The Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured ...  moreThe Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a “Poetry in Motion” series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan’s West Side one day when I saw the poem “Heaven,” by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured by the simple beauty of Patrick’s poem, and the mystery of the first line, “It will be the past.” I loved his vision and thought immediately that I wanted to compose music for this poem. Mystery, joy, wonder. “Heaven” is the winner of choral composition competitions sponsored by both the Manhattan Choral Ensemble and Georgia College. Performed by the Georgia College Max Noah Singers, Dr. Jennifer Flory conducting.  less

(La Esclavitud - Traducción al Español abajo) - - - Lesklavaj (Slavery) is part of a 3-movement work titled “Ayiti” (Haiti). (listen to the other two movements at the links below). The first movement depicts the remarkable story of the captured African...  more(La Esclavitud - Traducción al Español abajo) - - - Lesklavaj (Slavery) is part of a 3-movement work titled “Ayiti” (Haiti). (listen to the other two movements at the links below). The first movement depicts the remarkable story of the captured Africans who were reduced to slaves by European settlers in the American continent, particularly in the Caribbean. The second movement recounts the indepence of Haiti; and the third movement is about the Perseverance of the country which to this day, Haiti is fighting with fury to keep its freedom. “No human being must live on their knees; slavery in all its forms is an affront to the Divine Creator. The sense of wonder teaches us to discover all the beauty and the magnificence of the creation, and the extraordinary richness of our humanity. Diversity and unity, respect and solidarity, compassion and generosity are what makes a free man.” -Gabriel T. Guillaume (Lyricist & father of the composer) - - - score available at: https://sydneyguillaume.com/product/le...    less

Ubi Caritas, Paul Mealor May 2012 Trinity College Chapel Toronto, Ontario Cantabile Chamber Singers

The Choir of King's College, Cambridge sing John Rutter's "Dormi Jesu". This was its first performance - 1998. Love the unexpected ending.

There is a beautiful tree on top of the mountain It has soft leaves and needle-like thorns I wish to climb that tree on the mountain A bird rests on its branches How I wish I can catch the bird But I know I cannot

Emil Råberg's "Spring Tune," from "Approximately Four Improvisations." The College of Wooster Chorus, Lisa Wong, director. J. Michael Holmes, saxophone. Recorded in Scheide Music Center, 2016.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some choirs don’t perform at all (see choirs that don’t perform). But most choirs, at some point, will want to share their hard work with...

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Douglas Knight, organ David Crown, conductor This is the first track from their CD - ADVENT CALENDAR (Stone Records 5060192780338).

The champions competition: Хоры университетов и других ВУЗов • University and College choirs (C7) Nizhny Novgorod State University Choir (NNSU) Дирижёр • Conductor: Larisa Erykalova Nizhny Novgorod, Россия • Russia "Metelni Khram" - Sergei Khvoshc...  moreThe champions competition: Хоры университетов и других ВУЗов • University and College choirs (C7) Nizhny Novgorod State University Choir (NNSU) Дирижёр • Conductor: Larisa Erykalova Nizhny Novgorod, Россия • Russia "Metelni Khram" - Sergei Khvoshchinsky, lyrics – V. Ustinov Производство Медиа Центр ННГУ • Production UNN Media Center  

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown (conductor) Robert Pecksmith (organ) Stephen O'Driscoll (baritone) Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral (London), 6 February 2012 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Accession to the Throne Fac...  moreThe Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown (conductor) Robert Pecksmith (organ) Stephen O'Driscoll (baritone) Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral (London), 6 February 2012 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's Accession to the Throne Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Website: http://www.somervillemusicsociety.com