Carmina Burana - Carl Orff Stephen Sands, Conductor - http://StephenSands.net Downtown voices and the Trinity Youth Chorus NOVUS NY St. Paul's Chapel, New York City June 16, 2019 http://Downtownvoices.net

Herbert Howells - Take him, earth, for cherishing Downtown voices Stephen Sands, conductor Trinity Church, NYC Text translated by Helen Waddell, from a 4th-century poem by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius: Take him, earth, for cherishing, to thy ...  moreHerbert Howells - Take him, earth, for cherishing Downtown voices Stephen Sands, conductor Trinity Church, NYC Text translated by Helen Waddell, from a 4th-century poem by Aurelius Clemens Prudentius: Take him, earth, for cherishing, to thy tender breast receive him. Body of a man I bring thee, noble even in its ruin. Once was this a spirit’s dwelling, by the breath of God created. High the heart that here was beating, Christ the prince of all its living. Guard him well, the dead I give thee, not unmindful of his creature shall he ask it: he who made it symbol of his mystery. Comes the hour God hath appointed to fulfil the hope of men, then must thou, in very fashion, what I give, return again. Not though ancient time decaying wear away these bones to sand, ashes that a man might measure in the hollow of his hand: Not though wandering winds and idle, drifting through the empty sky, scatter dust was nerve and sinew, is it given to man to die. Once again the shining...    less

Ensemble quartonal: Music, When Soft voices Die (Music by Edward C. Bairstow, Poem by Shelly) Das "Ensemble quartonal" wurde im Jahr 2006 von vier ehemaligen Mitgliedern der Chorknaben Uetersen gegründet. Im Mai 2010 konnte das junge Quartett beim Deut...  moreEnsemble quartonal: Music, When Soft voices Die (Music by Edward C. Bairstow, Poem by Shelly) Das "Ensemble quartonal" wurde im Jahr 2006 von vier ehemaligen Mitgliedern der Chorknaben Uetersen gegründet. Im Mai 2010 konnte das junge Quartett beim Deutschen Chorwettbewerb den 1. Preis in der erstmals ausgeschriebenen Kategorie der klassischen Ensembles gewinnen und wurde damit über die Landesgrenzen hinaus bekannt. Diese Aufnahme stammt von einem Konzert im Lübecker Dom.  

Harmonies and memories echo through the years. Sunday well spent with an alumni, raising our voices once more in one song of praise to God.

Our mission is to be the vanguard of choral music, dedicated to the creation and performance of new and innovative works that inspire, challenge, and uplift both our members and our audiences. Vision: Elevating voices: We aim to empower our singers...  moreOur mission is to be the vanguard of choral music, dedicated to the creation and performance of new and innovative works that inspire, challenge, and uplift both our members and our audiences. Vision: Elevating voices: We aim to empower our singers to be vocal pioneers, pushing the boundaries of their own abilities and contributing to the growth and development of the choral art form. Education and Exploration: We are dedicated to educating our members and audiences about contemporary choral music, offering insights into the creative process, and fostering a deeper appreciation for the evolving landscape of the genre. Supporting Composers: We aim to provide a supportive environment for composers, encouraging them to experiment and create, while ensuring their work is given the recognition and respect it deserves. By living our mission, Neoteric Chamber Choir strives to be a catalyst for musical exploration, an advocate for emerging composers, and a source of inspiration for all who share...    less

St Cecilia Mass - Charles Gounod (1818-1893) Trinity Church NYC Downtown voices (http://Downtownvoices.net) NOVUS NY Stephen Sands, Conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Brianna J. Robinson, soprano Steven Caldicott Wilson, tenor Enrico Lagas...  moreSt Cecilia Mass - Charles Gounod (1818-1893) Trinity Church NYC Downtown voices (http://Downtownvoices.net) NOVUS NY Stephen Sands, Conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Brianna J. Robinson, soprano Steven Caldicott Wilson, tenor Enrico Lagasca, bass Concert program with texts, notes and participants: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14jFX... (0:01) Kyrie (5:45) Gloria (14:43) Credo (27:14) Offertory (31:00) Sanctus (37:15) Benedictus (40:35) Agnus Dei (45:16) Domine, salvum fac  

Anonymous catch in 4 equal voices based on peals of bells from "The Catch Club or Merry Companions", published in 1731. I have added some lower voices at the octave for better resonance.

This setting of the 98th Psalm (Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.) comes originally from my cantata “The Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about the religious and social history of the city. The oratorio was...  moreThis setting of the 98th Psalm (Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.) comes originally from my cantata “The Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about the religious and social history of the city. The oratorio was first performed in Manchester Cathedral in 1994. This psalm forms the climax of the whole cantata and provides an expression of optimism after the tragedies of the previous sections. In this “extracted” version, the tragic surroundings of the history remain in the background and the purebubbling joy of the psalm itself shines forth. Enjoy the complex rhythms and let your hair down! This performance by Daniel Shaw's Composer's Choir (based in Connecticut) is a brilliant rendition of the piece and will, I hope, encourage other church choirs and concert choirs to consider including it in their repertoire.  less

Score video of THE FERVID HOKEY POKE, Greg Bartholomew's setting for Mixed choir (SATB) of the poem by Jeff Brechlin. Audio recording by Matt Curtis (Choral Tracks). Jeff Brechlin won The Washington Post's Style Invitational in March 2003 with his poem T...  moreScore video of THE FERVID HOKEY POKE, Greg Bartholomew's setting for Mixed choir (SATB) of the poem by Jeff Brechlin. Audio recording by Matt Curtis (Choral Tracks). Jeff Brechlin won The Washington Post's Style Invitational in March 2003 with his poem The Hokey Poke. The competition asked readers to rewrite some banal instructions in the stvle of a famous writer. Brechlin chose to rewrite one verse of the traditional dance song The Hokey Pokey as if written by William Shakespeare, for which he won the prize of a shotgun shell salt and pepper shaker. His poem is used with permission. For more information visit www.gregbartholomew.com/hokeyindex.html  less

Strengthen for Service Jessica French (https://www.jessicafrench.org/shop/p/service0 Downtown voices (http://Downtonwvoices.net) NOVUS NY Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Trinity Church, NYC Concert program with texts, notes an...  moreStrengthen for Service Jessica French (https://www.jessicafrench.org/shop/p/service0 Downtown voices (http://Downtonwvoices.net) NOVUS NY Stephen Sands, conductor (http://StephenSands.net) Trinity Church, NYC Concert program with texts, notes and participants: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14jFXdadxD-YJtyY6TJwjld6jwA1GHmTw/view?usp=share_link