"Comin' Thro' the Rye" is a poem written in 1782 by Robert Burns (1759–96). The words are set to the melody of the Scottish Minstrel "Common' Frae The Toun". (This is a variant of the tune to which Auld Lang Syne is usually sung—the melodic shape is alm...  more"Comin' Thro' the Rye" is a poem written in 1782 by Robert Burns (1759–96). The words are set to the melody of the Scottish Minstrel "Common' Frae The Toun". (This is a variant of the tune to which Auld Lang Syne is usually sung—the melodic shape is almost identical, the difference lying in the tempo and rhythm.) It is performed here by the dwsChorale, with a cheeky insertion of a hornpipe! Gin a body meet a body Comin' thro' the rye Gin a body kiss a body Need a body cry? Ilka lassie has her laddie Nane, they say, hae I Yet a' the lads they smile at me When comin' thro' the rye. Gin a body meet a body Comin' frae the toun Gin a body greet a body Need a body froun? Ilka lassie has her laddie Nane, they say, hae I Yet a' the lads they smile at me When comin' thro' the rye. Gin a body meet a body, Comin' frae the well, Gin a body kiss a body, Need a body tell? 'Mang the train there is a swain I dearly lo'e mysel' But what his name or whaur his hame I dinna care to tell  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Singing together in a group is something special. It is a very different experience from Singing on your own. But what exactly is it that we get from Singing...

Firstly, I'll take this opportunity to introduce myself. I'm a good musician, and a reasonable singer. I sit in the back corner of the choir and sing second bass, trying to sing so low that I can make the plastic chairs vibrate. Now, I say I'm a good musi...

We'd like to wish you all a very Happy New Year from Tim Knight Music! We are starting the year on a very positive note, with a jotter full of plans for new events, projects and releases and, as we did last year, we'd like to gift you a free piece of Chor...

Som un cor de música moderna. Ens agrada el pop, el rock, els musicals i cantar amb els amics.

Sing from the Heart choir & group Singing workshop courses in the Limousin region of France (located in the Creuse 23460) Have fun, meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming, supportive environment & Sing from the Heart. ...  moreSing from the Heart choir & group Singing workshop courses in the Limousin region of France (located in the Creuse 23460) Have fun, meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming, supportive environment & Sing from the Heart. Learn good vocal technique & popular music repertoire (from pop & rock through to folk & show-tunes & everything in between!). ALL abilities welcome. In recent workshops we have sung songs by The Beatles, Pharrell Williams, Tracy Chapman, The Housemartins and Carole King - to name but a few... We run several courses throughout the year as well as group Singing workshop holidays and retreats in France. Details of our upcoming upcoming group Singing workshop below: Starting 25 April 2015: The 8 week course will include 2 informal performance nights at De Tout Coeur Limousin - in front of a supportive, friendly audience of invited friends and family where you can show off your newly ...    less

  Forget straw boaters and striped waistcoats - this is barbershop with bling!   Join the fabulous ladies of LONDON CITY SINGERS for an evening of barbershop classics and a cappella arrangements of hits from musicals, pop favourites, and ja...

Singing Circle   Meditation, Mantras and Singing For Well-Being     Find Your Voice and Sing From The Heart   at Aux Beaux Parleurs, Rennes   "Keep Singing, it uncovers the love. The love of who we truly are." - Krishna ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Often, at the end of a Singing workshop, someone will tell me that they didn’t think they were Singing the right thing and ask if there is anything they...