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 wreath of laurel leaves, coming from ancient Greek traditions, has long been used as a symbol for triumph and excellence. This is why it has become The name and logo of our Choir festival Laurea Mundi Budapest.   But The laurel wreath can not o...

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...

A blessing from Numbers 6, written for SSAA Choir.

Military wives Choir under unmdrella of MWC Foundation

In this special Oxford Series episode, I catch Dr. Zanaida Robles for a conversation about her philosophy as a composer, as well as The way all of her musical and personal identities mingle to create a context for her music making. We discuss The composit...  moreIn this special Oxford Series episode, I catch Dr. Zanaida Robles for a conversation about her philosophy as a composer, as well as The way all of her musical and personal identities mingle to create a context for her music making. We discuss The compositional process, including The philosophy she holds related to The "end product" for singers. Namely, The importance of The singers exploring Their own communities and connections WHILE also exploring The music. We also bounce ideas back and forth related to composers having to be careful about "over refining" a composition, as well as The music world's attempt to balance goals of equity with The human need for each composer to be valued based on Their OWN music and individual expression. You won't want to miss this conversation!If you enjoy this content, please consider supporting The show at http://www.patreon.com/choralosophy for as little as 3$ a month AND receive subscriber only content There. Please support our sponsors by checking out These sites. Be su  less

The time has come again to unite singers from all over The world, regardless of country, age, gender or genre, in The universal tradition of choral music. Our partner Choir association Associação Cultural da Beira Interior is once again, for...

[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...