[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I read an article in the latest Sounding Board (the journal of community music from Sound Sense) about the University of Sunderland’s new BA in...

Many years ago David Marsh kindly created a video for this work, composed and sung by me as the multitrack one-man choir dwschorale. The video is based on a caricature of me as a choirboy. This is an improved version using that video but following the w...  moreMany years ago David Marsh kindly created a video for this work, composed and sung by me as the multitrack one-man choir dwschorale. The video is based on a caricature of me as a choirboy. This is an improved version using that video but following the words more clearly and also including the words on screen. The choir sings the 12 days of Christmas but it all goes horribly (or hilariously) wrong.  

Music and lyrics: John Rutter Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "Christmas Carols With A Twist" on December 16, 2014.

The published version is for SATBB a cappella - (with occasional splits) The performance for this video is by the composer multitracking as the dwsChorale arranged for male voices and instruments. A performance by a live choir (a cappella and at the co...  moreThe published version is for SATBB a cappella - (with occasional splits) The performance for this video is by the composer multitracking as the dwsChorale arranged for male voices and instruments. A performance by a live choir (a cappella and at the correct pitch) can be heard on the score page. The words are my own and tell of children playing in the dusty streets (ie of Bethlehem) unaware that a miracle has happened and asking them to look up to where the angels are singing.  

Members of the Jamaica Youth Chorale share their favourite Christmas beverages. What's yours?? Comment below and let us know wa yuh seh! --------------------------------------------------- Get your copy of Behold the Star! CD Baby - http://www.cdBa...  moreMembers of the Jamaica Youth Chorale share their favourite Christmas beverages. What's yours?? Comment below and let us know wa yuh seh! --------------------------------------------------- Get your copy of Behold the Star! CD Baby - http://www.cdBaby.com/jamaicayouthchorale Amazon - https://amzn.com/B018RMM2K8 iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/behold-the-star/id1062987857 --------------------------------------------------- Follow us for updates! Facebook: Jamaica Youth Chorale IG: jamaicayouthchorale Twitter: @JAYouthChorale Mailing List: eepurl.com/bdno_P Email: jamaicayouthchorale@gmail.com  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Those of you who read this blog regularly know that I believe that everyone can sing. If you want to know more, you can read “Everyone can sing...

Light a candle, say a prayer, and let's remember those who have gone before us. We're called to rise from the Good we've failed to do. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in Peace. Amen. #AllSoulsDay, #Remembe...  moreLight a candle, say a prayer, and let's remember those who have gone before us. We're called to rise from the Good we've failed to do. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in Peace. Amen. #AllSoulsDay, #Rememberance, #Grief, #Hope, #Faith, and #Music. #canzona #viral #fyp  

The purpose of Rise Up Chorus is to enrich lives through musical experiences. We are an inclusive community that nurtures meaningful connections and human interaction. Inspiring Good. Changing lives. Making music. RUC provides mentorship p...  moreThe purpose of Rise Up Chorus is to enrich lives through musical experiences. We are an inclusive community that nurtures meaningful connections and human interaction. Inspiring Good. Changing lives. Making music. RUC provides mentorship programs that foster community among its members and encourages music-making of the highest level, understanding that music exists in all areas of our lives. Through participation in the Rise Up Chorus, participants will: Understand that we all have value Understand that WE ARE the music, not just makers of music Music isn’t limited to rehearsal and performance. Music envelops our lives and becomes who we are. We use music to do Good in the world We use music for healing We use music to serve others We are a place for everyone We break down barriers and do the right thing every time. It’s okay to make mistakes… as long as we learn from them We teach life skills through music: Collaboration Apprenticeship Mentorship Part...    less

Voices: ChoralTracks https://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Raise_a_glass_of_Christmas_cheer_(Scott_Villard) #ChoralTracks #MatthewCurtis #AlexandraBurch

Highlights of Collegium Singers' Christmas concert, December 2012, performed at St John's Church, Wellington, Somerset. The concert - 'The Glory of the English Carol' - traced the history of the English carol from Medieval times to the 20th Century. C...  moreHighlights of Collegium Singers' Christmas concert, December 2012, performed at St John's Church, Wellington, Somerset. The concert - 'The Glory of the English Carol' - traced the history of the English carol from Medieval times to the 20th Century. Collegium Singers is a chamber choir based in Somerset, UK, and conducted by Peter Leech. www.collegiumsingers.org Filmed by Mari Yamamura