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

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.  

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