African-American choral music grew out of the oral tradition of spirituals that was created by African slaves.  These Songs, influenced by Christianity and rooted in African culture, expressed the hardship and hope of African slaves in the United Sta...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “You can’t run a singing workshop here, we don’t have a piano.”   photo by Thomas Quine   It’s amazing ...

Ov'é, lass', il bel viso -- No. 1 from Madrigali: Six Fire Songs by Morten Lauridsen. Performed by the TUKS Camerata (University of Pretoria, South Africa), conducted by Walter Butt

Uniquely among choral groups, Albion is dedicated to the exploration and performance of the Songs of the British Isles. The islands' musical heritage stretches back a thousand years, offering a rich store of treasures: dances, folkSongs, madrigals, plains...  moreUniquely among choral groups, Albion is dedicated to the exploration and performance of the Songs of the British Isles. The islands' musical heritage stretches back a thousand years, offering a rich store of treasures: dances, folkSongs, madrigals, plainsong chants, airs, anthems, and more. In their variety and beauty, they lie at the heart of Albion's inspiration. Many of the Songs are hundreds of years old, but in Fraser Wilson's arrangements they are reclothed in lush contemporary colours. Working with up to twelve singers at a time, Albion performs mostly unaccompanied, allowing the purity of the human voice to sound across the centuries. The group is known for its fresh sound and vibrant energy, and for warm, wholehearted music-making.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.     Lind...

Stephen Sands, Conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Downtown Voices (http://DowntownVoices.net) Trinity Wall Street, New York City Elizabeth Bates, Kelvin Chan and David Vanderwal, soloists.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A concert is looming and there are a couple of Songs you don’t know that well.   Photo by _foam   You’ll need to put in s...

Ireland's biggest gospel music choral festival celebrates 10 years of bringing the gospel choir community together   Dublin City 17th -19th May 2019   The Gospel Rising Music Festival is Ireland's biggest social, fun and energetic gospel mus...

The second studio recording from Muzaria comes only days after their debut release "Homeward Bound". This time they switch styles to encompass the wonderful world of Disney. Enjoy the magic of these timeless Songs sung with stunning clarity and warmth. ...  moreThe second studio recording from Muzaria comes only days after their debut release "Homeward Bound". This time they switch styles to encompass the wonderful world of Disney. Enjoy the magic of these timeless Songs sung with stunning clarity and warmth. When You Wish Upon A Star Music & Lyrics by Leigh Harline & Ned Washington Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers / Wonderland Music Company Inc and Walt Disney Music Company Colors Of The Wind Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and Music by Alan Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers Part Of Your World Lyrics by Howard and Ashman and Music by Alan Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers A Whole New World Lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Alan Menken Copyright Bourne Co. Music Publishers Performed by Muzaria Featuring Helene Brooke-Smith and Libbie Chiverton Arrangement Darren Marc Bartlett This Arrangement Copyright DMB Music Keys & Sound Engineer Alvin Allison Video Production Kingsbere Designs www.dmbmusic.co....    less