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...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">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.  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">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.

Thomas RossIn conducts Quick's lively arrangement of this familiar Scottish folk Song, Phillip RossIn, Tenor

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform "CIndy" an American folk song arranged by Mack Wilberg durIng the 2016 Pioneer Day Concert. Pioneer Concert 2016

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

Trio arrangement by David W Solomons of the old English folk song about a young man who is sent out to work and fInds a lady who wants to marry him All parts sung by Matthew Curtis (www.choraltracks.com)

“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's StrIng Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World Choir for Peace. I Invite you to joIn me In supportIng their fundraisIng campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/w...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">more“Heiliger Dankgesang,” is my choral adaptation of the 3rd movement of Beethoven's StrIng Quartet Op. 132. Dedicated to Nicol Matt and the World Choir for Peace. I Invite you to joIn me In supportIng their fundraisIng campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/world-choir-for-peace-sIngIng-unites? Lyrics (adapted from Psalm 116): German: “Liebe erfüllt mich, weil meIn Gott die Stimme meInes Flehens erhört hat. Kehre zurück, meIne Seele, In deIne Ruh: denn meIn Gott hat dir wohlgethan. Liebe erfüllt mich. O Freude, O Wonne, Die Sonne! O Freude, das ich am Leben bIn. Liebe erfüllt mich.” English translation: “I am filled with love, for my God has heard the voice of my supplication. Return, my soul, to your rest: for my God has made you well. I am filled with love. O Joy, O Bliss, the Sun! O Joy that I am alive. I am filled with love.” Background: In July 2019, I went to one of Julian Armour’s Music and Beyond concerts In Ottawa, where I first heard the Bennewitz Quartet play Beethoven’s stunnIngly beautif...    Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

"Eu e Você", Brazilian folk song, arr. J. Edmund Hughes, piano accomp. Mary Ellen Loose. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the PerformIng Arts In Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber SIngers ensemble of the ...  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">more"Eu e Você", Brazilian folk song, arr. J. Edmund Hughes, piano accomp. Mary Ellen Loose. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the PerformIng Arts In Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber SIngers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Ah bem, berere bem, Dei a você meu coração, Outro amor en guistar, mas foi pura ilusão, Mandei arrumar uma casa lInda para, com você, meu bem morar, Sou feliz porque sei que terei você, ah, Eu e você. Ah, dear, my beloved one, I gave to you my heart Other love existed, but it was pure illusion I had a beautiful house prepared for us to live In together I am happy because I know that I will have you.  Ink" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

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 ...