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London Forest Choir
LFC was established in 1950 in Walthamstow, North East London, and has been based in that area ever since. With a membership of around 80, we are an eclectic bunch of people who share a common love of choral music. We offer new singers a warm welcome and... moreLFC was established in 1950 in Walthamstow, North East London, and has been based in that area ever since. With a membership of around 80, we are an eclectic bunch of people who share a common love of choral music. We offer new singers a warm welcome and the opportunity to take part in choral concerts in London four times a year, plus various other events and weekend trips away both abroad and in the UK.
there is a thriving though optional social side to choir life including drinks after Monday night rehearsals and occasional choir social evenings and other events.
the Choir's repertoire ranges widely from staple works such as Bach's St Matthew Passion and Mendelssohn's Elijah to more unusual and rarely heard works by composers such as Jonathan Dove and the Choir's music director Jonathan Rathbone. It recorded Richard Maunder's new edition of Mozart's Requiem under its former music director Murray Stewart, and in 2009-10 the Choir released a CD of the Choir's repertoire, Where'er You Walk, to celebrat... less
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How to sing harmony on your own
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I love harmony singing. But sometimes I don’t have the luxury of other people to sing with.
Here are some ways to sing harmony, even if you’re on...
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In Manus Tuos, Domine - FSV
In manus tuos, Domine which translates to Into your hands, O Lord, is a supplication from the book of Psalm 31:5. This work is composed by the liturgical-pop composer, Paschal St. Val Abugu. Sheet music is available for purchase on www.chestropera.com.ng ... moreIn manus tuos, Domine which translates to Into your hands, O Lord, is a supplication from the book of Psalm 31:5. This work is composed by the liturgical-pop composer, Paschal St. Val Abugu. Sheet music is available for purchase on www.chestropera.com.ng or email the publisher via cmiaccess@gmail.com.
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the Secret of Life: Uniting the world to convey a message.
the virtual choir of "the secret of life" is an Argentine project that will involve 123 singers from 19 countries to celebrate the love towards life through singing. In this way we hope to spread the message of living with determination being authent...
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Cowbridge Food Festival Montage
A montage of clips from a concert given by Cefn Hengoed Ladies Choir at the Church of the Holy Cross as part of the Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival 24 May 2015: songs include Fever, Cantilena, Dream a Little Dream, the Lord is my Shepherd, Adiemus, All ... moreA montage of clips from a concert given by Cefn Hengoed Ladies Choir at the Church of the Holy Cross as part of the Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival 24 May 2015: songs include Fever, Cantilena, Dream a Little Dream, the Lord is my Shepherd, Adiemus, All that Jazz, the Water of Tyne and the Rhythm of Life
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It’s hard to teach songs that people already know
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
My real love is to teach a lot of relatively simple songs so people can spend more time singing and less time learning in a workshop (see We’ve come ...
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Ave Maria (Sergey Khvoschinsky (1957 - , Belarus)
Stellenbosch University Choir performing Ave Maria by Sergey Khvoschinsky (1957, USA) at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Parow, South Africa.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of t... moreStellenbosch University Choir performing Ave Maria by Sergey Khvoschinsky (1957, USA) at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Parow, South Africa.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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In Dreams
Originally from: film 'Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Rings'
Lyrics: Fran Walsh
Music: Howard Shore
Arrangement: Karolien van Dessel
Sound: Johan De Cock
Performed by 'Silke Bauters, Karolien van Dessel, Joke Kerremans, Elizabeth Callens... moreOriginally from: film 'Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Rings'
Lyrics: Fran Walsh
Music: Howard Shore
Arrangement: Karolien van Dessel
Sound: Johan De Cock
Performed by 'Silke Bauters, Karolien van Dessel, Joke Kerremans, Elizabeth Callens' from the 'Universitair Koor Antwerpen' at their Spring concert "Game of Tones" on May 13, 2014.