'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...

Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born of the Virgin Mary — rejoice! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, The time of grace has come— what we wished for, Carmina lætitiæ Devote...  moreGaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born of the Virgin Mary — rejoice! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, The time of grace has come— what we wished for, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. songs of joy Let us render in faith. Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, God has become man, As nature marvels Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. The world has been renewed By Christ who reigns Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, We pass through the closed gate of Ezekiel Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. From the place whence light has risen, Salvation is found. Ergo nostra concio Psallat iam in lustro; Therefore let our gathering Now sing brightly Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro. Let it give praise to the Lord: Salvation to our King.  less

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'.  

Located in the heart of one of North America’s most diverse and culturally vibrant cities – Toronto, Ontario, Canada     THE SCHOOL Founded in 1937, the mission of St. Michael’s Choir School (SMCS) is “The formati...

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.  

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.  

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...

[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...