[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Once upon a time there were two singers: Olga and Little Erik. They  did not like choir warm ups. Olga always came late so she could avoid them. Littl...

The Shrewsbury Theatre Singers is a new and exciting choir that started in September 2021. ​Sessions run on Tuesdays 5:30-7pm during term time, a length of 12 weeks. Open to anyone (age 8+ to adult) with a love of musical theatre, the group works on excel...  moreThe Shrewsbury Theatre Singers is a new and exciting choir that started in September 2021. ​Sessions run on Tuesdays 5:30-7pm during term time, a length of 12 weeks. Open to anyone (age 8+ to adult) with a love of musical theatre, the group works on excelling in musical theatre singing, good vocal techniques and harmony work. Movement and/or acting plays a part, with plenty of opportunities for solo and small group singing if desired.   

End of the World is a song originally written by Nelly Furtado and Rick Nowels. According to Nelly this was her favorite 'love Song' from the album 'The Spirit Indestructible' We have done our rendition of the song to share the spirit of Valentine w...  moreEnd of the World is a song originally written by Nelly Furtado and Rick Nowels. According to Nelly this was her favorite 'love Song' from the album 'The Spirit Indestructible' We have done our rendition of the song to share the spirit of Valentine with the rest of the world. Arranged by Henry Wanjala Soloist: Mark Luther Guitarist: Charles Murage Video by Smith Hems Audio Recorded at WEX Media Song Available on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/end-of-the-world/1452744401?i=1452744402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Cnt6lI4dyMQrZitnFVM3D Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/kenyan-boys-choir/end-of-the-world-single/ALjq2mPddgklxp4  less

The Magnets a cappella version of Doorbell by The White Stripes. Footage taken from The Magnets "Gobsmacked" DVD

Ginger and Tonic's a cappella version of Florence and the Machine's 'Shake it Out'.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There have been grumblings in my choir of late. Some people are not happy.     But is it possible to keep everyone in a choir happy?  ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week in How to teach (and learn) a song by ear 1  I wrote about the oral tradition, teaching by ear, starting notes and breaking a song down into...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m often asked by choir members to play a recording of a song before I start teaching it so they can get an idea of how it sounds.   ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As promised in last week’s post (Singers who learn by ear vs. those who use sheet music – what happens when they swap?), this is the firs...

We are happy to see you in 2013 Yeosu International Choir Competition & Festival. Under the Slogan of “Songs of Ocean, Songs of Joy”, the 2013 Yeosu International Choir Competition & Festival will be a venue where people who love choral music...