Here in Nomansland - a meditation in the Vosges This personal exploration with a friend was very deep, we were philosophising mainly on society's reactions to minority groups and the psychology behind it. We considered ourselves to be in a sort of noma...  moreHere in Nomansland - a meditation in the Vosges This personal exploration with a friend was very deep, we were philosophising mainly on society's reactions to minority groups and the psychology behind it. We considered ourselves to be in a sort of nomansland sociologically, each for different reasons, but the Vosges valleys provided the most beautiful "nomansland" imaginable for our discussions. This song is the slightly mystical, and somewhat understated, memory of those days: Here in nomansland where all had fled the weather we waited patiently and enjoyed God's sun together Here in nomansland a grandson of Adam residing in his earthly grandfather's home the woods and sun presiding Here in nomansland Hermes' and Aphrodite's son sings cuckoo to the ill-shorn mountain top and then is gone Here in nomansland we sing to the other's consolation whilst peaceful dog and cows look on at our natural perchance divine oration  less

Improvisation by the dwsChorale http://ww.dwsolo.com A silly a-cappella number based on an idea from an old epigram "Scylla is toothless". Scylla becomes a vintage headmaster in this version but the results are similar. My old headmaster hasn`t got...  moreImprovisation by the dwsChorale http://ww.dwsolo.com A silly a-cappella number based on an idea from an old epigram "Scylla is toothless". Scylla becomes a vintage headmaster in this version but the results are similar. My old headmaster hasn`t got one tooth But he had teeth enough back in my youth He told me off then every single day But now his tongue has worn his teeth away! Original unattributed epigram: On an old Scold Scylla is toothless, yet, when she was young She had both teeth enough and too much tongue. What shall we, then, of toothless Scylla say But that her tongue has worn her teeth away?  less

County Town Singers perform God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Donald Moore) at their December 4, 2010 Christmas Concert at Simcoe Street United Church, Oshawa, ON

"John Williams is the Man" Based on John Williams movie music. Arranged by Mr. Tim, JS Slagowski & Bryant W. Smith. Saturday, March 12, 2016 Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook, IL.

Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of the Virgin Mary — rejoice! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, The Time of grace has come— what we wished for, Carmina lætitiæ Devote...  moreGaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of the Virgin Mary — rejoice! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, The Time of grace has come— what we wished for, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. songs of joy Let us render in faith. Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, God has become man, As nature marvels Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. The world has been renewed By Christ who reigns Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, We pass through the closed gate of Ezekiel Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. From the place whence light has risen, Salvation is found. Ergo nostra concio Psallat iam in lustro; Therefore let our gathering Now sing brightly Benedicat Domino: Salus Regi nostro. Let it give praise to the Lord: Salvation to our King.  less

Zulu song of liberation with additional verse of peace in English Aya ngena = They Come In, Aya phuma = They get out, Aya didizela = They're in a state of confusion, Aya sab' amagwala = The cowards are scared. Peace we bring you why must evr...  moreZulu song of liberation with additional verse of peace in English Aya ngena = They Come In, Aya phuma = They get out, Aya didizela = They're in a state of confusion, Aya sab' amagwala = The cowards are scared. Peace we bring you why must evr'ybody keep on fighting when hunger needs to be fought leave your guns now fight with ploughshares leave your guns now  

The 50s song Mister Sandman by Pat Ballard, which I arranged, on request, for our local choir. After a few concerts, I thought it would also be fun to sing it all myself (multitracking), so here it is. I have now published the score; see below

The Poohratorio is based on chapter 8 of A A Milne’s “Now we are Six” (The expotition to the North Pole) It is set for various voices (spoken and sung) and either guitar or guitar with other optional instruments following the guitar part. Each character...  moreThe Poohratorio is based on chapter 8 of A A Milne’s “Now we are Six” (The expotition to the North Pole) It is set for various voices (spoken and sung) and either guitar or guitar with other optional instruments following the guitar part. Each character has his own theme (leitmotif). This 1989 recording was created by the composer using his voice, classical guitar and various electronic instruments.  

Many years before Lloyd Webber's "Cats" I created my own setting for TS Eliot's "Song of the Jellicles" (from Old Possum's book of practical cats) The estate of T S Eliot would not let me use the poem itself as a choral piece. So this is the choral ...  moreMany years before Lloyd Webber's "Cats" I created my own setting for TS Eliot's "Song of the Jellicles" (from Old Possum's book of practical cats) The estate of T S Eliot would not let me use the poem itself as a choral piece. So this is the choral version of the Jellicle music as a drinking song for SATB choir, with new words by Jill Mitchell called "Praise to the Vine"  

La Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This version is for voices and guitar. It introduces the theme as a repeated verse on voice 1 and then adds a co...  moreLa Folia (literally "madness") was a Portuguese dance from the renaissance, and it has been used by many composers in the ensuing centuries. This version is for voices and guitar. It introduces the theme as a repeated verse on voice 1 and then adds a couple of vocalize additions above and below it. The pdf file contains the score and a separate guitar part. The sound sample is performed by the composer. Let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia as in the Baroque Time Oh let's sing la Folia Oh let's sing la Folia It spans all the centuries up to now (la la la) (cu cu cu!)  less