today is a very special day for me because one of the most emotional and significant works in my repertoire, "I Will Dream With You," is premiering. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to T.J. Harper and the Loyola Marymount University Concert Choi...

A unique chance for participants to enjoy 7 days of intense work in a hidden paradise of nature, located at Central Greece. Participants will be able to rehearse and perform a piano-duo version of Ein Deutsches Requiem by Johannes Brahms. the performan...

Light a candle, say a prayer, and let's remember those who have gone before us. we're called to rise from the good we've failed to do. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in Peace. Amen. #AllSoulsday, #Remembe...  moreLight a candle, say a prayer, and let's remember those who have gone before us. we're called to rise from the good we've failed to do. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in Peace. Amen. #AllSoulsday, #Rememberance, #Grief, #hope, #Faith, and #Music. #canzona #viral #fyp  

(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...

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...