[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   Over The years I have run Choirs and singing groups all based on The same principles, but in different locations. The general mix of genders, ages, backgro...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   I have to admit that I’m not really a lyric person. I might have been listening to a particular pop song in English for years when I suddenly realise...

Traditions. It is important for you to show your folklore style, to save and hand on The next generation? We think so. You sing in a Choir or dance in a Folklore group? We can give you great platform for your aim. Please check The dates and location...

De Profundis for SATB Choir and organ which I wrote in remembrance for The dead of The First World War. If you would like to see The score with a view to performance I'd be delighted to let you have a free copy. Email bernardheyes@talktalk.net www.bernard...

Coro Et Al Festival 2016

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   The Sing Up programme for Schools was set up by The UK government in January 2007 and was funded by Them until April 2012. Their aim is to “give ever...

[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...

[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...