Piano Kensington will be hosting the Barcarolle Belters group (Barcarolle Choir) for a very special Valentine evening   Barcarolle Belters will perform a variety of Love and romance famous tunes under the direction of Sam Evans and accompanied by O...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on My blog From the Front of the Choir]   Choir leaders often ask me where I source My songs. I’ve written about this in previous posts: Finding songs for your choir and Easy songs for ...

The stage lights fall, the crowd goes quiet, and four harmonious voices Rise up and fill the air. The melodies unfurl into something both familiar and fresh. What comes next may be a classic song by Joni Mitchell or Louis Prima. It may be an old bebop st...  moreThe stage lights fall, the crowd goes quiet, and four harmonious voices Rise up and fill the air. The melodies unfurl into something both familiar and fresh. What comes next may be a classic song by Joni Mitchell or Louis Prima. It may be an old bebop standard or cheeky arrangement of a 1980s hit. But these are arrangements like you’ve never heard them before—containing all the richness of a full band, but performed using just four voices. This is Cadence, Canada’s premiere vocal group. Based in Toronto, this a cappella ensemble has been wowing audiences across the country and around the world for nearly 15 years. Whether performing at sold-out jazz clubs and concert halls, at music festivals, for educational outreach, or for corporate functions, the members of Cadence bring an infectious energy and uncanny verve to every song they sing. The group’s four critically acclaimed studio albums, Cool Yule (2011), Speak Easy (2010), Twenty for One (2005), and Frost Free (2000) have won or been nominated for nume...    less

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform Christe redemptor omnium, an original Sacred piece, composed by Pierre Massie. Love this original choral composition? Digital Download on Sheet Music Plus https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/christe-redempto...  moreOttawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform Christe redemptor omnium, an original Sacred piece, composed by Pierre Massie. Love this original choral composition? Digital Download on Sheet Music Plus https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/christe-redemptor-omnium-digital-sheet-music/20372186 Christe redemptor omnium is on our Christmas carol CD, Laudemus cum armonia. http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases/Purchases6.html All our CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella groUp, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs. The group took first place in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association provincial competition. This non-profit organization raises funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. Visit our blog http://www.stairwellcarollers.blogspot.com/ o...    less

A setting of a short Love poem by Gertrude Stein, this brief piece is built on a round - and so can be learned quickly. It was a winning selection in the inaugural Pioneering Voices composition competition held by Mount Holyoke College. "delightful and...  moreA setting of a short Love poem by Gertrude Stein, this brief piece is built on a round - and so can be learned quickly. It was a winning selection in the inaugural Pioneering Voices composition competition held by Mount Holyoke College. "delightful and whimsical....  the singers are really having fun with it." - Colin Britt  

http://www.jeannerabin.com/ Taken from the "Ensemble's" performance, "Tea For Two", at the Ra'anana Music & Arts Center, the hit Love song from "Phantom of the Opera". Arranged, accompanied and conducted by Jeanne Rabin.

Recorded at our 'Summer Love' gig on 4th July 2015. See www.northkingstonchoir.org.uk for more information.

Christmas Party is a medley of 3 Christmas songs arranged by Otniel Simangunsong. The Three Christmas songs often heard by ordinary people are The First Noel, Jingle Bells, and Santa Claus is Comin' To Town. Otniel does not only combine the Three songs i...  moreChristmas Party is a medley of 3 Christmas songs arranged by Otniel Simangunsong. The Three Christmas songs often heard by ordinary people are The First Noel, Jingle Bells, and Santa Claus is Comin' To Town. Otniel does not only combine the Three songs in the order of the first, second and third songs. In a certain part, namely at the end of the song, he combines the Three songs to be sung simultaneously with the accompaniment of applause and Christmas bells. This song has a unique dynamic, in which Otniel wants the choir singing it to invite the entire audience to sing along and the singers must help convince the audience that the joy of Christmas is with them. In this arrangement, the singers should show an attitude that encourages the audience to dance and sing, and there are times when the singers tell stories about the atmosphere of Christmas. visit this link to get the score: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/christmas-party-digital-sheet-music/22504174  less

Performed on 10 August 2011 by the Stellenbosch a cappella group Acastella at the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch, South Africa. For more info, see our Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/stellenbosch.acapella Thank you to henvan200 for recording this...  morePerformed on 10 August 2011 by the Stellenbosch a cappella group Acastella at the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch, South Africa. For more info, see our Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/stellenbosch.acapella Thank you to henvan200 for recording this video. The entire performance, as uploaded by henvan200, can be found on the following page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c6hdmLTXEQ  

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform Contre qui, rose written by American contemporary composer Morten Lauridsen. If you Love our music, a Donation would be appreciated. Please DONATE to our 40th fundraising goal of $15,000 to celebrate this ...  moreOttawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform Contre qui, rose written by American contemporary composer Morten Lauridsen. If you Love our music, a Donation would be appreciated. Please DONATE to our 40th fundraising goal of $15,000 to celebrate this milestone! http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Donate.html. All Donations receive a charitable tax receipt ! Get our professional recordings here... http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html All Stairwell Carollers CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. This non-profit organization raises funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella group formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs. The group took first place in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association provincial competition. This non-profit organization raises funds for local charities through conce...    less