You can find vast amounts of information on West Gallery music at the West Gallery Music Association web site. Reviews of books and CDs, and a wealth of literary references, can be found on the West Gallery Resources page. .
The Larks of Dean and the Gladly Solemn Sound are choirs in the north of England who sing West Gallery music. And in neighbouring Warwickshire you'll find Immanuel's Ground whose website contains a lot more information about West Gallery music.
On the other side of the Atlantic, Sacred Harp or Fasola singing has a lot in common with West Gallery music; indeed they share a common origin.
Dave Townsend has his own website at davetownsendmusic.com and he and Caroline Butler are also members of the Mellstock Band which plays music that would have accompanied West Gallery singing.
Andy Turner, who sings tenor with the Christminster Singers, has his own website at andyturnermusic.uk and is also a member of the ceilidh band Geckoes
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