[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 singing workshop led by an internationally acclaimed workshop leader. I was very disappointed at the lack of teaching skills...

Sheet music available by senDing an email to contact@santiagoveros.site RITUAL DEL NUEVO DÍA (Ritual of the new day) SSAA + solo Commissioned by Lockport Township High School Bel Canto Chorale and its conductor Benjamin Saunders About the Work (app...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Sheet music available by senDing an email to contact@santiagoveros.site RITUAL DEL NUEVO DÍA (Ritual of the new day) SSAA + solo Commissioned by Lockport Township High School Bel Canto Chorale and its conductor Benjamin Saunders About the Work (approx. duration 4 mins.) When Santiago and I began to discuss this commission, we kept returning to the subject of mental health and inclusion. In a discussion with students, one student voiced that they “feel excluded and not cared for,” and that their struggle with mental health “has made [them] feel alone and helpless.” Santiago begins the piece with an old, quasi-ritualistic melody that calls back to previous times and traditions. As the work continues, the melody unites together with the other voices to emulate inclusion and unity of voices. His text draws parallels to nature and how we are able to bloom through the darkness of adversity with the help of others. We hope this work aids in our conversations about the importance of discussing mental heal...    onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In my series of posts on How to deal with song lyrics a few weeks back, I said that I believe that song lyrics are stored in a different part of the brain ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve written before about finDing songs for your choir (Where do you find all your songs? and Easy songs for your choir and FinDing songs for your ch...

  [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Lately I’ve been wrestling with the problem of inconsistent attendance at choir. If not everyone comes each week it’s hard to do any de...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes (yes, I admit it), I make a mistake when I’m teaching a new song. It may be a wrong note, wrong timing or wrong phrasing.   ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people find it hard to sing quietly. They seem to run out of breath easily and their voice goes all wobbly.   photo by Cristian V.   Why ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many men (and some women) complain about not having much vocal power on low notes. photo by GigNroll.com If you have good power, control and volume in the ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s the time of year when many people make resolutions, set goals and devise plans for the coming year.   photo by --Tico--   But i...

Due to Covid restrictions all our planned concerts for december 2021 have been cancelled. Instead we bring you a series of rehearsal recorDings... all for free! Enjoy this SATB version of "Wonderful Peace" !