Yih'yu l'ratson (May the words of my mouth) [Psalm 19:14] Setting in Hebrew by Stanley M. Hoffman (2001) Performed by The Philovox Ensemble Jennifer Lester, conductor Music: © Copyright 2003 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www...  moreYih'yu l'ratson (May the words of my mouth) [Psalm 19:14] Setting in Hebrew by Stanley M. Hoffman (2001) Performed by The Philovox Ensemble Jennifer Lester, conductor Music: © Copyright 2003 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. ECS Publishing Catalog No. 5864. Recording: © Copyright 2003 by ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission.  

[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...

Christmas Oratorio Part I, No.1 J. S. Bach (1685-1750) BWV 248, Vocal score by Gustav Rösler Performed on our annual concert, Nov 18, 2018 At the Aula Simfonia Jakarta

Stanzas in English 1. Now, in a song of grateful praise, To my dear Lord my voice I'll raise; With all His saints I'll ioin to tell-My Jesus has done all things well. Chorus And above the rest this note shall swell, This note shall swell, this n...  moreStanzas in English 1. Now, in a song of grateful praise, To my dear Lord my voice I'll raise; With all His saints I'll ioin to tell-My Jesus has done all things well. Chorus And above the rest this note shall swell, This note shall swell, this note shall swell, And above the rest this note shall swell, Jesus has done all things well. 2. Though Satan hurls his darts To pierce my heart With songs of Praise Will I drive his anger away Jesus has done all things well 4 And when on that bright day I rise, And join the anthems of the skies, Above the rest this note shall swell, Jesus has done all things well. @hopechannelghana5916 @3abn @3abnpraisehim976 @VOCES8 @thetenebraechoir @HARMONIOUSCHORALEGHANA @TheSymphonialsGhana @hisvoicegh941 @ONEVOICECHOIRGHANA Afei Ayeyi Nwomto Mu - Samuel Medley (Now in A Song of Praise) | N4 |  less

Most Singers know Messiah pretty well, but how would you feel having to walk out on stage for a complete Messiah performance without your score?   That's exactly what the members of Bristol Choral Society will be doing this Saturday 22 December at ...

Hello everyone, I've developed MixMyPart.com which is an online application to help Singers learn their harmony parts and practice from home.  Teachers, Choir Directors, and Music Directors can prepare their own recordings for use in our multitrac...

This was originally published on the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  The phrase is that curved line in a piece of music that is like climbing a mountain.  You start out with lots of excitement.  It is hard work to go up that slanted side an...

Established in 1975, the Cape Cod Chapter (Surftones) is a men's singing organization that is dedicated to excellence in Chorus and quartet a cappella singing. It is the mission of the Surftones to: Promote and preserve barbershop harmony and educate t...  moreEstablished in 1975, the Cape Cod Chapter (Surftones) is a men's singing organization that is dedicated to excellence in Chorus and quartet a cappella singing. It is the mission of the Surftones to: Promote and preserve barbershop harmony and educate the public in this truly American musical style Strive for excellence in singing a cappella harmony Encourage continued improvement in the singing capabilities of all our members, as individuals and as Chorus and quartet members Encourage fellowship and camaraderie among members and their families Perform publicly throughout the year for both charitable and paid functions Initiate, promote, support, and participate in charitable projects Promote and support the Vision and Mission of the Barbershop Harmony Society The Cape Cod Surftones is a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society and is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are many reasons why you might have to stay home and not be able to get to choir. How can you keep your choral and musical interests alive? Here are 1...

Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren, a Chorus from the cantata "Lobe den Herrn meine Seele" by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach (1657-1714), based on the melody published in Johannes Kugelmann's 1540 collection. In this performance I have sung the first part of the or...  moreSei Lob und Preis mit Ehren, a Chorus from the cantata "Lobe den Herrn meine Seele" by Philipp Heinrich Erlebach (1657-1714), based on the melody published in Johannes Kugelmann's 1540 collection. In this performance I have sung the first part of the original melody (as countertenor) followed by the Erlebach setting (as the dwsChorale - one-man multitrack choir). I have added trills to the dotted crotchets in the unannotated violin parts, since these seem to be appropriate, and I have also added my own bowings. (Strings and harpsichord are Garritan samples).  less