Downtown Voices Stephen Sands, conductor An October Garden Julian Wachner, composer and pianist

The Poohratorio is based on chapter 8 of A A Milne’s “Now we are Six” (The expotition to The North Pole) It is set for various Voices (spoken and sung) and eiTher guitar or guitar with oTher optional instruments following The guitar part. Each character...  moreThe Poohratorio is based on chapter 8 of A A Milne’s “Now we are Six” (The expotition to The North Pole) It is set for various Voices (spoken and sung) and eiTher guitar or guitar with oTher optional instruments following The guitar part. Each character has his own Theme (leitmotif). This 1989 recording was created by The composer uSing his voice, classical guitar and various electronic instruments.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] Some people find it hard to Sing quietly. They seem to run out of breath easily and Their voice goes All wobbly.   photo by Cristian V.   Why ...

We are a ladies a cappella (unaccompanied) chorus based in Milton Keynes. We cAll ourselves a ‘chorus’, raTher than a ‘choir’ because we don’t just Sing our songs, we perform Them. We Sing for fun, competition and charity in four parts mostly in The ‘...  moreWe are a ladies a cappella (unaccompanied) chorus based in Milton Keynes. We cAll ourselves a ‘chorus’, raTher than a ‘choir’ because we don’t just Sing our songs, we perform Them. We Sing for fun, competition and charity in four parts mostly in The ‘barbershop’ style. Have a look at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Junction14MK/  

"When you repeat a mantra, it drives away oTher distractions. It helps to keep your mind focused, calm, and centred."   Find your voice, Sing from The heart, and feel good through meditation and Singing. Relax, breaThe, and Sing simple, soulful so...

Artistic Director and Conductor of The Australian Voices Gordon Hamilton explaining his ideas about "Social Music"

Sing from The Heart  Singing Retreat Holiday Agon Coutainville, Normandy - France   7-14 September 2024   Take a deep breath of The fresh sea air, relax, Sing your heart out and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals on our smAll group sin...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] Many people won’t consider joining a choir or going to a Singing workshop because They believe They can’t ‘Sing’. Yet ask Them to s...

GF Handel's Alexander Feast The many Rend The skies performance by The Golden Voices Choir FUTO . #ThePowerOfMusic #gvc #choir #canzona11 #concert

"Sing, Wearing The Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. LAlla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from The Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in The development of The self while reaching enlighten...  more"Sing, Wearing The Sky" by Jake Runestad. 2014-15 MN All-State Women's Choir. Mary Kay Geston, conductor. LAlla, a 14th century Sufi-mystic poet from The Kashmir region of India, believed strongly in The development of The self while reaching enlightenment. The metaphor of dancing while feeling free or naked exemplifies The beauty of empowerment and self-worth. This work uses influences of Classical Indian music and oTher vocal effects to Allow LAlla’s message to come to life.