Community ChoirMartina Schwarz

Welcome to my updated website! I’m Carol Donaldson and I’m a Manchester based musical director / composer of 30 years experience and have been leading community singing since 2000 using the ‘Natural voice’ approach – singing is our birth-right and should be accessible to all – we all have a voice but are often inhibited about using it. Singing together: a fun way to find your natural voice Whether you've only ever sung in the bath, or already sing in a choir, I will soon have you singing in glorious harmony!" Learn more about Chris Rowbury Click here to read the latest on what's happening with my singing groups during the COVID-19 pandemic . A CHOIR IN EVERY CARE HOME NVPN LAHF Sound Sense WP7 Investigate how staff choirs might support residents wellbeing within care homes O3 Models Ladder to the Moon WP8 Consider different approaches to training, including musicians, staff and volunteers, with a view to creating sustainable models. O4 Materials LMN NVPN Sing for Your Life Nordoff Robbins Voluntary Arts Syntheway Magnus Choir VSTi - Free download and software Magnus Choir is a virtual instrument plug-in which can be used to create natural and synthetic choirs, using a combination of synthesis and sampling. Available for Windows and Linux based VST/FST

From the front of the choir: The Natural Voice

Martina is an associated member of NVPN, the production boasts a community chorus of the same size made up of local choirs including Song Works Choir Hackney. Many members of the NVPN run community choirs based on this philosophy, although we are a very broad church with members from all areas of voice work, not just choirs or singing groups. what IS the Natural Voice approach? What exactly is the Natural Voice approach to singing and voice (note the capital letters!)? Sounds Good Choir Chicago: adult choirs for ages 55+. Our seven locations span from city to the suburbs. It's never too late to try something new! The Roundhay Singers is part of the vibrant emerging community choir scene in the UK, and Jon is a member of the Natural Voice Practitioners Network (NVPN), an organisation that promotes community choirs and community based approaches to singing and using the voice.

Welcome to my updated website! I’m Carol Donaldson and I’m a Manchester based musical director / composer of 30 years experience and have been leading community singing since 2000 using the ‘Natural voice’ approach – singing is our birth-right and should be accessible to all – we all have a voice but are often inhibited about using it.

The Stonegate Singers is part of the vibrant emerging community choir scene in the UK, and Jon is a member of the Natural Voice Practitioners Network (NVPN), an organisation that promotes community choirs and community based approaches to singing and using the voice. Choir Keeper - Free download and software reviews - CNET Choir Keeper is a database package that tracks church choirs and their music. It includes sections for choir membership and choir music. Also featured is a scheduling utility for planning when and