Poem by 17th Century Unitarian minister and poet John Mason, music composed and performed by David W Solomons [aka the dwsChorale]. This particular setting was composed with a small mixed-ability choir in mind, so the voices are mainly in two parts ...  morePoem by 17th Century Unitarian minister and poet John Mason, music composed and performed by David W Solomons [aka the dwsChorale]. This particular setting was composed with a small mixed-ability choir in mind, so the voices are mainly in two parts (men's and women's voices), splitting to four parts (SATB) occasionally, where the words suggest it. The musical style is reminiscent of the 19th century although the piano part does go into 20th century style syncopation at times.  

Piano music for choir? Why not! Written originally for solo vocalist, I turned this into an SATB choral tongue-twister--a cappella--and then added a piano part, which was further orchestrated for choirs performing with orchestra during the holiday season....

Morgen! (Tomorrow!) by Richard Strauss (Voice and Piano) Arranged for SATB Chorus and Piano by Stanley M. Hoffman. Arrangement: © Copyright 2015 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing Group. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. ...  moreMorgen! (Tomorrow!) by Richard Strauss (Voice and Piano) Arranged for SATB Chorus and Piano by Stanley M. Hoffman. Arrangement: © Copyright 2015 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing Group. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Performed by The Singers Matthew Culloton, Conductor Steve Swanson, Piano Video co-produced by Stanley M. Hoffman and Naomi F. Hoffman Choral Conductors: to purchase copies of this score, the distributor is Canticle Distributing. www.canticledistributing.com Catalog No. 7774 The product page includes links to obtain an optional violin part (7774A), and a full score and parts for the version with orchestral accompaniment (full score 7775, instrumental parts 7776).  less

A score for female choir and piano. Lyrics by the Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel. Ensemble Vikra - conductor: Petra Grassi - piano: Martina Salateo Live recording 12/9/2016 International Choral Festival "Voci d'Europa" Basilica di San Gavino - Porto Tor...  moreA score for female choir and piano. Lyrics by the Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel. Ensemble Vikra - conductor: Petra Grassi - piano: Martina Salateo Live recording 12/9/2016 International Choral Festival "Voci d'Europa" Basilica di San Gavino - Porto Torres (SS) "If only I were able, I would sing the poplar rustling with silvery voice, the sun of the Kurst in a cool September, the buckwheat in the white sinkhole. If only I were able, I would sing one, single girl; I love her so much that I would change her for anything in the world, anything."  less

The treble solo at the beginning is based on the oboe solo of the orchestral version version and sums up some of the musical ideas used later in the work. This work reflects some of the history of Manchester as seen Through the eyes of local poet Audrey ...  moreThe treble solo at the beginning is based on the oboe solo of the orchestral version version and sums up some of the musical ideas used later in the work. This work reflects some of the history of Manchester as seen Through the eyes of local poet Audrey Vaughan, including its origins around the river Irwell, the original monastery which became Manchester Cathedral, the industrial revolution, the Peterloo Massacre, and the singing of church and cathedral choirs up to the present day. Music composed by David Warin Solomons Conductor: Zoltán Pad Tenor soloist: József Gál Treble soloist: Csongor Gyulai Organist: Zsolt Mészáros Pianist: Dániel Dinyés The boys' choir's conductor was Márton Tóth who taught the piece to the children. More information about Manchester Magnificat, including a video of the original 1994 performance with orchestra and the complete poem sequence, can be found at: http://www.dwsolo.com/serif/manchestermagnificat.html  less

The results of my piano practice half way Through my year long resolution! I've never played in public before...so this was kind of a big deal to me! Please donate to the MND Association UK at www.justgiving.com/singingrosielee

On Eagle's Wings Michael Joncas / arr. Paul A. Tate Alejandro Consolacion II, piano

V. Nikonov - violocello, M. Zharov - piano. 11.12.2011 - Tsaritsyno Estate Museum, Moscow.

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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “You can’t run a singing workshop here, we don’t have a piano.”   photo by Thomas Quine   It’s amazing ...