This beautiful soulful piece reflected on the true peace and joy that comes from God. We need his presence each day to transform our lives and make us better.

  It will be an exciting year for you, for us and the choral community.   We love our job because you give us a better understanding of different cultures and because we appreciate how valuable our work is. During the First World Choir Ga...

Peparation for or performance in Siena, QC. year 2012

[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...

Highlights of Octarium's appearance at the 2005 American Choral Directors Association National Convention in Los Angeles.

Jubilate! meets once a week and gives three concerts a year - in a wide variety of styles.

Based on the old Basque carol 1 the angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "for know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all gener...  moreBased on the old Basque carol 1 the angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "for know, a blessed mother thou shalt be all generations laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 3 then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; "To me be as it pleases God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." Most highly favoured lady, Gloria! 4 of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say, "Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!"  less