Community Choirs are often built with the best intentions: warmth, connection, and belonging. But for neurodivergent singers - including those with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and social anxiety - some of the most common "welcoming" beha...

Live Recording from the rehearsal on June 7th 2012 Composer: Rihards Dubra Kyrie from Missa Sine Nomine (for 6 Female voices a cappella) "vocal orange" - women's Choir from Salzburg Conductor: Arūnas Pečiulis www.vocal-orange.at

The present church Choir, one of the finest Choirs of it’s type in the UK, is an excellent mixed-voice Choir with about 30 members who are currently brought up to music by Stephen Dagg, Director of Music (also Director of the Centre for Young Musicians, a...  moreThe present church Choir, one of the finest Choirs of it’s type in the UK, is an excellent mixed-voice Choir with about 30 members who are currently brought up to music by Stephen Dagg, Director of Music (also Director of the Centre for Young Musicians, a division of the Guildhall School, and the London Schools Symphony Orchestra). The Choir’s repertoire of sacred music ranges from the 16th to the 21st centuries, including a recently commissioned and premièred work by Roxanna Panufnik. The Choir sings to a cathedral standard every week at the Sung Eucharist on Sunday and Choral evensong every fourth Sunday. It also sings at special services during the year and goes on tour each summer. Recent tours have been to Bordeaux (2014). Dordodgne/Aquitaine (2013), and Rome (2011, 2012).  less

The Kearsney College Choir performing their world famous "rainstorm" along with Toto's "Africa" at the Pop Choral category in the World Choir Games 2008. The Choir consists of school boys (aged 13 -18) currently attending the College. Many Choirs have ...  moreThe Kearsney College Choir performing their world famous "rainstorm" along with Toto's "Africa" at the Pop Choral category in the World Choir Games 2008. The Choir consists of school boys (aged 13 -18) currently attending the College. Many Choirs have since copied and adapted our 'storm' sequence.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   If I get 30 singers on one of my weekend workshops someone will say “Gosh, what a large group!” whilst another says “Quite low numb...

Marsilio Ficino (1433-1498), Florentine philosopher wrote a wonderful sentence: “Music is nothing more than a Decoration of Silence”. What a wonderful statement.  Shall we take it to the Choir?   Undoubtedly silence is in many way...

The Semitone Singers is a group of Choirs run by Taylor Giacoma, founder of Semitone Studios. Newly formed in 2022, the group is currently comprised of a mixed Choir, a men's Choir, and a women's Choir. The mixed Choir meets at the Manchester Rugby Club, ...  moreThe Semitone Singers is a group of Choirs run by Taylor Giacoma, founder of Semitone Studios. Newly formed in 2022, the group is currently comprised of a mixed Choir, a men's Choir, and a women's Choir. The mixed Choir meets at the Manchester Rugby Club, and the men's and women's Choirs meet at the Wilmslow Rugby Club. The repertoire consists of a little bit of everything - madrigals, movies, musicals, spirituals, shanties, serious songs, silly songs - everything. All singers are welcome, and there is no audition required. We sing as a team, one step at a time.  less

The European Choirs that hosted the SCCC, could not stop talking about their talent, technical ability and discipline.

Going Platinum – 20th Anniversary Concert Sunday 8th March The Button Factory, Temple Bar, Dublin City Centre   Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, one of Ireland's longest-running and most popular gospel Choirs, are celebrating 20 phenomenal yea...

The City of Bath Male Choir are one of the leading Male Choirs in the United Kingdom. The Choir was started back in January 2007 by Founder Grenville Jones. Grenville stepped down at the end of 2022 as conductor and his son, Laurie Jones, has taken on the...  moreThe City of Bath Male Choir are one of the leading Male Choirs in the United Kingdom. The Choir was started back in January 2007 by Founder Grenville Jones. Grenville stepped down at the end of 2022 as conductor and his son, Laurie Jones, has taken on the leadership role as Musical Director. The ‘Boys from Bath’ are a 60 voice auditioned Choir who have entertained audiences across the UK and toured Europe and the world performing in some of the most prestigious concert venues. In 2008 the Choir achieved national acclaim when they reached the finals of a Saturday evening BBC television Choir competition ‘Last Choir Standing’. The Choir sing a wide range of music from traditional, pop, gospel, musicals and secular music. The Boys from Bath always strive to make the best sound and guarantee they will entertain and put a smile on their audiences faces as they experience the Wall of Sound (as quoted by celebrity tenor Russell Watson).  less