I have dedicated this song to health care workers and other courageous COVID-19 workers around the world. THANK YOU! "Where then could pain find a hold?" is a musical plea for reconciliation addressed to those (individuals, groups, nations) who find t...  moreI have dedicated this song to health care workers and other courageous COVID-19 workers around the world. THANK YOU! "Where then could pain find a hold?" is a musical plea for reconciliation addressed to those (individuals, groups, nations) who find themselves in conflict. I would like to acknowledge pianist Fred Hersch whose magical playing of Billy Joel's "And so it goes" in the middle of an Ottawa winter inspired me to start working on this piece. 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 cappella choir that I sing in, the Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 27 years. 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 conta...    less

"the Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy". Trinidadian carol, arr. Stephen Hatfield. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Art...  more"the Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy". Trinidadian carol, arr. Stephen Hatfield. Recorded live on December 8, 2013, 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.  

This song is a wedding present for my daughter Salima and my son-in-law Tarik Talundzic. As a boy chorister I can remember singing Healey Willan's setting of "Rise up, my love", a true gem. the beautiful imagery of this text drew me to write my own s...  moreThis song is a wedding present for my daughter Salima and my son-in-law Tarik Talundzic. As a boy chorister I can remember singing Healey Willan's setting of "Rise up, my love", a true gem. the beautiful imagery of this text drew me to write my own setting. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (Choraltracks.com) for recording "Rise up, my love, my fair one." If you would like to obtain the sheet music for this song, please contact: 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 26 years. I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

Lake Superior Youth Chorus is a nonprofit organization based out of Duluth, Minnesota, whose mission is to cultivate an active and inclusive community of young Choral artists, centered on a holistic music education. LSYC believes that all children are cap...  moreLake Superior Youth Chorus is a nonprofit organization based out of Duluth, Minnesota, whose mission is to cultivate an active and inclusive community of young Choral artists, centered on a holistic music education. LSYC believes that all children are capable of discovering their voice. Our programs provide students in grades 2 through 10 with a creative musical outlet for discovering the joys of teamwork, cultural awareness, self-confidence, self discipline, and unparalleled musical opportunities.  

A part of the choir's winning performance at 46th Croatian Choral Assembly held in October 2013 in Novigrad. Awarded Special prize for the best performance of the composition written by conteporary composer. www.voxanimae.hr www.facebook.com/voxanimae...  moreA part of the choir's winning performance at 46th Croatian Choral Assembly held in October 2013 in Novigrad. Awarded Special prize for the best performance of the composition written by conteporary composer. www.voxanimae.hr www.facebook.com/voxanimae info@voxanimae.hr  

"Camelot" by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, arr. Jill Gallina. From the musical "Camelot". Recorded live on April 27, 2013, on the Downtown Disney Stage at the Walt Disney World Resort in in Orlando, Florida. Performed by the Lyric Choir ensemble...  more"Camelot" by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, arr. Jill Gallina. From the musical "Camelot". Recorded live on April 27, 2013, on the Downtown Disney Stage at the Walt Disney World Resort in in Orlando, Florida. Performed by the Lyric Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. A law was made a distant moon ago here: July and August cannot be too hot. And there's a legal limit to the snow here In Camelot. the winter is forbidden till December And exits March the second on the dot. By order, summer lingers through September In Camelot. Camelot! Camelot! I know it sounds a bit bizarre, But in Camelot, Camelot That's how conditions are. the rain may never fall till after sundown. By eight, the morning fog must disappear. In short, there's simply not A more congenial spot For happily-ever-aftering than here In Camelot. Camelot! Camelot! I know it gives a person pause, But in Camelot, Camelot Those are the lega...    less

A Ghanaian gospel worship song rearranged in Choral form ministered during a charity fundraising concert

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.Choralfestivalnetwork.org; Competition Round 1, June 11

Originally from the movie "Sister Act I" English Lyric by Norman Gimbel and Arthur Altman Original Lyric by Jacques Plante Music by J.W. Stole and Del Roma Choral arrangement by Stijn Dierckx Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Chri...  moreOriginally from the movie "Sister Act I" English Lyric by Norman Gimbel and Arthur Altman Original Lyric by Jacques Plante Music by J.W. Stole and Del Roma Choral arrangement by Stijn Dierckx Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Christmas Concert "Praise the Chord" on December 15, 2015.  

the Inspira Chamber Choir (formerly Calgary Youth Chorus) performs William Byrd's Ave Verum Corpus in competition at the 10th Golden Gate International Choral Festival's Historical & Folk Category. Berkeley, CA, USA.