Promotional video. Text: Latin Music: Laura Jēkabsone www.latvianvoices.lv https://www.facebook.com/Latvianvoices/ https://play.spotify.com/artist/54mSCDWB34Q2WPfEHWJru5

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Book of Common Prayer version 1662) set to music for six part mixed voices SAT-SAT) the title of this work (Canticula Ursae Minoris/Songs of the Little Bear) comes from the origin of the melodies: Many years ago I wrote a...  moreMagnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Book of Common Prayer version 1662) set to music for six part mixed voices SAT-SAT) the title of this work (Canticula Ursae Minoris/Songs of the Little Bear) comes from the origin of the melodies: Many years ago I wrote an "Oratorio" based on Winnie the Pooh (the Expotition to the North Pole) and gave each character little melodic leitmotifs, such as "Sing ho for the life of a bear" (which becomes "to be a light to lighten the Gentiles" in the Nunc Dimittis), "they all went off to discover the pole" (which is the initial theme of the Magnificat) and "What I say, said Eeyore, is that it's unsettling" (which becomes the "Glory be to the Father" section at the end of each canticle) the original and much simpler "oratorio" work, called Poohratorio of course, may be published once AA Milne goes into public domain (2031).  less

the Armed Man – A Mass for Peace Each year on Anzac Day, New Zealanders (and Australians) mark the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings of 25 April 1915. On that day, thousands of young men, far from their homes, stormed the beaches on the...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   there is a lack of men in many community choirs (Why men won’t sing).     the Tenor by Paul Helm   One of the results of th...

You can now see members of the Really Big Chorus doing their bit for the Global Sing for Peace, recording the Agnus Dei from Karl Jenkins 'the Armed Man'  at Abbey Road Studios in June (see the video here).  More of us are recently ret...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Men and women’s voices are different.     Obvious really, but it’s something many singers find it difficult to come to terms wit...

Purcell's Hear my prayer o Lord transposed down a minor third for men's voices.

Nashville Singers was founded in November of 2008 by a handful of men who had the desire to join their voices with the voices of others committed to excellence in vocal and choral performance. their mission is to entertain, educate, unite and uplift ...  moreNashville Singers was founded in November of 2008 by a handful of men who had the desire to join their voices with the voices of others committed to excellence in vocal and choral performance. their mission is to entertain, educate, unite and uplift their audiences and members through music that is distinguished for its innovation, diversity and artistic excellence. their philanthropic mission is to provide funding and support for music education in our schools and the community. On September 10 of this year, Nashville Singers awarded their first Music Makes a Difference music education grant to John Overton High School. the singers are all volunteers, range in age from teenagers to retirees and travel from five different counties throughout Middle Tennessee to be a part of the chorus. In their first four years, this volunteer group of songsters has already learned 42 songs, released their first CD, racked up 53 performances for 32 organizations across Middle Tennessee, and produced a successfu...    less

This is the whole sequence. Composed by David Warin Solomons performed in Southwell Minster. by Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir Conducted by Jeffrey Makinson Organ played by Paul Walton Cantor in Gloria: David Shipman Alto Soloist in Sanctus an...  moreThis is the whole sequence. Composed by David Warin Solomons performed in Southwell Minster. by Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir Conducted by Jeffrey Makinson Organ played by Paul Walton Cantor in Gloria: David Shipman Alto Soloist in Sanctus and Benedictus: Richard Lowe Separate videos are also available for each section: Kyrie: https://youtu.be/sN83YtFaL4M Gloria: https://youtu.be/hyprqsck_tg Sanctus and Benedictus: https://youtu.be/C_vew5Ga7lU Agnus Dei: https://youtu.be/fksOsl18abA  

from the Mass Canticum Pacis - Only voices by Marcos Vinicius. Published singular score by Preludio Music