This post originally appeared on www.HelpingYouHarmonise.com   One of the foundational concepts in Stephen Covey’s book the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is the distinction between production and production capacity.* Productio...

Perry Joyce is a Young multi-award winning composer based in Perth, and is a tenor in the Giovanni Consort. He conducts this performance of his work "the Annunciation", scored for solo soprano and unaccompanied chorus. the work depicts the revelation to t...  morePerry Joyce is a Young multi-award winning composer based in Perth, and is a tenor in the Giovanni Consort. He conducts this performance of his work "the Annunciation", scored for solo soprano and unaccompanied chorus. the work depicts the revelation to the Virgin Mary by the Angel Gabriel that she will conceive a son to be the saviour of humankind. the Giovanni Consort is a chamber vocal ensemble based in Perth, Western Australia. the group performs a wide range of choral music from medieval to modern times and is renowned for its exquisite musicianship and attention to detail. This video was recorded at their December 2012 concert, "Hodie Christus" in the Dining Hall of St. George's College at the University of Western Australia. Audio/Visual recording courtesy of Michael Grebla - check out his other work @ http://www.youtube.com/user/GreblaMusic/  less

the aim of our choir is to sing together, meet new people and have fun! No one has to sing by themselves and there is no audition to join. We sing a mixture of traditional and pop songs – something for everyone, and everyone is welcome. the cost is £2 pe...  morethe aim of our choir is to sing together, meet new people and have fun! No one has to sing by themselves and there is no audition to join. We sing a mixture of traditional and pop songs – something for everyone, and everyone is welcome. the cost is £2 per week and there is no membership fee. Drinks and biscuits are provided.  

We're often told that Albion is hard to define, though beautiful - and that our music speaks to people in ways that touch them deeply. Here is a film that seeks to explain more of what we do. Voices from the choir describe our songs, our technique, our ...  moreWe're often told that Albion is hard to define, though beautiful - and that our music speaks to people in ways that touch them deeply. Here is a film that seeks to explain more of what we do. Voices from the choir describe our songs, our technique, our approach... If you don't know us yet - welcome! If you already did, do share... We hope we can sing for you all in person some time soon. www.albionchoir.org.uk Our sincere thanks to Soundhouse Media, Roger & Martin and everyone at Wirksworth Church (including the Vicar and Churchwardens) & Rotary, and everyone who helped to fund it  less

Professional vocal ensemble Dieci are an exciting and dynamic group of Young professional singers who are recent grand finalists of the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year Competition. Dieci can provide an ensemble of any number of singers or soloists for conce...  moreProfessional vocal ensemble Dieci are an exciting and dynamic group of Young professional singers who are recent grand finalists of the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year Competition. Dieci can provide an ensemble of any number of singers or soloists for concerts, private functions or corporate events.  

 [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some time ago I tried a new idea (for me any way) for helping people to learn songs.   Photo by Ramesh Lalwani   I decided to associa...

A very Swedish affair…Folk music plays a very important role in Sweden. Wherever people meet and celebrate, you will be surrounded by music, singing and dancing. the Swedish composer Mårten Jansson is deeply rooted in this tradition which ins...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   there are some workshop and choir leaders who work through fear. they are not particularly nice people, but they do get good results.   phot...

the international award-winning octet VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost Young British a cappella group. Performing a repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to unique jazz and pop arrangements, the group has been praised for stunning per...  morethe international award-winning octet VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost Young British a cappella group. Performing a repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to unique jazz and pop arrangements, the group has been praised for stunning performance, exquisite singing and creating a sound that spans the entire range of vocal colour. Founded in 2003 by ex-choristers of Westminster Abbey, VOCES8 first achieved success in 2005, winning first prize at the International Choral Grand Prix in Gorizia, Italy. Subsequently the group has performed widely in the UK, Europe, the USA, Africa and Asia. VOCES8’s career has developed both in the classical choral scene and the world of a cappella. In 2009, the group’s first commercial album, EVENSONG, was nominated for a CARA. the group’s most recent release, ACES HIGH, is a scintillating collection of VOCES8’s unique interpretations of jazz and pop favourites and theme tunes from the legendary James Bond movies and is on general release on the Signum Classics ...    less

All inclusive, all ability, all adult! We bring people together, regardless of colour, class, creed, disability, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, marital status, political opinion. 18years of age to infinity to sing together as ...  moreAll inclusive, all ability, all adult! We bring people together, regardless of colour, class, creed, disability, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, marital status, political opinion. 18years of age to infinity to sing together as a group. Learning something new. Using talents and abilities, to perform have fun, entertain others. Providing a service for the community. all inclusive, all ability non audition. Community choir.