We are an unusual choir singing Afro Cuban Songs accompanied by traditional Afro Cuban Percussion. We come from all over the globe, we are aged between 17 and 67, and share the fact that we all live in London and love this traditon
A popular song first recorded in 1939. It has been declared one of the state Songs of Louisiana as a result of its association with former state governor and country music singer Jimmie Davis who, along with one Charlie Mitchell, bought the "rights" to th... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">A popular song first recorded in 1939. It has been declared one of the state Songs of Louisiana as a result of its association with former state governor and country music singer Jimmie Davis who, along with one Charlie Mitchell, bought the "rights" to the song from Paul Rice (of the Rice Brothers Gang who first recorded it) for $35 in late 1939; Jimmie Davis published it, with "words and music by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell". There are still people alive, however, who remember hearing the song long before 1937 and what these people remember is the name of the musician with whom Paul Rice played in the early 1930's: Oliver Hood of LaGrange, Georgia. Contrary claims notwithstanding, Oliver Hood wrote "You Are My Sunshine." He wrote the words to the song on the back of a brown paper sack, which his children still possess, and he first performed the song at a VFW convention in LaGrange in 1933; he sang it through a megaphone out of a hotel window, and he sang no less than twenty verses, most of which... onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
Concierto realizado en Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina en noviembre de 2012. Coral Mirabilia bajo la dirección de Fernando Polonuer. Concierto declarado de interés cultural por el Consejo de promoción Cultural, Mecenazgo, CABA
2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 翁佳芬 John Rutter魯特 魯特（John Rutter, 1945-）是英國近代傑出的作曲家、指揮家、教育家，也是合唱音樂的推廣者，合唱作品類型分為改編與創作兩大類，魯特的合唱小品承繼英國傳統，溫馨而典雅，大型宗教合唱作品節奏明快、旋律動聽，《光榮頌》是魯特首次在美國正式演出的合唱作品，也是襲捲美國樂壇的代表作。 《光榮頌》是魯特於1974年獲美國梅爾歐森合唱團（the Voice of Mel... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">2012十週年音樂會 高雄市文化中心至德堂 2012-11-16 指揮: 翁佳芬 John Rutter魯特 魯特（John Rutter, 1945-）是英國近代傑出的作曲家、指揮家、教育家，也是合唱音樂的推廣者，合唱作品類型分為改編與創作兩大類，魯特的合唱小品承繼英國傳統，溫馨而典雅，大型宗教合唱作品節奏明快、旋律動聽，《光榮頌》是魯特首次在美國正式演出的合唱作品，也是襲捲美國樂壇的代表作。 《光榮頌》是魯特於1974年獲美國梅爾歐森合唱團（the Voice of Mel Olson）邀請，以管樂、管風琴、打擊樂伴奏的大型四部混聲合唱作品。歌詞源自〈彌撒曲〉的第二部分，以拉丁文歌詞歡頌耶穌誕生的故事，魯特為了描繪天使吹號角報佳音的景象，使用了大量銅管樂器，而梅爾歐森合唱團正好位在擁有全美最佳管樂演奏者的內布拉斯加州（Nebraska），魯特巧妙地將混聲合唱團與管樂團結合，營造出氣宇軒昂的氛圍。 《光榮頌》包括快、慢、快三個樂章，魯特以歌詞為靈感，設計了特殊動機與音型，構成動人的旋律，音樂素材交織在豐富的合唱織度中，搭配管樂嘹亮的音色，適時點綴打擊樂器，曲風莊嚴華麗且親切迷人，成為近代合唱曲目中膾炙人口的作品。 （撰文 陳主揚） Gloria in excelsis Deo Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis Laudamus te Benedicimus te Adoramus te Glorificamus te Gratias agimus tibi Propter magnam gloriam tuam Dómine Deus, Rex caelestis Deus Pater omnipotens Domine Fili Unigenite, Jesu Christe Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis Suscipe deprecationem nostram Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis Quoniam tu solus Sanctus Tu solus ... onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
The Edinburgh Singers performing Bach's Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, at Linlithgow for BBC Songs of Praise. November 30th 2008
Concerto QUANDO ARRIVA NATALE... L'Aquila, 23 Dicembre 2012, chiesa di San Pietro Apostolo di Preturo
Remember how you used to sing, but now life has got in the way? Melbourne Contemporary Choir will help you reignite that spark, and find your voice again. With high energy pop Songs, original tunes, performances and recording opportunities, MCCHOIR is Mel... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Remember how you used to sing, but now life has got in the way? Melbourne Contemporary Choir will help you reignite that spark, and find your voice again. With high energy pop Songs, original tunes, performances and recording opportunities, MCCHOIR is Melbourne's choir of choice for contemporary singers. Coming from all levels of experience, they form an uplifting semi-professional ensemble. With campuses in Macleod and Carlton as well as a Youthchoir - there's something for everyone.
Compilation of Songs from our first album "voice dance" available though our website www.vocal-resources.de
"Unclouded Day" , from "Heavenly Home: Three American Songs" TTBB Arr Shawn Kirchner 2018.
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] As promised in last week’s post (Singers who learn by ear vs. those who use sheet music – what happens when they swap?), this is the firs...
