It's a great tribute to the skill and warm-heartedness of the group of wonderful People that makes up Albion that YET AGAIN We have sold out a concert in Sheffield before the day. I'm proud of you all that you create and perpetuate something in which so m...

[A version of this article first appeAred as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is often a mismatch betWeen how good you think you Are as a singer and what your abilities really Are.     Some People vastly ov...

Men of Faith Passing on the Faith through Songs of Praise: Continuing the Gospel Quartet tradition at Augsburg College (Minneapolis, Minn., U.S.A.), the mission of the Augsburg Centennial Singers is to present concerts that personalize a Christian faith a...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreMen of Faith Passing on the Faith through Songs of Praise: Continuing the Gospel Quartet tradition at Augsburg College (Minneapolis, Minn., U.S.A.), the mission of the Augsburg Centennial Singers is to present concerts that personalize a Christian faith and encourage listeners to establish and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ and to provide a fellowship for men who find joy in singing songs that have musical excellence, address the heart and reflect a variety of musical traditions. This video was recorded in September 2008. For more information about the Centennial Singers, go to: http://centennialsingers.org/.  Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

Anthem by Edgar Bainton And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth Were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepAred as a ...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreAnthem by Edgar Bainton And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth Were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepAred as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of Heaven, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dWell with them, and they shall be his People, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things Are passed away. (Revelation 21) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

[this is a version of a post which first appeAred on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Occasionally I give questionnaires to choir members in order to get feedback on how People Are finding the Weekly sessions, what songs they like best, how ...

[A version of this article first appeAred as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A while back I Went to a workshop run by the amazing Su Hart who has spent around 25 years working with the Baka People of Central Africa. Living in the ra...

[A version of this article first appeAred as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] With far feWer People around at the moment, I am starting to hear things that I don’t normally notice. It made me realise that in our usually busy dail...

[this is a version of a post which first appeAred on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   And I mean English … not Irish or Welsh or Scottish. How is it possible to have an unplanned, spontaneous and genuine gathering of People who sing t...

With a clear start to my groggy day, i reminisce on the Wedding the day before thinking how lovely it was to see my friend happily married and content. People had been gracious with the kind words regarding my music for the ceremony and I was grateful for...

Brethren wishes all of you a blessed Christmas Eve! In times like these, with so much uncertainty in the world, isn't it good to know that God sent His son as a tiny baby, so that We may rest in His love and peace. In that assurance, Brethren offers Ron H...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreBrethren wishes all of you a blessed Christmas Eve! In times like these, with so much uncertainty in the world, isn't it good to know that God sent His son as a tiny baby, so that We may rest in His love and peace. In that assurance, Brethren offers Ron Huff's setting of "All Is Well"..."Born is our Lord and Savior! Sing Alleluia!"