"Mother, Please Explain", No. 2 from "Bergerettes". Traditional French country song, from a setting by J. B. Weckerlin, arr. John Lewers. English translation by Sigmund Spaeth. Recorded live on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in For...  more"Mother, Please Explain", No. 2 from "Bergerettes". Traditional French country song, from a setting by J. B. Weckerlin, arr. John Lewers. English translation by Sigmund Spaeth. Recorded live on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Mother, please explain, what is love? Won't you tell me? Does one feel joy, or is it sad? How am I to know what of late befell me? For now my life no more is glad. Oh, tell me, is loving always kind? Suppose a gentle swain is sighing, Should I be denying? Not long since, to me came a shepherd fair Handsome as could be, and promptly he did swear That he loved me well. How could I tell? How could I tell? If he should come and say the same again, What shall I answer then? What shall I answer then? No one in the village compares with his beauty Whatever he may do or say Is so ful...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Apparently it’s the summer break here in the UK. the weather is sunny, choir doesn’t start Back until September, kids are off school and ice c...

Do you love to sing? Cantores Celestes Maritimes, the Saint John Men's Chorus and conductor Kelly Galbraith are welcoming new choristers. the repertoire is chosen from the finest music from the 11th to 21st century that is inspiring and relevant. You will...  moreDo you love to sing? Cantores Celestes Maritimes, the Saint John Men's Chorus and conductor Kelly Galbraith are welcoming new choristers. the repertoire is chosen from the finest music from the 11th to 21st century that is inspiring and relevant. You will sing with some of Southern NB's finest musicians. An exciting 2023-2024 season planned! cantorescelestes@hotmail.com saintJohnmenschorus@gmail.comCantores Celestes Maritimes Saint John Men's Chorus Director Kelly Galbraith Accompanist: Dr. Kevin Langford Accompanist: Rebecca Burrill www.cantorescelestes.com Facebook: Cantores Celestes Twitter: @Cantores_Choir YouTube: Kelly Galbraith cantorescelestes@hotmail.com  less

Concierto ofrecido por el Coro Angel Émbil y la Orquesta Clásica de Asturias bajo la dirección de Daniel Sánchez Velasco el 23 de diciembre del 2011 en el Auditorio de Pola de Siero.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As choir starts Back after a break, you might notice a few new faces in the ranks.   photo by Scott A. Thornbloom   Bringing in new r...

Adeste Fideles, de John Reading Concierto de Navidad en el Monasterio de Santa María de El Paular, Rascafría, Madrid Coral Santiago Apóstol de Casarrubuelos Solista gospel: Pilar Dios Dúo soprano-contralto: Bianca Pita y Araceli Pompa Director: Mariano García

the Surrey Youth Chamber Choir sings "Jaakobin Pojat" by Pekka Kostiainen at the 2010 Choral Kathaumixw in Powell River. (Contemporary competition.)

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   … and there is a place in a choir somewhere for everybody.     Frank joined our choir a while Back. He hadn’t sung for ages, bu...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Back in January I shared with you my journey so far of Becoming a choir leader.     Yes, I am a choir leader, and I have one community choir...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A while Back I went to a singing workshop led by an internationally acclaimed workshop leader. I was very disappointed at the lack of teaching skills...