This lovely anthem by the German composer, conductor and pianist Otto Goldschmidt (1829 - 1907) was made famous by its regular inclusion at the Advent Carol Services at St John's College, Cambridge under the direction of the late Dr George Guest. This ...  moreThis lovely anthem by the German composer, conductor and pianist Otto Goldschmidt (1829 - 1907) was made famous by its regular inclusion at the Advent Carol Services at St John's College, Cambridge under the direction of the late Dr George Guest. This performance was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first of St Peter's singers' now-traditional annual series of Sunday evening carol concerts there. The Choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director since the singers' formation in June 1977. More information about St Peter's singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, may be found on the Choir's website http://www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on its Facebook group page 'St Peter's singers of Leeds'. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111143267532/  less

http://igg.me/at/stpeterssingers William Harris's peerless setting of John Donne's poem "Bring us, O Lord God" is the inspiration behind an exciting and innovative project gathering pace in Leeds this summer. We're planning to perform and record a program...  morehttp://igg.me/at/stpeterssingers William Harris's peerless setting of John Donne's poem "Bring us, O Lord God" is the inspiration behind an exciting and innovative project gathering pace in Leeds this summer. We're planning to perform and record a programme of modern sacred music in the fabulous space and acoustic that is Leeds' Victoria Quarter. We are appealing to as many people as possible to participate in the project by giving whatever they would like, in return for a reward or perk. It's quite a good way of pre-ordering the CD! please visit link: http://igg.me/at/stpeterssingers "Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening, into the house and gate of heaven, to enter into that gate and dwell in that house, where there shall be no darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light; no noise nor silence but one equal music; no fears nor hopes but one equal possession; no ends nor beginnings but one equal eternity; in the habitations of thy Glory and Dominion, world without end. Amen." John Donne (1572-1631) ...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]I’ve been praised many times by the singers I work with for being so patient. Which makes me wonder: what’s the alternative?I must admit that I ...

Greater Love Hath No Man - John Ireland Performed by the Abbeydale singers on their 25th anniversary concert, at St. John's Church, Ranmoor, Sheffield, 16th July 2011. See http://www.abbeydalesingers.org.uk for more details.

Conwonnité is an amateur Choir that, for the most part of its history, has been an adult mixed Chamber Choir. Founded in 1989 by Mr. Albert Morland to provide an opportunity for ex-members of the Wonderboom High School Choir to continue singing together a...  moreConwonnité is an amateur Choir that, for the most part of its history, has been an adult mixed Chamber Choir. Founded in 1989 by Mr. Albert Morland to provide an opportunity for ex-members of the Wonderboom High School Choir to continue singing together after matriculating, it has since evolved to include members from a broader community that come from various backgrounds and professions (including law, accounting, nursing, teaching and IT) and are between 18 and 65 years of age. The Choir has toured and performed across South Africa during the past 30 years and has an established reputation as a warm, friendly and “no-fuss” group with good choral sound who are just as comfortable performing at nursing homes and other charitable events as they are performing alongside the best Choirs in the world on International stages, for instance, at the 10th World Choir Games in 2018, where they took home a silver medal (79.5%) in the champion’s category for mixed adult Choirs. Joining forces with the Wonderboom High Scho...    less

Registrations Now Open for … Melbourne International singers Festival 2020 – Guest Conductors & Registrations Open Now 3 – 8 June 2020 Deakin Edge, Federation Square Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM invites you to joi...

Bell'Arte singers, Brenda Uchimaru, Artistic Director, performs Frank Ticheli's "Earth Song" at St. Simon-the-Apostle Church in Toronto, on November 17, 2012.

Bell'Arte singers, Brenda Uchimaru, Artistic Director, perform Ben Bolden's "Captain of My Soul" at St. Simon-the-Apostle Church in Toronto, on March 2, 2013.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]     This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.   Morning St...