Reading A440 Choir presents choral Music with the added dimension of multi-media storytelling and the incorporation of non-choral arts supplementing our Music in our performances. We also like to enter competitions.

The Lea Singers are a Harpenden-based chamber Choir of 30 singers. Our aims are to achieve high standards of singing and performance, and to contribute to our local community. Our annual programme typically includes 6-8 concerts in the Harpenden area a...  moreThe Lea Singers are a Harpenden-based chamber Choir of 30 singers. Our aims are to achieve high standards of singing and performance, and to contribute to our local community. Our annual programme typically includes 6-8 concerts in the Harpenden area and further afield, a cathedral tour, open singing days and the occasional recording. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings at St George’s School, Harpenden. We are known for good Music making, varied repertoire including regular commissions, excellent soloists, interesting concert venues and loyal patronage of a range of local hostelries…. We come from a wide range of Musical backgrounds and have a thriving interns scheme for talented singers from local Schools. Over our 50 year history, the Leas have sung under 11 permanent conductors and many guests, each of whom has made a distinctive contribution to our style and repertoire. In December 2011 we appointed Benjamin Goodson to take up the baton. The Lea Singers are a registered charity. In 50 years, we hav...    less

We're a Choir of about 15 people, singing secular Music from all genres and from all times (from the sixteenth century onwards, that is). And provided that it's a cappella Music. Even within these limits, there's still an awful lot of pieces left ...

"How Can I Keep from Singing," arr. Gwyneth Walker. Based upon a Quaker hymn. Recorded live on Friday, March 15, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, Pompano Beach, Florida. Performed by the Saint Mary's College Women's Choir and the Concert Choir ensem...  more"How Can I Keep from Singing," arr. Gwyneth Walker. Based upon a Quaker hymn. Recorded live on Friday, March 15, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church, Pompano Beach, Florida. Performed by the Saint Mary's College Women's Choir and the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Conductor: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. http://www.saintmarys.edu/Music-womens-Choir  

"Sakura". Japanese folk song, arr. Julie Wheeler. Recorded live on April 27, 2013, on the Downtown Disney Stage at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Performed by the Lyric Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Dire...  more"Sakura". Japanese folk song, arr. Julie Wheeler. Recorded live on April 27, 2013, on the Downtown Disney Stage at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Performed by the Lyric Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. Sakura, sakura Ya-yo-I-no so-ra-wa Mi-wa-ta-su ka-gi-ri Ka-su-mi-ka ku-mo-ka Ni-o-i-zo i-zu-ru I-za-ya I-za-ya Mi—ni— Yu-ka-n Ka-su-mi-ka ku-mo-ka Ni-o-i-zo i-zu-ru I-za-ya I-za-ya Mi—ni— Yu-ka-n Translation: Cherry Blossoms, Oh Cherry Blossoms Cherry blossoms, oh cherry blossoms In the spring sky As far as eyes can see Is it fog or is it a cloud? The scent! Now Right now Let's go and see Is it fog or is it a cloud? The scent! Now Right now Let's go and see  less

Laudate Dominum by Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657-1743). This Italian composer wrote some fifty masses for three or four Choirs. He is the one who extended until the middle of the 18th century the roman School influence, still attached to the so called "T...  moreLaudate Dominum by Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657-1743). This Italian composer wrote some fifty masses for three or four Choirs. He is the one who extended until the middle of the 18th century the roman School influence, still attached to the so called "Treditions Palestriniennes". read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Ottavio_Pitoni Laudate Dominum in sanctis eius. Laudate eum in firmamento virtutis eius. Laudate eum in virtutibus eius. Laudate eum secundum multitudinem magnitudinis eius. Laudate eum in sono tubae. Laudate eum in psalterio et cithara. Laudate eum in tympano et choro. Laudate eum in chordis et organo. Laudate eum in cymbalis bene sonantibus. Laudate eum in cymbalis iubilationis. Omnis spiritus laudet Dominum! Praise the Lord in his sanctuary. Praise him in his mighty firmament. Praise him for his mighty deeds. Praise him according to the entire range of his greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with lyre and harp. Praise him with timb...    less

"The Reindeer Hula" by Stephen Lawrence. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Primes Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Assistant Directors: Nico...  more"The Reindeer Hula" by Stephen Lawrence. Recorded live on December 15, 2013, at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Primes Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Assistant Directors: Nicole Straussman and Jorge Valls, Accompanist: Gayle Giese, Choreographer: Lucia Deus.  

"Come, Pretty Love", Shaker song, arr. Joan Szymko. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic D...  more"Come, Pretty Love", Shaker song, arr. Joan Szymko. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. Oh my pretty Mother's home Sweeter than the honey in the comb Come, come, pretty love, come come come Come, come, pretty love, I want some  

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Music and singing are auditory experiences. We don’t need to see the Musicians or singers to appreciate their Music. So why bother going...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Do you have to be able to read Music to sing? Lots of people believe so and are put off joining Choirs, or even singing at all, as a result.   &n...