You are here because you have an interest in choral music.  I'm here because it is my passion.  I compose, sing, direct and arrange choral music -- my choir, The Stairwell Carollers, is my instrument. I've been tuning this instrument now f...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   It doesn’t take long to form a habit. Sometimes just a tea break, let alone a whole lunchtime. But it can take ages to break a habit.    ...

The first part of my setting of Psalm 42 for choir, soloists, organ and string orchestra (Ps 42, 2-5). It was recently performed in Lucerne, Switzerland.

We are proud of our reputation for our varied repertoire and our affinity with contemporary Welsh music. Since its formation in 1964, the choir appears annually at the Welsh Proms and has performed with many of the world’s leading conductors, orchestras a...  moreWe are proud of our reputation for our varied repertoire and our affinity with contemporary Welsh music. Since its formation in 1964, the choir appears annually at the Welsh Proms and has performed with many of the world’s leading conductors, orchestras and soloists including: Sir Colin Davies; Sir Andrew Davies; Tadaaki Otaka; Owain Arwel Hughes; The London Symphony Orchestra; BBC National Orchestra of Wales; The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Raphael Wallfisch, Luciano Pavarotti; Dame Kiri Te Kanawa; Felicity Lott and Bryn Terfel. We have also sung for both the Queen and Nelson Mandela. The choir’s versatility has led to countless recordings and broadcasts on both Radio and Television, most recently on BBC Radio 4. Commissioning of new works remains high on the choir’s artistic agenda alongside an active tradition of promoting the work of Welsh composers, notably that of William Mathias, Alun Hoddinott, Geraint Lewis, John Metcalf & Mervyn Burtch. The choir has toured extensively throughout Europe ...    less

Finalists Top choir Kent 2014 For ages 11-21 Rehearsals on Mondays during term-time 5.45-6.45pm Emphasis on having fun with our voices, at the same time developing good vocal technique, musicianship and confidence in performing Concerts in local venu...  moreFinalists Top choir Kent 2014 For ages 11-21 Rehearsals on Mondays during term-time 5.45-6.45pm Emphasis on having fun with our voices, at the same time developing good vocal technique, musicianship and confidence in performing Concerts in local venues and further afield, competitions and festivals Charge £15 a term https://www.facebook.com//Elham-Valley-Voices twitter: @ElhamVoices  

Coral Reyes Bartlet David Martel, piano José Híjar Polo, director Viento Norte, Indianas nº4., texto de León Benarós Iglesia de la Peña de Francia 1 de julio de 2015 Sonido y realización Mediawink

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]    Some people I know think that to sing harmony with others you have to get on with them.   Photo by woodleywonderworks   But I don&rsq...

Prélude for mixed choir

Andalousi Heritage

Schubert's Ständchen (Serenade) arranged for unaccompanied choir (with my singing translation shown on the video). Does anyone know who did this arrangement?