glorious first try!

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I wAnt to share with you how I view Open-access community choirs.     I’d like to think that the choirs I run are a bit different from...

The World Youth Choir singing at the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo, December 10th 2011, in front of the 3 laureates, And the royal family.

An class="view_more">We take pleasure in singing songs of joy, struggle, liberation, celebration And peace from around the World. We are a mainly secular, community choir where everyone is welcome. No audition. No need to read music (unless you wAnt to). We're a friendly bun...  moreAn>An class="view_more" style="display:none;">We take pleasure in singing songs of joy, struggle, liberation, celebration And peace from around the World. We are a mainly secular, community choir where everyone is welcome. No audition. No need to read music (unless you wAnt to). We're a friendly bunch - why not come along And give us a go?  An>

A fun, lively community choir, always trying new things. We're Open to Anyone regardless of experience or ability - all we ask for is enthusiasm!

Scenic Folklore Competition Winner during the World Choir Games - Cincinnati 2012. For info on pieces, contact music@kearsney.com Like our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/KearsneyCollegeChoir

An class="view_more">North AtlAnta Voices, is An opportunity for those who are looking for a musical outlet to sing And be a part of one of the most magical communities, a choir. Our aim is for Anyone And everyone to participate. Membership is Open to people of all experien...  moreAn>An class="view_more" style="display:none;">North AtlAnta Voices, is An opportunity for those who are looking for a musical outlet to sing And be a part of one of the most magical communities, a choir. Our aim is for Anyone And everyone to participate. Membership is Open to people of all experiences And backgrounds regardless of ability. Come sing And be one of our North AtlAnta Voices!  An>

An class="view_more">DozAn wa Awtar Singers received two Gold Diplomas for its participation in the 8th World Choir Games held in Riga, Latvia this year. The Games included twenty seven thousAnd singers from four hundred choirs representing seventy three countries. DozAn wa A...  moreAn>An class="view_more" style="display:none;">DozAn wa Awtar Singers received two Gold Diplomas for its participation in the 8th World Choir Games held in Riga, Latvia this year. The Games included twenty seven thousAnd singers from four hundred choirs representing seventy three countries. DozAn wa Awtar, under the leadership of its Founder And Director Shireen Abu Khader, competed in two categories: Scenic Folklore And Mixed Choirs; singing Arabic songs in both And receiving a Gold Diploma in each category. This is the first time JordAn is represented in An international choral competition. On this occasion, Shireen Abu Khader expressed her immense pride at this accomplishment And international recognition And commended the continuous efforts of the singers which led to this achievement. She also thAnked all those who have given both finAncial And moral support to the choir, as this could not have been achieved without their help. For more information please contact the choir at info@dozAnwaawtar.com or facebook.com/dozAnawtar  lessAn>

An class="view_more">FHCS was formed in 1951 And has grown into An ambitious 100-strong choir. Membership is Open to Anyone with or without choral experience. We aim for high stAndards, And of course strong singers are always valued – but you don’t have to be able to read m...  moreAn>An class="view_more" style="display:none;">FHCS was formed in 1951 And has grown into An ambitious 100-strong choir. Membership is Open to Anyone with or without choral experience. We aim for high stAndards, And of course strong singers are always valued – but you don’t have to be able to read music, And there are no auditions. The age rAnge of members stem from 20 to over 70 so there is room for everyone. If you’re not sure which voice part you are then Christopher Wray, our Musical Director, cAn help you with this. The Choir performs three public concerts each year, at Easter, in the Summer And at Christmas. We also support the local communities by singing at various events And this includes raising funds for charities. Each year we also sing away from London which combines singing to Another community, or combining a performAnce with their choir, with a fun day out. At times we take more extensive trips And you cAn see details on these events in our ‘News Items’ section of the website. FHCS is also a very social Choir And apart from a...    lessAn>

We are a drop-in community choir with weekly meetings Open to Anyone who wAnts to join us. We also facilitate vocal improvisation sessions. Visit our website for more information www.7thWaveSingers.com