including a short salute to "Lullaby of Birdland" Composer - George Shearing Lyrics - B. Y. Forster (George David Weiss)

Philip Klaassen, solo North Sky Chorale live performance in Knox United Church, Saskatoon, SK May 2023

Vocals from Muzaria featuring soloist Libbie Chiverton, singing How Far I'll Go from Moana, on the Muzaria album Stage & Screen. www.darrenbartlett.co.uk Copyright DMB MUSIC 2000-2020 www.muzaria.com

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   When you join a Choir that sings in harmony, you will find that some parts are too high for you and some parts are too low.     Just lik...

Gresley Male Voice Choir, Autumn Celebrity Concert 2015

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about some of the skills needed to be able to sing in harmony. Most of them were focused on singing in a large Choir. This w...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Most Choirs have a long break at this time of year (whether it’s your summer or your winter).   photo by Timothy Valentine   Ap...

The earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis Brothers and Day. The song is there described as "a comic song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is ...  moreThe earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis Brothers and Day. The song is there described as "a comic song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is noted as printed with permission of an Edinburgh firm, there was clearly an earlier version. Although the song is the unofficial anthem of Dublin and generally regarded as Irish, it was, in fact, written by a Scotsman. This outdoor performance was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a Choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight songs are learnt in six two-hour sessions and in the summer are performed outdoors near Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com  less

Cover of the 80's classic song "Keeping the Dream alive" from the German group "Münchener Freiheit" in a new multivocal arrangement. This "Lockdown Session" was made with every voice on separate recordings during the Covid-19 lockdown.

The Jamaica Youth Chorale is a movement of Jamaican youth, committed to the highest standard in the expression of choral music. This SATB group presents members from across the length and breadth of the island ranging in age from 16 to 26 years. Dynami...  moreThe Jamaica Youth Chorale is a movement of Jamaican youth, committed to the highest standard in the expression of choral music. This SATB group presents members from across the length and breadth of the island ranging in age from 16 to 26 years. Dynamic, gifted and spirited are some of the words used to describe this group of vocalists and musicians. The JYC was founded by its principal director Gregory Simms, a member of the World Choir Council and National Coordinator for Music with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission. Musical Direction for the JYC is given by a talented group of young composers and musicians led by noted jazz pianist Dr Kathy Brown and Hanif Lawrence  less