Exmoor Singers facts for kids
The Exmoor Singers of London Chamber Choir is a special singing group from London, UK. They love to sing music, especially songs written by composers who are alive today. They really enjoy performing new music by British composers.
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What is a Chamber Choir?
A chamber choir is a smaller singing group, usually with about 20 to 40 singers. They often perform in smaller places, like churches or concert halls. The Exmoor Singers are known for their clear sound and their focus on modern music.
Singing with Famous Bands
The Exmoor Singers have worked with some well-known rock bands. This is quite unusual for a choir, making their performances very exciting!
Collaborating with Bloc Party
In 2007, the choir teamed up with the rock group Bloc Party. Their performance was shown on BBC Two television and heard on BBC Radio 1. Later, the choir recorded songs for Bloc Party's album, Intimacy (Bloc Party album), which came out in 2008.
Working with Snow Patrol
The choir also recorded music with another rock band, Snow Patrol. You can hear them on Snow Patrol's album, A Hundred Million Suns. Some choir members even performed live with Snow Patrol on BBC One television, on the show Later... with Jools Holland.
Recording with Noah and the Whale
More recently, members of the Exmoor Singers recorded music with the folk-rock group Noah and the Whale. These collaborations show how versatile and modern the Exmoor Singers are.
What is a Composer?
A composer is a person who writes music. The Exmoor Singers are especially interested in "living composers." This means they perform music by people who are still alive and creating new songs. This helps keep music fresh and exciting!
