London chamber Choir Vasari Singers, conducted by Jeremy Backhouse, sing the beautiful Peace my Heart, from the 2008 Requiem, by British composer Gabriel Jackson. Commissioned and premiered by the Vasari Singers and also recorded on the chart-hit CD, th...  moreLondon chamber Choir Vasari Singers, conducted by Jeremy Backhouse, sing the beautiful Peace my Heart, from the 2008 Requiem, by British composer Gabriel Jackson. Commissioned and premiered by the Vasari Singers and also recorded on the chart-hit CD, this is a recording of a live performance of the Requiem by the Choir at St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London, in October 2012. Filming, editing and production by Lee Devine.  

The Graduate Singers (TGS) is a semi-professional, award-winning Choir established in 2010. The Choir represented Singapore at the 2018 World Choir Games in Tshwane, South Africa, and brought home a gold and a silver medal in separate categories. In 20...  moreThe Graduate Singers (TGS) is a semi-professional, award-winning Choir established in 2010. The Choir represented Singapore at the 2018 World Choir Games in Tshwane, South Africa, and brought home a gold and a silver medal in separate categories. In 2017, TGS emerged champion for the chamber category in the 5th Vietnam International Choir Competition. Under the leadership of music director, Adyll Hardy, TGS has performed full-length concerts at the Esplanade Recital Studio, Victoria Concert Hall, SOTA Concert Hall and YST Conservatory Concert Hall. For its fifth anniversary, the Choir launched its debut EP, now available on Spotify and iTunes. The Choir’s international footprints include being the first Singaporean Choir to be part of the Distinguished Concerts International New York’s Concert Series, Messiah…Refreshed! In 2013, as well as staging TGS x JAPAN — a two-part concert series in Singapore and Tokyo, Japan to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the two country’s diplomatic relations (SJ50) in 20...    less

This much-loved anthem was recorded during the Singers' recital on Monday 30th May 2011 in the magnificent Cathedral of Saint-Corentin, Quimper, Brittany. The Choir is conducted by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director, and the organist is David Houlder. ...  moreThis much-loved anthem was recorded during the Singers' recital on Monday 30th May 2011 in the magnificent Cathedral of Saint-Corentin, Quimper, Brittany. The Choir is conducted by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director, and the organist is David Houlder. The soprano soloist is Julie Kilburn. More information about St Peter's Singers of Leeds, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, is available on the Choir's website http://www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on the Singers' Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111143267532/  less

From our 2010 Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service. We are joined by six extras (College students from ATU and OBU).

Choir of Hard Knocks  10th Anniversary "Hope and Inspiration" Tour Melbourne Street Choir Inc and Scotch College proudly present the Choir of Hard Knocks with Founding Artistic Director, Dr Jonathon Welch AM Thursday, 10 March 2016, 6.30...

Traditional Irish arr. Desmond Earley Text by Seán Clárach Mac Dómhnaill From the album ‘Invisible Stars – Choral Works from Ireland and Scotland’ The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin Artistic Director: Desmond Earley Solo: Mark Waters...  moreTraditional Irish arr. Desmond Earley Text by Seán Clárach Mac Dómhnaill From the album ‘Invisible Stars – Choral Works from Ireland and Scotland’ The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin Artistic Director: Desmond Earley Solo: Mark Waters Bodhrán: Tristan Rosenstock (track) / Brian Garvin (visual) Released on Signum Records Available to order on Amazon and iTunes Amazon UK and IRL: http://amzn.to/1S3ZcHo Amazon USA: http://amzn.to/20v0dgu iTunes UK: http://apple.co/1kCmN3P iTunes IRL: http://apple.co/1YTSF2o iTunes USA: http://apple.co/1S8nCjl Sheet music: http://www.seoltamusic.com The UCD Choral Scholars released their debut international recording on Signum Records on 11th December 2015 (USA and Canada – 12th February 2016). The disc, entitled Invisible Stars is an enchanting collection of traditional and contemporary choral music from Ireland and Scotland and features arrangements and new compositions by some of Ireland’s most celebrated composers for Choir, including Michael Mc...    less

The Gartan Mother’s Lullaby Traditional Irish, arr. Desmond Earley Collected by Seosamh Mac Cathmhaoil From the album ‘Invisible Stars – Choral Works of Ireland and Scotland’ The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin Desmond Earley – Artist...  moreThe Gartan Mother’s Lullaby Traditional Irish, arr. Desmond Earley Collected by Seosamh Mac Cathmhaoil From the album ‘Invisible Stars – Choral Works of Ireland and Scotland’ The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin Desmond Earley – Artistic Director Solo: Hazel Conway Harp: Geraldine O’Doherty (track) / Claire O’Donnell (visual) Released on Signum Records on 11th December 2015 Available to pre-order from Amazon and iTunes Amazon: http://amzn.to/1OT63iD iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/invisible-stars-choral-works/id1053999314 The UCD Choral Scholars will release their debut international recording on Signum Records on 11th December 2015. The disc, entitled Invisible Stars is an enchanting collection of traditional and contemporary choral music from Ireland and Scotland and features arrangements and new compositions by some of Ireland’s most celebrated composers for Choir, including Michael McGlynn, Brendan Graham, Ivo Antognini, Bill Whelan and the group’s artistic director, ...    less

The Callington Singers is a large community Choir from the Tamar Valley in Cornwall. In its 30 year history, the Choir has sung in the most prestigious venues, not only in the UK but also all over Europe, forming strong bonds of friendship with several ch...  moreThe Callington Singers is a large community Choir from the Tamar Valley in Cornwall. In its 30 year history, the Choir has sung in the most prestigious venues, not only in the UK but also all over Europe, forming strong bonds of friendship with several Choirs from overseas. The Choir continues to grow in strength and has won awards for contributions to choral music and Cornish culture.  

This performance of Palestrina's double-Choir setting of Jacopone da Todi's famous 13th-century hymn telling of the sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary was recorded on Saturday 2nd April 2011 during St Peter's Singers' recital of sacred polyphony for Passi...  moreThis performance of Palestrina's double-Choir setting of Jacopone da Todi's famous 13th-century hymn telling of the sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary was recorded on Saturday 2nd April 2011 during St Peter's Singers' recital of sacred polyphony for Passiontide and Tenebrae in the beautiful surroundings and acoustic of St Aidan's Parish Church in Leeds. The Singers are directed by Dr Simon Lindley, Music Director since the Choir's foundation in 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of the Choir's 2010-11 programme of recitals, concerts and services, may be found on our website http://www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on our Facebook Group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'. https://www.facebook.com/groups/111143267532/  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Most singers in Choirs don’t fit neatly into choral vocal ranges. Yet we try to squeeze them in to our off-the-shelf arrangements, chastising them when ...