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God Bless the Master-Folk Songs of the Four Seasons - Winter by Ralph Vaughan Williams, SATB & orch.
Rachel L. Jackson, Minister of Music. conducts the Fremont Presbyterian Choir and Orchestra. Sacramento, California, December 10, 2022.
Arranged for SATB by John Whittaker
From FOLKSONGS OF THE FOUR SEASONS - IV. WINTER (1949, arr. 2020)
CELEBRATIN... moreRachel L. Jackson, Minister of Music. conducts the Fremont Presbyterian Choir and Orchestra. Sacramento, California, December 10, 2022.
Arranged for SATB by John Whittaker
From FOLKSONGS OF THE FOUR SEASONS - IV. WINTER (1949, arr. 2020)
CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF RALPH VAUGHN WILLIAMS
Instructed by the greats including Sir Charles Villiers Stanford and friend Gustav Holtz, Composer Ralph Vaughn Williams was one of the first to gather folk songs and carols From around the countryside of England in the early 20th century. He found his identity as a national composer with his synthesis of folk music, classical training and the experience gained as Musical Editor of the English Hymnal. Composed over the span of four decades culminating in 1949, Folksongs of the Four Seasons is a cantata of 16 songs commissioned by The Women’s Institute; four for each season. The Winter section take the listener on a journey through the Christmas practices of the working poor in Victorian England.
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Here's How Choirs Can Raise Funds For Charity
One of the most significant teachings From God is fostering the spirit of generosity towards others by providing aid to those in need. Church members willingly extend a helping hand and give their assistance to others, through actions such as aiding the l...
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ACS Video - "Medley"
Men of Faith Passing on the Faith through Songs of Praise: Continuing the Gospel Quartet tradition at Augsburg College (Minneapolis, Minn., U.S.A.), the mission of the Augsburg Centennial Singers is to present concerts that personalize a Christian faith a... moreMen of Faith Passing on the Faith through Songs of Praise: Continuing the Gospel Quartet tradition at Augsburg College (Minneapolis, Minn., U.S.A.), the mission of the Augsburg Centennial Singers is to present concerts that personalize a Christian faith and encourage listeners to establish and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ and to provide a fellowship for men who find joy in singing songs that have musical excellence, address the heart and reflect a variety of musical traditions.
This video was recorded in September 2008. For more information about the Centennial Singers, go to: http://centennialsingers.org/. less
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Come and Sing - Beautiful Minster and Beautiful Music!
Tim will lead you through a day exploring some of the well known and lesser known pieces by the two classic composers, Felix Mendelssohn and Josef Rheinberger. Music will include Mendelssohn's 'Choruses From Elijah', 'Hymn of Praise' and the stu...
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Does God mind if you sing badly in church?
[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...