[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many English pop groups in the 60s started off by emulating their cousins from across the pond and sang with an American accent. Cliff Richard still does! ...

[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...

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in the Voices of Gold performance

2016 Christmas Concert at Knox United Church, Saskatoon, SK. Directed by Richard Janzen 0:00 - O Come, O Come Emmanuel (arr. Richard Janzen) 3:00 - the Glory Of the Father (Egil Hovland)

Shumayela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this Choir for treble and changing voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of musical tastes. the Choir has toured throughout Briti...  moreShumayela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this Choir for treble and changing voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of musical tastes. the Choir has toured throughout British Columbia and Alberta. In July 2011, they sang in Ottawa at the Unisong festival for Canada Day, and in July 2013 the group was featured at the presitigious and exciting international Festival 500 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Wherever the Choir travels, we spread the joy of music-making and hope to bring communities together through song. Shumayela offers a focus on thorough and excellent music education, with singers learning about healthy vocal production, the body-voice connection, and vibrant performance presence as well as a strong emphasis on musical literacy, music theory, and sightsinging skills. As with all our ensembles, Shumayela provides a secure and accepting social environment where all singers feel their importance as members of the group...    less

Ars Cantica Ensemble rehearsing the song "Sa 'Yo Lamang" at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chapel. Composed by: Fr. Manoling Francisco Arranged by: Mr. Robert Delgado *This is the first time that we're singing this song with this kind of arrangement....  moreArs Cantica Ensemble rehearsing the song "Sa 'Yo Lamang" at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chapel. Composed by: Fr. Manoling Francisco Arranged by: Mr. Robert Delgado *This is the first time that we're singing this song with this kind of arrangement. http://arscanticaensemble.blogspot.com MUSICAL DIRECTOR Ms. Julie Garcia SOPRANOS Chinn Kalingo Cezua Pangilinan ALTOS ER Baring Puri Espeleta Julie Garcia Choy Zablan TENORS Mark Agngarayngay Ramil Angeles Ricky Cabico Toper Torres Bong Vibar BASSES Edwin Estrada Lhance Lim Joseph Sierra  less

the Major Minors Children's Choir (aged 5-12) are really looking forward to their concert  "One Small Voice" on Sunday June 8th.   the New Zealand based Choir have been working on a variety of songs and this fun concert has something for every...

the Antioch Chamber Ensemble sings the world premiere of "Another Lullaby for Insomniacs" by Matthew Brown March 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Chapel, NYC Another Lullaby for Insomniacs BY A.E. STALLINGS Sleep, she will not linger: She turns her moon-cold...  morethe Antioch Chamber Ensemble sings the world premiere of "Another Lullaby for Insomniacs" by Matthew Brown March 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Chapel, NYC Another Lullaby for Insomniacs BY A.E. STALLINGS Sleep, she will not linger: She turns her moon-cold shoulder. With no ring on her finger, You cannot hope to hold her. She turns her moon-cold shoulder And tosses off the cover. You cannot hope to hold her: She has another lover. She tosses off the cover And lays the darkness bare. She has another lover. Her heart is otherwhere. She lays the darkness bare. You slowly realize Her heart is otherwhere. there's distance in her eyes. You slowly realize That she will never linger, With distance in her eyes And no ring on her finger.  less

the impact of climate change can already be seen around the globe. This critical issue should leave traces also on Choir Life, and we therefore initiated Earth Choir 2016 – Voices for a Living Planet. Welcome to join us! the project is as ...