Loving all kinds of a cappellla music, we sing music of (nearly) all ages and all styles. Renaissance, 19th century, modern choral music, pop, .... - we like nearly every Theme and style. We try to use original languages and love to engage us in music whi...  moreLoving all kinds of a cappellla music, we sing music of (nearly) all ages and all styles. Renaissance, 19th century, modern choral music, pop, .... - we like nearly every Theme and style. We try to use original languages and love to engage us in music which is not often heard. We go on stage in self-organized concerts, but perform in smaller occasions, too.  

One performance from a fantastic day singing at various locations around Bristol's harbour side. Part of Bristol's very own Festival of Song 2013 http://www.festivalofSong.org.uk/home/

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In my series of posts on How to deal with Song lyrics a few weeks back, I said that I believe that Song lyrics are stored in a different part of the brain ...

Marouska Attard interpreting 'The Virgin's Slumber Song' (M. Reger) during Carols by Candlelight 2010

La Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This version is for voices and guitar. It introduces the Theme as a repeated verse on voice 1 and then adds a co...  moreLa Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This version is for voices and guitar. It introduces the Theme as a repeated verse on voice 1 and then adds a couple of vocalize additions above and below it. The pdf file contains the score and a separate guitar part. The sound sample is performed by the composer. Let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia as in the Baroque time Oh let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia It spans all the centuries up to now (la la la) (cu cu cu!)  less

Concert at St Margarets, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 19 May 2013. This is our favourite Song because we get to do solo lines and we totally love The Muppets..and we think Bret McKenzie also a Kiwi is pretty cool!

Do you love singing and wish you could do more? Battersea Choral Workshops' Theme for 2011 is Tallis to Whitacre. Our workshops take place in the beautiful river side church of St Mary's Battersea. There you will spend the day under the expert d...  moreDo you love singing and wish you could do more? Battersea Choral Workshops' Theme for 2011 is Tallis to Whitacre. Our workshops take place in the beautiful river side church of St Mary's Battersea. There you will spend the day under the expert direction of Scott Inglis-Kidger and Ghislaine Morgan, top vocal coach. Look at our website and register if you would like to join us.  

Founded in 1970, Risca Male Choir has established an enviable reputation; the choir has not been afraid to experiment with and explore many musical styles, at the same time it has been a trendsetter with its diverse performance presentations. More detail...  moreFounded in 1970, Risca Male Choir has established an enviable reputation; the choir has not been afraid to experiment with and explore many musical styles, at the same time it has been a trendsetter with its diverse performance presentations. More details can be found on our website.  

"Cuatro canciones eslovacas" de Bela Bartók (1. Wedding Song from Poniky, 2. Song of the Hayharvesters from Hiadel, 3. Dancing Song from Medzibrod, 4. Dancing Song from Poniky). Coro del Conservatorio Superior de Música de Canarias. Piano: Nauzet Medros. ...  more"Cuatro canciones eslovacas" de Bela Bartók (1. Wedding Song from Poniky, 2. Song of the Hayharvesters from Hiadel, 3. Dancing Song from Medzibrod, 4. Dancing Song from Poniky). Coro del Conservatorio Superior de Música de Canarias. Piano: Nauzet Medros. Directora: Nikoleta S. Popova  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week in How to teach (and learn) a Song by ear 1  I wrote about the oral tradition, teaching by ear, starting notes and breaking a Song down into...