Whatcom Chorale is a mixed choir of approximately 90 singers. We are headquartered in Bellingham, WA and have been Singing since 1972. This year marks our 40th anniversary!

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Music and Singing are auditory experiences. We don’t need to see the musicians or singers to appreciate their music. So why bother going...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about choirs that choose not to perform. None of the choirs or Singing groups that I have run were formed as performing groups.   ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Do you have to be able to read music to sing? Lots of people believe so and are put off joining choirs, or even Singing at all, as a result.   &n...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Hark the herald angels sing. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge. Slade’s Merry Christmas everybody. White Chr...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In 2010 artist Susan Philipsz won the Turner Prize  for "a sound piece consisting of her own frail beautiful voice Singing a Scottish lament over the ...

We are an active French community choir that presents 4 to 6 concerts per year. Our trademark is Singing all concerts by memory, which means that with a changing repertoire, our members have to be willing to work hard. We sing widely around our own region...  moreWe are an active French community choir that presents 4 to 6 concerts per year. Our trademark is Singing all concerts by memory, which means that with a changing repertoire, our members have to be willing to work hard. We sing widely around our own region in France but are looking to exchange with a choir further afield in the near future.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There are times in most choirs when a soloist or a small ensemble is required. These roles can be allocated by the MD but in many cases singers are a...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I ran a gospel Singing weekend recently. One of the songs was flagging a bit so I suggested people ham it up a bit and be more “American”.  ...

The primary goal of the Choir is to raise intercultural awareness skill, communication skill and holistic learning skill via Singing and to raise funds for continued development and support of the academic programs. Providing for children’s well being and...  moreThe primary goal of the Choir is to raise intercultural awareness skill, communication skill and holistic learning skill via Singing and to raise funds for continued development and support of the academic programs. Providing for children’s well being and qualified education utilizing the transformative power of music. The program features well-loved children’s songs, body percussion, hand clapping, traditional and contemporary songs.