Noel by Théophile Gautier setting for two altos and guitar poem translated into English by S N Solomons, music composed and performed (multitrack) by D W Solomons (dwsChorale) The sky is dark, the earth is white, oh bells ring out with joy Je...  moreNoel by Théophile Gautier setting for two altos and guitar poem translated into English by S N Solomons, music composed and performed (multitrack) by D W Solomons (dwsChorale) The sky is dark, the earth is white, oh bells ring out with joy Jesus is born, the Virgin quiet shelters her baby boy. Noel Noel Noel bells ring out with joy! No wraps No festooned curtains spread to shield the child from frost nothing but flimsy spider webs trail from the beams aloft. He shivers in that cold stable this Jesus child so dear, and so to warm him in the cradle, the ass and ox draw near. The snow hangs down in lacy fringe. But far above the heavens swell reveal the angel choir that sings to men Noel Noel  less

Our small but talented choir consists mainly of young people. All choir members receive a first-rate musical education. There has been a long tradition of musical excellence at St Laurence’s. The original church, built in the 1880s, had a strong choir ...  moreOur small but talented choir consists mainly of young people. All choir members receive a first-rate musical education. There has been a long tradition of musical excellence at St Laurence’s. The original church, built in the 1880s, had a strong choir of men and boys who took part in the Festival of Britain services in 1951. When the new church was opened in 1968, the musical tradition continued. A new Walker organ was installed in the church, using some pipework from the old organ and Directors of Music have included David Sanger, Professor Roger Wibberley, Paul Dewhurst, Tom Fowkes, Marcus Wibberley, Iain Simcock and Andrew Ibbotson. The current Director of Music is Huw Morgan. Girls were first admitted to the choir some ten years ago, but the choir remains unique in this part of south-east London in that it continues to use only trebles (girls and boys) on the top line. The lower parts are provided by volunteer adults from the local community. Young people receive an excellent musical education, and ...    less

Sing your way into the weekend with a smile by joining Ben every Friday at 2pm GMT on Homechoir's YouTube channel. We learn a new song every Friday and sing some fantastic favourites, from jazz to music hall, and even original songs written especially for...  moreSing your way into the weekend with a smile by joining Ben every Friday at 2pm GMT on Homechoir's YouTube channel. We learn a new song every Friday and sing some fantastic favourites, from jazz to music hall, and even original songs written especially for Homechoir.  

Kantorei of Kansas City directed by Chris Munce performing live at St. Peter's Church in KC, MO. May 30th, 2015. www.kantoreikc.org A cry for peace in a world torn by war, this poignant a cappella setting of an original text is filled with striking dyn...  moreKantorei of Kansas City directed by Chris Munce performing live at St. Peter's Church in KC, MO. May 30th, 2015. www.kantoreikc.org A cry for peace in a world torn by war, this poignant a cappella setting of an original text is filled with striking dynamic contrasts. "Sing, Be, Live, See... This dark stormy hour, the wind, it stirs. The scorched earth cries out in vain... But music and singing have been my refuge, and music and singing shall be my light..." by Frank Ticheli  

"Summer Is Over" ist eine wunderbare Ballade der Freisinger/Münchner Band Monday Tramps um T. Apple. Unser Chorarrangeur Lukas Maier - ein guter Freund T.'s - hat aus jenem Song, der im Original durch Gitarrenklänge und starkem Gesang lebt, eine Chorfassu...  more"Summer Is Over" ist eine wunderbare Ballade der Freisinger/Münchner Band Monday Tramps um T. Apple. Unser Chorarrangeur Lukas Maier - ein guter Freund T.'s - hat aus jenem Song, der im Original durch Gitarrenklänge und starkem Gesang lebt, eine Chorfassung gemacht, die überrascht. Und keine Angst: ob Frühling, ob Sommer oder wann auch immer: dieser Song gefällt zeitlos!  

Challenging but fun three part arrangement of my old song Wine and Water (The original song can be found on youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UYX_4Ape74 ) Satirical poem by G K Chesterton

Springtime of the Year Vaughan Williams Jamaica Youth Chorale Recording (2014) A beautiful setting of this English Folk Song.

This original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David ...  moreThis original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David Dickau, it hauntingly sets a very thoughtful text by Will Dromgoole. In it, Dromgoole tells the story of an old man who approaches a deep and wide water-filled chasm. He crosses in the evening as he is unafraid, then builds a bridge to span the tide. A fellow pilgrim questions why an old man would build the bridge, as he would surely never pass this way again in his lifetime. The old man lifts his grey head and responds to the questioning traveler that a youth is to follow after him. He too, would need to cross in the twilight dim. The old man answers, “I am building this bridge for him.” The commission process was an interesting and fascinating one in which to be involved. Dr. Dickau was originally approached a year or so ago by the chorale, and was inter...    less

As part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's "Inkspell--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts in May, 2012, this piece for treble chorus and piano by Jere Hutchinson sets e.e. cummings' whimsical poem. Our aim was to capture a serious English Boys C...  moreAs part of the Vocal Art Ensemble's "Inkspell--Choral Music Inspired by Masters of Poetry" concerts in May, 2012, this piece for treble chorus and piano by Jere Hutchinson sets e.e. cummings' whimsical poem. Our aim was to capture a serious English Boys Choir poise while making the most of the poems playful spookiness, so we elicited help from the men of the chorus to try and 'frighten' the women singing.  

Recording: Nathaniel Dett Chorale Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, Conductor. Kendrew Heriveaux, solo - - - ( Traducción al Español abajo ) - - - Score available at: http://sydneyguillaumemusic.com/portfolio-items/ayiti-1-lesklavaj - - - English Tr...  moreRecording: Nathaniel Dett Chorale Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, Conductor. Kendrew Heriveaux, solo - - - ( Traducción al Español abajo ) - - - Score available at: http://sydneyguillaumemusic.com/portfolio-items/ayiti-1-lesklavaj - - - English Translation: 1- Slavery I come from Africa, the land of my father. From the French, Hispanic and English ships, I landed in the Americas, the unfamiliar land. This is Haiti, this is my story. I come from Africa with my strong religion, With banbous, drums, with all my soul. Right when I debarked, the villains muted me. They swore a thousand times they would convert me. They did all they could to make me lose my mind, To forget my ancestors who are still in Africa. Thus I cut the chords with words of Liberty, Words of Equality, words of Dignity. I spent three hundred years under the chains of slavery; Night and day I struggled with work, Carrying loads on my head, loads on my shoulders, For others to rejoice in the metropolitan lands. Slave...    less