Message from Philip Lawson - From 2012 I will be moving on from the King's Singers to give myself more time for composing and arranging. If you would like to discuss commissioning a piece from me or organising a choral workshop or arranging seminar pl...

This is a post with tips for beginning composers. Before being a full-time choral composer, I'm a fan of choral music. I want to constantly discover new things. So, I'm going to write down what I wish I had known when I started in this profe...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I love my job. I get to stand in front of a bunch of singers and hear wonderful harmonies washing over me.     Antony Gormley's Field for the...

A setting of the olden Gaudete text for mixed, a cappella choir using stark harmonies and irregular time signatures. Music composed by Nathaniel J.S. Barnes

In the early 1990's a number of vocalists had some spare time. What else to do than rehearse and perform for local audiences and friends... Over the years, however, the group has evolved into a well-known Belgian vocal ensemble. Just for Fun offers...  moreIn the early 1990's a number of vocalists had some spare time. What else to do than rehearse and perform for local audiences and friends... Over the years, however, the group has evolved into a well-known Belgian vocal ensemble. Just for Fun offers the audience aural and visual entertainment with that extra sparkle of fun!  

Pam Shen No - This song is about God telling Noah to build the Ark. After the workshop there was time so they asked us to sing them some songs. This was in Dokkum, Friesland

  Ever wanted to re-write a masterpiece? Now is your chance! ‪#‎EESC‬ video challenge is back, and this time with music.   ‪#‎Europeinharmony‬ is open to amateur video-makers, choirs and singing groups from all 28 EU Member States. Th...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A few years ago I started a discussion on my blog about Why men won’t sing.     time for another song by willposh   At around t...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Three years ago, for the first time in over 13 years, I started a choir from scratch. I put a call out to my readers for advice on how to recruit singers t...

We are a community choir under the musical director of long time conductor Philip Hagemann. We currently have about 35-40 members and new members are always welcome. We meet Monday evenings, Sept through May, at Greenmeadow Waldorf School in Chestnut R...  moreWe are a community choir under the musical director of long time conductor Philip Hagemann. We currently have about 35-40 members and new members are always welcome. We meet Monday evenings, Sept through May, at Greenmeadow Waldorf School in Chestnut Ridge, NY.