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My good friend Bill Russell posted this on Facebook and I had to share it with you. Opera stories abound, but this one is priceless. I thought my own City Opera debut was fraught but this knocks me into the shade! And you had to know Jerry Hadley (and I only knew him slightly) to … Read more

Mozart’s Dona nobis pacem

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At long last, here are the parts for Dona nobis pacem. Apologies for the oversight and for the slightly rude graphic, but it was just too perfect to resist. I’m sure Mozart would have loved it.             Dona nobis pacem – All 3 audio parts Soprano audio part Alto audio … Read more

O magnum misterium for SAB voices – Tomás Luis de Victoria

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Hi All, Here are the parts for the Victoria which we began on Thursday evening. Have patience with it. It’s stunningly beautiful but it is more difficult than most other pieces we have tackled thus far. You guys are good! You’ll conquer it! Apologies to the basses in advance for having 7 bars of silence … Read more

Musicianship work

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Hi all, Here’s a link to a bit of an explanation of scales, key signatures, rhythms and the like, which may be helpful to some of you.  We’re happy to give even more information down the line, if you’re very keen.  Hope it’s helpful. Carol Musicianship Lesson 1

Boyce Alleluia

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Here’s a recording of the Boyce Alleluia: individual lines, all together and various combinations. Try holding your own part. And enjoy! Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 All 3 Parts Parts 1 & 2 Parts 1 & 3 Parts 2 & 3

Name That Tune 6

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For those of you who missed the last session, here’s our latest Name That Tune! No cheating, no playing… find the rhythm, find some notes & intervals, and see what you come up with. Answers on the 14th. Enjoy! P&C

A lovely new Silent Night arrangement

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                      Here’s a really unusual arrangement of Silent Night. I think it presents some new and interesting harmonies without losing the spirit and beauty of the carol. I hope you enjoy learning and singing it. Download a printable copy of Silent Night  All 3 Parts … Read more

Orkney Lullaby

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Sorry for the late posting of parts, everybody.  I seem to have fallen a bit behind this past week.  Perhaps I was thinking that since everyone was singing this so well already that the study parts were irrelevant.  But at long last, here they are. I’ve heard complaints from a couple of youse that the … Read more