The Choral Society is a 150-voice ensemble of experienced professional and avocational singers who volunteer their time and talents in the service of the Choral art form. Supported by some of New York’s finest freelance orchestra players, the Choral Soci...  moreThe Choral Society is a 150-voice ensemble of experienced professional and avocational singers who volunteer their time and talents in the service of the Choral art form. Supported by some of New York’s finest freelance orchestra players, the Choral Society’s concerts are designed to bring the arts directly to the community through the uniquely inclusive medium of Choral singing. The Choral Society is in residence at Grace Church in New York, one of the city’s most beloved landmarks.  

SERENADES Choral Travel is a unique Choral and cultural program that brings together avid Choral enthusiasts, dedicated amateurs and professional musicians alike, who strive for Choral excellence. These "Serenaders" seek opportunities to...  moreSERENADES Choral Travel is a unique Choral and cultural program that brings together avid Choral enthusiasts, dedicated amateurs and professional musicians alike, who strive for Choral excellence. These "Serenaders" seek opportunities to perform a cappella Choral repertoire spanning from the Renaissance up through the 21st century, in glorious art filled churches and unique venues throughout the "off-the-beaten-path" regions of Europe, in charming hill top towns, with other likeminded Choral singers, working with leading Choral conductors in the field. SERENADES Choral Travel singing participants and their travel companions, in addition to staying in 4-star accommodations during this unique, comprehensive and life transforming artistic and cultural program, also get to "taste" what the local region offers culturally, be it exquisite art, architecture, history, as well as the local food and wine, through guided tours, special organized meals in hand-picked re...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I was running a Workshop recently, and somebody grabbed me in the break and said: “I can’t believe how patient you are with us!”. &n...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I was running a one-day Workshop a while back and it seemed to me that the whole thing wasn’t gelling. People seemed uninspired, energy was low, and i...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I teach a song by ear in less than an hour at a Workshop. Everyone picks it up really quickly and then they sing it brilliantly. We’ve been working ...

Support the School of Hard Knocks – attend a concert with Bernadette Peters OR a Workshop with Adrienne Angel   Bernadette Peters in Concert   See the divine Bernadette Peters and help support the School of Hard Knocks as well!  Ha...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last weekend I ran a singing Workshop for 40 strangers. As always everyone worked well together (no prima donnas!) and we produced a wonderful sound at the...

[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...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A while back I went to a Workshop run by the amazing Su Hart who has spent around 25 years working with the Baka people of Central Africa. Living in the ra...

[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...