Celtic Celebration Concert Feb. 15, 2014 Conductor Syd Birrell soloist Ev. Brooks

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   “Great, a new song to learn.”   Photo by Michael Wu   “Oh, no, it’s in ‘foreign’. Help!”  ...

Guadete is an up-tempo, jovial 16th century Christmas carol. This version is from The Noteworthy Christmas CD, and is performed by The Chor Leoni Mens Choir. The illustration is Peter Paul Rubens' "Adoration of The Magi". The Latin lyrics and English tran...  moreGuadete is an up-tempo, jovial 16th century Christmas carol. This version is from The Noteworthy Christmas CD, and is performed by The Chor Leoni Mens Choir. The illustration is Peter Paul Rubens' "Adoration of The Magi". The Latin lyrics and English translation follow: Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus Ex Maria virgine, gaudete! Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born Of The Virgin Mary — rejoice! Tempus adest gratiæ Hoc quod optabamus, Carmina lætitiæ Devote reddamus. The time of grace has come— This that we have desired, Verses of joy Let us devoutly return. Deus homo factus est Natura mirante, Mundus renovatus est A Christo regnante. God has become man, To The wonderment of Nature, The world has been renewed By The reigning Christ. Ezechielis porta Clausa pertransitur, Unde lux est orta Salus invenitur. The closed gate of Ezechiel Is passed through, Whence The light is born, Salvation is found. Ergo nostra contio Psallat iam in lustro; Benedicat Domino: Sal...    less

Hugh Martin/Ralph Blane, Arr. Peter Gritton - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Swara Vocal Ensemble, Belgium

The first live performance of The song Mem-He during The Memorial Day ceremony, on April 27 2009 in Lapid on The central stage. The song was written by Kol-Hamishpaha in honor of The 45 soldiers which fell in 1948 in The battle on The Kurikur hill, where ...  moreThe first live performance of The song Mem-He during The Memorial Day ceremony, on April 27 2009 in Lapid on The central stage. The song was written by Kol-Hamishpaha in honor of The 45 soldiers which fell in 1948 in The battle on The Kurikur hill, where today resides Lapid - The place we live. *KOL HAMISHPAHA (Hebrew for "all The family" or "voice of The family") is a family band composed of 2 parents and Their 4 children* שיר שנכתב ובוצע ע"י קול-המשפחה ביום הזיכרון 2009 ביישוב לפיד, לכבוד 45 הנופלים במלחמת העצמאות, בקרב על גבעת כוריכור, עליה ממוקם היום היישוב.  less

World premiere by The Volti Choir of San Francisco, Robert Geary, Artistic Director, May 15-17, 2009, San Francisco and Berkeley, CA, USA. song on The End of The World Music by Robert Paterson; Text by Czeslaw Milosz. Used with Permission. This is ...  moreWorld premiere by The Volti Choir of San Francisco, Robert Geary, Artistic Director, May 15-17, 2009, San Francisco and Berkeley, CA, USA. song on The End of The World Music by Robert Paterson; Text by Czeslaw Milosz. Used with Permission. This is one movement of a three-movement work entitled Eternal Reflections, but may be performed as a stand-alone piece. For more information and to order sheet music, please visit www.robpaterson.com.  

2020 is The first year in our 43-year history we have no live concerts, so we present this Virtual Concert of 6 carols. I am proud of my musical colleagues for putting These videos togeTher. I thank Them for Their loyalty to our fans and Their fellow ...  more2020 is The first year in our 43-year history we have no live concerts, so we present this Virtual Concert of 6 carols. I am proud of my musical colleagues for putting These videos togeTher. I thank Them for Their loyalty to our fans and Their fellow choir members, and for Their diligence in preparing individual performances to such a demanding degree of musicianship. We all share an understanding of how important it is right now to share The joy of song with The world. Joined by my wife Holly and all The members of The Stairwell Carollers, we wish you peace and joy this Christmas season. We will perform live for you once again soon. Pierre Massie - director Programme O Little Town of Bethlehem - arr: Traditional, melody by Lewis Redner Un flambeau Jeanette, Isabelle - arr: Pierre Massie All and Some - Anon. c. 1450 What Child is This - arr: Pierre Massie (choral premiere) Ô nuit - Jean-Philippe Rameau Wassail song - arr: Pierre Massie  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   It’s only September, but many choirs are already thinking of Their Christmas concerts. Christmas is also The time of year when choirs release new CDs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] There were two articles in The UK national press a few years ago, one bemoaning The fact that we don’t sing Christmas carols togeTher as much as we u...

Omukiro Kyobwaro (in The readings of today) is a sacred song from The indigenous Bwisi dialect, who are The people from Rwenzori Mountains, Bundibudyo District of Uganda. The song emphasises The greatness of Jesus Christ through his word.