My quartet Rendezvous had the pleasure of recording a 7 song EP in October of 2009 here in Toronto. "Tonight, Tonight" is from West Side Story with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Leonard Bernstein. It was adapted for barbershop by Jay Giallomb...  moreMy quartet Rendezvous had the pleasure of recording a 7 song EP in October of 2009 here in Toronto. "Tonight, Tonight" is from West Side Story with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Leonard Bernstein. It was adapted for barbershop by Jay Giallombardo and made famous by the quartet "Acoustix". Danny and I transcribed it in the fall of 2008 and it has become one of our favourite songs to sing in the quartet. Bass : Calvin Frank Baritone : Andrew Kesler Lead : Brodie Cuff Tenor : Danny Fong Produced by: Andrew and Sarah Kesler Mixed by: Tristan Henderson and Andrew Kesler  less

Litany to the Holy Spirit is my setting of the whole of Robert Herrick's poem by that name (as opposed to other well-known settings which only use a few verses). The whole poem deserves to be set in its entirety since the full Story can be told and He...  moreLitany to the Holy Spirit is my setting of the whole of Robert Herrick's poem by that name (as opposed to other well-known settings which only use a few verses). The whole poem deserves to be set in its entirety since the full Story can be told and Herrick's feelings come out all the more.  

My musical re-imagining of the Nativity Story, with a surprise in the 2nd verse. Dedicated to my dear cousin, Madeleine Shaw. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com. I would lik...  moreMy musical re-imagining of the Nativity Story, with a surprise in the 2nd verse. Dedicated to my dear cousin, Madeleine Shaw. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at info@leadingnote.com. I would like to acknowledge the a capella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 25 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

The hymn is related to the Story of Moses when he returned from communing with God on the mount, and found the Israelites worshipping the golden calf. Moses indignantly stood in the gate of the camp and said, "Who is on the Lord's side? Let him come unto ...  moreThe hymn is related to the Story of Moses when he returned from communing with God on the mount, and found the Israelites worshipping the golden calf. Moses indignantly stood in the gate of the camp and said, "Who is on the Lord's side? Let him come unto me." (Exodus 32:26). - The Musikteers Ensemble Gh @HARMONIOUS CHORALE GHANA @VocalEssence Chorale @ONE VOICE CHOIR GHANA @The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square @The Symphonials - Ghana @The Sixteen @The Gesualdo Six @Hope Channel Ghana @Voice Of Hope Ghana @GH Choral Music @His Voice GH @Lordina The Soprano  less

Vasari Singers had a lot of fun recording this movement from Bob Chilcott's rhythmic and spiritual Story of the making of a Ugandan Drum. Use of GoPro technology helps to bring the piece to life in a new way. @VasariSingers @JeremyBackhouse www.vasar...  moreVasari Singers had a lot of fun recording this movement from Bob Chilcott's rhythmic and spiritual Story of the making of a Ugandan Drum. Use of GoPro technology helps to bring the piece to life in a new way. @VasariSingers @JeremyBackhouse www.vasarisingers.org  

This well-known carol, which tells the Story of the Annunciation, is set to a lovely Basque melody arranged by Edgar Pettman. It was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first of S...  moreThis well-known carol, which tells the Story of the Annunciation, is set to a lovely Basque melody arranged by Edgar Pettman. It was recorded on 5th December 2010 in the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar in Leeds' magnificent Victoria Quarter in the first of St Peter's Singers' now-traditional Sunday evening carol performances there. The choir is directed by Dr Simon Lindley, its Music Director since the Singers' formation in June 1977. More information about St Peter's Singers, including details of forthcoming concerts, recitals and liturgical performances, may be found on the choir's website www.stpeters-singers.org.uk and on its Facebook group page 'St Peter's Singers of Leeds'.  less

(La Esclavitud - Traducción al Español abajo) - - - Lesklavaj (Slavery) is part of a 3-movement work titled “Ayiti” (Haiti). (listen to the other two movements at the links below). The first movement depicts the remarkable Story of the captured African...  more(La Esclavitud - Traducción al Español abajo) - - - Lesklavaj (Slavery) is part of a 3-movement work titled “Ayiti” (Haiti). (listen to the other two movements at the links below). The first movement depicts the remarkable Story of the captured Africans who were reduced to slaves by European settlers in the American continent, particularly in the Caribbean. The second movement recounts the indepence of Haiti; and the third movement is about the Perseverance of the country which to this day, Haiti is fighting with fury to keep its freedom. “No human being must live on their knees; slavery in all its forms is an affront to the Divine Creator. The sense of wonder teaches us to discover all the beauty and the magnificence of the creation, and the extraordinary richness of our humanity. Diversity and unity, respect and solidarity, compassion and generosity are what makes a free man.” -Gabriel T. Guillaume (Lyricist & father of the composer) - - - score available at: https://sydneyguillaume.com/product/le...    less

Somewhere from "West Side Story" University of Santo Tomas Singers Fidel Calalang, Jr. www.ustsingers.com | www.facebook.com/ustsingers

"Sure on This Shining Night" Composed by Morten Lauridsen Based on a poem by James Agee performed by Angel City Chorale Angel City Chorale performing in the spring concert, "Angels Over LA: An LA Story," at Wilshire United Methodist Church in Los ...  more"Sure on This Shining Night" Composed by Morten Lauridsen Based on a poem by James Agee performed by Angel City Chorale Angel City Chorale performing in the spring concert, "Angels Over LA: An LA Story," at Wilshire United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, California, 2012. Artistic Director, Sue Fink Video edited by Sean Dugan Angel City Chorale website: http://angelcitychorale.org/ Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AngelCityChorale  

"Let My Love Be Heard" by Jake Runestad. Performed by the Bob Cole Conservatory Chamber Choir. Dr. Jonathan Talberg, conductor. Presented in memory of Nohemi Gonzalez. Full Story: http://bit.ly/29o0M2p