[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I used to run a small women’s choir of 12 Singers. One day it dawned on me that my job was to Make myself redundant.     I researched,...

The Or Y-a Choir is a women's choir under the direction of Nomi Teplow. The choir is comprised of women of all ages from all over Samaria in Israel who come together to Sing in a variety of musical styles in close harmony, to learn to Sing and to have a good time.

Anthem by Adrian Batten sung by the dwsChorale - multitrack one-man choir erstwhile alto at St Michael's Cornhill When we sang this, it was mentioned (during the rehearsal of course!) that this anthem was particularly appropriate since it mentions ...  moreAnthem by Adrian Batten sung by the dwsChorale - multitrack one-man choir erstwhile alto at St Michael's Cornhill When we sang this, it was mentioned (during the rehearsal of course!) that this anthem was particularly appropriate since it mentions the new moon, and the "New Moon" pub is just around the corner from Cornhill (on Gracechurch Street)... So I thought: it's about time I brought the ideas together :-)  

The Wilful Choir is a fun and friendly choir located near Kingston riverside. We Sing a wide variety of songs from around the world. The perfect choir for the complete beginner, the experienced or just those who love to Sing in the shower. No audition.

Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren, a chorus from the cantata "Lobe den Herrn meine Seele" by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach (1657-1714), based on the Melody published in Johannes Kugelmann's 1540 collection. In this performance I have sung the first part of the or...  moreSei Lob und Preis mit Ehren, a chorus from the cantata "Lobe den Herrn meine Seele" by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach (1657-1714), based on the Melody published in Johannes Kugelmann's 1540 collection. In this performance I have sung the first part of the original Melody (as countertenor) followed by the Erlebach setting (as the dwsChorale - one-man multitrack choir). I have added trills to the dotted crotchets in the unannotated violin parts, since these seem to be appropriate, and I have also added my own bowings. (Strings and harpsichord are Garritan samples).  less

  Episode 165 on YouTube! In this episode I draw on a few sources, including audience comments to present an advocacy conversation. To Make the case for Choral Music classrooms, infrastructure support, and educational priorities. You will see or he...

This is a beautiful interpretation of "Life's Mystery" by the Johansen Viking Singers in Modesto, CA. The simplicity of the text and Melody contrast the deep and inexplicable understanding of life's mystery: Love. Thank you to conductor Jennifer Perier-...  moreThis is a beautiful interpretation of "Life's Mystery" by the Johansen Viking Singers in Modesto, CA. The simplicity of the text and Melody contrast the deep and inexplicable understanding of life's mystery: Love. Thank you to conductor Jennifer Perier-Champeaux for treating the piece with such care and creating some amazing musical moments!  

http://www.cbcmusic.ca CBC Music asks the world renowned Swedish Singer and conductor Fred Sjoberg to demonstrate the basics of Singing.

http://www.cbcmusic.ca CBC Music asks world renowned Composer Conductor and Singer Bob Chilcott to demonstrate the basics of Singing.

Do You Hear the People Sing? perform O Holy Night at AFC Bournemouth Carol Service 8 December 2016. Arrangement by Nicole Dawson