[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week in Part 1 of How to deal with song lyrics, I looked at the pros and cons of using written WORDS as opposed to learning entirely by ear.   &...

This piece is a song of consolation about a loved one who feels his time is drawing near. Just beFORe he leaves, he reassures his loved ones who remain after him with the WORDS of consolation: 'In my mind all is beautiful'. The theme would fit perfectly f...  moreThis piece is a song of consolation about a loved one who feels his time is drawing near. Just beFORe he leaves, he reassures his loved ones who remain after him with the WORDS of consolation: 'In my mind all is beautiful'. The theme would fit perfectly FOR funeral. The piece is available in the following arrangements : - FOR SATB Choir & piano. - FOR SSA Choir & piano. - FOR Solo voice, SAT choir & piano. - FOR Solo voice & Piano. As the piece hasn't been perFORmed by a choir yet, you can listen to the original version. Here are the lyrics: Calmly, my soul is ready to go. Now, it is time to say 'Goodbye'. Yes, it is time to say 'Goodbye'. In my mind all is beautiful. In my mind, all is beautiful in my mind. Still my heart is so close to your heart, But the time comes to say 'Goodbye'. Sadly, it's time to say 'Goodbye'. In my mind all is beautiful. And from up there, I will ask all the angelsTo take care of you my love. And, I will pray every day and I will wait 'Til you come find me above.  less

Award-winning composer Thomas Hewitt Jones wrote the music and WORDS of 'Love is the Answer' during lockdown in the midst of the pandemic in 2020, at a time when choirs were FORbidden to meet to sing together. The result is an enchanting outpouring of lov...

EVOKX, a portmanteau of the WORDS ‘evoke’ and ‘vox’, was founded in 2010 as a non-profit choral group by music and artistic director Terrence Toh. At the heart of EVOKX, our singers share a passion to inspire our audiences with choral music that resonates...  moreEVOKX, a portmanteau of the WORDS ‘evoke’ and ‘vox’, was founded in 2010 as a non-profit choral group by music and artistic director Terrence Toh. At the heart of EVOKX, our singers share a passion to inspire our audiences with choral music that resonates with the soul, and instill empathy and charity through community engagement and choral perFORmance. We stand strong in our pursuit FOR artistic excellence, and strive to nurture our singers’ love of choral music by giving them an avenue to further pursue their interest in choral singing. In evoking the senses, emotions, and memories through the music we make, we hope to bring meaning and purpose to the community at large, and stay steadfast to our fundamental belief that music can bring people from all walks of life together to do good.  less

Little Lamb WORDS by William Blake Music by Alejandro Consolacion II Himig Roseña Phoebe Bitoon, conductor

http://soundcloud.com/last-station/the-light-vessel-perFORmed-by/s-9ExLP We would like to share with you a live recording of the first perFORmance of a new choral work "The Light Vessel" by international musician and composer Trevor Watts, WORDS by Kay S...

In Swahili. Disputed authorship. Could be Kenyan. Probably Tanzanian folk song with added WORDS written in 1940s with extra verses added in late 1950s. Made famous by Miriam Makeba in early 1960s. The young man sings: "Angel, I love you. What should I ...  moreIn Swahili. Disputed authorship. Could be Kenyan. Probably Tanzanian folk song with added WORDS written in 1940s with extra verses added in late 1950s. Made famous by Miriam Makeba in early 1960s. The young man sings: "Angel, I love you. What should I do? I don't have any money. I would marry you if I did." This outdoor perFORmance 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 summer are perFORmed outdoors near Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com  less

This is an a cappella arrangement of the tune Stowey, which is a traditional English folksong often paired with these WORDS by Frances Chesterton: How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far? Shall we find the stable room lit by a star? Can we see the l...  moreThis is an a cappella arrangement of the tune Stowey, which is a traditional English folksong often paired with these WORDS by Frances Chesterton: How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far? Shall we find the stable room lit by a star? Can we see the little child, is He within? If we lift the wooden latch, may we go in? May we stroke the creatures there, ox, ass or sheep? May we peek like them and see Jesus asleep? If we touch His tiny hand, will He awake? Will He know we've come so far just FOR His sake? Great Kings have precious gifts and we have nought Little smiles and little tears are all we have brought. FOR all weary children Mary must weep Here, on His bed of straw, sleep, children, sleep. God in his mother's arms, babes in the byre Sleep as they sleep who find their heart's desire.  less

Jakarta Festival Chorus Annual Concert, 1 August 2015, GKY Pluit.

All That Jazz - Concert May 2013 - Kay Meek Centre Soloist - Jude Evans WORDS by Fred Ebb, Music by John Kander Arranged by - Kirby Shaw