[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I started my first community choir over 20 years ago. I used to worry that, after the long summer break, the Singers would have forgotten me and wouldn’...

Choosing exactly the right repertoire for an ensemble is one of the most essential responsibilities of a conductor.  We want music that stimulates growth within the ensemble, and also enriches the musical palette of the Singers and of the audience me...

The Gustavo Gomez Ardila Choir, was founded by the Master Gomez Ardila and a group of University students, with the wish to form a group of people with only one requirement: "ATTITUDE AND LOVE FOR THE CHOIR MUSIC .&q...  moreThe Gustavo Gomez Ardila Choir, was founded by the Master Gomez Ardila and a group of University students, with the wish to form a group of people with only one requirement: "ATTITUDE AND LOVE FOR THE CHOIR MUSIC ." In an effort to continue the legacy of our master, his posthumous work is continuing the effort and commitment to provide excellence in interpretation polyphonic a cappella and to disclose the Colombian folklore where necessary. The Gustavo Gomez Ardila Choir is part of the Santander choir Alliance, and search the communication, teamwork and development of choral music in the region of Santander and Colombia.  less

Mixed Choir of The Academic Cultural and Art Society „Sonja Marinkovic“ was founded in 1961 in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia, and was the first important section of the Society. The choir cherishes music of foreign and domestic authors from the fifteenth centu...  moreMixed Choir of The Academic Cultural and Art Society „Sonja Marinkovic“ was founded in 1961 in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia, and was the first important section of the Society. The choir cherishes music of foreign and domestic authors from the fifteenth century to present times . The academic background , tradition and reputation of the choir are confirming it’s high artistic achievements. During it’s long history the choir won many prestigious awards at numerous competitions and festivals . The choir’s primary goals are: preserving and nurturing local and foreign secular and spiritual choral art, expanding culture, art and musical amateurism, engaging in various ceremonies, contests and other public performances. In achieving these goals, special attention is paid to professional and musical developing of Singers and developing civic awareness and academic life. There are 50 members of various occupations in this mixed choir, all bound by love for music, friendship and travelling. The choir’s conductor ...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Men and women’s voices are different.     Obvious really, but it’s something many Singers find it difficult to come to terms wit...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I had a girlfriend who believed that we are all capable of anything if we just put enough effort in.   Photo by _foam   She believed that ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When a nervous singer turns up to your choir or someone comes to your singing workshop who’s never sung in public before, it’s all too easy for th...

Autor: Domenico Bartolucci VII. Festa choralis at University of Zagreb. "AKMUZ FER" performance of "Jubilate Deo" by Domenico cardinal Bartolucci (http://www.fondazionebartolucci.it/)

► Complete playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKXwvyq1q-eikiJPUirBfcYgU-5G356rO Concert during the 3rd International Choir Festival and Competition "Canco Mediterrania" in The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, Barcelona 2013 ...  more► Complete playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKXwvyq1q-eikiJPUirBfcYgU-5G356rO Concert during the 3rd International Choir Festival and Competition "Canco Mediterrania" in The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, Barcelona 2013 Academic Choir of Gdańsk University of Technology (AChPG) Conductor: Mariusz Mróz Date: September 19, 2013 ------------------------- FB: https://facebook.com/achpg www: https://chor.pg.edu.pl/en  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I used to lead a women’s singing group. We tried a Bob Marley song once. One of the Singers used to say: “If it sounds like the Women’s In...