Based on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, moSt highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all gener...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">Based on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, moSt highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all generations laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; moSt highly favoured lady." Gloria! 3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; "To me be as it pleases God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." MoSt highly favoured lady, Gloria! 4 of her, Emmanuel, the ChriSt, was born In Bethlehem, all on a ChriStmas morn, and ChriStian folk throughout the world will ever say, "MoSt highly favoured lady, Gloria!"  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

Cantate is widely recognised as one of the UK's leading Youth Choirs. Cantate is a mixed-voice youth choir based in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. It is open to all young Singers, whatever their background and musical upbringing. Cantate comprises th...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">Cantate is widely recognised as one of the UK's leading Youth Choirs. Cantate is a mixed-voice youth choir based in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. It is open to all young Singers, whatever their background and musical upbringing. Cantate comprises three choirs for children and young people which all perform to an exceptionally high Standard. Cantate performed at the Royal Albert Hall, both in the BBC and Schools Prom Concerts, the Royal FeStival Hall, the Barbican, the Guildhall London, 10 Downing Street, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, and in many local and regional venues. Cantate has gained many national and international awards. In 2008 we achieved international acclaim at the world’s largeSt choral event – the World Choir Games in Graz, AuStria – in which over 430 choirs from some 90 countries competed. Cantate won gold and silver medals, and was the only UK choir to win a gold medal in the finals.  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

"Pies Jesu" (del Requiem) Andrew Lloyd Webber Arreglo: Islene Leite ***** Coral Santiago ApóStol de Casarrubuelos SoliStas: Visi Fernández (soprano) y Angeles Gómez del Pulgar (mezzo) Director: Mariano García ***** III Encuentro de Música Sacra de...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">"Pies Jesu" (del Requiem) Andrew Lloyd Webber Arreglo: Islene Leite ***** Coral Santiago ApóStol de Casarrubuelos SoliStas: Visi Fernández (soprano) y Angeles Gómez del Pulgar (mezzo) Director: Mariano García ***** III Encuentro de Música Sacra de Casarrubuelos 31 de marzo de 2012 Parroquia Santiago ApóStol Casarrubuelos (Madrid) www.coralsantiagoapoStol.com  

LONDON CLASSICAL CHOIR Take your singing to the next level with our friendly, no audition, multi-cultural choir based in North London, NW3 4SQ, near Chalk Farm tube. We meet two Fridays per month from 7.30-9.30pm. For full details, FAQs, to hear us, or t...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">LONDON CLASSICAL CHOIR Take your singing to the next level with our friendly, no audition, multi-cultural choir based in North London, NW3 4SQ, near Chalk Farm tube. We meet two Fridays per month from 7.30-9.30pm. For full details, FAQs, to hear us, or to join us go to www.londonclassicalchoir.com/. Every year we sing a major choral work with the London Classical OrcheStra, in a Concert for the Homeless. We have also performed at Wembley Stadium and on a big Ryder Cup Europe social media campaign. The choir is for those with some experience but we also welcome Singers with good voices who are new to classical music but keen to learn. There are regular solo opportunities.  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less

Jingle Bell Rock by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe arranged for one-man choir.

CoaStal Sound Youth Choir in performance as part of Voices WeSt 2011 hoSted by Kokopelli at MacDougall United Church, Edmonton. Music from "Sesame Street", arranged by Greg Martin. www.coaStalsoundmusic.com

Friede auf Erden - Schönberg Live rehearsal recording at Trinity Church Wall Street September 26, 2023

[A version of this article firSt appeared as a poSt on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I went to see a Concert by Village Harmony this week. It was over an hour long and included an amazing variety of songs from around the world: Georgi...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

The SYC was formed in 1998, as children's choir Singers grew and voices changed! This four part chorus (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) is devoted to music of all Styles, including Classical, Broadway and Contemporary tunes. These dynamic and talented singer...  Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">moreStyle="display:none;">The SYC was formed in 1998, as children's choir Singers grew and voices changed! This four part chorus (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) is devoted to music of all Styles, including Classical, Broadway and Contemporary tunes. These dynamic and talented Singers range in age from 14-25, and include young women in gr.11 and higher, and young men with changed voices. The SYC annually participates in the Family ChriStmas Concert, and choreographed year end show. They also Stage an OrcheStra Concert each spring, which has presented pieces such as Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass, Vivaldi's Gloria, and Requiems by Mozart, Faure, Rutter, and Daley, to name a few. This year, the SYC looks forward to singing Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. The Youth Chorus joined the senior and chamber choirs in their 2009 tour to the UK. They were ecStatic to receive 8th place Standing in the Mixed Voices category at a feStival that boaSts participants from over 50 different countries. The choir also participates annually in the Fraser Valley an...    Style.display='';$(this).getParent().Style.display='none';">less