Performance by the Mansfield University Concert Choir conducted by Sheryl Monkelien at the 2014 World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia. They won a gold medal and second place in the Spiritual Category.

[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...

[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...

This is a transposed version of Malcolm Sargent's "Zither Carol". It is based on a Czech Furiant (a fast dance with metre shifting between duple and triple time) Called "Sedlák, sedlák", which was also sung as a light-hearted and frolicsome song gently po...  moreThis is a transposed version of Malcolm Sargent's "Zither Carol". It is based on a Czech Furiant (a fast dance with metre shifting between duple and triple time) Called "Sedlák, sedlák", which was also sung as a light-hearted and frolicsome song gently poking fun at a corpulent farmer. The words of the carol are by Malcolm Sargent himself. Girls and boys, leave your toys. make no noise, Kneel at His crib and worship Him. At Thy shrine, Child divine, we are Thine, Our Saviour's here. "Hallelujah!" the church bells ring, "Hallelujah!" the angels sing, "Hallelujah!" From ev'ryThing. All must draw near. (etc)  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] If you’re like me, you’re always tempted to add harmonies to the simplest of melodies, whether it’s singing along with others or arranging a...

Danny Boy. The beautiful celtic folk ballad, OH DANNY BOY. Associated with Ireland and the Irish, this sad song is also Called The Londonderry Air. The a capella harmony and melody of the song was arranged by this Welsh trio From Anglesey, North Wales. Th...  moreDanny Boy. The beautiful celtic folk ballad, OH DANNY BOY. Associated with Ireland and the Irish, this sad song is also Called The Londonderry Air. The a capella harmony and melody of the song was arranged by this Welsh trio From Anglesey, North Wales. The lyrics of this song of Love between a father and son are below The group "Canig" are members of Cantorion Colin Jones, a male voice choir From North Wales, based in Betws y Coed, Eryri (Snowdonia). Please visit the choir's new website at www.Cantorioncolinjones.co.uk and http://www.Cantorioncolinjones.co.uk/guestbook ***The Trio is available to contribute to a limited number of concerts in aid of the Help For Heroes Charity in the UK if required*** We are also available to sing in weddings and functions. We are working on a new CD this year Lyrics below: Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen, and down the mountain side The summer's gone, and all the roses falling 'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide. But come...    less

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Dozan wa Awtar Singers received two Gold Diplomas for its participation in the 8th World Choir Games held in Riga, Latvia this year. The Games included twenty seven thousand singers From four hundred choirs representing seventy three countries. Dozan wa A...  moreDozan wa Awtar Singers received two Gold Diplomas for its participation in the 8th World Choir Games held in Riga, Latvia this year. The Games included twenty seven thousand singers From four hundred choirs representing seventy three countries. Dozan wa Awtar, under the leadership of its Founder and Director Shireen Abu Khader, competed in two categories: Scenic Folklore and Mixed Choirs; singing Arabic songs in both and receiving a Gold Diploma in each category. This is the first time Jordan is represented in an international choral competition. On this occasion, Shireen Abu Khader expressed her immense pride at this accomplishment and international recognition and commended the continuous efforts of the singers which led to this achievement. She also thanked all those who have given both financial and moral support to the choir, as this could not have been achieved without their help. For more information please contact the choir at info@dozanwaawtar.com or facebook.com/dozanawtar  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Singing together is one of the most egalitarian experiences we Can have.   Photo by wynlok   It doesn’t matter How much you earn, wh...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There have been plenty of UK television programmes over the years which have involved solo singing auditions such as The Voice and X Factor. Comments...