Performed by Roundelay at the Unitarian Chapel, Cross St, Manchester, UK, accompanied and conducted by Alan Myerscough How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that publisheth salvation; ...  morePerformed by Roundelay at the Unitarian Chapel, Cross St, Manchester, UK, accompanied and conducted by Alan Myerscough How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!  

GOSPEL SINGERS WANTED, Audition 5th & 6th July 2021 – Black History Month Background Union Chapel is a historic church based in Islington with a small but enthusiastic congregation looking to expand our horizons. It is well known as an ico...  moreGOSPEL SINGERS WANTED, Audition 5th & 6th July 2021 – Black History Month Background Union Chapel is a historic church based in Islington with a small but enthusiastic congregation looking to expand our horizons. It is well known as an iconic music venue attracting major artists. It is also a centre for social justice and community activities. In recent years, the church has been developing music in our Sunday services with a range of genres, classical, jazz, gospel, and world music. The church has also created several unique events led by our musicians. These have included our annual Christmas Candlelight service, Good Friday evening performances and smaller events to commemorate such occasions as Black History Month, a remembrance event in the Covid pandemic. Besides the usual church festivals, we also have special services for Refugee Week, Gay Pride, Holocaust Memorial, and otHer special commemorations. We are now embarking on a major project aimed at making Union Chapel a centre of ...    less

Member of the Ubuntu Choir Network, this is a non-auditioned group dedicated to fun, accessible, connected, embodied, social singing. Financial accessibility is also a priority, and we perform once or twice a year in fundraising concerts for local commun...  moreMember of the Ubuntu Choir Network, this is a non-auditioned group dedicated to fun, accessible, connected, embodied, social singing. Financial accessibility is also a priority, and we perform once or twice a year in fundraising concerts for local community charities.  

Coral Antiphona was created in 1995 by Mtro. Juan Belmonte, former conductor of the Orquesta Sinfónica del Zulia, in Venezuela, with the purpose of having a stable group for the symphonic choral repertoire. In the present time, Antiphona acts as an nonpro...  moreCoral Antiphona was created in 1995 by Mtro. Juan Belmonte, former conductor of the Orquesta Sinfónica del Zulia, in Venezuela, with the purpose of having a stable group for the symphonic choral repertoire. In the present time, Antiphona acts as an nonprofit civil association of culture promotion. The choir has been conducted by Mtro. Juan Carlos Bersague from 1995 to 2008. From 2010, Antiphona Titular Conductor is Mtro. César Alejandro Carrillo. In its curricular path, Antiphona has performed in several scenarios in Bulgaria, Colombia, Cuba, France, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Spain and Venezuela. Competitions: I Concurso de Coros "Luis Soto Villalobos" / Maracaibo, Venezuela 1999. [First Prize] III Competencia de Coros de Mérida / Mérida, Venezuela 2002. [First Prize in Polyphony & Second Prize in Folklore categories]. XXXVII Certamen Internacional de Masas Corales / Tolosa, Spain 2005. XXIV Festival-Certamen Internacional de Música de Cantonigròs / Cantonigròs, Spain. 2006. [First ...    less

Collegium Singers was established in 1994 by a group of singers in Somerset who enjoy performing music specifically suited to a small chamber choir. We have developed a reputation for excellent performance of interesting and challenging programmes for sin...  moreCollegium Singers was established in 1994 by a group of singers in Somerset who enjoy performing music specifically suited to a small chamber choir. We have developed a reputation for excellent performance of interesting and challenging programmes for singers, players and audiences alike. Repertoire spans vocal works from the eleventh century to the present day including several Baroque present-day premières, with musicians drawn from recognised professional period ensembles.  

London Sings! is a new and innovative choir set up in 2012 under the auspices of South London Community Music. Its aims are to rehearse and perform a wide variety of music to a high standard, and to engage with the local community, both in its membership ...  moreLondon Sings! is a new and innovative choir set up in 2012 under the auspices of South London Community Music. Its aims are to rehearse and perform a wide variety of music to a high standard, and to engage with the local community, both in its membership and by bringing top quality performances to the local area and beyond. We also plan to have a lot of fun doing it!We don’t hold auditions and are delighted to welcome new members of all voice types and experience levels.  

We are a women's choir based in Canterbury, Kent. We enjoy singing a wide range of repertoire, from classical to jazz and international music. We perform on a regular basis, raising funds for local charities and organisations. We have on going partnership...  moreWe are a women's choir based in Canterbury, Kent. We enjoy singing a wide range of repertoire, from classical to jazz and international music. We perform on a regular basis, raising funds for local charities and organisations. We have on going partnerships with choirs in Rheims and Ris Orangis. Our focus is on sharing the joy of singing and friendship.  

Free sheet music. Please get in touch! • facebook: david [dot] basden.9 • New email: deebee123 [at] bigpond.com A new setting – straightforward, text-driven, no extremes of range – no divisi, but has drone sections wHere staggered breathing would nor...  moreFree sheet music. Please get in touch! • facebook: david [dot] basden.9 • New email: deebee123 [at] bigpond.com A new setting – straightforward, text-driven, no extremes of range – no divisi, but has drone sections wHere staggered breathing would normally be used. Erratum: Bar 9 should read "et spes" – it's been corrected in the score.  

We're five choirs of seven hundred young people aged 9-25 from across the United Kingdom, and a national singing champion reaching hundreds more every year through outreach. We run inspirational residential courses and training programmes, create remarkab...  moreWe're five choirs of seven hundred young people aged 9-25 from across the United Kingdom, and a national singing champion reaching hundreds more every year through outreach. We run inspirational residential courses and training programmes, create remarkable concerts and performances, and work in partnership to get singing happening in schools and open settings. We do it because singing togetHer at the highest level transforms young people's lives, and we want to make sure that as many as possible get the chance to experience it for themselves.  less

-------- english translation -------- Recitative: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, tHere came wise men from the east to Jerusalem - Matthew 2:1 KJV Trio: Saying, WHere is he that is born King of th...  more-------- english translation -------- Recitative: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, tHere came wise men from the east to Jerusalem - Matthew 2:1 KJV Trio: Saying, WHere is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. - Matthew 2:2 KJV Chorus: THere shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, [that will splinter sovereigns and cities] - Numbers 24:17 KJV Choral: How lovely shines the Morning Star! The nations see and hail afar The light in Judah shining. Thou David's Son of Jacob's race, My Bridegroom and my King of Grace, For Thee my heart is pining. Lowly, Holy, great and glorious, Thou victorious Prince of graces, Filling all the heavenly places.  less