Winning performance at the German National Choir Competition 2010 in Dortmund

The traditional tune here from our 2010 Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service. We are joined by six extras (college students from ATU and OBU).

I want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece ha...  moreI want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece had to be purposeful and meaningful. The inspiration for this score comes from the first time I was able to hear my son's heartbeat during an ultrasound. It was a magical and exciting moment that I will never forget; however, leading up to that specific moment there was an element of tension. Six months prior to hearing my son's heartbeat, my wife and I found ourselves in a very different situation with the outcome of an ultrasound. We arrived at the hospital excited to meet our child, only to discover we had silently miscarried. I had never felt so deflated and aimless in one sudden moment. It was as if I was a boat, drifting, with no direction in my life. Fast forward to this ultrasound with our soon-to-be son. You can imagine the excitement and fear we bo...    less

The University of WIsconsin - Eau Claire Concert Choir Conductor, Gary R. Schwartzhoff Composer, Zachary J. Moore Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Comp.arr Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/zach-moore-5

Recorded on 25. 06. 2016. at the Night of the Museums in the Budapest History Museum.

Recorded on 03. 22. 2015 in the Museum Kiscell

http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Scott_Villard From "Seven Marian Motets"

Choir: Częstochowa Philharmonic Choir "Collegium Cantorum" Director: Janusz Siadlak http://collegiumcantorum.com/ http://facebook.com/collegiumcantorum

The Lamb - poem by William Blake, composed by John Tavener - Performed by Ottawa Choir, The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 18, 2009. The Stairwell Carollers are an cappella Ottawa Choir, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie. A non-profit organization, the...  moreThe Lamb - poem by William Blake, composed by John Tavener - Performed by Ottawa Choir, The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 18, 2009. The Stairwell Carollers are an cappella Ottawa Choir, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie. A non-profit organization, they raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.  

That Choir Carols - December 13, 2015 (conducted by Craig Pike) Metropolitan United Church, Toronto ON Recorded by Kris O'Reilley Christmas Bells - Gordon Young & Lowell Mason www.thatChoir.com