{Somebody's crying Lord (Kumbaya), Somebody's crying Lord (Kumbaya),}×2 Oh Lord hear my prayer (Kumbaya), as I lift my voice and say (Kumbaya), I need you Lord today (Kumbaya), I need you right away (Kumbaya), {Somebody's crying Lord (Kumbaya), S...  more{Somebody's crying Lord (Kumbaya), Somebody's crying Lord (Kumbaya),}×2 Oh Lord hear my prayer (Kumbaya), as I lift my voice and say (Kumbaya), I need you Lord today (Kumbaya), I need you right away (Kumbaya), {Somebody's crying Lord (Kumbaya), Somebody's crying Lord (Kumbaya),}×2 {Somebody's is in dispare (Kumbaya), somebody feels like no one cares, I know you'll make a way yes Lord you'll make a way (Kumbaya)}×2 Oh Lord Kumbaya... Somebody, Somebody's is in dispare (Kumbaya), somebody feels like no one cares, I know you'll make a way yes Lord you'll make a way (Kumbaya)... Oh Lord Kumbaya...  less

“Koro de San Jose”, formerly known as “Celina Homes choir” was founded in the year 2000 by its first director, Ms. Gloria Tabucanon; an Education graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman. CHC, as often called by parishioners was the officia...  more“Koro de San Jose”, formerly known as “Celina Homes choir” was founded in the year 2000 by its first director, Ms. Gloria Tabucanon; an Education graduate from the University of the Philippines Diliman. CHC, as often called by parishioners was the official choral group of the Ugnayan St. Joseph the Worker from the Mother of the Redeemer Parish in Deparo Caloocan City. In 2002, Mr. Victor Ventus became the new leader of the group; and under his supervision the choir was considered one of the finest in the Parish. CHC was composed of mixed voices back then; but like any other group, members do come and go. In 2005, most its female members left to study and work. 2006 came and CHC was officially announced and named after its patron saint as Koro de San Jose, the first and only All-Male choir in the Parishes’ history. In 2007, Mark Westvent Abesia started assisting Victor Ventus in teaching the members vocal parts and harmony. Koro de San Jose was able to perform for the Bishop of the Diocese of Novaliches, Schools ...    less

Father’s Day is tomorrow.  This time to ‘honour dad’ started me thinking about a few classical music fathers and the complicated dynamics between father and son. (Johann Sebastian Bach gets his own blog entry!)   The fir...

The Lehigh Valley Chorale is a volunteer choir that seeks to educate, nurture, and enrich the cultural climate of the community by: *Providing an outlet for local singers to grow and develop *Advancing public education in, and appreciation of, choral mu...  moreThe Lehigh Valley Chorale is a volunteer choir that seeks to educate, nurture, and enrich the cultural climate of the community by: *Providing an outlet for local singers to grow and develop *Advancing public education in, and appreciation of, choral music through live choral performances *Challenging and engaging singers and audiences with a diverse choral repertoire  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There have been grumblings in my choir of late. Some people are not happy.     But is it possible to keep everyone in a choir happy?  ...

One Voice Community choir takes contemporary Gospel music to another level with its unique blend of voices and harmonies. Although the choir originated and is based in Preston, Lancashire, members come from all over the North West. Individual choir mem...  moreOne Voice Community choir takes contemporary Gospel music to another level with its unique blend of voices and harmonies. Although the choir originated and is based in Preston, Lancashire, members come from all over the North West. Individual choir members are involved in a wide range of local community projects and often call upon the whole choir to help drive fundraising events across the region. One Voice Community choir celebrates diversity and continually sources new material from its multi-cultural roots. The inspired leadership of Musical Director Tyndale Thomas MBE, combined with 14 years of performance experience has produced a stunning sound and versatile choral ensemble. We were thrilled to be Finalists in the 2013 BBC Songs of Praise Gospel choir of the Year!  less

The choir of Somerville College, Oxford Robert Pecksmith (organ) David Crown (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, Oxford 4 May 2014 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Organist: http://www...  moreThe choir of Somerville College, Oxford Robert Pecksmith (organ) David Crown (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, Oxford 4 May 2014 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Organist: http://www.robert-smith.org.uk Conductor: http://www.david-crown.com  

This is a reflection video from the INTERKULTUR 3rd European choir Games in Riga, Latvia featuring Barnsley Youth choir. Many thanks to the young people in the choir and supporters for providing the content and to Jay Burgin for putting it all together.

Final Year Recital for Conducting Major, (Bachelor of Theology, concentration in Church Music program). Performed in Peter Wongso Auditorium, SEABS Campus, Malang City, East Java, Indonesia. Oct. 2nd. 2015. Malang Motet choir, conducted by Richard S. ...  moreFinal Year Recital for Conducting Major, (Bachelor of Theology, concentration in Church Music program). Performed in Peter Wongso Auditorium, SEABS Campus, Malang City, East Java, Indonesia. Oct. 2nd. 2015. Malang Motet choir, conducted by Richard S. Awuy. Thou Hast Turned my Laments into Dancing (a capella) by Daniel Pinkham 詩篇30: 11,12  

Member of the Ubuntu choir Network, this is a non-auditioned group dedicated to fun, accessible, connected, embodied, social singing. Financial accessibility is also a priority, and we perform once or twice a year in fundraising concerts for local commun...  moreMember of the Ubuntu choir Network, this is a non-auditioned group dedicated to fun, accessible, connected, embodied, social singing. Financial accessibility is also a priority, and we perform once or twice a year in fundraising concerts for local community charities.