for the 25th anniversary concert, Bell'Arte alumni joined with current choir members, with Stephen Hatfield conducting his own compositions, including "Hard Shoulder". Stephen Hatfield on Hard Shoulder: Written to honour the House of Compassion, a ...  morefor the 25th anniversary concert, Bell'Arte alumni joined with current choir members, with Stephen Hatfield conducting his own compositions, including "Hard Shoulder". Stephen Hatfield on Hard Shoulder: Written to honour the House of Compassion, a Toronto outreach to street people, Hard Shoulder is narrated by the street people themselves. Although there is no explicit language, the reality of life on the streets is still presented in an unvarnished way that hits audiences where they didn't expect to be hit. The struggle of the homeless, and of the people who wish to help them, is presented without platitudes, without sentimentality, and without easy answers, but the final message of the piece is humanitarian with a capital H.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Most choirs rehearse for months to perfect their songs before they perform.   the Big Night Out Community choir for BBC Children in Need 201...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I was trawling through a bunch of choir websites the other day in order to send out some information about a workshop I’m running.     I ...

8th WORLD choir FESTIVAL ON MUSICALS 27th- 29th April, 2018 THESSALONIKI, GREECE Organization : choir “KORAIS”

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform "Tourdion" by Pierre Attaignant (c. 1494 -- late 1551) a French music printer, active in Paris. St-Charles Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 8th, 2001.

Founded in 2021, Coro Epikanten is a large symphonic pop and cinematic choir based in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy. With an ensemble of over 60-65 singers (and 10+ instruments), the choir is dedicated to performing powerful, original polyphonic and instrum...  moreFounded in 2021, Coro Epikanten is a large symphonic pop and cinematic choir based in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy. With an ensemble of over 60-65 singers (and 10+ instruments), the choir is dedicated to performing powerful, original polyphonic and instrumental arrangements of the most iconic film soundtracks, anime themes, and video game music. Under the artistic direction of Valerio Lorenzo Giannella, Coro Epikanten delivers high-impact live performances that merge vocal performance with modern pop culture.  less

Music for soloists, mixed choir and strings. Performed by Belarussian Musical Capella "Sonorus". Conducted by Aleksey Shut.

music by Colin Eatock text by Francis Kindlemarsh Cast off all doubtful care, Exile and banish tears; To joyful news divine Lend us your list'ning ears. An earthly tree a heavenly fruit it bear, A case of clay contained a crown immortal. A cro...  moremusic by Colin Eatock text by Francis Kindlemarsh Cast off all doubtful care, Exile and banish tears; To joyful news divine Lend us your list'ning ears. An earthly tree a heavenly fruit it bear, A case of clay contained a crown immortal. A crown of crowns, a King whose cost and care Redeemed poor man, whose race before was thrall To death, to doom, to pains of everlasting, By His sweet death, scorns, stripes, and often fasting. A star above the stars, a sun of light, Whose blessed beams this wretched earth bespread With hope of heaven and of God's Son the sight, Which in our flesh and sinful soul lay dead. O faith, O hope, O joys renowned for ever, O lively life that deathless shall persevere. Then let us sing the lullabys of sleep To this sweet babe, born to awake us all From drowsy sin that made old Adam weep, and by his fault gave to mankind the fall. for lo! this day, the birth day, day of days, Summons our songs to give Him laud and praise.  less

The Rodillian Singers are a female choir led by Musical Director Sue Gwynn. With around 60 members, ranging from 14 years of age upwards. The Rodiilians perform a diverse range of musical styles that are innovative and challenging, having the capacity to ...  moreThe Rodillian Singers are a female choir led by Musical Director Sue Gwynn. With around 60 members, ranging from 14 years of age upwards. The Rodiilians perform a diverse range of musical styles that are innovative and challenging, having the capacity to move the audience.Their vision and love of music has seen them move from strength to strength and they have been extremely successful in recent years and the future holds much excitement for the choir.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I wrote last week about how wearing masks might affect singers and how they can overcome any obstacles. This week I want to look at the impact on choir lea...