[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many people look back to the good old days when we all used to gather round a piano and Sing for hours, or join in a good Sing-song down the local pub. &n...

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Book of Common PraYer version 1662) set to music for six part mixed voices SAT-SAT) the title of this work (Canticula Ursae Minoris/Songs of the Little Bear) comes from the origin of the melodies: Many Years ago I wrote a...  moreMagnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Book of Common PraYer version 1662) set to music for six part mixed voices SAT-SAT) the title of this work (Canticula Ursae Minoris/Songs of the Little Bear) comes from the origin of the melodies: Many Years ago I wrote an "Oratorio" based on Winnie the Pooh (the Expotition to the North Pole) and gave each character little melodic leitmotifs, such as "Sing ho for the life of a bear" (which becomes "to be a light to lighten the Gentiles" in the Nunc Dimittis), "they all went off to discover the pole" (which is the initial theme of the Magnificat) and "What I say, said Eeyore, is that it's unsettling" (which becomes the "Glory be to the Father" section at the end of each canticle) the original and much simpler "oratorio" work, called Poohratorio of course, may be published once AA Milne goes into public domain (2031).  less

CoMA voices is based in London. We meet for specific performance projects and workshops. We are open to all Singers with no auditions and previous experience of contemporary music is not needed. We work mainly, though not exclusively, from music, some of ...  moreCoMA voices is based in London. We meet for specific performance projects and workshops. We are open to all Singers with no auditions and previous experience of contemporary music is not needed. We work mainly, though not exclusively, from music, some of which is unconventionally notated. Most of our work is a capella and the focus is on ensemble Singing. One objective is to expand the contemporary amateur vocal repertoire, which is less developed than the instrumental repertoire. We work with composers and students, commissioning works and showcaSing material for use by others.  less

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Two love Songs par les Canterbury voices en concert à Ris Orangis sous la direction de Kerry Boyle

Live performance at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, IL on May 18th, 2015

Live performance at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, IL on May 18th, 2015

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   You know those people who Sing all the time — when they’re cooking, hoovering, gardening, whatever? Well, I’m not one of them.   ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People come to my Singing workshops because they love to Sing.   Photo by Rex Pe   But first they have to spend time learning songs. &nbs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “How to Sing” is one of the most common requests I get. the answer is simple: open your mouth and let the sound out.   photo by ...