[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some choirs and singing groups meet frequently, often once a week, requiring a high level of commitment. Others meet less frequently and work on a dr...

The Favorite Piece of Musica for August 2023 is "The Rose" by Ola Gjeilo (USA, Norway) published by Walton Music. A voluptuous melody gracefully accompanied by the piano that captures the mystery of this beautiful text by Rossetti. Find all the details ...

Co-cheòl, performing Never Wed An Old Man (trad.) at the AUS-ACA National Championship at Ormond Hall, Village Melbourne on 6/9/14. Co-cheòl are: Claire Patti, Georgie Walton, Merrily Hanson and Ginger Hanson.

Simon Lindley's setting of 'Ave Maria' - under the title of 'Litany for Mary' - was produced originally as a setting for upper voices. The music was devised to short call order for a Mothers' Union Deanery Service in what was then Leeds Parish Church on...  moreSimon Lindley's setting of 'Ave Maria' - under the title of 'Litany for Mary' - was produced originally as a setting for upper voices. The music was devised to short call order for a Mothers' Union Deanery Service in what was then Leeds Parish Church on Lady Day - the Feast of the Annunciation - in March 1979. Its accompaniment owes much to the setting of Robert Herrick's 'Litany to the Holy Spirit' by Peter Hurford of some twenty years earlier. 'Ave Maria' has been extensively recorded and broadcast by choirs of all traditions, especially children's choirs. Eventually, a version of the piece for four-part choir emerged during the early weeks of 2003 in response to a request from Gordon Stewart on behalf of the BBC Radio 4 Pilgrim Choir and it is this more recent version that is sung here. This performance was recorded in Leeds Minster on Sunday 28th April 2013 during the recital of 'Music with Minster connections' sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds, directed by the composer. The organist is David Houl...    less

This is the whole sequence. Composed by David Warin Solomons performed in Southwell Minster. by Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir Conducted by Jeffrey Makinson Organ played by Paul Walton Cantor in Gloria: David Shipman Alto Soloist in Sanctus an...  moreThis is the whole sequence. Composed by David Warin Solomons performed in Southwell Minster. by Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir Conducted by Jeffrey Makinson Organ played by Paul Walton Cantor in Gloria: David Shipman Alto Soloist in Sanctus and Benedictus: Richard Lowe Separate videos are also available for each section: Kyrie: https://youtu.be/sN83YtFaL4M Gloria: https://youtu.be/hyprqsck_tg Sanctus and Benedictus: https://youtu.be/C_vew5Ga7lU Agnus Dei: https://youtu.be/fksOsl18abA  

Co-cheòl, performing Bring Me Little Water, Sylvie (written Huddie Ledbetter) at the AUS-ACA National Championship at Ormond Hall, Village Melbourne on 6/9/14. Co-cheòl are: Claire Patti, Georgie Walton, Merrily Hanson and Ginger Hanson.

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

Karl Jenkins - Adiemus II (Cantus Song of Tears). En colaboración con la Coral Stma. Trinidad de Valencia.

Laudate Dominum by Ivo Antognini published by Walton Music https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/laudate-dominum-ww1675 performed by MSU CHORALE - Cameron LaBarr, conductor

English Translation: Full of Tears will be that day When from the ashes shall rise the guilty man to be judged; Therefore spare him, O God, Merciful Lord, grant them eternal rest. Amen Taghkanic Chorale https://www.taghkanicchorale.org/ May 2020