A setting of the olden Gaudete text for mixed, a cappella choir using stark harmonies and irregular time signatures. Music composed by Nathaniel J.S. Barnes

Winning performance at the German National choir Competition 2010 in Dortmund

The traditional tune here from our 2010 Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service. We are joined by six extras (college students from ATU and OBU).

I want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece ha...  moreI want to begin by saying that I struggle to write up-tempo music. As a composer, I tend to lean toward and connect to slow and emotional pieces. I have always been someone who strives to convey emotional complexity, therefore writing an up-tempo piece had to be purposeful and meaningful. The inspiration for this score comes from the first time I was able to hear my son's heartbeat during an ultrasound. It was a magical and exciting moment that I will never forget; however, leading up to that specific moment there was an element of tension. Six months prior to hearing my son's heartbeat, my wife and I found ourselves in a very different situation with the outcome of an ultrasound. We arrived at the hospital excited to meet our child, only to discover we had silently miscarried. I had never felt so deflated and aimless in one sudden moment. It was as if I was a boat, drifting, with no direction in my life. Fast forward to this ultrasound with our soon-to-be son. You can imagine the excitement and fear we bo...    less

Scores Available: https://www.santiagoveros.site/producto/ocrux/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/santiagoveros https://www.santiagoveros.site Garden Grove High School choir perform the world premiere of "O Crux" by Santiago Veros live in concert on...  moreScores Available: https://www.santiagoveros.site/producto/ocrux/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/santiagoveros https://www.santiagoveros.site Garden Grove High School choir perform the world premiere of "O Crux" by Santiago Veros live in concert on March 22, 2024, in the Donald R. Wash Memorial Auditorium under the direction of Amanda Mitton. If you want to obtain the scores of this work, do not hesitate to contact the composer: just send me an email to contact@santiagoveros.site https://www.santiagoveros.site  less

Live recording from The Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival 2016. FRIDAY 12th of FEBRUARY 2016 at Old Goa (India). The KETEVAN World Sacred Music Festival located in Old Goa combines musical traditions from different eras from the East and the West. Th...  moreLive recording from The Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival 2016. FRIDAY 12th of FEBRUARY 2016 at Old Goa (India). The KETEVAN World Sacred Music Festival located in Old Goa combines musical traditions from different eras from the East and the West. The KETEVAN Sacred Music Festival is a project of musical and artistic coexistence; a space where the language of music becomes a bridge to connect and foster dialogue among cultures. Located at 10 km from Panjim, capital city of Goa (India), Old Goa is a World Heritage City (declared by UNESCO in 1986) where different cultures have existed and coexisted throughout history since many centuries ago. for more information visit: www.ketevanmusicfestival.com Video produced by ANANDOR PRODUCCIONES. www.anandorproducciones.com Sound Recording Engineer Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde www.ignaciolusardimonteverde.co.uk  less

The University of WIsconsin - Eau Claire Concert choir Conductor, Gary R. Schwartzhoff Composer, Zachary J. Moore Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Comp.arr Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/zach-moore-5

Recorded on 25. 06. 2016. at the Night of the Museums in the Budapest History Museum.

Recorded on 03. 22. 2015 in the Museum Kiscell

Psalm 133 (134), with doxology Brief, high impact, up-tempo. Free sheet music. Please get in touch! • Facebook: david.basden.9 • Email: deebee123 [at] bigpond.com