We are a group of amateur singers in the Northern Virginia area who have been singing together for over 30 years. The Chorale performs at a number of retirement communities in the Fairfax County area at Christmas time and in the spring. We also give pu...  moreWe are a group of amateur singers in the Northern Virginia area who have been singing together for over 30 years. The Chorale performs at a number of retirement communities in the Fairfax County area at Christmas time and in the spring. We also give public concerts up to twice a year.  

A Medley of Nepali Diwali Festival Songs from the Darjeeling District, Himalayas, India for SATB and Maadal Music and Text : Devraj Rai, Ranjan Rai Arr. Virgil Sequeira The first song is Bahilini - girls move around carol singing at the festival...  moreA Medley of Nepali Diwali Festival Songs from the Darjeeling District, Himalayas, India for SATB and Maadal Music and Text : Devraj Rai, Ranjan Rai Arr. Virgil Sequeira The first song is Bahilini - girls move around carol singing at the festival of the Cow. The second song is Deusuray - boys move around carol singing at the festival of the Bull. Both from Diwali, the festival of Lights. The piece is about the festival, its ceremonies, the beauty of the surroundings and blessings to the house in whose porch the carolers sing. Percussion: Engelhardt #Unaeb (NAmibia) Maadal: Virgil Sequeira Recorded on the Singers of United Lands 2012 Tour of USA, Canada, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe Performed by: Symphony Chorus of New Orleans, LA, USA March 2012  less

A mixture of two gospel staples as a reminder that we should always give God praise even throughout our trials. Total Praise - Originally by Richard Smallwood For Every Mountain - Kurt Carr Edited by Fifaliana Rakotoarison

Chapter 8 was formed in September 2008 and comprises members of leading cathedral choirs and solo performers. Our repertoire, sung in up to eight parts, ranges from the most sublime choral music of all time to popular light favourites. We also ‘premiere’ ...  moreChapter 8 was formed in September 2008 and comprises members of leading cathedral choirs and solo performers. Our repertoire, sung in up to eight parts, ranges from the most sublime choral music of all time to popular light favourites. We also ‘premiere’ works by today’s talented new composers and arrangers. Musically, individual members can boast… singing in St Mark’s, Venice; the Duomo, Florence; the Salzburg Festival; performing a vocal recital on a stairlift; recording jingles for local radio and being the first girl chorister to sing for a service in St Paul’s Cathedral, London.  less

 [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some time ago I tried a new idea (for me any way) for helping people to learn songs.   Photo by Ramesh Lalwani   I decided to associa...

WORCESTER singers are hitting the Hallelujah trail for a post-Easter performance of a work more traditionally associated with Christmas.    Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir will perform Handel's Messiah at a time when city folk are finishing ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I love to sing harmony. In fact, that’s pretty much the only time I sing!     WorldSong choir, Coventry   But to do that you ne...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This is a busy concert time for most choirs.     I thought I'd give an account of a typical concert by one of my community choirs. This ...

we're just 6 weeks old in this video...that's why, for those people who find our version of the song "Bahay" quite wrong, please understand....this was our best that time =')

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]A vital part of a choir leader's job is to spend time planning: individual rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, choir seasons, etc.   photo by webmink &...