I think I speak for everyone when I say that one of the greatest attractions of choral Music is the feeling of union and of fraternity that we can create. After all, the Choir is the only instrument that is alive and sounds better the livelier and the mor...

The ROYAL COLLEGE Choir, which traces its origins back to St. Paul’s Church, Wolvendhal where Royal College itself was formed in 1835 It was made part of the Western Music Society of Royal College with its formation in the year 1919. During the tenure...  moreThe ROYAL COLLEGE Choir, which traces its origins back to St. Paul’s Church, Wolvendhal where Royal College itself was formed in 1835 It was made part of the Western Music Society of Royal College with its formation in the year 1919. During the tenure of Principal Major Harry L. Reed the Choir won the prestigious R. Meaden Shield(Senior) for Singing for 10 successive years from 1920 to 1931, once with a perfect score of 200/200. The College Anthem ‘School of our Fathers’, composed by Principal Reed made its debut at this competition on the 13th day of July, 1928 and to this day takes responsibility of preserving the College Anthem. The Choir was trained by Mrs. Reed with the support of Robert C. Edwards, Esq. The Choir today continues to sing at many major events in and out of College, the most significant out of which being the Annual Carol Service. It is currently trained by the eminent Ms. Sureka Amerasinghe.  less

Pride, versatility and Musical excellence best describe Newman Sound Men's Choir of St. John's, Newfoundland. Named after a beautiful and rugged region in Terra Nova National Park, the Choir celebrates it's 10th anniversary season in 2014-2015. This is a ...  morePride, versatility and Musical excellence best describe Newman Sound Men's Choir of St. John's, Newfoundland. Named after a beautiful and rugged region in Terra Nova National Park, the Choir celebrates it's 10th anniversary season in 2014-2015. This is a true community Choir of more than thirty experienced singers representing the professions of Music, teaching, engineering, law, civil service, marketing, information technology and journalism. Nearly one-half of the Choir's singers are students from across many disciplines of study. Newman Sound has realized an ever-growing loyal audience, a high local, national and international reputation and a very bright future having established an exciting and eclectic repertoire across the genres of classical, pop and folk including some outstanding arrangements and original compositions by several of the singers within the Choir.  less

The MCHS Men's Ensemble is a group of no more than 12 young men who rehearse and perform with the Memorial,Composite High School Music Department. This group of young men are known for their high energy performances of many different styles of Music.

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   To make singing as accessible as possible, I don’t use sheet Music when I teach. This often freaks out people who are used to having a score in their...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I teach songs without using any kind of Musical notation. Like other members of the Natural Voice Practitioners’ Network I believe that singing should...

The Marion Consort performs "Iste Sanctus" by Leone Leoni at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. The Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the choral Music of the Middle Ag...  moreThe Marion Consort performs "Iste Sanctus" by Leone Leoni at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. The Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the choral Music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Their mission is to mount performances for various audiences with Music by well known composers, while exploring the works of lesser known composers. The Marion Consort can divide into duos, trios, octets, etc. for a well-rounded and blended performance. visit us at www.facebook.com/themarionconsort for more live recordings!  less

When I am laid in earth (Soprano Solo and SATB unaccompanied) Music by Henry Purcell (1659-1695) Arrangement by Stanley M. Hoffman (b. 1959) Music Public Domain Arrangement: © 2020 Oxford University Press All rights reserved Used by permission Wo...  moreWhen I am laid in earth (Soprano Solo and SATB unaccompanied) Music by Henry Purcell (1659-1695) Arrangement by Stanley M. Hoffman (b. 1959) Music Public Domain Arrangement: © 2020 Oxford University Press All rights reserved Used by permission Words Public Domain Artwork and Sounds Images and sounds are released free of copyrights under Creative Commons CC0. Choral conductors: to purchase copies of this score, visit the publisher’s website.  

This is an arrangement of an Acadian folksong entitled “Marie Madeleine” (more commonly classified in the French-Canadian folksong repertoire as “Une petite vache noire”). This short, lively SATB piece is loads of fun and highlights the quintessential ...  moreThis is an arrangement of an Acadian folksong entitled “Marie Madeleine” (more commonly classified in the French-Canadian folksong repertoire as “Une petite vache noire”). This short, lively SATB piece is loads of fun and highlights the quintessential elements of the Acadian folksong tradition: podorythmie (seated foot-tapping), diddlage (mouth Music), and the spoons. But, it also stretches the tradition to include more modern elements. Don’t be fooled by thinking this is just a simple folksong. It is a challenging and complex piece that reflects the innate Musicality of this long-standing Canadian oral tradition. Though this folksong can be found in other parts of French Canada, I chose to feature the Acadian dialect in this rendition because it is emblematic of the role that language sometime plays in creating social inequity. Story synopsis: for those unfamiliar with the language, this video helps tell the song’s funny story of a young woman, Marie Madeleine, who has a rather difficult relationship w...    less

Choir Matrix is a community women's vocal ensemble open to all self-identified women with no audition, devoted to empowering and building community among womxn in northeastern Connecticut through choral Music. Our mission as an ensemble is to connect...  moreChoir Matrix is a community women's vocal ensemble open to all self-identified women with no audition, devoted to empowering and building community among womxn in northeastern Connecticut through choral Music. Our mission as an ensemble is to connect with the community and each other through the exploration of quality choral Music, including the promotion of women composers, within an engaging, encouraging, and intergenerational environment focused on healthy vocal technique and artistic excellence. We encourage those with children to join us as we have a tandem youth choral program (Consonare Youth Choirs) that rehearses at the same time.  less