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Polyphony
Polyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the Choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best s... morePolyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the Choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best small Choirs now before the public’ (Telegraph) and ‘possibly the best small professional chorus in the world’ (Encore Magazine, USA). In a new poll by Gramophone Magazine they were named as one of the world’s leading Choirs ‘Stephen Layton's Choir have become renowned for both their sound and versatility – whether in early music, or contemporary works such as those of Eric Whitacre, they embody the remarkable tradition of British choral excellence at its finest.’
For more than a decade Polyphony has given annual sell-out performances of Bach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah at St John’s Smith Square. These have become notable events in London’s music calendar and have been broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and the EBU. According to the Evening Standard ‘no one ... less
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Harmony Youth Chorale
This vibrant Choir with friendly and outgoing choristers has existed since 2005. We have won multiple awards and enjoy singing!
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Singing is for life, not just for Christmas
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
“Hark the herald angels sing”. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge. Slade’s “Merry Christma...
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Looking forward/ Looking back
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
Time to look forward to the coming year.
with thanks to my lovely assistant Susie Mendelsson
Look back first to realise all the big mis...
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Tim Knight - The Lord bless you and keep you
The Lord bless you and keep you written for Sister Anita and the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. A lovely prayer for two part Choir with piano or organ.
Available via:
https://www.timknightmusic.com/product-page/the-lord-bless-you-and-keep-yo... moreThe Lord bless you and keep you written for Sister Anita and the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. A lovely prayer for two part Choir with piano or organ.
Available via:
https://www.timknightmusic.com/product-page/the-lord-bless-you-and-keep-you-2-part-Choir-piano
https://www.halleonard.com/product/8771089/the-lord-bless-you-and-keep-you
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Singing out of tune isn’t always a bad thing
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
There was an article by Alex Petridis in The Guardian a few years back in which he claimed that:
“singing out of tune can convey emotions tha...
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introducing Joyous Clan Incorporated
Welcome to Joyous Clan Incorporated website!We are members of all walks of the Accra community, dedicated to lifting up the name of Jesus Christ through gospel music. The Choir consists of students,workers,professionals,musicians all over.We enjoy learnin...
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I May Not Go
A piece for women's Choir, piano and cello by Canadian composer Jeff Smallman. Text by E. Pauline Johnson. Published by Lighthouse Music Publications in both SSA & SATB versions.
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There is nothing like singing along the sea!
Sing again in Venice in 2016!
meeting music is happy to announce 14th Venezia in Musica International Choir Competition and Festival, in Caorle/Venice, Italy in May 1-5, 2016
Choirs can apply in different categories like with require...
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London City Singers is looking for a new Musical Director
Do you or know someone who possess these qualities?
Have previous experience in directing a chorus/Choir
Passionate and driven to work with a young(ish) group of women
Willing to commute to central London every Tuesday – if you work in the City...