This is a post with tips for beginning composers. Before being a full-Time choral composer, I'm a fan of choral music. I want to constantly discover new things. So, I'm going to write down what I wish I had known when I started in this profe...

the Maîtrise de Toulouse is the first choir school model choir in south-West France,based at the Toulouse Conservatoire, founded and directed by Mark Opstad

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I love my job. I get to stand in front of a bunch of singers and hear wonderful harmonies washing over me.     Antony Gormley's Field for the...

A setting of the olden Gaudete text for mixed, a cappella choir using stark harmonies and irregular Time signatures. Music composed by Nathaniel J.S. Barnes

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...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">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!  

http://keystoneacappella.com Get our music: http://loudr.fm/artist/keystone-a-cappella/wq72B Here's another #KeyStoneintheCar video complete with silly hats and glasses. Happy Holidays! Pick up a copy of this track here: https://loudr.fm/release/fr...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morehttp://keystoneacappella.com Get our music: http://loudr.fm/artist/keystone-a-cappella/wq72B Here's another #KeyStoneintheCar video complete with silly hats and glasses. Happy Holidays! Pick up a copy of this track here: https://loudr.fm/release/frosty-the-snowman-single/eHqYE Like this song? Check out our holiday EP! https://loudr.fm/release/ugly-sweaters/CS3vU Music by Jack Rollins and Steve Nelson Arrangement by Tom West Lead vocal: Josh Schrager Vocal muted trumpet: Tom West "Frosty the Snowman": Joe Gooch This video was recorded live using a smartphone in the interior of an SUV. It is unedited, unmastered, and has minimal mixing. Be sure to check out our other "KeyStone in the Car" videos  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

the international choir festival "Music & Sea" takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the West coast of the thermaic Gulf a...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morethe international choir festival "Music & Sea" takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the West coast of the thermaic Gulf and in the shadow of Olympus. the Festival has two parts: competitive and non-competitive. However, the character and the main cOncept of both parts is joining music, vacation, friendship and fun. the idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares of Paralia, Olympic Beach and Katerini. All choir ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival. GENERAL CONDITIONS All choir ensembles may join one part of the Festival: Competitive or Non-competitive.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

the IX international choir festival Music and Sea, takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the West coast of the thermaic Gulf and in the shadow of...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">more the IX international choir festival Music and Sea, takes place annually in the middle of September in the beautiful village of Paralia, Greece. Paralia is a touristic seaside village situated on the West coast of the thermaic Gulf and in the shadow of Olympus. the Festival has two parts: competitive and non-competitive. However, the character and the main cOncept of both parts is joining music, vacation, friendship and fun. the idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares of Paralia, Olympic Beach and Katerini. All choir ensembles, regardless of the members’ gender and age can apply for participation at the Festival.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

the People’s Orchestra is your local community orchestra specialising in music from film, tv and games – with some classical thrown in too! Turning music on its head with its repertoire and unlimited section numbers, the People’s Orchestra is not afraid t...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morethe People’s Orchestra is your local community orchestra specialising in music from film, tv and games – with some classical thrown in too! Turning music on its head with its repertoire and unlimited section numbers, the People’s Orchestra is not afraid to perform in new and exciting events. the People’s Orchestra Charity was founded to foster community music making into supporting those most vulnerable in our local communities with back to work or education support. With the continued support of brilliant staff, volunteers and musicians, the charity has grown from strength to strength, bringing the joy of music to more communities across the UK through our growing ensembles.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Pam Shen No - This song is about God telling Noah to build the Ark. After the workshop there was Time so they asked us to sing them some songs. This was in Dokkum, Friesland