We are an a cappella mixed voice choir of around 35 singers. We started in 2008. We train together in vocal and choral skills as part of every session and want to explore our own sound as well as that of our choir's. We have a strong Folk influence and a ...  moreWe are an a cappella mixed voice choir of around 35 singers. We started in 2008. We train together in vocal and choral skills as part of every session and want to explore our own sound as well as that of our choir's. We have a strong Folk influence and a variety of pieces that keep us challenged and growing. Directed and trained by singing teacher and choir coach Sandra Smith (www.singingandbreathing.co.uk) Throughout the pandemic we kept singing and did a short but very fun Homegrown Harmony project where all singers participated in a small group piece or a solo and recorded it. Max 6 singers! At Xmas we managed to get all the men together for a rousing a Wassail . SUMMER 2021 - WE ARE LOOKING FOR BASSES/BARIS TO JOIN US NOW!  less

OVERNITE SESSION with The OV Singers. Performing acappella/unaccompanied Medley Song of "Original Sabahan" composed by Hezron Rayner Official and "Sumandak Sabah" composed by Rich Gimbang. "Original Sabahan" Composed by Hezron Rayner Choral Arra...  moreOVERNITE SESSION with The OV Singers. Performing acappella/unaccompanied Medley Song of "Original Sabahan" composed by Hezron Rayner Official and "Sumandak Sabah" composed by Rich Gimbang. "Original Sabahan" Composed by Hezron Rayner Choral Arrangement: Carrey Oliver ---------------------------------------------------------------- "Sumandak Sabah" Composed by Richard Gimbang Choral Arrangement: Carrey Oliver Video Production: Oongisvoce Music Mansion Production Assistance: Cornelius The OV Singers begins as beginner singers who had undergone rigorous musical disciplines towards its international certification. This performance is dedicated to all who had supported our recently held concert (18.08.2018 at Wisma Kinsabina) and is an appreciation of their persistence and indeed a gift to their friends, colleague, employers, teachers/lecturers and families who had supported their journey as members of The OV Singers. ________________ The OV SINGERS consists of learners from the Oongisvoce MUSI...    less

"Canticum Calamitatis Maritimae" - Song of Maritime Calamity Composed by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi Inspired by the MS Estionia disaster of 1994 Performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir Conducted by Leon Starker Canticum Calamitatis Maritimae is an eight-part...  more"Canticum Calamitatis Maritimae" - Song of Maritime Calamity Composed by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi Inspired by the MS Estionia disaster of 1994 Performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir Conducted by Leon Starker Canticum Calamitatis Maritimae is an eight-part, a cappella classical choral composition by the Finnish composer Jaakko Mäntyjärvi. Completed in 1997, the piece was inspired by the MS Estonia disaster of 1994. It won third prize in the European composition competition for cathedral choirs in 1997. The text of the piece is taken from three sources: the Catholic Requiem Mass, Psalm 107: "They that go down to the sea in ships...", and the report of the disaster from the weekly Latin-language Finnish news service, Nuntii Latini. Stream our music:  less

Magnar Åm's arrangement of a Norwegian Folk tune. A middle section with vocal improvisations is inserted in the middle of Åm's arrangement.

Nevenka is a Los Angeles-based women's Folk chorus performing Songs from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes Songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) Songs. ...  moreNevenka is a Los Angeles-based women's Folk chorus performing Songs from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes Songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) Songs. The group was formed in 1976 by women who shared a common interest in the complex harmonies and compelling rhythms typical in Balkan music. Very much in the Eastern European tradition, Nevenka includes women of all ages making music together. Visit: http://nevenka.org/ for more information.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]At any singing workshop I run there will probably be someone who already knows one of the Songs I’m teaching. photo by Sludge G If that is you, what ...

Have you ever tried your hand at writing your own Songs? If you consider yourself an artist or musician, chances are that you probably have. No matter if you are trying to produce a hit or simply want to compose a new Song for your choir, there ...

Nevenka is a Los Angeles-based women's Folk chorus performing music from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes Songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) Songs. ...  moreNevenka is a Los Angeles-based women's Folk chorus performing music from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes Songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) Songs. The group was formed in 1976 by women who shared a common interest in the complex harmonies and compelling rhythms typical in Balkan music. Very much in the Eastern European tradition, Nevenka includes women of all ages making music together.  

  Wow 40 years! Where did the time go? I've always been one of the oldest members of the Stairwell Carollers - if not the OLDEST - at our choir's 20th anniversary in 1997 I was 41, but still didn't look a day over 30. Pierre had HAIR - and I sh...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I was running a workshop recently, and somebody grabbed me in the break and said: “I can’t believe how patient you are with us!”. &n...