[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Back in January I shared with you my journey so far of Becoming a choir leader.     Yes, I am a choir leader, and I have one community choir...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Jargon is a useful shorthand for people in the know. But for those outside our world, it can be confusing or even meaningless.     We ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A friend asks you to comment on their singing or asks you if you think they can sing at all.     What can you say without hurting thei...

"Vincent" by @Don McLean Solo: Brain Joubert Arrangement by Gavin Wild Performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir as part of STBB's 121 year birthday celebrations Conducted by Leon Starker NOTICE: All Covid-19 regulations were followed in the making o...  more"Vincent" by @Don McLean Solo: Brain Joubert Arrangement by Gavin Wild Performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir as part of STBB's 121 year birthday celebrations Conducted by Leon Starker NOTICE: All Covid-19 regulations were followed in the making of this production Social Media: STBB Website: https://stbb.co.za/  

"Jean’s", based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, was established in the fall of 1998. Its 30 singers represent each and every possible walk of life. Good, solid, serious musical work, hand in hand with a particularly warm, family-like atmosphere, ...  more"Jean’s", based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, was established in the fall of 1998. Its 30 singers represent each and every possible walk of life. Good, solid, serious musical work, hand in hand with a particularly warm, family-like atmosphere, have made every “Jean’s” rehearsal and performance something very special indeed. Our popularity is due in equal measure to the high quality of our performances and to our repertoire,“Love Around the World”, a wonderful songbook comprised of original five-part arrangements (all arranged by Jeanne Rabin herself) of the world’s most beloved love songs of all time – both in Hebrew and English, with a sprinkling of other languages as well.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about Choosing a running order for your concert or CD.     This week I want to tackle the slightly easier task of selectin...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Singing together creates a real sense of community. Sometimes a choir arises from an existing community, but other times the creation of a choir builds a ...

La Corale polifonica di Arsoli, nasce nell’estate del 2009, con l’intento di coltivare un interesse e una passione comuni: la musica ed in particolare il canto. Si compone di 40 elementi di età varia molti dei quali provenienti già da esperienze music...  moreLa Corale polifonica di Arsoli, nasce nell’estate del 2009, con l’intento di coltivare un interesse e una passione comuni: la musica ed in particolare il canto. Si compone di 40 elementi di età varia molti dei quali provenienti già da esperienze musicali di vario genere e di vario livello. Il suo repertorio spazia tra brani di musica sacra, profana, operistica e di tradizione popolare; Dall’agosto 2009 svolge concerti, anima messe e cerimonie; partecipa ad eventi di beneficenza, di promozione culturale e di gala privati e non; partecipa a rassegne e festival corali. Organizza ogni anno ad Arsoli la “Rassegna musicale in onore di N.S.di Guadalupe”, la cui prima edizione coincide con il debutto della corale (Agosto 2009), sempre ad Arsoli, in occasione delle festività natalizie, organizza “A Christmas Carol, note di Natale” un concerto in collaborazione con il coro giovanile “Allegre Note” di Arsoli. Ha partecipato a lezioni-concerto in istituti scolastici tra cui il Liceo Vitruvio P. di Avezzano. ...    less

Coral Infantil y Juvenil del Colegio Pureza de María de Madrid. Más de sesenta voces de entre 3 y 16 años entregadas a la música para conseguir la educación integral en valores culturales y educativos de sus miembros.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]A vital part of a choir leader's job is to spend time planning: individual rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, choir seasons, etc.   photo by webmink &...