III. WATER FROM YouR SPRING What was in that candle's light that opened and consumed me so quickly? Come Back, my friend! The form of our love is not a created form. Nothing can help me but that beauty. There was a dawn I remember when...  moreIII. WATER FROM YouR SPRING What was in that candle's light that opened and consumed me so quickly? Come Back, my friend! The form of our love is not a created form. Nothing can help me but that beauty. There was a dawn I remember when my soul heard something from Your soul. I drank water from Your spring and felt the current take me. Texts by Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks © 1995 Coleman Barks. Used by permission. Performed by the Millennium Consort, Martin Neary, conductor, and the Pomona College Choir, Donna Di Grazia, director. Water Ruminations is a setting of six poems by the thirteenth-century poet Rumi, in English translations from the Persian by Coleman Barks, for double choir and organ. The poetry sings of literal and spiritual connections between water and sky, a drop of water and human life, flowing water and love, drinking water and its container, the giddiness of spring and rolling seas, and the ocean's gifts and singing. Its images, from 800 years ago, sp...    less

BJC is Back with a very special version of Tina Dico’s “FANCY”! Being trapped in our homes due to COVID-19 didn’t keep us from singing together – quarantine rather boosted our creativity and turned white walls and bed sheets, smartphones and bookshelves i...  moreBJC is Back with a very special version of Tina Dico’s “FANCY”! Being trapped in our homes due to COVID-19 didn’t keep us from singing together – quarantine rather boosted our creativity and turned white walls and bed sheets, smartphones and bookshelves into almost professional home studios. From rehearsing to audio recording and video production, the physical distance between us couldn’t stop our passion for making music together. In times that make us realize what’s most important to us, we felt closer than ever and really understood that … we don’t need fancy! Music and lyrics : Tina Dico (http://www.tinadico.com) Vocal arrangement: Rob Baltus (http://www.robbaltus.com) Audio production, mixing and conducting: Andrea Figallo (http://www.andreafigallo.com) Concept and video production: Nena Wagner (http://www.nena-wagner.de) http://www.bonnerjazzchor.de http://www.facebook.com/bonnerjazzchor https://instagram.com/bonnerjazzchor #bonnerjazzchor #acappella #gemEINSAMmusizieren  less

Voices of Gotham singing New York State of Mind at our Winter Show Take Me Back To Manhattan January 14, 2023

An SATB arrangement of Victor Hugo's remarkable poem "La coccinelle" -- the narrator looks Back on a moment in time when, as a teenager, he was preparing to kiss a girl. Unfortunately, a ladybug lands on her neck, however, which distracts him. He then rem...  moreAn SATB arrangement of Victor Hugo's remarkable poem "La coccinelle" -- the narrator looks Back on a moment in time when, as a teenager, he was preparing to kiss a girl. Unfortunately, a ladybug lands on her neck, however, which distracts him. He then removes the ladybug, but sadly the kiss flies off forever! If You enjoy this musical trip down memory lane, then I invite You to consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or an Alzheimer's support group in the area where You live. Thank You! https://alzheimer.ca/ Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "La coccinelle", which is dedicated to Emma. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact me at rain@magma.ca. I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their inval...    less

Song of the two snails who go to the funeral of a dead leaf. Poem by Jacques Prévert. Music composed for two unaccompanied altos (countertenors) and sung by David W Solomons (one of my first multitrack recordings Back in the early 1980s).

I wrote this Christmas carol Back in December last year. It came Highly Commended in Westminster School's Carol Competition in 2012, and was the first Highly Commended entry in The Times Carol Competition in 2013. Apologies for some sound distortion - I'v...  moreI wrote this Christmas carol Back in December last year. It came Highly Commended in Westminster School's Carol Competition in 2012, and was the first Highly Commended entry in The Times Carol Competition in 2013. Apologies for some sound distortion - I've tried my best to edit most of it out. The performers are credited at the end of the video. Hope You enjoy, and Merry Christmas!  

In their own words, Children's Choir singers explain what SHINE means to them in the context of singing in choir. Rollo Dilworth's "Shine On Me", as sung by the choir in rehearsal, provides the Back track for the video.

The Adlibitum Chorus is the official university choir of Batangas State University in the Philippines consisting of college students and alumni members. The Adlibitum Chorus is one of the oldest and active choirs of Batangas dating Back from 1980 to present.

Cantores Celestes Women's Choir, directed by Kelly Galbraith, performing Shen Khar Venakhi ( You are a Vineyard ) A song of praise to the Virgin Mary, dating Back at least 1000 years. Today it is often sung at Georgian weddings in honour of the bride. ...  moreCantores Celestes Women's Choir, directed by Kelly Galbraith, performing Shen Khar Venakhi ( You are a Vineyard ) A song of praise to the Virgin Mary, dating Back at least 1000 years. Today it is often sung at Georgian weddings in honour of the bride. You are a vineyard Just blossoming, Young and good, Springing up in Eden. A fragrant poplar, Growing in Paradise. May God adorn You, None is more worthy of praise. You Yourself, Are the sun brilliantly shining.  

Choir Masterclass with Kirby Shaw Internationally acclaimed composer, arranger and jazz singer, Kirby Shaw (USA), is Back by popular demand with his extraordinary workshops, choruses and masterclasses.   Choirs have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunit...