Choirs are powerful. They bring people together, create community, and offer a space for shared expression. But beneath the harmonies, there are often hidden dynamics - unspoken anxieties, unaddressed needs, and cultural assumptions that can limit who tru...

[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...

[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...

[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 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...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many Choirs will be starting back soon after a long break.   photo by velkr0   This is the perfect time to shake things up a bit if y...

Sheet music available at: https://www.santiagoveros.site/producto/kyrie-eternal-unity/ Jacksonville Univeristy Choirs and Don Thomson Chorale perform the World Premier of "Kyrie" by Santiago Veros making a professional recording in Terry Concert Hall u...  moreSheet music available at: https://www.santiagoveros.site/producto/kyrie-eternal-unity/ Jacksonville Univeristy Choirs and Don Thomson Chorale perform the World Premier of "Kyrie" by Santiago Veros making a professional recording in Terry Concert Hall under the direction of Dr. Julian Bryson. This is the Santiago Veros' most ambitious project yet: a Mass constructed year by year, forming an unparalleled consortium. Every movement of this mass is powered by a distinct consortium, uniting Choirs from every corner of the earth. Year after year, we unveil new segments, slowly revealing the full magnificence of this work. Our journey is set to culminate in 2030, by which time we aim to have united 50 Choirs in this extraordinary musical voyage. This video offers you a glimpse into the genesis of this grand endeavor, a celebration of collective spirit and musical innovation. Stay tuned as we embark on this awe-inspiring journey. contact@santiagoveros.site  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As a member of the Natural Voice Network I share their belief that everybody can sing and nobody should be excluded from music-making. Which is why n...

[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...

Plurielles is a women's vocal ensemble based in Strasbourg, France. Directed by Cécile Bienz, this group of amateur but experienced singers is dedicated to sharing their passion for music and developing adventuresome and challenging collaborations that ga...  morePlurielles is a women's vocal ensemble based in Strasbourg, France. Directed by Cécile Bienz, this group of amateur but experienced singers is dedicated to sharing their passion for music and developing adventuresome and challenging collaborations that gather amateurs and professional musicians. These enthusiastic young women strive to build bridges between diverse cultural backgrounds: they are dedicated to musical excellence in the performance of both folk music as well as classical choral repertoire and contemporary creation. Dirigé depuis septembre 2014 par Cécile Bienz, l’ensemble vocal féminin Plurielles rassemble des chanteuses expérimentées désirant s’investir en amateur dans une aventure humaine et musicale exigeante. Guidé de 2000 à 2010 par Catherine Fender, puis de 2010 à juin 2014 par Jean-Philippe Billmann, cet allègre groupe de jeunes femmes jette des ponts entre les divers milieux culturels. Elles osent autant les traditions populaires que les musiques savantes et la création, rassemblent ...    less