Hawaiian earth blessing. A Song/ dance from the hula tradition. "Yes, we mean this, we shall take care of this land/ sacred place, and do what is right". This is from The OK Chorale's first ever public concert in Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK on 24 March 201...  moreHawaiian earth blessing. A Song/ dance from the hula tradition. "Yes, we mean this, we shall take care of this land/ sacred place, and do what is right". This is from The OK Chorale's first ever public concert in Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK on 24 March 2012. Not the best of lighting! Also a bit wobbly in places as it was many of the singers' first time in front of an audience. www.chrisrowbury.com  

Zulu civil rights Song, one which came to be sung at political funerals in the 1980s. What have we done? We shall meet in heaven This outdoor performance was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one night onl...  moreZulu civil rights Song, one which came to be sung at political funerals in the 1980s. What have we done? We shall meet in heaven 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

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes (yes, I admit it), I make a mistake when I’m teaching a new Song. It may be a wrong note, wrong timing or wrong phrasing.   ...

The 3rd movement of Antonín Dvořák`s "Stabat mater" - Eja mater fons amoris Eia Mater, fons amoris Me sentire vim doloris Fac, ut tecum lugeam Alas, Mother, fount of Love, Make me feel the violence of thy sorrow, That I may mourn with thee. ...  moreThe 3rd movement of Antonín Dvořák`s "Stabat mater" - Eja mater fons amoris Eia Mater, fons amoris Me sentire vim doloris Fac, ut tecum lugeam Alas, Mother, fount of Love, Make me feel the violence of thy sorrow, That I may mourn with thee. The live recording shows the Monteverdi Choir Würzburg with its conductor Matthias Beckert at their concert in the Neubaukirche of Würzburg, Germany on February 9, 2008. For more information please visit http://www.monteverdi-choir.com (german)  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Unless you’re singing vocalises or Songs with just one word (‘alleluia’, ‘mravalžamier’), you have to deal with lyrics at some...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Choir leaders often ask me where I source my Songs. I’ve written about this in previous posts: Finding Songs for your choir and Easy Songs for ...

This is a beautiful interpretation of "Life's Mystery" by the Johansen Viking Singers in Modesto, CA. The simplicity of the text and melody contrast the deep and inexplicable understanding of life's mystery: Love. Thank you to conductor Jennifer Perier-...  moreThis is a beautiful interpretation of "Life's Mystery" by the Johansen Viking Singers in Modesto, CA. The simplicity of the text and melody contrast the deep and inexplicable understanding of life's mystery: Love. Thank you to conductor Jennifer Perier-Champeaux for treating the piece with such care and creating some amazing musical moments!  

Want to bring some joyful singing to your life? Our Singing in the Pub sessions are on the third Thursday of every second month. At the next one we'll be learning a whole Song in 2/3 part harmony in 90 minutes then jamming it with a live guitarist! ...  moreWant to bring some joyful singing to your life? Our Singing in the Pub sessions are on the third Thursday of every second month. At the next one we'll be learning a whole Song in 2/3 part harmony in 90 minutes then jamming it with a live guitarist! Grab your friends, a drink and let's sing some sparkly tunes....The Songs will be a surprise - that's part of the fun! With drinks deals at the bar - we'll have the happiest of happy hours! Everyone is welcome - everyone can sing - even the friend who insists they can't, they can! Pub singing is all about fun! No experience necessary just bring your voice and we’ll do the rest - shower singers, this is for you! 7.30pm - Arrive and drinks, 8pm - We Sing! £7 advance (plus 70p booking fee) on Meetup - Soul of the City Choir, £9 on the door Tickets sold quickly last time so we do recommend nabbing your ticket early just in case we can't fit you in on the door. Come and sing, it really is a lot of fun!  less

Zulu church/ protest Song: "The walls of Jericho are falling." Understood to be a reference to the fall of apartheid. As sung by the Polokwane Choir, taught by Northern Harmony. This is from The OK Chorale's first ever public concert in Woodbridge, Suf...  moreZulu church/ protest Song: "The walls of Jericho are falling." Understood to be a reference to the fall of apartheid. As sung by the Polokwane Choir, taught by Northern Harmony. This is from The OK Chorale's first ever public concert in Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK on 24 March 2012. Not the best of lighting! Also a bit shouty in places as it was many of the singers' first time in front of an audience. www.chrisrowbury.com  

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform Contre qui, rose written by American contemporary composer Morten Lauridsen. If you Love our music, a Donation would be appreciated. Please DONATE to our 40th fundraising goal of $15,000 to celebrate this ...  moreOttawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform Contre qui, rose written by American contemporary composer Morten Lauridsen. If you Love our music, a Donation would be appreciated. Please DONATE to our 40th fundraising goal of $15,000 to celebrate this milestone! http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Donate.html. All Donations receive a charitable tax receipt ! Get our professional recordings here... http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html All Stairwell Carollers CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. This non-profit organization raises funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella group formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs. The group took first place in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association provincial competition. This non-profit organization raises funds for local charities through conce...    less