[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week in Part 1 of How to deal with song lyrics, I looked at the pros and cons of using written words as opposed to learning entirely by ear.   &...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   We bandy terms around like ‘authentic voice’ and ‘natural voice’ when we talk about singing.   photo by Jean Spector &nbs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many choirs will be starting back soon after a long break.   photo by velkr0   This is the perfect time to shake things up a bit if y...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The fact is that most of us don’t fit neatly into SATB boxes. What are we to do? Once upon a time we used to sing together and somehow find a place ...

Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of the Virgin Mary — rejoice! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, The time of grace has come— what we wished for, Carmina lætitiæ Devote...  moreGaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of the Virgin Mary — rejoice! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, The time of grace has come— what we wished for, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. songs of joy Let us render in faith. Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, God has become man, As nature marvels Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. The world has been renewed By Christ who reigns Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, We pass through the closed gate of Ezekiel Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. From the place whence light has risen, Salvation is found. Ergo nostra concio Psallat iam in lustro; Therefore let our gathering Now sing brightly Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro. Let it give praise to the Lord: Salvation to our King.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A few weeks back I wrote about why people might not join choirs or attend singing workshops: 10 reasons why people don’t join choirs (but love to...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m ashamed to say that I don’t know the name of every singer in my choir.     Unless choir members come for a drink after a...

Concerto realizado na Casa Fernando Pessoa a 5 de Junho de 2013

Coral Reyes Bartlet KV Ensamble José Híjar Polo, Maestro de Coro José María de Vicente, Director Mónica Pérez, Soprano Cristina Calvo, Alto Jorge Cordero, Tenor Augusto Brito, Bajo Iluminación: E. Zalba Sonido: L. Acuña Imagen: Video Humer ...  moreCoral Reyes Bartlet KV Ensamble José Híjar Polo, Maestro de Coro José María de Vicente, Director Mónica Pérez, Soprano Cristina Calvo, Alto Jorge Cordero, Tenor Augusto Brito, Bajo Iluminación: E. Zalba Sonido: L. Acuña Imagen: Video Humer Centro de Congresos Taoro, Puerto de la Cruz 18 de diciembre de 2011 www.reyesbartlet.com  

II Certamen Estatal de Coros , Berrioplano 2011. 2º Premio de Polifonía Coro Polifónico de la Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife