[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Gareth Malone returned to UK television back in 2013 with a second series of The choir: Sing While You Work. The choirmaster went into five different...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Most choirs charge their singers to be a member (‘subs’). The amount can vary a lot from choir to choir.     What’s ...

A tu lado - Javier Busto (Bass' Guide) Lyrics: Matías Antón Mena Music Arr.: Javier Busto An absolutely romantic text that a man writes to his wife as a declaration of love. The piece was written for the 50th anniversary of the Habaneras Contest in Tor...  moreA tu lado - Javier Busto (Bass' Guide) Lyrics: Matías Antón Mena Music Arr.: Javier Busto An absolutely romantic text that a man writes to his wife as a declaration of love. The piece was written for the 50th anniversary of the Habaneras Contest in Torrevieja, Spain. The musical writing has nothing of a traditional habanera. The constant habanera rhythm is not present but must be felt as an internal rhythm. What I have included is the alternation of minor and major modes so typical of habaneras. More Information, contact us: guide4score@gmail.com  less

The Celebration Singers are multi-generational ambassadors of song drawing music from a breadth of genres and cultures. The choir's commitment to artistic excellence and its engaging and dynamic style provide its diverse singers and audiences with a compe...  moreThe Celebration Singers are multi-generational ambassadors of song drawing music from a breadth of genres and cultures. The choir's commitment to artistic excellence and its engaging and dynamic style provide its diverse singers and audiences with a compelling musical experience. Through music education, skill development and social interaction, the choir offers its adult and youth members opportunities for personal growth and self expression. The choir lends support through music and participates in the cultural life of the community.  less

Arun Choral Society was founded in 1912 and has over 100 years of history making beautiful music in and around Arundel. The choir is a registered charity made up of around 100 singers from the age of 18 upwards. Singers come from a wide variety of backgro...  moreArun Choral Society was founded in 1912 and has over 100 years of history making beautiful music in and around Arundel. The choir is a registered charity made up of around 100 singers from the age of 18 upwards. Singers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, but we all share the enjoyment of choral singing. We are always looking for new members! Please visit our website for more information.  

A choral composition by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Excerpt from "Terre Calpestate" (music by Roberto Brisotto and Battista Pradal) Lyrics by Don Giuseppe Boschet Ensemble InContrà conductor: Roberto Brisotto Live Recording 29/10/2017 COROVIVO Chie...  moreA choral composition by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Excerpt from "Terre Calpestate" (music by Roberto Brisotto and Battista Pradal) Lyrics by Don Giuseppe Boschet Ensemble InContrà conductor: Roberto Brisotto Live Recording 29/10/2017 COROVIVO Chiesa di San Francesco Cividale del Friuli (UD) ITALIA  

Sung by us at a singing course in Nottingham in 1977 All creatures now are merry minded, The shepherd's daughters playing, the nymphs are falalaing. Yon bugle was well winded. At Oriana's presence each thing smileth. The flow'rs themselves discove...  moreSung by us at a singing course in Nottingham in 1977 All creatures now are merry minded, The shepherd's daughters playing, the nymphs are falalaing. Yon bugle was well winded. At Oriana's presence each thing smileth. The flow'rs themselves discover, Birds over her do hover, Music the time beguileth, See where she comes, with flow'ry garlands crowned, Queen of all queens reknowned. Then sang the shepherds and nymphs of Diana, "Long live fair Oriana!"  

12th International Chamber choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Final Chord MODEON June 14

From the live recording of the Christmas Celebration Concert in support of Brendoncare at St Aldhelm's Church 10/12/16. Dynamix Minis from Dynamix School of Vocal Excellence. www.darrenbartlett.co.uk/-dynamix.html Led by Darren Bartlett of DMB Musi...  moreFrom the live recording of the Christmas Celebration Concert in support of Brendoncare at St Aldhelm's Church 10/12/16. Dynamix Minis from Dynamix School of Vocal Excellence. www.darrenbartlett.co.uk/-dynamix.html Led by Darren Bartlett of DMB Music www.dmbmusic.co.uk  

A Gloucestershire Wassail arranged by Alan Cruise Johnston free download of score: http://dwsolo.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-196137_wassail_arranged_for_mixed_choir.html performed by the one-man multitrack choir dwsChorale ( http://www.dwschorale.com ...  moreA Gloucestershire Wassail arranged by Alan Cruise Johnston free download of score: http://dwsolo.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-196137_wassail_arranged_for_mixed_choir.html performed by the one-man multitrack choir dwsChorale ( http://www.dwschorale.com ) Images kindly provided by Conrad Bladey (Hutman Productions) ( http://mysite.verizon.net/cbladey/ ) Jeremy Tarling (Flickr) (Creative Commons) and Glyn Baker (geograph org) Creative Commons