So be strong and courageous, All you who put your hope in the Lord. Psalms 39:24 The year started with bright hope for a promising great year, yet the treat of a deadly virus lingered in our ears. In February, COVID caused some concern in America as pe...  moreSo be strong and courageous, All you who put your hope in the Lord. Psalms 39:24 The year started with bright hope for a promising great year, yet the treat of a deadly virus lingered in our ears. In February, COVID caused some concern in America as people were being warned of the implications the virus could bring when it came from overseas. By March, our government told us we needed to stay home as the virus was deadly to All age groups and almost impossible to avoid. Most necessities, like toilet paper and cleaning products, were gone from the shelves of All stores making people worry how fighting this treat would be possible. Throughout the country, several people offered to help neighbors, friends, and family as they self-quarantined and sociAlly distanced from each, as we were told it was our best defense against the upcoming pandemic. During quarantine, some people started riots for an unrelated cause, Black Lives Matter. This movement has an ongoing struggle in our nation as the group battles f...    less

A beautiful song performed by a beautiful choir. Great first rehearsal. :-)

[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 ...

Participant of "International Musical Eisteddfod" Llangollen 2007 Royal Pavilion Llangollen, 14. Juli 2007 1. "Wohlauf, ihr Gäste" (Widmann) 2. "Tyger, Tyger, burning bright" (Hughes) 3. "Saltarelle" (Saint-Saens) Conductor: Martin Winkler

Christmas might be one of the most beloved holidays in the world. Its traditions could vary very much between cultures, countries, or even families - some celebrate it as a religious holiday, some as a feast of love and peace. There are so many things th...

A Worcester, UK, choir is swapping its usual Cathedral surroundings for the bright lights of the rock arena after being asked to perform alongside global music legend Rick Wakeman.   The Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir will be performing alongs...

This haunting & ethereal version of a beautiful, traditional Russian Carol brings wonder and mystery as the world waits for the birth of the Christ child... RUSSIAN CAROL Traditional Lyrics Catherine Paul Original Copyright 1968 Ascherberg Hopwo...  moreThis haunting & ethereal version of a beautiful, traditional Russian Carol brings wonder and mystery as the world waits for the birth of the Christ child... RUSSIAN CAROL Traditional Lyrics Catherine Paul Original Copyright 1968 Ascherberg Hopwood & Crew Ltd Arrangement Darren Marc Bartlett This Arr. Copyright DMB MUsic 2016 Performed by Muzaria Keys & Sound Engineer Alvin Allison Video Production Kingbere Designs www.dmbmusic.co.uk www.darrenbartlett.co.uk Copyright DMB MUSIC 2000-2017 www.muzaria.com www.salvacosta.co.uk  less

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

Away in a manger Kirkpatrick arr Philip Moore Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle ...  moreAway in a manger Kirkpatrick arr Philip Moore Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love thee, lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, and stay by my side until morning is nigh. Be near me, lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me for ever and love me, I pray. Bless All the dear children in thy tender care, and fit us for heaven to live with thee there.  less

With their unique signature sound, Muzaria sing Eric Whitacre's 'Glow', set to beautiful visions of the Northern Lights. Glow” was written for the World of Color Honor Choir as part of the World of Color – Winter Dreams show which premiered at Disney C...  moreWith their unique signature sound, Muzaria sing Eric Whitacre's 'Glow', set to beautiful visions of the Northern Lights. Glow” was written for the World of Color Honor Choir as part of the World of Color – Winter Dreams show which premiered at Disney California Adventure® Park, Disneyland® Resort, Anaheim, California. Piano ccompaniment by Alvin Allison Conducted by Darren Marc Bartlett #Glow #EricWhitacre #Muzaria #DarrenBartlett www.darrenbartlett.co.uk Copyright DMB MUSIC 2000-2019 www.muzaria.com  less