The first of three settings of text from the Odes of Solomon. The Odes of Solomon are believed to have been written around the year 100 A.D., and include strong parallels to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Scholars have debated whether the Odes should be consid...  moreThe first of three settings of text from the Odes of Solomon. The Odes of Solomon are believed to have been written around the year 100 A.D., and include strong parallels to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Scholars have debated whether the Odes should be considered Jewish, Christian or Gnostic, and whether they were first written in Greek, Hebrew or Syriac. Early Christian writings refer to and quote from them. A Syriac manuscript containing the text of most of the Odes was discovered in 1909 by the English scholar J. Rendel Harris, and other partial texts in various languages have also been found. There are 42 Odes. Some fragments are still missing from Odes I and III, and no part of Ode II has yet been found. For these choral settings, I selected text from four of the Odes of Solomon which I found particularly compelling. The anonymous translation I have used comes from The Gnostic Society Library.  less

Barnsley Youth Choir "Total Praise" by Richard Smallman conducted by Mat Wright, European Choir Games 2015, Gospel Section.

Brief History of the Choir Since the inception of Ghana Methodist Students Union (GHAMSU) nationwide until 2004, the union had no Choir. Hymns and other song ministration were handled by Gospel Dynamics in the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Local of th...  moreBrief History of the Choir Since the inception of Ghana Methodist Students Union (GHAMSU) nationwide until 2004, the union had no Choir. Hymns and other song ministration were handled by Gospel Dynamics in the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Local of the Union. Some GHAMSU members of the 2003/2004 year group who were also part of Gospel Dynamics then thought it wise to establish a Choir because the feel of Methodism was missing in the Union. It all started when Brother Ernest Morgan Acquah, Brother Ebenezer Edem Beble, Brother Charles Aaron Adams Ekuban and Brother Fredrick Amissah usually meet in the evenings to sing hymns. These brothers decided to establish a Choir in GHAMSU. The then executives did not want to accept the decision of forming a Choir simply because they thought the Union was doing alright with Gospel Dynamics. And that forming a new Choir will bring tension and competition among the wings. Despite the challenges, we were able to convince some executives to support us. Also, our first lady, ...    less

The Halleluia chorus is from the Messiah by George Frideric Handel who is considered one of the most skilled practitioners of onomatopoetic and pictorial compositions. From this clip one can admire the Schola Cantorum Jubilate of Malta performing the most...  moreThe Halleluia chorus is from the Messiah by George Frideric Handel who is considered one of the most skilled practitioners of onomatopoetic and pictorial compositions. From this clip one can admire the Schola Cantorum Jubilate of Malta performing the most famous movement of Handel's oratorio's - Hallelujah chorus, during Carols by Candlelight 2009. The Choir and chamber orchestra was under the baton of Marouska Attard.  

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Are you passionate about singing? Then The People's Show Choir Black Isle is for you. A community-friendly Choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for singing. No audition...  moreAre you passionate about singing? Then The People's Show Choir Black Isle is for you. A community-friendly Choir where no previous music experience is needed to be a part of. All you need to do is come with a smile and a passion for singing. No auditions are required and your first two weeks are on us.  

Which Was the Son of - Arvo Pärt Live performance, September 18, 2022 Village Presbyterian Church Prairie Village, Kansas

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Apparently singing is the UK’s second most popular activity after sport.     Photo by Shaunette Babb   According to The Gua...

"Today, this spring", No. 1 from "Today, This Spring" by Libby Larsen. Text by Janice Kimes. Recorded live on Friday, May 16, 2014, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of th...  more"Today, this spring", No. 1 from "Today, This Spring" by Libby Larsen. Text by Janice Kimes. Recorded live on Friday, May 16, 2014, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Today, this spring Is time for walking on the soft earth In sounds that sweeten the air And reach beyond the long dark sleep; For sun to warm the cheek, And quicken breath; A time to shed the griefs That brown the spirit of beginning; To trust the restless energy Demanding space and speak of life, My own, which recreates itself in you.  less

After 13 years at the helm of Australia's most famous and loved, award winning Choir - the Choir of Hard Knocks, Dr Jonathon Welch AM will give his Melbourne farewell concert Seasons of Love at Melbourne Town Hall on Sun June 2, 2019 at 2pm.   "It ...