A Shepherds' Song

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

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   Last week in Part 1 of How to deal with Song lyrics, I looked at The pros and cons of using written words as opposed to learning entirely by ear.   &...

MERRY Christmas FROM US ALL!! -- solos: Martha Hayward and Jennifer Atkinson -- arranged: Fraser Wilson -- Filmed by Georgia Ball: www.linkedin.com/pub/georgia-ball/3b/5a7/64a at Holy Trinity Church, Sheffield. www.holytrinitymillhouses.co.uk -- www....  moreMERRY Christmas FROM US ALL!! -- solos: Martha Hayward and Jennifer Atkinson -- arranged: Fraser Wilson -- Filmed by Georgia Ball: www.linkedin.com/pub/georgia-ball/3b/5a7/64a at Holy Trinity Church, Sheffield. www.holytrinitymillhouses.co.uk -- www.albionchoir.org.uk  

Over The Rainbow, Susanna Lindmark. Coro las Veredas. Enrique Martín, Director. Daniel Garay, cajón flamenco. Song of Hope incluido en Nube, el Cd del Coro las Veredas. Más información: www.corolasveredas.com

This Song was written by William H. Neidlinger and performed by The Nashville Singers on November 17, 2012 at Their annual Season of Harmony concert. Nashville Singers was founded in November of 2008 by a handful of men who had The desire to join Their...  moreThis Song was written by William H. Neidlinger and performed by The Nashville Singers on November 17, 2012 at Their annual Season of Harmony concert. Nashville Singers was founded in November of 2008 by a handful of men who had The desire to join Their voices with The voices of oThers committed to excellence in vocal and choral performance. In Their first four years, this volunteer group has grown from four to 15 singers, learned 42 Songs, released Their first CD, racked up 51 performances for 32 organizations in seven counties across Tennessee, and produced a successful concert series which has attracted a combined 1000+ attendees from 38 cities in eight states across The USA. Their concert audiences have ranged in size from a few hundred to 4000 people. They've developed a reputation for producing imaginative programs that span many genres, including popular music, Americana, swing, gospel, sacred, Songs from Broadway and movies, and a large selection of Christmas holiday favorites. They cover The wor...    less

Folk Song from The Lepcha Tribe of The Himalayas, India for SAB and Tenor Solo and Maadal Arr. Virgil Sequeira Sung in Lepcha language. This Song sings praises of The moTherland of The Lepchas around Their sacred mountain Kingtsoom Zaongboo Choo (...  moreFolk Song from The Lepcha Tribe of The Himalayas, India for SAB and Tenor Solo and Maadal Arr. Virgil Sequeira Sung in Lepcha language. This Song sings praises of The moTherland of The Lepchas around Their sacred mountain Kingtsoom Zaongboo Choo (Kanchenjunga) who calls on her children (The Lepchas) to respect her and Their traditions Soprano: Paola Granada Columba (Bolivia) Alto: Zuzanna Rybinska (Poland) Tenor Solo: Virgil Sequeira (India) Bass: Engelhardt #Unaeb (Namibia) maadal: Virgil Sequeira Recorded on The Singers Of United Lands 2012 Tour of USA, Canada, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe at Spartanburg, SC, USA April 2012  less

"Christmas Crossword" by Hank Beebe. Recorded live on Friday, December 14, 2012, at The Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by The Apprentice Choir ensemble of The Girl Choir of South Florida. Associate Director: Robert Todd, Accomp...  more"Christmas Crossword" by Hank Beebe. Recorded live on Friday, December 14, 2012, at The Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by The Apprentice Choir ensemble of The Girl Choir of South Florida. Associate Director: Robert Todd, Accompanist: Susan Dodd, Choreographer: Lucia Deus.  

Music: Bob Chilcott Lyrics: Christina Rossetti Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at Their Christmas Concert "Christmas Carols With A Twist" on December 16, 2014.

A holiday greeting from Vancouver's Chor Leoni Men's Choir and Diane Loomer, C.M., Artistic Director. Video by Philip Jack www.philmetaljacket.com