[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The fact is that most of us don’t fit neatly into SATB boxes. What are we to do? Once upon a time we used to sing together and somehow find a place ...

Soon to be published by Carus-Verlag Germany. find a score sample and order information at http://cschurch.net/en/compositions/choir/o-magnum-mysterium/ A recent wonderful live-performance of my setting of this famous text that has inspired so many comp...  moreSoon to be published by Carus-Verlag Germany. find a score sample and order information at http://cschurch.net/en/compositions/choir/o-magnum-mysterium/ A recent wonderful live-performance of my setting of this famous text that has inspired so many composers over the centuries. In my attempt, “O magnum mysterium” returns three times after the first statement, in a similar gesture but each time shifted to a new tonality with even more flats. Thus, the listener gets ever more pulled into this magnificent text until the piece culminates in a jubilant “Alleluia” in C-major, having come full-circle back to very first harmony we heard.  less

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Nada Te Turbe by composer Jake Runestad. find out more at: http://jakerunestad.com/works/nada-te-turbe Performed by Seraphic Fire in December 2012 (live recording). Patrick Dupré Quigley, conductor. This work is published by JR Music. Purchase here: ...  moreNada Te Turbe by composer Jake Runestad. find out more at: http://jakerunestad.com/works/nada-te-turbe Performed by Seraphic Fire in December 2012 (live recording). Patrick Dupré Quigley, conductor. This work is published by JR Music. Purchase here: http://jakerunestad.com/store Text by Santa Teresa de Avila.  

The Favorite Piece of Musica for August 2023 is "The Rose" by Ola Gjeilo (USA, Norway) published by Walton Music. A voluptuous melody gracefully accompanied by the piano that captures the mystery of this beautiful text by Rossetti. find all the details ...

This is an a cappella arrangement of the tune Stowey, which is a traditional English folksong often paired with these words by Frances Chesterton: How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far? Shall we find the stable room lit by a star? Can we see the l...  moreThis is an a cappella arrangement of the tune Stowey, which is a traditional English folksong often paired with these words by Frances Chesterton: How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far? Shall we find the stable room lit by a star? Can we see the little child, is He within? If we lift the wooden latch, may we go in? May we stroke the creatures there, ox, ass or sheep? May we peek like them and see Jesus asleep? If we touch His tiny hand, will He awake? Will He know we've come so far just for His sake? Great Kings have precious gifts and we have nought Little smiles and little tears are all we have brought. For all weary children Mary must weep Here, on His bed of straw, sleep, children, sleep. God in his mother's arms, babes in the byre Sleep as they sleep who find their heart's desire.  less

You can find references to a choral group in Hailsham from the early 1930s, but it faded from view during the war - they probably had even more troubles recruiting tenors and basses then! The present Society was founded in 1961, so we are now in our 51st ...  moreYou can find references to a choral group in Hailsham from the early 1930s, but it faded from view during the war - they probably had even more troubles recruiting tenors and basses then! The present Society was founded in 1961, so we are now in our 51st year and still going from strength to strength. We perform three or four main concerts during the year, with programmes featuring anything from Bach (Christmas Oratorio, St. John Passion) to Beatles, Gounod (Messe Solennelle de Sainte Cecile) to Gershwin, Rutter (Requiem, Magnificat, carols) and Haydn (Creation, Te Deum) to Rogers and Hart.  less

Helping you find your voice, sing from the heart and feel good through meditation and singing.   Relax, breathe and sing simple, soulful songs, chants, mantras and sound meditations from around the world to uplift, relax, bring joy and nurture your...

Remember how you used to sing, but now life has got in the way? Melbourne Contemporary Choir will help you reignite that spark, and find your voice again. With high energy pop songs, original tunes, performances and recording opportunities, MCCHOIR is Mel...  moreRemember how you used to sing, but now life has got in the way? Melbourne Contemporary Choir will help you reignite that spark, and find your voice again. With high energy pop songs, original tunes, performances and recording opportunities, MCCHOIR is Melbourne's choir of choice for contemporary singers. Coming from all levels of experience, they form an uplifting semi-professional ensemble. With campuses in Macleod and Carlton as well as a Youthchoir - there's something for everyone.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Choir leaders don’t last forever so there will come a time when a choir needs to find a new one.     If you’re the person ...