[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...

Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your softness be known unto all men: the Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing: but in all prayer and supplication, let your petitions be manifest unto God with giving of thanks. And the peace ...  moreRejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your softness be known unto all men: the Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing: but in all prayer and supplication, let your petitions be manifest unto God with giving of thanks. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding keep your hearts and minds, through Christ Jesu Amen. (Words from Philippians IV. vv. 4 - 7)  

Vancouver Cantata Singers perform Estonian composer Veljo tormis' Varjele Jumala (God Protect Us From War) at our BALTIC SHORES concert, May 1, 2010.

Medoma Central S.D.A Youth choir (MeCSDAYC) is a subset of the music department of Medoma Central S.D.A. Church, Ashanti. It's mission is to motivate, enrich, inspire and engage the youth in working for God through evangelism with music. It is open to a...  moreMedoma Central S.D.A Youth choir (MeCSDAYC) is a subset of the music department of Medoma Central S.D.A. Church, Ashanti. It's mission is to motivate, enrich, inspire and engage the youth in working for God through evangelism with music. It is open to all youth who members of Medoma Central S.D.A. Church and are between the ages of 10 and 45. It's membership currently stands at 60. the choir performs during church services and other programs organised by the church. It also organise musical concerts and festivals.  less

the ensemble is made up of approximately 70 singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. they also participate in a variety of wonderful pe...  morethe ensemble is made up of approximately 70 singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. they also participate in a variety of wonderful performance opportunities, recordings and a touring program. Brisbane Birralee voices is acknowledged on home shores and abroad as one of Australia's finest children's choirs. the program encourages young singers to develop their vocal technique and attain musical excellence and there is a strong focus on nurturing the individual in a broader sense. In addition to the excitement of achieving high artistic goals and the personal enrichment experienced by each member, there is an emphasis placed on the benefits of sharing their gift of music with others and the intrinsic value of music within society. This helps develop generosity of spirit, tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity. they meet the demands of their performance and touring schedule by ha...    less

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Praise to thee, Lord Jesus, who in bitter pain, On the cross did suffer, and for our sake wast slain. Thou reign'st with God the Father in Eternity, Lead us, erring sinners, unto heav'n and thee. Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison. (Lord...  morePraise to thee, Lord Jesus, who in bitter pain, On the cross did suffer, and for our sake wast slain. Thou reign'st with God the Father in Eternity, Lead us, erring sinners, unto heav'n and thee. Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison. (Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy). (Original words: Ehre sei dir, Christe der du littest Not) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Despite an apparent re-awakened interest in singing, we don’t sing together like we used to.     TV programmes like X Factor, the voice...

This beautiful song by @Godwill Babette inspired us to share the message of how great and powerful God's word is. We share in the spiritual inspiration drawn from Psalm 138.2 :"I will worship toward thy Holy Temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkin...  moreThis beautiful song by @Godwill Babette inspired us to share the message of how great and powerful God's word is. We share in the spiritual inspiration drawn from Psalm 138.2 :"I will worship toward thy Holy Temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name"-KJV This is our rendition of this wonderful song. Performed By: @Kenyan Boys Choir Arranged for the choir by: Alvin Kadaji Solo: Alvin Kadaji Shot and Directed by: Smith Hems Shot at: P.C.E.A Kariobangi South  less

If you’re a singer on your way to a voice lesson, rehearsal, or audition, it’s always good to do a bit of warming up in the car, because there are few things more annoying to music directors than singers wasting time complaining that they&rsqu...