A performance of Good Night, Dear heart by D. Forest by the University Chorale of East Central University. Recorded in April, 2016. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conductor.

Concierto 7 aniversario de Siete Palos Centro Cultural Tulio Febres Cordero Diciembre 2012 Twitter: @sietepalos Instagram: sietepalos Facebook: SietePalos.FansClub

What an amazing joint performance with our wonderful American friends! A memory both choirs will treasure! : )

SHEET MUSIC: https://musicspoke.com/downloads/the-... PROGRAM NOTES: “I breathed a song into the air, it fell to earth I knew not where.” Ten years ago, I wrote a composition called Always Keep This Close with little idea of where it would go or wh...  moreSHEET MUSIC: https://musicspoke.com/downloads/the-... PROGRAM NOTES: “I breathed a song into the air, it fell to earth I knew not where.” Ten years ago, I wrote a composition called Always Keep This Close with little idea of where it would go or what it would come to mean for others. To find that song living in the hearts of other musicians is both humbling and surprising. For me, it’s a reminder of How powerful our actions and words can be. Something that feels insignificant to one person can be life-changing to another. While creating the heart of a Friend, I knew from the start that I wanted to shape a melodic arc that captured the trajectory of both the arrow and the song. I felt strongly that the first two stanzas needed to end at a high point, preserving the uncertainty of where each might land. Only in the third stanza does the melody turn downward, revealing the rest of its path. I then combine these two halves to symbolically represent reflection—looking back on an action and seeing the journe...    less

Based in the heart of the East Midlands, UK, we describe ourselves as "natural born singers", and deliver the heart songs of South Africa alongside African-American Gospel and sweet soul music, all sung in the glorious acapella harmony that is t...  moreBased in the heart of the East Midlands, UK, we describe ourselves as "natural born singers", and deliver the heart songs of South Africa alongside African-American Gospel and sweet soul music, all sung in the glorious acapella harmony that is the trademark sound of this great choir. We are honoured to be the Desmond and Leah Tutu Peace Choir UK. Find us and 'like' us on Facebook or visit our website for details of upcoming concerts and workshops.  

glorious first try!

First rehearsal....

Soloists: Scott Crawford, Cara Mannix Band: Annie Smart-Piano, Laurie Hamilton-Bass, Steve Hamilton-Drums, Jane Hamilton-Electric Violin

A brilliant first rehearsal of a difficult Avril Lavigne song!

Great hearing both choirs sing this song by Jane Hamilton.