Poem by 17th Century Unitarian minister and poet John Mason, music composed and performed by David W Solomons [aka the dwsChorale]. This particular setting was composed with a small mixed-ability choir in mind, so the voices are mainly in two parts ...  morePoem by 17th Century Unitarian minister and poet John Mason, music composed and performed by David W Solomons [aka the dwsChorale]. This particular setting was composed with a small mixed-ability choir in mind, so the voices are mainly in two parts (men's and women's voices), splitting to four parts (SATB) occasionally, where the words suggest it. The musical style is reminiscent of the 19th century although the piano part does go into 20th century style syncopation at times.  

Sung here in a transposed version by the dwsChorale poem by Adrian Lowe, music by Anthony Frost Colindale! Out he walks, six feet tall, twenty two years, ripped jeans, but respectable (it's Saturday after all). He's no threat he's going to cru...  moreSung here in a transposed version by the dwsChorale poem by Adrian Lowe, music by Anthony Frost Colindale! Out he walks, six feet tall, twenty two years, ripped jeans, but respectable (it's Saturday after all). He's no threat he's going to cruise the shops. Along she walks with her groceries old, frail, her life hangs behind her like a snail-trail, dirty but still quite natural. Her eyes focus, she sees him: the determined stride and the baseball cap, the torn pants and his Walkman. Fearful, frightened, full of disgust and mistrust, she crosses the street, scowling like a scornful cat that's just been thrown off a lap. I felt ashamed, I felt annoyed What about trust? I just wouldn't react that way. But then, as a youth approached me I had a sudden and crucial thought. I don't want to be smashed up and I don't want to lose these things that I've just bought. So I crossed the street and silently became a product of this century.  less

Night and Day by Cole Porter, arranged by andrew Carter - transposed for male voice choir and performed by David W Solomons as the dwsChorale The original score for SATB is at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/3622555?aff_id=175705

This canon by Mozart was originally written for 5 sopranos in canon. I have arranged it for altos and performed it as the dwsChorale (multitracking). The words are Kyrie eleison - (Lord have mercy) Christe eleison - (Christ have mercy) Kyrie eleis...  moreThis canon by Mozart was originally written for 5 sopranos in canon. I have arranged it for altos and performed it as the dwsChorale (multitracking). The words are Kyrie eleison - (Lord have mercy) Christe eleison - (Christ have mercy) Kyrie eleison - (Lord have mercy)  

Lift Thine Eyes - from Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah - transposed for ATBar, performed by the dwsChorale.

Traditional Christmas carol arranged by Edgar Pettman performed by the dwsChorale 1 I saw a maiden sitten and sing: She lulled a child, a sweete Lording. Lullay, lullay, my dear son, my sweeting. Lullay, lullay, my dear heart, my own dear darling....  moreTraditional Christmas carol arranged by Edgar Pettman performed by the dwsChorale 1 I saw a maiden sitten and sing: She lulled a child, a sweete Lording. Lullay, lullay, my dear son, my sweeting. Lullay, lullay, my dear heart, my own dear darling. 2 This very Lord he made alle thing: Of lordes the Lord, of kinges the King. 3 There was mickle melody at that childes birth: and all in heaven's bliss, they made mickle mirth. 4 Angels sang that night and saiden to that child: Now blest be thou and she, both meek and mild. 5 Pray we to that child and to that mother dear, His blessing to them that maken now cheer.  less

The second of three movements by composer Joseph Dillon Ford for male chorus, based on Dante's The Divine Comedy (L'inferno), sung by the dwsChorale. Video recreated in honour of the composer Vidi una porta, e tre gradi di sotto per gire ad essa, di ...  moreThe second of three movements by composer Joseph Dillon Ford for male chorus, based on Dante's The Divine Comedy (L'inferno), sung by the dwsChorale. Video recreated in honour of the composer Vidi una porta, e tre gradi di sotto per gire ad essa, di color diversi, e un portier ch' ancor non facea motto. [I saw a portal, and three stairs beneath, Diverse in colour, to go up to it, and a gate-keeper, who yet spake no word] Poi pinse l' uscio a la porta sacrata, dicendo: "Intrate; ma facciovi accorti che di fuor torna chi ' n dietro si guata" [Then pushed the portals Of the sacred door, Exclaiming: “Enter; but I give you warning That forth returns whoever looks behind.”] Io mi rivolsi attento al primo tuono, e ' Te Deum laudamus' mi parea udire in voce mista al dolce suono. [At the first thunder-peal I turned attentive, and _”Te Deum laudamus”_ seemed to hear In voices mingled with sweet melody.]  less

Order of the Day - poem by Stanley N Solomons Music (for men's voices - AATB) composed and performed by David W Solomons (dwsChorale) Poem: Order of the Day DAWN The new light softly streams, Through the lace curtains, and I try to mend my ...  moreOrder of the Day - poem by Stanley N Solomons Music (for men's voices - AATB) composed and performed by David W Solomons (dwsChorale) Poem: Order of the Day DAWN The new light softly streams, Through the lace curtains, and I try to mend my dreams Till Im myself again. NOON I look into the sky, Where cirrus clouds collide, Laze in the summer light, While the breeze talks to me. EVENING A time for rose-red thought, Long shadows casting, Memories fleeting, Fading and fraught. DUSK Dusk is for grieving, and for private tears. Perhaps for believing Despite what we fear. © S N Solomons June 16th 2009  less

The third of three movements by composer Joseph Dillon Ford for male chorus, based on Dante's La Divina Commedia (L'inferno), sung by the dwsChorale. Video recreated in honour of the composer "O sanguis meus, o superinfusa Gratia Dei, sicut tibi, cu...  moreThe third of three movements by composer Joseph Dillon Ford for male chorus, based on Dante's La Divina Commedia (L'inferno), sung by the dwsChorale. Video recreated in honour of the composer "O sanguis meus, o superinfusa Gratia Dei, sicut tibi, cui bis unquam Coeli ianua reclusa?" "O thou my blood, O overflowing Grace of God, to whom, as unto thee, was e’er the Gate of Heaven unlocked a second time?” Così quel lume; ond’ io m’ attesi a lui; poscia rivolsi alla mia Donna il viso, e quinci e quindi stupefatto fui; Thus spoke that light; hence I thereto gave heed; then to my Lady turning back my face, I was on this side and on that amazed; chè dentro agli occhi suoi ardeva un riso tal, ch’ io pensai co’ miei toccar lo fondo della mia gloria e del mio Paradiso. for such a smile was glowing in her eyes, that I with my thought I had touched the depths both of my glory and of my Paradise  less

The Gate of Hell The first of three movements by composer Joseph Dillon Ford for male chorus based on Dante's La Divina Commedia (L'Inferno), sung by the dwsChorale. Video recreated in honour of the composer Per me si va ne la città dolente, per me s...  moreThe Gate of Hell The first of three movements by composer Joseph Dillon Ford for male chorus based on Dante's La Divina Commedia (L'Inferno), sung by the dwsChorale. Video recreated in honour of the composer Per me si va ne la città dolente, per me si va ne l'etterno dolore, Through me is the way to the sorrowful city, Through me is the way to eternal sorrow, per me si va tra la perduta gente. Through me is the way among the lost people. Giustizia mosse il mio alto fattore: fecemi la divina potestate, la somma sapienza e 'l primo amore; Justice moved my exalted maker Divine power, supreme wisdom and the first love made me dinanzi a me non fuor cose create se non etterne, e io etterno duro. Before me were no created beings Only things eternal and I continue for ever Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch' intrate. Abandon all hope you who enter here.  less