We're often told that Albion is hard to define, though beautiful - and that our music speaks to people in ways that touch them deeply. Here is a film that seeks to explain more of what we do. Voices from the choir describe our Songs, our technique, our ...  moreWe're often told that Albion is hard to define, though beautiful - and that our music speaks to people in ways that touch them deeply. Here is a film that seeks to explain more of what we do. Voices from the choir describe our Songs, our technique, our approach... If you don't know us yet - welcome! If you already did, do share... We hope we can sing for you all in person some time soon. www.albionchoir.org.uk Our sincere thanks to Soundhouse Media, Roger & Martin and everyone at Wirksworth Church (including the Vicar and Churchwardens) & Rotary, and everyone who helped to fund it  less

Hullabaloo performing at the 2013 National Streetchoirs Festival in Aberystwyth. This video contains 2 Songs. Wagner at the Opera, by Chumbawamba Price Tag, but Jessie J, arranged by Ali Orbaum

This show choir, under the direction of Allison Surratt, is comprised of students ages 11-14. Students meet each week for a 60 minute class learning the fundamentals of synchronized moves and harmony while singing popular Songs. Emphasis is placed on deve...  moreThis show choir, under the direction of Allison Surratt, is comprised of students ages 11-14. Students meet each week for a 60 minute class learning the fundamentals of synchronized moves and harmony while singing popular Songs. Emphasis is placed on developing good fundamental vocal skills, part-singing, sight reading, choreography, stage presence and musicianship. The Charlotte Glee Club performs at Charlotte Academy of Music as well as community events.  

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

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  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about Choosing a running order for your concert or CD.     This week I want to tackle the slightly easier task of selectin...

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 Voice Community Choir is based in Barnstaple, North Devon. We sing a cappella music, old and new and Songs from around the world. The emphasis is on enjoyment of singing - and is open to ALL.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A while back I went to a singing workshop led by an internationally acclaimed workshop leader. I was very disappointed at the lack of teaching skills...