[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I realise that apart from my profile page on this blog, you probably don’t know much about me or my journey to become a Choir and singing workshop lea...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I often get people writing to me for advice about Choirs. Some of them don’t agree with the direction their Choir leader is taking them, some ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The fact is that pretty much anyone can lead a Choir. Some do it better than others and some do it worse, but it’s not rocket science. However,...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] How do you know if a Choir session or singing workshop or performance has been a success? photo by shadowkilla_tk And if it has gone badly, how does that...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I find it hard to believe, but I started my Choir WorldSong way back in October 1997. In 2007, we planned several events to celebrate our 10th anniversary...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I started my first community Choir over 20 years ago. I used to worry that, after the long summer break, the singers would have forgotten me and wouldn’...

This year I had the opportunity to capture the journey of the Grande Prairie Boys' Choir up in Canada. It was an incredible experience. I appreciated seeing the way the conductor (Jeannie Vanwynsberghe Pernal) helped steer the Choir through all the ups, d...

Choir of Hard Knocks  10th Anniversary "Hope and Inspiration" Tour Melbourne Street Choir Inc and Scotch College proudly present the Choir of Hard Knocks with Founding Artistic Director, Dr Jonathon Welch AM Thursday, 10 March 2016, 6.30...

Stella Choir, based in Tangier, Morocco, is a polyphonic Choir ensemble, divided into 8 voice groups : SSAATTBB. Stella's repertoire embraces a diverse array of languages such as Arabic, Norwegian, Spanish, English, Zulu, French, Isixhosa, Filipino, Chine...  moreStella Choir, based in Tangier, Morocco, is a polyphonic Choir ensemble, divided into 8 voice groups : SSAATTBB. Stella's repertoire embraces a diverse array of languages such as Arabic, Norwegian, Spanish, English, Zulu, French, Isixhosa, Filipino, Chinese, Hungarian, and beyond. The Choir's mission is to craft a vibrant and inclusive musical journey steeped in multiculturalism.  

Conducted by Peggy Hua Reincarnations: Cor Flammae's debut concert with Queer Arts Festival | July 24th, 2014 Introduction: There once lived a Man in a Castle, and a strange man was he. He shunned the Countess’ parties; he yawned at town meeti...  moreConducted by Peggy Hua Reincarnations: Cor Flammae's debut concert with Queer Arts Festival | July 24th, 2014 Introduction: There once lived a Man in a Castle, and a strange man was he. He shunned the Countess’ parties; he yawned at town meetings; he would not let the doctor take his pulse; he did not go to church on Sundays. Oh what a strange man is the Man in the Castle! First Madrigal: Ev’ry Sunday afternoon, soft winds fanning the fading sun, all the respectable folk went out walking slowly on the pink promenade by the sea. Proud husbands velvety-plump, with embroider’d silk-pale ladies. At four o’clock they all greeted each other; They spoke ill of each other at six: “How d’you do?” “Very well, thank you.” “Have you heard?” “Pray, do tell me.” “Tcha tcha tcha tcha tcha ra tcha ra tcha...” “How funny, how amusing, how odd! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!” “How well you look!” “How pretty your dress!” “Thank you.” “Thank you.” “Good-bye.” “Good-bye.” “Isn’t she a gossip!” “Isn...    less