Music by Frank Pesci Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not Thy holy spirit from me. Give me the Joy of your saving help again and sustain me with your bountiful spirit...  moreMusic by Frank Pesci Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not Thy holy spirit from me. Give me the Joy of your saving help again and sustain me with your bountiful spirit. Deliver me from death, O God, and my tongue shall speak of your righteousness. Open my lips, O Lord, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. Amen. frankpesci.com  

meeting music is happy to announce the 10th Per Musicam Ad Astra International Copernicus Choir Festival and Competition in Toruń, Poland,  June 28-July 2, 2023 This event is a Great opportunity for integration of the choral community and promotio...

Of course, this very blog is a Great tool and certainly, sharing other blogs has been an amazing learning curve for me. Many blog platforms such as Blogger are free and quite simple to use & set up.   1. TIME - You could of course spend y...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Just because you as a singer have a Great time in a concert doesn’t mean it went well.     Happy audience by Ekke Vasli   Just...

We take pleasure in singing songs of Joy, struggle, liberation, celebration and peace from around the world. We are a mainly secular, community choir where everyone is welcome. No audition. No need to read music (unless you want to). We're a friendly bun...  moreWe take pleasure in singing songs of Joy, struggle, liberation, celebration and peace from around the world. We are a mainly secular, community choir where everyone is welcome. No audition. No need to read music (unless you want to). We're a friendly bunch - why not come along and give us a go?  

Dear Fans of choral music! January is the time for re-start and New Year’s resolutions! We do not promise anything else to you, but in the way you always believed in: a Great festive season full of exciting music programs. NEW: Find out about...

Ignite Gospel Choir was founded by Keara Sheeran… In Oct of 2008 I returned to the Jes church, the place I had grown up with my father running the folk mass choir. He had retired 12 years previously. What was once a packed out mass full of Joy and pray...  moreIgnite Gospel Choir was founded by Keara Sheeran… In Oct of 2008 I returned to the Jes church, the place I had grown up with my father running the folk mass choir. He had retired 12 years previously. What was once a packed out mass full of Joy and prayer, families and young couples, singles and religious, was now a quieter mass with no choir and I saddened by this. I offered my services as a singer and musician to come and provide music for the 5:30 mass and within a few short weeks I returned to the place I consider my spiritual home. I had not purposely set out to start a choir but people began to approach me with a desire to sing and it was a need within the community I was not going to Ignore. On the 12th Dec 2008 The Jes Gospel Choir was birthed with 5 singers and me & it was a wonderful experience and we received a very warm welcome. Within a year the choir grew to over 15 members and some musicians. The wonderful thing about this choir is that it is a choir that breathes. People hav...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the Joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the Joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

Dear choral singers,   Missing an event does not mean that you can1t join in another year. In 2017 meeting music gladly will be your host in Caorle/Venice, Italy for a Great choral celebration. The competition with its wide range of categories li...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Sometimes I bring a Great song to choir and for some reason the singers really struggle with it. photo by Clear Path International How do you decide whethe...