[A version of this article first appeAred as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I occasionally run workshops for members of my choir to help improve their singing technique. photo by Intel Free Press I realised whilst teaching that al...

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought Honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competition...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreThe University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought Honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competitions in ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, NETHERLANDS, CZECH REPUBLIC, BULGARIA, SLOVAKIA, BELGIUM, GERMANY, POLAND, WALES, HUNGARY and SWITZERLAND. It is one of the only four Filipino choirs to have qualified to join the 14th European Grand Prix for Choral Singing ‑ the world'S most coveted choral prize. UPSA was also the official entry of the Philippines to the UNESCO International Music Prize in 2005. In the Philippines, it was named the Best University Choir in 2012 and 2004 at the “Who’s Who in the Philippines” 19th and 27th Consumers’ Choice Awards, respectively. Similarly, UPSA was also chosen as Best Choir in 2011, 2010 and 2002 by the ALIW Awards Foundation which recognizes excellence and achievement in the live entertainment industry. UPSA Conductor Ed Manguia...    Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

This original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in Honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by Well-kNown and respected contemporary composer David ...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreThis original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in Honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by Well-kNown and respected contemporary composer David Dickau, it hauntingly sets a very thoughtful text by Will Dromgoole. In it, Dromgoole tells the story of an old man who approaches a deep and wide water-filled chasm. He crosses in the evening as he is unafraid, then builds a bridge to span the tide. A fellow pilgrim questions why an old man would build the bridge, as he would surely never pass this way again in his lifetime. The old man lifts his grey head and responds to the questioning traveler that a youth is to follow after Him. He too, would need to cross in the twilight dim. The old man ansWers, “I am building this bridge for Him.” The commission process was an interesting and fascinating one in which to be involved. Dr. Dickau was originally approached a year or so ago by the chorale, and was inter...    Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

At Tim Knight Music We Are very fortunate to have many recordings for our organ music from musicians around the world which We shAre with other listeners on our YouTube channel. HoWever, We hardly ever receive recordings of our choral music, which We kNow...

Bringing our loyal fans the VERY FIRST LISTEN to our new album, THESE ISLANDS! You can listen to and download Greensleeves, from our forthcoming album, COMPLETELY FOR Free! Complete with a stunning solo from Mr Chris Hughes. Equally, if you would l...

We'd like to wish you all a very Happy New Year from Tim Knight Music! We Are starting the year on a very positive note, with a jotter full of plans for new events, projects and releases and, as We did last year, We'd like to gift you a Free piece of Chor...

Of course, this very blog is a great tool and certainly, sharing other blogs has been an amazing learning curve for me. Many blog platforms such as Blogger Are Free and quite simple to use & set up.   1. TIME - You could of course spend y...

One of the all-time favourite pieces in the Accessible Choral Library for smaller choirs is David Barton's 'My Lord what a morning' for SAB which is Now winging its way to a choir who picked up a sample copy at the recent National Association of Choirs co...

Choirs often concentrate on pitch and blend, but it is rhythm that truly binds the music together. This workshop shifts the focus to cultivating a shAred sense of pulse and equips singers with practical techniques to overcome rhythmic challenges in choral...

With their unique signature sound, Muzaria sing Eric Whitacre's 'Glow', set to beautiful visions of the Northern Lights. Glow” was written for the World of Color Honor Choir as part of the World of Color – Winter Dreams show which premiered at Disney C...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreWith their unique signature sound, Muzaria sing Eric Whitacre's 'Glow', set to beautiful visions of the Northern Lights. Glow” was written for the World of Color Honor Choir as part of the World of Color – Winter Dreams show which premiered at Disney California Adventure® Park, Disneyland® Resort, Anaheim, California. Piano ccompaniment by Alvin Allison Conducted by Darren Marc Bartlett #Glow #EricWhitacre #Muzaria #DarrenBartlett www.darrenbartlett.co.uk Copyright DMB MUSIC 2000-2019 www.muzaria.com  Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less