If you are looking for a tuneful large-scale choral work to perform with your choir  - you might like to consider a new SATB arrangement by John Whittaker of Vaughan Williams' Folk Songs of The Four Seasons' (duration 50 minutes) - which was original...

Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas concert "A Midwinter Night's Dream" on December 13-14, 2016. Piano: Peter Jeurissen Camera: Jelmer Lokman, Robin Van Limbergen, Ben Verhaegen Sound: Johan De Cock

Ian Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "Lullaby" - words by Francis Beaumont (1584-1616) and John Fletcher (1564-1593). This is from Ian's Sundry Songs for SATB, a collection of 5 choral Songs published in 2010, which are s...  moreIan Assersohn conducts Dorking Camerata as they record his setting of "Lullaby" - words by Francis Beaumont (1584-1616) and John Fletcher (1564-1593). This is from Ian's Sundry Songs for SATB, a collection of 5 choral Songs published in 2010, which are settings of Tudor Poems. Haunting and contemporary, they also look back to evoke the spirit of the Elizabethan age. Recorded on 14th May 2011 at Treetops Recording Studio, Capel, Surrey, UK by Mark Sugden-Best. Video by David Tilsley Links: www.appletreemusic.net www.dorkingcamerata.org www.treetopsstudio.co.uk  less

Нижний Новгород. 25 декабря 2010 года. ЮБИЛЕЙНЫЙ КОНЦЕРТ, посвященный 60-летию хора. Г. Свиридов - Курские песни (IV. Ой, горе, горе; V. Купил Ванька себе косу)

The singers are mainly from Carinthia/Austria. The group pursues two main aims: on the one hand to revive old, nearly forgotten Carinthian folk Songs, and on the other hand to enrich the Carinthian music scene by new Songs and interpretations. The Oktet S...  moreThe singers are mainly from Carinthia/Austria. The group pursues two main aims: on the one hand to revive old, nearly forgotten Carinthian folk Songs, and on the other hand to enrich the Carinthian music scene by new Songs and interpretations. The Oktet Suha has performed more than 1400 times in Austria and all over Europe, as well as in the USA, Australia, Ukraina, Argentina and Canada. They had lots of tv and radio appearances worldwide. Oktet Suha has released 12 CD ́s since and is the main organizer of the annual cross boarder vocal Festival Suha. Their highlights were the European Award for Folk and Art and the Silver award of the Slovenian Republik.  less

Gospel Choir Sunce (Croatian for „Sun“) is a mixed-voice amateur choir founded in 2002, with about 20 members. Its repertoire consists of Negro spirituals and African Songs, as well as interesting part interpretations of pop and soul Songs. The Choir ofte...  moreGospel Choir Sunce (Croatian for „Sun“) is a mixed-voice amateur choir founded in 2002, with about 20 members. Its repertoire consists of Negro spirituals and African Songs, as well as interesting part interpretations of pop and soul Songs. The Choir often performs at social events and Zagreb City events for tourists, and also regularly participates in domestic, national and international choral events, festivals and competitions.  

SA Chorus, Piano and Violin Vocaal Ensemble Kerkrade, Live 5-10-2013

Nevenka is a Los Angeles-based women's folk chorus performing music from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes Songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) Songs. ...  moreNevenka is a Los Angeles-based women's folk chorus performing music from Eastern Europe. Nevenka's repertoire includes Songs from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, Russia, Greece, and Georgia, as well as Ladino Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) Songs. The group was formed in 1976 by women who shared a common interest in the complex harmonies and compelling rhythms typical in Balkan music. Very much in the Eastern European tradition, Nevenka includes women of all ages making music together.  

This is available in high quality audio on our new CD, The Passing of the Year. Order now! Sung for the Piccolo Spoleto Festival 2009 in Charleston, SC. For more information about Antioch, please visit our YouTube Channel or our website at www.AntiochC...  moreThis is available in high quality audio on our new CD, The Passing of the Year. Order now! Sung for the Piccolo Spoleto Festival 2009 in Charleston, SC. For more information about Antioch, please visit our YouTube Channel or our website at www.AntiochChamberEnsemble.org  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about what makes a song ‘easy’.     This week I’ll look at specific types of easy Songs: rounds, c...