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.”  

Our Mission: Deo Cantamus exists to serve, educate, and promote worship, using quality instrumental and vocal music that glorifies our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We pursue excellence in an effort to worship our God and bring others closer to Him. ...  moreOur Mission: Deo Cantamus exists to serve, educate, and promote worship, using quality instrumental and vocal music that glorifies our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We pursue excellence in an effort to worship our God and bring others closer to Him. Statement of Purpose: Deo Cantamus is an organization of musicians whose purpose is to worship the true and living God through the performance of and instruction in quality vocal and instrumental music. Because worshipping God is our fundamental intention, this necessarily requires that we be in right relationship with the God we worship. We believe that this is only possible through faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we as individuals are followers of Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus is the fully divine and fully human Son of God. His death and resurrection is the only means by which people can have forgiveness of their sins and eternal life. We believe that the guilt of our sins was entirely charged against Him on the cross. On the sole condition of t...    less

"Stars I Shall Find" by Jessica Loman, text by Sara Teasdale. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Directed by Jessica Loman. Recorded live at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida...  more"Stars I Shall Find" by Jessica Loman, text by Sara Teasdale. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Directed by Jessica Loman. Recorded live at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Text: There will be rest, and sure stars shining Over the roof-tops crowned with snow, A reign of rest, serene forgetting, The music of stillness holy and low. I will make this world of my devising, Out of a dream in my lonely mind, I shall find the crystal of peace,--above me Stars I shall find.  less

"Dance into the Day" by Mark Patterson. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of The Girl Choir of South Florida on May 18, 2012, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese.

"Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor" arr. Valerie Long. Traditional folk song of Newfoundland and Labrador. Recorded live on July 1, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South ...  more"Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor" arr. Valerie Long. Traditional folk song of Newfoundland and Labrador. Recorded live on July 1, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. About the composer: Valerie Long's academic background includes undergraduate degrees in music and music education from Memorial University in Newfoundland. She received her Master's of Music in Choral Music Education and a Doctorate in Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2008, Valerie was awarded Music Educator of the Year, from the Music Industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2010, she received the Founder's Award for achievement in the arts from Holy Heart of Mary High School. In 2012, Valerie received the Torch Bearer's Award from World Harmony Run, a global initiative recognizing her commitment to the importance of bringing harmony i...    less

Sung by the Fulham Children's Choir, Musical director: Christopher Wray, Piano: Marcus Andrews and Charles Economou Songs and Cries of London Town by Bob Chilcott and varied choral cantata in five movements for STAB choir, upper-voice choir, piano duet, ...  moreSung by the Fulham Children's Choir, Musical director: Christopher Wray, Piano: Marcus Andrews and Charles Economou Songs and Cries of London Town by Bob Chilcott and varied choral cantata in five movements for STAB choir, upper-voice choir, piano duet, and optional percussion. The two outer movements draw their words and inspiration from boisterous cries of 17th century market vendors as once featured in 'The Cries of London' by Orlando Gibbbons. The second movement features the words of a Scottish poet, William Dunbar (c. 1460-c.1520), in which he praises the English capital, and includes the line 'London, thou art the flower of cities all'. Together, these settings evoke a surprisingly contemporary impression of London's sights, sounds, and moods, inspiring some irresistible music, by turns contemplative and unquenchably thrilling. This 'capital' cantata was written in 2001 for the Diamond Jubilee of the Barnet Choral Society, of which Chilcott is President.  less

The Youth Choir Melissanthi was founded as the Children’s Choir of Alexandria Municipality in 1987 aiming to the creation of a youth musical cradle in the town and so far has become a major attraction for children and young people of the city. Goal of ...  moreThe Youth Choir Melissanthi was founded as the Children’s Choir of Alexandria Municipality in 1987 aiming to the creation of a youth musical cradle in the town and so far has become a major attraction for children and young people of the city. Goal of the choir is equally the choral and music development of its members and the contribution to the cultural development of Alexandria and the surrounding area. Although it started as a small ensemble singing monophonic or at best diphone melodies without instrumental accompaniment, today has more than 80 choristers, mostly girls, 10-25 years old, and interprets as a triphonic choir almost all kinds of music, with an emphasis on the music of the nations and Greek composers. Please read more at http://www.choirs.gr/alexandrian-choirs-2/melissanthi/  less

"Santa's Hoedown" by Saundra Berry Mueller and Lon Beery. Recorded live on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Flori...  more"Santa's Hoedown" by Saundra Berry Mueller and Lon Beery. Recorded live on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Robert Todd, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. LYRICS  

Westminster Chorus at the 2014 ACDA Western Division Conference in Santa Barbara, California. "GAGÒT" was composed by Sydney Guillaume for the Westminster Chorus. It's sung in Haitian Creole, with a couple of lines in French. - - See score at: sydneyg...  moreWestminster Chorus at the 2014 ACDA Western Division Conference in Santa Barbara, California. "GAGÒT" was composed by Sydney Guillaume for the Westminster Chorus. It's sung in Haitian Creole, with a couple of lines in French. - - See score at: sydneyguillaumemusic.com/portfolio-items/gagot - - Check out the Westminster Chorus video: Journey to ACDA (Barbershop in the Choral Community): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJhLEchV6bQ To learn more about Westminster Chorus, visit: www.WestmisterChorus.org. - - The text of "Gagòt" is written by Sydney's father Gabriel T. Guillaume.. Here's the complete text: (English Poetic Translation) Since I rose this morning I've gone through ups and downs, Running around in circles like a crazy mad dog. I speak, I sing, I sleep, I rise; I pray, I scream, it's mess upon mess. It's a mess here, it's a mess there, A mess up, a mess down, Mess everywhere, it's mess upon mess. Messy are my thoughts, Messy are my actions, Messy are my words, Mess...    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.