the Fourth Choir (temporary name) will focus on performing great choral works - long and short, New and old, familiar and forgotten - and aim to Sing at the highest competition standards and be semi-professional in a few years time. We think that with al...
"Trechantira", traditional Greek Song
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Once upon a time you could only hear your favourite Song if you travelled to a live performance. It was a special, one-off, shared experience. ...
[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...
A Christian Western Song celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
This year I had the opportunity to capture the journey of the Grande Prairie Boys' Choir up in Canada. It was an incredible experience. I appreciated seeing the way the conductor (Jeannie Vanwynsberghe Pernal) helped steer the choir through all the ups, d...
CROSSing the BAR music: Nilo Alcala poem: Alfred, Lord Tennyson WINNER: IGNITE Composition Commissioning Competition 2017-18 performed by: C4: the Choral Composer/Conductor Collective “Water Music” concert conducted by: Benjamin Arendsen solo... more
Nou sien jy hulle en dan is hulle weer skoonveld...
If you're a beginner Singer and you've just joined a choir, this article is written for you. Maybe you joined the choir because you wanted to test the waters. Maybe you're just too nervous to Sing on your own. Or maybe you jsut enjoy Singing with like mi...