St Peter's Singers Hymn-a-thon St Peter's Singers of Leeds @SPS Leeds Hymnathon On 24th May, members of the choir will be singing the New English Hymnal “from cover to cover” - in excess of 500 hymns over 24 hours in order to raise money...

English Translation: Full of tears will be that day When from the ashes shall rise the guilty man to be judged; Therefore spare him, O God, Merciful Lord, grant them eternal rest. Amen Taghkanic Chorale https://www.taghkanicchorale.org/ May 2020

From the concert on 12/11/10, the Hawai'i Sacred Choir sings "Good King Wenceslas."

"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English. As always, comments are most welcomed. Sincere thanks to Matt...  more"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English. As always, comments are most welcomed. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Aurum, aurum!" Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info, or to obtain a copy of the score. 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. 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 choir was founded in 1984 as a result of the efforts of Marie Dowler of Ryerson's English department and became a success under the direction of Matthew Jaskiewicz. In 1985 the choir became an Oakham House society open to Ryerson students, faculty and...  moreThe choir was founded in 1984 as a result of the efforts of Marie Dowler of Ryerson's English department and became a success under the direction of Matthew Jaskiewicz. In 1985 the choir became an Oakham House society open to Ryerson students, faculty and staff. In 1987 membership was opened to the general public. The choir is currently made up of Ryerson undergraduates and alumni, current and retired faculty members and people from all ages and walks of life in the community. It ranges in size from 60-80 members. A core of long term members makes it possible to maintain high standards and perform a demanding repertoire. Under Matthew's direction, the choir has performed over 50 concerts and on several occasions performed at Ryerson graduation ceremonies. In 1986 the choir competed in three categories at the Kiwanis Festival, winning first place in two categories and receiving high marks in all three. The choir continues to perform two major choral works per season in at least two concerts accompanied b...    less

Robert Ramsey’s O vos omnes is a haunting 17th-century masterpiece that blends late-Renaissance polyphony with the bold, expressive dissonances of the early English Baroque. This five-voice setting uses poignant word-painting to bring the "sorrow of sorro...  moreRobert Ramsey’s O vos omnes is a haunting 17th-century masterpiece that blends late-Renaissance polyphony with the bold, expressive dissonances of the early English Baroque. This five-voice setting uses poignant word-painting to bring the "sorrow of sorrows" from the Book of Lamentations to life. It remains one of the most intimate and emotionally raw works in the sacred choral repertoire.  

English Translation: Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Taghkanic Chorale https://www.taghkanicchora...  moreEnglish Translation: Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Taghkanic Chorale https://www.taghkanicchorale.org/ June 2020  

John White (5 April 1936 - 4 January 2024) was an English experimental composer and musical performer. He invented the early British form of minimalism known as systems music, with his early "Machines". Humming And Ah-ing Machine is an innovative and f...  moreJohn White (5 April 1936 - 4 January 2024) was an English experimental composer and musical performer. He invented the early British form of minimalism known as systems music, with his early "Machines". Humming And Ah-ing Machine is an innovative and fun composition by John White for unaccompanied SATB chorus. The work is made up of short repeated phrases that evolve and entwine, creating a hypnotic and exciting overall work. We performed this piece at a concert in St Michael's Cornhill, London, in 1983.  less

Dedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. NB: ...  moreDedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. 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 cappella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 25 years. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

Three Miniatures for SSAA Chorus unaccompanied (1. The Lute, 2. The Thunderbolt, 3. The Sun) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (1999) Words by Judah al Harizi, 13th century English Translation by Stanley M. Hoffman Performed by the Women of The Philovo...  moreThree Miniatures for SSAA Chorus unaccompanied (1. The Lute, 2. The Thunderbolt, 3. The Sun) Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (1999) Words by Judah al Harizi, 13th century English Translation by Stanley M. Hoffman Performed by the Women of The Philovox Ensemble Jennifer Lester, conductor Music and Translation: © Copyright 2000 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. ECS Publishing Catalog No. 5678 Recording: © Copyright 2000 by ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission.  less