[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...

We're London's high-end LGBT Chamber Choir focusing on great choral works and covering a huge diversity of music from through the ages, from across the globe, and in a variety of styles.

Sunday morning mass in local church in Montecatini, request of the local priest.

Catharsis by Stefan Klaverdal Performed by St Johannes Chamber Choir in Malmö Electronics played by Stefan Klaverdal Conductor: Christian Schultze Catharsis, menaning "purification" or "cleansing" is made in this context as a spiritual purification ...  moreCatharsis by Stefan Klaverdal Performed by St Johannes Chamber Choir in Malmö Electronics played by Stefan Klaverdal Conductor: Christian Schultze Catharsis, menaning "purification" or "cleansing" is made in this context as a spiritual purification for voices. Either for a concert setting (like this), or as an immersive piece involving the audience. Performance at Lund Sacred Contemporary Music Festival, in Lunds Domkyrka 2018. Score included in video. Read more on www.stefanklaverdal.com #lscmf #fst100  less

"the Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) ABOUT the PIECE: Composer Vijay Singh writes: “the Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's choral masterpiece "O Sacrum C...  more"the Lord’s Prayer" (Vijay Singh) is sung by the Central Washington University Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) ABOUT the PIECE: Composer Vijay Singh writes: “the Lord's Prayer was inspired by Oliver Messian's choral masterpiece "O Sacrum Convivium", with its use of dense harmony, existentialism, hypnotic transcendental tonal treatment, and grateful piety.” the composer decided to use the universal "Lord's Prayer" text and various musical ideas to communicate the power and hope of this prayer. the piece builds to climax at "For Thine is the Power and Glory forever!" and ends reflectively, savoring the "Amen". the COMPOSER: Composer Vijay Singh is Professor in the music department at Central Washington University. This video is from a concert presented on the CWU Campus.in May, 2014 entitled: “the CWU Choirs and Friends sing songs of Singh” In that concert, 28 of Singh’s pieces were performed by 6 Choirs, including two invited guest high school Choirs. Known for compositions such as John...    less

KCKCC Chamber Choir A Christmas Celebration: Winter Choral Concert Sunday, December 7th, 2014 Blessed Sacrament Church

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This weekend I’m running a ‘voice clinic’ for Members of my Choir. I’ll be spending time working on basic vocal technique and conf...

Since our first practice on 14 February 2013 the Choir has grown to over 80 Members with around 60 attending each Thursday.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s the final rehearsal before your big concert. the warm up is over and everyone is ready to go. But a handful of singers (the usual suspects...