An arrangement by David Drinkell of a very old traditional Dorset Carol - Sung here by Bournemouth Male Voice Choir at a Concert in Tyneham Church in Dorset on 13th December 2013. Video courtesy of Steve Blowers. The members of Bournemouth Male Voice ...  moreAn arrangement by David Drinkell of a very old traditional Dorset Carol - Sung here by Bournemouth Male Voice Choir at a Concert in Tyneham Church in Dorset on 13th December 2013. Video courtesy of Steve Blowers. The members of Bournemouth Male Voice met at central Bournemouth and took a coach off into the depths of Dorset to give a Concert at Tyneham Church. It was an amazing evening – the church absolutely stuffed to capacity the choir uber-vibrant and full of good music. An historic event 70 years on (to the week) from the evacuation of Tyneham and the occasion, the poetry and music stirred up many differing feelings; laughter, poignancy and nostalgia chief amongst them. A privilege to take part in the event – thanks to Lt Col Ken Davies for his perfect organisation of the event – the phrase military precision comes to mind!  less

From the Hawaii Sacred Choir Concert on 12/11/10, a quarted sings the Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) arrangement of the 14th century song "Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming." The singers are Carl Crosier (counter-tenor), Melissa Eick (alto), Mike Dupre (tenor)...  moreFrom the Hawaii Sacred Choir Concert on 12/11/10, a quarted sings the Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) arrangement of the 14th century song "Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming." The singers are Carl Crosier (counter-tenor), Melissa Eick (alto), Mike Dupre (tenor), and Scott Villard (baritone).  

Arrangement based on Bach's harmonisation of the old German Christmas tune O Jesulein süß O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild! Des Vaters Willn hast du erfüllt; Bist kommen aus dem Himmelreich, Uns armen Menschen worden gleich, O Jesulein süß, o Jesule...  moreArrangement based on Bach's harmonisation of the old German Christmas tune O Jesulein süß O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild! Des Vaters Willn hast du erfüllt; Bist kommen aus dem Himmelreich, Uns armen Menschen worden gleich, O Jesulein süß, o Jesulein mild! [O little one sweet o little one mild You have fulfilled your Father's will You've come down from the heavens and become the same as us mortals O little one sweet o little one mild] [etc]  

A well-known Christmas traditional "Jingle Bells" written by James Pierpont in1857 , here transformed by arranger Greg Gilpin into a beautiful an suprsising ballad for SATB choral.

Looking for something new, an Italian melody with Latin text? Than stop for a minute. Would like to present you Battista Pradal’s score for mixed voices, "Dulce Lignum" fromPH Publishers.   The several national and International prize award...

We can't remind often enough, but we have a lot to happen if you interested in choral music and to find out about new destination in Europe. The city of Copernicus would be a great place to perform your repertoire and be part of an International Fest...

The Concordia Choir René Clausen, Conductor The Concordia Choir sings Eric Whitacre's "Lux Aurumque" at the 2005 Concordia Christmas Concert, "O Come, All Ye Faithful." The Concordia Choir | Moorhead, Minnesota www.ConcordiaCollege.edu/choir

Medley/Mix of the Concert @ Pellenberg (Belgium) - june 25th 2017

Some excerpts from "Nativitas", a short Christmas Cantata for children's choir and instrumental ensemble Live recording 22/12/2013 Duomo di San Giovanni Battista Oderzo (TV)

[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...