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Dreaming of The perfect choir (a Light-hearted fantasy)
[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in The UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...
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Pokarekare Ana (New Zealand)
Famous New Zealand love song. Pokarekare Ana was originally written in 1912 as a bid to win The heart of Paraire Henare Tomoana's beloved, Kuini Ripeka Ryland. Paraire had fallen in love with Kuini but her family refused to give Their Blessing to a marria... moreFamous New Zealand love song. Pokarekare Ana was originally written in 1912 as a bid to win The heart of Paraire Henare Tomoana's beloved, Kuini Ripeka Ryland. Paraire had fallen in love with Kuini but her family refused to give Their Blessing to a marriage between The two. A lovelorn Paraire composed Pokarekare Ana in which he vowed his eternal love. He declared this passion by singing Pokarekare Ana at Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae to Kuini in front of her Ngati Porou elders. The family was won over by his convincing performance and granted him Their daughter's hand.
How placid are The ripples of restless Waiapu,
Dear They know of your returning,
from far across The sea.
Dear Heart of mine,
I'll wait for Thee,
My love is thine alone,
to eternity.
This outdoor performance was The culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gaThers a random bunch of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all s... less
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Joyous Light Promo
Cantores Celestes directed By Kelly Galbraith releases Their 7th CD April 21, 2018 in time to celebrate Their 30th Anniversary year. It’s ALL Canadian and features some of The best award- winning musicians in The country: Anne Lindsay, Tony Quarrington, S... moreCantores Celestes directed By Kelly Galbraith releases Their 7th CD April 21, 2018 in time to celebrate Their 30th Anniversary year. It’s ALL Canadian and features some of The best award- winning musicians in The country: Anne Lindsay, Tony Quarrington, Stuart Laughton, Stephen Tam, Jordan O'Connor and Kate Carver.
Cantores Celestes commissioned five of The pieces without grants of any kind (two by Tony Quarrington, two by Anne Lindsay and one by Clifford Ford). The music will make you happy and be The sound track for your day. The fiddle soars. The double bass grooves as The guitar and piano support The voices of Cantores Celestes. There is trumpet, flute, organ, mandolin and harmonica. There are love songs and odes to The sea. A wildly different tune called Hauntings is based on a scary tale from New Brunswick. This recording promises to be a highLight in your collection. www.cantorescelestes.com less
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A Light-hearted Christmas Carol to make you smile!
Hi everybody - I just thought it was worth letting you know that Charles MacDougall (solo tenor, previous member of VOCES8) and I have recorded a very Lighthearted single of a recent Christmas Carol of mine - and we hope you enjoy it!
You can listen to i...
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Sing for a Good Cause!!!
Do you love to sing?
Do you like to Travel?
Can you Sight-Read?
Are you Talented?
How about using your talents and abilities for a good cause?
The Salt and Light Chorale is an SATB choir that sings music from a variety of genres such ...
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The Peanut Vendor
Looking for a sunny, happy song for your concert? This unaccompanied SATB setting of The Peanut Vendor will Light up your choir and have audiences sitting on The edge of Their seats! Here's a computer playback to give you an idea. The sh...
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Chapter8
Chapter 8 was formed in September 2008 and comprises members of leading caThedral choirs and solo performers. Our repertoire, sung in up to eight parts, ranges from The most sublime choral music of all time to popular Light favourites. We also ‘premiere’ ... moreChapter 8 was formed in September 2008 and comprises members of leading caThedral choirs and solo performers. Our repertoire, sung in up to eight parts, ranges from The most sublime choral music of all time to popular Light favourites. We also ‘premiere’ works by today’s talented new composers and arrangers.
Musically, individual members can boast…
singing in St Mark’s, Venice; The Duomo, Florence; The Salzburg Festival; performing a vocal recital on a stairlift; recording jingles for local radio and being The first girl chorister to sing for a service in St Paul’s CaThedral, London.
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