[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s only September, but many choirs are already thinking of their Christmas concerts. Christmas is also the time of year when choirs release new CDs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There were two articles in the UK national press a few years ago, one bemoaning the fact that we don’t sing Christmas carols together as much as we u...

Choral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the ...  moreChoral music is currently going through a renaissance with hundreds of professional and amateur choirs singing all across the world. But what makes the sound, and in particular the sound of a professional group, so appealing? In this essay, I look at the science behind the notes to find out why choral music sounds so Good. ▶ Support my channel: https://www.patreon.com/listeningin ▶ Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PlVaMS ____________________ ▶ Website: http://www.barnabymartin.com ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnabyMartin FURTHER READING Choral Phonetics - when vowels control the intonation [Wolfgang Saus]: https://www.oberton.org/wp-content/uploads/ws-Choral-Phonetics-vh-2.pdf CHOIRS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO Tenebrae Choir: https://www.tenebrae-choir.com/ Voces8: https://voces8.com/ Illuminare Choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnDCENlgvXo The Choir of Westminster Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/music/the-abbey-choir-and-musicians/the-choir The Kingdom Choir: https://ki...    less

It is Christmas time and we all want to sing, dance and celebrate. 'Furahia' is a Swahili word that means 'Be Happy'. The song is an original composition and the lead single off of @Kenyan Boys Choir 's Christmas EP with the same Title. It boasts of a...  moreIt is Christmas time and we all want to sing, dance and celebrate. 'Furahia' is a Swahili word that means 'Be Happy'. The song is an original composition and the lead single off of @Kenyan Boys Choir 's Christmas EP with the same Title. It boasts of an enthusiastic and joyous celebration of the birth of Christ. It is inviting everyone to celebrate and enjoy the festive season. The song is sang in Swahili, Luhya and Luo languages. Written and Arranged by : Fredrick Masambaya Audio Recorded at: Wex Media Studio Lyric Video By: Wilberforce Amwayi Get The 'FURAHIA' album on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/furahia-ep/953281734  less

Rassegna "InfuoCanTo" 4.0; 7 gennaio 2017 Sarmede (TV) Coro Vox Christi, Coro Note di Colore, Coro Anzano, Coro Conegliano. Con andrea Mazzer (pianoforte), Silvia Da Ros (violino), Lorenzo De Luca (Sax), Simone Zanetti (chitarra), Alessandro Moz (b...  moreRassegna "InfuoCanTo" 4.0; 7 gennaio 2017 Sarmede (TV) Coro Vox Christi, Coro Note di Colore, Coro Anzano, Coro Conegliano. Con andrea Mazzer (pianoforte), Silvia Da Ros (violino), Lorenzo De Luca (Sax), Simone Zanetti (chitarra), Alessandro Moz (basso). Solisti Alberto Stefan, Elisa Tomasi.  

A Christmas Carol performed by @Kenyan Boys Choir From the Christmas EP: Furahia (https://music.apple.com/us/album/furahia-ep/953281734) Solo: Lead: Lawrence Barasa David Obadha Ted Omondi Audio Recorded at: Wex Media Studio Video by: Wilbe...  moreA Christmas Carol performed by @Kenyan Boys Choir From the Christmas EP: Furahia (https://music.apple.com/us/album/furahia-ep/953281734) Solo: Lead: Lawrence Barasa David Obadha Ted Omondi Audio Recorded at: Wex Media Studio Video by: Wilberforce Amwayi Follow The Kenyan Boys Choir: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boyschoirkenya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boyschoirkenya  

Performed by the Des Moines Choral Society on December 10th, 2016 at the St. Ambrose Cathedral. Artistic director James Rodde. Hushed are the pigeons cooing low On dusty rafters of the loft; and mild-eyed oxen, breathing soft, Sleep on the fragrant ...  morePerformed by the Des Moines Choral Society on December 10th, 2016 at the St. Ambrose Cathedral. Artistic director James Rodde. Hushed are the pigeons cooing low On dusty rafters of the loft; and mild-eyed oxen, breathing soft, Sleep on the fragrant hay below. Dim shadows in the corner hide; The glimmering lantern's rays are shed Where one young lamb just lifts his head, Then huddles 'gainst his mother's side. Strange silence tingles in the air; Through the half-open door a bar Of light from one low-hanging star Touches a baby's radiant hair. No sound: the mother, kneeling, lays Her cheek against the little face. Oh human love! Oh heavenly grace! 'Tis yet in silence that she prays! Ages of silence end to-Night; Then to the long-expectant earth Glad angels come to greet His birth In burst of music, love, and light! Margaret Deland  less

Thomas Rossin conducts excerpts from oratorio. Azure anderson, Alto, andrew Barrett, Tenor and Robert Sunderlin, Baritone

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many men (and some women) complain about not having much vocal power on low notes. photo by GigNroll.com If you have Good power, control and volume in the ...

We are directed by Charles West, a patient and perceptive guy with a Good sense of humour who quickly identifies where and when we need his help and guidance. We sing a variety of music which, in some cases, is arranged by Charles. We rehearse, with a...  moreWe are directed by Charles West, a patient and perceptive guy with a Good sense of humour who quickly identifies where and when we need his help and guidance. We sing a variety of music which, in some cases, is arranged by Charles. We rehearse, with a break for chat and refreshment at St Leonards Primary School in Exeter on Wednesday evenings.