http://www.jwpepper.com/johnrutter the importance of music in our schools can not be overstated. No one understands this more and has more background on the topic first hand than John Rutter. For Music In Our Schools Month, John Rutter shares his bel...  morehttp://www.jwpepper.com/johnrutter the importance of music in our schools can not be overstated. No one understands this more and has more background on the topic first hand than John Rutter. For Music In Our Schools Month, John Rutter shares his beliefs on why choral music "is not one of life's frills" and why more people should take note. Watch John's Other Interviews with JW Pepper here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZQqNNHsg4fDl5YNCJm3qBFmmHnut_XPt http://www.johnrutter.com/  

Founded in February 1995, the University of Toronto Gospel Choir [UTGC] was formed in celebration of Black History month. the Choir was initially created to unite students with a shared interest in praising the Lord through song. Soon, however, the weekly...  moreFounded in February 1995, the University of Toronto Gospel Choir [UTGC] was formed in celebration of Black History month. the Choir was initially created to unite students with a shared interest in praising the Lord through song. Soon, however, the weekly choir rehearsals became not only a meeting place, but also a refuge for those looking for a non-threatening and empowering environment. Over the years, the Choir has grown to include members of all races and Christian denominations, and celebrates not only the diversity of its members, but also that of its audiences. UTGC has burst onto the international scene, while continuing to serve the greater Toronto community in local concerts and university events held throughout the year, like their community Christmas concert, and May's Gospelfest. In the past, the Choir has also participated in the annual "the Colours of Christmas" concert as the guest of top international recording artists, such as Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, and Jon Secada, just to na...    less

"there will come soft rains" by Ivo Antognini ECU Chamber Singers - Andrew Crane, conductor Peace Presbyterian Church - Winterville NC - USA February 23rd, 2012 there Will Come Soft Rains there will come soft rains and the smell of the groun...  more"there will come soft rains" by Ivo Antognini ECU Chamber Singers - Andrew Crane, conductor Peace Presbyterian Church - Winterville NC - USA February 23rd, 2012 there Will Come Soft Rains there will come soft rains and the smell of the ground, And swallows circling with their shimmering sound; And frogs in the pools singing at night, And wild plum trees in tremulous white; Robins will wear their feathery fire, Whistling their whims on a low fence-wire; And not one will know of the war, not one Will care at last when it is done. Not one would mind, neither bird nor tree, If mankind perished utterly; And Spring herself, when she woke at dawn Would scarcely know that we were gone. Sara Teasdale (1884 - 1933)  less

So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord. Psalms 39:24 the year started with bright hope for a promising great year, yet the treat of a deadly virus lingered in our ears. In February, COVID caused some concern in America as pe...  moreSo be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord. Psalms 39:24 the year started with bright hope for a promising great year, yet the treat of a deadly virus lingered in our ears. In February, COVID caused some concern in America as people were being warned of the implications the virus could bring when it came from overseas. By March, our government told us we needed to stay home as the virus was deadly to all age groups and almost impossible to avoid. Most necessities, like toilet paper and cleaning products, were gone from the shelves of all stores making people worry how fighting this treat would be possible. Throughout the country, several people offered to help neighbors, friends, and family as they self-quarantined and socially distanced from each, as we were told it was our best defense against the upcoming pandemic. During quarantine, some people started riots for an unrelated cause, Black Lives Matter. This movement has an ongoing struggle in our nation as the group battles f...    less

https://www.santiagoveros.site the Virtual choir of “When Neruda Dreamed” singing "Cuando Neruda Soñó", a work written by Santiago Veros. the history of the work: Cuando Neruda Soñó is dedicated to people who want to find inner Peace in order to s...  morehttps://www.santiagoveros.site the Virtual choir of “When Neruda Dreamed” singing "Cuando Neruda Soñó", a work written by Santiago Veros. the history of the work: Cuando Neruda Soñó is dedicated to people who want to find inner Peace in order to share the best version of oneself with the people around them. This piece is an adventure of someone who is disconnected from himself and his environment, and undertakes a journey in total solitude, into an immense space carrying all of his uncertainties. It is that space that teaches him to find himself, to ask questions and reflect. In the process, he May get lost, but he knows that he will struggle to find the way, and ends up revealing to himself a truth that transcends him. A truth so powerful that it dazzles him. It makes him see life where he once saw loneliness. Finally, feeling at Peace and harmony with himself, he finds the help of great guides who sail at his side. This piece leaves us with the teaching that we will never be completely alone. Only...    less

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From our concert ("Our God Is God") on March 23, 2013. Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, Be all else but naught to me, save that thou art; Be thou my best thought in the day and the night, Both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light. Be ...  moreFrom our concert ("Our God Is God") on March 23, 2013. Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, Be all else but naught to me, save that thou art; Be thou my best thought in the day and the night, Both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light. Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word, Be thou ever with me, and I with thee, Lord; Be thou my great Father, and I thy true son; Be thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one. Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight; Be thou my whole armour, be thou my true might; Be thou my soul's shelter, be thou my strong tower; O raise thou me heavenward, great Power of my power. Riches I heed not, not man's empty praise, Be thou my inheritance now and always; Be thou and thou only the first in my heart: O Sov'reign of heaven, my treasure thou art. High King of heaven, thou heaven's bright Son, O grant me its joys after victr'y is won; Great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be thou my vision, O Ruler of all.  less

Truly, how excellent the loving-kindness of the Lord is. And we as His children shall be abundantly satisfied with the fullness of His house. Amen

8th Colors of Worship A Sacred Music Festival @ Church of the Risen Lord UP Diliman

Nova! Nova! by Bob Chilcott Performed by Exultate Singers http://www.exultatesingers.org Conducted by David Ogden This piece appears on Exultate Singers' Visions of Peace CD http://www.exultatesingers.org/recordings.php