[the views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

Epitaphium for mixed choir (SSAATTBB) and tubular bells ad libitum by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by Marco Valerio Marziale (30 o 41 d.c./108 d.c.) "To the memory of the Syrians children killed in the bombings of the April 2017" Youth Mixed Choir ...  moreEpitaphium for mixed choir (SSAATTBB) and tubular bells ad libitum by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Lyrics by Marco Valerio Marziale (30 o 41 d.c./108 d.c.) "To the memory of the Syrians children killed in the bombings of the April 2017" Youth Mixed Choir Emil Komel (Gorizia - ITALY) conductor: David Bandelj Thanks to the Fondazione Guido d'Arezzo and to the Youth Mixed Choir Emil Komel for the kind permission to use this audio recording.  

Trad. Uscraino, trascr. e arrang. For orchestra by Salvo Gangi Coro Polifonico S.Domenico Savio & Musicantiqua

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Performed live on French TV, Dec.25,2008. This children's choir, under the direction of Scott-Alan Prouty, is now well-established at the theatre du Chatelet, Paris.

Thankful by Vocalix - Live concert recording

the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, Bells on Temple Square, and Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble perform the traditional hymn tune "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today," by Mack Wilberg. Episode 4675. Aired April 21, 2019.

Christmas Party is a medley of 3 Christmas songs arranged by Otniel Simangunsong. the three Christmas songs often heard by ordinary people are the First Noel, Jingle Bells, and Santa Claus is Comin' To Town. Otniel does not only combine the three songs i...  moreChristmas Party is a medley of 3 Christmas songs arranged by Otniel Simangunsong. the three Christmas songs often heard by ordinary people are the First Noel, Jingle Bells, and Santa Claus is Comin' To Town. Otniel does not only combine the three songs in the order of the first, second and third songs. In a certain part, namely at the end of the song, he combines the three songs to be sung simultaneously with the accompaniment of applause and Christmas bells. This song has a unique dynamic, in which Otniel wants the choir singing it to invite the entire audience to sing along and the singers must help convince the audience that the joy of Christmas is with them. In this arrangement, the singers should show an attitude that encourages the audience to dance and sing, and there are times when the singers tell stories about the atmosphere of Christmas. visit this link to get the score: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/christmas-party-digital-sheet-music/22504174  less

El Rorro, Mexican carol arranged by Jeffrey Van Sunday, December 3, 2017 Congregational Church of Batavia, IL

"Solfege Santa" by Cristi Cary Miller. Based upon "Jingle Bells" by J. Pierpont. Recorded live on Friday, December 14, 2012, at the Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Primes Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida....  more"Solfege Santa" by Cristi Cary Miller. Based upon "Jingle Bells" by J. Pierpont. Recorded live on Friday, December 14, 2012, at the Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Primes Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Assistant Director: Jorge Valls, Accompanist: Gayle Giese, Choreographer: Lucia Deus. One day Santa Claus Did a most peculiar thing He enrolled in music class So he could learn to sing He worked so very hard And practiced all the day Soon ev'ry song that Santa knew He sang the solfege way And he sang.... Mi mi mi, mi mi mi, Mi sol, do re mi Fa fa fa fa, fa mi mi mi Sol sol fa re do Mrs. Claus was quite impressed And she, too, very soon Teamed up with Santa Claus To join him in his tune the elves and reindeer, too, Soon left their work and play To be apart of Santa's choir And sing the solfege way. And they sang.... Mi mi mi, mi mi mi, Mi sol, do re mi Fa fa fa fa, fa mi mi mi Sol sol fa re do Now ev'ry afternoon Santa...    less