[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community Choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

Gladly present you a new publication, The "Nature" by Battista Pradal for Female voices with Emily Dickinson’s text. Mr Pradal was member of jury in international composition and choral competitions and is artistic director of the well known meeti...

The East Central University Chorale performing "Chanson Eloigneé" by Morten Lauridsen. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting This performance was recorded in the Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Tulsa, during the Oklahoma Music Educators Association 20...  moreThe East Central University Chorale performing "Chanson Eloigneé" by Morten Lauridsen. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting This performance was recorded in the Holy Family Cathedral in downtown Tulsa, during the Oklahoma Music Educators Association 2013 convention. January 17th, 2013.  

[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?...

It takes a fair bit of engery and time to run any Choir...nobody would disagree I hope!   Sometimes it's important to take stock and look at goals for growth and what tasks can be shared with others. For me, with 3 Choirs and a more than full time ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In open-access Choirs (which don’t audition), you often find one or two singers who struggle to pitch notes accurately.   photo by Jes...

Under the auspices of the African Confederation for Choral Music, the African Youth Choir (AYC) was established on 8 April 2012 in Libreville, at the initiative of Choir directors and officers of African Choirs associations. (Www.africanyouthChoir.org) T...  moreUnder the auspices of the African Confederation for Choral Music, the African Youth Choir (AYC) was established on 8 April 2012 in Libreville, at the initiative of Choir directors and officers of African Choirs associations. (Www.africanyouthChoir.org) This biennial project is organizing a technical course with cultural exchange during a Summer camp for two weeks in an African country. Then the Choir is prepared to perform in major events in Africa, or to represent Africa in major festivals included in the global agenda of choral singing. The desire is to gather young singers from around Africa for integration through song, to enrich their cultural diversity, to to become messengers of peace on the continent and throughout the world, but also a model of multiculturalism. 40 singers from 10 african countries are selected after testing (16 to 26 years old) and work with an experienced conductor. Cultural association, non-profit, the African Youth Choir is an answer the needs of a cultural and artistic education...    less

Formed in November 2005, the Choir has performed around England, Wales, parts of France and Germany. Members of the Choir also run a training Choir to train other Choirs to perform Gospel music. The small training Choir is able to travel anywhere. To da...  moreFormed in November 2005, the Choir has performed around England, Wales, parts of France and Germany. Members of the Choir also run a training Choir to train other Choirs to perform Gospel music. The small training Choir is able to travel anywhere. To date they have travelled to Cornwall, Devon, Derbyshire, Wales, France and Germany. The whole Choir is mixed, with approximately 50 singers and performs around 30 times a year. The Choir has raised over £63,000 for charity over their time together. If you want to try Gospel music or want a hand with setting up a Gospel Choir, let us know.  less

Why Everyone Should Join a Choir When They Retire In Britain, over 2.8 million people enjoy the benefits of singing in a Choir. There is music for every taste, from rock and pop Choirs, to gospel and classical. Choral singing isn’t just s...

Alexandrian Voices at Meet Mozart Οι Αλεξανδρινές Φωνές στο "Συναντήστε το Μότσαρτ" Πληροφορίες: http://www.Choirs.gr/2015/07/oi-alexandrines-fwnes-sto-meet-mozart/ Info: http://www.Choirs.gr/2015/07/alexandrian-voices-meet-mozart-in-salzburg/ Facebo...  moreAlexandrian Voices at Meet Mozart Οι Αλεξανδρινές Φωνές στο "Συναντήστε το Μότσαρτ" Πληροφορίες: http://www.Choirs.gr/2015/07/oi-alexandrines-fwnes-sto-meet-mozart/ Info: http://www.Choirs.gr/2015/07/alexandrian-voices-meet-mozart-in-salzburg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1692301271002486/ Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108065264916578562768/events/cmi516o3ho3bgglm7e82e7jp4s4 Χαιρετισμός στην Ειρήνη (Μουσική: Γιώργος Κουρουπός, Από την "Ειρήνη" του Αριστοφάνη, βασισμένο στη Μετάφραση του Κώστα Βάρναλη) ==================================== Greeting to Peace (Music: George Kouroupos, from "Peace" by Aristophanes, based in the translation by Kostas Varnalis) ==================================== Στίχοι: Χαίρε και καλωσόρισες, ω πολυαγαπημένη! Χαίρε και χρόνια ο καημός σου μας πεθαίνει. Εσύ ήσουνα για κάθε μας ζευγίτη και ξωμάχο το μέγα και μονάχο της ζήσης αγαθό. Για τούτο σε ποθώ. Μας έκανες πολλά κι ανέξοδα καλά και βόηθαες τον καθένα πολύ στα περασμένα. Για τούτο σε...    less