Gospel style setting for 2 or 4 voices, 2 flutes, double bass, guitar and tambourine of my evangelical poem about the meaning of Christmas.

Sing Ye to the Lord - Bairstow Downtown Voices Janet Yieh, organ Stephen Sands, conductor Trinity Church, NYC Sing ye to the Lord For He hath triumphed gloriously Pharaoh’s chariots and his host Hath He cast into the sea Mighty Victim from...  moreSing Ye to the Lord - Bairstow Downtown Voices Janet Yieh, organ Stephen Sands, conductor Trinity Church, NYC Sing ye to the Lord For He hath triumphed gloriously Pharaoh’s chariots and his host Hath He cast into the sea Mighty Victim from the sky Hell’s fierce poWers beneath Thee lie; Thou hast conquered in the fight Thou hast brought us life and light Now no more can death appall Now no more the grave enthrall; Thou hast opened Paradise And in Thee Thy Saints shall rise Mighty Victim from the sky Hell’s fierce poWers beneath Thee lie; Thou hast conquered in the fight Thou hast brought us life and light; Thou hast openеd Paradise And in Thee Thy Saints shall rise Alleluia! Amеn  less

Firstly, I'll take this opportunity to introduce myself. I'm a good musician, and a reasonable Singer. I sit in the back corner of the choir and Sing second bass, trying to Sing so low that I can make the plastic chairs vibrate. Now, I say I'm a good musi...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many people look back to the good old days when We all used to gather round a piano and Sing for hours, or join in a good Sing-song down the local pub. &n...

We Sing in the barbershop style! If you like to Sing, come visit us!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   You kNow those people who Sing all the time — when they’re cooking, hoovering, gardening, whatever? Well, I’m not one of them.   ...

Come to our Swing! Into Christmas concert at Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday 12 December at 4pm and you will want to “Raise your voice and stamp your feet, get up and out of your seat and be in the mix in the middle of the dance floor!" This conc...

We very much hope that you enjoy our first ever virtual concert. We are sad that We are currently unable to stage live concerts and engage professional musicians to play with us. These musicians, who are largely self-employed, have been especially hard ...  moreWe very much hope that you enjoy our first ever virtual concert. We are sad that We are currently unable to stage live concerts and engage professional musicians to play with us. These musicians, who are largely self-employed, have been especially hard hit by the Covid-19 restrictions. For our next virtual concert in the Spring We hope to employ some and We are seeking donations to help make that happen. In addition, 50% of your donations will be passed directly to Help Musicians Scotland, a charity providing help, support and opportunities to empoWer musicians at all stages of their lives. If you would like to donate please visit our JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraiSing/garletonSingerszoomintoChristmas  less

A Christmas Carol composed by Nathaniel J. S. Barnes uSing adapted text from a Robert Fuller Murray poem for mixed (SATB) choir with piano or harp accompaniment. This is a prototype uSing music software with wind and harp settings.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People come to my Singing workshops because they love to Sing.   Photo by Rex Pe   But first they have to spend time learning songs. &nbs...