This brand new version of Good King Wenceslas is dedicated to my uncle Duncan Shaw of Vancouver. His "retirement project" - developing his own theory of gravity - has been a huge inspiration in my own compositional journey late in life. Some background...  moreThis brand new version of Good King Wenceslas is dedicated to my uncle Duncan Shaw of Vancouver. His "retirement project" - developing his own theory of gravity - has been a huge inspiration in my own compositional journey late in life. Some background: I have sung the traditional version of Good King Wenceslas since I was a kid. I fell in love with the lyrics and the story, but have always been puzzled by the way it was arranged, in particular the way that the "las" of Wenceslas lands on the downbeat. When I was young, I thought the lyrics were actually "Good King Wences last looked out!" All to say that I got inspired to create a totally different version. I used the 19th century poem by John Mason Neale, but I wanted to create a different "feel" to the story, to take it back in Time to its origins in the Middle Ages - hence the medieval feel to much of the piece. I also felt that since the Wenceslas story is all about a journey, a setting in 3/4 Time would create a better sense of that feeling, ra...    less

Children choir "The Stars" Dečji hor "Zvezdice" Leskovac, Srbija Jelena Cvetković- dirigent Nikola Ilić- klavirska saradnja Zadužbina Ilije M. Kolarca- koncert "U RITMU EVROPE"

poem by Robert Burns music by David Dickau directed by Richard Janzen performed by RJC Chorale

5th Movement of Scott Perkins' The Stolen Child, performed by the Hofstra Chamber Choir, December 14, 2012 David Fryling, Conductor Poetry by W.B. Yeats When you are old and gray and full of sleep and nodding by the fire, take down this book, A...  more5th Movement of Scott Perkins' The Stolen Child, performed by the Hofstra Chamber Choir, December 14, 2012 David Fryling, Conductor Poetry by W.B. Yeats When you are old and gray and full of sleep and nodding by the fire, take down this book, and slowly read, and dream of the soft look Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep; How many loved your moments of glad grace, and loved your beauty with love false or true; But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you, and loved the sorrows of your changing face. and bending down beside the glowing bars, Murmur, a little sadly, how love fled and paced upon the mountains overhead, and hid his face amid a crowd of stars.  less

World premiere recording, by a brand new singing group: Quartetto al Volo! If you like this song, I invite you to donate to the work of OCISO (Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization) and their support programs for refugees and immigrants to Cana...  moreWorld premiere recording, by a brand new singing group: Quartetto al Volo! If you like this song, I invite you to donate to the work of OCISO (Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization) and their support programs for refugees and immigrants to Canada: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ociso-ottawa-community-immigrant-services-organization/ Background. In the 1970s I visited Poland twice and fell in love with Polish choral music -- and Lulajże Jezuniu became one of my favourite Christmas carols in any language. While flying from Ottawa to Vancouver in December 2017, I felt inspired and arranged most of this piece while at 30,000 feet! I must have been quite a sight conducting away in my aisle seat, with my head phones plugged into my computer. I have dedicated Lulajże Jezuniu to the late Adam and Helena Kmiotek, who showed me such generosity of spirit as my hosts in Szczecin during my second Polish trip. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the TTBB score can contact me at rain...    less

This is our tribute to the outstanding song "True Survivor" from the "Kung Fury" Movie sung by David Hasselhoff. For more information visit us on facebook.com/str8voices or str8voices.com Arrangement: Saddo Heibat Mix&Mastering: Achim Rust Camera:...  moreThis is our tribute to the outstanding song "True Survivor" from the "Kung Fury" Movie sung by David Hasselhoff. For more information visit us on facebook.com/str8voices or str8voices.com Arrangement: Saddo Heibat Mix&Mastering: Achim Rust Camera: Helge Krückeberg Director: Lina Deichmann Lights: Fabio Gatto  

Vox Virorum winter concert. January 19, 2014 First Presbyterian Church Durham, NC USA

The US Glee Club sings David Child's Weep No More at the May Senior Concert, 2013. Devon Steve, Student Conductor.

This original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David ...  moreThis original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David Dickau, it hauntingly sets a very thoughtful text by Will Dromgoole. In it, Dromgoole tells the story of an old man who approaches a deep and wide water-filled chasm. He crosses in the evening as he is unafraid, then builds a bridge to span the tide. A fellow pilgrim questions why an old man would build the bridge, as he would surely never pass this way again in his lifeTime. The old man lifts his grey head and responds to the questioning traveler that a youth is to follow after him. He too, would need to cross in the twilight dim. The old man answers, “I am building this bridge for him.” The commission process was an interesting and fascinating one in which to be involved. Dr. Dickau was originally approached a year or so ago by the chorale, and was inter...    less

Cat.Not: TKM713. A best-selling setting of these famous words from the melodious pen of Peter Thompson which is suitable for SAB or STB choirs. Showcase your choir on our #youtube channel - we offer free music and promotion in return for a recording - ...  moreCat.Not: TKM713. A best-selling setting of these famous words from the melodious pen of Peter Thompson which is suitable for SAB or STB choirs. Showcase your choir on our #youtube channel - we offer free music and promotion in return for a recording - please contact mail@Timknightmusic.com for more info! See what other specialist services we offer (including commissions, singing holidays, choir and concert management workshops and composition courses) at www.Timknightmusic.com. In the UK, all Tim Knight Music is distributed by and can be ordered through Spartan Press quoting the catalogue number on 01528 544770 http://www.spartanpress.co.uk/ or via www.Timknightmusic.com shop page. Some pieces are also available via https://www.musicroom.com/. Those without a ‘TKM’ prefix can be ordered directly from the publisher’s website – please contact mail@Timknightmusic.com if you are having trouble sourcing this piece. In the USA and overseas, you can order direct from the publisher, via www.Timknightmusic.com...    less