Avon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir and Tenby Male Choir performing "An American Trilogy", a Song arranged by country Songwriter Mickey Newbury and made popular by Elvis Presley. It is a medley Of three 19th century Songs—"Dixie", a minstrel s...  moreAvon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir and Tenby Male Choir performing "An American Trilogy", a Song arranged by country Songwriter Mickey Newbury and made popular by Elvis Presley. It is a medley Of three 19th century Songs—"Dixie", a minstrel Song that became the unOfficial anthem Of the Confederacy since the Civil War; "All My Trials", originally a Bahamian lullaby, but closely related to African American spirituals, and well-known through folk music revivalists. Sung as part Of a concert at St. Johns Church, Keynsham, on 6th April 2013 to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease Association.  less

Due to Covid restrictions all our planned concerts for december 2021 have been cancelled. Instead we bring you a series Of rehearsal recordings... all for free! Enjoy this SATB version Of "Wonderful Peace" !

Cantilena Women's Choir was established in 2006 and has been conducted by Lana Bernardes since that time. Today it comprises 23 selected Singers, Cantilena meaning "lightweight Song", deriving from the Latin word for &quo...  moreCantilena Women's Choir was established in 2006 and has been conducted by Lana Bernardes since that time. Today it comprises 23 selected Singers, Cantilena meaning "lightweight Song", deriving from the Latin word for "Song" or "melody". Whenever possible, during concerts the members Of the choir wear a pearl necklace to represent the significance Of the activities pursued: each member Of the choir is represented by one Of the pearls, with the strand linking them all being the music - the main purpose Of so much hard work to achieve artistic quality. As well as being an extremely feminine accessory, it also illustrates the quality, refinement, finish and musical beauty that the Academia Concerto pursues. The formation Of groups Of like voices in Brazil is not very common and, therefore, requires constant research to seek out specialised repertoire, both in Brazil and abroad, making appropriate arrangements or adaptations Of pieces for ...    less

This Song is a wedding present for my daughter Salima and my son-in-law Tarik Talundzic. As a boy chorister I can remember Singing Healey Willan's setting Of "Rise up, my love", a true gem. The beautiful imagery Of this text drew me to write my own s...  moreThis Song is a wedding present for my daughter Salima and my son-in-law Tarik Talundzic. As a boy chorister I can remember Singing Healey Willan's setting Of "Rise up, my love", a true gem. The beautiful imagery Of this text drew me to write my own setting. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Rise up, my love, my fair one." If you would like to obtain the sheet music for this Song, please contact: info@leadingnote.com. I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I Sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years. I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one Of our informal workshops and Offering valuable comments. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my compoSing journey.  less