[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Some people run ‘drop-in’ singing sessions. People can drop in on any session they want, there is no commitment and no signing up for a ‘...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]the choir leader’s (and singer’s) lament: “I’m bored with the warm ups and want new ideas.” It’s very easy to create you...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   I don’t go to concerts much, especially not choir concerts. I find them rather long and boring.     Photot by ToniVC   But a fe...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   there’s always a strange sense of calm that descends on the choir before a concert.     People seem unusually relaxed and more peo...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   What is it about a live audience that throws a spanner in the works?     scared face by Kim   You’ve prepared thoroughly, you&...

Latin “con” +“spirare” = “to breathe together.” We sing life. Conspirare was founded in 1991 to present a summer classical music festival in Austin, Texas. Since then, the organization has grown rapidly to become an internationally recognized, profess...  moreLatin “con” +“spirare” = “to breathe together.” We sing life. Conspirare was founded in 1991 to present a summer classical music festival in Austin, Texas. Since then, the organization has grown rapidly to become an internationally recognized, professional choral organization that combines outstanding vocal artistry with innovative programming. Led by renowned founding artistic director Craig Hella Johnson, Conspirare is comprised of two adult ensembles and two youth choirs. the five-time Grammy-nominated chamber choir Conspirare, with extraordinarily talented singers from around the country, is presented in an annual concert series in Austin and other Texas communities, tours in the U.S. and abroad, and records on the Harmonia Mundi label. the Conspirare Symphonic Choir of both professional and volunteer singers performs at least one large choral/orchestral work annually in Austin and often collaborates with the Austin Symphony and other performing organizations. the Conspirare Youth Choirs is an educat...    less

the Men of Octarium sing the Moosebutter arrangement of "Star Wars - John Williams Is the Man" at the ArtsKC Awards Luncheon. January 27, 2012 Starlight theater Kansas City, Missouri

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   When you join a choir that sings in harmony, you will find that some parts are too high for you and some parts are too low.     Just lik...

Recorded April 14th, 2012 @ Harmonie, Bonn Original Song by Marc Broussard Arrangement: Face. Modified by David Blum for Bonner Jazzchor. Soloist: Martin Nachtsheim

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about some of the skills needed to be able to sing in harmony. Most of them were focused on singing in a large choir. This w...