[The views expressed in this blog are from My personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

In 2016, Alla Polacca Children and Youth Choir prepared an interactive family Hanukkah concert for POLIN - the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland. The concert was based on traditional Hannukah children’ songs (e.i. Sevivon, Hava Narim...  moreIn 2016, Alla Polacca Children and Youth Choir prepared an interactive family Hanukkah concert for POLIN - the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland. The concert was based on traditional Hannukah children’ songs (e.i. Sevivon, Hava Narima, Maoz Tzur), all sung in Hebrew.  

Come and sing songs from jazz to gospel, from old crooners to contemporary pop, from cultures across the world. We welcome everyone – all you need are vocal cords! Raise the Roof is led by Kirsty Martin. Each term participants have the opportunity to ...  moreCome and sing songs from jazz to gospel, from old crooners to contemporary pop, from cultures across the world. We welcome everyone – all you need are vocal cords! Raise the Roof is led by Kirsty Martin. Each term participants have the opportunity to perform in a concert here at the Horniman. Kirsty Martin is a Choral Activist and MD for Hullabaloo Community Quire in Brighton. She is a prolific composer and arranger for community choirs, and travels extensively to share her infectious and joyful funkysoulybluesyfolky vocal vision with singers nationwide!  less

Have you ever tried your hand at writing your own songs? If you consider yourself an artist or musician, chances are that you probably have. No matter if you are trying to produce a hit or simply want to compose a new song for your choir, there ...

Men of Faith Passing on the Faith through Songs of Praise - continuing the Gospel Quartet tradition at Augsburg College, the mission of the ACS is to present concerts that personalize a Christian faith & encourage listeners to establish & deepen a...  moreMen of Faith Passing on the Faith through Songs of Praise - continuing the Gospel Quartet tradition at Augsburg College, the mission of the ACS is to present concerts that personalize a Christian faith & encourage listeners to establish & deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ & to provide a fellowship for me who find joy in singing songs that have musical excellence, address the heart and reflect a variety of musical traditions.  

Sounds of Summit from Lee's Summit High School performing the first and fourth songs from Paul Mealor's "Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal" cycle. Chris Munce conductor. Visitation Catholic Church. 5-13-13

My children and grand children singing and playing along with me at My YOU ARE My HIDING PLACE cd release party at Daniel's studio. Album available at www.greatcomfortrecords.com Some of My very best Songs:) SO MUCH FUN! I AM A HAPPY MAN! www.greatco...  moreMy children and grand children singing and playing along with me at My YOU ARE My HIDING PLACE cd release party at Daniel's studio. Album available at www.greatcomfortrecords.com Some of My very best Songs:) SO MUCH FUN! I AM A HAPPY MAN! www.greatcomfortrecords.com  

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Book of Common Prayer version 1662) set to music for six part mixed voices SAT-SAT) The title of this work (Canticula Ursae Minoris/Songs of the Little Bear) comes from the origin of the melodies: Many years ago I wrote a...  moreMagnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Book of Common Prayer version 1662) set to music for six part mixed voices SAT-SAT) The title of this work (Canticula Ursae Minoris/Songs of the Little Bear) comes from the origin of the melodies: Many years ago I wrote an "Oratorio" based on Winnie the Pooh (The Expotition to the North Pole) and gave each character little melodic leitmotifs, such as "Sing ho for the life of a bear" (which becomes "to be a light to lighten the Gentiles" in the Nunc Dimittis), "They all went off to discover the pole" (which is the initial theme of the Magnificat) and "What I say, said Eeyore, is that it's unsettling" (which becomes the "Glory be to the Father" section at the end of each canticle) The original and much simpler "oratorio" work, called Poohratorio of course, may be published once AA Milne goes into public domain (2031).  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on My blog From the Front of the Choir]   In many ways, we are all defined by the songs we choose to sing. Our favourite ditties say a lot about our tastes, background, age, religion and culture. &...

[The views expressed in this blog are from My personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...