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Gloria by Chris Williams to be released on 1 February 2012 - 20 January

Energetic and full of contrasts, the Gloria demonstrates a wonderfully rhythmic portrayal of the text. Chris takes his singers on a breathtaking musical journey through all the changing moods of the piece, allowing them to let go and enjoy the exhilarating, vibrant rhythms of the faster sections and then to draw breath and relax back into the more calm and reflective passages. As with all Chris’ music, it is accessible and offers singers and audiences something a little different with its catchy rhythmic portrayal of the text.As a conductor it is easy to programme, sitting happily alongside a wide range of repertoire in both large and small scale concerts.  The work is also available with a piano duet version as an alternative to the full orchestra. 

New workshops open for sign up - 5 January
Three new workshops are already in place for 2012. All three will and introduce participants to the Tsunami Requiem and a a selection of carols by Chris Williams from the popular Nowell! Nowell! collection. Registration from 9.30 and an informal concert for family and friends at 3.30.  Check the events schedule for a workshop near you.

Fantastic response to English Philharmonia workshop with Exeter Philharmonic Choir - 24 September

It was a complete delight to be with the Exeter Philharmonic Choir and members of other local choirs at our workshop on Saturday. There was such a friendly welcoming atmosphere and lovely to see singers so obviously enjoying Chris William’s music. On only one days rehearsing, the choir managed to create a magical atmosphere during the Tsunami Requiem.

At the end you could have heard a pin drop! Singers commented on 'the fantastic music' describing it as evocative, moving and a joy to sing! The workshop included the Tsunami Requiem and a selection of Chris's carols from the Nowell! Nowell! publication. Singers also enjoyed the mix of new music and work on vocal technique. Read comments from some of the singers.

Now on Facebook and Youtube - 15 September
Join us on our newly launched facebook page and let us know what you think - we would love to hear from you. We've also uploaded some of our carols to our new youtube channel so you can share them with you friends.

English Philharmonia at ABCD convention - 27 August 2011
We will be at this year's ABCD convention at the Birmingham Conservetoire, so do come along and join us. You can also take advantage of our special convention prices - 20% discount off RRP for all our fabulous scores.

2 new collections by Chris Williams - July 2011
After Bach, contains three transcriptions of well loved favourites by J.S.Bach for mixed voices. Lighthearted arrangements in swinger singer style this will be a great addition to your repetoire. The Cuckoo, is a wonderful collection of 10 folk songs, sea shanties and rounds in new refreshing arrangements - something for everyone.

New release - Tsunami Requiem - June 2011
The Tsunami Requiem by Chris Williams, which received a standing ovation at the Royal Festival Hall in 2008 with both singers and audiences visibly moved by the music in now available. It is an enormously moving and intense work for mixed choir. children's choir, brass, organ and percussion telling the story of the devastating tsunami which hit Southern India in 2004.