[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As they say: size doesn’t matter, it’s what you do with it that counts.   Measuring lung capacity with a spirometer The University of...

This was originally published on the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  The phrase is that curved line in a piece of music that is like climbing a mountain.  You start out with lots of excitement.  It is hard work to go up that slanted side an...

"Qui creavit celum", written by their director, Pierre Massie and performed by The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 15, 2007 at their "30 Year of Song" concert. The Stairwell Carollers are an a Cappella Ottawa choir, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie. A ...  more"Qui creavit celum", written by their director, Pierre Massie and performed by The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 15, 2007 at their "30 Year of Song" concert. The Stairwell Carollers are an a Cappella Ottawa choir, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie. A non-profit organization, they raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. Buy our CDs!!! This version of "Qui creavit celum" is available on our "Qui creavit celum" CD. http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html  

The Kearsney College Choir performing their world famous "rainstorm" along with Toto's "Africa" at the Pop Choral category in the World Choir Games 2008. The choir consists of School boys (aged 13 -18) currently attending the College. Many choirs have ...  moreThe Kearsney College Choir performing their world famous "rainstorm" along with Toto's "Africa" at the Pop Choral category in the World Choir Games 2008. The choir consists of School boys (aged 13 -18) currently attending the College. Many choirs have since copied and adapted our 'storm' sequence.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are many reasons why you might have to stay home and not be able to get to choir. How can you keep your choral and musical interests alive? Here are 1...

This video shows the Grand Prix performed by VIVA, Sandnes Cultural School Choir, at the 4th Grieg International Choir Festival competition. The youth choir impressed the judges and audience with the stunning combination of Norwegian Folk songs and South ...  moreThis video shows the Grand Prix performed by VIVA, Sandnes Cultural School Choir, at the 4th Grieg International Choir Festival competition. The youth choir impressed the judges and audience with the stunning combination of Norwegian Folk songs and South African celebration. Enjoy!  

The ensemble is made up of approximately 70 Singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful pe...  moreThe ensemble is made up of approximately 70 Singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful performance opportunities, recordings and a touring program. Brisbane Birralee Voices is acknowledged on home shores and abroad as one of Australia's finest children's choirs. The program encourages young Singers to develop their vocal technique and attain musical excellence and there is a strong focus on nurturing the individual in a broader sense. In addition to the excitement of achieving High artistic goals and the personal enrichment experienced by each member, there is an emphasis placed on the benefits of sharing their gift of music with others and the intrinsic value of music within society. This helps develop generosity of spirit, tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity. They meet the demands of their performance and touring schedule by ha...    less

We have an outdoor choir and baby/toddler friendly indoor choirs. We are welcoming, friendly and relaxed with no requirement for previous experience of the ability to read music.

[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...

This post was orginally found on our Embro Thistle Singers blog. I remember when we had Professional Development Days when I was teaching, the teachers would complain that they were more tired that day than from a whole day of teaching.  I had had...