Here is the FULL highlight video of the 12th International Choral Festival Orientale Concentus, Singapore 2019! Orientale Concentus was conceptualized in 2008 with the purpose of connecting Choristers from diverse cultural and choral traditions and pro...  moreHere is the FULL highlight video of the 12th International Choral Festival Orientale Concentus, Singapore 2019! Orientale Concentus was conceptualized in 2008 with the purpose of connecting Choristers from diverse cultural and choral traditions and promoting choral music development in Asia. It has seen participation from 12 countries and has gotten rave reviews worldwide. The 13th International Choral Festival Orientale Concentus, Singapore 2019, will be held from 25 July - 28 July 2020, at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Concert Hall and Singapore’s World Class Esplanade Concert Hall. Visit www.orientaleconcentus.com and/or contact @Ace 99 Cultural / event@ace99.com.sg for more information.  less

O Little Town of Bethlehem - arr: Traditional, melody by Lewis Redner, sung by The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir, 2020. Individual song parts recorded by the Choristers using their own equipment following lead videos made by our Director, Pierre. Pi...  moreO Little Town of Bethlehem - arr: Traditional, melody by Lewis Redner, sung by The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir, 2020. Individual song parts recorded by the Choristers using their own equipment following lead videos made by our Director, Pierre. Pierre then put together the video using Final Cut Pro. A message from the Director: "Christmas 2020 is the first in our 43-year history where we haven’t been able to stage live concerts, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still sing. So, after planning, rehearsing and recording, we are proud to present O Little Town of Bethlehem, one selection from our Virtual Christmas Concert of 6 carols. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nstkQZ9-5Gs We hope you will enjoy our renditions of old favourites, some in new settings by our director, along with a few lesser known pieces from our carol archives. I cannot be more proud of my musical colleagues for forging through the complex logistics of putting these videos together. I thank them for their loyalty to our fans and ...    less

The Welsh Male Voice Choir of South Africa known in Welsh as Côr Meibion Cymru de Affrig, consists of amateur Choristers led by an accomplished and professional music team of Musical Directors and Accompanists. We pride ourselves on offering a quality and...  moreThe Welsh Male Voice Choir of South Africa known in Welsh as Côr Meibion Cymru de Affrig, consists of amateur Choristers led by an accomplished and professional music team of Musical Directors and Accompanists. We pride ourselves on offering a quality and entertaining cross-section of songs including a number of songs in the Welsh choral tradition. Please please go to our Facebook from the website link above and click JOIN GROUP on our page to follow us with activities and upcoming concerts.  

Un flambeau, Jeanette Isabelle - arr: Pierre Massie, sung by The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir, 2020. Individual song parts recorded by the Choristers using their own equipment following lead videos made by our Director, Pierre. Pierre then put toge...  moreUn flambeau, Jeanette Isabelle - arr: Pierre Massie, sung by The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir, 2020. Individual song parts recorded by the Choristers using their own equipment following lead videos made by our Director, Pierre. Pierre then put together the video using Final Cut Pro. A message from the Director: "Christmas 2020 is the first in our 43-year history where we haven’t been able to stage live concerts, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still sing. So, after planning, rehearsing and recording, we are proud to present Un flambeau, Jeanette Isabelle, one selection from our Virtual Christmas Concert of 6 carols. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nstkQZ9-5Gs We hope you will enjoy our renditions of old favourites, some in new settings by our director, along with a few lesser known pieces from our carol archives. I cannot be more proud of my musical colleagues for forging through the complex logistics of putting these videos together. I thank them for their loyalty to our fans and their fellow...    less

Wassail Song - arr: Pierre Massie, sung by The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir, 2020. Individual song parts recorded by the Choristers using their own equipment following lead videos made by our Director, Pierre. Pierre then put together the video usi...  moreWassail Song - arr: Pierre Massie, sung by The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir, 2020. Individual song parts recorded by the Choristers using their own equipment following lead videos made by our Director, Pierre. Pierre then put together the video using Final Cut Pro. A message from the Director: "Christmas 2020 is the first year in our 43-year history we have no live concerts, so we present this Virtual Concert of 6 carols. I am proud of my musical colleagues for putting these videos together. I thank them for their loyalty to our fans and their fellow choir members, and for their diligence in preparing individual performances to such a demanding degree of musicianship. We all share an understanding of how important it is right now to share the joy of song with the world. Joined by my wife Holly and all the members of the Stairwell Carollers, we wish you peace and joy this Christmas season. We will perform live for you once again soon. Pierre Massie - director  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It can be tough joining a new choir, especially if you’re an under-confident singer.   Painting ("Little little Girl 29") by susie mendelss...

Dance song. 1. Hey people, people, Here is your liberty 2. Vibrant is the lilac tree, My beloved is a partisan 3. On the other side of the Morave (river in Croatia) a Girl is reading the newspaper This outdoor performance was the culmination o...  moreDance song. 1. Hey people, people, Here is your liberty 2. Vibrant is the lilac tree, My beloved is a partisan 3. On the other side of the Morave (river in Croatia) a Girl is reading the newspaper This outdoor performance was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight songs are learnt in six two-hour sessions and in the summer are performed outdoors near Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com  less

A memorial concert in memory of Jeannet Cowley, a local Girl fom Highley and familiar face in Sainsburys Bridgnorth was held at The Severn Centre, Highley last weekend. Jeanette sadly passed away last year after suffering from Lupus. Lupus is a rare ill...

Adaptation by Sian Croose of a traditional joik called Nieida ('Girl'). A joik is a unique form of cultural expression for the Sámi people (or Lapps - region stretches over four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia). This type of song can be ...  moreAdaptation by Sian Croose of a traditional joik called Nieida ('Girl'). A joik is a unique form of cultural expression for the Sámi people (or Lapps - region stretches over four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia). This type of song can be deeply personal or spiritual in nature, often dedicated to a human being, an animal, or a landscape as a personal signature. According to music researchers, joik is one of the longest living music traditions in Europe, and is the folk music of the Sámi people. Its sound is comparable to the traditional chanting of some Native American cultures. This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2013 at St. Mary's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK.  less