[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some choirs don’t perform at all (see Choirs that don’t perform). But most choirs, at some point, will want to share their hard work with...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Kirsten left a comment on my post How to be a good choir member.   photo by Brandon Cripps   She suggested that a good choir member s...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   How do mixed choirs and single-sex choirs differ, if at all?   Victoria Choir, Uganda by Adamesmith   I was partly inspired to write this ...

The earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis Brothers and Day. The song is there described as "a comic song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is ...  moreThe earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis Brothers and Day. The song is there described as "a comic song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is noted as printed with permission of an Edinburgh firm, there was clearly an earlier version. Although the song is the unofficial anthem of Dublin and generally regarded as Irish, it was, in fact, written by a Scotsman. 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

Due to Covid regulations all our planned concerts for december 2021 have been cancelled. Instead we bring you a series of rehearsal recordings... all for free! Enjoy this A Capella version of "Keeping the Dream Alive" (orig. by Freiheit)

Our version of Happy by Pharrell Williams, recorded at our summer concert on 13th July 2014. We always welcome new members. To find out more check out our website: http://northkingstonchoir.wix.com/nkc

I wrote this in 1976 for the six singing students of Pat Scanlon, a colleague of mine at West Heath School, who died from complications of Hodgkins Lymphoma. The first performance was at her memorial service. This performance, however was part of the me...  moreI wrote this in 1976 for the six singing students of Pat Scanlon, a colleague of mine at West Heath School, who died from complications of Hodgkins Lymphoma. The first performance was at her memorial service. This performance, however was part of the memorial service in St Martin in the Fields, for Ruth Rudge, who was a very distinguished and lovely lady, and also my first boss. The ladies of the Occasional Choir, whose beginnings were as the Madrigal Choir at West Heath, which I co-founded, all those years ago, are the singers, including one of the six that took part in the very first performance. I am conducting, and Penny Walker, who now directs the choir is accompanying. Unfortunately less than half the singers are visible in the video.  less

6-part vocal version of the Cup Song Wait out for the arrangement twist in the middle!

Lovely version of this Disney classic!- First rehearsal...

Click to Share on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/140nBG1 Watch as Chai-Town A Cappella of UIUC covers Mirrors by Justin Timberlake in this feel good music video that will leave you wanting more! SUPPORT US! Download the mastered, standalone version of this...  moreClick to Share on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/140nBG1 Watch as Chai-Town A Cappella of UIUC covers Mirrors by Justin Timberlake in this feel good music video that will leave you wanting more! SUPPORT US! Download the mastered, standalone version of this track from iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mirrors-single/id643994550 Listen for free on Spotify! And check out our latest album! http://itun.es/iVX8xz Thank You! ---------------------------------- Check us out on Facebook! http://facebook.com/chaitownUIUC Follow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/chaitownUIUC Chai-Town - Mirrors (c) 2013 A Cappella Records Released: May 2nd, 2013 Arrangement: Ali Nizamani & Tanmay Mishra Soloist: Tanmay Mishra VP: Tanmay Mishra & Sunil Thomas --Song Production Credits-- Recording: Tanmay Mishra, Kevin Thomas & Aalok Gandhi Tracking: Tanmay Mishra Editing: Jeff Eames & Tanmay Mishra Mixing: Emerald City Productions Special Effects: Tanmay Mishra Mastering: Vocal Mastering Album Art: Murr...    less