[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I caught a scene from the movie Spartacus the other day. The character played by Tony Curtis was asked to perform a song. He then proceeded to speak ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many people have no idea how a song is learnt by ear. They assume that written music is a must. But don’t forget that people have been singing (and l...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A while ago I wrote about an artist who thought that music resides in the musical notation and a musician's job is to realise that notation perfectly. &nb...

Gurt Lush Choir singing The Parting Glass at Colston Hall at the Gurt Gasworks Concert 2012. An exquisite traditional Irish ballad. Solos from Kat Coles & Helen Spilsbury.

German folksong about two hares escaping the hunter Arranged for mixed choir (SAB) by David W Solomons images from Walter Crane's Baby Bouquet. Words (slightly amended by Pastor Joachim Bremer) (translation below) Zwischen Berg und tiefem, tiefem Tal...  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreGerman folksong about two hares escaping the hunter Arranged for mixed choir (SAB) by David W Solomons images from Walter Crane's Baby Bouquet. Words (slightly amended by Pastor Joachim Bremer) (translation below) Zwischen Berg und tiefem, tiefem Tal saßen einst zwei Hasen, fraßen ab das grüne, grüne Gras, fraßen ab das grüne, grüne Gras, bis auf den Rasen. Als sie sich nun satt gefressen hatten, Setzten sie sich nieder, Bis dass der Jäger Jäger kam Bis dass der Jäger Jäger kam, Und schoss sie nieder. Als sie sich nun aufgerappelt hatten, Und sie sich besannen, Dass sie noch am lieben Leben war'n, Dass sie noch am lieben Leben war'n, Hoppelten sie von dannen. ========== Between the mountain and the deep valley there were once two hares sitting eating up the green green grass right down to the ground When they had had their fill They sat down Until the hunter came and shot them down When they came back to their senses and realised they were still alive they hopped away.  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Norwich's Phoenix Male Voice Choir, based in the heart of Lord Nelson's County of Norfolk, is a friendly, enthusiastic, community group of around 30 men (plus Sarah Grimes, our talented lady Musical Director!) who meet regularly to enjoy practising our re...  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreNorwich's Phoenix Male Voice Choir, based in the heart of Lord Nelson's County of Norfolk, is a friendly, enthusiastic, community group of around 30 men (plus Sarah Grimes, our talented lady Musical Director!) who meet regularly to enjoy practising our repertoire and rehearsing for performances. We uphold the tradition and art of male choral singing through the camaraderie of choral membership and in entertaining our audiences. We give our own concerts several times a year in Norwich and beyond, as well as appear at events by invitation. We were Special Guests of 'The People's Soprano' Rebecca Newman at her 2012 and Spring 2016 tour Norwich appearances and we put up a team to challenge the Eggheads for quiz supremacy! We also hold Open Rehearsals at the beginning of each singing season when we invite adult gentlemen to see whether male choral singing is for them, or just to see our singing men at work! Our concert items feature traditional male voice choir standards, well-known ballads, sacred, secular and ...    Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Cape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Emarabini" Conductor: Leon Starker Arr. Leon Starker Soloists: Kate Farquharson & Hlumelo Marepula Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert with the Whiffenpoo...  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreCape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu): "Emarabini" Conductor: Leon Starker Arr. Leon Starker Soloists: Kate Farquharson & Hlumelo Marepula Performed at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town (16th July 2013) in a joint concert with the Whiffenpoofs of Yale Emarabini South African traditional "This is a traditional Xhosa song about an orphan. The song asks "who will look after this child, for it is truly without parents?" eMarabini is sung with a new meaning today as South Africa's orphan population continues to increase due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The feeling behind this song is driven by a sense of hope rather than despair; as it was sung to win past struggles, it is now sung to overcome present struggles as well." Program notes from "Up To Our Ears" on http://listentolydia.wordpress.com/ Website: www.ctyc.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTownYouthChoir Twitter: @capetownchoir Music available for purchase on iTunes  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Coro las Veredas, director: Enrique Martín. Piano: Paula Mercedes Lozano. Cristina Marín, Flauta. David Mayoral, percusión. Concierto celebrado el 30 de diciembre de 2013 en el Auditorio del Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.

"City Called Heaven," traditional spiritual, arr. Josephine Poelinitz. Recorded live on June 17, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Dire...  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">more"City Called Heaven," traditional spiritual, arr. Josephine Poelinitz. Recorded live on June 17, 2016, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese.  

"Oh happy day" traditional, arr. Edwin Hawkings, adapt. Mariano García Coral Santiago Apóstol Director y pianista: Mariano García Solistas: Paloma Zarza y Mónica Viñuela Emitido el 25 de diciembre de 2015 en el programa especial villancicos "...  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">more"Oh happy day" traditional, arr. Edwin Hawkings, adapt. Mariano García Coral Santiago Apóstol Director y pianista: Mariano García Solistas: Paloma Zarza y Mónica Viñuela Emitido el 25 de diciembre de 2015 en el programa especial villancicos "Ropopompom" de Telemadrid, presentado por Inmaculada Galván ----- CORAL SANTIAGO APOSTOL de Casarrubuelos (Madrid) www.coralsantiagoapostol.com www.facebook.com/coralsantiagoapostol twitter: @CSApostol coral@coralsantiagoapostol.com Teléfono: (+34) 656161440 La Coral Santiago Apóstol es la creadora de la Familia Coral de Casarrubuelos www.familiacoral.com  Javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less