Just in case your CHOIR hasn't already participated in this new research from Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK, this is a reminder that the survey is open until the beginning of September. The study is exploring why people sing in CHOIRs, ch...

[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...

轉自PTT台大合唱團版 JEKYLL & HYDE - Facade by National Taiwan University CHOIR

One of the most common mistakes that choruses and CHOIRs make when they create their websites is also one of the most obvious 'doh' moments possible.  It's so obvious that you might not even think of it, but it's surprising how many websites are mis...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR] If you’re like me, you’re always tempted to add harmonies to the simplest of melodies, whether it’s singing along with others or arranging a...

We know some of you will flinch at this post, but equally others like to plan early (Leeds Male Voice CHOIR have their concert dates booked in right up until Christmas 2024!!).... if you are in the latter camp you can filter our Choral Music list by music...

The video recorded Plaisir Ensemble amazing musical journey in Hoi An, Vietnam

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR]   I’ve been rather under the weather lately.     I’m not after sympathy, but I did want to write about how we struggle with ou...