[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The Natural Voice Network (NVN) has done a great deal to dispel the myth that you have to be able to read Music to be in a Choir.   photo by...

This is the story of a woman feeling old and weary and dreaming of the past she had, wondering where those good years have gone. Here, our lovely singers have made it into a conversation – a shared experienced between the women. It’s been beautifully arra...  moreThis is the story of a woman feeling old and weary and dreaming of the past she had, wondering where those good years have gone. Here, our lovely singers have made it into a conversation – a shared experienced between the women. It’s been beautifully arranged by Moira Smiley and Vida, but was written by John Prine, a Chicago folk Musician. There are two new singers in this ensemble: Rosi, a deep dark bass, standing back left, and Marie, sitting at the front right with the cowboy hat on. Both singers have been a wonderful addition to our Choir. Adele in the rocking chair, Annabelle standing right, and Katherine with baby Erin (who LOVES harmony!) complete the group, all of which you have seen many times in concert! We love the song and hope you do too. With this song, we are raising money for a charity close to our hearts, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton. Throughout both lockdowns they have had a huge number of call outs, as more people have been exploring the moors and getting into difficulties. As...    less

"Lullaby" from "Rossetti Songs for Women's Voices" by Nicola LeFanu. Text by Christina Rossetti. Recorded live on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Cho...  more"Lullaby" from "Rossetti Songs for Women's Voices" by Nicola LeFanu. Text by Christina Rossetti. Recorded live on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. Lullaby, oh, lullaby! Flowers are closed and lambs are sleeping; Lullaby, oh, lullaby! Stars are up, the moon is peeping; Lullaby, oh, lullaby! While the birds are silence keeping, (Lullaby, oh, lullaby!) Sleep, my baby, fall a-sleeping, Lullaby, oh, lullaby!  less

IT was great to see new faces and welcome our new Friends, president and vice-presidents at the Elgar Chorale's summer get-together.   Truly an evening of wine, women and song - there were even a few gentlemen and a  mouthwatering feast laid o...

I'm pleased to share with you a new free sheet Music website for Buddhist Choral Music - www.buddhistchoralMusic.com. Singers and Choral Directors are warmly encouraged to browse through over twenty pieces freely available to download as sheet Music, and ...

Noctis Choir directed by Francis Faux performing I'll Make Music in St Alphege's Church, Bath, UK. Recorded on 6th December 2014. For more information on Noctis please visit their website www.noctisChoir.com #SingMotets Recorded by Martin Tom...  moreNoctis Choir directed by Francis Faux performing I'll Make Music in St Alphege's Church, Bath, UK. Recorded on 6th December 2014. For more information on Noctis please visit their website www.noctisChoir.com #SingMotets Recorded by Martin Tompkins http://Musicvisuals.co.uk/wp/  

For more than 100 years now the male Choir HARMONIE Lindenholzhausen with its 90 singers presents high-quality Choir Music. The Choir’s extensive repertoire covers all periods of vocal Music and the 20th. century, among them choral works composed by R.R. ...  moreFor more than 100 years now the male Choir HARMONIE Lindenholzhausen with its 90 singers presents high-quality Choir Music. The Choir’s extensive repertoire covers all periods of vocal Music and the 20th. century, among them choral works composed by R.R. Klein, A. Koerppen, F. Farcas and many others more. Some of the works have been specially composed for HARMONIE Lindenholzhausen. At the same time the Choir dedicates itself to oratorioes usually performed together with the female Choir “Dzintars” Riga / Latvia. Numerous concert tours and participations in international festivals took the HARMONIE to Austria, the Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Macedonia, Russia, USA and Wales. In Wales the Choir won first prize in the male Choir category at the International “Eisteddfod” Llangollen in 1995 and 2007(second prize in 2003). In Germany, the Harmonie won several times prizes in the Hessen and German Choir Competitions. 1998, HARMONIE won first prize in the male Choir category at the German...    less

On October, 18, 2010 The Belarus State Academy of Music have present a master class with Ira Spaulding. Ira Spaulding, born in New York, studied with Robert Simpson at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey (Bachelor of Music) and also ho...  moreOn October, 18, 2010 The Belarus State Academy of Music have present a master class with Ira Spaulding. Ira Spaulding, born in New York, studied with Robert Simpson at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey (Bachelor of Music) and also holds a Master of Music in Voice and Choral Conducting from Eastern Kentucky University. He gave numerous recitals in America as well as having taught voice, conducting, vocal pedagogy and literature at several colleges and conducted various vocal ensembles (community oratorio Choirs, church Choirs, boys Choirs and a jazz vocal ensemble). He currently serves on the faculty at City College of New York where he teaches voice, conducting and leads vocal ensembles and Choirs.  less

© 2016 Stephen L Bigger Sheet Music Perusal Score. Available for sale at stephenbigger.com LYRICS AND CREDITS (see below) Rejoice! © 2016 RockArbor Music Publishing ASCAP Original Text and Music by Stephen L. Bigger. Traditional lyric and Gaelic ...  more© 2016 Stephen L Bigger Sheet Music Perusal Score. Available for sale at stephenbigger.com LYRICS AND CREDITS (see below) Rejoice! © 2016 RockArbor Music Publishing ASCAP Original Text and Music by Stephen L. Bigger. Traditional lyric and Gaelic versions available Credits are listed at end of lyrics. LYRICS: Rejoice, rejoice, your light has come, rejoice! Come every soul descending in dismay Who dreams to overcome this darkening day, Dispel the myths of mystery, and from these heavy chains you shall be free, Rejoice! Rejoice, the Light is here to help you find Some brightening of your shadow weary mind; To clear the tears of loss and pain, Restore you hope for life again, Rejoice, rejoice, your healing has begun, So dance for joy, the victory is won! O Lift your head and do not be afraid, Receive the gift as ransom freely paid. Release the ones you hold in misery And love will conquer every enemy. Rejoice, rejoice, the Hope of Nations, call. The Word is Love, salvation for ...    less

"We Are the Music-Makers" by Patti Drennan. Text from "Ode" by Arthur O'Shaughnessy with additional verses by Patti Drennan. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ense...  more"We Are the Music-Makers" by Patti Drennan. Text from "Ode" by Arthur O'Shaughnessy with additional verses by Patti Drennan. Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. We are the Music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone sea-breakers, And sitting by desolate streams;— World-losers and world-forsakers, On whom the pale moon gleams: Yet we are the movers and shakers of the world for ever, it seems.  less