Be a singing Star of Copernicus, WIN 4.000 € - Participate at 2. PER MUSICAM AD ASTRA at Toruń, Poland  (10.-14. September 2014)   We would like to invite all choirs to be a part at the second edition of Per Musicam Ad Astra Cop...

This is an a cappella arrangement of the tune Stowey, which is a traditional English folksong often paired with these words by Frances Chesterton: How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far? Shall we find the stable room lit by a Star? Can we see the l...  moreThis is an a cappella arrangement of the tune Stowey, which is a traditional English folksong often paired with these words by Frances Chesterton: How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far? Shall we find the stable room lit by a Star? Can we see the little child, is He within? If we lift the wooden latch, may we go in? May we stroke the creatures there, ox, ass or sheep? May we peek like them and see Jesus asleep? If we touch His tiny hand, will He awake? Will He know we've come so far just for His sake? Great Kings have precious gifts and we have nought Little smiles and little tears are all we have brought. For all weary children Mary must weep Here, on His bed of straw, sleep, children, sleep. God in his mother's arms, babes in the byre Sleep as they sleep who find their heart's desire.  less

"Christmas day is come, let us prepare for mirth Which fills the heavens and earth at his amazing birth And you, oh glorious Star, that with new splendor brings From the remotest parts three learned eastern kings Cease you blessed angels, clamoro...  more"Christmas day is come, let us prepare for mirth Which fills the heavens and earth at his amazing birth And you, oh glorious Star, that with new splendor brings From the remotest parts three learned eastern kings Cease you blessed angels, clamorous noise to make Though midnight silence favors, shepherds are awake And you, oh glorious Star, that with new splendor brings From the remotest parts three learned eastern kings Gloria in excelsis deo... Christmas is in glory, all torment past What 'ere betide us now grant us the same at last Through both Thy joyous angels in strife and hurry fly With glory and hosanna they cry." Set by Michael McGlynn of ANÚNA Courtney Williams, soloist www.kantoreikc.org  less

For this final week of Advent, Brethren brings the traditional Austrian Carol, "Still, Still, Still". May these words give you peace and hope as we "dream of the joyous day to come"...

Set performance of London City Singers at the 2013 TEDxWhitehallWomen

Here's the latest offering from our fantastic community gospel choir - G:Force, a classic track by Hezekial Walker 'Souled Out'. The performance was filmed by our friends at North Star Digital. Follow us on Twitter @GForcechoir

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] If you're anything like me, you leave everything to the last minute. If you're not one of those people who Start their Christmas repertoire back in June, you ...

MUSYCA Children's Choir joins the GRAMMY Award-winning band Portugal. The Man in singing "Feel It Still" at Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. December 25, 2019, Disneyland, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

Feel the love of the Lord See His love everywhere It's in our hearts in all we do His love is like a burning Star It mends our hearts and gives us peace His love is a gift to you Your Son came to us And he showed us how to love He taught u...  moreFeel the love of the Lord See His love everywhere It's in our hearts in all we do His love is like a burning Star It mends our hearts and gives us peace His love is a gift to you Your Son came to us And he showed us how to love He taught us to care for each other To love people everywhere He gave his life so that we all could live Sing praise to the Son of God Give us the power of your love Let us serve you Lord our God Give us your strength and your wisdom To be disciples for all time Let us not forget your teaching Give love in the name of the Lord Feel the love of the Lord See His love everywhere I contacted Bill Sveglini through the "Composers’ forum" and he was very interested in my multivocal efforts. So I decided to have a go at performing some of his works.They are in a style that I’ve not sung for over 20 years (evangelical church choir), but the old fervour still comes out in the performance: I was transported back to those good old days as I sang. This piece i...    less

[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...