[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some time ago I tried a new idea (for me any way) for helping people to learn Songs.   Photo by Ramesh Lalwani   I decided to associa...

Conducted by Alan Horsey, St Peter's Singers of Leeds perform David Houlder's Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. David's latest opus is recorded in the week that the Singer's set off for their 2013 Choir Tour of Mallorca. The Leeds-based chamber choir ...  moreConducted by Alan Horsey, St Peter's Singers of Leeds perform David Houlder's Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. David's latest opus is recorded in the week that the Singer's set off for their 2013 Choir Tour of Mallorca. The Leeds-based chamber choir St Peter's Singers make a return visit to the beautiful Balearic island of Mallorca from 26th to 29th October 2013. The choir will be directed Alan Horsey and accompanied by its renowned organist David Houlder, who will also perform organ solos in each of the recitals. Each hour-long recital will comprise a panorama of sacred choral music from British and Continental traditions spanning over 500 years. Particular features of the 2013 programmes include celebration of the birth centenary of Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) as well as works by composers with particular associations with Leeds Minster, where the Singers are based. Concert Dates: MURO: http://www.stpeters-singers.org.uk/concert.aspx?Page=Concert&ConcertID=St-Peter%27s-Singers-Leeds-Sacred-Chor...    less

Choral competition in Kork (Ireland), May 2013

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m often asked by concert-goers and choir leaders alike:   “Where do you get all your Songs from?”     Well, here...

Kitsch in Sync is London's most fun loving a-cappella choir. We specialise in performing hit Songs mainly from the 1980s as you've never heard them before. Why? Because the majority of our Songs are arranged specially for us by our ridiculously talented i...  moreKitsch in Sync is London's most fun loving a-cappella choir. We specialise in performing hit Songs mainly from the 1980s as you've never heard them before. Why? Because the majority of our Songs are arranged specially for us by our ridiculously talented in house music team. We perform all over London in clubs and pubs and can be relied upon to bring a sparkle to any occasion, as Musical Director Kat Yates explains: "In KiS (as we're known to our friends) we've really put the emphasis on fun - and our audiences relate to this. As a result we've performed at festivals, events and celebrations all over London and people always ask us back for more. Plus we sing all your favourite 80s Songs - what more could you want ?"  less

Our rendition of the famous track from the Lion King, recorded at our recent dress rehearsal for Convention 2012.

Na juriš in the mood! From marching Songs to swing Na juriš in the mood! with music from the time of the fight against fascism. From music of pre-war Paris, Jewish, French and Italian partisan Songs, American swing to SLovenian partisan Songs. Fr...  moreNa juriš in the mood! From marching Songs to swing Na juriš in the mood! with music from the time of the fight against fascism. From music of pre-war Paris, Jewish, French and Italian partisan Songs, American swing to SLovenian partisan Songs. From Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Kiss me Good Night, Sergeant Major, Lili Marleen, Lets Remember Pearl Harbour, Je suis swing, to Kovači smo and Na juriš. Author of the project and conductor: Karmina Šilec Carmina SLovenica SLovenian Armed Forces Orchestra Big band of the SLovenian Armed Forces Orchestra with soloists Janez Dovč, accordion Marko Črnčec, piano Matej Hotko, doublebass Gašper Peršl, percussion Saša Olenjuk, violin, guitar, harmonica Darko Rošker, tuba Nadja Stegne, Zvezdana Novaković, Mojca Potrč, Jasmina Črnčič, Eva Germ, vocal Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy music Hughie Prince, text Don Raye, arr. Jani Šalamon European Choir Video Award  less

The Israeli Vocal Octet (www.8vocal.co.il) at a 90's TV performance, singing their famous a cappella Hebrew version of Leroy Anderson's The Typewriter. Soloist: Varda Seelig. Sopran: Ronit Katz, Dvori Burstein Alt: Yael Erez, Varda Seelig Tenor: Hiram ...  moreThe Israeli Vocal Octet (www.8vocal.co.il) at a 90's TV performance, singing their famous a cappella Hebrew version of Leroy Anderson's The Typewriter. Soloist: Varda Seelig. Sopran: Ronit Katz, Dvori Burstein Alt: Yael Erez, Varda Seelig Tenor: Hiram Amir, Ron Gang Bass: Raphael Seelig, Barak Oded שמיניית ווקאל בהופעתם בתכנית של גבי גזית בשנות ה-90, בגרסה ל"מכונת הכתיבה" מאת לירוי אנדרסון. סולנית: ורדה זליג. סופרן: רונית כץ, דבורי בורשטיין אלט: יעל ארז, ורדה זליג טנור: חירם אמיר, רון גנג בס: רפאל זליג, ברק עודד  less

The "Rosh Tov" choir from Rosh HaAyin, Israel, began its journey in September 2006. As its name implies (the phrase "Rosh Tov" in Hebrew connotes fun and a good atmosphere), this group has a light, vivacious character alongside its ser...  moreThe "Rosh Tov" choir from Rosh HaAyin, Israel, began its journey in September 2006. As its name implies (the phrase "Rosh Tov" in Hebrew connotes fun and a good atmosphere), this group has a light, vivacious character alongside its serious professional aspirations. Its repertoire includes lots of rhythm: international and Israeli pop Songs, Beatles, Gershwin, musicals - all arranged by Jeanne in Five part harmony. Among its most successful performances to date: "Sealed With A Kiss" (2007, 2008), special tribute evenings to lyricists Yoram Teharlev and Shimrit Or (produced by the Rosh-HaAyin Municipality), second place in the choir competition "Kol Rishon" (Rishon LeZion, Succoth, 2008), and semi-final status in the "Zemer Lach Artzi" competition, 2010. We owe a special thank you to Patrick Kelly and Alex Eshed of "SingIsrael", who have coached us periodically along the way. Comments about "Rosh Tov" from the esteemed judges of the &qu...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   At the end of each of my singing workshop I record the group singing through all the Songs I’ve taught. I then make the recording available to ...