Lovely arrangement of a classic Robert Burns Poem.

We were joIned tonight by the amazIng Maryville College Choir from Tennessee who learned our song In 10 mIns and then we performed together! SOOOOO GLORIOUS!!!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Put me In front of a huge crowd of strangers and I’ll perform loud and proud.   Photo by Anirudh Koul   But In a Room full of friend...

A Review of the The UK Choir Festival   As a complete newcomer to the UK Choir Festival, I was Intrigued by what the Manchester event would deliver and how a Room of 300 Individuals could feel Included. The answer is simple: energy, and by the...

There are now only FOUR Rooms left on my sIngIng weekend In Derbyshire this November: ONE double deluxe Room, THREE doubles/ twIns/ sIngles. Should be a fantastic weekend In a great part of the country. Book now to avoid disappoIntment! TRADITIONAL SON...

Pete, Dawn, Louise, Holly, KatrIna, Margo, Marjorie, John and Bob  -- the Stairwell Carollers, Xmas, 1990 Way back In 1990, when human beIngs were still mannIng all the cameras at CJOH and show guests had a dressIng Room and a makeup artist, Joel Ha...

Universal Gospel Choir (UGC) is a community-based group of sIngers passionate about raisIng the roof. Known for fun, musical diversity and standIng Room only concerts, we celebrate all genres of music from old school gospel, to current upliftIng pop, to c...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreUniversal Gospel Choir (UGC) is a community-based group of sIngers passionate about raisIng the roof. Known for fun, musical diversity and standIng Room only concerts, we celebrate all genres of music from old school gospel, to current upliftIng pop, to civil rights anthems, to traditional songs from nations all over the world. 60 voices strong, the Universal Gospel Choir is an open, justice-oriented group celebratIng the best of choral music and committed to liftIng and InspirIng the human spirit.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is always Room for improvement, whether you’re a sInger, a choir leader, a choral arranger, a workshop leader or a choir committee member...

This is an a cappella arrangement of the tune Stowey, which is a traditional English folksong often paired with these words by Frances Chesterton: How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far? Shall we fInd the stable Room lit by a star? Can we see the l...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThis is an a cappella arrangement of the tune Stowey, which is a traditional English folksong often paired with these words by Frances Chesterton: How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far? Shall we fInd the stable Room lit by a star? Can we see the little child, is He withIn? If we lift the wooden latch, may we go In? May we stroke the creatures there, ox, ass or sheep? May we peek like them and see Jesus asleep? If we touch His tIny hand, will He awake? Will He know we've come so far just for His sake? Great KIngs have precious gifts and we have nought Little smiles and little tears are all we have brought. For all weary children Mary must weep Here, on His bed of straw, sleep, children, sleep. God In his mother's arms, babes In the byre Sleep as they sleep who fInd their Heart's desire.  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

ClosIng the first half of our sell out concert at StirlIng's Albert Halls with our song about the choir. Soloists: Annie Smart & Jane Hamilton Annie Smart-Piano Laurie Hamilton-Bass Steve Hamilton- Drums