an class="view_more">Dedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing The medieval song "All and Some" in The mid 1990s, I fell in love with The Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. NB: ...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morean>an class="view_more" style="display:none;">Dedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing The medieval song "All and Some" in The mid 1990s, I fell in love with The Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of The score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com. I would like to acknowledge The a cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for Their musical inspiration These past 25 years. and with deepest appreciation to my broTher Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for Their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  lessan>

an class="view_more">Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final composition, Requiem, was finished after his death by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. According to his wife, Constanze Mozart, The ailing composer had come to believe he was writing The piece, initially commissioned by a ...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morean>an class="view_more" style="display:none;">Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final composition, Requiem, was finished after his death by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. According to his wife, Constanze Mozart, The ailing composer had come to believe he was writing The piece, initially commissioned by a German count, to be played at his own funeral — and indeed some sections were. Requiem was later performed at The funerals and commemorative services of Ludwig van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn, and Frédéric Chopin. Centuries later in 1960, “scraps of paper” containing Mozart’s unrealized ideas were discovered, prompting new versions of The Requiem. Mozart Requiem Robert Levin edition Downtown voices The Choir of Trinity Wall Street NOVUS NY Stephen Sands, conductor Sonya Headlam, soprano Pamela Terry, mezzo-soprano David Vanderwal, tenor Neil NeTherly, bass  lessan>

an class="view_more">Since 1962 The Fairfax Choral Society has been delivering excellent choral programs and music education to The metropolitan Washington, DC area. This auditioned choir has 150 adult mixed voices and 300 youth mixed voices rehearsing weekly to bring various...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morean>an class="view_more" style="display:none;">Since 1962 The Fairfax Choral Society has been delivering excellent choral programs and music education to The metropolitan Washington, DC area. This auditioned choir has 150 adult mixed voices and 300 youth mixed voices rehearsing weekly to bring various masterworks, original pieces, collaborations and new arrangements to The ears of many. Doug Mears is The Artistic Director with Patrick Vaughn as Youth Director. Youth Choruses have two convenient campuses with The professional support of Caroline Crocker and Bonny Tynch and Youth Chorus Directors. Additionally, full time accompanists and music educators meet The rehearsal and music education portions of this semi-professional chorus. FCS is honored to work with renown musicians, conductors and orchestras to present The finest choral programs available. Sometimes we join oTher choruses to produce even larger musical works. The choral offerings of The Fairfax Choral Society are diverse though always presented after concerted rehearsal and production. Y...    lessan>

Highbridge voices performs Derric Johnson's arrangement of Woddy Guthrie's anThem: This Land is Your Land.

an class="view_more">This song was written by William H. Neidlinger and performed by The Nashville Singers on November 17, 2012 at Their annual Season of Harmony concert. Nashville Singers was founded in November of 2008 by a handful of men who had The desire to join Their...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morean>an class="view_more" style="display:none;">This song was written by William H. Neidlinger and performed by The Nashville Singers on November 17, 2012 at Their annual Season of Harmony concert. Nashville Singers was founded in November of 2008 by a handful of men who had The desire to join Their voices with The voices of oThers committed to excellence in vocal and choral performance. In Their first four years, this volunteer group has grown from four to 15 singers, learned 42 songs, released Their first CD, racked up 51 performances for 32 organizations in seven counties across Tennessee, and produced a successful concert series which has attracted a combined 1000+ attendees from 38 cities in eight states across The USA. Their concert audiences have ranged in size from a few hundred to 4000 people. They've developed a reputation for producing imaginative programs that span many genres, including popular music, Americana, swing, gospel, sacred, songs from Broadway and movies, and a large selection of Christmas holiday favorites. They cover The wor...    lessan>

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   Sometimes you might have to learn your song part from a recording raTher than with everyone else togeTher in a choir session.   photo by Kat...

Salvacosta perform Philip W J Stopford's 'In The Bleak Midwinter', as featured on Their album The Christmas Collection. Keys - Alvin Allison www.darrenbartlett.co.uk Copyright DMB MUSIC 2016

Perhaps this is a little on The early side but as we all know, choral Christmas preparations begin many months in advance!   

First Christmas Concert

an class="view_more">St Helens Male voices a brand new choir with a fresh approach, formed to bring men of all ages and backgrounds togeTher to sing. We have a simple philosophy, we all love to sing but we want to do it in a professional way without The rigid formality and st...  ore_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">morean>an class="view_more" style="display:none;">St Helens Male voices a brand new choir with a fresh approach, formed to bring men of all ages and backgrounds togeTher to sing. We have a simple philosophy, we all love to sing but we want to do it in a professional way without The rigid formality and structure of traditional male voice choirs. We love to sing and perform a wide range of musical styles from pop and rock to classical standards. If it is good music we will sing it. We are looking for new singers to join our friendly new choir, both experienced and beginners. Come along, experience something new and get excited!  lessan>