FLUTES FOR DANCING It's lucky to Hear the flutes for dancing coming down the road. the ground is glowing. the table set in the yard. We will drink all this wine tonight because it's Spring. It is. It's a growing sea. We're clouds over the sea, o...  moreFLUTES FOR DANCING It's lucky to Hear the flutes for dancing coming down the road. the ground is glowing. the table set in the yard. We will drink all this wine tonight because it's Spring. It is. It's a growing sea. We're clouds over the sea, or flecks of matter in the ocean when the ocean seems lit from within. I know I'm drunk when I start this ocean talk. Would you like to see the moon split in half with one throw? Texts by Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks © 1995 Coleman Barks. Used by permission. Performed by the Millennium Consort, Martin Neary, conductor, and the Pomona College Choir, Donna Di Grazia, director. Water Ruminations is a setting of six poems by the thirteenth-century poet Rumi, in English translations from the Persian by Coleman Barks, for double choir and organ. the poetry sings of literal and spiritual connections between water and sky, a drop of water and human life, flowing water and love, drinking water and its container, the giddiness of spring and rolling s...    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...

Introducing Hymnpact!® - a brand new digital resource from the Royal School of Church Music to bring music in schools and churches closer together. “I love to Hear people sing because it lifts my spirit” – Justin Welby, Archbishop...

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“I am tone deaf.  You are non-auditioned, but you don’t understand… I am TONE DEAF! DID YOU Hear ME?  ARE YOU DEAF? I am TONE DEAF!!!!!!”   Tone deafness: Definition (from Wikipedia): “Tone de...

Ancient hymn from Iceland ("Hear, Smith of the Heavens") Lyrics by Kolbeinn Tumason Arranged by Viktor Magyaróvári (Kayamar) Performed by KVVKamarakórus 2018 Venue: Tudásközpont (Knowledge Center), Pécs, Hungary Follow us on Facebook: https://www.fa...  moreAncient hymn from Iceland ("Hear, Smith of the Heavens") Lyrics by Kolbeinn Tumason Arranged by Viktor Magyaróvári (Kayamar) Performed by KVVKamarakórus 2018 Venue: Tudásközpont (Knowledge Center), Pécs, Hungary Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KVVKamarakorus/  

the English Arts Chorale is an exciting, ambitious, auditioned choir based in Reigate, Surrey. We perform in Reigate, Surrey & wonderful venues in the UK & on tour. We welcome enquiries to join us, become a friend or to Hear about our varied and e...  morethe English Arts Chorale is an exciting, ambitious, auditioned choir based in Reigate, Surrey. We perform in Reigate, Surrey & wonderful venues in the UK & on tour. We welcome enquiries to join us, become a friend or to Hear about our varied and exciting concert programme.  

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Soul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Water from the side of Christ, wash me Passion of Christ, give me strength. Hear me Jesus Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me A...  moreSoul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Water from the side of Christ, wash me Passion of Christ, give me strength. Hear me Jesus Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me And when the call of death arrives Bid me come to thee that I may praise thee with thy saints Forever.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “How to sing” is one of the most common requests I get. the answer is simple: open your mouth and let the Sound out.   photo by ...