Online rehearsals have had varying degrees of success but have been successful in bringing people together and maintaining a connection when it is currently very much needed ... however, other things we are finding that Musicians and singing groups are re...

In 2025 meeting Music will be back to the hometown of the Renaissance mathematician and astronomer, Copernicus. We are looking forward to see you at the next edition of  Per Musicam Ad Astra International Copernicus Choir Festival and Competition ...

This was originally published on the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  The phrase is that curved line in a piece of Music that is like climbing a mountain.  You start out with lots of excitement.  It is hard work to go up that slanted side an...

Budapest International Choir Festival and Competition - a milestone in the history of choral competitions. Since 1988, choirs are magnetized to join every second year. With an experience of almost 30 years meeting Music has focused on improving its ev...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about the kinds of singing that I like (I may not know much about Music, but I know what I like!).     Now I want to give...

We Are Young as recorded on our campus in 2012 - Music and lyrics by Fun. Video & Production by: Unreel Pictures

FINAL ROUND Helsinki Music Centre September 22, 2012 Gabaq-an Ruben Federizon Conducted by Emmanuel P. de Leon, Jr.

The ensemble is made up of approximately 70 singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to Music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful pe...  moreThe ensemble is made up of approximately 70 singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to Music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful performance opportunities, recordings and a touring program. Brisbane Birralee Voices is acknowledged on home shores and abroad as one of Australia's finest children's choirs. The program encourages young singers to develop their vocal technique and attain Musical excellence and there is a strong focus on nurturing the individual in a broader sense. In addition to the excitement of achieving high artistic goals and the personal enrichment experienced by each member, there is an emphasis placed on the benefits of sharing their gift of Music with others and the intrinsic value of Music within society. This helps develop generosity of spirit, tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity. They meet the demands of their performance and touring schedule by ha...    less

Piano Music for choir? Why not! Written originally for solo vocalist, I turned this into an SATB choral tongue-twister--a cappella--and then added a piano part, which was further orchestrated for choirs performing with orchestra during the holiday season....

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I caught a scene from the movie Spartacus the other day. The character played by Tony Curtis was asked to perform a song. He then proceeded to speak ...