[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A few years ago I spent two weeks travelling through the Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. I was really looking forward to hearing plenty of tr...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I get regular emails from people asking questions about songs and copyright. I’m certainly no expert, but I have written a few articles that you migh...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I teach a song by ear in less than an hour at a workshop. Everyone picks it up really quickly and then they sing it brilliantly. We’ve been working ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]The world can be a scary and upsetting place. When I wrote this back in 2016, here in the UK we were witnessing political infighting, uncertain futures, auster...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Just because a song is in a foreign language, you still need to respect its origins. Sami family by Morten Oddvik There is a huge amount of misinformation ...
The Lea Singers are a Harpenden-based chamber choir of 30 singers. Our aims are to achieve High standards of singing and performance, and to contribute to our local community. Our annual programme typically includes 6-8 concerts in the Harpenden area a... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">The Lea Singers are a Harpenden-based chamber choir of 30 singers. Our aims are to achieve High standards of singing and performance, and to contribute to our local community. Our annual programme typically includes 6-8 concerts in the Harpenden area and further afield, a cathedral tour, open singing days and the occasional recorDing. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings at St George’s School, Harpenden. We are known for good music making, varied repertoire incluDing regular commissions, excellent soloists, interesting concert venues and loyal patronage of a range of local hostelries…. We come from a wide range of musical backgrounds and have a thriving interns scheme for talented singers from local schools. Over our 50 year history, the Leas have sung under 11 permanent conductors and many guests, each of whom has made a distinctive contribution to our style and repertoire. In December 2011 we appointed Benjamin Goodson to take up the baton. The Lea Singers are a registered charity. In 50 years, we hav... onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
London Sings! is a new and innovative choir set up in 2012 under the auspices of South London Community Music. Its aims are to rehearse and perform a wide variety of music to a High standard, and to engage with the local community, both in its membership ... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">London Sings! is a new and innovative choir set up in 2012 under the auspices of South London Community Music. Its aims are to rehearse and perform a wide variety of music to a High standard, and to engage with the local community, both in its membership and by bringing top quality performances to the local area and beyond. We also plan to have a lot of fun doing it!We don’t hold auditions and are delighted to welcome new members of all voice types and experience levels.
The "coro che non c'è" (Neverchoir) is a choir that may not actually seem real. It was born thanks to its director, Ludovico (Dodo) Versino, who instilled the love for choral music in High school students all across Rome, which led them all to ... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">The "coro che non c'è" (Neverchoir) is a choir that may not actually seem real. It was born thanks to its director, Ludovico (Dodo) Versino, who instilled the love for choral music in High school students all across Rome, which led them all to become friends. It doesn’t have an exact date of birth, because it began as a way to get together, rather than as a formal choir. They don’t have a uniform, a fixed meeting place, or a specific repertoire genre. only one thing is certain: they tell their story through their singing, so come listen the coro che non c’è onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I don’t know what it’s like in other parts of the world, but here in the UK it’s notoriously difficult to get any kind of review of a con...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When I was much younger I used to think that once you knew everything and were vastly experienced, only then would you become confident. photo ...
