"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English. As always, comments are most welcomed. Sincere thanks to Matt...  more"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English. As always, comments are most welcomed. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Aurum, aurum!" Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info, or to obtain a copy of the score. I would like to acknowledge the a cappella Choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 26 years. I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

'Noȅl nouvelet', a contemporary setting of a traditional French carol arranged for mixed Choir in 2014 by Swedish conductor Sofia Söderberg. Recorded by Cuore Chamber Choir in Dublin on Thursday 23rd November 2023 under conductor Amy Ryan. https://linktr....  more'Noȅl nouvelet', a contemporary setting of a traditional French carol arranged for mixed Choir in 2014 by Swedish conductor Sofia Söderberg. Recorded by Cuore Chamber Choir in Dublin on Thursday 23rd November 2023 under conductor Amy Ryan. https://linktr.ee/CuoreChoir Score published by Gehrmans and Walton (also available for TTBB).  

PATER NOSTER by Ivo Antognini ANTIOCH Chamber ENSEMBLE JOSHUA COPELAND, conductor - Piccolo Spoleto Festival -

Composed by Ryan Noakes [http://www.ryan-noakes.com] Performed by the Vancouver Island Chamber Choir [http://www.facebook.com/VancouverIslandChamberChoir] The text, by Alexander Forest, is: A cloud moves through the sky; A small cloud in the bast...  moreComposed by Ryan Noakes [http://www.ryan-noakes.com] Performed by the Vancouver Island Chamber Choir [http://www.facebook.com/VancouverIslandChamberChoir] The text, by Alexander Forest, is: A cloud moves through the sky; A small cloud in the bast sky Soft and white against the bright blue. A cloud moves through the sky; Floats high above. A single cloud in the sky, Gently drifting through the air. A cloud moves through the sky. To hear the Wind Band version, go to http://youtu.be/FS6y7QfJHO8  less

Highlights from the City of Derry International Choral Festival, 21-25 October 2015. Includes guest artists The King's Singers and the Ulster Orchestra, international competitors Academic Choir of Carinthia Mohorjan (Slovenia), Härlanda Voces (Sweden)...  moreHighlights from the City of Derry International Choral Festival, 21-25 October 2015. Includes guest artists The King's Singers and the Ulster Orchestra, international competitors Academic Choir of Carinthia Mohorjan (Slovenia), Härlanda Voces (Sweden), Salutaris Chamber Choir (Belarus), Polifonica Chamber Choir (Belarus) and Saint Nicholas Choir Litija (Slovenia), and national Choirs Momentum (Derry) and Lisburn Harmony Ladies' Choir (Lisburn). Venues include St. Columb's Hall and The Gasyard Centre  less

The Evening Primrose No. 4 from Flower Songs Op. 47 by Benjamin Britten CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir Music and Choral Director: Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan Assistant Director: Natali Boğosyan Concert Recording, June 9, 2012

Senfl's complex madrigal about joining in the dance performed here by the dwsChorale (multitracking one-man Choir) Lyrics (English translation below) Mit Lust tret ich an diesen Tanz, ich hoff, mir werd ein schöner Kranz von einem schön Jungfrä...  moreSenfl's complex madrigal about joining in the dance performed here by the dwsChorale (multitracking one-man Choir) Lyrics (English translation below) Mit Lust tret ich an diesen Tanz, ich hoff, mir werd ein schöner Kranz von einem schön Jungfräuelein darum will ich ihr eigen sein. So tret ich hie auf einen Stein: Gott grüss mirs zart Jungfräuelein! Und grüss euch Gott allsamt geleich, sie seien arm oder reich, Gott grüss euch all in einer G’mein, darzu auch die klein! So ich ein grüss, die ander nit, so wär ich kein rechter Singer nit! Right pleased am I to join this dance, I hope a beautiful young maiden will give me a garland Then I will be her own So I step up here upon a stone Tender maiden may God greet you and may God greet all here the same, be they poor or rich God greet everyone together here, even the little ones! Because if I greet one and not the other, I would not be a true singer!  less

Robert Ramsey’s O vos omnes is a haunting 17th-century masterpiece that blends late-Renaissance polyphony with the bold, expressive dissonances of the early English Baroque. This five-voice setting uses poignant word-painting to bring the "sorrow of sorro...  moreRobert Ramsey’s O vos omnes is a haunting 17th-century masterpiece that blends late-Renaissance polyphony with the bold, expressive dissonances of the early English Baroque. This five-voice setting uses poignant word-painting to bring the "sorrow of sorrows" from the Book of Lamentations to life. It remains one of the most intimate and emotionally raw works in the sacred choral repertoire.  

St Peter's Singers of Leeds were formed in the Summer of 1977 by founder member Harry Fearnley. The Chamber Choir comprises of some 40 adult mixed voices. SPS are based at the heart of a vibrant City of Leeds where it is one component of the larger Choral...  moreSt Peter's Singers of Leeds were formed in the Summer of 1977 by founder member Harry Fearnley. The Chamber Choir comprises of some 40 adult mixed voices. SPS are based at the heart of a vibrant City of Leeds where it is one component of the larger Choral Foundation of Leeds Minster. Rehearsals take place on Sunday evenings and singers are most welcome to come along. The Singer's perform concerts at the Minster as well as the wider Leeds area and further afield in Yorkshire, UK and internationally. St Peter's Singers have under taken recent overseas tours to Romania, Mallorca and Brittany France.  less

World Premiere performance at the CMEA Conference in Colorado Springs on January 27, 2012) ----- English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up so you won't miss it, Wake up, take advantage, The Tap-Tap is warming up! ...  moreWorld Premiere performance at the CMEA Conference in Colorado Springs on January 27, 2012) ----- English Poetic Translation: Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up so you won't miss it, Wake up, take advantage, The Tap-Tap is warming up! If your legs are short, get a head start; The best time is now, Don't say you didn't know, Those who are wise are those who lead. Don't let time pass you by, It's time for you to get on board, The Tap-Tap is leaving now, It's time for us to go! Hurry up, walk quickly! Lift your feet up and don't miss it, The Tap-Tap is taking off! Don't fool around, get on! Don't wait, don't stare, Don't joke around, get on! The Tap-Tap might just leave you! Get up! Stand proud! Those of you who know what you want, Those of you with your minds made up, Don't miss a great opportunity To do something for the nation! Listen, don't miss a great opportunity to do something, Get up, stand proud, don't sit around and wait! Get up! Let's...    less