“the Wind” was commissioned by the Organization of American Kodály Educators as a result of Rich Campbell winning the Ruth Boshkoff Composition Prize. the text is from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1885 A Child’s Garden of Verses. the Choir begins by emulating...  more“the Wind” was commissioned by the Organization of American Kodály Educators as a result of Rich Campbell winning the Ruth Boshkoff Composition Prize. the text is from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1885 A Child’s Garden of Verses. the Choir begins by emulating the sound of the wind, and then sings directly to the wind, describing the many things the wind does while questioning just who or what the wind is. the piece, inspired by Kodály’s philosophy, develops a folk-like melody in a modern context. the rhythmic piano accompaniment keeps the piece bouncing brightly until its exciting conclusion. Premiere performance by the 2016 OAKE National Children's Choir, Elizabeth Núñez, director. the Wind by Robert Louis Stevenson I saw you toss the kites on high and blow the birds about the sky; and all around I heard you pass, Like ladies' skirts across the grass— O wind, a-blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song! I saw the different things you did, But always you yourself you hid. I felt you...    less

On its first tour to the United Kingdom, Elektra Women’s Choir, from Vancouver, Canada, presents the Lost Words: A Spell Book, a whimsical and evocative musical interpretation of the bestselling book by Cambridge author Robert Macfarlane and visual ...

Back for the second year running but hoping there will be no snow this time, the OK Chorale are delighted to present their annual spring concert at St. Mary’s Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk on Saturday 29 March at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 (£2 und...

Kitsch in Sync is London's most fun loving a-cappella Choir. We specialise in performing hit songs mainly from the 1980s as you've never heard them before. Why? Because the majority of our songs are arranged specially for us by our ridiculously talented i...  moreKitsch in Sync is London's most fun loving a-cappella Choir. We specialise in performing hit songs mainly from the 1980s as you've never heard them before. Why? Because the majority of our songs are arranged specially for us by our ridiculously talented in house music team. We perform all over London in clubs and pubs and can be relied upon to bring a sparkle to any occasion, as Musical Director Kat Yates explains: "In KiS (as we're known to our friends) we've really put the emphasis on fun - and our audiences relate to this. As a result we've performed at festivals, events and celebrations all over London and people always ask us back for more. Plus we sing all your favourite 80s songs - what more could you want ?"  less

Based in south-west London, All Saints Fulham Choir are a friendly, talented and experienced group of young volunteer singers in our 20s and 30s. In addition we have a choral scholarship programme for music students. We are led by Jonathan Wikeley, our D...  moreBased in south-west London, All Saints Fulham Choir are a friendly, talented and experienced group of young volunteer singers in our 20s and 30s. In addition we have a choral scholarship programme for music students. We are led by Jonathan Wikeley, our Director of Music and Assistant Organist, Emma Howarth. We sing 3 out of 4 Sundays at All Saints Church Fulham at both the 9:30am Sung Eucharist and 6pm Choral Evensong. We have weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays at 8pm. We always welcome new members. Please email dom[at]allsaints-fulham.org.uk if you’re interested. You will be invited to a short audition where Jonathan will hear you sing a short prepared piece as well as listen to your sight-reading.  less

Choirs R Us is a community Choir in Barnet, North London singing pop, soul, R&B and gospel songs in harmony. the Choir is open to adults 18+ irrespective of age or ability. there’s no audition and no need to be able to read music. the Choir is directe...  moreChoirs R Us is a community Choir in Barnet, North London singing pop, soul, R&B and gospel songs in harmony. the Choir is open to adults 18+ irrespective of age or ability. there’s no audition and no need to be able to read music. the Choir is directed by Jenny Bennett, an experienced and inspirational Choir director.  

Handog Concierto the San Nicolas 2nd Chorale with Band 31

Joy & Enthusiasm

As a young chorister, I was entranced by Robert Shaw's arrangement of "the Twelve Days of Christmas". Twenty years later, I decided to take the plunge and compose my own arrangement for SATB divisi a cappella Choir. I hope you enJoy this, and may consider...