"The Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima Rain, who asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the least. But I took on the challenge and here is the result. As always, comments are ...  more"The Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima Rain, who asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the least. But I took on the challenge and here is the result. As always, comments are most welcomed. Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info. I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

This time of the year many of us summarize their lives: what has happened the last 356 days? At meeting music we are sure about that the most memorable moments are connected to some special experiences. The moment when you joined a choir and made lifelong...

This simple, but wonderfully emotive piece, was our free gift to those on our mailing list at the beginning of 2021, and we are delighted to have a recording now of 'Prayer of St Teresa of Avila' by the Masterworks Chorale on their recent tour to East A...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] At the beginning of each choir rehearsal it’s as if the singers have not seen each other for years. They chat away, having a fine time of things. &n...

Just in case your choir hasn't already participated in this new research from Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK, this is a reminder that the survey is open until the beginning of September. The study is exploring why people sing in choirs, ch...

ALBION in Northampton Venue: All Saints Church, George Row, Northampton, , NN1 1DF Dates: 23 May 2015 Price: £5 full £1 Under 17 “Enthusiastic and exuberant group of singers; glorious joyful so...

Mood Swing is made up of about 20 members. Some have been here since the beginning, some joined this year and others fit somewhere in the middle. We have an exacting standard of singing - we are just not sure what that exactly is! One of the most impo...  moreMood Swing is made up of about 20 members. Some have been here since the beginning, some joined this year and others fit somewhere in the middle. We have an exacting standard of singing - we are just not sure what that exactly is! One of the most important facets of Mood Swing is that we have fun with what we do and it comes across not only in our singing, but also in our performances. We may not have perfected laughing and singing at the same time, but we give it a fair go! Since 2001, Mood Swing have been wowing audiences with our full sounds and suave choreography. With a range of music from '20s swing, African songs, traditional gospel, contemporary hits and fun ditties arranged in three and four parts, Mood Swing have something for all ages. Fabulously led by Lisa Schwabe, Mood Swing have been singing around Melbourne at concerts, churches and private functions to the delight of all who see and hear us. Don't you be the one to miss out!  less

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Acappellago was founded in 2002 by a number of community members seeking a musical challenge. We present a wide variety of music ranging from classical, contemporary, jazz, pop, gospel, spirituals & have given a number of world, US & Chicago premieres.

Tamesis Chamber Choir, in support of ABF The Soldiers' Charity, presents "Remembrance", a CD of poignant and beautiful music in memory of the fallen. The CD is available now, Price £10, from tamesischamberchoir.co.uk, by email from charlie@magi.co.uk o...  moreTamesis Chamber Choir, in support of ABF The Soldiers' Charity, presents "Remembrance", a CD of poignant and beautiful music in memory of the fallen. The CD is available now, Price £10, from tamesischamberchoir.co.uk, by email from charlie@magi.co.uk or by calling 0118 934 3200. Music on the CD includes: "Requiem", by Bob Chilcott "For the Fallen", by Douglas Guest "In Remembrance", by Eleanor Daley "Kontakion", by Rupert Lang "So they gave their bodies to the Commonwealth", by Peter Aston "Lord, let me know mine end", by Maurice Greene "Funeral music for Queen Mary", by Henry Purcell On Saturday 6th October, we will be launching the CD at the beautiful chapel of Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire, in the presence of Robin Bacon, Chief of Staff of ABF The Soldiers' Charity. Tickets for the launch event, Priced at £5, are available from tamesischamberchoir.co.uk, from charlie@magi.co.uk or by calling 0118 934 3200. For more information about ABF The Soldiers' Charity, visit soldierschari...    less