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the 12 days of Christmas a Conductor's nightmare
A Choral spoof on the 12 Days of Christmas, composed and performed by David W Solomons
A version for SATB is also available at the link below
the cartoon animation was created, from a "choirboy" caricature of the composer by "Dale", by David Marsh (Para... moreA Choral spoof on the 12 Days of Christmas, composed and performed by David W Solomons
A version for SATB is also available at the link below
the cartoon animation was created, from a "choirboy" caricature of the composer by "Dale", by David Marsh (Paramolehill)
the words (taking the last verse) are
...on the twelfth day of Christmas the choir processed in song
and twelve candles dripped
eleven altos flipped
and ten lines were clipped
and nine gins were sipped
and eight crept to the crypt
and seven hymn books slipped
and six basses quipped
and five sang in tune!
and four cassocks ripped
and three Lost their script
and two tenors tripped
and the soloist got it all wrong. less
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Hope is the thing with feathers | the Girl Choir of South Florida
"Hope is the thing with feathers," No. 1 from "Hope Is the Thing" by Emma Lou Diemer. Text by Emily Dickinson.
Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Gi... more"Hope is the thing with feathers," No. 1 from "Hope Is the Thing" by Emma Lou Diemer. Text by Emily Dickinson.
Recorded live on May 3, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese.
“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -
And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -
I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me. less
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David Rain: "A Hymn to Biodiversity" (sung by Matthew Curtis)
Dedicated to Awegechew Teshome, Melaku Worede and John Martin -- my three biodiversity mentors -- who introduced me to the "radical" idea that farmers, seed-saving farmers, have been humanity's ingenious plant breeders and nurturers of biodiversity from t... moreDedicated to Awegechew Teshome, Melaku Worede and John Martin -- my three biodiversity mentors -- who introduced me to the "radical" idea that farmers, seed-saving farmers, have been humanity's ingenious plant breeders and nurturers of biodiversity from time immemorial.
I would like to thank my Ottawa singing friends in the "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments.
I would also like to acknowledge the a capella choir that I sing in, the Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 27 years.
And I would like to acknowledge the Boston-based Blue Heron Ensemble for introducing me to the haunting music of Guillaume Dufay, which served as a major inspiration for this piece.
And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.
NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact me ... less
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David Rain: Victor Hugo's "La coccinelle" (sung by Matthew Curtis)
An SATB arrangement of Victor Hugo's remarkable poem "La coccinelle" -- the narrator looks back on a moment in time when, as a teenager, he was preparing to kiss a girl. Unfortunately, a ladybug lands on her neck, however, which distracts him. He then rem... moreAn SATB arrangement of Victor Hugo's remarkable poem "La coccinelle" -- the narrator looks back on a moment in time when, as a teenager, he was preparing to kiss a girl. Unfortunately, a ladybug lands on her neck, however, which distracts him. He then removes the ladybug, but sadly the kiss flies off forever!
If you enjoy this musical trip down memory lane, then I invite you to consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or an Alzheimer's support group in the area where you live. Thank you!
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Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (Choraltracks.com) for recording "La coccinelle", which is dedicated to Emma.
NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact me at rain@magma.ca.
I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, the Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years.
And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their inval... less
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North Mecklenburg Community Chorus
North Mecklenburg Community Chorus (NMCC) is a fun and dynamic non-profit organization providing Choral performances and shows for any one who likes to sing. Anyone is welcome to join - no audition required. You just need to like to sing, make friends a... moreNorth Mecklenburg Community Chorus (NMCC) is a fun and dynamic non-profit organization providing Choral performances and shows for any one who likes to sing. Anyone is welcome to join - no audition required. You just need to like to sing, make friends and have fun.
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David Rain: "Rex Pacificus" (sung by Matthew Curtis)
Dedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven.
Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem.
NB: ... moreDedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven.
Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem.
NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact the Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com.
I would like to acknowledge the a cappella choir that I sing in, the Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 25 years.
And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey. less
