Italian Folk Song Edited, and provided with accompaniment by Giovanni Sgambati (1841–1914) Arranged for SATB chorus and Chamber Orchestra by Stanley M. Hoffman

New a cappella group The Refrains are quickly establishing themselves on the thriving a cappella scene in London. The group is made up of twenty-somethings (mostly!) who are young professionals living in London. Founded by Singers and beatboxers from the...  moreNew a cappella group The Refrains are quickly establishing themselves on the thriving a cappella scene in London. The group is made up of twenty-somethings (mostly!) who are young professionals living in London. Founded by Singers and beatboxers from the likes of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, Last Choir Standing and Britain's Got Talent favourites Out of the Blue, the group’s repertoire spans from Billy Joel to the Black Eyed Peas, via pop, jazz, barbershop, rap and original composition as they offer a programme of sumptuous jazz arrangements, genre jumping covers and assorted originals. Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe, The Refrains enjoyed a sold-out London debut at The Forge, Camden. Recent gigs have included The London A Cappella Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Silver Bullet and private events. In 2012 amongst others gigs, the group look forward to performing at Spitalfields Summer Music Festival & Kings Place Festival. ‘From their firs...    less

Coordination is the key to a high-quality choral performance. Singers must breathe together, watch together and sing together! This workshop will explore innovative techniques to develop good rehearsal and performance habits, while breaking those that ...

Holy Heart High School in St. John’s,NL Canada.

Comprised of more than 20 experienced Singers. All have a wealth of vocal experience. Many have sung in barbershop choruses and quartets. Others have strong choral backgrounds.

World premiere (exerpt). This song for mixed choir a cappella is a declaration of love. It can be sung to either a woman or a man. It can be performed in 2 languages versions: in English/French or in English/English. Performance time: 4’45.

Piccolo Lasso, directed by Ite O’Donovan, is the junior section of The Lassus Scholars, catering for boys and girls aged eight to fifteen. Members receive specialised training in sight-singing, notation and theory, vocal technique, interpretation and repe...  morePiccolo Lasso, directed by Ite O’Donovan, is the junior section of The Lassus Scholars, catering for boys and girls aged eight to fifteen. Members receive specialised training in sight-singing, notation and theory, vocal technique, interpretation and repertoire and are guided individually through the Dublin Choral Foundation Training Scheme leading to bronze, silver and gold awards.  

Recorded at the church of St Vedast Alias Foster, City of London, 25th April 2015. Directed by James Davey.

Recorded at the church of St Vedast Alias Foster, City of London, 25th April 2015. Directed by James Davey.

Professional vocal quintet from Seville (Spain), specialized on Renaissance and Baroque vocal music. First spanish vocal group about singing the complete catalogue of Madrigals by Monteverdi.