Love bade me welcome performed by Roundelay in Chester Love bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back, Guilty of dust and sin. But quick-eyed Love, observing me Grow slack From my first entrance in, Drew nearer to me, sweetly questioni...  moreLove bade me welcome performed by Roundelay in Chester Love bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back, Guilty of dust and sin. But quick-eyed Love, observing me Grow slack From my first entrance in, Drew nearer to me, sweetly questioning If I lack’d anything. ‘A guest,’ I answer’d, ‘worthy to be here:’ Love said, ‘You shall be he.’ ‘I, the unkind, ungrateful? Ah, my dear, I cannot look on Thee.’ Love took my hand and smiling did reply, ‘Who made the eyes but I?’ ‘Truth, Lord; but I have marr’d them: let my shame Go where it doth deserve.’ ‘And know you not,’ says Love, ‘Who bore the blame?’ ‘My dear, then I will serve.’ ‘You must sit down,’ says Love, ‘and taste my meat.’ So I did sit and eat.Love bade me welcome performed by Roundelay in Chester Love bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back, Guilty of dust and sin. But quick-eyed Love, observing me Grow slack From my f...    less

The Lehigh Valley Chorale is a volunteer choir that seeks to educate, nurture, and enrich the cultural climate of the community by: *Providing an outlet for local singers to Grow and develop *Advancing public education in, and appreciation of, choral mu...  moreThe Lehigh Valley Chorale is a volunteer choir that seeks to educate, nurture, and enrich the cultural climate of the community by: *Providing an outlet for local singers to Grow and develop *Advancing public education in, and appreciation of, choral music through live choral performances *Challenging and engaging singers and audiences with a diverse choral repertoire  

“The Wind” was commissioned by the Organization of American Kodály Educators as a result of Rich Campbell winning the Ruth Boshkoff Composition Prize. The text is from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1885 A Child’s Garden of Verses. The choir begins by emulating...  more“The Wind” was commissioned by the Organization of American Kodály Educators as a result of Rich Campbell winning the Ruth Boshkoff Composition Prize. The text is from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1885 A Child’s Garden of Verses. The choir begins by emulating the sound of the wind, and then sings directly to the wind, describing the many things the wind does while questioning just who or what the wind is. The piece, inspired by Kodály’s philosophy, develops a folk-like melody in a modern context. The rhythmic piano accompaniment keeps the piece bouncing brightly until its exciting conclusion. Premiere performance by the 2016 OAKE National Children's Choir, Elizabeth Núñez, director. The Wind by Robert Louis Stevenson I saw you toss the kites on high And blow the birds about the sky; And all around I heard you pass, Like ladies' skirts across the grass— O wind, a-blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song! I saw the different things you did, But always you yourself you hid. I felt you...    less

Psalm 23 is dedicated to my aunt Patricia Shaw of Vancouver, as this is her favourite Psalm. Two points of note: First, the composition grew out of the feeling that all 4 voices should start on the same note, Grow outwards and then come back to that...  morePsalm 23 is dedicated to my aunt Patricia Shaw of Vancouver, as this is her favourite Psalm. Two points of note: First, the composition grew out of the feeling that all 4 voices should start on the same note, Grow outwards and then come back to that same note at the end. The rest just seemed to evolve on its own, seemingly guided by some external force. Second, unusually, I have asked choirs (where possible) to sing this without any breaks, via staggered breathing, as I wanted to highlight the deep conviction underlying the words of the Psalm, as one single thread of deep belief that moves from beginning to end. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Psalm 23." As always, comments are welcomed. Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info. 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 ...    less

Performed live by Viva, Sandnes Kulturskolekor and recorded in a concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (!) in 2006. Composed by Rolf Løvland, famous from his own works of course, and also the group "Secret Garden". Soloist: Karoline Krogedal

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The Choir of Somerville College, Oxford David Crown (conductor) Basilica di San Marco, Milan 27 June 2010 Website: http://www.somervillechoir.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/somervillechoir Conductor's Website: http://www.david-crown.com

Before you disagree with the title of this first blog, I encourage you to read through this and then Make up your mind. I am going to start this first post out with a quote that captures the essence of why I began to compose. “Greatness is anywhere ...

„…I want to Make a trip. With my choir friends. Seeing famous cities and sights. Also having sun, beach and sea. Meeting new folks from all around and sing with them. I want to stroll around a Mediterranean old town in the evenings hearing mu...

"Bed in Summer" by Larry Alan Smith. Text from "A Child's Garden of Verses" by Robert Louis Stevenson. Performed by the Primes Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Conductor: Gretchen Fasulo, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. Performed live at the...  more"Bed in Summer" by Larry Alan Smith. Text from "A Child's Garden of Verses" by Robert Louis Stevenson. Performed by the Primes Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Conductor: Gretchen Fasulo, Accompanist: Susan Dodd. Performed live at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 6, 2012. Text: In winter I get up at night And dress by yellow candle-light. In summer quite the other way, I have to go to bed by day. I have to go to bed and see The birds still hopping on the tree, Or hear the Grown-up people's feet Still going past me in the street. And does it not seem hard to you, When all the sky is clear and blue, And I should like so much to play, To have to go to bed by day?  less