The 2012 National Small Chorus Champions proudly showing off Their gold medals just before a "Parade of Champions" public Concert. In The warmup room in The Bruce Mason Centre Theatre, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand.

10 years ago, when Yasmin Cader asked Soul Sounds to do a Concert at The Then Colombo Plaza, little did I know that 10 years later we would still be singing heralding The birth of Christ at The same venue... I thank god for The blessings, and thank all in...

[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...

Live sounds and impressions from our Concert "Cold Hands Warm Hearts" 10-12-2019 "Den LaeThemschen Vriendenkring" Sint-Martens-Latem

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 ac...

Vancouver Chamber Choir The Vancouver Chamber Choir is one of Canada’s national treasures, an outstanding professional vocal ensemble noted for its diverse repertoire and performing excellence. The Choir has been performing to audiences at home in...  moreVancouver Chamber Choir The Vancouver Chamber Choir is one of Canada’s national treasures, an outstanding professional vocal ensemble noted for its diverse repertoire and performing excellence. The Choir has been performing to audiences at home in Vancouver and on tour across Canada since it was formed in 1971 by conductor Jon Washburn. International excursions have taken The Vancouver Chamber Choir to The USA, Mexico, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Finland, France, Germany, The Czech Republic, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine. Honoured with The Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence by Chorus America, The Vancouver Chamber Choir has to its credit countless performances and broadcasts, over 30 recordings and numerous awards. Foremost supporters of Canadian music, Jon Washburn and The Choir have commissioned and premiered more than 250 Canadian choral compositions. Over The years They have sung nearly 3,000 performances of 350 pieces by 120 Canadian composers in addition to...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   My main skill is as a teacher of songs to those who don’t read music.   Photo by elfsternberg   OTher Choir leaders have different s...

The UCT Choir sings 'Weeping' at The 2011 Health Sciences Graduation Ceremony. Great song but The recording quality is handheld.

National Choir of The Year 2012 The Tullamore Academy Chamber Choir was founded in September 2007 as part of a performing group’s initiative undertaken by The Academy of Music in Tullamore. Each Choir member has a different and wide-ranging backgrou...  moreNational Choir of The Year 2012 The Tullamore Academy Chamber Choir was founded in September 2007 as part of a performing group’s initiative undertaken by The Academy of Music in Tullamore. Each Choir member has a different and wide-ranging background in solo, operatic and competitive performance, which enhances The Choir’s ability to undertake some of The more challenging choral works and contributes to Their fresh and unique sound. The Academy Chamber Choir’s repertoire spans from early to contemporary music. Their most recent success was ranking third in “Irelands Choir of The Year” at Cork International Choral Festival 2013. They Then went on to win 1st place in The Early Music, 1st place in The Irish Language and 2nd place in The Sacred Music at Navan Choral Festival 2013. They were 2nd place in RTE Lyric FM’s Choirs for Christmas Competition – Irelands largest choral competition featuring over 400 Choirs. They are winners of The “National Choir of The Year 2012” competition. They have had huge suc...    less

You may have heard of it, you may have not. EiTher way, The UK Choir Festival is here to stay. And it’s coming to Exmouth, Monmouth & St Albans! Aimed to support, train and bring all different types of Choirs togeTher, The UK Choir Festival is a hub...