[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...

[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...

[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...

[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...

Love Soul Choir is a non-religious, Pop, Soul, Motown and Gospel group open to singers over the age of 16 and currently set in Southampton, Bournemouth, Manchester and Reading, UK. ‘Oh, another one of those’ we hear you cry, well stop right there, we’ve g...  moreLove Soul Choir is a non-religious, Pop, Soul, Motown and Gospel group open to singers over the age of 16 and currently set in Southampton, Bournemouth, Manchester and Reading, UK. ‘Oh, another one of those’ we hear you cry, well stop right there, we’ve got news for you. Love Soul Choir is the first Choir of its kind to correctly balance harmonies, performance, tuition and socialising to give you the quickest route to developing yourself as a vocalist and…to get you singing!  

【wow! 合唱】音樂會 時間/ 2014年9月20日 地點/ 大東文化藝術中心 指揮/ 朱如鳳 斯維林克（Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck，1562-1621），是文藝復興末、巴洛克初期重要的荷蘭作曲家，在教堂任職管風琴師的他，除了譜寫眾多鍵盤作品，奠定風琴演奏技巧之外，亦寫下超過250首的聲樂作品。五聲部經文歌〈皆來頌〉（Venite exultemus Domino）收錄於1619年出版的《聖歌集》（Cantionessacrae），歌詞為拉丁文聖經詩篇95篇1-3...  more【wow! 合唱】音樂會 時間/ 2014年9月20日 地點/ 大東文化藝術中心 指揮/ 朱如鳳 斯維林克（Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck，1562-1621），是文藝復興末、巴洛克初期重要的荷蘭作曲家，在教堂任職管風琴師的他，除了譜寫眾多鍵盤作品，奠定風琴演奏技巧之外，亦寫下超過250首的聲樂作品。五聲部經文歌〈皆來頌〉（Venite exultemus Domino）收錄於1619年出版的《聖歌集》（Cantionessacrae），歌詞為拉丁文聖經詩篇95篇1-3節，跳躍似的旋律動機在聲部間交織，表現歌詞中感恩讚美的歡欣鼓舞。原編制有數字低音伴奏，今晚將以無伴奏形式演唱。 Venite,exsultemus Domino; jubilemusDeosalutarinostro; praeoccupemusfaciemejus in confessione， et in psalmisjubilemusei: quoniam Deus magnus Dominus， etrexmagnus super omnesdeos. 來啊，我們要向耶和華歌唱， 向拯救我們的磐石歡呼！ 我們要來感謝他， 用詩歌向他歡呼！ 因耶和華為大神， 為大王，超乎萬神之上。  less

Schola Cantorum, 12 May 2012, Endler Hall Stellenbosch - The academic Chamber Choir of the Department of Music of Stellenbosch University, South Africa

The "Rosh Tov" Choir from Rosh HaAyin, Israel, began its journey in September 2006. As its name implies (the phrase "Rosh Tov" in Hebrew connotes fun and a good atmosphere), this group has a light, vivacious character alongside its ser...  moreThe "Rosh Tov" Choir from Rosh HaAyin, Israel, began its journey in September 2006. As its name implies (the phrase "Rosh Tov" in Hebrew connotes fun and a good atmosphere), this group has a light, vivacious character alongside its serious professional aspirations. Its repertoire includes lots of rhythm: international and Israeli pop songs, Beatles, Gershwin, musicals - all arranged by Jeanne in five part harmony. Among its most successful performances to date: "Sealed With A Kiss" (2007, 2008), special tribute evenings to lyricists Yoram Teharlev and Shimrit Or (produced by the Rosh-HaAyin Municipality), second place in the Choir competition "Kol Rishon" (Rishon LeZion, Succoth, 2008), and semi-final status in the "Zemer Lach Artzi" competition, 2010. We owe a special thank you to Patrick Kelly and Alex Eshed of "SingIsrael", who have coached us periodically along the way. Comments about "Rosh Tov" from the esteemed judges of the &qu...    less

A virtuosic setting by Polish composer Michał Ziółkowski (b. 1991) of this Goliardic ode to drinking, 'popularised by Carl Orff as one of the movements in his 'Carmina Burana'. This is the encore performance from Cuore's 'Mirabilia' concert on 27th Ap...  moreA virtuosic setting by Polish composer Michał Ziółkowski (b. 1991) of this Goliardic ode to drinking, 'popularised by Carl Orff as one of the movements in his 'Carmina Burana'. This is the encore performance from Cuore's 'Mirabilia' concert on 27th April 2024, at which we were privileged to give the Irish premiere. 'In taberna quando sumus' (‘when we are in the tavern’) begins as a militaristic account of the immoral acts of the inebriated crowd, and the march soon descends into anarchy with a list of merrymakers joining in the mischief: included are mistress, master, priest, pauper, men, women, white, black, the Pope, old ladies, mothers, children, merchants, Christians, the smart, and the lazy. The composer writes: “In my imagination, the piece is a fusion of primal energy, irony, and dark grotesque, envisioning an ecstatic celebration akin to a lively party at Bacchus’ house.”. He fuses percussive lyrics, energetic rhythms and sometimes almost drunken modulations to capture this raucous mood.  less

The Prime Note Ensemble has established itself as the first Filipino a cappella Choir from Saudi Arabia, founded by Medard U. Obida in October 2001. Members enjoy the opportunity to rehearse & perform under the professional tutelage of its Choirmaster...  moreThe Prime Note Ensemble has established itself as the first Filipino a cappella Choir from Saudi Arabia, founded by Medard U. Obida in October 2001. Members enjoy the opportunity to rehearse & perform under the professional tutelage of its Choirmaster and resident arranger Novem G. Cabios. The Choir has already competed in two World Choir Games, one in China in 2006 and the other in Austria in 208, where it won bronze & silver medals in the male Chamber Choir category. The group has traveled to Nancy, France on invitation, in one of France’s major choral festival, the 14th Festival International Chant de Choral held in May 2007. On tour in Europe, the Choir performed to much acclaim in France, Belgium and Austria. Prime Note participated in the 2nd California Choral Festival & Competition in June 2009 in San Luis Obispo and continues to have a series of performances in and around Southern California, which the group now calls home.  less