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The six qualities needed to be a good choral director
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]
I wrote a while back about 10 ways to be a better choir member. But what qualities do you need to be a good choir leader?
Musical d...
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Trust is the key to a great singing experience in a choir
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]
There is a lot of trust involved in being a singer in a choir.
Trust that you will eventually learn the song; trust that, even if you&r...
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What motivates you to turn up to choir week after week?
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]
You can tell winter is on its way because it’s dark and cold when I set off for choir each week.
photo by Todd Shaffer
It w...
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Mit Lust tret ich an diesen Tanz by Ludwig Senfl
Senfl's complex madrigal about joining in the dance
performed here by the dwsChorale (multitracking one-man choir)
Lyrics (English translation below)
Mit Lust tret ich an diesen Tanz, ich hoff,
mir werd ein schöner Kranz
von einem schön Jungfrä... moreSenfl's complex madrigal about joining in the dance
performed here by the dwsChorale (multitracking one-man choir)
Lyrics (English translation below)
Mit Lust tret ich an diesen Tanz, ich hoff,
mir werd ein schöner Kranz
von einem schön Jungfräuelein
darum will ich ihr eigen sein.
So tret ich hie auf einen Stein:
Gott grüss mirs zart Jungfräuelein!
Und grüss euch Gott allsamt geleich,
sie seien arm oder reich,
Gott grüss euch all in einer G’mein,
darzu auch die klein!
So ich ein grüss, die ander nit,
so wär ich kein rechter Singer nit!
Right pleased am I to join this dance, I hope
a beautiful young maiden will give me a garland
Then I will be her own
So I step up here upon a stone
Tender maiden may God greet you
and may God greet all here the same,
be they poor or rich
God greet everyone together here,
even the little ones!
Because if I greet one and not the other,
I would not be a true singer! Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">Less
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An American Trilogy
Avon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice choir and Tenby Male choir performing "An American Trilogy", a song arranged by country songwriter Mickey Newbury and made popular by Elvis Presley. It is a medley of three 19th century songs—"Dixie", a minstrel s... moreAvon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice choir and Tenby Male choir performing "An American Trilogy", a song arranged by country songwriter Mickey Newbury and made popular by Elvis Presley. It is a medley of three 19th century songs—"Dixie", a minstrel song that became the unofficial anthem of the Confederacy since the Civil War; "All My Trials", originally a Bahamian lullaby, but closely related to African American spirituals, and well-known through folk music revivalists. Sung as part of a concert at St. Johns Church, Keynsham, on 6th April 2013 to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease Association. Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">Less
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Heke hau (Hawaii)
Hawaiian proverb set to music. "Love is like a healing dew washing away all hurt". From Lila Flood, arranged by Nickomo.
This concert was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summe... moreHawaiian proverb set to music. "Love is like a healing dew washing away all hurt". From Lila Flood, arranged by Nickomo.
This concert 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 winter are performed at St. Peters by the Waterfront, Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">Less
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SOTTO VOCE : Voeux Mairie Paris Centre 2022✨
Le Choeur d'Enfants Sotto Voce a été ravi de participer aux Voeux 2022 d'Ariel Weil, Maire de Paris Centre. Dirigé par Scott Alan Prouty, avec Fanny Le Nestour au piano, Les enfants chantent 5 chansons pour vous souhaiter une excellente année 2022, avec p... moreLe Choeur d'Enfants Sotto Voce a été ravi de participer aux Voeux 2022 d'Ariel Weil, Maire de Paris Centre. Dirigé par Scott Alan Prouty, avec Fanny Le Nestour au piano, Les enfants chantent 5 chansons pour vous souhaiter une excellente année 2022, avec plein de joie et d'espoir dans le cadre magnifique du Carreau du Temple !!! https://www.choeursottovoce.com
It’s the Most Wonderful Time..Eddie Pola/George Wyle
Y'a de la Joie.......................CharLes Trenet
My Favorite Things (The Sound of Music)....(arr. Mac Huff) Richard Rodgers
Baby It’s Cold Outside................Frank Loesser
Jingle Bells................Arr. Ray CharLes
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The pros and cons of using churches for choir performances
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]
It is always difficult to find suitable venues for choir performances.
photo by Ben Dodson
Churches are usually very welcoming (and oft...