May 10, 2014 Accompanist: Steven Webb https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices http://www.prairievoices.org https://twitter.com/_Prairievoices

Nov. 7, 2015 http://www.prairievoices.org https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices https://twitter.com/_Prairievoices

March 12, 2016 http://www.prairievoices.org https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices https://twitter.com/_Prairievoices

A female a cappella performance by Wishful Singing is an exuberant journey packed with highlights and surprises. Five classically trained female singers combine their flexible voices and powerful stage presentation in their own unique way. Seemingly effor...  moreA female a cappella performance by Wishful Singing is an exuberant journey packed with highlights and surprises. Five classically trained female singers combine their flexible voices and powerful stage presentation in their own unique way. Seemingly effortless and simple, every gesture and every sound used to good effect, adventurous from beginning to end. the singers sang together in the Netherlands Youth Choir. they hit it off so well there that the ambition developed to continue together in female a cappella repertoire; a relatively rare genre very dear to the hearts of all five. the top quality displayed since by Wishful Singing – both aurally and visually – makes the ensemble unique in the world. the repertoire ranges from modest works from the Renaissance and Baroque eras to swinging versions of golden oldies such as Mister Sandman. the ensemble provides a full evening’s entertainment that leads the audience from one surprise to the next. the emotions summoned up vary from hushed poignancy to screams...    less

Score (in versions for 3 sopranos, or 3 altos, or 3 tenors or 3 basses): A canon style hangover song after a poem by Gavin Ewart, with kind permission from the poet and from Random House UK Ltd the music (in a three part equal voice canon) was composed ...  moreScore (in versions for 3 sopranos, or 3 altos, or 3 tenors or 3 basses): A canon style hangover song after a poem by Gavin Ewart, with kind permission from the poet and from Random House UK Ltd the music (in a three part equal voice canon) was composed and performed by David W Solomons  

MCS Chorus is a chamber choir of 35 auditioned voices, performing a wide variety of choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. Choristers are committed to creating a unified ensemble sound, dedicated to bringing the choral arts into the commu...  moreMCS Chorus is a chamber choir of 35 auditioned voices, performing a wide variety of choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. Choristers are committed to creating a unified ensemble sound, dedicated to bringing the choral arts into the community, and engaged in improving their vocal skills under the expert leadership of Artistic Director Mervin William Fick.  

May 9, 2015 Soloist: Alec Beatty http://www.prairievoices.org https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices https://twitter.com/_Prairievoices

May 9, 2015 http://www.prairievoices.org https://www.facebook.com/Prairievoices https://twitter.com/_Prairievoices

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   the simple reason is that India doesn’t have a harmony singing tradition, and I specialise in harmony singing.     Photo by willsfca ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Singers in a choir are used to singing their harmony part surrounded by others singing the same thing. Holding a part by themselves in a small group ...