[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   When I’m promoting a singing workshop or recruiting for a choir, I want a shorthand way of describing the kind of songs I teach.   Pho...

Koleynu is a mixed-voice acappella choir based in Ra'anana, Israel. We come from all over the World, but gather together to celebrate the joy of sharing music.

First Published: Notthechurchlady 'Have Organ Shoes will Travel' by Kelly Galbraith   Of course I’ll do it!’ I told maestro David Fallis. I remember the morning well, Sunday Dec 8, 2013 because it was the day after Ca...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For some people being a famous singer or being in the best choir in the World or making a hit record or singing a piece perfectly in competition is t...

When all the World's Asleep, John Milne Sunday, December 3, 2017 Congregational Church of Batavia, IL

Polyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the World. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best s...  morePolyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the World. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best small choirs now before the public’ (Telegraph) and ‘possibly the best small professional chorus in the World’ (Encore Magazine, USA). In a new poll by Gramophone Magazine they were named as one of the World’s leading choirs ‘Stephen Layton's choir have become renowned for both their sound and versatility – whether in early music, or contemporary works such as those of Eric Whitacre, they embody the remarkable tradition of British choral excellence at its finest.’ For more than a decade Polyphony has given annual sell-out performances of Bach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah at St John’s Smith Square. these have become notable events in London’s music calendar and have been broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and the EBU. According to the Evening Standard ‘no one ...    less

A rollicking tale of social expectations and aspirations from the brilliant creative duo Alan Gilbert (New York Philharmonic) and Doug Fitch (Giants Are Small), this humorous opera explores life in excess, all set in the imaginative World of the heroine p...

This month the UK Choir Festival comes to York! On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 250 choristers will descend on St Olave’s School to participate in the event with learning and great music making at its heart.   Created to support, train a...

the only reason we have been turned down for anything was because we are too passionate and joyful! We are a true community choir that supports each other in life and our passion for singing.

Singing GOSPEL, CONTEMPORARY, World, OPERA, NEW WORKS, ROCK & MORE! LET'S GET LOUD! Join us for a weekend of amazing vocal workshops with Australia's finest choral conductors! Jonathon Welch AM, Artistic Director, Patrick Burns, Daniel Brinsmead, Nela T...