"Genesis" performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir Composer: Hendrik Hofmeyr Conductor: Leon Starker Recorded in 2014 Stream this track on

Song: It is Well with My Soul Artist : Grace Chorale International , GHANA Event: ACGC Rwanda2022 Africa Unity CLOSING CEREMONY AT INTARE ARENA

In Swahili. Disputed authorship. Could be Kenyan. Probably Tanzanian folk song with added words written in 1940s with extra verses added in late 1950s. Made famous by Miriam Makeba in early 1960s. The young man sings: "Angel, I love you. What should I ...  moreIn Swahili. Disputed authorship. Could be Kenyan. Probably Tanzanian folk song with added words written in 1940s with extra verses added in late 1950s. Made famous by Miriam Makeba in early 1960s. The young man sings: "Angel, I love you. What should I do? I don't have any money. I would marry you if I did." This outdoor performance was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a Choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight songs are learnt in six two-hour sessions and in the summer are performed outdoors near Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com  less

There is no need to be able to read music and your singing ability doesn’t matter; this Choir is about joining together for a sing along for an hour each Tuesday and having fun. Caroline Mander is a hugely experienced Choir leader and her background in mu...  moreThere is no need to be able to read music and your singing ability doesn’t matter; this Choir is about joining together for a sing along for an hour each Tuesday and having fun. Caroline Mander is a hugely experienced Choir leader and her background in musical theatre gives her the perfect platform from which to lead you in renditions of uplifting songs from many different genres.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about Audiences at choral concerts.   Sangstream rehearsal by fiddledidee   But what if your Choir doesn’t perform?...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   To sit or not to sit, that is the question. Whether ‘tis better to be standing whilst singing, or to rest one’s weary bottom on the nearest ch...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]     This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.   A budding ...

It takes a fair bit of engery and time to run any Choir...nobody would disagree I hope!   Sometimes it's important to take stock and look at goals for growth and what tasks can be shared with others. For me, with 3 Choirs and a more than full time ...

Live recording 14/6/2015 Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta Bibione (VE) ITALY

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In open-access Choirs (which don’t audition), you often find one or two singers who struggle to pitch notes accurately.   photo by Jes...