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blog: You can’t franchise charisma – why your choir Leader is special

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The fact is that pretty much anyone can Lead a choir. Some do it better than others and some do it worse, but it’s not rocket science. However,...

Henry Purcell: Rejoice in the Lord alway, sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds
video: Henry Purcell: Rejoice in the Lord alway, sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds

This famous verse anthem - popularly known as the 'Bell' anthem because of its peal-like opening - was recorded during the recital given on Tuesday 31st May 2011 in the lovely Basilica of Notre-Dame du Roncier, Josselin as part of the Singers' 2011 concer...  more

May The Peace Of The Lord - Salvacosta
video: May The Peace Of The Lord - Salvacosta

Salvacosta perform this Babbie Mason song, beautifully arranged by Darren Marc Bartlett. Copyright Word Music/May Sun Music/Praise & Worship Works. This arrangement Copyright DMB. Performed by Salvacosta Keys - Alvin Allison Bass Guitar - How...  more

Teach me, O Lord
video: Teach me, O Lord

Composed by Stephen Barker and first performed in Salisbury Cathedral. This recording was taken during Evensong at Canterbury Cathedral in March 2012 when the choir of St Stephen's Church, Canterbury sang it as the anthem. If you'd like to order copie...  more

blog: Why choirs shouldn’t sing pop songs

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I used to Lead a women’s singing group. We tried a Bob Marley song once. One of the singers used to say: “If it sounds like the Women’s In...

blog: Why I record the songs at the end of every singing workshop I Lead

[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...

And the glory of the lord (Händel) - Coro Cantabile
video: And the glory of the Lord (Händel) - Coro Cantabile

Concierto XIII aniversario Coro Cantabile de A Coruña Piano: Giselle Grau Director: Pablo Carballido del Camino

"And the Glory of the Lord" from Messiah (Handel) 2020 Virtual Choir
video: "And the Glory of the Lord" from Messiah (Handel) 2020 Virtual Choir

This selection was part of the National Chorale's 2020 Virtual Messiah Sing-In Members of this project belonged to the following ensembles: Morris Choral Society (Morristown, NJ) Ocean Grove Great Auditorium Choir (Ocean Grove, NJ) Seton Hall Univ...  more

NNSU Academic Choir - Three Sacred Hymns: III. Our Father (The Lord's Prayer) (Alfred Schnittke)
video: NNSU Academic Choir - Three Sacred Hymns: III. Our Father (The Lord's Prayer) (Alfred Schnittke)

Академический хор Нижегородского Государственного Университета им. Н. И. Лобачевского. Выступление на фестивале "Молодые голоса-2012" в Нижнем Новгороде. Alfred Schnittke - Three Sacred Hymns: III. Our Father (The Lord's Prayer)

blog: Tackling complex song structure without written music

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The choirs and workshops that I Lead are run on the principle that music should be accessible to all. This means that I don’t use written music to te...