Through the past thousands of years, choir singing has become more and more widespread, more and more part of our everyDay lives. We can only contemplate how it started - maybe with religious rituals? Or work songs? But nowaDays, choir singing - and mus...

Barlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists sing "Tota Pulchra Es" by Ola Gjeilo at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City as part of their 2011 Collage Concert "Chant and Contemplation" You are all beautiful, Mary, and the original stain (of sin...  moreBarlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists sing "Tota Pulchra Es" by Ola Gjeilo at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City as part of their 2011 Collage Concert "Chant and Contemplation" You are all beautiful, Mary, and the original stain (of sin) is not in you. Your clothing is white as snow, and your face is like the sun. You are all beautiful Mary, and the original stain (of sin) is not in you You are the glory of Jerusalem, you are the joy of Israel, you give honour to our people You are all beautiful, Mary.  less

Okay- so I've been a bit slack about blogging lately.  Not that I have been idol- there is so much to blog about but 24 hours in a Day a full time job and more music than I can ever learn to play means there  isn't enough time!   In the l...

A rendition of Christmas Carols in accordance to the Nativity story comprising; Gabriel’s Message Away in a Manger Hark the Herald Long time ago We Three Kings Drummer Boy Silent Night

VEXILLA REGIS - Antonio LOTTI "L'étendard du Roi s'avance" Arrangement à voix égales et direction : Hugo GUTIERREZ Chœur de Filles de France

formed in 1956 as the Derby Police Choir, the choir retained a Long-standing connection with the Derbyshire Constabulary until 2018 when the choir separated from the police and rebranded with an emphasis on promoting male voice choral singing and raising ...  moreformed in 1956 as the Derby Police Choir, the choir retained a Long-standing connection with the Derbyshire Constabulary until 2018 when the choir separated from the police and rebranded with an emphasis on promoting male voice choral singing and raising money for charity- epitomised through charity registration in 2020. DCMVC rehearses MonDays 7:30-9:30pm at St Osmund's Church, London Road Derby. The choir is also available to book for events. for more information, see our website.  

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[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I watched a TV documentary the other Day called How a choir works with Gareth Malone.   Photo by TheCamerons   At one point he talked about...

Music has always had the powers to lift our spirits and make the Day seem a little brighter. As we age, music can be one of the most comforting ways to connect with our favorite past-times. Hearing the song you once danced to with your sweetheart as a tee...

As Kenya celebrates 50 years of Independence, we feel honored being a part of this great nation and we sing a song in praise of our nation, its people and the rich heritage that we have. Long live Kenya. Written & Arranged by: Henry Wanjala