ALERON first came into existence in 2006 as the alumni ensemble of the Ateneo de Manila High School Glee Club under the musical direction of Christopher Ong Arceo. Today, the group is composed of male choristers from different backgrounds: most of whom ha...  moreALERON first came into existence in 2006 as the alumni ensemble of the Ateneo de Manila High School Glee Club under the musical direction of Christopher Ong Arceo. Today, the group is composed of male choristers from different backgrounds: most of whom have contributed significantly to the growth of the Ateneo choral Community. ALERON, being an all-male ensemble, is geared towards exploring the male choral soundscape. Through innovative programming and the performance of repertoire across musical styles and genres, the group aims to deliver to its audiences a diverse and unique choral experience. ALERON envisions to broaden the all-male choral genre by continuously premiering new works of select resident composers and arrangers throughout its concert seasons. ALERON has recently been making waves in the Philippine choral scene, most notably with its First Prize distinction in the Vocal Ensemble Category of the 1st Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival, Manila in August 2013, serving as the gro...    less

[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...

Imo city Chorale and Orchestra Owerri was live in Lome Togo for the African Sings Festival

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Apparently singing is the UK’s second most popular activity after sport.     Photo by Shaunette Babb   According to The Gua...

Community singing group, Just Singin', celebrate their tenth anniversary and the launch of their debut CD with a concert held on Saturday 16th March 2013 at Birnam Arts Centre. Camera and Production by Calum Hadden

[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...

Whether you're leading a professional vocal ensemble or managing a Community choir, chances are you didn’t sign up for hours of admin. You’re here for the music—the harmonies, the performances, the joy of singing together. That&rsq...

Mini documentary about Ola Gjeilo's 13 min. 'Dark Night of the Soul' for choir, piano and string quartet (now available from Walton Music/Hal Leonard), with interviews and rehearsal footage from a recent performance at University of Southern California in...  moreMini documentary about Ola Gjeilo's 13 min. 'Dark Night of the Soul' for choir, piano and string quartet (now available from Walton Music/Hal Leonard), with interviews and rehearsal footage from a recent performance at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, as well as archival footage from the premiere performance by the Phoenix Chorale with Charles Bruffy. For a full recording of the work, please visit www.olagjeilo.com  

A group of vibrant young men and women, poised to uplift souls up to heaven with every effort and opportunity they have, through good Choral music.

Atmospheric choral music often includes at least four harmony parts, sometimes many more. For the average village or Community choir this can be a challenge to say the least, especially when many of the singers have limited experience or are non-music rea...