[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some years ago I did some voice-only arrangements of Queen songs for a weekend workshop. I ended up listening to a lot of Queen recordings!   ...

Endless pleasure, endless love, Semele enjoys above! On her bosom Jove reclining, Useless now his thunder lies ; To her arms his bolts resigning, And his lightning to her Eyes.

As this tenth anniversary of the events of 9/11 comes to a Close, Brethren would like to offer their rendition of "We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace". May all of us continue to pray for all who lost their lives, those left behind and may God conti...  moreAs this tenth anniversary of the events of 9/11 comes to a Close, Brethren would like to offer their rendition of "We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace". May all of us continue to pray for all who lost their lives, those left behind and may God continue to grant us hope and peace for the future...  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In most formal choirs you’re told exactly where to stand when performing. There is often a fixed set-up which varies little from concert to concert....

A Review of the The UK Choir Festival   As a complete newcomer to the UK Choir Festival, I was intrigued by what the Manchester event would deliver and how a room of 300 individuals could feel included. The answer is simple: energy, and by the...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I looked at how singers choose where to stand in their section (Don’t stand too Close to me! – finding the right place to stand in y...

We sing contemporary acappella: unaccompanied Close harmony arrangements of jazz, pop, gospel and do-wap classics, including original arrangements by our members.

Trio Canig is a musical trio comprised of tenors Dafydd and Geraint and baritone Merfyn – three Close friends from the beautiful island of Ynys Môn/Anglesey. After singing together in various choirs, they came to realise that their voices blended effor...  moreTrio Canig is a musical trio comprised of tenors Dafydd and Geraint and baritone Merfyn – three Close friends from the beautiful island of Ynys Môn/Anglesey. After singing together in various choirs, they came to realise that their voices blended effortlessly, creating an exclusive sound and experience. They have now, in an understated way, established themselves as a much sought after ensemble with followers all over the world. They’ve travelled extensively, performing at weddings, corporate events and concerts in venues as far afield as Rome, Los Angeles and Saudi Arabia, but they’re more than happy to perform Closer to home ! The trio creates the perfect atmosphere for your special occasion, be it a wedding, corporate drinks reception or dinner. Their wide ranging repertoire includes well known classical, folk, ballads and contemporary songs. They’re also willing to learn new songs if you have a particular favourite – and language is no barrier. The list already includes Welsh, English, Italian, L...    less

"My sweetheart ... ... is wearing a red fez ... has black Eyes, and honey lips. Does he want to kiss me? I’d give all the czar’s treasure for it." This concert was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one ni...  more"My sweetheart ... ... is wearing a red fez ... has black Eyes, and honey lips. Does he want to kiss me? I’d give all the czar’s treasure for it." 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

The Hazelnuts (or in Hebrew – the Hazel Sisters – האחיות לוז) are a Jerusalemite Doo-wop group, who’s just released their debut EP on April 2014. The Hazelnuts are a vocal trio, accompanied by guitar, contrabass & washboard, inspired by the America...  moreThe Hazelnuts (or in Hebrew – the Hazel Sisters – האחיות לוז) are a Jerusalemite Doo-wop group, who’s just released their debut EP on April 2014. The Hazelnuts are a vocal trio, accompanied by guitar, contrabass & washboard, inspired by the American vocal groups of the 1930's. The group aims to expose the audience to the magic of this genre, which is almost completely forgotten. The Hazelnuts' concert combines original songs - preserving the musical spirit of the genre and poured into a contemporary feminine point of view, and in addition - stylistic adaptations of cotemporary songs and authentic pieces from the thirties. Band Members: Yifeat Ziv, Talya Amzaleg, & Shira Z. Carmel – Vocals, Songs and Arrangements Ariel Givant – Double Bass / Dotan cohen – Guitar / Yoav Elkayam – Washboard ********************************************* BANDCAMP - http://thehazelnuts.bandcamp.com/ FACEBOOK -less