[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People pay Good money to come on a singing course and want to sing as much as they can.     But everyone needs a break. How do you fin...

IFAS 2026 "OPEN" International Festival of Amateur Choirs Dear Madam/Sir, We would like to invite you and your choir to participate in the 28th Biennale of the International Festival of Amateur Choirs, IFAS "OPEN" which will take place from the 1...

Description of our Dear old park (in Loughborough) on a hot day, with a light swing. The poem is by my father Stanley N Solomons Music by David Warin Solomons Performed by The Composers Choir under Daniel Shaw

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I read once that if there’s a lot of talking during the break in a workshop, that's a Good sign because it means everyone is happy, enjoying th...

Acappellago Concert 12/6/2009 Naperville Congregational Church

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Do you have to be able to read music to sing? Lots of people believe so and are put off joining choirs, or even singing at all, as a result.   &n...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

A group of vibrant young men and women, poised to uplift souls up to heaven with every effort and opportunity they have, through Good Choral music.

A brilliant moment from our concert in Stirling's Tolbooth Theatre. :-) 5/5/15