Patapan is a traditional song from the Burgundy region in France. It’s also known in English as Willie Take Your Little Drum. It was written by Bernard de la Monnoye around 1700. My English version here is a singing translation, so feel free to sing ...  morePatapan is a traditional song from the Burgundy region in France. It’s also known in English as Willie Take Your Little Drum. It was written by Bernard de la Monnoye around 1700. My English version here is a singing translation, so feel free to sing along in English :-) Guillaume prends ton tambourin Toi, prends ta flûte, Robin; Au son de ces instruments "Turelurelu, patapatapan" Au son de ces instruments Je dirai Noel gaîment. Willie take your little drum With your flute oh Robin come With the sound of flute and drum tootle tootle toot, bing a bang a boom with the flute and with the drum I will say Nowell with joy. C'était la mode autrefois De louer le Roi des rois Au son de ces instruments "Turelurelu, patapatapan" Au son de ces instruments Il nous en faut faire autant. In the goodly olden days The king of kings we'd praise with the drum and with the flute tootle tootle toot, bing a bang a boom, with the flute and with the drum we should do alike just so  less

The published version is for SATBB a cappella - (with occasional splits) The performance for this video is by the composer multitracking as the dwsChorale arranged for male voices and instruments. A performance by a live choir (a cappella and at the co...  moreThe published version is for SATBB a cappella - (with occasional splits) The performance for this video is by the composer multitracking as the dwsChorale arranged for male voices and instruments. A performance by a live choir (a cappella and at the correct pitch) can be heard on the score page. The words are my own and tell of children playing in the dusty streets (ie of Bethlehem) unaware that a miracle has happened and asking them to look up to where the angels are singing.  

Parody of the traditional German folk song about the life of the farmer (Im Märzen der Bauer). In this version the farmer takes advantage of many of the technological and biotechnical opportunities of science but the world changes strangely. This is the...  moreParody of the traditional German folk song about the life of the farmer (Im Märzen der Bauer). In this version the farmer takes advantage of many of the technological and biotechnical opportunities of science but the world changes strangely. This is the original German version - the English version is also available on this site  

Surrey Harmony's Barbershop version of Bohemian Rhapsody, sung in the Sweet Adelines Region 31 Showcase, May 2008.

Concerto Polifonico - Chiesa di S. Antonio, Messina, 03/01/2012

Recorded live at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois on March 3, 2012. he Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the choral music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque...  moreRecorded live at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois on March 3, 2012. he Marion Consort, under the artistic direction of Amy Bearden, is an a cappella ensemble specializing in the choral music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Since forming in November of 2010, The Marion Consort have performed in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Arlington Heights. This past August, they had the privilege of performing at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of the Classical Music Mondays series. Their mission is to present performances for various audiences with music by well known composers, while also exploring the works of lesser known composers. The Marion Consort can divide into duos, trios, octets, etc. for a well-rounded and blended performance. Check out our facebook page for more live recordings! www.facebook.com/themarionconsort  less

CHIJ KC Choir at Sing 'n' Joy Vienna 2012, the 1st Choir festival & 28th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition singing Der Wassermann

CHIJ KC Choir at Sing 'n' Joy Vienna 2012, the 1st Choir festival & 28th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition singing Salve Regina

The College of Wooster Chorus performing Eric Whitacre's "Goodnight Moon." Recorded on December 1, 2012 using a Flip Video camera.

Concerto Madonna della salute 17.11.2012. Uno dei pezzi che proponiamo più spesso a Messa.