Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber Performed by Naomi Riemis, Silke Bauters, Jelle Smedts, Simon Callaerts and Stijn Dierckx from 'Universitair Koor Antwerpen' at their Christmas Concert "Christmas Carols With A Twist" on December 16, 2014.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For the last two weeks I've been sharing a series of 'Frequently asked questions' that I wrote as a result of questionnaires that I used to send round my ...

This song was written and arranged by Chris Kershaw and performed by the Nashville Singers on November 17, 2012 at their annual Season of Harmony concert. Nashville Singers was founded in November of 2008 by a handful of men who had the desire to join ...  moreThis song was written and arranged by Chris Kershaw and performed by the Nashville Singers on November 17, 2012 at their annual Season of Harmony concert. Nashville Singers was founded in November of 2008 by a handful of men who had the desire to join their voices with the voices of others committed to excellence in vocal and choral performance. In their first four years, this volunteer group has grown from four to 15 singers, learned 42 songs, released their first CD, racked up 51 performances for 32 organizations in seven counties across Tennessee, and produced a successful concert series which has attracted a combined 1000+ attendees from 38 cities in eight states across the USA. Their concert audiences have ranged in size from a few hundred to 4000 people. They've developed a reputation for producing imaginative programs that span many genres, including popular music, Americana, swing, gospel, sacred, songs from Broadway and movies, and a large selection of Christmas holiday favorites. They cover th...    less

[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 views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 ac...

Some excerpts from "Nativitas", a short Christmas Cantata for children's choir and instrumental ensemble Live recording 22/12/2013 Duomo di San Giovanni Battista Oderzo (TV)

Njen Božič ("Her Christmas") for female choir and organ (or piano) composed by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by Bruna Marija Pertot (1937) performed by ZCPZ (Association of Slovenian Parish Choirs of Trieste) Female Choir conductor: Tamara Stanese ...  moreNjen Božič ("Her Christmas") for female choir and organ (or piano) composed by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by Bruna Marija Pertot (1937) performed by ZCPZ (Association of Slovenian Parish Choirs of Trieste) Female Choir conductor: Tamara Stanese organ: Tomaž Simčič Live recording: 16/1/2022 St. Giusto Cathedral, Trieste. But on that holy night, when the Yule log burned and the snow-blurred window glowed like ruby, you no longer knew what all that sorrow was, for tattered, alone and barefoot, along the rugged slope, there was coming to you your God. -  less

[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...

A setting of a poem by Nicholas Vachel Lindsay (obit 1931). Though Magi Kings are dead, my star will still lead me to the place where I can kiss the Infant's haloed head. The setting by Irish composer David Monks, iis sung by Alzonne Choir. The perfor...  moreA setting of a poem by Nicholas Vachel Lindsay (obit 1931). Though Magi Kings are dead, my star will still lead me to the place where I can kiss the Infant's haloed head. The setting by Irish composer David Monks, iis sung by Alzonne Choir. The performance was given in the Collegiale St. Michel, Castelnaudary, 9 December 2011. Your comments are welcomel. Un arrangement d'un poème de Nicolas Vachel Lindsay (obit 1931). Bien que les rois mages soient morts, mon étoile va encore me conduire à l'endroit où je peux embrasser la tête auréolée de l'Enfant. L'arrangement par David Monks, compositeur irlandais, est chanté par le Choeur d'Alzonne. La représentation a été donnée dans la Collégiale Saint-Michel, Castelnaudary, 9 Décembre 2011. Vos commentaires sont bienvenusl.  less

The Utrecht Byzantine Choir sings Christmas songs conducted by Kwitka Kondracki