[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 10 ways to be a better choir member. This was prompted by an earlier post on whether you need singing lessons or not i...

Toronto Beach Chorale (artistic director, Mervin W. Fick) is an auditioned SATB choir of up to 65 voices with a PASSION for presenting excellent choral music. TBC invites professional musicians, soloists, actors and other arts organizations to join in cla...  moreToronto Beach Chorale (artistic director, Mervin W. Fick) is an auditioned SATB choir of up to 65 voices with a PASSION for presenting excellent choral music. TBC invites professional musicians, soloists, actors and other arts organizations to join in classical choral repertoire in 3 - 4 concerts per season. TBC organizes and participates in “Messiah for the City” and in many local community events. TBC’s “Choral Scholars Program offers subsidy and training to singers aged 19 to 24. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7 to 9:30pm, September to May, usually at Kingston Road United Church. Auditions in September and January; the ability to read music and choral experience are assets. Torontobeachchorale@gmail.com  less

This has been quite a week!  Last Mondy, we celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and yesterday, our country swore in a new president.  Regardless of who one voted for, the election results surprised nearly everyone.  As someone ...

Anthem by John Amner, performed by the multitrack one-man choir dwsChorale Come let's rejoice unto the Lord: let us make joy to God our Saviour. Let us approach to his presence in confession: and in psalms let us make joy to him. Alleluia. (Word...  moreAnthem by John Amner, performed by the multitrack one-man choir dwsChorale Come let's rejoice unto the Lord: let us make joy to God our Saviour. Let us approach to his presence in confession: and in psalms let us make joy to him. Alleluia. (Words based on the first two verses of Psalm 95, known as the Venite)  

EVOKX, a portmanteau of the words ‘evoke’ and ‘vox’, was founded in 2010 as a non-profit choral group by music and artistic director Terrence Toh. At the heart of EVOKX, our singers share a PASSION to inspire our audiences with choral music that resonates...  moreEVOKX, a portmanteau of the words ‘evoke’ and ‘vox’, was founded in 2010 as a non-profit choral group by music and artistic director Terrence Toh. At the heart of EVOKX, our singers share a PASSION to inspire our audiences with choral music that resonates with the soul, and instill empathy and charity through community engagement and choral performance. We stand strong in our pursuit for artistic excellence, and strive to nurture our singers’ love of choral music by giving them an avenue to further pursue their interest in choral singing. In evoking the senses, emotions, and memories through the music we make, we hope to bring meaning and purpose to the community at large, and stay steadfast to our fundamental belief that music can bring people from all walks of life together to do good.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]As we saw last week, many singers struggle with finding (and keeping) their starting notes. photo by Albin Olsson What can make it even harder is if a man ...

Celebrating over 35 years of PASSION, excellence, and imagination, the NEW JERSEY CHORAL SOCIETY is a prestigious choral group, well-known for presenting outstanding and unique programs. An ensemble of nearly 100 auditioned singers from around the tri-sta...  moreCelebrating over 35 years of PASSION, excellence, and imagination, the NEW JERSEY CHORAL SOCIETY is a prestigious choral group, well-known for presenting outstanding and unique programs. An ensemble of nearly 100 auditioned singers from around the tri-state area, NJCS performs under the baton of dynamic Artistic Director and Conductor, Eric Dale Knapp, accompanied by Linda Sweetman-Waters. The New Jersey Choral Society’s repertoire is among the most diverse in the area, each season providing exciting musical opportunities and experiences for both singer and audience member. The NJCS season consists of December holiday concerts, Pops concerts in March, featuring music from Broadway, American standards and jazz, and late spring concerts of major choral masterpieces and classical selections. NJCS enjoys the privilege of sharing the stage with many exceptional performers, often collaborating with other choral groups, soloists, instrumentalists, and dancers who create a unique concert experience with each performa...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I looked at how singers choose where to stand in their section (Don’t stand too close to me! – finding the right place to stand in y...

Plurielles is a women's vocal ensemble based in Strasbourg, France. Directed by Cécile Bienz, this group of amateur but experienced singers is dedicated to sharing their PASSION for music and developing adventuresome and challenging collaborations that ga...  morePlurielles is a women's vocal ensemble based in Strasbourg, France. Directed by Cécile Bienz, this group of amateur but experienced singers is dedicated to sharing their PASSION for music and developing adventuresome and challenging collaborations that gather amateurs and professional musicians. These enthusiastic young women strive to build bridges between diverse cultural backgrounds: they are dedicated to musical excellence in the performance of both folk music as well as classical choral repertoire and contemporary creation. Dirigé depuis septembre 2014 par Cécile Bienz, l’ensemble vocal féminin Plurielles rassemble des chanteuses expérimentées désirant s’investir en amateur dans une aventure humaine et musicale exigeante. Guidé de 2000 à 2010 par Catherine Fender, puis de 2010 à juin 2014 par Jean-Philippe Billmann, cet allègre groupe de jeunes femmes jette des ponts entre les divers milieux culturels. Elles osent autant les traditions populaires que les musiques savantes et la création, rassemblent ...    less

Warwickshire Young Voices was established in 2008, with a PASSION to provide all youngsters access to quality music education. To date they have given over 1500 local youngsters vocal coaching and experience of professional-standard live performance. W...  moreWarwickshire Young Voices was established in 2008, with a PASSION to provide all youngsters access to quality music education. To date they have given over 1500 local youngsters vocal coaching and experience of professional-standard live performance. WYV is run by a team of experienced volunteers who give their time freely to be able to pass this experience on - the team consists of two primary school teachers, two doctors and a critical care nurse! Warwickshire Young Voices provide high quality musical activities for children from age 2 to age 16 through a range of classes, choirs and workshops. In all activities, Warwickshire Young Voices prides itself on professionalism - with performances reaching the highest standards. Their Musical Director, and resident composer, often writes music specifically for the children. Warwickshire Young Voices are a busy group. In addition to the weekly classes and rehearsals, WYV has around 20 public performances a year – just within term time. These engagements i...    less