[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Fed up with the family slumped in front of the TV every Christmas and not communicating?     Then turn off the TV and start singing! Chris...

I Notevolmente nel loro bellissimo medley del musical Grease arrangiato da Marco Schunnach. Il videoclip è diretto da Marta Ciccotosto.

Lamento d'Arianna (Ariadne's Lament) This is the five part madrigal version of Ariadne's Lament, which she sings when she is abandoned on the island of Naxos by her lover Theseus. The translation is by Francesco Campelli on CPDL The performance was cre...  moreLamento d'Arianna (Ariadne's Lament) This is the five part madrigal version of Ariadne's Lament, which she sings when she is abandoned on the island of Naxos by her lover Theseus. The translation is by Francesco Campelli on CPDL The performance was created in memory of the late Richard Gofton, who introduced me to the music back in 1976 (Our Strasbourg choir Psalterion performed it at that time)  

Improved version - This satirical little frottola by Josquin is believed to be a gentle reminder to his patron Galeazzo Sforza that his musicians need paying. Josquin may be punning on the name of a fellow impecunious musician (Frillo) by calling him a...  moreImproved version - This satirical little frottola by Josquin is believed to be a gentle reminder to his patron Galeazzo Sforza that his musicians need paying. Josquin may be punning on the name of a fellow impecunious musician (Frillo) by calling him a cricket (Grillo). This performance is by the dwsChorale (David Solomons) It can be downloaded at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dwschorale3  

http://www.facebook.com/stellenbosch.acapella Arranged by: Antoni Schonken The Stellenbosch based acapella group, Acastella, performing their version of Coldplay, including Lost!, Death and all of His friends, Fix You, Paradise, Viva La Vida and Every T...  morehttp://www.facebook.com/stellenbosch.acapella Arranged by: Antoni Schonken The Stellenbosch based acapella group, Acastella, performing their version of Coldplay, including Lost!, Death and all of His friends, Fix You, Paradise, Viva La Vida and Every Teardrop is a Waterfall. Performed at The Maties Talent Final, Endler Hall, Stellenbosch, South Africa acastella.stellies@gmail.com  

Voices: ChoralTracks https://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Locus_iste_(Scott_Villard) #ChoralTracks #MatthewCurtis #AlexandraBurch

Il est bel et bon by Pierre Passereau (fl. 1509 - 1547). Sung in a transposed version Video contains the words and my English translation

John White (5 April 1936 - 4 January 2024) was an English experimental composer and musical performer. He invented the early British form of minimalism known as systems music, with his early "Machines". Humming And Ah-ing Machine is an innovative and f...  moreJohn White (5 April 1936 - 4 January 2024) was an English experimental composer and musical performer. He invented the early British form of minimalism known as systems music, with his early "Machines". Humming And Ah-ing Machine is an innovative and fun composition by John White for unaccompanied SATB chorus. The work is made up of short repeated phrases that evolve and entwine, creating a hypnotic and exciting overall work. We performed this piece at a concert in St Michael's Cornhill, London, in 1983.  less

Notations Children's Choir is Calgary's newest children's choir for ages 7 - 12 years in the NW of Calgary. Other age group sessions will follow. No auditions, no fundraising and once a week rehearsals to fit busy schedules. ​The choir rehearsals will...  moreNotations Children's Choir is Calgary's newest children's choir for ages 7 - 12 years in the NW of Calgary. Other age group sessions will follow. No auditions, no fundraising and once a week rehearsals to fit busy schedules. ​The choir rehearsals will teach vocal technique, voice production and projection, learning to sing in two part harmony, movement and rhythm, help build confidence, solo singing opportunities, performances and overall to have fun singing!! Repertoire will include popular chart songs, disney, music theatre and other genres.  less

Performed by Children choir “Crescendo”, Sisak, Croatia Composer: Alfi Kabiljo Lyric: Milan Grgić musical arrangement: Toni Eterović Conductor: Directing / scenario: Leon Lučev i Vanja Miljak Production: Children choir “Crescendo” Camera: Rad...  morePerformed by Children choir “Crescendo”, Sisak, Croatia Composer: Alfi Kabiljo Lyric: Milan Grgić musical arrangement: Toni Eterović Conductor: Directing / scenario: Leon Lučev i Vanja Miljak Production: Children choir “Crescendo” Camera: Radislav Jovanov Gonzo Editing: Anita Jovanov