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Formed in 1991, The Majellan Singers are an ensemble of around 18 singers whose musical backgrounds vary from professional to enthusiastic amateur. The aim of the group is to provide an opportunity for women to develop their choral skills in a friendly and supportive environment and to produce choral music of a high standard, with an emphasis on a capella repertoire.
As well as their own concerts, the singers sometimes join with other artists, including mixed voice groups. Festivals, weddings and other events also feature on the choir’s calendar
Formed in 1991, The Majellan Singers are an ensemble of around 18 singers whose musical backgrounds vary from professional to enthusiastic amateur. The aim of the group is to provide an opportunity for women to develop their choral skills in a friendly and supportive environment and to produce choral music of a high standard, with an emphasis on a capella repertoire.
As well as their own concerts, the singers sometimes join with other artists, including mixed voice groups. Festivals, weddings and other events also feature on the choir’s calendar
Vision statement and Artistic goals
- To provide an opportunity for women to develop their choral skills in a friendly and supportive environment
- To perform at appropriate functions and events
- To further members’ and non-members’ musical appreciation
- To produce choral music at a high standard
Musical Repertoire
The choir sings a wide variety of sacred and secular music, including spirituals, madrigals, and contemporary works, for example:
- Monteverdi motets (O Crux Benedicta; O Domine Jesu Christe
- Surgens Jesus); Ave Maria (Holst)
- There is a Balm in Gilead (W Dawson)
- Away, thou shalt not love me (John Wilbye)
- In Winter Cold (William Byrd); To Be Sung on Water (Samuel Barber)
- Hvalite Gospoda s Nebes (D S Bortnianskii)
- Uluru Dreaming (Ruth Lee Martin)
- A Bunch of Thyme (Traditional arr. Michael Neum)
- I Can’t Give you Anything But Love (Fields and McHugh arr. Kirby Shaw)
- Chindia (A dance at sunset) (Alexandru Pascanu)
- Natural Woman (Goffin, King and Wexler)
