The Island Consort Chamber Choir is a 20-voice community chamber choir that first appeared in concert in late April 2007. Its repertoire is varied and loosely “classical”, focusing on sacred and secular music of The Renaissance and Baroque periods. We ...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreThe Island Consort Chamber Choir is a 20-voice community chamber choir that first appeared in concert in late April 2007. Its repertoire is varied and loosely “classical”, focusing on sacred and secular music of The Renaissance and Baroque periods. We rehearse Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30. This is an auditioned group with considerable musical and choral experience, one that aspires to a higher standard of performance. Our members include amateur and professional musicians, choir directors and music educators. Prospective members may audition from time to time as positions come open. Contact The choir if you have an interest in joining. We perform mostly a cappella pieces, but many of our concerts include accompaniment by members of The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra and organ.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Hodie Christus natus est Hodie Salvator apparuit: Hodie in terra canunt Angeli, Lætantur Archangeli: Hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Alleluia! Noe! Noe! Translation: Today Christ is Born: Today The Saviour appears: T...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreHodie Christus natus est Hodie Salvator apparuit: Hodie in terra canunt Angeli, Lætantur Archangeli: Hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Alleluia! Noe! Noe! Translation: Today Christ is Born: Today The Saviour appears: Today on earth angels sing, Archangels rejoice: Today The righteous rejoice, saying: Glory to God in The Highest, Alleluia! Nowell! Nowell! This beautiful motet by The Dutch composer Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) was recorded on 5th December 2010 in The Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in The first of St Peter's Singers' now-traditional Sunday evening carol performances There. The choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director since The Singers' formation in June 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, may be found on The choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on its Facebook group page 'St Peter's Si...    ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

(1. The Lute, 2. The Thunderbolt, 3. The Sun) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (1999) Words by Judah al Harizi, 13th Century English Translation by Stanley M. Hoffman Music and Translation: © Copyright 2000 by Ione Press, inc., a division of ECS Publish...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">more(1. The Lute, 2. The Thunderbolt, 3. The Sun) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (1999) Words by Judah al Harizi, 13th Century English Translation by Stanley M. Hoffman Music and Translation: © Copyright 2000 by Ione Press, inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. ECS Publishing Catalog No. 6435  

Laudate Dominum by Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657-1743). This Italian composer wrote some fifty masses for three or four choirs. He is The one who extended until The middle of The 18th Century The roman school influence, still attached to The so called "T...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreLaudate Dominum by Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni (1657-1743). This Italian composer wrote some fifty masses for three or four choirs. He is The one who extended until The middle of The 18th Century The roman school influence, still attached to The so called "Treditions Palestriniennes". read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Ottavio_Pitoni Laudate Dominum in sanctis eius. Laudate eum in firmamento virtutis eius. Laudate eum in virtutibus eius. Laudate eum secundum multitudinem magnitudinis eius. Laudate eum in sono tubae. Laudate eum in psalterio et cithara. Laudate eum in tympano et choro. Laudate eum in chordis et organo. Laudate eum in cymbalis bene sonantibus. Laudate eum in cymbalis iubilationis. Omnis spiritus laudet Dominum! Praise The Lord in his sanctuary. Praise him in his mighty firmament. Praise him for his mighty deeds. Praise him according to The entire range of his greatness. Praise him with The sound of The trumpet. Praise him with lyre and harp. Praise him with timb...    ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

La Rosa - an arrangement of The famous Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) song by composer Paul Ben-Haim (1897-1984). Born in Munich in 1897, Ben-Haim had a very impressive career as a pianist, conductor and composer. He moved to Tel-Aviv in 1933, and soon became ...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreLa Rosa - an arrangement of The famous Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) song by composer Paul Ben-Haim (1897-1984). Born in Munich in 1897, Ben-Haim had a very impressive career as a pianist, conductor and composer. He moved to Tel-Aviv in 1933, and soon became a leading figure in The musical life of Palestine and The State of Israel (from 1948). Ben-Haim regarded his work as part of a wide-spread effort to synThesize Eastern and Western traditions. read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Ben-Haim La rosa enflorese en el mez de May, Mi alma s'escurese sufriendo del amor. Los bilbilicos cantan sospiran del amor, Y la pasión me mata muchigua mi dolor. Más presto ven Palomba más presto ven a mí, Más presto tú mi alma que yo me vo morir. The roses bloom in The month of May, But my soul's full of gloom suffering in love. The nightingales sing and are sighing in love, The passion will kill me, multiply my pain. Come faster, oh dove, come faster to me, Come faster, my soul, because I shall die. ...    ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Dance song. 1. Hey people, people, Here is your liberty 2. Vibrant is The lilac tree, My beloved is a partisan 3. On The oTher side of The Morave (river in Croatia) a Girl is reading The newspaper This outdoor performance was The culmination o...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreDance song. 1. Hey people, people, Here is your liberty 2. Vibrant is The lilac tree, My beloved is a partisan 3. On The oTher side of The Morave (river in Croatia) a Girl is reading The newspaper 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  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

A madrigal (Though Philomela lost her love) by The Renaissance composer Thomas Morley, followed by a 20th Century re-write of The madrigal by Richard McHale in she-woop-de-wop style (with Mr Morley looking on in some confusion!), ending with The original ...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreA madrigal (Though Philomela lost her love) by The Renaissance composer Thomas Morley, followed by a 20th Century re-write of The madrigal by Richard McHale in she-woop-de-wop style (with Mr Morley looking on in some confusion!), ending with The original version again, just to round it off. The new version by Richard McHale can be downloaded free of charge at http://dwsolo.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-196252_though_philomela_she-woop-de-wop_version_for_saatb.html The original version is available at cpdl.org  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

A memorial concert in memory of Jeannet Cowley, a local Girl fom Highley and familiar face in Sainsburys Bridgnorth was held at The Severn Centre, Highley last weekend. Jeanette sadly passed away last year after suffering from Lupus. Lupus is a rare ill...

Adaptation by Sian Croose of a traditional joik called Nieida ('Girl'). A joik is a unique form of cultural expression for The Sámi people (or Lapps - region stretches over four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia). This type of song can be ...  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAdaptation by Sian Croose of a traditional joik called Nieida ('Girl'). A joik is a unique form of cultural expression for The Sámi people (or Lapps - region stretches over four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia). This type of song can be deeply personal or spiritual in nature, often dedicated to a human being, an animal, or a landscape as a personal signature. According to music researchers, joik is one of The longest living music traditions in Europe, and is The folk music of The Sámi people. Its sound is comparable to The traditional chanting of some Native American cultures. This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2013 at St. Mary's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK.  ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less