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Song of Sonoma
Song of Sonoma Chorus is a Non-Profit organization affiliated with Sweet Adelines International and the local region, Pacific Shores Region 12. We promote the American art form of Barbershop singing, 4-part A Capella harmony, by providing opportunities f... moreSong of Sonoma Chorus is a Non-Profit organization affiliated with Sweet Adelines International and the local region, Pacific Shores Region 12. We promote the American art form of Barbershop singing, 4-part A Capella harmony, by providing opportunities for musical excellence, personal growth and leadership, education, and performance of this unique style of music. We are Women singing for Joy.
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Weaving a spell-Incantation for Pamela - Song for two altos and guitar ostinato
Weaving a spell - Incantation for Pamela - magic for a while...
This Song can be understood on two levels.
At first sight it is a simple sentimental piece,
but beneath it lies a history of pure imagination,
enchantment and impossibility.
The co... moreWeaving a spell - Incantation for Pamela - magic for a while...
This Song can be understood on two levels.
At first sight it is a simple sentimental piece,
but beneath it lies a history of pure imagination,
enchantment and impossibility.
The composer already realises he is
no longer feeling what he is writing,
he is just weaving a spell,
over an ostinato guitar motif,
to try to bring the feelings back
(hence the title "Incantation").
He has found in his life that
whenever he writes a Song
for the object of his desire,
he has already
begun to stop feeling that desire ...
it is a sign that the relationship
is about to change
or disappear.
But the whole thing is indeed
enchantment and magic:
you can dream and
you can take the Song at face value
if you wish.
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Cockles and Mussels (arr. Chris Rowbury)
The earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis Brothers and Day. The Song is there described as "a comic Song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is ... moreThe earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis Brothers and Day. The Song is there described as "a comic Song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is noted as printed with permission of an Edinburgh firm, there was clearly an earlier version. Although the Song is the unofficial anthem of Dublin and generally regarded as Irish, it was, in fact, written by a Scotsman.
This outdoor performance was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one Night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all Songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight Songs are learnt in six two-hour sessions and in the summer are performed outdoors near Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com less
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Alleyways A Christmas Song
This jaunty melody with countermelodies has been written for an a cappella choir of SATBB with splits in some of the voices from time to time. The words are my own and tell of children playing their games in the dusty streets (ie of Bethlehem) unaware tha... moreThis jaunty melody with countermelodies has been written for an a cappella choir of SATBB with splits in some of the voices from time to time. The words are my own and tell of children playing their games in the dusty streets (ie of Bethlehem) unaware that a miracle has happened and asking them to look up to the angels and join their singing.
The performance here is by the Composer's Choir conducted by Daniel Shaw.
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Blood and Gold. Bristol Gurt Lush Choir, Gurt Winter Concert 2012, The Colston Hall
A true bastard love child of a Song if ever there was one. A Romanian Song collected by Bela Bartok, translated to English by British Folkies Andy Irvine & Jane Cassidy & grafted onto a Bulgarian dance tune, before being brilliantly recorded by Maddie Pry... moreA true bastard love child of a Song if ever there was one. A Romanian Song collected by Bela Bartok, translated to English by British Folkies Andy Irvine & Jane Cassidy & grafted onto a Bulgarian dance tune, before being brilliantly recorded by Maddie Pryor & June Tabor (The Silly Sisters)
Gurt Winter Concert 2012
The Gurt Lush Choir debut Concert at The Colston Hall,
with Bristol Male Voice Choir. Musical Directors, Sam Burns & Steve Daykin
300 Singers, 1500+ Audience. Several thousand raised for St Peters Hospice.
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The Bell Ringing - sung by Matthew Curtis
Devon folk Song arranged for mixed choir
The words of the Song can be found in many places on the Net, some more accurate than others. All of the places are in Devon, except Callington, which is in Cornwall, but it is likely to be the correct place sin... moreDevon folk Song arranged for mixed choir
The words of the Song can be found in many places on the Net, some more accurate than others. All of the places are in Devon, except Callington, which is in Cornwall, but it is likely to be the correct place since it is so close to the centre of the events - ie towns and villages North and West of Dartmoor.
(The Yetties' version of the Song refers to "North Looe", but this is very unlikely to be correct, since Looe is much further into Cornwall).
In this the version I finally decided upon "North Lew" (a compromise between Quoditch's version and the Yetties' version):
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The Skye boat Song
Intervención en el acto de clausura del 25 aniversario de la Fundación de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de La Laguna. Pieza arreglada y creada para la 14 Edición de Fimucite, Festival Internacional de Musica de Cine de Tenerife. Adaptación d... moreIntervención en el acto de clausura del 25 aniversario de la Fundación de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de La Laguna. Pieza arreglada y creada para la 14 Edición de Fimucite, Festival Internacional de Musica de Cine de Tenerife. Adaptación de Julio Chinea Pedraza