I get most of my choral news from twitter these days – it is a fascinating exercise to see news and opinions of our art come across that site. Here are a couple of recent tweets I have enjoyed. First, a reaction to the flash mob: Next, a […]
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Merry Christmas from ChoralNet
Random act of culture closes mall
Bizarre: Thousands had gathered at the shopping mall's food court to take part in a group rendition of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus as part of a flash-mob concert – when groups of people – often strangers – conspire on social networking websites to turn up at the same place at the same time and start singing. […]
Almost here
The King's College service is almost here. This great website that gives a history of the service as well as PDF versions of past years programs. Here is a little information about the 2010 service: This year's service includes favourite carols like 'Ding! Dong! merrily on high', 'God rest you merry, gentlemen' […]
Straight No Chaser 12-day mash-up
Fans of the Straight No Chaser version of The Twelve Days of Christmas record their own versions, cleverly edited into a single video.
Digital Christmas
Sorry the music’s so cheesy: