[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Imagine going to Soho with a group of like-minded friends and gathering in a dimly-lit, subterranean private room with plush seats and stylish decor. Fully ...

1. God rest you merry, gentlemen (English traditional carol, harmonised by Sir David Willcocks) 2. Away in a manger (words anon, set to a traditional Normandy tune arranged by Reginald Jacques) These carols were recorded on Sunday 13th December 2009 ...  arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">more1. God rest you merry, gentlemen (English traditional carol, harmonised by Sir David Willcocks) 2. Away in a manger (words anon, set to a traditional Normandy tune arranged by Reginald Jacques) These carols were recorded on Sunday 13th December 2009 during the first of St Peter's Singers' two now-traditional annual performances to guests at the Espresso Bar of Harvey Nichols' Leeds store in the Victoria Quarter. The choir is directed on this occasion by its regular accompanist David Houlder, Sub-Organist of Leeds Parish Church. The Music Director of St Peter's Singers is Dr Simon Lindley, Organist of Leeds Parish Church and Leeds City Organist, who has held this post since the choir's formation in 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and church services, may be found on the choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk or on the Facebook group 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'.  arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Salvacosta sing this funky & upbeat Salsa version of a well known traditional Christmas Carol. Traditional - Arr. Robert Sterling Copyright 2002 Word Music Performed by Salvacosta Keys - Alvin Allison Trumpets - Darren Bartlett, Rachel Bartlett...  arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreSalvacosta sing this funky & upbeat Salsa version of a well known traditional Christmas Carol. Traditional - Arr. Robert Sterling Copyright 2002 Word Music Performed by Salvacosta Keys - Alvin Allison Trumpets - Darren Bartlett, Rachel Bartlett, Nick Jarvis Trombone - Lloyd Bartlett Christmas Animation Courtesy of Logan Kenesis Video Creation - Kingsbere Designs DMB Music www.darrenbartlett.co.uk Copyright DMB MUSIC 2016  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]We are All creatures of habit. Which is no bad thing until it starts to affect what we do adversely. photo by CTRLF5 How many bad habits have you got into ...

Praise God from whom All blessings flow Praise Him All creatures here below Praise Him above ye heavenly host Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

A Handful of Harmonies is a hobby with a difference! The group gives women from 16 to 70+ the opportunity to share the joy and proven health benefits of singing with like-minded people in a fun and creative environment. Weekly sessions, under the instr...  arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreA Handful of Harmonies is a hobby with a difference! The group gives women from 16 to 70+ the opportunity to share the joy and proven health benefits of singing with like-minded people in a fun and creative environment. Weekly sessions, under the instruction of a highly enthusiastic and experienced Natural Voice Practitioner and registered British Voice Association teacher, will provide opportunities for you to sing in harmony, discover new techniques and to improve your musicality, understanding and appreciation of music. With your newly found confidence you will tackle more complicated and chAllenging musical arrangements and enjoy hearing the finished result – just for pleasure! Whilst we “work” hard these sessions are enjoyable social events. There is discipline and structure but also fun, laughter and a strong sense of teamwork as we rehearse songs from a variety of genres, performing new musical arrangements to suit a variety of tastes. No previous experience is required but enthusiasm is a must. ...    arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. All creatures of Our God and King 2. Awake and Arise, All Ye Children of Light 3. Be Thou My Vision (Organ Solo) 4. Lovely Appear, from "The Redemption"...  arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreMusic and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. All creatures of Our God and King 2. Awake and Arise, All Ye Children of Light 3. Be Thou My Vision (Organ Solo) 4. Lovely Appear, from "The Redemption" 5. Dealing with Disappointment (Spoken Word) 6. Who Will Buy? from "Oliver!" 7. Thou Lovely Source of True Delight Dealing with Disappointment Every life needs aspirations—along with goals to help us achieve them. Our goals can be like the banks of a river, guiding the flow of our ambitions. Making plans and striving to accomplish them helps channel our efforts and energies toward the things that matter most to us. But what about when we fail? How do we respond when, despite our earnest efforts, we don’t quite reach those high aspirations? In short, how do we deal with disappointment? The natural response is to feel discouraged, disheartened. It might seem that All our planning and work were wasted. We may even question our aspirations—were our ...    arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Acastella: Stellenbosch students (and students at heart) singing Acapella. We are a group of like-minded young people who have come together to express life in All its wonderful facets through vocal music! We are students. We are friends. We All study ...  arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAcastella: Stellenbosch students (and students at heart) singing Acapella. We are a group of like-minded young people who have come together to express life in All its wonderful facets through vocal music! We are students. We are friends. We All study at Stellenbosch University and believe in the power of music to uplift, entertain and educate. We aim to share our voices and talent with All who will listen! Any person acquainted with student culture understands the important role of music and singing in the life of a young person. Acastella is a platform for young adults studying at Stellenbosch University to practice their love of singing. Unfortunately the members got spread across the vast world and thus decided to stop Acastella at the end of 2013.  arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less