[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] “It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to Wait until you’re ready.” Hugh Laurie   photo by Fido   Especially when...

The moment before a concert begins, when singers and audience members Wait for the downbeat, is a magical time. Our first video seeks to capture that shared moment - the hushed anticipation, the sound of coordinated footsteps, the group intake of breath....  moreThe moment before a concert begins, when singers and audience members Wait for the downbeat, is a magical time. Our first video seeks to capture that shared moment - the hushed anticipation, the sound of coordinated footsteps, the group intake of breath. Many voices, gathered as one...join us on the journey. www.dacapochamberchoir.ca Thank you to our funders - the Kitchener-Waterloo Community Foundation (The Urie A. and Dorothy M. Bender Endowment Fund) and the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Learning and polishing a song can be a long process. Some people find it a chore and can’t Wait to get to the end result: a public performance....

Piano music for choir? Why not! Written originally for solo vocalist, I turned this into an SATB choral tongue-twister--a cappella--and then added a piano part, which was further orchestrated for choirs performing with orchestra during the holiday season....

How sad that this year’s festival Per Musicam Ad Astra has already come to an end…   But do not worry - this is an annual event, which means you only have to Wait until next September for the next one! :)   Let this year’s...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]It’s that time of year again when you still have time to to pop to the local garage for last-Minute presents. What on earth can you get for the choral...

Nine Minute tour through Handel's Messiah - in Hebrew!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Choral Clarity blog]    We've just spent many months learning notes and rhythms, memorizing lyrics, working on balance and blend, shape, and internalizing meaning. But now it ...

This show choir, under the direction of Allison Surratt, is comprised of students ages 11-14. Students meet each week for a 60 Minute class learning the fundamentals of synchronized moves and harmony while singing popular songs. Emphasis is placed on deve...  moreThis show choir, under the direction of Allison Surratt, is comprised of students ages 11-14. Students meet each week for a 60 Minute class learning the fundamentals of synchronized moves and harmony while singing popular songs. Emphasis is placed on developing good fundamental vocal skills, part-singing, sight reading, choreography, stage presence and musicianship. The Charlotte Glee Club performs at Charlotte Academy of Music as well as community events.  

Nidarosdomens Guttekor from Norway sing John Rutter's beautiful song The Lord Bless You And Keep You. I am sorry about the ending. The Norwegian lady had to tell people that "Shrek" would be coming up next. Surely she could have Waited for a Minute !!