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Pilkington Choir
Formed in 1956 as a member of the Pikington Glass Company Sports & Social Club, the Choir membership has changed significantly over the years. The formal and financial relationship with the Company ceased some time ago but the name is retained... moreFormed in 1956 as a member of the Pikington Glass Company Sports & Social Club, the Choir membership has changed significantly over the years. The formal and financial relationship with the Company ceased some time ago but the name is retained for sentimental reasons.
The Choir is known for its friendly and embracing nature and the current 34 men & women members who are very keen to welcome new members of all Voice Parts.
The Choir's repertoire and is made up of a wide selection of musical genres which appeal to both members and audiences alike.Composers and arrangers are generally modern from UK and USA. Stage songs/ medleys are particular favourites of choir members. less
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Madison Choral Project: Octet from Elijah
The octet "For God Commanded Angels" from Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah. Performed as a part of "Celestial Spring" by the Madison Choral Project, May 18th, 2013 at Luther Memorial Church in Madison, Wisconsin. Albert Pinsonneault, Conductor.
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Heal The World
The song "Heal The World" was popularized by Michael Jackson which was released in 1991. The message of this song is to teach humans to do good to fellow humans, other living things on earth.
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The silver swan by Orlando Gibbons
The silver swan, who living had no note,
When death approached, unlocked her silent throat;
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more:
“Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes;
More geese th... moreThe silver swan, who living had no note,
When death approached, unlocked her silent throat;
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
Thus sung her first and last, and sung no more:
“Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes;
More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.”
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The Silver Swan - Adolphus Hailstork
Recorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as part of our "Modern Madrigals" concert.
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"The silver swan, who living had no note,
When death approached, unlocked her silent throat;
Leaning her breast against ... moreRecorded on 5/3/2024 at Our Beautiful Savior's Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ as part of our "Modern Madrigals" concert.
Text:
"The silver swan, who living had no note,
When death approached, unlocked her silent throat;
Leaning her breast against the reedy shore,
Thus sang her last, and sang no more:
'Farewell, all joys; Oh death, come close mine eyes;
More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.' "
- Orlando Gibbons (1583 - 1625)
Program notes:
A famous text also famously used by Gibbons himself for his own Madrigal, Hailstork here pays homage to the work's 16th-century roots. An early composition (written while in college) from the proflic composer, Hailstork combined his own language with his love for choral literature to create a piece reminiscent of the Renaissance with a modern flair. The harmonic language harkens back to a hexachordal modality of the 16th century, uses an unaccompanied SATB choir, and employs varied moments of imitative polyphony and homophony. This short wor... less
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Samuel Sebastian Wesley: O Lord my God
The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford
Douglas Knight (organ)
David Crown (conductor)
Somerville College Chapel, 22 May 2011
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir
Website: http://www.somervillemusicsociety.com
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Eli Eli (Walk to Caesarea) - Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir
Eli Eli (Walk to Caesarea) - the famous Israeli song composed David Zehavi (1910-1977) to words by Hannah Szenes (1921-1944). Arranged for choir by Gil Aldema (b.1928).
read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Szenes
My God, My God
May th... moreEli Eli (Walk to Caesarea) - the famous Israeli song composed David Zehavi (1910-1977) to words by Hannah Szenes (1921-1944). Arranged for choir by Gil Aldema (b.1928).
read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Szenes
My God, My God
May these things never end:
The sand and the sea
The rustle of the water
The lightning in the sky
Man's prayer.
אֵלִי, אֵלִי
שֶׁלֹּא יִגָּמֵר לְעוֹלָם
הַחוֹל וְהַיָּם,
רִשְׁרוּשׁ שֶׁל הַמַּיִם,
בְּרַק הַשָּׁמַיִם,
תְּפִלַּת הָאָדָם.
The Jerusalem Oratorio Chamber Choir conducted by Ronen Borshevsky.
Recording apeared on a CD which won the Golden Orpheus Award of the French Academy for best vocal music CD for 2007.
For more info and purchase -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-seventh-gate/dp/B001IRSOWK
Write us -
oratorio.jerusalem@gmail.com
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אלי אלי (הליכה לקיסריה) - מילים מאת חנה סנש, מנגינה מאת דוד זהבי.
עיבוד למקהלה: גיל אלדמע
המקהלה הקאמרית אורטוריו ירושלים
מנצח - רונן בורשבסקי less
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"When in our Music, God is Glorified" (Arr. Ziegenhals) 2020 Ocean Grove Virtual Choir Project
2020 Great Auditorium Virtual Choir
Jason C. Tramm, Dir. of Music Ministries
Gordon Turk, Organ
JoAnn Lamolino, Trumpet
Noreen Baer, Trombone
Scott Simpson, Timpani
The Great Auditorium Quaret
Quinton Tramm, Audio/Video Engineer
Premiered: June ... more2020 Great Auditorium Virtual Choir
Jason C. Tramm, Dir. of Music Ministries
Gordon Turk, Organ
JoAnn Lamolino, Trumpet
Noreen Baer, Trombone
Scott Simpson, Timpani
The Great Auditorium Quaret
Quinton Tramm, Audio/Video Engineer
Premiered: June 28, 2020
www.OceanGrove.org
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DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE
TOPIC: THE PROMISE of THE Spirit
KEY TEXT: And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever. John 14:16.
When Christ gave His disciples the promise o...
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Herbert Howells: Behold, O God our defender
The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford
Douglas Knight (organ)
David Crown (conductor)
Somerville College Chapel, Oxford
9 June 2013
Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir