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

http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Scott_Villard From Three Sacred Love Songs for SATB (2012)

2012 Iowa All-State Chorus Dr. Jerry Blackstone, conductor Original Air Date: November 22, 2012 Copyright Iowa Public Television Music by Sydney Guillaume Text by Gabriel T. Guillaume See the score: http://sydneyguillaumemusic.com/portfolio-item...  more2012 Iowa All-State Chorus Dr. Jerry Blackstone, conductor Original Air Date: November 22, 2012 Copyright Iowa Public Television Music by Sydney Guillaume Text by Gabriel T. Guillaume See the score: http://sydneyguillaumemusic.com/portfolio-items/dominus-vobiscum English Translation: The Lord be with you (Dominus Vobiscum) The Lord is with us, He is among us, He is in the depths of our hearts, Amen, Amen, Alleluia. Since the beginning of time We have been searching, seeking, asking: When will the light come, at last, to deliver us? The light of peace, The light of truth, The light of joy, The light of hope, The light of love, The light of life. Today, let us All sing: "Dominus vobiscum" The Lord is with us, He is among us, He is in the depths of our hearts, Amen, Amen, Alleluia. Search, seek, ask: He is among us; Search, seek, ask: He is in the depths of our hearts. Amen, Amen, Alleluia. Haitian Creole text: (Dominus Vobiscum) Gran Mèt-la avèk nou, Li...    less

Imagine that a newborn child could speak. What would she want for Christmas? Together with images by renowned photographer Mattias Klum, The Real Group sings The World For Christmas. Anders Edenroth's song tells us to take better Care of our planet so th...  moreImagine that a newborn child could speak. What would she want for Christmas? Together with images by renowned photographer Mattias Klum, The Real Group sings The World For Christmas. Anders Edenroth's song tells us to take better Care of our planet so that our children one day also can enjoy its beauty.  

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   2012 is almost over so I thought it would be an idea to look back on my most popular posts of the year in case you missed any of them. Just click on the tit...

CONCERT: Intensive Care LOCATION: Cerimon House, Portland, OR DATE: June 2019 VIDEO BY: Wolftraks THE TALK: Instructions for Black Children When They Interact with the Police (Damien Geter) [WORLD PREMIERE] Katherine FitzGibbon, conductor Cec...  moreCONCERT: Intensive Care LOCATION: Cerimon House, Portland, OR DATE: June 2019 VIDEO BY: Wolftraks THE TALK: Instructions for Black Children When They Interact with the Police (Damien Geter) [WORLD PREMIERE] Katherine FitzGibbon, conductor Cecily Keister, Mezzo-Soprano S. Renee Mitchell, spoken word Emmanuel Henreid, spoken word THE COMPOSER WRITES: There comes a time in every child’s life when they will have “the talk” with a trusted adult. That talk is usuAlly centered around topics relating to sexual maturation – the birds and the bees. However, in the life of a black child, there’s an additional talk that needs to happen: what to do if they are pulled over or have an encounter with the police. It boils down to four basic principles with the fourth being the ultimate goal: 1. Pull over. Don’t run. Keep calm; 2. Keep your hands where they can see them; 3. Be polite. Save your rage; 4. Get home safely. (The phrase “save your rage” is credited to Resonance board member, Jasmine Love...    less

Tour group in Ghent 2012

Boğaziçi Caz Korosu won 3 GOLD MEDALS in the 2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati USA! Thank you for your support! Bogazici Caz Korosu, Amerika'da 2012 Dunya Koro Olimpiyatlari'nda 3 ALTIN MADALYA kazandi! Desteginiz icin sonsuz tesekkurler! www.bog...  moreBoğaziçi Caz Korosu won 3 GOLD MEDALS in the 2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati USA! Thank you for your support! Bogazici Caz Korosu, Amerika'da 2012 Dunya Koro Olimpiyatlari'nda 3 ALTIN MADALYA kazandi! Desteginiz icin sonsuz tesekkurler! www.bogazicicazkorosu.com www.facebook.com/bogazicijazzchoir www.twitter.com/bogazicicazkoro  

Boğaziçi Caz Korosu won 3 GOLD MEDALS in the 2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati USA! Thank you for your support! Bogazici Caz Korosu, Amerika'da 2012 Dunya Koro Olimpiyatlari'nda 3 ALTIN MADALYA kazandi! Desteginiz icin sonsuz tesekkurler! www.bog...  moreBoğaziçi Caz Korosu won 3 GOLD MEDALS in the 2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati USA! Thank you for your support! Bogazici Caz Korosu, Amerika'da 2012 Dunya Koro Olimpiyatlari'nda 3 ALTIN MADALYA kazandi! Desteginiz icin sonsuz tesekkurler! www.bogazicicazkorosu.com www.facebook.com/bogazicijazzchoir www.twitter.com/bogazicicazkoro  

Coro de Filosofía y Letras (UBA) y Coro de Cámara Julián Aguirre Dirigidos por Carlos Andrés Aciar en San Rafael Coral 10ma. Edición Mendoza, Argentina. 12 al 14 de agosto de 2022 Mozart Dos Nocturnos “Luci Care, luce belle” K 346 (439a) “Se lo...  moreCoro de Filosofía y Letras (UBA) y Coro de Cámara Julián Aguirre Dirigidos por Carlos Andrés Aciar en San Rafael Coral 10ma. Edición Mendoza, Argentina. 12 al 14 de agosto de 2022 Mozart Dos Nocturnos “Luci Care, luce belle” K 346 (439a) “Se lontan, ben mio, tu sei” K 438 Créditos: Sopranos: Agustina Luján Chávez Angélica Santamaría Valentín María Inocencia: Meza Sofía Vilas Mezzos: Cecilia Taminelli Mariana Peralta Silvana: Dziadak Tenores: Esteban Ignacio Villalba Tomás Elsinger Barítonos: Federico Domínguez Pablo Flores Lizanne Tomas Queirel Director: Carlos Andrés Aciar  less