[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] the world can be a terrible Place sometimes as we’ve seen in the news lately. It’s hard to imagine how a single person can make a difference. Ch...

[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...

A Place with a well-established choir festival tradition - Riva del Garda is welcoming singers from all over the world not only in the autumn, but during the awakening of nature as well. In the spring of 2026, meeting music invites you to immerse yourself...

Popchoir is for anyone who loves to sing! Stressed-out commuter, the next Sam Smith, worn out parent or shy shower soprano, there's a Place here to let your voice out! and, with no auditions and no need to be able to read music, there are no excuses! Popc...  morePopchoir is for anyone who loves to sing! Stressed-out commuter, the next Sam Smith, worn out parent or shy shower soprano, there's a Place here to let your voice out! and, with no auditions and no need to be able to read music, there are no excuses! Popchoir is fun, relaxed and surprisingly cool (that po-faced image of a choir couldn't be further from the truth). We sing brilliant songs, with fabulous arrangements and have a great time. Come and see for yourself!!  

Once Upon a Time / Swanee - Phoenix Chorus (www.phoenixladies.co.uk)

Singkronies Chamber Choir is extremely happy to welcome our new conductor, Charlotte Botha into our midst. Rehearsals are under way for our first project together: "Bernstein, Barber & Beatles", for which performances will take Place at the end of Novembe...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   "Places strictly limited." "Book now to avoid disappointment!" "To be sure of a Place, please send a cheque." "Last year we sold out, so reserve a pl...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Somebody asked me the other Day if I do workshops on songs from the musicals. I don't like musical theatre, so the answer was a resounding “No&rdquo...

In one week, it is an important Day: the final registration deadline for two of our festivals is expiring on December 10!   So, if you want to come - to Vienna between March 13-17, 2026 for the 34th International Franz Schubert Choir Festival & C...

A live Performance at the Seventh Day Adventist (Pioneer) Church, Babcock University. July 17, 2017.