Recorded November 2020 Traditional English Carol arr. Barlow Bradford Audio Engineer: John Paul Hayward Video Engineer: Carter Durham Program Notes: http://www.utahChamberartists.org/wp-...

In English- Chamber Choir Cantinovum (established in 1989) is the youthful and ambitious Choir of the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JAMK) directed by Rita Varonen. Their name originates from the Latin words canti and novum. Together these w...  moreIn English- Chamber Choir Cantinovum (established in 1989) is the youthful and ambitious Choir of the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences (JAMK) directed by Rita Varonen. Their name originates from the Latin words canti and novum. Together these words become the identity of the Choir and mean 'new song'. At present, there are approximately 30 singers in the Choir for whom music is a passionate interest – for many it is also a future profession. Many of the singers, either study or work at the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences or the University of Jyväskylä. The repertoire of Cantinovum is colorful and varied. It spans from folk music to sacred music and from Renaissance to modern composers. It is very characteristic of Cantinovum to perform songs that have been specially composed for them. They have had the honour of premiering more than a dozen compositions both nationally and internationally. Some of the composers include: Jussi Chydenius, Jan Hellberg, Juha Holma, Heikki Korhonen, Ilkka Kuus...    less

Marouska Attard and Albert Buttigieg performing a duet 'English Advent Carol' (arr. P. M. Liebergen) during Carols by Candlelight 2010

Upon my bed by Night from the "Song of Solomon" for alto and bass soloists, Choir and guitar music composed by David W Solomons arranged by Guy Protheroe performed by the English Chamber Choir and guitarist Jonathan Leathwood under Guy Protheroe

The English Arts Chorale is an exciting, ambitious, auditioned Choir based in Reigate, Surrey. We perform in Reigate, Surrey & wonderful venues in the UK & on tour. We welcome enquiries to join us, become a friend or to hear about our varied and e...  moreThe English Arts Chorale is an exciting, ambitious, auditioned Choir based in Reigate, Surrey. We perform in Reigate, Surrey & wonderful venues in the UK & on tour. We welcome enquiries to join us, become a friend or to hear about our varied and exciting concert programme.  

Originally The Embassy Singers, the Bonn English Singers formed after the British Embassy moved to Berlin in 1999. From 2001-2017 the Choir was directed by jazz musician and conductor Fraser Gartshore. The current musical director is composer and conducto...  moreOriginally The Embassy Singers, the Bonn English Singers formed after the British Embassy moved to Berlin in 1999. From 2001-2017 the Choir was directed by jazz musician and conductor Fraser Gartshore. The current musical director is composer and conductor Stephen Harrap. We specialise in English-language choral music, both sacred and secular. The Choir performs regularly in and around Bonn and is best known for its traditional Christmas carol services and concerts. You can follow us on Twitter: @bEnglishsingers You'll find us on Facebook too: The Bonn English Singers  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   And I mean English … not Irish or Welsh or Scottish. How is it possible to have an unplanned, spontaneous and genuine gathering of people who sing t...

Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day Traditional English/arr. Shaw & Parker Recorded live December 16, 2023 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Dallas, TX

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people are put off when they come across a song with foreign words. They prefer to sing songs in English. photo by Chell Hill Not only are they missin...

Poem by Audrey Vaughan (in English) with a brief Latin introduction (meaning: "for this is my body"). Set for SATB Choir. It is a meditation on the meaning of transubstantiation. I have also made a French translation and a German translation of the pi...  morePoem by Audrey Vaughan (in English) with a brief Latin introduction (meaning: "for this is my body"). Set for SATB Choir. It is a meditation on the meaning of transubstantiation. I have also made a French translation and a German translation of the piece (also including the Latin introduction) which are also available on this site. Hoc est enim corpus meum The world's eternity lies here within my hand. The weight of pain, of love, redemption is a sigh upon my hand, My Christ, Lord of the infinite, small to my comfort in my hand. Humility of Love that tender here lies low. White, trusting, full of care within my hand. So, in my hand lies God. Hoc est enim corpus meum.  less