On the first day of PER MUSICAM AD ASTRA, June 18 at 8 pm, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Toruń will be the official venue for this year's Opening Concert. “Per musicam ad humanitatem” you will be listening to Lacri...

'An unforgettable experience, not just a festival' 5 - 8 June 2015 Queen's Birthday weekend   Now in its 6th year, Australia's most exciting singers festival for choirs and individual singers, is proud to present internationally renowned composer...

On Saturday 31st May 2014 the choir had a casual day in Bristol recording our latest CD which is to be released later this year. The video is a collection of photographs from the day and some video set against the backdrop of one of the items we recorded,...  moreOn Saturday 31st May 2014 the choir had a casual day in Bristol recording our latest CD which is to be released later this year. The video is a collection of photographs from the day and some video set against the backdrop of one of the items we recorded, 'Sanctus'.  

We a mixed, open-access choir requiring no auditions, no previous experience or ability to read music. Everything is taught by ear and the focus is on having fun and enjoying singing together, rather than achieving perfection. We try to perform a few time...  moreWe a mixed, open-access choir requiring no auditions, no previous experience or ability to read music. Everything is taught by ear and the focus is on having fun and enjoying singing together, rather than achieving perfection. We try to perform a few times a year in the local area at community events.  

Since 1952, The Edinburgh Singers have been at the forefront of the city's musical heritage as one of its leading amateur choirs. The choir performs three or more significant concerts in Edinburgh each year, and has become known further afield through ...  moreSince 1952, The Edinburgh Singers have been at the forefront of the city's musical heritage as one of its leading amateur choirs. The choir performs three or more significant concerts in Edinburgh each year, and has become known further afield through broadcasts and concerts in Scotland, touring abroad, and singing in support of local and national charities.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Once upon a time there were two singers: Olga and Little Erik. They  did not like choir warm ups. Olga always came late so she could avoid them. Littl...

Our choir's mission is to build community through choral music. "Choral music is a perfect example That something can equal more than the sum of its parts. By working together, we can do amazing things. In a time of divided ideologies, gl...  moreOur choir's mission is to build community through choral music. "Choral music is a perfect example That something can equal more than the sum of its parts. By working together, we can do amazing things. In a time of divided ideologies, global uncertainty, and in a place like Chicago where entire neighborhoods can be overcome by violence and hopelessness, what better antidote than choral music to bring people together and make them a bit happier?" - Mark Tomasino, Founder & Artistic Director  less

Each year, in September, Musica International (www.musicanet.org) chooses as its Favorite Piece of the Month a beautiful piece which would be perfect for your Christmas program. Here are a few of them, with multimedia illustrations, recordings of pronunc...

Twice a year Chris Rowbury creates a choir from scratch over just six rehearsals. There are no auditions and all songs are taught by ear. The idea is That we go on an imginary Singing Safari collecting exotic songs from around the world. The Singing Safar...  moreTwice a year Chris Rowbury creates a choir from scratch over just six rehearsals. There are no auditions and all songs are taught by ear. The idea is That we go on an imginary Singing Safari collecting exotic songs from around the world. The Singing Safari began at the Warwick Folk Festival in 2006, and continued in 2011 when Chris moved to Suffolk. The winter safari ends in a shared concert in Ipswich, and the summer safari is a free half hour performance outdoors. Each safari learns about eight songs in 3- and 4-part harmony.  less

Compose Like a Girl with Jocelyn Hagan often times, the most confident and assertive person you will ever meet is an 8 or 9 year old girl. Then, somewhere along the way society teaches her That “like a girl” is not a compliment. For a dis...