"Glory to God in The Highest" at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Rochester, MN directed by Al Reesnes

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   Last week I wrote about getting feedback from Singers and choir leaders. But not all feedback is equal.   Feedback can come in many forms: speech, wr...

Photo taken during our performance at The 2014 Region 31 Convention, Target The Top Image credit: Event Photos (www.event-photos.co.uk)

If you want to be part of The premiere of a work with Singers from all over The world, I want to tell you that you are in The right place! We will make an incredible virtual choir togeTher. This experience will bring The work «The Last March of Des...

Extraordianry Singers of extraordinary Finnish music - contemporary with it's roots in folk music

Message from Philip Lawson - From 2012 I will be moving on from The King's Singers to give myself more time for composing and arranging. If you would like to discuss commissioning a piece from me or organising a choral workshop or arranging seminar pl...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]I’ve been praised many times by The Singers I work with for being so patient. Which makes me wonder: what’s The alternative?I must admit that I ...

Although a relatively new player in The world of music, it has not taken long for Six Vocal Ensemble to leave Their mark. Building upon The inspiration from such groups as Rajaton, The King’s Singers, and The Real Group, Six has charted a unique path, com...  moreAlthough a relatively new player in The world of music, it has not taken long for Six Vocal Ensemble to leave Their mark. Building upon The inspiration from such groups as Rajaton, The King’s Singers, and The Real Group, Six has charted a unique path, combining choral, pop, world, and folk influences, surprising audiences everywhere with The versatility and blend of Their voices. To categorize Their genre is difficult; to experience Their music is indescribable. The members of Six come from entirely different musical backgrounds. In its inception, Six came togeTher as a group of opera and rock Singers, jazz artists and choral traditionalists. From amidst this diversity a common goal has seamlessly forged a unified and surprisingly unique a cappella sound. New and returning audiences alike are left constantly amazed at The musical possibilities of The human voice. As The group continue to develop, each member brings different strengths, adding to The complexity that makes Six Vocal Ensemble. This diversity all...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]     This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use The contact form if you want to submit a question.   Morning St...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   Size is in The eye of The beholder. How ‘big’ a choir is depends on The context of course, but working with a large group of Singers in any ci...