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blog: Don’t be too quick to dismiss songs that aren’t in English

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people are put off when they come across a song with foreign words. They prefer to sing songs in English. photo by Chell Hill Not only are they missin...

Hearing the St. Olaf Choir in Concert
video: Hearing the St. Olaf Choir in Concert

Lass="view_more">In 2012 the St. Olaf Choir celebrates the centennial of its founding at St. Olaf College by F. Melius Christiansen. Sharing their music beyond "the Hill" (the St. Olaf Community) has been an important part of their identity since the very beginning. A...  Lass="view_more_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreLass="view_more" style="display:none;">In 2012 the St. Olaf Choir celebrates the centennial of its founding at St. Olaf College by F. Melius Christiansen. Sharing their music beyond "the Hill" (the St. Olaf Community) has been an important part of their identity since the very beginning. Anton Armstrong, the fourth conductor of the ensemble, shares five reasons to hear the St. Olaf Choir in concert. For a listing of upcoming performances, ensemble information, audio samples and more, visit www.stolafchoir.com. For recordings by the St. Olaf Choir, visit www.stolafrecords.com  Lass="view_less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

MLADA - You Don't Know Nothing (Live in Perm 28.01.2012)
video: MLADA - You Don't Know Nothing (Live in Perm 28.01.2012)

You Don't Know Nothing performed by MLADA choir Conductor: Olga Vyguzova Пермский хор «Млада», Пермь Художественный руководитель: Ольга Выгузова (Заслуженный деятель искусств РФ)

group: Palace Acappella

Palace Acappella is a new community choir, based on the Crystal Palace triangle. We sing all types of music - all a cappella - with a simple ethos of fun, community and freedom. Everyone welcome!

Mem-He ("45") - מ"ה
video: Mem-He ("45") - מ"ה

Lass="view_more">The first live performance of the song Mem-He during the Memorial Day ceremony, on April 27 2009 in Lapid on the central stage. The song was written by Kol-Hamishpaha in honor of the 45 soldiers which fell in 1948 in the battle on the Kurikur Hill, where ...  Lass="view_more_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreLass="view_more" style="display:none;">The first live performance of the song Mem-He during the Memorial Day ceremony, on April 27 2009 in Lapid on the central stage. The song was written by Kol-Hamishpaha in honor of the 45 soldiers which fell in 1948 in the battle on the Kurikur Hill, where today resides Lapid - the place we live. *KOL HAMISHPAHA (Hebrew for "all the family" or "voice of the family") is a family band composed of 2 parents and their 4 children* שיר שנכתב ובוצע ע"י קול-המשפחה ביום הזיכרון 2009 ביישוב לפיד, לכבוד 45 הנופלים במלחמת העצמאות, בקרב על גבעת כוריכור, עליה ממוקם היום היישוב.  Lass="view_less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Ant aukšto kalnelio, muz.  D.Zakaro
video: Ant aukšto kalnelio, muz. D.Zakaro

Lass="view_more">"High On The Hill" Music and lyrics by D. Zakaras, The church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, 2010, St.Petersburg The song is about the eternal human desire to seek its star, loving heart and desire to realize his dream. «На высоком холме» му...  Lass="view_more_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreLass="view_more" style="display:none;">"High On The Hill" Music and lyrics by D. Zakaras, The church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, 2010, St.Petersburg The song is about the eternal human desire to seek its star, loving heart and desire to realize his dream. «На высоком холме» музыка и слова: Донатас Закарас Песня о вечном стремлении человека к поискам своей звезды, любящего сердца и желанию воплотить в жизнь свою мечту.  

VOCES8
group: VOCES8

Lass="view_more">The international award-winning octet VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost young British a cappella group. Performing a repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to unique jazz and pop arrangements, the group has been praised for stunning per...  Lass="view_more_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreLass="view_more" style="display:none;">The international award-winning octet VOCES8 has established itself as the foremost young British a cappella group. Performing a repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to unique jazz and pop arrangements, the group has been praised for stunning performance, exquisite singing and creating a sound that spans the entire range of vocal colour. Founded in 2003 by ex-choristers of Westminster Abbey, VOCES8 first achieved success in 2005, winning first prize at the International Choral Grand Prix in Gorizia, Italy. Subsequently the group has performed widely in the UK, Europe, the USA, Africa and Asia. VOCES8’s career has developed both in the cLassical choral scene and the world of a cappella. In 2009, the group’s first commercial album, EVENSONG, was nominated for a CARA. The group’s most recent release, ACES HIGH, is a scintillating collection of VOCES8’s unique interpretations of jazz and pop favourites and theme tunes from the legendary James Bond movies and is on general release on the Signum CLassics ...    Lass="view_less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

blog: Handel's 'Messiah' - Sat 5th Dec

The Addison Singers  –  Handel’s ‘Messiah’   Saturday 5th December 2015, 7.30pm St Peter’s Church, Notting Hill (Kensington Park Road, opposite Stanley Gdns, W11 2PN.  Nearest tube: Not...

Nashville Singers
group: Nashville Singers

Lass="view_more">Nashville Singers was founded in November of 2008 by a handful of men who had the desire to join their voices with the voices of others committed to excellence in vocal and choral performance. Their mission is to entertain, educate, unite and uplift ...  Lass="view_more_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreLass="view_more" style="display:none;">Nashville Singers was founded in November of 2008 by a handful of men who had the desire to join their voices with the voices of others committed to excellence in vocal and choral performance. Their mission is to entertain, educate, unite and uplift their audiences and members through music that is distinguished for its innovation, diversity and artistic excellence. Their philanthropic mission is to provide funding and support for music education in our schools and the community. On September 10 of this year, Nashville Singers awarded their first Music Makes a Difference music education grant to John Overton High School. The singers are all volunteers, range in age from teenagers to retirees and travel from five different counties throughout Middle Tennessee to be a part of the chorus. In their first four years, this volunteer group of songsters has already learned 42 songs, released their first CD, racked up 53 performances for 32 organizations across Middle Tennessee, and produced a successfu...    Lass="view_less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

St. Colman's Cathedral Chamber Choir
group: St. Colman's Cathedral Chamber Choir

Lass="view_more">St. Colman's Cathedral Chamber Choir is a long-established choir from the harbour town of Cobh in the Republic of Ireland. The choir performs every Sunday evening in the Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Colman's, a majestic building situated on a Hill in ...  Lass="view_more_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreLass="view_more" style="display:none;">St. Colman's Cathedral Chamber Choir is a long-established choir from the harbour town of Cobh in the Republic of Ireland. The choir performs every Sunday evening in the Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Colman's, a majestic building situated on a Hill in the town famed for being the last port of call for the Titanic. The membership of the choir has grown considerably in the last five years and it now boasts more than 30 voices. The choir is a previous winner at the world famous Cork Choral Festival and has travelled to Vienna, London and Italy to perform at various events. In 2009 the choir was honored to be asked to sing in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City for the Sunday liturgy. That same year they also performed at Westminster Cathedral. They have been asked back to St. Peter's in July 2013 to perform again. This Easter the choir performed for the live broadcast of the Good Friday Liturgy and the Easter Vigil on Irish television channel, RTE 1, which was beamed live across the world on the RTE w...    Lass="view_less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less