Overview
About the event
Singing in rounds has a history that dates back at least several centuries, or maybe even longer. The oldest published English part-songs date back to the 17th century, but evidence of them dates back even further, to 12th century Europe and beyond.
The concept of round singing is simple, but it has such an incredible sound when executed well. It typically requires at least three or four voices so that each can join into the song at a separate time but come out sounding amazing!
English nursery rhymes such as Three Blind Mice and Row, Row, Row Your Boat, as well as the Australian song Kookaburra are among the most popular rounds, often sung around the campfire by girl scouts and others who enjoy camping. However, serious composers have also written many songs in this format. More recently, a cappella groups and barbershop quartets have put a whole different spin on singing in the round.
Rounds Resounding Day is a special day that was founded in 1987 to promote this important act of singing in the round. The focus is especially on the important elements of singing, including harmony, rhythm and timing. Of course, no matter how it is celebrated, this day is likely to prove a resounding success!
