[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A woman came up to me last Saturday and said “I like coming to your workshops because there are always lots of men”.     Ke...

Southend Vox is a dynamic and captivating not-for-profit modern choir that loves to entertain. The choir sings an eclectic mix of pop classics, show songs, spirituals and contemporary pieces. We love what we do and we also love to use our Singing to co...  moreSouthend Vox is a dynamic and captivating not-for-profit modern choir that loves to entertain. The choir sings an eclectic mix of pop classics, show songs, spirituals and contemporary pieces. We love what we do and we also love to use our Singing to contribute to the community of Southend by performing regularly within the town and by raising money for local charities. We have represented Southend further afield with performances at Dublin's Guinness Storehouse and Union Chapel, London.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A while back I was asked if I would like to conduct an interview on my blog with a well-known Singing group who had just released a new CD.   ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Are you doing your five-a-day for well-being? Here are five things that can help with your feelings of well-being if done daily. five-a-day for wellbeing T...

Mission Statement: The Phoenix Boys Choir, through educating boys in the art of Singing and performing the finest music in the boy choir tradition, develops character, discipline, leadership, global awareness, and a strong commitment to excellence, there...  moreMission Statement: The Phoenix Boys Choir, through educating boys in the art of Singing and performing the finest music in the boy choir tradition, develops character, discipline, leadership, global awareness, and a strong commitment to excellence, thereby contributing to the greater Phoenix musical life and enhancing Arizona's cultural reputation nationally and internationally.  

Born and Bred in Wales, Welcomed Everywhere The choir was founded in 1975 in Flintshire on the Dee estuary. The boys are dedicated to their Singing and passing on that enjoyment to it’s audiences. Flint Male Voice Choir is a registered charity No. 510346...  moreBorn and Bred in Wales, Welcomed Everywhere The choir was founded in 1975 in Flintshire on the Dee estuary. The boys are dedicated to their Singing and passing on that enjoyment to it’s audiences. Flint Male Voice Choir is a registered charity No. 510346. ​ A Unique Sound What you would expect to hear from a Welsh choir, yet made for today. The choir sings a wide variety of music stretching from the 16th century to the 21st, old faithfuls, traditional Welsh hymns and folk songs, plus modern pop and quality contemporary compositions in many languages. Listen to a sample from the hugely successful “Songs Across the Dee” featured on this site. ​ Your Kind of Choir The choir goes where it is invited, Singing for pleasure and to give pleasure. We have covered the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland. In Germany, Austria, Prague, Malta and France. Wherever these men go, new ties are bound and new friendships formed. ​ Universally Recognised Flint choir has always been competitive, it’s the only way to f...    less

One of my favorite choir tricks was to telling my singers to ‘aim for the top side of the pitch.’  This was, of course, because they were Singing flat, and I thought the imagery would give my singers a way of thinking about an abstract co...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People sometimes welcome a distraction from watching rows of identically dressed choristers Singing with books in front of their faces.   Photo by...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many people have no idea how a song is learnt by ear. They assume that written music is a must. But don’t forget that people have been Singing (and l...

2019-11-08 Singing Together: Elvetham Community Choir and Cecilia Singers ECC & CS: Rhythm Of Life