[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...

German folksong about two hares escaping the hunter Arranged for mixed choir (SAB) by David W Solomons images from Walter Crane's Baby Bouquet. Words (slightly amended by Pastor Joachim Bremer) (translation below) Zwischen Berg und tiefem, tiefem Tal...  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreGerman folksong about two hares escaping the hunter Arranged for mixed choir (SAB) by David W Solomons images from Walter Crane's Baby Bouquet. Words (slightly amended by Pastor Joachim Bremer) (translation below) Zwischen Berg und tiefem, tiefem Tal saßen einst zwei Hasen, fraßen ab das grüne, grüne Gras, fraßen ab das grüne, grüne Gras, bis auf den Rasen. Als sie sich nun satt gefressen hatten, Setzten sie sich nieder, Bis dass der Jäger Jäger kam Bis dass der Jäger Jäger kam, Und schoss sie nieder. Als sie sich nun aufgerappelt hatten, Und sie sich besannen, Dass sie noch am lieben Leben war'n, Dass sie noch am lieben Leben war'n, Hoppelten sie von dannen. ========== Between the mountain and the deep valley there were once two hares sitting eating up the green green grass right down to the ground When they had had their fill They sat down Until the hunter came and shot them down When they came back to their senses and realised they were still alive they hopped away.  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I caught a scene from the movie Spartacus the other day. The character played by Tony Curtis was asked to perform a song. He then proceeded to speak ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many people have no idea how a song is learnt by ear. They assume that written music is a must. But don’t forget that people have been singing (and l...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A while ago I wrote about an artist who thought that music resides in the musical notation and a musician's job is to realise that notation perfectly. &nb...

"City Called Heaven," traditional spiritual, arr. Josephine Poelinitz. Recorded live on June 17, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Dire...  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">more"City Called Heaven," traditional spiritual, arr. Josephine Poelinitz. Recorded live on June 17, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese.  

"Oh happy day" traditional, arr. Edwin Hawkings, adapt. Mariano García Coral Santiago Apóstol Director y pianista: Mariano García Solistas: Paloma Zarza y Mónica Viñuela Emitido el 25 de diciembre de 2015 en el programa especial villancicos "...  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">more"Oh happy day" traditional, arr. Edwin Hawkings, adapt. Mariano García Coral Santiago Apóstol Director y pianista: Mariano García Solistas: Paloma Zarza y Mónica Viñuela Emitido el 25 de diciembre de 2015 en el programa especial villancicos "Ropopompom" de Telemadrid, presentado por Inmaculada Galván ----- CORAL SANTIAGO APOSTOL de Casarrubuelos (Madrid) www.coralsantiagoapostol.com www.facebook.com/coralsantiagoapostol twitter: @CSApostol coral@coralsantiagoapostol.com Teléfono: (+34) 656161440 La Coral Santiago Apóstol es la creadora de la Familia Coral de Casarrubuelos www.familiacoral.com  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

INDODANA, Tradicional isiXhosa Arreglo: Michael Barrett y Raff Schmitt Coral Santiago Apóstol Director: Mariano García Solistas: Paloma Moreno, Ángeles Gómez del Pulgar Percusión: Paloma Zarza, Antonio Oliva III Encuentro Coral Organizado por la A...  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreINDODANA, Tradicional isiXhosa Arreglo: Michael Barrett y Raff Schmitt Coral Santiago Apóstol Director: Mariano García Solistas: Paloma Moreno, Ángeles Gómez del Pulgar Percusión: Paloma Zarza, Antonio Oliva III Encuentro Coral Organizado por la Agrupación Coral Iter Grabado en la parroquia Ntra. Sra. del Rosario de Filipinas de Madrid el 22 de mayo de 2021 ----- FAMILIA CORAL SANTIAGO APOSTOL [ Coral Santiago Apóstol - Coro Encanto - Coro ilusiones ] web: www.familiacoral.com facebook: facebook.com/coralsantiagoapostol email: coral@coralsantiagoapostol.com Teléfono: (+34) 656161440 Griñón, Madrid, SPAIN  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Gresley Male Voice Choir 2011

A brilliant moment from our concert in Stirling's Tolbooth Theatre. :-) 5/5/15