music by Colin Eatock text by Francis Kindlemarsh Cast off all doubtful care, Exile and banish tears; To joyful news divine Lend us your list'ning ears. An earthly tree a heavenly fruit it bear, A case of clay contained a crown immortal. A cro...  moremusic by Colin Eatock text by Francis Kindlemarsh Cast off all doubtful care, Exile and banish tears; To joyful news divine Lend us your list'ning ears. An earthly tree a heavenly fruit it bear, A case of clay contained a crown immortal. A crown of crowns, a King whose cost and care Redeemed poor man, whose race before was thrall To death, to doom, to pains of everlasting, By His sweet death, scorns, stripes, and often fasting. A star above the stars, a sun of light, Whose blessed beams this wretched earth bespread With hope of heaven and of God's Son the sight, Which in our flesh and sinful soul lay dead. O faith, O hope, O joys renowned for ever, O lively life that deathless shall persevere. Then let us sing the lullabys of sleep To this sweet babe, born to awake us all From drowsy sin that made old Adam weep, And by his fault gave to mankind the fall. For lo! this day, the birth day, day of days, Summons our songs to give Him laud and praise.  less

The Ebor Singers was formed by Paul Gameson in 1995. The group includes past and present music students at the University, some of whom also pursue solo careers. Acclaimed for performances and recordings that sparkle with fresh insight and vibrant musica...  moreThe Ebor Singers was formed by Paul Gameson in 1995. The group includes past and present music students at the University, some of whom also pursue solo careers. Acclaimed for performances and recordings that sparkle with fresh insight and vibrant musicality, The Ebor Singers has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting professional vocal ensembles in the north of England, specialising in early and contemporary music.  

Live performance of Robert H. Young's "There is No Rose of Such Virtue." Performed at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Kansas City, MO. www.kantoreikc.org

Performed by the Concert Boys Choir of the Konakovo Boys and Youth Choral School. Conductor - Natalia Makhnovskaya. St. Matthew Cathedral, Colmar, France 2010 ||| Испоняет Концертный хор мальчиков Хоровой школы мальчиков и юношей г. Конаково. Дирижёр - На...  morePerformed by the Concert Boys Choir of the Konakovo Boys and Youth Choral School. Conductor - Natalia Makhnovskaya. St. Matthew Cathedral, Colmar, France 2010 ||| Испоняет Концертный хор мальчиков Хоровой школы мальчиков и юношей г. Конаково. Дирижёр - Наталья Махновская. Собор Святого Матфея, Кольмар, Франция 2010  

Anthem by Edgar Bainton And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a ...  moreAnthem by Edgar Bainton And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of Heaven, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. (Revelation 21) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  less

The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown, conductor Wells Cathedral, 6 July 2011 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervilleChoir Website: http://www.somervillemusicsociety.com

Anthem by Charles Villiers Stanford The Lord is my shepherd : therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul : and shall bring me forth in the paths of righte...  moreAnthem by Charles Villiers Stanford The Lord is my shepherd : therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul : and shall bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name's sake. Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table before me 'gainst them that trouble me : thou anointedst my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life : and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. For Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. (Psalm 23) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  less

Antonin Dvorak / Otmar Macha: Songs My Mother Taught Me (from Gipsy Songs) - live recording October 7, 2012 - Holy Spirit Cathedral, Hradec Kralove The Czech Boys Choir, Jakub Martinec - artistic director & conductor Cancioneta Praha, Lukas Jindrich ...  moreAntonin Dvorak / Otmar Macha: Songs My Mother Taught Me (from Gipsy Songs) - live recording October 7, 2012 - Holy Spirit Cathedral, Hradec Kralove The Czech Boys Choir, Jakub Martinec - artistic director & conductor Cancioneta Praha, Lukas Jindrich - artistic director Martin Fisl - pianist  

Agnus Dei from my Mass for men's voices (Alto, Tenor, Bass) and organ The whole Mass setting contains Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei and also an organ voluntary based on the themes. A version for 3 part mixed Choir (Soprano, Alto and M...  moreAgnus Dei from my Mass for men's voices (Alto, Tenor, Bass) and organ The whole Mass setting contains Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei and also an organ voluntary based on the themes. A version for 3 part mixed Choir (Soprano, Alto and Men) and organ is also available at: http://dwsolo.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-185192_mass_for_three_part_mixed_Choir_and_organ.html Because of its gently exotic modal flavours, the music was deemed to have a ring of "oriental promise" by one appreciative member of the congregation at the first performance. This setting has been sung in Cathedrals in Manchester, Southwell and Dublin and the Agnus has also featured in services at Christ Church Didsbury. The recording here is the Agnus Dei sung by the Voluntary Choir of Manchester Cathedral during their visit to Southwell Minster.  less

A performance given by the Merbecke Choir of Southwark Cathedral, directed by Huw Morgan, of Mark Hewitt's setting of the "Ave Maria" www.mark-hewitt.co.uk www.huwmorgantheorgan.co.uk www.merbecke.org.uk