III. WATER FROM YOUR SPRING What was in that candle's light that opened and consumed me so quickly? Come back, my friend! The form of our love is not a created form. Nothing can help me but that beauty. There was a dawn I remember when...  moreIII. WATER FROM YOUR SPRING What was in that candle's light that opened and consumed me so quickly? Come back, my friend! The form of our love is not a created form. Nothing can help me but that beauty. There was a dawn I remember when my soul heard something from your soul. I drank water from your spring and felt the current take me. Texts by Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks © 1995 Coleman Barks. Used by permission. Performed by the Millennium Consort, Martin Neary, conductor, and the Pomona College Choir, Donna Di Grazia, director. Water Ruminations is a setting of six poems by the thirteenth-century poet Rumi, in English translations from the Persian by Coleman Barks, for double choir and organ. The poetry sings of literal and spiritual connections between water and sky, a drop of water and human life, flowing water and love, drinking water and its container, the giddiness of spring and rolling seas, and the ocean's gifts and singing. Its images, from 800 years ago, sp...    less

With the release of Muzaria's first album 'Stage & Screen' due in just a few weeks why not have a listen to what they have in store for you... The full album will contain 13 wonderful tracks and will be available for purchase and download from www.darren...  moreWith the release of Muzaria's first album 'Stage & Screen' due in just a few weeks why not have a listen to what they have in store for you... The full album will contain 13 wonderful tracks and will be available for purchase and download from www.darrenbartlett.co.uk and www.muzaria.com Copyright DMB MUSIC 2000-2018  

Chiltern Music Academy was set up in September 2014, with wind bands, orchestras and choirs. The choral programme starts with a general education for ages 5-7, before they are ready for Junior Choir (7-10), Intermediate Choir (10-13), Stage Choir or Youth...  moreChiltern Music Academy was set up in September 2014, with wind bands, orchestras and choirs. The choral programme starts with a general education for ages 5-7, before they are ready for Junior Choir (7-10), Intermediate Choir (10-13), Stage Choir or Youth Choir (13-18). Youth Choir contains over 80 singers, and the total number of singers meeting each week at the academy is over 180. The junior choirs are directed by Mrs Kate Venvell, Stage Choir is directed by Richard Halton and Julie Gossage, and Youth Choir is directed by Tim Venvell.  less

2 June 2012 The Commonwealth Foundation is curating the Commonwealth Stage at the Jubilee Family Festival, celebrating HM Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee on 2-3 June 2012 at Hyde Park in London, UK. Performances during the two-day event will r...  more2 June 2012 The Commonwealth Foundation is curating the Commonwealth Stage at the Jubilee Family Festival, celebrating HM Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee on 2-3 June 2012 at Hyde Park in London, UK. Performances during the two-day event will represent Africa, Asia, Caribbean and the Pacific under the Commonwealth Theme for 2012: Connecting Cultures. Celebrating the Queen's 60 years as Head of the Commonwealth, these performances offer a glimpse of the rich cultures and creativity the Commonwealth has to offer.  less

Check out this short clip from our yesterday's gig in Celje! We had fun on Stage, although it was a bit cold! :D

If you want to be part of our festival next year use the link below to register your choir https://form.jotform.com/202564080345551

Music has been a part of human civilization for centuries. It is a form of expression that has the power to evoke emotions and connect people from different parts of the world. With so many genres, styles, and artists, the question arises, which is the be...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This post is one of a series of occasional Questions and Answers that I do on my own blog. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question. &...

JazzVocals @ Chor Open Stage II 09.06.2012 II Parochialkirche Berlin II T. & M.: Michael Jackson, Arr.: The Idea of North

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I reckon I’m a fairly experienced teacher and workshop leader. I’ve been teaching in one form or another for almost 35 years.   &n...