Randall Stroope's setting of the W B Yeats poem "The Cloths of Heaven" Sung by Bournemouth Male voice Choir

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   We bandy terms around like ‘authentic voice’ and ‘natural voice’ when we talk about singing.   photo by Jean Spector &nbs...

World Premiere performance at the CMEA Conference in Colorado Springs on January 27, 2012) ----- English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! lift your feet up so you won't miss it, Wake up, take advantage, The Tap-Tap is warming up! ...  moreWorld Premiere performance at the CMEA Conference in Colorado Springs on January 27, 2012) ----- English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! lift your feet up so you won't miss it, Wake up, take advantage, The Tap-Tap is warming up! If your legs are short, get a head start; The best time is now, Don't say you didn't know, Those who are wise are those who lead. Don't let time pass you by, It's time for you to get on board, The Tap-Tap is leaving now, It's time for us to go! Hurry up, walk quickly! lift your feet up and don't miss it, The Tap-Tap is taking off! Don't fool around, get on! Don't wait, don't stare, Don't joke around, get on! The Tap-Tap might just leave you! Get up! Stand proud! Those of you who know what you want, Those of you with your minds made up, Don't miss a great opportunity To do something for the nation! Listen, don't miss a great opportunity to do something, Get up, stand proud, don't sit around and wait! Get up! Let's...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, follo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, fo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, follo...    less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One voice program. We bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help people connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, we can change the world… one voice at a time. With One voice choirs are led by professional conductors and meet weekly, follo...    less