Commotio is one of Oxford's foremost chamber choirs, formed in August 1999 to provide a refreshing alternative to the more readily available repertoire offered by most other Choral groups, performing primarily lesser known material of the 20th and 21st ce...  moreCommotio is one of Oxford's foremost chamber choirs, formed in August 1999 to provide a refreshing alternative to the more readily available repertoire offered by most other Choral groups, performing primarily lesser known material of the 20th and 21st centuries. Matthew Berry, the founder and conductor of the choir, enthusiastically promotes the work of a younger generation of composers, as well as bringing to the fore little-known works of more established writers. In short, Commotio offers singers and audiences alike something a little different.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about Audiences at Choral concerts.   Sangstream rehearsal by fiddledidee   But what if your choir doesn’t perform?...

The Fourth Choir is announcing an international Choral composition competition to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, which will fall on 23 April 2016. The winner of the competition will receive a prize of £1000 an...

    http://fiestalonia.net/fest/training-...onductors/ One of the most important components of all the international Choral festivals organized by Fiestalonia is the education and direct exchange of experience between the members of...

Since a long time Rome has been host city for choirs and singers from all over the world, who not only love sacred music but also the idea of coming together in the eternal city and center of Choral music. Inspired by a vibrant atmosphere of friendship e...

Please tell us what makes festivals held under the brand Fiestalonia so popular.  - As an organiser of international Choral festivals and competitions, Fiestalonia appeared as a result of our enthusiastic work, constant search for new ideas and the ...

A fun Choral work about the opening up of Canada by railroad, written by Canadian composer Jeff Smallman.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Not being a regular concert-goer myself, I often wonder why people make the effort to go to concerts.     'A Choral Voyage' concert by d...

Message from Philip Lawson - From 2012 I will be moving on from The King's Singers to give myself more time for composing and arranging. If you would like to discuss commissioning a piece from me or organising a Choral workshop or arranging seminar pl...

Choral competition in Kork (Ireland), May 2013