If you sing in a choir then chances are, you don’t need to be sold on its benefits. choir singing has been found in many studies to do amazing things (including boosting the immune system) and forming part of one can also boost your social skil...

Nunc Dimittis with music based on The Long Day Closes by Sir Arthur Sullivan Arranged by Duncan Saunderson The score is available direct from Duncan Saunderson at dsdsaunderson [at] googlemail.com Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in pea...  moreNunc Dimittis with music based on The Long Day Closes by Sir Arthur Sullivan Arranged by Duncan Saunderson The score is available direct from Duncan Saunderson at dsdsaunderson [at] googlemail.com Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word. for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost As it was in the beginning Is now and ever shall be World without end Amen  less

The Gospel choir 'Rejoice' from Langenberg, Germany, was founded in 1996 by the organist and choirmaster Roland Orthaus, who still conducts the choir today. Since its founding, the choir has had about 80 active members who enjoy the lively nature of Gosp...  moreThe Gospel choir 'Rejoice' from Langenberg, Germany, was founded in 1996 by the organist and choirmaster Roland Orthaus, who still conducts the choir today. Since its founding, the choir has had about 80 active members who enjoy the lively nature of Gospel music and who are inspired by the message of Gospels and Spirituals. The choir sings this style of music in all its forms, ranging from simple three or four part all male/female vocal arrangements, to four part mixed arrangements. As well, they also perform more complex eight or ten part scores featuring solo parts which are sung by soloists from the choir. Due to active co-operation with various youth organisations, this choir consists of many different generations who all get on well with one and other. The choir is accompanied by the 'Rejoice Band' which is comprised of piano, drums, an electric bass, and additional instruments when required. Concerts in Langenberg and further afield, successful appearances at the Krefeld Gospel Festival and others in t...    less

A cross-over version of Grieg's widely known and much loved song "Våren" - The Last Spring. Thomas Beck's arrangement for choir is complemented by a jazz/folk trio and an added verse with fragments from Vinje's text, arranged by Dag Jansson, including voc...  moreA cross-over version of Grieg's widely known and much loved song "Våren" - The Last Spring. Thomas Beck's arrangement for choir is complemented by a jazz/folk trio and an added verse with fragments from Vinje's text, arranged by Dag Jansson, including vocal improvisation by three soloists. This piece was featured on the concert program at Musikhögskolan Ingesund on 4 May 2014.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]Many singers come to choir – especially “singing for fun” groups – to get away from the stresses of regular life. They love to sing and...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   for the last eight years I’ve created a performance choir from scratch each year – a kind of Instant choir, Just Add People – which I cal...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Rather than everyone singing all the time, many choirs ring the changes by creating smaller ensembles within the larger choir or have occasional solo...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Having written about starting your own community choir, in 2011 I put my money where my mouth is and started a brand new singing group – my first in...

City of Newport Male choir (formerly known as Newport Male Voice choir) is a registered charity that uses the art of music to help other charitable organisations, while giving choir members a means of self expression with no financial benefit to themselv...  moreCity of Newport Male choir (formerly known as Newport Male Voice choir) is a registered charity that uses the art of music to help other charitable organisations, while giving choir members a means of self expression with no financial benefit to themselves. Our motto is “Making Music, Making Friends”  

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