(A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog Choral Clarity) how do we measure success? This, of course, is a lifelong question that stares us in the face every day. This article is far less philosophical, but does perhaps pose a way ...

Founded in 1967 and based in Paisley, this female choir is actively involved in concert, festival and competition work across Scotland, and further afield. the group has appeared in a wide range of prestigious venues and has performed with many other ch...  moreFounded in 1967 and based in Paisley, this female choir is actively involved in concert, festival and competition work across Scotland, and further afield. the group has appeared in a wide range of prestigious venues and has performed with many other choirs and ensembles throughout the years.  

Pam Shen No - This song is about God telling Noah to build the Ark. After the workshop there was time so they asked us to sing them some songs. This was in Dokkum, Friesland

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I caught a scene from the movie Spartacus the other day. the character played by tony Curtis was asked to perform a song. He then proceeded to speak ...

After an outing at our latest Sing Day in North Yorkshire, this lovely gently flowing arrangement of Tim Knight's 'the Lord bless you and keep you' proved to be immensely popular so we've now made it available on our website (you can also source the piece...

Street Requiem : for those who have died on the street

  by Kathleen McGuire, Andy Payne & Jonathon welch Friday, 12 June 07:00PM  Street Requiem is a new choral work that aims to bring a sense of peace, remembrance and hope to many communiti...

This video highlights the mission, work and outreach of the MN based professional vocal ensemble, "From Age to Age". the ensemble is now gaining international presence and is being compared by audiences to well known groups such as: Cantus, the Rose Ense...  moreThis video highlights the mission, work and outreach of the MN based professional vocal ensemble, "From Age to Age". the ensemble is now gaining international presence and is being compared by audiences to well known groups such as: Cantus, the Rose Ensemble, the Dale Warland Singers, Chanticleer, the Sixteen, and the Cambridge Singers.  

Okay- so I've been a bit slack about blogging lately.  Not that I have been idol- there is so much to blog about but 24 hours in a day a full time job and more music than I can ever learn to play means there  isn't enough time!   In the l...

A New Music theater work in Three Acts Kate Soper, ComposerNigel Maister, Director/LibrettistAlan Pierson, Conductor with Alarm Will Sound   A 19th-century woman sails down the Nile discovering beauty and brutality in equal mea...

world premiere performance of Sanctus in 8 parts by Chris Artley. This work was the winner of the 2022 Juan Bautista Comes Composition Competition.