SATB a cappella setting of a Gaelic prayer by Ian Assersohn. London Choral Sinfonia conducted by Michael Waldron

KCKCC Chamber Choir stars by Eriks Esenvalds Love, Faith, Hope - KCKCC Fall Choral Concert Sunday, October 18th, 2015 St. Patrcik's Catholic Church stars by Eriks Esenvalds

Ass="view_more">"the Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima rain, who Asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the leAst. But I took on the challenge and here is the result. As always, comments are ...  Ass="view_more_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAss="view_more" style="display:none;">"the Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima rain, who Asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the leAst. But I took on the challenge and here is the result. As always, comments are most welcomed. Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info. 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 26 years. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  Ass="view_less_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Ass="view_more">Salvacosta sing this Chilcott/Jennings mAsterpiece with such conviction and pAssion - you can feel that they believe every word! He is so small the stars bow down the fierce winds eAse their breath, And careful shepherds look upon the one unsullied bi...  Ass="view_more_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAss="view_more" style="display:none;">Salvacosta sing this Chilcott/Jennings mAsterpiece with such conviction and pAssion - you can feel that they believe every word! He is so small the stars bow down the fierce winds eAse their breath, And careful shepherds look upon the one unsullied birth. they kneel and stare while time seems gone and goodness rules the earth. the blight on man is all undone, and there will be no more death, For though this child will be nailed on a cross, He'll be so since he is the jewel of untold worth. For him all stars have shone, have shone, have shone, shone........... Music - Bob Chilcott Lyrics - Elizabeth Jennings Copyright Oxford University Press 2012 Performed by Salvacosta Keys - Alvin Allison Recorded Live at St Aldhelms 10/12/16 Video Creation - Kingsbere Designs www.darrenbartlett.co.uk Copyright DMB MUSIC 2016  Ass="view_less_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Ass="view_more">Text: stars - Robert Frost (1874–1963). How countlessly they congregate O'er our tumultuous snow, Which flows in shapes As tall As trees When wintry winds do blow!-- As if with keenness for our fate, Our faltering few steps on To white rest, a...  Ass="view_more_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAss="view_more" style="display:none;">Text: stars - Robert Frost (1874–1963). How countlessly they congregate O'er our tumultuous snow, Which flows in shapes As tall As trees When wintry winds do blow!-- As if with keenness for our fate, Our faltering few steps on To white rest, and a place of rest Invisible at dawn,-- And yet with neither love nor hate, Those stars like some snow-white Minerva's snow-white marble eyes Without the gift of sight. Recorded at St Paul's Episcopal Church, Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY, 2015 Concept: Vince Peterson & Garrett Burns Director, Cinematography, Editor: Garrett Burns (Memetic Studios) Cinematography: Erik Kristiansen (Memetic Studios) Audio Engineering & Editing: Craig Slon Producer: Nicole Belmont Choral Chameleon Performers: Kelly Baxter-Golding Joseph Bellino Alex CanovAs Evan Crawford Andy Cook-Feltz Liz Hanna Bill Heigen Mark Johnson Erika Lloyd Jonathan May Julie Waters Clare Maloney - audio Vince Peterson - video Choral Chameleon is a non-profit choral arts...    Ass="view_less_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Recording of Tim Knight's 'stars' commissioned by the Rockland Camerata who wanted a setting of these provocative and thoughtful words by Sara TeAsdale

Ass="view_more">Children's choir ,,the stars” (“Zvezdice”- eng. little stars) wAs formed in 2002 As a project with the support of UNDP - United Nations Development Programme for the development and improvement of cultural activities among the youngest population. the cho...  Ass="view_more_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAss="view_more" style="display:none;">Children's choir ,,the stars” (“Zvezdice”- eng. little stars) wAs formed in 2002 As a project with the support of UNDP - United Nations Development Programme for the development and improvement of cultural activities among the youngest population. the choir, which operates in the far south of Serbia for years, despite all the social and economic circumstances, represents a qualitative benchmark of children's choir singing in Serbia. the very existence and successful work is the largest choir incentive and support talented children to build and improve their talent, and through further education and training contribute to the cultural and any other development of their region. Music As a separate and clear illustration of the atmosphere, geography, traditions and cultural code, this choir with special kind of social engagement symbolizes the socio-political background of which is aimed at awakening cultural awareness and human self-consciousness. Choir brings together 50 members, children aged from 7 to 17, affi...    Ass="view_less_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Our first ever solo number at the Colston Hall! As sung by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Sound, Jimmy Tuffrey. Film Crew: Simon Tagney, Bertie H. Smith, Charlie Marshall. Edited by Charlie Marshall. M.D. Sam Burns

Ass="view_more">"Signs of rain Or Forty ReAsons For Not Accepting An Invitation of a Friend To Make an Excursion With Him" lyrics by Dr. Edward Jenner (18th Century). Directed by Ken Jenson. Lyrics: the hollow winds begin to blow, the clouds look black, the glAss is...  Ass="view_more_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAss="view_more" style="display:none;">"Signs of rain Or Forty ReAsons For Not Accepting An Invitation of a Friend To Make an Excursion With Him" lyrics by Dr. Edward Jenner (18th Century). Directed by Ken Jenson. Lyrics: the hollow winds begin to blow, the clouds look black, the glAss is low; thee soot falls down, the spaniels sleep, the spiders from their cobwebs peep. LAst night the sun went pale to bed, the moon in halos hid her head; the boding shepherd heaves a sigh, For see, a rainbow spans the sky! the walls are damp, the ditches smell, Closed is the pink-eyed pimpernel. Hark how the chairs and tables crack! Old Betty's nerves are on the rack; Loud quacks the duck, the peacocks cry, the distant hills are seeming nigh. How restless are the snorting swine! the busy flies disturb the kine; Low o'er the grAss the swallow wings, the cricket, too, how sharp he sings! Puss on the hearth, with velvet paws, Sits wiping o'er her whiskered jaws; Through the clear streams the fishes rise, And nimbly catch the incautious flies. T...    Ass="view_less_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Ass="view_more">"Da pacem Domine" is dedicated to two of my dear relatives named James. I felt the inspiration to start this piece in the weeks leading up to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which my dear grandfather Jimmy rain (1895-1974) had serv...  Ass="view_more_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreAss="view_more" style="display:none;">"Da pacem Domine" is dedicated to two of my dear relatives named James. I felt the inspiration to start this piece in the weeks leading up to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which my dear grandfather Jimmy rain (1895-1974) had served in the Canadian forces, in one of the most dangerous roles, As a runner in northwestern France. This song honours his memory and the love that he showed me As a boy and a young man growing up. Shortly after starting this piece, I then learned that my dear cousin Jamie Shaw (1959-2019) wAs gravely ill and with his permission, I have dedicated this piece to him As well. Jamie's courage, good spirit and humour throughout his illness wAs an inspiration to all of us who knew him. "Da pacem Domine" is a musical search for peace: both external peace, between individuals, groups, societies, nations; and internal peace, to find a restful spot within the soul, amidst the serious tensions and conflicts seemingly inherent in the human stream of existence. It explor...    Ass="view_less_link" href="javAscript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less