[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes old choir repertoire becomes stale.   Photo by quinn.anya   Well-loved Songs start to wear out and lose their sparkle. What can ...

Sanita Melodia Choir at Symphony of Life Concert on November 2013

OV KAAMATAN SPECIAL: Kotobian om Kounsikaan do Tadau Tagazo do Kaamatan kumaa diozu ngaavi. Wishing you all a Prosperous and Happy Harvest Celebration to the People of Momogun in the motherland and diaspora and also to all friends and family in Sabah (Nor...  moreOV KAAMATAN SPECIAL: Kotobian om Kounsikaan do Tadau Tagazo do Kaamatan kumaa diozu ngaavi. Wishing you all a Prosperous and Happy Harvest Celebration to the People of Momogun in the motherland and diaspora and also to all friends and family in Sabah (North Borneo) regardless of background. Kami belanja kamurang dulu lagu popular Pesta Kaamatan ciptaan dan dendangan asal Puan Venitha Lojuti yang bertajuk "Bontugo Tadau Kaamatan" dalam versi koir. Versi hasil gubahan Pengarah Artistik dan guru vokal kami ini, dinyanyikan oleh pelajar-pelajar seni suara kami iaitu kumpulan OV SINGERS dan pelajar-pelajar vokal muda kami iaitu kumpulan EVOG. Semoga terhibur. Selamat menonton dan terima kasih untuk LIKE, COMMENT, dan SHARE anda. Kotohuadan do minintong do video dagai. Pounsikou, Palad-palad, Kounsapatan, om Kotoluadan. Song: Bontugo Tadau Kaamatan Composer: Venitha Lojuti SATB Arrangement: Carrey Oliver Piano/Producer: Carrey Oliver Singers/talents contributed in this creative artwork: SOPRANO ...    less

Music has been the inseparabale part of human life. And when the ear listens to music, the mouth responds with signing. For some, music and signing brings joy to themselves while for some, it helps them express themselves. Nevertheless, there is one impor...

A Christmas Carol Composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847. We wish to share this excerpt of our rendition of this famous Christmas Carol as a token of saying 'Happy Festivities'. Soloist: Mark Luther Guitarist: Erick Chira #SetTheMusicFree #MerryChristmas

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.  less

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

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.  

Performed by Florida Singing Sons Boychoir, Girlchoir of South Florida and Symphony of the Americas at Amaturo hall.