Creating musical partnerships, projects and performances across the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Resounds is an officially accredited Commonwealth musical organisation. Established in 2005, our mission is to connect musical cultures, and to promote initiatives and partnerships in Commonwealth countries. We have a special focus upon music education and composition.
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales sends his heartfelt thanks for the wonderful musical accompaniment by young musicians from The Commonwealth Resounds at the launch of the Prince’s Trust International in Malta. They added something very special to the occasion.
’A Song for the Commonwealth’ has been a masterpiece of a project, with its wonderfully international ‘cast of thousands’, and its extraordinary reach, via music, all around the world. I will continue to be inspired by it; it was my own personal highlight from the Platinum Jubilee. I hope all of you who took part will remain proud of your involvement, as this was something really special. The life-affirming song, and the hundreds of new arrangements and projects it gave life to, form a major piece of heritage from the Jubilee, and a very positive portrait of choral life around the world in 2022. Thanks to all who sang or played this music, who taught, arranged and filmed it – something very important was created here.
In celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s extraordinary 70 year dedicated reign over the UK and the Commonwealth, the Lighting of the Beacons will occur on 2nd June 2022 throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK Overseas Territories and for the first time, in each of the capital cities of the Commonwealth. I thought it would add to this special moment in The Queen’s life, if a unique song was sung by individual choirs throughout the Commonwealth as the Beacons are lit throughout the various time zones, on 2nd June next year. I could think of no better organisation than my friends from The Commonwealth Resounds to organise a competition to find the winning song to be sung during this historic evening of celebration.
The sights and sounds of Commonwealth Resounds and of the Kampala CHOGM will long live with me
Latest news
Flourish!
The Commonwealth Resounds is delighted and very proud to be working in partnership with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group in this special projectAs part of the Birmingham 2022 Festival, BCMG presents Flourish!, a Creative City Project generously funded by Birmingham...
West End Kids!
West End Kids Here is something really special - The West End Kids! This amazing video showcases the talents of the ensemble. They performed for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at the prestigious Coutts Reception on 2nd June as the Beacons were lit across the entire...
Lorraine Lionheart sings our Song for the Commonwealth, A Life Filled with Grace
Lorraine Lionheart sings a Life Lived With Grace.The UK based African music artist was born and raised in the Kalahari Desert, in Botswana, the country they call the jewel of Africa and one of the most romantic African countries. She has a pure experience of growing...
Third Culture Collective Perform at Houses of Parliament
On 17 March 2022, The Third Culture Collective, The Commonwealth Resounds Ensemble in Association played at the prestigious Houses of Parliament in London, as part of the 2022 Westminster Seminar. The Third Culture Collective trio, featuring Shri Gadhvi on tabla,...
Commonwealth International Composition Award Grand final 2022 in pictures!
Photos from our Grand Final of the Commonwealth International Composition Award held at the Princess Alexandra Hall, Royal Over-Seas League.
National Lottery Community Fund Support
We are delighted to receive funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to help support our work for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacons Song for the Commonwealth. The project has been running for nearly a year already, but as we approach Jubilee Day we were...
Our current projects
Go Compose!
Find out about our international Go Compose projects! In collaboration with Sound and Music. Go Compose enables young musicians to create new music with professional musicians.
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacons
As a special, unique tribute to Her Majesty The Queen, a brand new Song for the Commonwealth will be commissioned to be sung by choirs in all 54 Commonwealth countries at the same time as the lighting of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons on June 2nd 2022.
The Commonwealth Resounds is delighted and honoured to be organising this important element of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons.
The Commonwealth International Composition Award Shortlist Announced
Young composers from all over the world are warmly invited to apply for the Commonwealth International Composition Award 2022. Now in its third year, this exciting competition offers entrants outstanding training opportunities and awards for their work, plus a chance to hear their music performed by professional musicians in prestigious London venues
Apply Now for the opportunity to take part