A children's nonsense clapping song in the Ashanti language: "Sorry old man, the little boy has made you fall over. Sorry." This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2013 at St. Mary's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A few years ago I was asked by BBC Radio Suffolk to create a choir from scratch to perform in a concert in aid of Children in Need: The Big Night Out...

This fun-loving group of women enjoys singing together, not just for the performance factor, but also for the pure joy of singing together. We have about 25 members currently, but we are gaining new members each year. We put on two "shows" each ...  moreThis fun-loving group of women enjoys singing together, not just for the performance factor, but also for the pure joy of singing together. We have about 25 members currently, but we are gaining new members each year. We put on two "shows" each year to raise funds that benefit the chorus as a whole. We also perform throughout the year at various venues - retirement communities, nursing homes, churches, banquets, and other events.  

Citara Ghana is still busily rehearsing towards the Executive Launch of their Maiden Album dubbed “Afutusem 1” in November. U just can't miss it. Take a listen.. MD Sam Boakye Kyeremateng on the keyboard. Enjoy a blessed Sabbath with this tune.

Pride of Baltimore Chorus is part of Sweet Adelines International - a worldwide organization of women dedicated to singing 4-part harmony, barbershop style. Rehearsals are on Monday nights in at the parish hall of Atonement Lutheran Church, 9121 Old Harf...  morePride of Baltimore Chorus is part of Sweet Adelines International - a worldwide organization of women dedicated to singing 4-part harmony, barbershop style. Rehearsals are on Monday nights in at the parish hall of Atonement Lutheran Church, 9121 Old Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234 You'll come for the music but you'll stay for the fun and friendship!  

Hawaiian earth blessing. A song/ dance from the hula tradition. "Yes, we mean this, we shall take care of this land/ sacred place, and do what is right". This is from The OK Chorale's first ever public concert in Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK on 24 March 201...  moreHawaiian earth blessing. A song/ dance from the hula tradition. "Yes, we mean this, we shall take care of this land/ sacred place, and do what is right". This is from The OK Chorale's first ever public concert in Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK on 24 March 2012. Not the best of lighting! Also a bit wobbly in places as it was many of the singers' first time in front of an audience. www.chrisrowbury.com  

From Elbow's 2008 album Seldom Seen Kid. This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2013 at St. Mary's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK.

We are a very friendly, enthusiastic and welcoming group of men. Our membership is made up of men from all walks of life who get together on a Tuesday night with a common goal - making music!

43. International Choir Contest Tolosa, Spain. Certamen Coral de Tolosa. This is a service of Choral Festival Network (CFN) www.choralfestivalnetwork.org Vocal Groups Sacred Music grupos vocales musica religiosa, October 31 2011

Eric Whitacre & Rezonans, Zorlu Center PSM, 08.11.2014 Guest Conductor/Konuk Şef: Eric Whitacre Artistic Director/Sanat Yönetmeni: Burak Onur Erdem Rezonans, 2010 sonunda koro müziğini en kaliteli şekilde icra etmek üzere kuruldu. Tecrübeli koris...  moreEric Whitacre & Rezonans, Zorlu Center PSM, 08.11.2014 Guest Conductor/Konuk Şef: Eric Whitacre Artistic Director/Sanat Yönetmeni: Burak Onur Erdem Rezonans, 2010 sonunda koro müziğini en kaliteli şekilde icra etmek üzere kuruldu. Tecrübeli koristlerden oluşan topluluk; Borusan Müzik Evi, Aya İrini Müzesi, Avusturya Kültür Ofisi gibi İstanbul’un prestijli mekânlarının yanı sıra, birçok koro festivalinde ve Türkiye’nin farklı şehirlerinde performans gösterdi. Rezonans, gerek koro şefliği atölyelerinde, gerekse uluslararası projelerde Simon Carrington, Volker Hempfling, Klaus-Jürgen Etzold, Qin Huang, Nigel Short, Brady Allred ve Paulo Lourenço gibi konuk şeflerle çalışma imkânı buldu. 'Geçsin Günler' albümünde İncesaz'a eşlik etti. Rezonans, çağdaş dönem eserleri üzerinde yoğunlaşan bir repertuvara sahip. Özellikle Türk bestecilerin 20. ve 21. yüzyıl eserleri, koro için önemli bir odak noktası oluşturuyor. Besteciler Hasan Uçarsu ve Özkan Manav’ın dünya prömiyerlerini gerçekleştiren ekip, Kamran İnce’n...    less