Recorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as Part of our "Modern Madrigals" concert. ​Text: "The silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against ...  moreRecorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as Part of our "Modern Madrigals" concert. ​Text: "The silver swan, who living had no note, When death approached, unlocked her silent throat; Leaning her breast against the reedy shore, Thus sang her last, and sang no more: 'Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes; More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.' " - Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625) Program notes: A famous text also famously used by Gibbons himself for his own Madrigal, Hailstork here pays homage to the work's 16th-century roots. An early composition (written while in college) from the proflic composer, Hailstork combined his own language with his love for choral literature to create a piece reminiscent of the Renaissance with a modern flair. The harmonic language harkens back to a hexachordal modality of the 16th century, uses an unaccompanied SATB choir, and employs varied moments of imitative polyphony and homophony. This short wor...    less

Musical setting for three-Part children's choir by Cyrill Schürch. Text by J. Guggenmos. Now available as a collection "Was denkt die Maus am Donnerstag?" at Carus-Verlag, Germany, see link to sheet music.

This video was a gift from alumni of the Choeur d'Enfants Sotto Voce (directed by Scott Alan Prouty), during the confinement. All of the young singers in this video were Part of the choirs for over 8 years. The entire artistic team was very moved by their...  moreThis video was a gift from alumni of the Choeur d'Enfants Sotto Voce (directed by Scott Alan Prouty), during the confinement. All of the young singers in this video were Part of the choirs for over 8 years. The entire artistic team was very moved by their beautiful gift!  

I recently completed this short setting of the Pater Noster. It should be fairly straightforward for most choirs – no divisi, no extremes of range. One feature is that the tenor Part only goes up to D – this will enable "spare" basses to help out if neces...  moreI recently completed this short setting of the Pater Noster. It should be fairly straightforward for most choirs – no divisi, no extremes of range. One feature is that the tenor Part only goes up to D – this will enable "spare" basses to help out if necessary. I'm happy to share the sheet music free of charge – please contact me for the PDF. • Facebook: david.basden.9 • New email: deebee123 [at] bigpond.com  

Song of Sonoma Chorus is a Non-Profit organization affiliated with Sweet Adelines International and the local region, Pacific Shores Region 12. We promote the American art form of Barbershop singing, 4-Part A Capella harmony, by providing opportunities f...  moreSong of Sonoma Chorus is a Non-Profit organization affiliated with Sweet Adelines International and the local region, Pacific Shores Region 12. We promote the American art form of Barbershop singing, 4-Part A Capella harmony, by providing opportunities for musical excellence, personal growth and leadership, education, and performance of this unique style of music. We are Women singing for Joy.  

A Part of the choir's performance at 2nd Review of the Croatian Cultural Association held in October 2012 in Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb.

The Renaissance Singers are one of the leading choral ensembles in the North West. The group give a varied annual programme of concerts each year at Blackburn Cathedral (where they are based), and also take Part in a number of services there throughout th...  moreThe Renaissance Singers are one of the leading choral ensembles in the North West. The group give a varied annual programme of concerts each year at Blackburn Cathedral (where they are based), and also take Part in a number of services there throughout the church year.  

Words & Music: Greg Gilpin Sing City @ Tai Hang Part II 1st December 2018 Music Director: Celia Leung

This is based on the anonymous English poem (with added 2nd verse by David Dunning) about a centipede who loses her concentration: Verse 1 A Centipede was happy quite Until a frog in fun said "Pray tell which leg comes after which?" (with a left r...  moreThis is based on the anonymous English poem (with added 2nd verse by David Dunning) about a centipede who loses her concentration: Verse 1 A Centipede was happy quite Until a frog in fun said "Pray tell which leg comes after which?" (with a left right right left right) This raised her mind to such a pitch she lay distracted in a ditch Considering how to run. Verse 2 She stopped and thought and, mystified, Soliloquized on this; Put right foot first and found it left Her left leg wrong right side This raised her mind to such a pitch she lay distracted in a ditch Considering how to run.  less

Gospel Choir Sunce (Croatian for „Sun“) is a mixed-voice amateur choir founded in 2002, with about 20 members. Its repertoire consists of Negro spirituals and African songs, as well as interesting Part interpretations of pop and soul songs. The Choir ofte...  moreGospel Choir Sunce (Croatian for „Sun“) is a mixed-voice amateur choir founded in 2002, with about 20 members. Its repertoire consists of Negro spirituals and African songs, as well as interesting Part interpretations of pop and soul songs. The Choir often performs at social events and Zagreb City events for tourists, and also regularly Participates in domestic, national and international choral events, festivals and competitions.