Dedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in Love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. NB: ...  moreDedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in Love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com. I would 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 25 years. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “You can’t run a singing workshop here, we don’t have a piano.”   photo by Thomas Quine   It’s amazing ...

Ov'é, lass', il bel viso -- No. 1 from Madrigali: Six Fire Songs by Morten Lauridsen. Performed by the TUKS Camerata (University of Pretoria, South Africa), conducted by Walter Butt

FC CC's Finals performance at North Central High School, March 2, 2013. With special focus on Abby May. I Love you FC Chamber Choir! Your performances tug on my heart strings every time... Thank you Mr. Knaup for everything you do.

Uniquely among choral groups, Albion is dedicated to the exploration and performance of the Songs of the British Isles. The islands' musical heritage stretches back a thousand years, offering a rich store of treasures: dances, folkSongs, madrigals, plains...  moreUniquely among choral groups, Albion is dedicated to the exploration and performance of the Songs of the British Isles. The islands' musical heritage stretches back a thousand years, offering a rich store of treasures: dances, folkSongs, madrigals, plainsong chants, airs, anthems, and more. In their variety and beauty, they lie at the heart of Albion's inspiration. Many of the Songs are hundreds of years old, but in Fraser Wilson's arrangements they are reclothed in lush contemporary colours. Working with up to twelve singers at a time, Albion performs mostly unaccompanied, allowing the purity of the human voice to sound across the centuries. The group is known for its fresh sound and vibrant energy, and for warm, wholehearted music-making.  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.     Lind...

Cherries on a swing set sono un gruppo vocale di 7 voci con un repertorio che spazia dal madrigale al pop al blues. (Stefano Benini, Daniele Batella, Davide Simoncini, Sara Paragiani, Vanessa Pettinelli, Veronica Troscia, Gaia Falsaperna).Questo è un estr...  moreCherries on a swing set sono un gruppo vocale di 7 voci con un repertorio che spazia dal madrigale al pop al blues. (Stefano Benini, Daniele Batella, Davide Simoncini, Sara Paragiani, Vanessa Pettinelli, Veronica Troscia, Gaia Falsaperna).Questo è un estratto del concerto tenuto a Roma il 21 giugno 2011 per la festa della musica nel cortile monumentale di palazzo Mattei. (Freddie Mercury)  

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform In Remembrance by Eleanor Daley, a Canadian composer of choral music. Words, Elizabeth Frye - from the poem "Do not stand at my grave and weep". If you Love our music, a Donation would be appreciated Pleas...  moreOttawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform In Remembrance by Eleanor Daley, a Canadian composer of choral music. Words, Elizabeth Frye - from the poem "Do not stand at my grave and weep". If you Love our music, a Donation would be appreciated Please DONATE to our 40th fundraising goal of $15,000 to celebrate this milestone! http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Donate.html All Donations receive a charitable tax receipt ! The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella group formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs. The group took first place in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association provincial competition. This non-profit organization raises funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. All Stairwell Carollers CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html Visit our blog http://www.stairwellcarollers.blog...    less

Sleep Little Baby, Sleep- Jake Runestad Based on “Holy Innocents” by Christina Rossetti Sleep, little baby, sleep; The holy Angels Love thee, And guard thy bed, and keep A blessed watch above thee. No spirit can come near? Nor evil beas...  moreSleep Little Baby, Sleep- Jake Runestad Based on “Holy Innocents” by Christina Rossetti Sleep, little baby, sleep; The holy Angels Love thee, And guard thy bed, and keep A blessed watch above thee. No spirit can come near? Nor evil beast to harm thee: Sleep, Sweet, devoid of fear Where nothing need alarm thee. The Love which doth not sleep, The eternal Arms surround thee: The Shepherd of the sheep In perfect Love hath found thee. Sleep through the holy night, Kept from snare and sorrow, Until thou wake to light And Love and warmth to-morrow.  less