Half of California’s school music programs have been canceled in the last eight Years. This is removing an important tool for childhood development. Below, we will look at how singing helps brain development and how to pick up the slack where t...

In 1987, composer Michael McGlynn founded the choir in Dublin, Ireland, after many Years of searching for a physical voice for his compositions, many of which are influenced by the history and mythology of his homeland. ANÚNA, is a unique and beautiful...  moreIn 1987, composer Michael McGlynn founded the choir in Dublin, Ireland, after many Years of searching for a physical voice for his compositions, many of which are influenced by the history and mythology of his homeland. ANÚNA, is a unique and beautiful instrument that explores the stories of ordinary people, saints and scholars Within the songs are universal stories that are told through the landscape, the philosophy and the mythology of Ireland and beyond. Anúna created the vocal ambience of Riverdance (1994-1996), achieved a Top 10 placing on the U.K. Singles Charts while remaining at Number 1 on the Irish singles charts for eighteen weeks. In 2012 they appeared as the "Voices of Hell"on the video game Diablo 3 [Blizzard] gaining a Game Audio Network Guild nomination for the Best Original Choral performance in February 2013. While curating the Meltdown Festival at London's South Bank, Elvis Costello invited Anúna to perform as featured guests and in 2011 they featured on DVD ...    less

In the early 1990's a number of vocalists had some spare time. What else to do than rehearse and perform for local audiences and friends... Over the Years, however, the group has evolved into a well-known Belgian vocal ensemble. Just for Fun offers...  moreIn the early 1990's a number of vocalists had some spare time. What else to do than rehearse and perform for local audiences and friends... Over the Years, however, the group has evolved into a well-known Belgian vocal ensemble. Just for Fun offers the audience aural and visual entertainment with that extra sparkle of fun!  

*Article by Sabrina Denault first appeared on the Encore Tours blog at blog.encoretours.com* A few Years ago, I had the pleasure of discovering the wonderful city of Krakow, Poland.  It exceeded my expectations in many ways and opened my eyes to the...

The women's choir Katla was founded in 2012 by women who wanted to sing regularly and be part of empowering other women through song. We have about 80 members around the ages 20-45 Years old, that come from different places and backgrounds but enjoy singi...  moreThe women's choir Katla was founded in 2012 by women who wanted to sing regularly and be part of empowering other women through song. We have about 80 members around the ages 20-45 Years old, that come from different places and backgrounds but enjoy singing together.  

We are an 80-strong SATB choir in our 55th season and, while we sing a varied repertoire, we are best known for our spirited performances of the great and exciting choral works. In recent Years, works which we have performed include Bach ‘Magnificat’, ...  moreWe are an 80-strong SATB choir in our 55th season and, while we sing a varied repertoire, we are best known for our spirited performances of the great and exciting choral works. In recent Years, works which we have performed include Bach ‘Magnificat’, Vivaldi ‘Gloria’, Mozart ‘Requiem’, Orff ‘Carmina Burana’, Rossini ‘Stabat Mater’, Dvorak ‘Mass in D’, Tippett ‘A Child of our Time’, Handel 'Messiah' and Verdi ‘Requiem’.' We engage professional soloists and orchestra, to perform with the choir. Since March 2015 our Musica Director is Adam Treadaway. We perform three concerts a year at St George's Church Beckenham with weekly rehearsals from September to June at the St George's Church Hall. These venues are close to Beckenham Junction Rail and Tram Stations and on many bus routes. Car parking is also available at the St George's public car park.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A few Years ago I started a discussion on my blog about Why men won’t sing.     time for another song by willposh   At around t...

After 31 Years of worldwide performance and recording, The Sixteen is recognised as one of the world’s greatest ensembles. Comprising both choir and period-instrument orchestra, The Sixteen’s total commitment to the music it performs is its greatest disti...  moreAfter 31 Years of worldwide performance and recording, The Sixteen is recognised as one of the world’s greatest ensembles. Comprising both choir and period-instrument orchestra, The Sixteen’s total commitment to the music it performs is its greatest distinction. A special reputation for performing early English polyphony, masterpieces of the Renaissance, bringing fresh insights into Baroque and early Classical music and a diversity of 20th-century music, is drawn from the passions of conductor and founder Harry Christophers. At home in the UK, The Sixteen are “The Voices of Classic FM” and Associate Artists of The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. The group promotes The Choral Pilgrimage, an annual tour of Britain's finest cathedrals bringing music back to the buildings for which it was written. The Sixteen has recently featured in the highly successful BBC television series, Sacred Music, presented by actor Simon Russell Beale - a second series which focused on the music of Brahms, Bruckner, Fauré, Pärt and Tave...    less

The LDO was founded as a choir in Luanco (Asturias, Spain) more than ten Years ago. What began as a small group of friends who were passionate about choral singing is now a well-established enterprise which is becoming a benchmark in Spain and abroad, as...  moreThe LDO was founded as a choir in Luanco (Asturias, Spain) more than ten Years ago. What began as a small group of friends who were passionate about choral singing is now a well-established enterprise which is becoming a benchmark in Spain and abroad, as endorsed by the stream of prizes and invitations and the public and critical acclaim. The definitive point of this international recognition came in 2009, when the choir took part in the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing in Tours(France) after having triumphed in all the classes in the competition in Guido d’Arezzo (Italy) the previous year. With the common aim of enjoying choral music, and sharing that enjoyment with others, this project includes an adult choir of 40 mixed voices and a children’s choir (‘Los Peques’) with 50 members. The training is notable for its versatility both in repertoire and in use of the singers, which enables the choir to present all kinds of concerts (mixed choir, chamber choir, ladies’ choir, men’s choir) with a wide repe...    less