The Armed Man – A Mass for Peace Each year on Anzac Day, New Zealanders (and Australians) mark the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings of 25 April 1915. On that day, thousands of young men, far from their homes, stormed the beaches on the...

Amadeus Singers was formed by a group of Music lovers with the objective of not only grooming its members to become outstanding Vocalists but also to rouse within the Nigerian people a yearning and appreciation for Music as well as raise a younger Music c...  moreAmadeus Singers was formed by a group of Music lovers with the objective of not only grooming its members to become outstanding Vocalists but also to rouse within the Nigerian people a yearning and appreciation for Music as well as raise a younger Music conscious generation. This we strive to achieve by organizing choral performances and Musical concerts.  

Swara Vocal Ensemble. Ivan Yohan, conductor From the concert "Celestial Spheres" 2021 Recorded at Église Notre Dame du Sacré-Coeur (Brussels) ©️2021 Ivan Yohan & Dan Mărăşescu Marion Bauwens, soprano Mirthe Dokter, soprano Lydia M. Stoddart, sopran...  moreSwara Vocal Ensemble. Ivan Yohan, conductor From the concert "Celestial Spheres" 2021 Recorded at Église Notre Dame du Sacré-Coeur (Brussels) ©️2021 Ivan Yohan & Dan Mărăşescu Marion Bauwens, soprano Mirthe Dokter, soprano Lydia M. Stoddart, soprano Liza Dedapper, soprano Zayra Vélazquez, soprano Anna Nuytten, mezzo/alto Boris Kondov, countertenor Imogen Streul, mezzo/alto María Gil Muñoz, mezzo/alto Hendrik Mispelon, tenor José Pizarro, tenor Leander Van Gijsegem, tenor Paul Gosme, tenor Timo Tembuyser, tenor Andrés Soler Castaño, bass Jan Moeyaert, bass Laurent Fobelets, bass Mbolanirina Rabetsimatahodriaka, bass Hsieh Yu Hsiang, bass  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A friend of mine asked the other day: “How do you find songs? And how do you do Vocal arrangements of them?”   Photo by Jorge Fr...

Spend a fantastic weekend learning Beach Boys songs in glorious harmony in the beautiful Wye Valley.   Men especially welcome!     Friday 3 May 2019 5pm to Sunday 5 May 2019 2pm Dean Valley Manor (formerly Lindors Country House Hotel...

Alive and Singing is an all-inclusive triplet of community Choirs across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire formed by like-minded people thrown together by fate and directed by the very talented and charismatic Jamie Serafi. The Choirs have g...  moreAlive and Singing is an all-inclusive triplet of community Choirs across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire formed by like-minded people thrown together by fate and directed by the very talented and charismatic Jamie Serafi. The Choirs have grown to over 100 members collectively from every walk of life! NO AUDTION! NO NEED TO READ Music! ALL WELCOME!  

-------- english translation -------- Recitative: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem - Matthew 2:1 KJV Trio: Saying, Where is he that is born King of th...  more-------- english translation -------- Recitative: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem - Matthew 2:1 KJV Trio: Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. - Matthew 2:2 KJV Chorus: There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, [that will splinter sovereigns and cities] - Numbers 24:17 KJV Choral: How lovely shines the Morning Star! The nations see and hail afar The light in Judah shining. Thou David's Son of Jacob's race, My Bridegroom and my King of Grace, For Thee my heart is pining. Lowly, Holy, great and glorious, Thou victorious Prince of graces, Filling all the heavenly places.  less

arranged by D W Solomons: for Men's voices (in G), mixed voices (in B) and woMen's voices (in D)) These arrangements of the song skip from 5 to 12 in order to avoid tiring the audience ("Let's not make them listen to the lot!") This version in G is per...  morearranged by D W Solomons: for Men's voices (in G), mixed voices (in B) and woMen's voices (in D)) These arrangements of the song skip from 5 to 12 in order to avoid tiring the audience ("Let's not make them listen to the lot!") This version in G is performed here by Matthew Curtis  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I often get asked this, along with “How can I sing high without hurting myself?” photo by Allisonnik There is no quick fix, but here are some ...