Weep, O Mine Eyes - John Bennet (Alto's Guide) “Weep O Mine Eyes” was first published by composer John Bennet (c. 1575-c. 1610) in his first collection of madrigals in 1599. It was one of his most popular madrigals, as well as one of the most internati...  moreWeep, O Mine Eyes - John Bennet (Alto's Guide) “Weep O Mine Eyes” was first published by composer John Bennet (c. 1575-c. 1610) in his first collection of madrigals in 1599. It was one of his most popular madrigals, as well as one of the most internationally famous songs of the period. It is apparently based on John Dowland’s “Flow, my Teares”. Like Dowland’s lyrics, these lyrics express an intense melancholy of someone whose happiness has been abruptly shattered and desires to not be saved from this dark despair. The speaker wishes his death by drowning in his despair, in his tears. The expression of melancholy, and notions of darkness, neglect, Time’s cruelty, spiteful age, were themes used by Elizabethan songwriters to prefigure the stark inevitability of death, and it remained a prominent feature of English literature and music in the time of Elizabeth I and Shakespeare. More Information, contact us: guide4score@gmail.com  less

Ian Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "High Flight" (words by John Gillespie Magee) - one of a collection of arrangements of war related poems published by Apple Tree Music in 2011. The accompanist is Jan Assersohn. Rec...  moreIan Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "High Flight" (words by John Gillespie Magee) - one of a collection of arrangements of war related poems published by Apple Tree Music in 2011. The accompanist is Jan Assersohn. Recorded on 14th May 2011 by Mark Sugden-Best at his Treetops Recording Studio, Capel, Surrey, UK. Video by David Tilsley Links: http://www.appletreemusic.net http://www.dorkingcamerata.org http://www.treetopsstudio.co.uk  

Ian Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "The Passionate Shepherd" from his collection of 5 choral songs. Words by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586). The accompanist is Jan Assersohn. Recorded 14th May 2011 by Mark Sugden-Best ...  moreIan Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "The Passionate Shepherd" from his collection of 5 choral songs. Words by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586). The accompanist is Jan Assersohn. Recorded 14th May 2011 by Mark Sugden-Best at Treetops Recording Studio, Capel, Surrey, UK. Video by David Tilsley Links: http://www.appletreemusic.net http://www.dorkingcamerata.org http://www.treetopsstudio.co.uk  

As part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's May 2011 concert "Cloudburst--Sounds of Nature" is "Tres Cantos Nativos", a collection of three Krao Indian songs arranged by Marco Leite. As this piece was meant to represent the early beginnings of human civilization ...  moreAs part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's May 2011 concert "Cloudburst--Sounds of Nature" is "Tres Cantos Nativos", a collection of three Krao Indian songs arranged by Marco Leite. As this piece was meant to represent the early beginnings of human civilization and the birth of language, we have staged the piece in a somewhat tribal way and added jungle sound effects.  

Weep, O Mine Eyes - John Bennet (SATB's Guide) “Weep O Mine Eyes” was first published by composer John Bennet (c. 1575-c. 1610) in his first collection of madrigals in 1599. It was one of his most popular madrigals, as well as one of the most internati...  moreWeep, O Mine Eyes - John Bennet (SATB's Guide) “Weep O Mine Eyes” was first published by composer John Bennet (c. 1575-c. 1610) in his first collection of madrigals in 1599. It was one of his most popular madrigals, as well as one of the most internationally famous songs of the period. It is apparently based on John Dowland’s “Flow, my Teares”. Like Dowland’s lyrics, these lyrics express an intense melancholy of someone whose happiness has been abruptly shattered and desires to not be saved from this dark despair. The speaker wishes his death by drowning in his despair, in his tears. The expression of melancholy, and notions of darkness, neglect, Time’s cruelty, spiteful age, were themes used by Elizabethan songwriters to prefigure the stark inevitability of death, and it remained a prominent feature of English literature and music in the time of Elizabeth I and Shakespeare. More Information, contact us: guide4score@gmail.com  less

Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren, a chorus from the cantata "Lobe den Herrn meine Seele" by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach (1657-1714), based on the melody published in Johannes Kugelmann's 1540 collection. In this performance I have sung the first part of the or...  moreSei Lob und Preis mit Ehren, a chorus from the cantata "Lobe den Herrn meine Seele" by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach (1657-1714), based on the melody published in Johannes Kugelmann's 1540 collection. In this performance I have sung the first part of the original melody (as countertenor) followed by the Erlebach setting (as the dwsChorale - one-man multitrack Choir). I have added trills to the dotted crotchets in the unannotated violin parts, since these seem to be appropriate, and I have also added my own bowings. (Strings and harpsichord are Garritan samples).  less

Salvacosta sing this well known seasonal Classic Christmas song from The Christmas collection. The Christmas Song Mel Torme & Bob Wells Arr. Derric Johnson Copyright 1946 Chappel-Morris Ltd Performed by Salvacosta Featuring Michelle Bowman DMB Mu...  moreSalvacosta sing this well known seasonal Classic Christmas song from The Christmas collection. The Christmas Song Mel Torme & Bob Wells Arr. Derric Johnson Copyright 1946 Chappel-Morris Ltd Performed by Salvacosta Featuring Michelle Bowman DMB Music www.dmbmusic.co.uk Video Creation - Kingsbere Designs 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]Most singers join a Choir because they share the passion and vision of the Choir leader. Your Choir leader is the creative heart of your Choir and is what g...

Choir of the Earth is a digital Choir, which meets and rehearses online via YouTube. We unite people of all ages, geographies and backgrounds through singing - absolutely everybody is welcome to join our wonderful choral family! Our Founder and Dire...  moreChoir of the Earth is a digital Choir, which meets and rehearses online via YouTube. We unite people of all ages, geographies and backgrounds through singing - absolutely everybody is welcome to join our wonderful choral family! Our Founder and Director is Mark Strachan BEM, and our Musical Director is Ben England BEM. Please visit our website to find out more about our online choral family and our exciting past, current and future projects! Please check out our Greatest Hits playlist on YouTube. Please follow us on social media: on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  less

One of the beauties of Choir is that the message sung often cuts across cultures and international boundaries. A traveling Choir is one of the best ways to experience Choir, and some of the most famous in the world - such as the Monteverdi Choir - embark ...