The song of Ruth, a setting of the most famous passage from the Book of Ruth (Ruth 1:16–17), opens with a gentle polyphonic section for the chorus. (“Do not ask me to leave you, or to stop following you; for where ever you go, I will go, and where you sta...  moreThe song of Ruth, a setting of the most famous passage from the Book of Ruth (Ruth 1:16–17), opens with a gentle polyphonic section for the chorus. (“Do not ask me to leave you, or to stop following you; for where ever you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God my God.”) The soprano joins the choir for the twice-repeated middle section of the piece. The music here is contrastingly homophonic and intense. (“Where you die, I will die and be buried.”) The tune and harmonies are borrowed from a passage in my piece Selections from “The song of songs” for male voice and band. That piece is dedicated to my wife, Ruth, hence the connection. If that were not enough, our daughter is named Naomi! The song of Ruth closes with a recapitulation of the music from the opening, but with new words assigned to it, and with the soprano soloist providing a descant for it. (“May the Lord cause ill fate to befall me, and more, if anything but death separates me and you.”) Appropriat...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I had a friend who moved to a new town and set up a new choir, blissfully ignorant of the 100+ community chorus that already existed there.   phot...

Parody of the traditional German folk song about the life of the farmer (Im Märzen der Bauer). In this version the farmer takes advantage of many of the technological and biotechnical opportunities of science but the world changes strangely. This is t...  moreParody of the traditional German folk song about the life of the farmer (Im Märzen der Bauer). In this version the farmer takes advantage of many of the technological and biotechnical opportunities of science but the world changes strangely. This is the English version. The German original is also available on this site.  

Why would anyone bother to join a choir? Why would somebody ever want to do that? Most of us will remember some experience singing at school- be it good or bad- the national anthem, some song for a concert or a play with a song, a teacher strumming a ...

Melodical Sensations performing Amaphiko by Siphesihle Sikhakhane from Empamgeni, KwaZulu-Natal. This song doing well in online stores and video content platforms. Download or Stream the original song on this link: https://youtu.be/bPulAYPGEOc song i...  moreMelodical Sensations performing Amaphiko by Siphesihle Sikhakhane from Empamgeni, KwaZulu-Natal. This song doing well in online stores and video content platforms. Download or Stream the original song on this link: https://youtu.be/bPulAYPGEOc song info: Siphesihle Skhakhane - Amaphiko (radio edit) Connect with us Facebook Melodical Sensations Instagram @melodical_sensations Twitter @m_sensations Tiktok @melodicalsensations Youtube Melodical Sensations song credit Leading Vocals: Mandisa Mbatha, Nonhle Khumalo, Nomzamo Nxumalo & Thando Tembe. Video Credit Shot by : Bongani Nkosi & Thabiso Mbatha Edited by: Bongani Nkosi Sound recorded by: Thabiso Mbatha Mastered and mixed by: Bongani Nkosi #amaphiko  less

Combined Funky Voices groups singing some of their set list 2010

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes I only have to hear two notes of a song and I know what it is.   Photo by bishib70   Often I join in with someone singing a song...

Music Matters Inclusive Community Choir & Ossia Youth Choir sing "A song of Hope". Music Video shot & edited by Leonardo Macedonio (www.leomacedonio.com) Choir Director: Grainne O'Grady Soloists: Elaine Caul, Daniel Caul, Emma McPhillips, Naoi...  moreMusic Matters Inclusive Community Choir & Ossia Youth Choir sing "A song of Hope". Music Video shot & edited by Leonardo Macedonio (www.leomacedonio.com) Choir Director: Grainne O'Grady Soloists: Elaine Caul, Daniel Caul, Emma McPhillips, Naoise Kelly This song is just one track from our debut album "Music Matters: Celebrating 140 Characters" The album features 140 Singers (which is reflected in the title!) from 9 to 90+ years of age! Tracks include "Carrickfergus", to "Royals" by Lorde, to original compositions by our own choir members - making it the most eclectic album you have ever heard! This song was kindly donated to us by Neville Lloyd. Music & Lyrics by Neville Lloyd. Choral & Piano Arrangement by Vincent Lynch. Join us at our launch - Tuesday 23rd September, 7.00 PM at Axis Ballymun in Dublin and help us celebrate a fantastic achievement! This project was proudly supported & funded by the Community & Social Development Service and Arts & Culture Department of Dublin City...    less

Of course, this very blog is a great tool and certainly, sharing other blogs has been an amazing learning curve for me. Many blog platforms such as Blogger are free and quite simple to use & set up.   1. TIME - You could of course spend y...

Canterbury Girls Choir performing The Alphabet song adapted from Mozart in Boulogne Cathedral June 2015