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Some of the most useful links
around for classical musicians
around for classical musicians
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Gerontius, the dream site for choirs and lovers of choral music. On the gerontius site you will find searchable directories of UK choirs and choral concerts, and other choral music resources.
Last fm is a free music listening site catering for all musical tastes including classical. Well worth a visit!
Rhinegold’s books and magazines are an essential part of everyday life for professional musicians, teachers, singers, pianists, impresarios, opera fans, music administrators and GCSE and A-level exam candidates studying music, drama and theatre studies.
And if you’re looking for jobs in music, you will find a selection of the best teaching, playing and management jobs from every sector of the industry. The full list is published fortnightly in Classical Music.
Rhinegold
Making Music supports and champions voluntary music. They represent and support over 2,800 voluntary and amateur music groups throughout the UK, including choirs, orchestras, music promoters, samba bands, jazz groups, festivals, handbell ringers, barbershop choruses, brass bands, and more...
The world's favourite online classical music subscription offering listening, downloads, custom CDs, and a huge resource of entertaining information to expand your classical music knowledge.
Professional singers, organists and choral directors who can be contracted at short notice to perform at any event
Your children could not have a better education than at Stowe with its stunningly beautiful surroundings and superb Music Department run by Simon Dearsley
Young Choirs provides opportunities for young people to discover the joy of choral singing. A really worthwhile organisation.
Sing for Pleasure encourages the enjoyment of better singing through: conductor training programme , events providing quality singing opportunities for children and adults and the provision of high quality teaching resources for both adults and children.
Young Choirs
Classical Net features more than 7500 files including more than 5200 CD, SACD, DVD and Book reviews and over 5500 links to other classical music web sites.
Based in Newport, Shropshire, Beaumaris is a chamber choir of around 30 voices. They have performed in Italy, France, Holland and Germany. And have broadcast on a number of occasions.
Brian and Claire Heald/ Wesley Church, Chester.
Brian is organist at Wesley Methodist Church, Chester and accompanist for The Vale Royal Singers. He gives regular recitals on both piano and organ in Chester. Claire is a Contralto Soloist she performed regularly for 16 years with the Chester St. Cecilia Singers and now with The Vale Royal Singers. Claire is also a Methodist Minister in the Chester Circuit.
The Wesley Church in Chester admirably serves all who live, work and enjoy leisure time in the centre of Chester. The recent £500,000 ‘Renewal 2010’ project upgrades the facilities to make the premises even more welcoming,
The Wesley Church in Chester admirably serves all who live, work and enjoy leisure time in the centre of Chester. The recent £500,000 ‘Renewal 2010’ project upgrades the facilities to make the premises even more welcoming,
A very useful listing of the majority of known British Choirs. Very Good links
Stars Entertainment, a fresh approach to supplying professional entertainment for
private and corporate events. Only top quality performers, available at short notice.
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ALG Sound & Lighting install sound systems, lighting & AV equipment nationwide. ALG cover any venue from schools, colleges, academy’s, studios, theatres, surgery’s, offices, showrooms, shops, public buildings through to bars, clubs and restaurants. ALG provide for long or short term contracts, sales, servicing and repairs.
The Gallery Singers
The Gallery Singers of Newport, Shropshire. A choir of 8 voices, intimate and entertaining performances. Visit Gallery Singers’ website for more information and contact details.
Radio 3 is the classical music channel of the BBC.
