[the views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

Based on the old Basque carol 1 the angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "for know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all gener...  moreBased on the old Basque carol 1 the angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "for know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all generations laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 3 then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; "To me be as it pleases God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." Most highly favoured lady, Gloria! 4 of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say, "Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!"  less

Take my life and let it be performed by Imo City Chorale Owerri

Music by Frank Pesci Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not Thy holy spirit from me. Give me the joy of your saving help again and sustain me with your bountiful spirit...  moreMusic by Frank Pesci Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not Thy holy spirit from me. Give me the joy of your saving help again and sustain me with your bountiful spirit. Deliver me from death, O God, and my tongue shall speak of your righteousness. Open my lips, O Lord, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. Amen. frankpesci.com  

Jubilate! meets once a week and gives three concerts a year - in a wide variety of styles.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM US ALL!! -- solos: Martha Hayward and Jennifer Atkinson -- arranged: Fraser Wilson -- Filmed by Georgia Ball: www.linkedin.com/pub/georgia-ball/3b/5a7/64a at holy Trinity Church, Sheffield. www.holytrinitymillhouses.co.uk -- www....  moreMERRY CHRISTMAS FROM US ALL!! -- solos: Martha Hayward and Jennifer Atkinson -- arranged: Fraser Wilson -- Filmed by Georgia Ball: www.linkedin.com/pub/georgia-ball/3b/5a7/64a at holy Trinity Church, Sheffield. www.holytrinitymillhouses.co.uk -- www.albionchoir.org.uk  

[the views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...