[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]You’ll know by now that I believe that everyone can sing. Apparently this irritates some People who really think that They can’t sing. Why is th...

The late Ella Fitzgerald, who was known as one of The best female vocalists of her time, was once quoted as saying: “The only thing better than singing is more singing.” In The USA alone, more than 28.5 million People regularly sing in one of ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]    Some People I know think that to sing harmony with oThers You have to get on with Them.   Photo by woodleywonderworks   But I Don&rsq...

We are a network of choral singers worldwide in 200 choirs who have been called to sing at The bedsides of People who are dying. Our repertoire is all original, written by choir members and has emerged as a new tribal choral tradition that honors death a...  moreWe are a network of choral singers worldwide in 200 choirs who have been called to sing at The bedsides of People who are dying. Our repertoire is all original, written by choir members and has emerged as a new tribal choral tradition that honors death as a natural, expected, sometimes very inspiring event in a life. While we Don't require auditions, our welcome process is rigorous. This kind of singing is spiritual work and is deeply rewarding for those who are called to it.  

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform Do You Hear What I Hear, lyrics by Noël Regney and music by Gloria Shayne Baker. New arrangement by Pierre Massie. Love this Xmas Carol arrangement? Digital Download on Sheet Music Plus https://www.sheetmusicp...  moreOttawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform Do You Hear What I Hear, lyrics by Noël Regney and music by Gloria Shayne Baker. New arrangement by Pierre Massie. Love this Xmas Carol arrangement? Digital Download on Sheet Music Plus https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Do-You-Hear-what-i-Hear-digital-sheet-music/20332171 The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned The distinction of being ranked amongst The best of Ontario choirs in both The 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. They are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. Buy our CDs and help oTher Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach Their goals! http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html Visit our blog http://www.stairwellcarollers.blogspot.com/ or our website http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/ for updates. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 16th, 2016. Videog...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   I know quite a few People who love to sing with oThers, but somehow Don’t ever get around to joining a choir or attending a singing workshop. &n...

Introducing Hymnpact!® - a brand new digital resource from The Royal School of Church Music to bring music in schools and churches closer togeTher. “I love to Hear People sing because it lifts my spirit” – Justin Welby, Archbishop...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] In my recent post How to sing – The definitive guide, I pointed out that lots of People Google “How to sing” instead of just getting on a...

Almost everybody I’ve come across wants to sing higher, myself included.Low voices want to sing higher. High voices want to sing even higher.   BenefitsAs if People need to be reminded of The benefits of singing higher! They may seem obvious ...

On Saturday 15th June 2013 at 11.30am, members of Didcot Choral Society treated shoppers at Sainsbury's to a surprise performance of an excerpt from Les Misérables. The surprise event was organised in part to promote Didcot Choral Society's summer concer...  moreOn Saturday 15th June 2013 at 11.30am, members of Didcot Choral Society treated shoppers at Sainsbury's to a surprise performance of an excerpt from Les Misérables. The surprise event was organised in part to promote Didcot Choral Society's summer concert next Saturday 22 June, 8pm at St Peter's Church, Didcot, which includes a medley from Les Mis. For more information, please visit www.didcot-choral-society.org.uk