Carol – Once in royal David’s city 1. Once in royal David’s city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child. 2. He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And […]
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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 Mirfin […]
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, […]
Haydn “The Seasons” rehearsal resources
Note learning aids Choraline (direct link)Cyberbass (FREE) (direct link) Recommended recording National Forum of Music ChoirWrocław Baroque OrchestraGabrieli ConsortPaul McCreesh https://open.spotify.com/album/3iStZqePwWfGFjaVusfNcW?si=OGmFaYFzQ56LpDtWu-S6Og
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 their […]
