Performance by the Mansfield University Concert Choir conducted by Peggy Dettwiler at the 2014 World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia. They won a gold medal and third place in the Mixed Youth Choir Category.

A part of the Choir's winning performance at the 57th Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2014 in Varaždin. www.facebook.com/m.marulic.Choir m.marulic_Choir@yahoo.com

A part of the Choir's winning performance at the 65th Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2022 in Varaždin. www.facebook.com/m.marulic.Choir m.marulic_Choir@yahoo.com

Raising voices, raising spirits Ignite Gospel Choir was founded by Keara Sheeran... In Oct of 2008 I returned to the Jes church, the place I had grown up with my father running the folk mass Choir. He had retired 12 years previously. What was once a p...  moreRaising voices, raising spirits Ignite Gospel Choir was founded by Keara Sheeran... In Oct of 2008 I returned to the Jes church, the place I had grown up with my father running the folk mass Choir. He had retired 12 years previously. What was once a packed out mass full of joy and prayer, families and young couples, singles and religious, was now a quieter mass with no Choir and I saddened by this. I offered my services as a singer and musician to come and provide music for the 5:30 mass and within a few short weeks I returned to the place I consider my spiritual home. I had not purposely set out to start a Choir but people began to approach me with a desire to sing and it was a need within the community I was not going to Ignore. On the 12th Dec 2008 The Jes Gospel Choir was birthed with 5 singers and me & it was a wonderful experience and we received a very warm welcome. Within a year the Choir grew to over 15 members and some musicians. The wonderful thing about this Choir is that it is a Choir th...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It is always difficult to find suitable venues for Choir performances.   photo by Ben Dodson   Churches are usually very welcoming (and oft...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Joining a new Choir is a bit like going to big school: it’s exciting, but a bit scary and it will take a while to learn the ropes.   p...

A Review of the The UK Choir Festival   As a complete newcomer to the UK Choir Festival, I was intrigued by what the Manchester event would deliver and how a room of 300 individuals could feel included. The answer is simple: energy, and by the...

Choir of Hard Knocks 10th Anniversary ‘Hope and Inspiration’ Tour   Melbourne Street Choir Inc presents Choir of Hard Knocks With Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM   Still Inspiring The World … 10 Years O...

The People's Show Choir West Bromwich is a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of res...  moreThe People's Show Choir West Bromwich is a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resources to help you improve  

The People's Show Choir Woodford Green is a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of re...  moreThe People's Show Choir Woodford Green is a community-friendly Choir. You do not need any previous music experience to be part of this lovely community. Imagine joining a Choir with no audition that offers professionally led rehearsals and a variety of resources to help you improve