[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned Community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned Community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned Community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned Community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned Community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

Soul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Water from the side of Christ, wash me Passion of Christ, give me strength. Hear me Jesus Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me A...  moreSoul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Water from the side of Christ, wash me Passion of Christ, give me strength. Hear me Jesus Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me And when the call of death arrives Bid me come to thee that I may praise thee with thy saints Forever.  

Cat. No: TKM844. A rather beautiful set of words from St Teresa of Avila (1515) set in a simple style which would make an excellent introit or concert closer. Order this piece via the link: https://www.timknightmusic.com/product-page/prayer-of-st-teres...  moreCat. No: TKM844. A rather beautiful set of words from St Teresa of Avila (1515) set in a simple style which would make an excellent introit or concert closer. Order this piece via the link: https://www.timknightmusic.com/product-page/prayer-of-st-teresa-of-avila Find out more about Award-winning Yorkshire Composer, Tim Knight and see what other specialist services we offer (including commissions, singing holidays, choir and concert management workshops and composition courses) at www.timknightmusic.com.  less

A wonderful performance by Imo City Chorale Owerri at the just Concluded ECOWAS music festival Uyo Akwa-Ibom State Nigeria

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last weekend I ran a singing workshop for 40 strangers. As always everyone worked well together (no prima donnas!) and we produced a wonderful sound at the...