Poem by 17th Century Unitarian minister and poet John Mason, music composed and performed by David W Solomons [aka the dwsChorale]. This particular setting was composed with a small mixed-ability choir in mind, so the voices are mainly in two parts ...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Poem by 17th Century Unitarian minister and poet John Mason, music composed and performed by David W Solomons [aka the dwsChorale]. This particular setting was composed with a small mixed-ability choir in mind, so the voices are mainly in two parts (men's and women's voices), splitting to four parts (SATB) occasionally, where the words suggest it. The musical style is reminiscent of the 19th century although the piano part does go into 20th century style syncopation at times.  

Brethren wishes all of you a blessed Christmas Eve! In times like these, with so much uncertainty in the world, isn't it good to know that God sent His son as a tiny baby, so that we may rest in His love and Peace. In that assurance, Brethren offers Ron H...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Brethren wishes all of you a blessed Christmas Eve! In times like these, with so much uncertainty in the world, isn't it good to know that God sent His son as a tiny baby, so that we may rest in His love and Peace. In that assurance, Brethren offers Ron Huff's setting of "All is Well"..."Born is our Lord and Savior! Sing Alleluia!"  

"Let's sing, it's Spring!" is dedicated to my uncle and aunt, James and Daphne Shaw, and their amazing clan, the "Bowen island Shaws." I have given this song the sub-title: "A Crazy Choral Etude for Rolled Rs and Perfect 5ths." It is meant, no pun inte...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">"Let's sing, it's Spring!" is dedicated to my uncle and aunt, James and Daphne Shaw, and their amazing clan, the "Bowen island Shaws." I have given this song the sub-title: "A Crazy Choral Etude for Rolled Rs and Perfect 5ths." It is meant, no pun intended, to be a musical lark, great fun for a choir to sing, rolling Rs like crazy, with no holding back. NB: One day I woke up to the realization that I had independently written four choral works, each of which had evoked a different season, and so it seemed natural to group them together into a choral suite that I have called "The Ottawa Four Seasons Suite." "Let's sing, it's Spring!", with its rousing coda section, works perfectly as the closing number of this suite. Also of note, in early 2018, I applied to be a participant at one of the Vancouver Chamber Choir's Interplay workshops funded by the SOCAN Foundation and to my delight I was accepted. "Let's sing, it's Spring!" was one of the pieces that this amazing choir sight read for me on the sp...    is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

This brand new version of Good King Wenceslas is dedicated to my uncle Duncan Shaw of Vancouver. His "retirement project" - developing his own theory of gravity - has been a huge inspiration in my own compositional journey late in life. Some background...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">This brand new version of Good King Wenceslas is dedicated to my uncle Duncan Shaw of Vancouver. His "retirement project" - developing his own theory of gravity - has been a huge inspiration in my own compositional journey late in life. Some background: I have sung the traditional version of Good King Wenceslas since I was a kid. I fell in love with the lyrics and the story, but have always been puzzled by the way it was arranged, in particular the way that the "las" of Wenceslas lands on the downbeat. When I was young, I thought the lyrics were actually "Good King Wences last looked out!" All to say that I got inspired to create a totally different version. I used the 19th century poem by John Mason Neale, but I wanted to create a different "feel" to the story, to take it back in time to its origins in the Middle Ages - hence the medieval feel to much of the piece. I also felt that since the Wenceslas story is all about a journey, a setting in 3/4 time would create a better sense of that feeling, ra...    is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

"Peace on Earth" concert 11th December 2017 Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Theatre Musical director: Celia Leung Pianist: Emas Au Joy to the World (Medley) Arranged by Roger Emerson

This is a jazzed-up version by David W Solomons (www.dwsolo.com) of the old 16th Century French tune which was used in G R Woodward's carol "Ding Dong Merrily on High"; it is great fun to sing. It is quite different from the more well-known arrangeme...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">This is a jazzed-up version by David W Solomons (www.dwsolo.com) of the old 16th Century French tune which was used in G R Woodward's carol "Ding Dong Merrily on High"; it is great fun to sing. It is quite different from the more well-known arrangement and would make a nice change in a carol concert. The vocal parts here are all performed by Matthew Curtis  

Children choir "The Stars" Dečji hor "Zvezdice" Leskovac, Srbija Jelena Cvetković- dirigent Nikola Ilić- klavirska saradnja Zadužbina Ilije M. Kolarca- koncert "U RITMU EVROPE"

poem by Robert Burns music by David Dickau directed by Richard Janzen performed by RJC Chorale

Dorian mode setting of Psalm 23 by David W Solomons The Lord is my shepherd I shall lack nothing He makes me lie down in green pastures He leads me along the still waters. He restores my soul and makes me walk within the paths of righteousness ...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">Dorian mode setting of Psalm 23 by David W Solomons The Lord is my shepherd I shall lack nothing He makes me lie down in green pastures He leads me along the still waters. He restores my soul and makes me walk within the paths of righteousness for His name's sake Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale yet I will fear no evil for you are with me your rod and your staff comfort me still you have furnished my table in the presence of my foes my head you anoint with oil and my cup overflows Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me and my dwelling place shall be in God's house evermore.  is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

5th Movement of Scott Perkins' The Stolen Child, performed by the Hofstra Chamber Choir, December 14, 2012 David Fryling, Conductor Poetry by W.B. Yeats When you are old and gray and full of sleep And nodding by the fire, take down this book, A...  is).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreisplay:none;">5th Movement of Scott Perkins' The Stolen Child, performed by the Hofstra Chamber Choir, December 14, 2012 David Fryling, Conductor Poetry by W.B. Yeats When you are old and gray and full of sleep And nodding by the fire, take down this book, And slowly read, and dream of the soft look Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep; How many loved your moments of glad grace, And loved your beauty with love false or true; But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you, And loved the sorrows of your changing face. And bending down beside the glowing bars, Murmur, a little sadly, how love fled And paced upon the mountains overhead, And hid his face amid a crowd of stars.  is).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less