[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   It is always difficult to find suitable venues for choir performances.   photo by Ben Dodson   Churches are usually very welcoming (and oft...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Joining a new choir is a bit like going to big school: it’s exciting, but a bit scary and it will take a while to learn the ropes.   p...

World Premiere performance at the CMEA Conference in Colorado Springs on January 27, 2012) ----- English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up so you won't miss it, Wake up, take advantage, The Tap-Tap is warming up! ...  moreWorld Premiere performance at the CMEA Conference in Colorado Springs on January 27, 2012) ----- English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up so you won't miss it, Wake up, take advantage, The Tap-Tap is warming up! If your legs are short, get a head start; The best time is now, Don't say you didn't know, Those who are wise are those who lead. Don't let time pass you by, It's time for you to get on board, The Tap-Tap is leaving now, It's time for us to go! Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up and don't miss it, The Tap-Tap is taking off! Don't fool around, get on! Don't wait, don't stare, Don't joke around, get on! The Tap-Tap might just leave you! Get up! Stand proud! Those of you who know what you want, Those of you with your minds made up, Don't miss a great opportunity To do something for the nation! Listen, don't miss a great opportunity to do something, Get up, stand proud, don't sit around and wait! Get up! Let's...    Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">Less

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O Mary, Where is your baby? by Gwyn Arch from 'Born in Bethlehem' Cantores CeLestes Women's choir Kelly Galbraith: Director Ellen Meyer: Pianist Angela Peters: soloist recorded on Dec 5, 2015 'The 7 Joys of Christmas - Carols Ancient and Modern'...  moreO Mary, Where is your baby? by Gwyn Arch from 'Born in Bethlehem' Cantores CeLestes Women's choir Kelly Galbraith: Director Ellen Meyer: Pianist Angela Peters: soloist recorded on Dec 5, 2015 'The 7 Joys of Christmas - Carols Ancient and Modern' recorded by Rick Harper www.cantoresceLestes.com http://www.facebook.com/CantoresCeLestes http://www.youtube.com/user/cantoresceLestes http://twitter.com/Cantores_choir  

The Inspira Chamber choir (formerly Calgary Youth Chorus) performs the Canadian folksong "Un Canadien Errant" arranged by Mark Sirett in competition at the 10th Golden Gate International choir Festival. Berkeley, CA, USA

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   We are lucky that singing is a very social activity. Whether we are a choir leader or singer, we are amongst friends each week.     I'm diffe...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just contact me if you want to submit a question that I will answer in a future blog post. &n...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There’s a gig coming up and you’ve still got work to do. Do you keep bashing out the notes until everyone’s perfect or do you rehea...

This month, children and adults will be singing side by side at carol concerts across the UK. The concerts will include works from new collection Carols for Everyone, which features seven carols arranged for SATB choir and children’s choir.   ...