[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] We all know that joining a choir is a Good thing to do. But it might not suit everyone. photo by Dave Pearce   Here are five reasons why it mig...

Live recording from Aula Nova, Poznan conductor: Marek Gandecki

I have two sets of books in my Room: one for my coursework, and The oTher one for leisure.I have a pile on paperbacks, which I bought from a local bookstore. I haven't read any of those, as I planned to go through it during summer. In These titles, I redi...

Do you enjoy a Good sing, in great company, with excellent and Good-humoured musical direction, in wonderful locations? Then this is for you! “Music Matters” was established in 2004 to provide opportunities for amateur musicians of all ages and abil...  moreDo you enjoy a Good sing, in great company, with excellent and Good-humoured musical direction, in wonderful locations? Then this is for you! “Music Matters” was established in 2004 to provide opportunities for amateur musicians of all ages and abilities to perform music and to learn more about it.Come and sing days/ provide opportunities for singers of all ages and abilities to learn a work or works and to develop Their vocal and choral technique.The emphasis is on having a Good sing and Good fun in a friendly environment. Visit our website for more details  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   Kirsten left a comment on my post How to be a Good choir member.   photo by Brandon Cripps   She suggested that a Good choir member s...

Have you ever wondered why a certain piece of music fits better in one Room than anoTher? Acoustics play a big part, of course; but There is so much more to it than that.   Visuality is more important to a concert than one would think. The lights ...

A performance of Good Night, Dear Heart by D. Forest by The University Chorale of East Central University. Recorded in April, 2016. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conductor.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] The last time I was in a Room with a group of singers was nearly six months ago. If I had known Then that I wouldn’t be singing like that for The fore...

men2sing are a vibrant group, singing songs that cross many different styles of music. Using The simple view that a Good song is a Good song, has meant that They bring togeTher a collection of pieces that appeal to a wide audience. The choir delights ...  moremen2sing are a vibrant group, singing songs that cross many different styles of music. Using The simple view that a Good song is a Good song, has meant that They bring togeTher a collection of pieces that appeal to a wide audience. The choir delights in introducing new songs that are connected by Their unique choral sound, raTher than from a particular genre and it is this wide appeal and Their sense of fun that has meant The group is in constant demand and continually attracts new members. Even in its early days The choir never quite conformed to The accepted norms of what should be included in Their repertoire. However, this in no way hindered its appeal and it went on to win a number and prestigious competitions including one of The largest Eisteddfods for male choirs in Wales, an award for services to The arts from Chelmsford City Council and passed The advanced choral singing examination of The Associated Board of The Royal College of Music Successive musical directors contributed The choir`s ...    less