during Holy Family Parish's (Kamias, QC) NOTES TO Mary, A music festival in honor of the month of the rosary.. October 27, 2012

he world premiere of "Forgiveness by Dane A Carten with text by Emanual Wolff. Recorded at the First United Methodist Church in Tucson, AZ on May 6th, 2023. Full text: "Show me eyes like scars to soothe and seethe the thoughts thrice far an...  morehe world premiere of "Forgiveness by Dane A Carten with text by Emanual Wolff. Recorded at the First United Methodist Church in Tucson, AZ on May 6th, 2023. Full text: "Show me eyes like scars to soothe and seethe the thoughts thrice far and smoothly breathe calm vision light - ajar and free, this vision gift that's deep as dust, and hard as feather leaves; sweet nectar light of lust and color brilliance; this stroke of sight's delivery."​​ ​ Program notes: As I was searching for text for a new composition in 2019, I stumbled upon a long-time friend’s poetry book and devoured it. Emanual Wolff’s MooNlight HoWling spoke to me in its dark corners, surrealist takes on reality and visceral accounts of battles with mental illness and the struggle of existence therein. Forgiveness especially so; the first stanza of which painted an image of loss, of regret, and of reconciliation. My composition then took on a programmatic aspect – coming ...    less

Demo/Rehearsal recording for our concert "Cold Hands Warm Hearts"

Schola Cantorum on Hudson was founded as a choral ensemble in 1995, and performs its Full concert season in both Manhattan and New Jersey. We believe that music can positively impact and enrich lives. Our performances reflect this belief in their use of...  moreSchola Cantorum on Hudson was founded as a choral ensemble in 1995, and performs its Full concert season in both Manhattan and New Jersey. We believe that music can positively impact and enrich lives. Our performances reflect this belief in their use of such seasonal themes as ‘freedom’ and ‘healing’ and ‘our mother earth;’ and in presentation of mostly new music in a way that is accessible. Our educational programs reflect this belief by training emerging professionals, planting seeds within young people for a lifetime of music involvement, and growing the skills of our own members. Our commitment to new choral music reflects this belief even beyond our substantial performance commitment through Project Encore™ and our Featured Composer Program. Substantially more than a singing group, SCH is unique in many respects that reflects both a breadth and a depth that bespeaks the Full meaning of a ‘schola’ (‘school’).  less

Principle tabernacle organist, Richard Elliott, performs his own rendition of the spiritual "Go Tell It on the Mountain" during the 2008 Christmas concert "The Spirit of Christmas." Purchase the Full program on DVD and CD: DVD: http://bit.ly/Syq29m ...  morePrinciple tabernacle organist, Richard Elliott, performs his own rendition of the spiritual "Go Tell It on the Mountain" during the 2008 Christmas concert "The Spirit of Christmas." Purchase the Full program on DVD and CD: DVD: http://bit.ly/Syq29m CD: ‪ http://bit.ly/VwYYMb  

Concert at St Margarets Church, 19 May 2013 Silverstream, Upper Hutt, New Zealand

Vincent by Don McLean, arranged by Roger Emerson (Full lyrics) Saturday, March 17, 2018 Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook, IL

A children's nonsense clapping song in the Ashanti language: "Sorry old man, the little boy has made you fall over. Sorry." This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2013 at St. Mary's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK.

Visit www.samuelholbird.com for more details and to get the score! LYRICS BELOW As One was written to mark the centenary of World War I. The song is written for a SATB choir and is sung a cappella. It is a contemplative piece which explores themes ...  moreVisit www.samuelholbird.com for more details and to get the score! LYRICS BELOW As One was written to mark the centenary of World War I. The song is written for a SATB choir and is sung a cappella. It is a contemplative piece which explores themes of togetherness in adversity and the call for peace. Its opening phrase mimics that of the Last Post and it is intended to be sung as part of an act of remembrance. Lyrics: As one they stood alone As one they gazed into the unknown Laid bare in rains of steel Deep veins of mire to call their home Bade forth with flags of praise Thenceforth as one to end their days From distant shores Their souls cry out for us to remember As blood bore fertile earth One soaring call was brought to birth A seed awakening A proclamation now to serve As one their voices come As one they call the Earth to arms Their anthem strong A song imploring us to remember Remember, we shall remember As darkness plundered then So darkness wounds the Earth again An...    less

A vibrant and dramatic choir based in the heart of Johannesburg led by the youth. We are a choir Full of love, style and a very positive attitude towards everything we do.