[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m all in favour of confident singers (see How to be a confident singer). The problem is there are two kinds and one of them can be disruptive...

Choral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the ...  moreChoral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the science behind the notes to find out why choral music sounds so Good. ▶ Support my channel: https://www.patreon.com/listeningin ▶ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PlVaMS ____________________ ▶ Website: http://www.barnabymartin.com ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnabyMartin FURTHER READING Choral Phonetics - when vowels control the intonation [Wolfgang Saus]: https://www.oberton.org/wp-content/uploads/ws-Choral-Phonetics-vh-2.pdf CHOIRS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO Tenebrae Choir: https://www.tenebrae-choir.com/ Voces8: https://voces8.com/ Illuminare Choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnDCENlgvXo The Choir of Westminster Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/music/the-abbey-choir-and-musicians/the-choir The Kingdom Choir: https://ki...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many men (and some women) complain about not having much vocal power on low notes. photo by GigNroll.com If you have Good power, control and volume in the ...

Formed in 1984, Somerset Chamber Choir has established a fine reputation for staging the highest quality concerts of choral music in Somerset. The choir is based near Taunton and stages annual concerts at Wells Cathedral and King’s College Chapel, Tau...  moreFormed in 1984, Somerset Chamber Choir has established a fine reputation for staging the highest quality concerts of choral music in Somerset. The choir is based near Taunton and stages annual concerts at Wells Cathedral and King’s College Chapel, Taunton, with the finest nationally and internationally renowned soloists and orchestras, performing innovative and varied programmes of music ranging from medieval through to 21st century.  

We are directed by Charles West, a patient and perceptive guy with a Good sense of humour who quickly identifies where and when we need his help and guidance. We sing a variety of music which, in some cases, is arranged by Charles. We rehearse, with a...  moreWe are directed by Charles West, a patient and perceptive guy with a Good sense of humour who quickly identifies where and when we need his help and guidance. We sing a variety of music which, in some cases, is arranged by Charles. We rehearse, with a break for chat and refreshment at St Leonards Primary School in Exeter on Wednesday evenings.  

"When you repeat a mantra, it drives away other distractions. It helps to keep your mind focused, calm, and centred."   Find your voice, sing from the heart, and feel Good through meditation and singing. Relax, breathe, and sing simple, soulful so...

A large mixed voice choir based in central Blackburn, UK. Rehearsals every Monday 7.30-9.15pm. Concerts in King George's Hall and Blackburn Cathedral.

A Ho Ho Ho Lot of Harmony show will be at 2 pm and also at 7 pm on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Music City Chorus and, we, its female counterpart TuneTown Show Chorus will entertain with chord-ringing precision, humor and Good cheer.   The a cappella prog...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As many regular readers will know, I hate a choir in uniform.     However, it is a Good idea to have some kind of unifying dress code ...

Singing Circle of Life from the motion picture Lion King, live on the show Do posljednjeg zbora (Croatian version of the Battle of the Choirs)...