Tail Toddle – a dirty little Scottish folk song.

Hello LVW-ers.  Seems we’ve started a mad rush on people organising singing groups in the area.  I’ve spotted no less than 5 advertising in the local rags now.  More opportunities for people to sing!  That can only be a good thing. That being said, here’s a new one for you to have a go at. … Read more

Guitar and/or Ukulele chords for The Virgin Mary

Richard asked me for guitar and uke chords for The Virgin Mary, so here they are. Anyone else wishing to have a go, please be my guest. Maybe we could all come into the next class with ukuleles. That would be riotous, wouldn’t it? Okay, here’s the rub with this piece.  For vocal reasons I … Read more

Some help with the Italian

For those of you who have asked for a little Italian help I’ve prepared an audio file of me reading the words to Vieni o guerriero vindice, our Aida chorus from our last session.  I’m also including a page of the words so you can follow along.  YEE-HAH! Vieni al guerriero vindice_1 Vieni, o guerriero … Read more

Aida, anyone? Here are some parts….

And I apologise in advance for the slightly funky new sounds of the audio.  I’m using a new Sibelius software package and haven’t had the time to sort through the sounds yet.  What can I say?  Get over it. 😉 First, here are all 3 parts together: Aida chorus – All 3 Parts Now for … Read more

Drink to Me Only Just a Little More….

Hello LVWers, Lovely work last night!  You’re getting quite a splendid sound at times, really warm and rich.  It’s a pleasure to hear.  I know we’re reaching our summer break but since we have one more session I thought I’d put my arrangement of Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes up here (same one … Read more

Secondate aurette amiche (from Cosi fan tutte by Mozart)

Here’s another one to be working on as I think we’ll be going back to this piece soon. Maybe it’s one to sing for our guests at our end of term party?  Well, no, probably not. Not enough time to rehearse.  Consider it a summer assignment. Soprano audio *Mind, this next one is labelled Soprano … Read more

Come Sirrah Jack

*29 January, 2018––Please note that I have reworked the original audio files for you as the originals from way back when were woefully inadequate.  I’ve also added the above video of the King Singers doing a marvelous rendition for your enjoyment.  PAK Dear LVW members, here are the parts and audio for Come Sirrah Jack … Read more

Moon River, wider than a mile…..

Okay, here’s the first proper post––individual parts excerpted from our Moon River arrangement.  Above your part is your vocal line played on a pretty voice synthesizer. Put the sound up on your computer and click the little yellow arrow thingy below.  No words, I’m afraid––just your part.  So, go to it! Here’s a PDF of … Read more