Palace Acappella is a new community choir, based on the Crystal Palace triangle. We sing all types of music - all a cappella - with a simple ethos of fun, community and Freedom. Everyone welcome!

(adapted from a post in The Stairwell Carollers Choir Blog) David Rain, tenor:  How on earth  do You Hear everyone, including our mistakes, while singing along at full throttle?   Pierre: I'm not sure, but You're definitely right...

South African Freedom Song, arranged by Jeffery L. Ames. Performed by Highbridge Voices at their annual benefit concert in NYC. Mary Clementi, conductor. Chris Cubeta, Billy Janiszewski, Devon Joiner, percussion.

DID You KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YouR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, Freedom and inspiration of song at Your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID You KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YouR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, Freedom and inspiration of song at Your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and Those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

DID You KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YouR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, Freedom and inspiration of song at Your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID You KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YouR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, Freedom and inspiration of song at Your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and Those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes I only have to Hear two notes of a song and I know what it is.   Photo by bishib70   Often I join in with someone singing a song...

DID You KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YouR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, Freedom and inspiration of song at Your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID You KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YouR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, Freedom and inspiration of song at Your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and Those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

Anonymous catch in 4 equal voices based on peals of Bells from "The Catch Club or Merry Companions", published in 1731. I have added some lower voices at the octave for better resonance.

DID You KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YouR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, Freedom and inspiration of song at Your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID You KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YouR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, Freedom and inspiration of song at Your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and Those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is a time of blissful ignorance before You Hear a song for the first time.   Later on, there comes a time when You know the song thoroughly, y...