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Singing for peace
You can now see members of The Really Big Chorus doing their bit for the Global Sing for Peace, recording the Agnus Dei from Karl Jenkins 'The Armed Man' at Abbey Road Studios in June (see the video here). More of us are recently ret...
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Wishful Singing
A female a cappella performance by Wishful Singing is an exuberant journey packed with highlights and surprises. Five classically trained female singers combine their flexible voices and powerful stage presentation in their own unique way. Seemingly effor... moreA female a cappella performance by Wishful Singing is an exuberant journey packed with highlights and surprises. Five classically trained female singers combine their flexible voices and powerful stage presentation in their own unique way. Seemingly effortless and simple, every gesture and every sound used to good effect, adventurous from beginning to end.
The singers sang together in the Netherlands Youth Choir. They hit it off so well there that the ambition developed to continue together in female a cappella repertoire; a relatively rare genre very dear to the hearts of all five. The top quality displayed since by Wishful Singing – both aurally and visually – makes the ensemble unique in the world.
The repertoire ranges from modest works from the Renaissance and Baroque eras to swinging versions of golden oldies such as Mister Sandman. The ensemble provides a full evening’s entertainment that leads the audience from one surprise to the next. The emotions summoned up vary from hushed poignancy to screams... less
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Sionna
Sionna are a vocal trio based in Limerick, Ireland.The members of Sionna (shunna) met and studied on the banks of the River Shannon at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, where they benefited from a unique and diverse training in world song, Grego... moreSionna are a vocal trio based in Limerick, Ireland.The members of Sionna (shunna) met and studied on the banks of the River Shannon at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, where they benefited from a unique and diverse training in world song, Gregorian chant, sean nós and medieval polyphony. The river Shannon is named for the Goddess Sionna, whose myth tells how she sought out the hazelnuts of wisdom, believed to contain éigse, the spirit of inspiration and creativity. Since their inception in 2012, Sionna have been privileged to share the stage with some of the best names in Irish music today. less
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Acapellabella
Acapellabella-West Corks World Music Community Choir meet weekly in Ballydehob on Thursdays from 8-10pm above Rosies Bar led by our musical director, Caz Jeffreys. We sing a wide selection of songs and enjoy collaborations, projects and optional performan... moreAcapellabella-West Corks World Music Community Choir meet weekly in Ballydehob on Thursdays from 8-10pm above Rosies Bar led by our musical director, Caz Jeffreys. We sing a wide selection of songs and enjoy collaborations, projects and optional performances. All are welcome-no previous experience required. For further information please contact Caz Jeffreys on 083 142 5599 or by email at cazjeffreys@gmail.com
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Chorus Festival - Family Workshop, 6 May at Southbank Centre
Sing together with your family this May Bank Holiday...Singers, workshops, rehearsals and a wide range of choral performances, all ringing out from the foyers and outdoor spaces - with plenty of opportunities to join in!The Monday Family Workshop
Bring y...
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Choir? Chorale? Ensemble? What’s in a name?
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
Many of you know that I avoid using the ‘C’ word: choir. But there other similar terms that I find just as bad: Chorus, chorale, chamber ...
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Come and meet Mr Handel!
Calling singers from all choirs! The Really Big Chorus has a new Royal Albert Hall programme to share with keen choral singers: a bumper Handel concert with nine of the best Choruses (all included in Novello's 'Great Handel Choruses') and some of his best...
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Green grow the rushes oh for three voices
arranged by D W Solomons: for men's voices (in G), mixed voices (in B) and Women's voices (in D))
These arrangements of the song skip from 5 to 12 in order to avoid tiring the audience
("Let's not make them listen to the lot!")
This version in G is per... morearranged by D W Solomons: for men's voices (in G), mixed voices (in B) and Women's voices (in D))
These arrangements of the song skip from 5 to 12 in order to avoid tiring the audience
("Let's not make them listen to the lot!")
This version in G is performed here by Matthew Curtis
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MusicaViva VocalGroup
MusicaViva VocalGroup performs various musical genres, mostly a-capella, with special focus on East and Middle European, and also Balkan musical tradition. We sing in natural tuning and healing frequency - A 432 Hz, which is so beneficial for both singers... moreMusicaViva VocalGroup performs various musical genres, mostly a-capella, with special focus on East and Middle European, and also Balkan musical tradition. We sing in natural tuning and healing frequency - A 432 Hz, which is so beneficial for both singers and listeners.