There might be readers of this Blog who want to mount a really big work with a relatively small choir. In which case I thought I’d share some thoughts on our current project to perform Verdi’s Messa di Requiem in Guildford on November 24th 201...

[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...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   Shama is from Bangladesh. She loves choral Singing, but wonders if all choral music is religious:   “I love Singing and have been Singing sinc...

Concerta performing Aizu-Bandai-San at the Sing Out With Joy winter concert 12/11/2011.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   You’re learning a song in four-part harmony and you think you’ve nailed your harmony part.   © Copyright Basher Eyre and li...

A small Singing group from the Tamar Valley in Cornwall, we specialise in sacred and secular, ancient and contemporary choral music. We have a growing reputation for Singing in concert. We are also available for hire to Sing in church services, including ...  moreA small Singing group from the Tamar Valley in Cornwall, we specialise in sacred and secular, ancient and contemporary choral music. We have a growing reputation for Singing in concert. We are also available for hire to Sing in church services, including weddings, funerals and special communions. We offer a complete repertoire for Christmas carol concerts and we are also available and pleased to help raise money for charity.  

Formed by Debra Shearer-Dirié in 2009, Fusion has become known for it performances of diverse repertoire with exceptional beauty. The group was formed with some of Brisbane’s best and most experienced ensemble Singers, most of whom Sing regularly with o...  more Formed by Debra Shearer-Dirié in 2009, Fusion has become known for it performances of diverse repertoire with exceptional beauty. The group was formed with some of Brisbane’s best and most experienced ensemble Singers, most of whom Sing regularly with other choirs in and around the city and have extensive performing and touring experience both around Australia and internationally. The Singers range across an assortment of careers, from educators to environmental engineers, and from students to musicians. They are Drawn together because of their passion for Singing and produce an energy in performance that immediately connects with their audience. In programming, Fusion specialises in early and new music – from Jean Mouton and Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla to Cyrillus Kreek, Arvo Pärt, and Henryk Mikolaj Górecki. The ensemble prides itself on delivering an artistic product that combines choral maturity with youthful vibrancy to bring a fresh sound to music that is not often performed in the region.  less

Play It Forward invites Singers from around the globe to participate in the inaugural launch of NO MORE EXCUSES - anti-bullying program, with the world premiere of an exciting new virtual music video! ABOUT NO MORE EXCUSES Play It Forward is thrilled an...

Brava performing Tutira Mai (We Stand as One) at the Sing Out With Joy winter concert 12/11/2011.

We are directed by Charles West, a patient and perceptive guy with a good sense of humour who quickly identifies where and when we need his help and guidance. We Sing a variety of music which, in some cases, is arranged by Charles. We rehearse, with a...  moreWe are directed by Charles West, a patient and perceptive guy with a good sense of humour who quickly identifies where and when we need his help and guidance. We Sing a variety of music which, in some cases, is arranged by Charles. We rehearse, with a break for chat and refreshment at St Leonards Primary School in Exeter on Wednesday evenings.