[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I was in the middle of planning a workshop and was checking through a few Songs to make sure I had the correct lyrics, source, meaning, backgr...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

for SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied Words by Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (b. 1959) Words: Public Domain. Music: © Copyright 2012 by Stanley M. Hoffman. www.stanleymhoffman.com All rights reserved. One of the composer'...  morefor SATB Chorus (divisi) unaccompanied Words by Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (b. 1959) Words: Public Domain. Music: © Copyright 2012 by Stanley M. Hoffman. www.stanleymhoffman.com All rights reserved. One of the composer's top 3 most important compositions.  

As Truro’s Male Choir’s first new piece of repertoire for 2021 is “You’ll never walk alone”, they felt it should be dedicated to Sir Tom and people and places that inspire their community. As well as recording themselves, choir members have provided pictu...  moreAs Truro’s Male Choir’s first new piece of repertoire for 2021 is “You’ll never walk alone”, they felt it should be dedicated to Sir Tom and people and places that inspire their community. As well as recording themselves, choir members have provided pictures which inspire them to illustrate this new video.  

The East Central University Chorale performing the last three of Morten Lauridsens "Midwinter Songs" cycle. (Numbers 3 through 5) Including III. "She Tells Her Love While Half Asleep" IV. "Mid Winter Waking" and V. "Intercession In Late Octo...  moreThe East Central University Chorale performing the last three of Morten Lauridsens "Midwinter Songs" cycle. (Numbers 3 through 5) Including III. "She Tells Her Love While Half Asleep" IV. "Mid Winter Waking" and V. "Intercession In Late October" This performance was recorded at the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, Oklahoma. January 26, 2001. Dr. J. Steven Walker, Conducting Dr. Dennis Boe, accompanist.  

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 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 across th...