Hugh Martin/Ralph Blane, Arr. Peter Gritton - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Swara Vocal Ensemble, Belgium

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “Great, a NEW song to learn.”   Photo by Michael Wu   “Oh, no, it’s in ‘foreign’. Help!”  ...

Shakti Sings is a national choir of over 150 people who come together every month to honour the earth through song. Our mission is to spread a message of respect for the natural world through music from across the globe, and we have performed at events su...  moreShakti Sings is a national choir of over 150 people who come together every month to honour the earth through song. Our mission is to spread a message of respect for the natural world through music from across the globe, and we have performed at events such as Glastonbury Festival 2013 Opening Ceremony, and the United Nations World Environment Day concert in Staines and in Oxford Street, central London. We welcome men and women of all abilities, and sessions are taught by ear so no experience is needed, just a passion for singing and a love of the earth! Our Musical Director is the renowned Susie Ro Prater who has supported choirs and natural voice movement workshops for many years. Our very enJOYable choir practices take place once a month at the Hythe Centre in Egham, Staines, easily accessible by train from Central London and free parking onsite. Membership is £15 for the year and minimum £5 per member for each of our sessions. Please bring a mug for refreshments. Incredible value! Non-members ...    less

2020 is the first year in our 43-year history we have no live concerts, so we present this Virtual Concert of 6 carols. I am proud of my musical colleagues for putting these videos together. I thank them for their loyalty to our fans and their fellow ...  more2020 is the first year in our 43-year history we have no live concerts, so we present this Virtual Concert of 6 carols. I am proud of my musical colleagues for putting these videos together. I thank them for their loyalty to our fans and their fellow choir members, and for their diligence in preparing individual performances to such a demanding degree of musicianship. We all share an understanding of how important it is right now to share the JOY of song with the world. Joined by my wife Holly and all the members of the Stairwell Carollers, we wish you peace and JOY this Christmas season. We will perform live for you once again soon. Pierre Massie - director Programme O Little Town of Bethlehem - arr: Traditional, melody by Lewis Redner Un flambeau Jeanette, Isabelle - arr: Pierre Massie All and Some - Anon. c. 1450 What Child is This - arr: Pierre Massie (choral premiere) Ô nuit - Jean-Philippe Rameau Wassail Song - arr: Pierre Massie  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s only September, but many choirs are already thinking of their Christmas concerts. Christmas is also the time of year when choirs release NEW CDs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There were two articles in the UK national press a few years ago, one bemoaning the fact that we don’t sing Christmas carols together as much as we u...

The first live performance of the song Mem-He during the Memorial Day ceremony, on April 27 2009 in Lapid on the central stage. The song was written by Kol-Hamishpaha in honor of the 45 soldiers which fell in 1948 in the battle on the Kurikur hill, where ...  moreThe first live performance of the song Mem-He during the Memorial Day ceremony, on April 27 2009 in Lapid on the central stage. The song was written by Kol-Hamishpaha in honor of the 45 soldiers which fell in 1948 in the battle on the Kurikur hill, where today resides Lapid - the place we live. *KOL HAMISHPAHA (Hebrew for "all the family" or "voice of the family") is a family band composed of 2 parents and their 4 children* שיר שנכתב ובוצע ע"י קול-המשפחה ביום הזיכרון 2009 ביישוב לפיד, לכבוד 45 הנופלים במלחמת העצמאות, בקרב על גבעת כוריכור, עליה ממוקם היום היישוב.  less

World premiere by the Volti Choir of San Francisco, Robert Geary, Artistic Director, May 15-17, 2009, San Francisco and Berkeley, CA, USA. Song on The End of The World Music by Robert Paterson; Text by Czeslaw Milosz. Used with Permission. This is ...  moreWorld premiere by the Volti Choir of San Francisco, Robert Geary, Artistic Director, May 15-17, 2009, San Francisco and Berkeley, CA, USA. Song on The End of The World Music by Robert Paterson; Text by Czeslaw Milosz. Used with Permission. This is one movement of a three-movement work entitled Eternal Reflections, but may be performed as a stand-alone piece. For more information and to order sheet music, please visit www.robpaterson.com.