This post was originally posted to the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  The other day, there was a question about whether or not a choir director should sing while directing.  This is an age old question but as usual I have my own ideas.  ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes in a small group there is just one person out of step with everyone else.   Photo by Trish Steel   In a large choir, it&rsq...

Welcome to WIFYS, the UK's first-ever international youth singing festival, organised by Sing UK in association with the European Choral Association - Europa cantat (ECA-EC). A week-long festival of music, friendship and discovery awaits! Highlights will...  moreWelcome to WIFYS, the UK's first-ever international youth singing festival, organised by Sing UK in association with the European Choral Association - Europa cantat (ECA-EC). A week-long festival of music, friendship and discovery awaits! Highlights will include a final night Gala Concert in Worcester's magnificent cathedral, featuring the World Premiere of a specially commissioned work from UK composer Bob Chilcott (Five Days that Changed the World with words by Charles Bennett), individual choirs' concerts in venues in and around the historic city of Worcester, sight-seeing trips and activities for visiting choirs, Welcome Concert in the cathedral, and a concert for participants given by a leading UK vocal group. With the festival being the first event of its kind in the UK, we have taken as our theme, 'Peace & Unity', to reaffirm the continuing mission of ECA-EC, and our own shared aspirations, to work towards a more peaceful world through the engagement of young people from different nations coming togethe...    less

Out Aloud is Sheffield's Gay choir. It was formed in 2006 and enables lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgendered people in Sheffield to enjoy singing as a community. There are no auditions and members dont need to be experenced singers or read music.

  Mantras and chanting have been integral parts of various spiritual and meditative practices for centuries, and their benefits are supported by both ancient wisdom and modern research.   Here are some key benefits of chanting and mantra s...

This is us singing the madrigal Adiu Sweet Amarylis, whilst being recorded for BBC Radio.

In its 26 years, The VOCAL Octet has brought polyphonic a-cappella singing in Israel to a fine art. The ensemble has a fascinating and diverse repertoire, most of which is original arrangements written by its members, some with humorous texts. The differe...  moreIn its 26 years, The VOCAL Octet has brought polyphonic a-cappella singing in Israel to a fine art. The ensemble has a fascinating and diverse repertoire, most of which is original arrangements written by its members, some with humorous texts. The different programs also consist of traditional a-cappella arrangements. Among our different programs there are "Misa Criolla" with an authentic South American band; "Le Bouquet de Swing", rich harmonies and jumpy rhythms, well known jazz standards and new arrangements to pop songs; "American Harmony", in which the Israel Chamber Orchestra joins the octet in an American themed program; and our new program, Sgt. Pepper and the Fabulous Four. The VOCAL Octet has collaborated with Israel’s top musicians, and has performed with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Israel Chamber Orchestra, Israel Borochov & East-West Ensemble, composers Sasha Argov, Yoni Rechter and Menachem ...    less

…B-WARE |dem Chor - are approximately 20 singers with different experiences in singing and almost four years of development. Joy and enthusiasm for common choir practice led in April 2011 to an establishment of the charitable association B-Ware e.V.. Yo...  more…B-WARE |dem Chor - are approximately 20 singers with different experiences in singing and almost four years of development. Joy and enthusiasm for common choir practice led in April 2011 to an establishment of the charitable association B-Ware e.V.. Young – vibrant – fresh With our versatile repertoire and a lot of fun singing together we ensure a colourful & melodious mixture.  

The over 60 member Choir was founded in 1985, and is very proficient in singing different genre of music in harmony and has a wide range of repertoire of styles from classical, Contemporary and traditional music. The main focus of the Choir is uplifting s...  moreThe over 60 member Choir was founded in 1985, and is very proficient in singing different genre of music in harmony and has a wide range of repertoire of styles from classical, Contemporary and traditional music. The main focus of the Choir is uplifting souls through Spiritual Gospel music. The Choir has been honoured with many local and national events. The Choir has also had the privilege of singing in several Choir festivals of other denominations. In addition to the Choir singing of daily services, the Choir participates in a number of events in the Church. The Choir by the grace of God has released some album in the year 2014 and 2018 titled “Ever Faithful and Angels Voices” respectively. The Methodist Cathedral of Unity Choir as popularly called has a number of executives who are saddled with the responsibilities of the affairs of the Choir. A few executives of the Choir are: Sir. Roberts Oluwagbenga - Choirmaster/Organist Mr. Davidson Ezeagwula - Asst. Choirmaster Mr. Victor Ekannem - Organist...    less

The acappella group str8voices is singing "Engel" from Rammstein (choir version). For more information visit us on facebook or click www.str8voices.com