This was originally published on the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  The phrase is that curved line in a piece of music that is like climbing a mountain.  You start out with lots of excitement.  It is hard work to go up that slanted side an...

Scores in various keys are available at the link below "He makes men pure from their sins..." A simple duet for two equal voices with guitar chords, suitable for evangelical meetings. Taking words from St Paul's letter to the Hebrews. The Recording (in...  moreScores in various keys are available at the link below "He makes men pure from their sins..." A simple duet for two equal voices with guitar chords, suitable for evangelical meetings. Taking words from St Paul's letter to the Hebrews. The Recording (in D) was performed by the composer (in those far off religious days!).  

Here it is! Our virtual choir Recording of "Let's Go Fly A Kite"

The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved. Any resemblance with a third party content is accidental and does not affect the rights to this Recording. Performer: World Youth Choir, 2007 session in South Africa and Namibia Composer: Johan...  moreThe Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved. Any resemblance with a third party content is accidental and does not affect the rights to this Recording. Performer: World Youth Choir, 2007 session in South Africa and Namibia Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Piece: Fest und Gedenksprüche, Op. 109, Three motets for eight voices (SATBSATB) Movement: No.2 ''Wenn ein starker Gewappneter'' Conductor: Peter Dijkstra, The Netherlands (former World Youth Choir singer) Recorded at the University of Pretoria concert hall Wenn ein starker Gewappneter seinen Palast bewahret, so bleibet das Seine mit Frieden. Aber, ein jeglich Reich, so es mit ihm selbst uneins wird, das wird wüste; und ein Haus fället über das andere. (Luk.11,22/17b) The World Youth Choir session 2007 was held in South Africa and Namibia thanks to the cooperation between the Foundation World Youth Choir and the Jeunesses Musicales South Africa and the Potchefstroom University, Mr. Peet Ryke.  less

Antonin Dvorak / Leos Janacek: The Slighted Heart (from Moravian Duets) - live Recording (in the beginning part of The Pledge of Love at the rehearsal) November 27, 2011 - Stockey Centre, Parry Sound, ON, Canada The Czech Boys Choir, Jakub Martinec -...  moreAntonin Dvorak / Leos Janacek: The Slighted Heart (from Moravian Duets) - live Recording (in the beginning part of The Pledge of Love at the rehearsal) November 27, 2011 - Stockey Centre, Parry Sound, ON, Canada The Czech Boys Choir, Jakub Martinec - artistic director Martin Fisl - pianist Antonín Dvořák / Leoš Janáček: Dyby byla kosa nabróšená (z cyklu Moravské dvojzpěvy) - živý záznam koncertu (v úvodu část Slavíkovský polečko malý ze zkoušky) 27. listopadu 2011 - Stockey Centre, Parry Sound, ON, Canada Český chlapecký sbor, Hradec Králové, Jakub Martinec - umělecký vedoucí Martin Fišl - klavír  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are many reasons why you might have to stay home and not be able to get to choir. How can you keep your choral and musical interests alive? Here are 1...

Agnus Dei da "Missa brevis in Humilitate" for mixed choir (SATB) by Roberto Brisotto (1972) Ensemble In Contrà conductor: Roberto Brisotto Live Recording Chiesa dell'Abbazia di San Rocco Moggio Udinese (UD) ITALY

The ensemble is made up of approximately 70 Singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful pe...  moreThe ensemble is made up of approximately 70 Singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful performance opportunities, Recordings and a touring program. Brisbane Birralee Voices is acknowledged on home shores and abroad as one of Australia's finest children's choirs. The program encourages young Singers to develop their vocal technique and attain musical excellence and there is a strong focus on nurturing the individual in a broader sense. In addition to the excitement of achieving high artistic goals and the personal enrichment experienced by each member, there is an emphasis placed on the benefits of sharing their gift of music with others and the intrinsic value of music within society. This helps develop generosity of spirit, tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity. They meet the demands of their performance and touring schedule by ha...    less

We have an outdoor choir and baby/toddler friendly indoor choirs. We are welcoming, friendly and relaxed with no requirement for previous experience of the ability to read music.

[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...