Shape-Note Singing by Tony Quarrington Commissioned by Cantores Celestes Directed by Kelly Galbraith Kate Carver, piano Anne Lindsay, violin Tony Quarrington, guitar Stuart Laughton, trumpet Jordan O'Connor, bass April 22, 2017 'Sing Sea to Sea' L...  moreShape-Note Singing by Tony Quarrington Commissioned by Cantores Celestes Directed by Kelly Galbraith Kate Carver, piano Anne Lindsay, violin Tony Quarrington, guitar Stuart Laughton, trumpet Jordan O'Connor, bass April 22, 2017 'Sing Sea to Sea' LIVE CONCERT www.cantorescelestes.com  

Bridgnorth Choral Society presented an emotional and moving performance of J H Maunder's Olivet to Calvary at their Concert of Easter Music on Saturday Night. The piece depicted the last few days of Christ's life on earth, from his entry into Jerusalem an...

  The Hutt Valley Singers have been busily preparing a full and exciting year of Singing for 2015, starting off with a performance of Karl Jenkins ‘The Armed Man’ with the Upper Hutt Brass Band and the Wainuiomata Choir. This popular wor...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I wrote a post a a few years back called Do you need Singing lessons in order to sing?   Photo by Anna Strumillo   My main point was ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people run ‘drop-in’ Singing sessions. People can drop in on any session they want, there is no commitment and no signing up for a ‘...

Live recording of The Philippine Madrigal Singers during the final round of the Vocal Ensemble Category at the Florilege Vocal de Tours (France) 2006 - winning 3 First Prizes and the "Grand Prix de la Ville de Tours" - earning them the right to compete fo...  moreLive recording of The Philippine Madrigal Singers during the final round of the Vocal Ensemble Category at the Florilege Vocal de Tours (France) 2006 - winning 3 First Prizes and the "Grand Prix de la Ville de Tours" - earning them the right to compete for the second time in the prestigious European Grand Prix in Arezzo (August 2007). "Dayo Dayo Kupita" -based on a Maranao children's chant composer: Nilo Alcala II  

The renaissance madrigal, My Bonny Lass, was the first song of the Stairwell Carollers 40th anniversary concert, May 5, 2017. The Stairwell Carollers with guest, Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor. The concert was the Grand finale of a weekend workshop event with...  moreThe renaissance madrigal, My Bonny Lass, was the first song of the Stairwell Carollers 40th anniversary concert, May 5, 2017. The Stairwell Carollers with guest, Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor. The concert was the Grand finale of a weekend workshop event with Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor ( Chanticleer alumnus and professional singer and choral conductor). Three choirs from Glebe Collegiate and Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor joined The Stairwell Carollers in workshops at the Galilee Centre and in concert. Our thanks to Rachel Handley, Glebe choir director and music teacher. Get our professional recordings here... http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html All Stairwell Carollers CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. This non-profit organization raises funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella group formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of O...    less

Alive and Singing perform "Sweet Child Of Mine", by Guns N' Roses (Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler), arranged and conducted by Jamie Serafi, on Saturday 22nd June 2013 at Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, as part of the Stevenage...  moreAlive and Singing perform "Sweet Child Of Mine", by Guns N' Roses (Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler), arranged and conducted by Jamie Serafi, on Saturday 22nd June 2013 at Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, as part of the Stevenage Festival. Find out more about joining Alive and Singing at http://www.aliveandSinging.com  

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about some of the skills needed to be able to sing in harmony. Most of them were focused on Singing in a large choir. This w...

The Singing Safari has been on the road for five weeks now collecting exotic songs from all over the world. Just 6 days to go before we arrive at Holywells Park in Ipswich to perform the songs we've gathered. Tired, dusty and a few less people in o...