Litany to the Holy Spirit is my setting of the whole of Robert Herrick's poem by that name (as opposed to other well-known settings which only use a few verses). The whole poem deserves to be set in its entirety since the full Story can be told and He...  moreLitany to the Holy Spirit is my setting of the whole of Robert Herrick's poem by that name (as opposed to other well-known settings which only use a few verses). The whole poem deserves to be set in its entirety since the full Story can be told and Herrick's feelings come out all the more.  

my musical re-imagining of the Nativity Story, with a surprise in the 2nd verse. Dedicated to my dear cousin, Madeleine Shaw. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com. I would lik...  moremy musical re-imagining of the Nativity Story, with a surprise in the 2nd verse. Dedicated to my dear cousin, Madeleine Shaw. 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 capella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 25 years. I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

The hymn is related to the Story of Moses when he returned from communing with God on the mount, and found the Israelites worshipping the golden calf. Moses indignantly stood in the gate of the camp and said, "Who is on the Lord's side? Let him come unto ...  moreThe hymn is related to the Story of Moses when he returned from communing with God on the mount, and found the Israelites worshipping the golden calf. Moses indignantly stood in the gate of the camp and said, "Who is on the Lord's side? Let him come unto me." (Exodus 32:26). - The Musikteers Ensemble Gh @HARMONIOUS CHORALE GHANA @VocalEssence Chorale @ONE VOICE CHOIR GHANA @The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square @The Symphonials - Ghana @The Sixteen @The Gesualdo Six @Hope Channel Ghana @Voice of Hope Ghana @GH Choral Music @His Voice GH @Lordina The Soprano  less

Medley with music from Disney movies 'Hercules', 'The Hunchback of the Notre Dame', 'The Lion King', '101 Dalmatiens', 'Toy Story' and 'Pocahontas'. Arrangement: Mac Huff Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Spring Concert "A Blast From...  moreMedley with music from Disney movies 'Hercules', 'The Hunchback of the Notre Dame', 'The Lion King', '101 Dalmatiens', 'Toy Story' and 'Pocahontas'. Arrangement: Mac Huff Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Spring Concert "A Blast From The Past" on May 12, 2015.  

Promotional video from Colorado Christian Univerity with credits to Life Cairn Productions

This well-known carol, which tells the Story of the Annunciation, is set to a lovely Basque melody arranged by Edgar Pettman. It was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first of S...  moreThis well-known carol, which tells the Story of the Annunciation, is set to a lovely Basque melody arranged by Edgar Pettman. It was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first of St Peter's Singers' now-traditional Sunday evening carol performances there. The choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director since the Singers' formation in June 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, may be found on the choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on its Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'.  less

  Life works in mysterious ways. Sometimes, without meaning to, you can get a song or a jingle stuck in your head and end up singing or humming it for hours - or even days. On the other hand, when you are actively trying to learn a poem, lyric, or a...

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. my focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

(La Esclavitud - Traducción al Español abajo) - - - Lesklavaj (Slavery) is part of a 3-movement work titled “Ayiti” (Haiti). (listen to the other two movements at the links below). The first movement depicts the remarkable Story of the captured African...  more(La Esclavitud - Traducción al Español abajo) - - - Lesklavaj (Slavery) is part of a 3-movement work titled “Ayiti” (Haiti). (listen to the other two movements at the links below). The first movement depicts the remarkable Story of the captured Africans who were reduced to slaves by European settlers in the American continent, particularly in the Caribbean. The second movement recounts the indepence of Haiti; and the third movement is about the Perseverance of the country which to this day, Haiti is fighting with fury to keep its freedom. “No human being must live on their knees; slavery in all its forms is an affront to the Divine Creator. The sense of wonder teaches us to discover all the beauty and the magnificence of the creation, and the extraordinary richness of our humanity. Diversity and unity, respect and solidarity, compassion and generosity are what makes a free man.” -Gabriel T. Guillaume (Lyricist & father of the composer) - - - score available at: https://sydneyguillaume.com/product/le...    less

Luís Cipriano is a Portuguese composer, with Degree in composition. In the last almost 25 years he was really active in Luxemburg’s music Life as a musician, guest composer and conductor as well. He composed 12 Masses and several choral and o...