[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   for the last eight years I’ve created a performance choir from scratch each year – a kind of Instant choir, Just Add People – which I cal...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Rather than everyone singing all the time, many choirs ring the changes by creating smaller ensembLes within the larger choir or have occasional solo...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Having written about starting your own community choir, in 2011 I put my money where my mouth is and started a brand new singing group – my first in...

Watch the video of this recording here: https://youtu.be/qRx60LHevlE - - - Recording info: Phoenix Chamber choir (https://phoenixchoir.com) Frédéricka Petit-Homme, soloist Nicholle andrews, Conductor Venue: Pacific Spirit United Church - Vancouver...  moreWatch the video of this recording here: https://youtu.be/qRx60LHevlE - - - Recording info: Phoenix Chamber choir (https://phoenixchoir.com) Frédéricka Petit-Homme, soloist Nicholle andrews, Conductor Venue: Pacific Spirit United Church - Vancouver, BC, Canada Brad andrews, Audio Engineer May 7, 2022 - - - Order score at: https://sydneyguillaume.com/product/nou-la/ - - - About the work: “Nou La” (We Are Here) was commissioned by the Phoenix Chamber choir. The organization uses their platform to make a difference and stand with those whose voices who have yet to be heard. Written in 3 languages, the text of “Nou La” was a collaborative effort between Sydney, Frédéricka Petit-Homme and Lloyd Reshard Jr.. After many meaningful conversations, the heart of the text was realized. Lloyd expressed his sentiments, stating: “The English portion of ‘Nou La’ stems from the social, cultural, racial and political unrest that has been stirred during the global Covid-19 pandemic. It was important for me to captu...    Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" 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]   Back in 2008, BBC television ran a series called Last choir Standing, basically a knock-out choir competition.     On their website they...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I’ve written before about how hard it is to get a cross-section of ages and genders in your choir (How to recruit singers to truly reflect your...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]Many choir leaders have a strong style and particular choice of repertoire. They lead large, thriving choirs which have a strong vision. Other choir leaders...

Bringing together talented musicians from all over the world, this conductor-Less string orchestra performs Vivaldi's Four Seasons with renowned violinist Cho-Liang Lin joining as soloist. Tickets to this event include Museum admission. &nbs...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I used to run a small women’s choir of 12 singers. One day it dawned on me that my job was to make myself redundant.     I researched,...

Trouble of the World from Traces !0th anniversary Concert at Cosmopolite. Siv Iren Misund soloist