If you sing in a choir then chances are, you don’t need to be sold on its benefits. choir singing has been found in many studies to do amazing things (including boosting the immune system) and forming part of one can also boost your social skil...

Originally The Embassy Singers, the Bonn English Singers formed after the British Embassy moved to Berlin in 1999. From 2001-2017 the choir was directed by jazz musician and conductor Fraser Gartshore. The current musical director is composer and conducto...  moreOriginally The Embassy Singers, the Bonn English Singers formed after the British Embassy moved to Berlin in 1999. From 2001-2017 the choir was directed by jazz musician and conductor Fraser Gartshore. The current musical director is composer and conductor Stephen Harrap. We specialise in English-language choral music, both sacred and secular. The choir performs regularly in and around Bonn and is best known for its traditional Christmas carol services and concerts. You can follow us on Twitter: @benglishsingers You'll find us on Facebook too: The Bonn English Singers  less

The Gospel choir 'Rejoice' from Langenberg, Germany, was founded in 1996 by the organist and choirmaster Roland Orthaus, who still conducts the choir today. Since its founding, the choir has had about 80 active members who enjoy the lively nature of Gosp...  moreThe Gospel choir 'Rejoice' from Langenberg, Germany, was founded in 1996 by the organist and choirmaster Roland Orthaus, who still conducts the choir today. Since its founding, the choir has had about 80 active members who enjoy the lively nature of Gospel music and who are inspired by the message of Gospels and Spirituals. The choir sings this style of music in all its forms, ranging from simple three or four part all male/female vocal arrangements, to four part mixed arrangements. As well, they also perform more complex eight or ten part scores featuring solo parts which are sung by soloists from the choir. Due to active co-operation with various youth organisations, this choir consists of many different generations who all get on well with one and other. The choir is accompanied by the 'Rejoice Band' which is comprised of piano, drums, an electric bass, and additional instruments when required. Concerts in Langenberg and further afield, successful appearances at the Krefeld Gospel Festival and others in t...    less

Mevagissey is a small fishing village with a population of approximately 2,000 people. It is situated on the south coast of the County of Cornwall, the area of England protruding into the Atlantic Ocean facing North America. Male voice singing is traditio...  moreMevagissey is a small fishing village with a population of approximately 2,000 people. It is situated on the south coast of the County of Cornwall, the area of England protruding into the Atlantic Ocean facing North America. Male voice singing is traditionally very popular in the county, there being 33 federated choirs numbering 1,300 singers out of a total population of nearly half a million. The choir was formed in 1974 and quickly matured into one of the leading and largest male choirs in Cornwall. It now has over 55 members including several founder members. The choir gives around 25 concerts each year, raising many thousands of pounds for various charities. On the 10th July 2010 they celebrated their 900th public appearance. During a concert tour of Gibraltar in 1979 they performed in the famous St. Michael's Cave. Subsequent tours have been to Holland/Northern Germany, to the Black forest area of Germany on two occasions and in 1990 the choir had a 14 day tour as guests of the Niagara Wine and Grape ...    less

The Celebration Singers are multi-generational ambassadors of song drawing music from a breadth of genres and cultures. The choir's commitment to artistic excellence and its engaging and dynamic style provide its diverse singers and audiences with a compe...  moreThe Celebration Singers are multi-generational ambassadors of song drawing music from a breadth of genres and cultures. The choir's commitment to artistic excellence and its engaging and dynamic style provide its diverse singers and audiences with a compelling musical experience. Through music education, skill development and social interaction, the choir offers its adult and youth members opportunities for personal growth and self expression. The choir lends support through music and participates in the cultural life of the community.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]Many singers come to choir – especially “singing for fun” groups – to get away from the stresses of regular life. They love to sing and...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   for the last eight years I’ve created a performance choir from scratch each year – a kind of Instant choir, Just Add People – which I cal...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Rather than everyone singing all the time, many choirs ring the changes by creating smaller ensembles within the larger choir or have occasional solo...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Having written about starting your own community choir, in 2011 I put my money where my mouth is and started a brand new singing group – my first in...

A choral composition by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by William Shakespeare (1564/1616) from "The Tempest" All parts are performed by Matthew Curtis - "Before you can say, "Come and go", and breathe twice, and cry, "So,so" Each one, tripping on ...  moreA choral composition by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by William Shakespeare (1564/1616) from "The Tempest" All parts are performed by Matthew Curtis - "Before you can say, "Come and go", and breathe twice, and cry, "So,so" Each one, tripping on his toe, Will be here with mop and (mow) (Do you love me, master?no?)" "Where the bee sucks there (suck) I: In a cow-slips (bell) I lie; There I couch when owls do cry. On a bat's back (I do) fly After (summer) merrily, Merrily, merrily shall I live now Under the blossom that hangs on the bough"  less