The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Robert Pecksmith (organ) David Crown (conductor) Soloists: Tal Katsir (soprano), Amelia Walsh (soprano) New College Chapel, Oxford 28 October 2011 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Website...  moreThe Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Robert Pecksmith (organ) David Crown (conductor) Soloists: Tal Katsir (soprano), Amelia Walsh (soprano) New College Chapel, Oxford 28 October 2011 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Website: http://www.somervillemusicsociety.com  

This was recorded during the lunchtime recital given by St Peter's Singers on 28th October 2009 at the lovely Basilica de Sant Francesc, Palma de Mallorca as part of the choir's concert tour of Mallorca. The conductor is Dr Simon Lindley, Music Director ...  moreThis was recorded during the lunchtime recital given by St Peter's Singers on 28th October 2009 at the lovely Basilica de Sant Francesc, Palma de Mallorca as part of the choir's concert tour of Mallorca. The conductor is Dr Simon Lindley, Music Director of St Peter's Singers since the choir's formation in 1977. O Lord, give thy holy Spirit into our hearts, and lighten our understanding, that we may dwell in the fear of Thy name all the days of our life: that we may know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent. For more information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and services, please visit the choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and the 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds' Facebook group page.  less

Recorded October 2020 Traditional Basque Carol Arr: Barlow Bradford Audio Engineer: John Paul Hayward Video Engineer: Carter Durham Program Notes: http://www.utahchamberartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CHRISTMAS-CAROLS-notes-rev.pdf ...  moreRecorded October 2020 Traditional Basque Carol Arr: Barlow Bradford Audio Engineer: John Paul Hayward Video Engineer: Carter Durham Program Notes: http://www.utahchamberartists.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CHRISTMAS-CAROLS-notes-rev.pdf ...... The angel Gabriel from heaven came His wings as drifted snow his eyes as flame "All hail" said he "thou lowly maiden Mary, Most highly favored lady," Gloria! "For know a blessed mother thou shalt be, All generations laud and honor thee, Thy Son shall be Emanuel, by seers foretold Most highly favored lady," Gloria! Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head "To me be as it pleaseth God," she said, "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." Most highly favored lady. Gloria! Of her, Emanuel, the Christ was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say:1 "Most highly favored lady," Gloria!  less

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 ac...

  Wow 40 years! Where did the time go? I've always been one of the oldest members of the Stairwell Carollers - if not the OLDEST - at our choir's 20th anniversary in 1997 I was 41, but still didn't look a day over 30. Pierre had HAIR - and I sh...

"Almas de Barro" Music and lyrics by Santiago Veros. contact@santiagoveros.site https://www.santiagoveros.site CANTALA, Lawrence University Women’s Choir perform a perfect version of "Almas de Barro" by Santiago Veros live in concert on October 12,...  more"Almas de Barro" Music and lyrics by Santiago Veros. contact@santiagoveros.site https://www.santiagoveros.site CANTALA, Lawrence University Women’s Choir perform a perfect version of "Almas de Barro" by Santiago Veros live in concert on October 12, 2019 in Lawrence Memorial Chapel under the direction of Dr. Phillip A. Swan. Foreward: Santiago Veros wrote Almas de Barro at the age of 19, dedicating it to a young woman who at the time was shy and with whom he rarely talked. This piece intimately describes the moments during music theory classes when the two would look at each other continuously, youthfully, and silently, as if unable to do anything else. The piece, written as a counterpoint assignment, was intended to be performed during music theory class as a declaration of love. The idea was to make a musical representation of those moments. The piece begins without words, the voices representing youthful looks. They come together and occasionally dodge each other to highlight the discomfort ...    less

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, Oxford 8 October 2010 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Twitter: http://twitter.com/SomervilleChoi...  moreThe Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, Oxford 8 October 2010 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Twitter: http://twitter.com/SomervilleChoir Conductor: http://www.david-crown.com  

The Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform Draw on, sweet night by John Rutter live in competition at the 42nd Tolosa Choral Contest on October 29, 2010 in the Teatro-Cine Leidor, Tolosa, Spain, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. This piece was part of th...  moreThe Salt Lake Vocal Artists perform Draw on, sweet night by John Rutter live in competition at the 42nd Tolosa Choral Contest on October 29, 2010 in the Teatro-Cine Leidor, Tolosa, Spain, under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred. This piece was part of their program in the Musica Profana category for the Vocal Groups (max 16 singers) round of competition. The Vocal Artists were awarded First Prize in every category of competition they entered. Video courtesy of CIT Tolosa Choral Contest Draw on, sweet night by John Wilbye (1609) Draw on, sweet night Best friend unto those cares that do arise from painful melancholy My life's so ill from want of comfort fares that unto to thee I concentrate it wholly Sweet night, draw on My griefs, when they be told to shades and darkness find some ease from paining And while thou all in silence dost enfold, I then shall have best time for my complaining.  less

The Milwaukee Choral Artists sing in concert on October 23, 2010 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa, WI "A Prayer for Peace" by Paula Foley Tillen. Milwaukee Choral Artists, Sharon Hansen, Music Director. The text, by Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh,...  moreThe Milwaukee Choral Artists sing in concert on October 23, 2010 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa, WI "A Prayer for Peace" by Paula Foley Tillen. Milwaukee Choral Artists, Sharon Hansen, Music Director. The text, by Buddhist Thich Nhat Hanh, was written as a peace chant in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. In beauty, sitting on a lotus flower, Lord Buddha, quiet and solid. Your humble disciple, calm and pure of heart, Forms a lotus flower with the hands, and offers this heartfelt prayer: Homage to all Buddhas in the ten directions. Because of your love for all people, have compassion on us. Help us to remember we are just one family, North and South. Help us rekindle our compassion and brotherhood. May your compassion help us to overcome our hatred. Humbly we open our hearts to you: Water the flowers of our spirits with your deep understanding. Humbly we open our hearts to you: Help our hearts grow light. Homage to all Buddhas in the ten directions. Because of your love for all p...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I was running a workshop recently, and somebody grabbed me in the break and said: “I can’t believe how patient you are with us!”. &n...