Lake Garda: You have to go there, either for the first time or again! Feel at Home in the luminous environment, temperate climate, and luxuriant vegetation along with the majestic landscapes as the background to the remarkable historical and cultural rema...

Nidarosdomens Guttekor from Norway sing John Rutter's beautiful song The Lord Bless You And Keep You. I am sorry about the ending. The Norwegian lady had to tell people that "Shrek" would be Coming up next. Surely she could have waited for a minute !!

From the desire of some now grown-up boys, Coming from the most diverse singing experiences, the Priamo Gallisay Male Choir was born in 2007 which immediately characterized itself for an unusual repertoire in the Nuoro musical panorama. In 2012, the birth...  moreFrom the desire of some now grown-up boys, Coming from the most diverse singing experiences, the Priamo Gallisay Male Choir was born in 2007 which immediately characterized itself for an unusual repertoire in the Nuoro musical panorama. In 2012, the birth of the Priamo Gallisay Cultural Association completes the cultural path desired by the founders. The Corale has about 30 members among its ranks.  

"Without Love" is a heart stirring rendition by 'the Revelations', one of the top 8 male ensembles in the World. Sri Lanka is the Home of 'the Revelations', where they are a loved household name.

Anthem by Edgar Bainton And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, Coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a ...  moreAnthem by Edgar Bainton And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, Coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of Heaven, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. (Revelation 21) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  less

Vocalize is a community choir ran by Lauren Faulkner in saltney. We have around 30 mixed sex members and meet once a week to rehearse. We have performed in many local venues entertaining the community also entering Dee's Got Talent in 2012 Coming third. W...  moreVocalize is a community choir ran by Lauren Faulkner in saltney. We have around 30 mixed sex members and meet once a week to rehearse. We have performed in many local venues entertaining the community also entering Dee's Got Talent in 2012 Coming third. We are an expanding choir with a wide repertoire and have many aims and goals for the future.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is always room for improvement, whether you’re a singer, a choir leader, a choral arranger, a workshop leader or a choir committee member...

Walking Home after choir one night my friend and fellow chorister Barbara and I agreed the hardest piece we’ve ever done was Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis.   Here’s what I wrote about it at the time, (referring specifically to the Cr...

The Goldberg Ensemble Malta specializes in baroque and early classical music (although not exclusively), adopting authentic performance practice techniques. The vocal section of the Goldberg Ensemble, consisting of about 22 singers Coming from various es...  moreThe Goldberg Ensemble Malta specializes in baroque and early classical music (although not exclusively), adopting authentic performance practice techniques. The vocal section of the Goldberg Ensemble, consisting of about 22 singers Coming from various established choirs in Malta, brings together choral enthusiasts to perform primarily baroque choral music in a more exhaustive manner. The musicians too are distinguished performers in their own right who tour Europe extensively, and who are versatile on both modern and baroque instruments. The ensemble's director, Michael Laus, is the inspiration and motivator of the Goldberg Ensemble, whose harpsichord playing and conducting have been highly acclaimed by the international press.  less

My singing weekend in the Cotswolds is shaping up to be a small (but perfectly formed) group of women Coming together to sing amazing harmony songs from around the world. A great chance to do some small group work and really get to grips with those harmon...