Hafa adai Cantate-ians! We are gearing up for another exciting season. First Rehearsal starts, Thursday, Aug 1st at St. John's parish hall in upper tumon. Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome. No auditions needed. We're looking for solos, du...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

"Glory to God in the Highest" at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Rochester, MN directed by Al Reesnes

Arrangement for men's voices by Alan Cruise-Johnston Words shown on screen Score available for Free download

PIE JESU - by John Conahan. SATB piano (optional String Ensemble). This is an accompanied setting of both the Pie Jesu and Agnus Dei texts. In this video, you'll be able to view the complete score in tandem with a performance. More information and additio...  morePIE JESU - by John Conahan. SATB piano (optional String Ensemble). This is an accompanied setting of both the Pie Jesu and Agnus Dei texts. In this video, you'll be able to view the complete score in tandem with a performance. More information and additional scores, visit www.johnconahan.com. (© John Conahan)  

Just ordered one of these.  Can't wait to get it and wear it to my chorus Rehearsal..   Should raise a laugh or two!! You can get one from:   http://teespring.com/SingInTune (different styles of T shirt and hoodies also available...

"Da pacem Domine" is dedicated to two of my dear relatives named James. I felt the inspiration to start this piece in the weeks leading up to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which my dear grandfather Jimmy Rain (1895-1974) had serv...  more"Da pacem Domine" is dedicated to two of my dear relatives named James. I felt the inspiration to start this piece in the weeks leading up to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which my dear grandfather Jimmy Rain (1895-1974) had served in the Canadian forces, in one of the most dangerous roles, as a runner in northwestern France. This song honours his memory and the love that he showed me as a boy and a young man growing up. Shortly after starting this piece, I then learned that my dear cousin Jamie Shaw (1959-2019) was gravely ill and with his permission, I have dedicated this piece to him as well. Jamie's courage, good spirit and humour throughout his illness was an inspiration to all of us who knew him. "Da pacem Domine" is a musical search for peace: both external peace, between individuals, groups, societies, nations; and internal peace, to find a restful spot within the soul, amidst the serious tensions and conflicts seemingly inherent in the human stream of existence. It explor...    less

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Excellence isn't easy.  We appreciate that which costs us greatly and often treat that which is Free with disdain. The more it costs us, the greater the “value.” Being part of a Good Ensemble is not easy, fast, or cheap. Most people, when...