[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Over the years I have run choirs and singing groups all based on the same principles, but in different locations. The general mix of genders, ages, backgro...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I have to admit that I’m not really a lyric person. I might have been listening to a particular pop song in English for years when I suddenly realise...

Traditions. It is important for you to show your folklore style, to save and hand on the next generation? We think so. You sing in a choir or dance in a Folklore group? We can give you great platform for your aim. Please check the dates and location...

De Profundis for SATB choir and organ which I wrote in remembrance for the dead of the First World War. If you would like to see the score with a view to performance I'd be delighted to let you have a free copy. Email bernardheyes@talktalk.net www.bernard...

Full Circle Women's Choir singing Come, Pretty Love by Joan Szymko. The audio was recorded at our Spring Concert, "Fire" on Friday, May 4, 2011.

Second concert. Year 2013

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The Sing Up programme for schools was set up by the UK government in January 2007 and was funded by them until April 2012. Their aim is to “give ever...

[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...