A popular song first recorded in 1939. It has been declared one of the state songs of Louisiana as a result of its association with former state governor and country music singer Jimmie Davis who, along with one Charlie Mitchell, bought the "rights" to th...  moreA popular song first recorded in 1939. It has been declared one of the state songs of Louisiana as a result of its association with former state governor and country music singer Jimmie Davis who, along with one Charlie Mitchell, bought the "rights" to the song from Paul Rice (of the Rice Brothers Gang who first recorded it) for $35 in late 1939; Jimmie Davis published it, with "words and music by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell". There are still people alive, however, who remember hearing the song long before 1937 and what these people remember is the name of the musician with whom Paul Rice played in the early 1930's: Oliver Hood of LaGrange, Georgia. Contrary claims notwithstanding, Oliver Hood wrote "You Are My Sunshine." He wrote the words to the song on the back of a brown paper sack, which his children still possess, and he first performed the song at a VFW convention in LaGrange in 1933; he sang it through a megaphone out of a hotel window, and he sang no less than twenty verses, most of which...    less

The Edinburgh Singers performing Bach's Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, at Linlithgow for BBC songs of Praise. November 30th 2008

Remember how you used to sing, but now life has got in the way? Melbourne Contemporary Choir will help you reignite that spark, and find your voice again. With high energy pop songs, original tunes, performances and recording opportunities, MCCHOIR is Mel...  moreRemember how you used to sing, but now life has got in the way? Melbourne Contemporary Choir will help you reignite that spark, and find your voice again. With high energy pop songs, original tunes, performances and recording opportunities, MCCHOIR is Melbourne's choir of choice for contemporary singers. Coming from all levels of experience, they form an uplifting semi-professional ensemble. With campuses in Macleod and Carlton as well as a Youthchoir - there's something for everyone.  

Compilation of songs from our first album "voice dance" available though our website www.vocal-resources.de

"Unclouded Day" , from "Heavenly Home: Three American songs" TTBB Arr Shawn Kirchner 2018.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As promised in last week’s post (Singers who learn by ear vs. those who use sheet music – what happens when they swap?), this is the firs...

We were born on the 24th of july 2017. A new choir in our local area. Open to all singers who want to have a fun singing experience, performing songs from the charts, old and new.

from: songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at a Provincial Choir Competition on March 12, 2017. Piano: Stijn Dierckx

Aestas Vocis performs the renowned Durufle's surreal and mesmerizing arrangement of the Latin text. Performed at their summer concert, "songs of Faith and Love," at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Munster, IN.

Monika Murrell leads 3 community choirs in Gloucester, of which we are one. There are about 30 of us in the Guildhall Choir and we sing beautiful songs from all over the world acapella. We have perormances about 4 times a year and raise funds for the char...  moreMonika Murrell leads 3 community choirs in Gloucester, of which we are one. There are about 30 of us in the Guildhall Choir and we sing beautiful songs from all over the world acapella. We have perormances about 4 times a year and raise funds for the charity Water Aid