[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...

According to bookies, it would be in my best interest to place my loonies on the Venus symbol in favour of Prince William and Princess Catherine giving birth to the future Queen of England. I am not a royalist nor even very interested...

Calling all mums, daughters, sisters, aunties, grandmothers & girlfriends! ONLY WOMEN ALOUD is a program of Play It Forward, created by Jonathon Welch AM, to Deliver inclusive arts programs for all Australians. ONLY WOMEN ALOUD aims to help create an en...

A Review of the The UK Choir Festival   As a complete newcomer to the UK Choir Festival, I was intrigued by what the Manchester event would Deliver and how a room of 300 individuals could feel included. The answer is simple: energy, and by the...

To celebrate the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011 international award winning a cappella group VOCES8 recorded a commemorative single. 'This Marriage' is written by Ed Rex and is a setting of text by the 1...  moreTo celebrate the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011 international award winning a cappella group VOCES8 recorded a commemorative single. 'This Marriage' is written by Ed Rex and is a setting of text by the 13th-Century poet Rumi, in which blessings are wished on the married couple.  

CANTOS International Choral Forum 1st Edition 2026Alexandria – Egypt(05 - 08 November 2026)   CANTOS International Choral Forum is a pioneering platform for international choral exchange, connecting voices, cultures, and communities across...

Established in spring 2021, we are a community youth choir program in Prince William County for middle school, high school ​and young adult singers. We have fun as we build friendships with singers from many schools, sing a wide variety of music and...  moreEstablished in spring 2021, we are a community youth choir program in Prince William County for middle school, high school ​and young adult singers. We have fun as we build friendships with singers from many schools, sing a wide variety of music and bring joy to the community. We are ideal for singers who want more singing in their life! We are proud of our alumni singing at NOVA, NYU, JMU, UNT, Bridgewater, Longwood & Westchester.  

Based in the heart of the East Midlands, UK, we describe ourselves as "natural born singers", and Deliver the heart songs of South Africa alongside African-American Gospel and sweet soul music, all sung in the glorious acapella harmony that is t...  moreBased in the heart of the East Midlands, UK, we describe ourselves as "natural born singers", and Deliver the heart songs of South Africa alongside African-American Gospel and sweet soul music, all sung in the glorious acapella harmony that is the trademark sound of this great choir. We are honoured to be the Desmond and Leah Tutu Peace Choir UK. Find us and 'like' us on Facebook or visit our website for details of upcoming concerts and workshops.  

Performed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE of SPRING 2024 Contact : stellachoirstaff@gmail.com Conductor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com Three Deliver lightning strikes, three echo with thunderous rumbles, and three flash bolts of light. The sun weeps and bend...  morePerformed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE of SPRING 2024 Contact : stellachoirstaff@gmail.com Conductor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com Three Deliver lightning strikes, three echo with thunderous rumbles, and three flash bolts of light. The sun weeps and bends to Father Thunder. Pērkona tēvam deviņi dēli. Par trois coups la foudre frappe, trois grondements tonitruants, et trois éclairs éblouissants. Le soleil pleure et se rend devant le Père Tonnerre. Pērkona tēvam deviņi dēli. Composed by Laura Jekabsone Conducted by Jad Harjaen Video directed by Mohammed Ben Yekhlef at LADABATEK , Tangier  less

Anthem composed by Samuel Wesley, sung at Canterbury Cathedral in the 1986 RSCM course under Martin Howe. (I was one of the altos). In exitu Israel de Aegypto, domus Iacob de populo barbaro. When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a ba...  moreAnthem composed by Samuel Wesley, sung at Canterbury Cathedral in the 1986 RSCM course under Martin Howe. (I was one of the altos). In exitu Israel de Aegypto, domus Iacob de populo barbaro. When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a barbarous people: Facta est Iudaea sanctificatio eius, Israel potestas eius. Judea made his sanctuary, Israel his dominion. Mare vidit et fugit, Iordanis conversus est retrorsum. The sea saw and fled: Jordan was turned back.