[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...

"True Colors" by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, arr. Deke Sharon. Made popular by Cyndi Lauper. Recorded live on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choi...  more"True Colors" by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, arr. Deke Sharon. Made popular by Cyndi Lauper. Recorded live on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. You with the sad eyes Don't be discouraged Oh I realize It's hard to take courage In a world full of people You can lose sight of it all And the darkness inside you Can make you feel so small But I see your true colors Shining through I see your true colors And that's why I love you So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colors True colors are beautiful, Like a rainbow Show me a smile then, Don't be unhappy, can't remember When I last saw you laughing If this world makes you crazy And you've taken all you can bear You call me up Because you know I'll be there And I'll see your true colors Shining through I see your true colors And that's why I love you So don't be ...    less

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Final Chord MODEON June 14

Frodsham & District Choral Society is a thriving, friendly, non-auditioned mixed voice Choir of 90 singers of all ages. Founded in 1970 by a group of enthusiastic amateur singers, our repertoire ranges from the great classical choral works to modern ...  moreFrodsham & District Choral Society is a thriving, friendly, non-auditioned mixed voice Choir of 90 singers of all ages. Founded in 1970 by a group of enthusiastic amateur singers, our repertoire ranges from the great classical choral works to modern contemporary pieces. Under the skilled direction of Howard Kane, who was appointed musical director in 2008, and ably assisted by Robert Woods the Choir has grown in size and reputation. Rehearsals Monday nights are rehearsal nights which are held in Frodsham Methodist Church, Kingsley Rd, WA6 6BA from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. New members are welcome to come along and give us a try. We rehearse from September through to July for our four main concerts, which are held in Frodsham, and also take our music to other venues in the area. Groups of singers from within the Choir are available to sing at weddings and the Choir regularly puts on events to raise money for local charities.  less

Community singing group, Just Singin', celebrate their tenth anniversary and the launch of their debut CD with a concert held on Saturday 16th March 2013 at Birnam Arts Centre. Camera and Production by Calum Hadden

[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...

Inspira performs "Hold Me, Rock Me" by Brian Tate at their inaugural concert on December 17, 2011. Nick Turnbull, Director.

2013.5.20 北歐音畫夏季音樂會 2 大東文化藝術中心演藝廳 指揮: 科勒.漢肯 Kåre Hanken Three Nocturnes - Hildor Lundvik 三首夜曲 - 倫德維克 倫德維克(Hildor Lundvik, 1885 - 1951)為瑞典著名作曲家,管風琴家與音樂教育家，畢業於瑞典皇家音樂學院。創作以歌樂作品為主其中包含多首知名的合唱曲，也有少數管弦樂小品及鋼琴獨奏曲。其擅長以浪漫抒情的風格寫作，創作手法深受法國印象樂派的影響，平行的和聲,全...  more2013.5.20 北歐音畫夏季音樂會 2 大東文化藝術中心演藝廳 指揮: 科勒.漢肯 Kåre Hanken Three Nocturnes - Hildor Lundvik 三首夜曲 - 倫德維克 倫德維克(Hildor Lundvik, 1885 - 1951)為瑞典著名作曲家,管風琴家與音樂教育家，畢業於瑞典皇家音樂學院。創作以歌樂作品為主其中包含多首知名的合唱曲，也有少數管弦樂小品及鋼琴獨奏曲。其擅長以浪漫抒情的風格寫作，創作手法深受法國印象樂派的影響，平行的和聲,全音音階的運用呈現出豐富的音色變化。 1.Flowering almond tree 像棵盛開的杏樹 Like a flowering almond tree, my love so fair. 像棵盛開的杏樹，我的愛如此甜美 Sing, oh wind, sing softly for me. 唱吧！微風為我溫柔地唱著 Tell her how much I care. 請告訴她我有多麼在乎她 Like a flowering almond tree, my love so fair. 像棵盛開的杏樹，我的愛如此甜美 Only you, tend'rest of morning winds, 只有你，最溫柔的晨風 have our secret to bear. 謹守著我們之間的秘密 'Neath the flowering almond tree; 在這棵盛開的杏樹下 Here I wait in the twilight 'neath the flow'ring almond tree. 在黎明中我在這棵杏樹下等待 Now that daylight has faded and gone, now will she come to me? 此刻天色已昏暗，她是否會前來找我呢？ 2.Quiet rain 靜雨 A quiet rain is falling;. 靜雨紛落 A quiet rain is falling on silent City street. 靜雨紛落在寂靜之城的街道 The skies are veiled and hazy 天空是隱晦和朦朧 while through the twil...    less

Inspira performs "A Song of Night" by Laura Farnell at their "A Light in the Dark (2014)" concert. Nick Turnbull, Music Director

Inspira performs "The Winter's Night" by Nicholas Myers at their "A Light in the Dark (2014)" concert. Nick Turnbull, Music Director