[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I’m often asked by concert-goers and choir leaders alike:   “Where do you get all your songs from?”     Well, here...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Apparently there is more to life than just singing (can’t imagine what), so occasionally you may have to miss a choir rehearsal (not me though!...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Everyone likes to think that they’re indispensable.     The truth is though, when you’re not there your choir will manage ...

In 2012 the St. Olaf choir celebrates the centennial of its founding at St. Olaf College by F. Melius Christiansen. Sharing their music beyond "the hill" (the St. Olaf Community) has been an important part of their identity since the very beginning. A...  moreIn 2012 the St. Olaf choir celebrates the centennial of its founding at St. Olaf College by F. Melius Christiansen. Sharing their music beyond "the hill" (the St. Olaf Community) has been an important part of their identity since the very beginning. Anton Armstrong, the fourth conductor of the ensemble, shares five reasons to hear the St. Olaf choir in concert. for a listing of upcoming performances, ensemble information, audio samples and more, visit www.stolafchoir.com. for recordings by the St. Olaf choir, visit www.stolafrecords.com  less

The Gillingham Male Voice choir in Torquay for the battle of the choirs competition 2011. This video features The choir singing Tribute To Mr Curwen. The choir's musical director is Paul Robinson and the accompanist is Matt Whitworth. Website: http://gmvc.99k.org

The SFU choir from Burnaby, B.C., Canada perform Jonathan Coulton's "Mandelbrot Set" at their "College is Awesome" concert, on Friday, April 8th, 2011. Learn more about the SFU choir at http://www.sfuchoir.ca/

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Singing together creates a real sense of community. Sometimes a choir arises from an existing community, but other times the creation of a choir builds a ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]A vital part of a choir leader's job is to spend time planning: individual rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, choir seasons, etc.   photo by webmink &...

"Inscription of Hope" by Z. Randall Stroope, quoting a Russian folk tune. Text from an inscription on a cellar wall in Cologne, Germany. Performed by the Primes choir and Apprentice choir ensembles of the Girl choir of South Florida. Conductor: Associa...  more"Inscription of Hope" by Z. Randall Stroope, quoting a Russian folk tune. Text from an inscription on a cellar wall in Cologne, Germany. Performed by the Primes choir and Apprentice choir ensembles of the Girl choir of South Florida. Conductor: Associate Director Gretchen Fasulo, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. Recorded live at the Amaturo Theater of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday, May 6, 2012.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I’ve written before about finding songs for your choir (Where do you find all your songs? and Easy songs for your choir and Finding songs for your ch...