Sung by us at a singing course in Nottingham in 1977 Broom, broom There was an old man lived out in the wood, And his trade was a-cutting of broom, green broom, He had but one son without thought without good Who lay in his bed till 't was noon, ...  moreSung by us at a singing course in Nottingham in 1977 Broom, broom There was an old man lived out in the wood, And his trade was a-cutting of broom, green broom, He had but one son without thought without good Who lay in his bed till 't was noon, bright noon. The old man awoke one morning and spoke, He swore he would fire the room, that room, If his John would not rise and open his eyes, And away to the wood to cut broom, green broom. So Johnny arose and slipp'd on his clothes And away to the wood to cut broom, green broom, He sharpen'd his knives, and for once he contrives To cut a great bundle of broom, green broom. When Johnny pass'd under a Lady's fine house, Pass'd under a Lady's fine room, fine room, She call'd to her maid: "Go fetch me," she said, "Go fetch me the boy that sells broom, green broom!" When Johnny came into the Lady's fine house, And stood in the Lady's fine room, fine room, "Young Johnny" she said, "Will you give up your trade And marry a lady in bloom, full ...    less

I wrote this Christmas carol back in December last year. It came Highly Commended in Westminster School's Carol Competition in 2012, and was the first Highly Commended entry in The Times Carol Competition in 2013. Apologies for some sound distortion - I'v...  moreI wrote this Christmas carol back in December last year. It came Highly Commended in Westminster School's Carol Competition in 2012, and was the first Highly Commended entry in The Times Carol Competition in 2013. Apologies for some sound distortion - I've tried my best to edit most of it out. The performers are credited at the end of the video. Hope you enjoy, and Merry Christmas!  

Salvacosta performing 'True Colours'. Arr. by Darren Marc Bartlett www.darrenbartlett.co.uk Copyright DMB MUSIC 2016 Video production MSL Productions

'Comme Une Rose', music for SATB Choir with divisi a cappella with French lyrics. Words & music : Anthony Sylvestre. Piece looking for its world premiere! More information and digital sheet music to purchase on the webstore ASTURIA MUSIC: https://www...  more'Comme Une Rose', music for SATB Choir with divisi a cappella with French lyrics. Words & music : Anthony Sylvestre. Piece looking for its world premiere! More information and digital sheet music to purchase on the webstore ASTURIA MUSIC: https://www.asturiamusic.com/?page=comme-une-rose  

Lojze Lebič: From the Immemorial... Music about time Vocal theatre Where are we when we were, Where will we be when we no longer are? (G. Strniša, From Time Immemorial) Author and conductor: Karmina Šilec Director: Jernej Lorenci Choir of Na...  moreLojze Lebič: From the Immemorial... Music about time Vocal theatre Where are we when we were, Where will we be when we no longer are? (G. Strniša, From Time Immemorial) Author and conductor: Karmina Šilec Director: Jernej Lorenci Choir of National opera and ballet in Maribor Choir Carmina Slovenica Ballet of National opera and ballet in Maribor Instrumental ensemble of National opera and ballet in Maribor Light designer: David Orešič for more info visit: http://www.zbor-carmina-slovenica.si  less

Performers: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Frank Watkins. Composer: Zachary J. Moore Poet: Kamand Kojouri Score: Coming soon to MusicSpoke.

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York Nassau Symphonic Choir ~ Louise O'Hanlon, Music Director Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Sunday, March 20, 2016 If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free composer: Rich Campbell ©2014 Pay The Band Music u...  moreThe Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York Nassau Symphonic Choir ~ Louise O'Hanlon, Music Director Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Sunday, March 20, 2016 If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free composer: Rich Campbell ©2014 Pay The Band Music used by permission Available in print at Swirly Music: http://www.swirlymusic.org/music/choral-music/rich-campbell-if-i-can-sing-i-still-am-free/  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I have learnt a great deal since I started my first Choir in 1997. WorldSong in Coventry, June 2000 If I were starting a Choir again today I may well do t...

For the 25th anniversary concert, Bell'Arte alumni joined with current Choir members, with Stephen Hatfield conducting his own compositions, including "Hard Shoulder". Stephen Hatfield on Hard Shoulder: Written to honour the House of Compassion, a ...  moreFor the 25th anniversary concert, Bell'Arte alumni joined with current Choir members, with Stephen Hatfield conducting his own compositions, including "Hard Shoulder". Stephen Hatfield on Hard Shoulder: Written to honour the House of Compassion, a Toronto outreach to street people, Hard Shoulder is narrated by the street people themselves. Although there is no explicit language, the reality of life on the streets is still presented in an unvarnished way that hits audiences where they didn't expect to be hit. The struggle of the homeless, and of the people who wish to help them, is presented without platitudes, without sentimentality, and without easy answers, but the final message of the piece is humanitarian with a capital H.  less

"Do You Hear the People Sing?" performance in June 2014- At the End of the Day I Dreamed a Dream Bring Him Home Do You Hear the People Sing?