In 2016, Alla Polacca Children and Youth Choir prepared an interactive family Hanukkah concert for POLIN - the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland. The concert was based on traditional Hannukah children’ songs (e.i. Sevivon, Hava Narim...  moreIn 2016, Alla Polacca Children and Youth Choir prepared an interactive family Hanukkah concert for POLIN - the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland. The concert was based on traditional Hannukah children’ songs (e.i. Sevivon, Hava Narima, Maoz Tzur), all sung in Hebrew.  

Come and sing songs from jazz to gospel, from old crooners to contemporary pop, from cultures across the world. We welcome everyone – all you need are vocal cords! Raise the Roof is led by Kirsty Martin. Each term participants have the opportunity to ...  moreCome and sing songs from jazz to gospel, from old crooners to contemporary pop, from cultures across the world. We welcome everyone – all you need are vocal cords! Raise the Roof is led by Kirsty Martin. Each term participants have the opportunity to perform in a concert here at the Horniman. Kirsty Martin is a Choral Activist and MD for Hullabaloo Community Quire in Brighton. She is a prolific composer and arranger for community choirs, and travels extensively to share her infectious and joyful funkysoulybluesyfolky vocal vision with singers nationwide!  less

Men of Faith Passing on the Faith through Songs of Praise - continuing the Gospel Quartet tradition at Augsburg College, the mission of the ACS is to present concerts that personalize a Christian faith & encourage listeners to establish & deepen a...  moreMen of Faith Passing on the Faith through Songs of Praise - continuing the Gospel Quartet tradition at Augsburg College, the mission of the ACS is to present concerts that personalize a Christian faith & encourage listeners to establish & deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ & to provide a fellowship for me who find joy in singing songs that have musical excellence, address the heart and reflect a variety of musical traditions.  

[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...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir]   Somebody asked me the other day if I do workshops on songs from the musicals. I don't like musical theatre, so the answer was a resounding “No&rdquo...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir]At any singing workshop I run there will probably be someone who already knows one of the songs I’m teaching. photo by Sludge G If that is you, what ...

[The views expressed in this blog are from My personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from My personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from My personal experiences from 25 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 across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from My personal experiences from 25 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 across th...