My Singing weekend in the Cotswolds is shaping up to be a small (but perfectly formed) group of women coming together to Sing amazing harmony Songs from around the world. A great chance to do some small group work and really get to grips with those harmon...

Bob Chilcott's "Song of the Crib" Sunday, December 4, 2016 Congregational Church of Batavia, IL

Sung at a choral course in Nottingham in 1977 Sing we and chant it While love doth grant it Not long youth lasteth And old age hasteth Now is best leisure to take our pleasure All things invite us Now to delight us Hence, care, be packing! No ...  moreSung at a choral course in Nottingham in 1977 Sing we and chant it While love doth grant it Not long youth lasteth And old age hasteth Now is best leisure to take our pleasure All things invite us Now to delight us Hence, care, be packing! No mirth be lacking! Let spare no treasure to live in pleasure  

the 50s Song Mister Sandman by Pat Ballard, which I arranged, on request, for our local choir. After a few concerts, I thought it would also be fun to Sing it all myself (multitracking), so here it is. I have now published the score; see below

Recorded on the 69th Annual Ocean Grove Choir Festival July, 9, 2023 the Great Auditorium (Ocean Grove, NJ) Rider Foster, Conductor Dr. Gordon Turk, Organ the Ocean Grove Festival Choir For more information on the music program of Ocean Grove, ...  moreRecorded on the 69th Annual Ocean Grove Choir Festival July, 9, 2023 the Great Auditorium (Ocean Grove, NJ) Rider Foster, Conductor Dr. Gordon Turk, Organ the Ocean Grove Festival Choir For more information on the music program of Ocean Grove, Please visit: https://www.oceangrove.org  

Canterbury Voices Sing Amazing Grace - a traditional American Song arranged by Kirby Shaw. the soloists are Hannah Jacobi and Ellen Pearson

Song of life - Lyrics by Robert Prizeman, Music by Takatsugu Muramatsu

We are a network of choral Singers worldwide in 200 choirs who have been called to Sing at the bedsides of people who are dying. Our repertoire is all original, written by choir members and has emerged as a New tribal choral tradition that honors death a...  moreWe are a network of choral Singers worldwide in 200 choirs who have been called to Sing at the bedsides of people who are dying. Our repertoire is all original, written by choir members and has emerged as a New tribal choral tradition that honors death as a natural, expected, sometimes very inspiring event in a life. While we don't require auditions, our welcome process is rigorous. This kind of Singing is spiritual work and is deeply rewarding for those who are called to it.  

Santa Margherita di Fidenza - PR - Italia: 2015.12.18 Dir. Maria Laura Di Gennaro www.coralecontrappunto.it Medesano - Parma - Italia

Visit www.samuelholbird.com for more details and to get the score! LYRICS BELOW As One was written to mark the centenary of World War I. the Song is written for a SATB choir and is sung a cappella. It is a contemplative piece which explores themes ...  moreVisit www.samuelholbird.com for more details and to get the score! LYRICS BELOW As One was written to mark the centenary of World War I. the Song is written for a SATB choir and is sung a cappella. It is a contemplative piece which explores themes of togetherness in adversity and the call for peace. Its opening phrase mimics that of the Last Post and it is intended to be sung as part of an act of remembrance. Lyrics: As one they stood alone As one they gazed into the unknown Laid bare in rains of steel Deep veins of mire to call their home Bade forth with flags of praise thenceforth as one to end their days From distant shores their souls cry out for us to remember As blood bore fertile earth One soaring call was brought to birth A seed awakening A proclamation now to serve As one their voices come As one they call the Earth to arms their anthem strong A Song imploring us to remember Remember, we shall remember As darkness plundered then So darkness wounds the Earth again An...    less