[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Ever asked your choir members how they think things are going? Is there a large committee helping to run your choir? If so, you’ve realised that a ch...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Choirs are not meeting at the moment so lots of you have gone online to sing. Given that it will be just you singing at a screen, what can you do to get the ...

-------- english translation -------- Recitative: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem - Matthew 2:1 KJV Trio: Saying, Where is he that is born King of th...  more-------- english translation -------- Recitative: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem - Matthew 2:1 KJV Trio: Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. - Matthew 2:2 KJV Chorus: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, [that will splinter sovereigns and cities] - Numbers 24:17 KJV Choral: How lovely shines the Morning Star! the nations see and hail afar the light in Judah shining. Thou David's Son of Jacob's race, My Bridegroom and my King of Grace, For thee my heart is pining. Lowly, Holy, great and glorious, Thou victorious Prince of graces, Filling all the heavenly places.  less

City of Newport Male Choir (formerly known as Newport Male Voice Choir) is a registered charity that uses the art of music to help other charitable organisations, while giving Choir members a means of self expression with no financial benefit to themselv...  moreCity of Newport Male Choir (formerly known as Newport Male Voice Choir) is a registered charity that uses the art of music to help other charitable organisations, while giving Choir members a means of self expression with no financial benefit to themselves. Our motto is “Making Music, Making Friends”  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   the way an audience responds can affect our performance. In the absence of feedback, our most negative thoughts can raise their ugly heads.   Bor...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   I went to see a concert by Village Harmony this week. It was over an hour long and included an amazing variety of songs from around the world: Georgi...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] We’re always told to focus on the meaning of the lyrics when singing a song in order to communicate it properly and to give some emotion to our delivery...

Israelis are known for having chutzpah, and nobody has more chutzpah than Chutzpah! With more than 80 years experience performing a cappella (unaccompanied) music and a repertoire that ranges from vocal jazz to barbershop, Chutzpah! is &qu...  moreIsraelis are known for having chutzpah, and nobody has more chutzpah than Chutzpah! With more than 80 years experience performing a cappella (unaccompanied) music and a repertoire that ranges from vocal jazz to barbershop, Chutzpah! is "in your face" right from the start and with every chord. Our day jobs of (from top voice down) a lawyer, a voice teacher, a computer programmer, and an army officer don't exactly bring to mind outrageous laughter and tremendous harmonies, but that's just what Chutzpah! brings to every performance.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Last week I began to share a series of 'Frequently asked questions' that I wrote as a result of questionnaires that I used to send round my choir. Here is ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] On the face of it, a workshop or concert can be a resounding success.   photo by Andy Armstrong   But ask individuals about how they think ...