A performance of Jeff Smallman's "Sanctus" by Pro Coro Canada - Michael Zaugg, conductor

Private Mennonite High School in Rosthern, SK, Canada The choral program began at RJC over 100 years with the Mendelssohn Choir and has evolved into a vibrant intensive program which involves most of the students at the small Mennonite High School. Ove...  morePrivate Mennonite High School in Rosthern, SK, Canada The choral program began at RJC over 100 years with the Mendelssohn Choir and has evolved into a vibrant intensive program which involves most of the students at the small Mennonite High School. Over 95% of the students avail themselves of the four choirs currently in existence there.  

O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM by Swiss/Italian composer Ivo Antognini Les Muses Chorale (Canada) - Dr. Amy Henderson, conductor Pit Ling Lau, piano Elisabeth Giroux, cello Friday, November 30th, 2012 - Montreal - Canada O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM is published b...  moreO MAGNUM MYSTERIUM by Swiss/Italian composer Ivo Antognini Les Muses Chorale (Canada) - Dr. Amy Henderson, conductor Pit Ling Lau, piano Elisabeth Giroux, cello Friday, November 30th, 2012 - Montreal - Canada O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM is published by Annie Bank Edition (World except North America) and by Alliance Music Pub, Inc. (North America only)  

What is becoming one of my most popular works for mixed choir. On iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/vancouver-cantata-singers-50/id438555202 Order Sheet Music: http://kristopherfulton.weebly.com/

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