Alamire is a vocal consort whose focus has been medieval and Renaissance-era repertory, with a greater emphasis on sacred over secular music. The ensemble's number can range depending on repertory but usually features nine to twelve singers, led by director David Skinner. There are more male singers in the ensemble, typically at least three times as many as female. Alamire often uses instrumentalists in concerts and recordings, in particular members of the early music group Fretwork. Alamire regularly appears in concert throughout the U.K., Europe, and the U.S., and has made s...