Performed by Matthew Curtis (multitracking) Parody of the traditional German folk Song about the life of the farmer. In these versions the farmer takes advantage of many of the technological and biotechnical opportunities of science but the world change...  morePerformed by Matthew Curtis (multitracking) Parody of the traditional German folk Song about the life of the farmer. In these versions the farmer takes advantage of many of the technological and biotechnical opportunities of science but the world changes strangely. Scores in English: Men's voices: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20002321?aff_id=175705 Mixed choir: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20002319?aff_id=175705 Scores in German: Men's voices: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20002322?aff_id=175705 Mixed choir: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20002320?aff_id=175705  less

From the choir's CD, Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra, Star Song features Ed Henderson on guitar, Stephen Smith on piano, and Jodi Prosnick on acoustic bass. The poetry of American writer Luci Shaw jumped off the page for Vancouver musician Edward He...  moreFrom the choir's CD, Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra, Star Song features Ed Henderson on guitar, Stephen Smith on piano, and Jodi Prosnick on acoustic bass. The poetry of American writer Luci Shaw jumped off the page for Vancouver musician Edward Henderson. Its dazzling imagery is reflected in Henderson's score, commissioned with financial assistance from the Diane Loomer Commissioning Fund for Elektra Women's Choir and premiered at the choir's 2009 Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra concerts. Text: Luci Shaw from WinterSong 146 Music: Edward Henderson Publisher contact: info@edhendersonmusic.com The choir's new CD is available from elektra (dot) ca or from CDBaby (dot) com.  less

Bell'Arte Singers, Brenda Uchimaru, Artistic Director, performs Frank Ticheli's "Earth Song" at St. Simon-the-Apostle Church in Toronto, on November 17, 2012.

Canterbury Girls Choir performing the Dalmation Cradle Song (Folk Song, Roberts arr Kerry Boyle) in Boulogne Cathedral June 2015

Aurora Voices conducted by Sue Densem, performing The Mock Turtle's Song by Chris Artley, at Christchurch Big Sing Regional Competition, June 2019.

RJC Chorale sings in Calgary Alberta for students at Menno Simons Christian School. The first part of the Song got cut off - sorry.

THE SMALLEST Song is an SATB a cappella setting of a poem by Martha Collins. Performed by The College of St. Rose Chamber Choir, Dr. Michael Levi, Director. Score available at http://www.swirlymusic.org/composer/rich-campbell

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   of course it depends on how complex the Song is and how many verses there are.   Photo by Frodo Babbs   But how long does it take to ...

Click here if you like jazz! http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2Hqz94mYyXA%26feature%3Dshare&t=Swingle+Song+One-Man+Jazz+Choir Like me on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dan-Wright-multitr...  moreClick here if you like jazz! http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2Hqz94mYyXA%26feature%3Dshare&t=Swingle+Song+One-Man+Jazz+Choir Like me on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dan-Wright-multitracks/309402602408932 I'm back! So in most musician's careers there comes a point where they have to choose between making music that they enjoy or making music that is popular. With this Song I've chosen to do what I enjoy. I Hope you all will enjoy it too, but if not, don't worry, I will be getting back to Songs you recognize (eventually). As always no autotune or any vocal trickery. Please like, comment, and subscribe, and above all share with your friends! -Composed by Darmon Meader--  less

live performance December 2023