HEAL THE SOUL of AMERICA in 2020. Change requires a powerful idea. A simple idea Can change the course of history and what happens next in the USA will affect every corner of the planet. “Make America Love Again” must be the message in 2020. “There is ...  moreHEAL THE SOUL of AMERICA in 2020. Change requires a powerful idea. A simple idea Can change the course of history and what happens next in the USA will affect every corner of the planet. “Make America Love Again” must be the message in 2020. “There is noThing wrong with America that Cannot be cured by what is right with America”. We ask you to adopt Make America Love Again as an anthem for 2020 . Music with words moves us more than arguments. “Make America Love Again” is a song that that Can heal America’s soul. This is the MILLION PEOPLE FOR MALA campaign. It opens up a space for those who want more than words, it Can appeal to every AmeriCan. Recent history suggests the unimaginable is now the possible. Through weight of numbers, using our collective imagination, let’s make some noise in 2020. Let’s aim to hear “Make America Love Again” echoing round the USA, a message that Can influence millions of individual’s perceptions and decisions. Join our campaign for 1000 CHOIRS to sing this anthem.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It always seems to be the basses who forget their part. I used to think it was a bloke Thing, but now I realise that there are good reasons why it’s h...

"Can You Feel the Love Tonight" Elton John arr. Rafał Renz

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I went to see a concert by Village Harmony this week. It was over an hour long and included an amazing variety of songs From around the world: Georgi...

Cappella Amsterdam is a professional chamber choir that was founded in 1970 by Jan Boeke. Over the past years the ensemble, under the direction of Daniel Reuss, has occupied a prominent position in the Fields of both early music and the modern and contemp...  moreCappella Amsterdam is a professional chamber choir that was founded in 1970 by Jan Boeke. Over the past years the ensemble, under the direction of Daniel Reuss, has occupied a prominent position in the Fields of both early music and the modern and contemporary repertoires.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   ... YOU!   photo by Stephen Mcleod   Your job is to get out of the way and allow your unique voice to shine. Easier said than done. ...

Ian Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "My True Love" From his collection of 5 choral songs. Words by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586). The accompanist is Jan Assersohn. Recorded 14th May 2011 by Mark Sugden-Best at Treetops...  moreIan Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "My True Love" From his collection of 5 choral songs. Words by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586). The accompanist is Jan Assersohn. Recorded 14th May 2011 by Mark Sugden-Best at Treetops Recording Studio, Capel, Surrey, UK. Video by David Tilsley Links: www.appletreemusic.net www.dorkingcamerata.org www.treetopsstudio.co.uk  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People come to my singing workshops because they Love to sing.   Photo by Rex Pe   But first they have to spend time learning songs. &nbs...

For the Lovers of culture and/or food, the first Thing that comes to mind when hearing the name Fundão is - the cherries! Fundão is not only the name of the town but of its own deliciously sweet cherry brand as well. Harvested in June, thes...

Do You Hear the People Sing? choir performing Somebody to Love in rehearsal http://www.doyouhearthepeoplesing.net/