A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Being in a choir is great (see The pleasures of being a choir member), but most mixed choirs never seem to have enough men.     photo by Robert...

performed by Rosthern Junior College Chorale, Knox United Church, Saskatoon, 2008

Angels We Have Heard on High, arr. David Zabriskie. The Virginia Wesleyan College Singers with Bryson Mortensen conducting, George Stone, piano, Lauren Lide, flute, and the Tapestry Bell Ensemble in Norfolk, VA. Like the Choirs at Virginia Wesleyan Colleg...  moreAngels We Have Heard on High, arr. David Zabriskie. The Virginia Wesleyan College Singers with Bryson Mortensen conducting, George Stone, piano, Lauren Lide, flute, and the Tapestry Bell Ensemble in Norfolk, VA. Like the Choirs at Virginia Wesleyan College at https://www.facebook.com/The-Choirs-at-Virginia-Wesleyan-College-1498497363730214/.  

Arranged for Men's voices (2 versions: E Dorian ((AATB) and C# Dorian (ATBarB) - it is sung here by the dwsChorale in the C# Dorian version Now every tree renews his summer’s green, Why is your heart in winter’s garments clad? Your beauty says my...  moreArranged for Men's voices (2 versions: E Dorian ((AATB) and C# Dorian (ATBarB) - it is sung here by the dwsChorale in the C# Dorian version Now every tree renews his summer’s green, Why is your heart in winter’s garments clad? Your beauty says my love is summer’s queen, But your cold love like winter makes me sad: Then either spring with buds of love again Or else congeal my thoughts with your disdain.  

Live performance, November 9th, 2013 Cochrane Street United Church www.newmansound.ca

Scores in various keys are available at the link below "He makes men pure from their sins..." A simple duet for two equal voices with guitar chords, suitable for evangelical meetings. Taking words from St Paul's letter to the Hebrews. The recording (in...  moreScores in various keys are available at the link below "He makes men pure from their sins..." A simple duet for two equal voices with guitar chords, suitable for evangelical meetings. Taking words from St Paul's letter to the Hebrews. The recording (in D) was performed by the composer (in those far off religious days!).  

What an amazing joint performance with our wonderful American friends! A memory both choirs will treasure! : )

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Robert Pecksmith (organ) David Crown (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, Oxford 4 May 2014 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Organist: http://www...  moreThe Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Robert Pecksmith (organ) David Crown (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, Oxford 4 May 2014 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Organist: http://www.robert-smith.org.uk Conductor: http://www.david-crown.com  

The singing girls had alot of fun performing to a massive audience at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton when UK Olympic medallist Diver Pete Waterfield made a special appearance. Lots of Laughs from the audience, and much amusement in the chorus!

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Will Dawes (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, May 2019 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Twitter: http://twitter.com/SomervilleChoir Conductor: h...  moreThe Choir of Somerville College, Oxford Will Dawes (conductor) Somerville College Chapel, May 2019 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Twitter: http://twitter.com/SomervilleChoir Conductor: http://www.willdawes.co.uk