Spiritus Domini, performed at the 66th International Choral Competition "Polifonico" Arezzo, Italy by Marymount secondary School choir, Hong Kong (China) conducted by Jane Lau. Score published by Astrum Music Publications - www.astrum.si

This lovely Lententide motet was performed at the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, Thornhill, West Yorkshire, as part of the Singers' recital of Passiontide Polyphony and organ solos given on Sunday 2nd April 2017. Dr Simon Lindley, the choir...  moreThis lovely Lententide motet was performed at the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, Thornhill, West Yorkshire, as part of the Singers' recital of Passiontide Polyphony and organ solos given on Sunday 2nd April 2017. Dr Simon Lindley, the choir's Music Director since its foundation in 1977, directed and also played the organ solos. Thomas Morley 1557/8-1602 Nolo mortem peccatoris Nolo mortem peccatoris; haec sunt verba Salvatoris.[I desire not the death of a sinner; these are the words of the Saviour.] Father, I am thine only Son, sent down from heav’n mankind to save.Father, all things fulfilled and done according to thy will, I have.Father, my will now all is this: Nolo mortem peccatoris.Father, behold my painful smart, taken for man on ev’ry side;Ev'n from my birth to death most tart, no kind of pain I have denied,but suffered all, and all for this: Nolo mortem peccatoris. Thomas Morley’s contribution to British music was inestimable and included the publication of England’s first musi...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It can be tough joining a new choir, especially if you’re an under-confident singer.   Painting ("Little little girl 29") by susie mendelss...

Scores abailable at: bit.ly/GalaxiaS Performed by The Sunday Night Singers November 5, 2023 Artistic Director: Mike McCullough Guest Conductor: Santiago Veros Concert: Galaxias Filmed: Alex Arreola Editing: Jose Meza Galaxias by Santiago Veros...  moreScores abailable at: bit.ly/GalaxiaS Performed by The Sunday Night Singers November 5, 2023 Artistic Director: Mike McCullough Guest Conductor: Santiago Veros Concert: Galaxias Filmed: Alex Arreola Editing: Jose Meza Galaxias by Santiago Veros The work narrates the idea that each person is a light that is part of the galaxy. The text describes an eternal being that receives the ancestral light to form part of the stellar mantle. It provides support and guidance to those who are looking for a path. Lyrics And the shadow of twilight fades when the light of the ancestors forms a mantle that protects and guides us. A being illuminating the galaxies The certainty on the shipwrecked path The glint of existence, time and distance. The ancient aurora of golden light at the awakening of the dawn the eyes radiant with certainties condensed into rays of light. The eternal radiance of the soul: an instant of infinite distances and the birth of a million dawns.  less

Welsh Male Voice Choir Bois Goetre-hen a'r Cylch sing Gwahoddiad at their St David's Day concert. This traditional Welsh hymn was arranged for male voice choir by John Tudor Davies, words by Ieuan Gwyllt. Bois Goetre-hen are a new male choir covering the ...  moreWelsh Male Voice Choir Bois Goetre-hen a'r Cylch sing Gwahoddiad at their St David's Day concert. This traditional Welsh hymn was arranged for male voice choir by John Tudor Davies, words by Ieuan Gwyllt. Bois Goetre-hen are a new male choir covering the lower Llynfi Valley and Bridgend area, with a broad range of choristers and repertoire. This concert took place in Aberkenfig Bible Church- a fantastic venue near Bridgend.  

Presented by Ponte Singers and Ponte Orchestra in 2013 Ponte Singers Concert - Der Zyklus 「生．息」(Hong Kong) in The Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall

www.lanovaSingers.co.uk La Nova Singers are a UK-based female vocal ensemble who perform using the Bel Canto technique. Here they perform Eric Whitacre's piece 'The Seal Lullaby' at their concert 'Light is my Heart', in Bournemouth. Conducted by Miche...  morewww.lanovaSingers.co.uk La Nova Singers are a UK-based female vocal ensemble who perform using the Bel Canto technique. Here they perform Eric Whitacre's piece 'The Seal Lullaby' at their concert 'Light is my Heart', in Bournemouth. Conducted by Michelle NovA. Accompanied by Celia Cologne on piano.  

Calling Singers from all choirs! The Really Big Chorus has a new Royal Albert Hall programme to share with keen choral Singers: a bumper Handel concert with nine of the best choruses (all included in Novello's 'Great Handel Choruses') and some of his best...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   What’s great about a group of Singers who meet regularly is that you can grow and develop together, improving skills and techniques week on wee...