[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Back in 2012 The Guardian started a project called Six Songs of Me that asks which songs matter most to each of us on a personal level (the pro...

Anonymous catch in 4 equal voices based on peals of bells from "The Catch Club or Merry Companions", published in 1731. I have added some lower voices at the octave for better resonance.

Vocal Ensemble Quadrivia and friends Aleksandar Alić -flute and percussion Andrej Kukuruzar - violin Milan Blanuša - guitar

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

The 2012 New Boy group performing Shake the Papaya Down during their first performance on Wednesday 15 February 2012.

L' Orchestra vocale salernitana “Numeri primi” diretta dal M° Alessandro Cadario (Varese), è nata da un' idea di Alessandro Tino, leader del gruppo e appassionato di musica pop, che riunisce i più bravi e appassionati giovani coristi della coralità Salern...  moreL' Orchestra vocale salernitana “Numeri primi” diretta dal M° Alessandro Cadario (Varese), è nata da un' idea di Alessandro Tino, leader del gruppo e appassionato di musica pop, che riunisce i più bravi e appassionati giovani coristi della coralità Salernitana in una nuovissima formula musicale denominata Orchestra vocale. I Numeri Primi sono la conseguenza naturale di un' esigenza ormai matura de i giovani salernitani di lavorare in un contesto finalmente solido e professionale, dove sviluppare il proprio talento al servizio della musica e più in particolare della musica a cappella. Un impegno notevole, una grande serietà nello studio e una dedizione certosina caratterizzano l' Orchestra vocale Numeri Primi sia durante il lavoro nelle prove d' insieme e/o di corda, che in quello individuale a casa.  less

This version of The Snow by Alice and Edward Elgar is transposed for men's voices (so the second violin becomes a viola) This men's voices version is not yet published so the link references the original SSA version

Quadrivia Vocal Ensemble and Dragan Tomić - Mandolin In Taberna concert 2023.

Composed by Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623) Sung here by the dwsChorale (just verse 1) Four arms, two necks, one wreathing, Two pair of lips, one breathing. Fa la la la la la. Two hearts that multiply Sighs interchangeably. Fa la la la la la. Image...  moreComposed by Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623) Sung here by the dwsChorale (just verse 1) Four arms, two necks, one wreathing, Two pair of lips, one breathing. Fa la la la la la. Two hearts that multiply Sighs interchangeably. Fa la la la la la. Images: Two lovers at St Pancras station (London) dwsChorale  

Christmas concert - Festive tales 2023. Vocal Ensemble Quadrivia and friends Aleksandar Alić -flute and percussion Andrej Kukuruzar - violin Milan Blanuša - guitar