David proposes to his girlfriend, Rachel, at the V&A museum in London with the help of London City Singers. Clips were filmed with mobile phones so please excuse the shaking. Our 'video crew' got emotional during the filming, too! Filmed by: David S...  moreDavid proposes to his girlfriend, Rachel, at the V&A museum in London with the help of London City Singers. Clips were filmed with mobile phones so please excuse the shaking. Our 'video crew' got emotional during the filming, too! Filmed by: David Sheen and Stephen Flexer — thanks guys!  

Uniquely among choral groups, Albion is dedicated to the exploration and performance of the Songs of the British Isles. The islands' musical heritage stretches back a thousand years, offering a rich store of treasures: dances, folkSongs, madrigals, plains...  moreUniquely among choral groups, Albion is dedicated to the exploration and performance of the Songs of the British Isles. The islands' musical heritage stretches back a thousand years, offering a rich store of treasures: dances, folkSongs, madrigals, plainsong chants, airs, anthems, and more. In their variety and beauty, they lie at the heart of Albion's inspiration. Many of the Songs are hundreds of years old, but in Fraser Wilson's arrangements they are reclothed in lush contemporary colours. Working with up to twelve singers at a time, Albion performs mostly unaccompanied, allowing the purity of the human voice to sound across the centuries. The group is known for its fresh sound and vibrant energy, and for warm, wholehearted music-making.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.     Lind...

St Helens Male Voices a brand new choir with a fresh approach, formed to bring men of all ages and backgrounds together to sing. We have a simple philosophy, we all Love to sing but we want to do it in a professional way without the rigid formality and st...  moreSt Helens Male Voices a brand new choir with a fresh approach, formed to bring men of all ages and backgrounds together to sing. We have a simple philosophy, we all Love to sing but we want to do it in a professional way without the rigid formality and structure of traditional male voice choirs. We Love to sing and perform a wide range of musical styles from pop and rock to classical standards. If it is good music we will sing it. We are looking for new singers to join our friendly new choir, both experienced and beginners. Come along, experience something new and get excited!  less

III. WATER FROM YOUR SPRING What was in that candle's light that opened and consumed me so quickly? Come back, my friend! The form of our Love is not a created form. Nothing can help me but that beauty. There was a dawn I remember when...  moreIII. WATER FROM YOUR SPRING What was in that candle's light that opened and consumed me so quickly? Come back, my friend! The form of our Love is not a created form. Nothing can help me but that beauty. There was a dawn I remember when my soul heard something from your soul. I drank water from your spring and felt the current take me. Texts by Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks © 1995 Coleman Barks. Used by permission. Performed by the Millennium Consort, Martin Neary, conductor, and the Pomona College Choir, Donna Di Grazia, director. Water Ruminations is a setting of six poems by the thirteenth-century poet Rumi, in English translations from the Persian by Coleman Barks, for double choir and organ. The poetry sings of literal and spiritual connections between water and sky, a drop of water and human life, flowing water and Love, drinking water and its container, the giddiness of spring and rolling seas, and the ocean's gifts and singing. Its images, from 800 years ago, sp...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A concert is looming and there are a couple of Songs you don’t know that well.   Photo by _foam   You’ll need to put in s...

Sung at a choral course in Nottingham in 1977 Sing we and chant it While Love doth grant it Not long youth lasteth And old age hasteth Now is best leisure To take our pleasure All things invite us Now to delight us Hence, care, be packing! No ...  moreSung at a choral course in Nottingham in 1977 Sing we and chant it While Love doth grant it Not long youth lasteth And old age hasteth Now is best leisure To take our pleasure All things invite us Now to delight us Hence, care, be packing! No mirth be lacking! Let spare no treasure To live in pleasure  

An evening of stunning Bulgarian harmonies and fiery irregular rhythms in the beautiful surroundings of St Luke's Church - Kingston. Veda SLovena Bulgarian Choir with special guests Perunika Trio will perform Bulgarian Christmas carols, wedding and Love s...  moreAn evening of stunning Bulgarian harmonies and fiery irregular rhythms in the beautiful surroundings of St Luke's Church - Kingston. Veda SLovena Bulgarian Choir with special guests Perunika Trio will perform Bulgarian Christmas carols, wedding and Love Songs and traditional seasonal blessings. Other guests include Bulgarian virtuoso folk instrumentalists Iliya Shikov and Konstantin Lirov. http://www.songlines.co.uk/gigs/index.php?eID=20273 http://www.stlukeskingston.co.uk/ The video is a joint effort or in other words - it is all about team work, THANK you Nikolay Naydenov at https://www.facebook.com/n7studio?fref=ts  less

The second studio recording from Muzaria comes only days after their debut release "Homeward Bound". This time they switch styles to encompass the wonderful world of Disney. Enjoy the magic of these timeless Songs sung with stunning clarity and warmth. ...  moreThe second studio recording from Muzaria comes only days after their debut release "Homeward Bound". This time they switch styles to encompass the wonderful world of Disney. Enjoy the magic of these timeless Songs sung with stunning clarity and warmth. When You Wish Upon A Star Music & Lyrics by Leigh Harline & Ned Washington Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers / Wonderland Music Company Inc and Walt Disney Music Company Colors Of The Wind Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and Music by Alan Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers Part Of Your World Lyrics by Howard and Ashman and Music by Alan Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers A Whole New World Lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Alan Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers Performed by Muzaria Featuring Helene Brooke-Smith and Libbie Chiverton Arrangement Darren Marc Bartlett This Arrangement Copyright DMB Music Keys & Sound Engineer Alvin Allison Video Production Kingsbere Designs www.dmbmusic.co....    less