[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   At the end of each of my singing workshop I record the group singing through all the songs I’ve taught. I then make the recording available to ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Choir leaders often ask me where I source my songs. I’ve written about this in previous posts: Finding songs for your choir and Easy songs for ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   As many regular readers will know, I hate a choir in uniform.     However, it is a good idea to have some kind of unifying dress code ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Many people won’t consider joining a choir or going to a singing workshop because they believe they can’t ‘sing’. Yet ask them to s...

Trio Canig is a musical trio comprised of tenors Dafydd and Geraint and baritone Merfyn – three close friends from the beautiful island of Ynys Môn/Anglesey. After singing together in various choirs, they came to realise that their voices blended effor...  moreTrio Canig is a musical trio comprised of tenors Dafydd and Geraint and baritone Merfyn – three close friends from the beautiful island of Ynys Môn/Anglesey. After singing together in various choirs, they came to realise that their voices blended effortlessly, creating an exclusive sound and experience. they have now, in an understated way, established themselves as a much sought after ensemble with followers all over the world. they’ve travelled extensively, performing at weddings, corporate events and concerts in venues as far afield as Rome, Los Angeles and Saudi Arabia, but they’re more than happy to perform closer to home ! the trio creates the perfect atmosphere for your special occasion, be it a wedding, corporate drinks reception or dinner. their wide ranging repertoire includes well known classical, folk, ballads and contemporary songs. they’re also willing to learn new songs if you have a particular favourite – and language is no barrier. the list already includes Welsh, English, Italian, L...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   I wrote a post a a few years back called Do you need singing lessons in order to sing?   Photo by Anna Strumillo   My main point was ...

A unique chance for participants to enjoy 7 days of intense work in a hidden paradise of nature, located at Central Greece. Participants will be able to rehearse and perform a piano-duo version of Ein Deutsches Requiem by Johannes Brahms. the performan...

Cantorion and John Daniel launched their first ever Choral Workshop at Llanrwst Leisure Centre on Sunday, April 17th 2011. It was an open invitation for men who wanted the informal experience of singing within the ranks of a Welsh Male Vocie Choir and it...  moreCantorion and John Daniel launched their first ever Choral Workshop at Llanrwst Leisure Centre on Sunday, April 17th 2011. It was an open invitation for men who wanted the informal experience of singing within the ranks of a Welsh Male Vocie Choir and it proved to be a huge success. Several guests turned up for the experience and were treated to the full basics of vocal production and singing within the choir by John Daniel. the demand is such that John and the committee will be arranging a second workshop soon. Please visit http://www.cantorioncolinjones.co.uk/guestbook  less

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   A while back I attended a singing workshop and hated the way it was run. Was it just me, or was the workshop leader no good?    ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   “Why can’t I sing?” the short answer is: “You can. Everybody can.”   Choir of the Munich University of Applied Scien...