[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   When I’m promoting a singing workshop or recruiting for a choir, I want a shorthand way of describing The kind of songs I teach.   Pho...

Koleynu is a mixed-voice acappella choir based in Ra'anana, Israel. We come from all over The World, but gaTher togeTher to celebrate The joy of sharing music.

First Published: NotThechurchlady 'Have Organ Shoes will Travel' by Kelly Galbraith   Of course I’ll do it!’ I told maestro David Fallis. I remember The morning well, Sunday Dec 8, 2013 because it was The day after Ca...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   For some people being a famous singer or being in The best choir in The World or making a hit record or singing a piece perfectly in competition is t...

Epitaphium for mixed choir (SSAATTBB) and tubular bells ad libitum by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by Marco Valerio Marziale (30 o 41 d.c./108 d.c.) "To The memory of The Syrians children killed in The bombings of The April 2017" Youth Mixed Choir ...  moreEpitaphium for mixed choir (SSAATTBB) and tubular bells ad libitum by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by Marco Valerio Marziale (30 o 41 d.c./108 d.c.) "To The memory of The Syrians children killed in The bombings of The April 2017" Youth Mixed Choir Emil Komel (Gorizia - ITALY) conductor: David Bandelj Thanks to The Fondazione Guido d'Arezzo and to The Youth Mixed Choir Emil Komel for The kind permission to use this audio recording.  

This original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David ...  moreThis original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David Dickau, it hauntingly sets a very thoughtful text by Will Dromgoole. In it, Dromgoole tells The story of an old man who approaches a deep and wide water-filled chasm. He crosses in The evening as he is unafraid, Then builds a bridge to span The tide. A fellow pilgrim questions why an old man would build The bridge, as he would surely never pass this way again in his lifetime. The old man lifts his grey head and responds to The questioning traveler that a youth is to follow after him. He too, would need to cross in The twiLight dim. The old man answers, “I am building this bridge for him.” The commission process was an interesting and fascinating one in which to be involved. Dr. Dickau was originally approached a year or so ago by The chorale, and was inter...    less

Polyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since Then The choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout The World. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of The best s...  morePolyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since Then The choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout The World. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of The best small choirs now before The public’ (Telegraph) and ‘possibly The best small professional chorus in The World’ (Encore Magazine, USA). In a new poll by Gramophone Magazine They were named as one of The World’s leading choirs ‘Stephen Layton's choir have become renowned for both Their sound and versatility – wheTher in early music, or contemporary works such as those of Eric Whitacre, They embody The remarkable tradition of British choral excellence at its finest.’ For more than a decade Polyphony has given annual sell-out performances of Bach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah at St John’s Smith Square. These have become notable events in London’s music calendar and have been broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and The EBU. According to The Evening Standard ‘no one ...    less

The renaissance madrigal, My Bonny Lass, was The first song of The Stairwell Carollers 40th anniversary concert, May 5, 2017. The Stairwell Carollers with guest, Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor. The concert was The grand finale of a weekend workshop event with...  moreThe renaissance madrigal, My Bonny Lass, was The first song of The Stairwell Carollers 40th anniversary concert, May 5, 2017. The Stairwell Carollers with guest, Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor. The concert was The grand finale of a weekend workshop event with Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor ( Chanticleer alumnus and professional singer and choral conductor). Three choirs from Glebe Collegiate and Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor joined The Stairwell Carollers in workshops at The Galilee Centre and in concert. Our thanks to Rachel Handley, Glebe choir director and music teacher. Get our professional recordings here... http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html All Stairwell Carollers CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. This non-profit organization raises funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella group formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned The distinction of being ranked amongst The best of O...    less

A rollicking tale of social expectations and aspirations from The brilliant creative duo Alan Gilbert (New York Philharmonic) and Doug Fitch (Giants Are Small), this humorous opera explores life in excess, all set in The imaginative World of The heroine p...

This month The UK Choir Festival comes to York! On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 250 choristers will descend on St Olave’s School to participate in The event with learning and great music making at its heart.   Created to support, train a...