Away in a manger (100 CFCs p. 16, Carols for Choirs 1 p.2) Away in a mangerNo crib for a bedThe little Lord JesusLay down His sweet headThe stars in the bright skyLooked down where He layThe little Lord JesusAsleep on the hay The cattle are lowingThe baby awakesBut little Lord JesusNo crying He makesIContinue reading “Carol singing words”
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Bach’s St Matthew Passion
I first had the pleasure (or honour?) of conducting Bach’s larger Passion work back in 2017, and will revisit it, this time with Wellington Choral Society and the Wellington Sinfonia, on 30th March 2019. About the performance Saturday 30th March 2019 at 7pmSt John’s Church, Wellington Musical Director: Laurence BlythEvangelist: Nicholas Hawker (tenor)Jesus: Tim MirfinContinue reading “Bach’s St Matthew Passion”
Eternal Light and more: Exmouth Choral Society’s 2019 programme
Exmouth Choral Society is about to kick-off its new singing term with a programme of 20th century choral works. The group is based in Exmouth – a seaside town on the south Devon coast – and draws enthusiastic singers from the town itself, along the Jurassic Coast, from both sides of the River Exe estuary,Continue reading “Eternal Light and more: Exmouth Choral Society’s 2019 programme”
Haydn “The Seasons” rehearsal resources
Note learning aids Choraline (direct link)Cyberbass (FREE) (direct link) Recommended recording National Forum of Music ChoirWrocław Baroque OrchestraGabrieli Consort Paul McCreesh
New for Christmas – Still, Still, Still
Each year I work with the wonderful Somerset Voices choir (a kind of scratch choral society) to plan and conduct the music for the Sing for Somerset carol service in Wells Cathedral. The service, which this year takes place on Saturday 15th December, benefits the work of the Somerset Community Foundation (you read all about theirContinue reading “New for Christmas – Still, Still, Still”
