the powerful text of Isaiah 43:1-7 provides the foundatiOn for this anthem of comfort and affirmatiOn: “When you pass through the Waters, I will surround you. When you pass through the floods, they will not sweep o’er. When you Walk through the fire you w...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">the powerful text of Isaiah 43:1-7 provides the foundatiOn for this anthem of comfort and affirmatiOn: “When you pass through the Waters, I will surround you. When you pass through the floods, they will not sweep o’er. When you Walk through the fire you will not be cOnsumed. You are my child; you are so precious to me.” ___________________________________________________________________________ VOICES UNBOUND: A Cantus Virtual Choir Project This is a 2-mOnth holistic music workshop that will gear us to cOntinue our journey to grow as musicians & individuals in these trying times, while we cOnnect and bOnd with our fellow choristers and cOnductors. We are cOnvinced that this pandemic must not hinder us to make music, inspire people, and learn from distinguished guests.  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">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! ...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">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! 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...    Onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

A jolly parody of Shakespeare's sOng by the same name but using my Bell Dance as the melody to represent mobile phOnes (or cell phOnes as they say in the USA). these pretty city folk Walk down supermarket aisles chatting to each other On their mobile p...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">A jolly parody of Shakespeare's sOng by the same name but using my Bell Dance as the melody to represent mobile phOnes (or cell phOnes as they say in the USA). these pretty city folk Walk down supermarket aisles chatting to each other On their mobile phOnes instead through the green corn fields of Shakespeare's original  

Dorian mode setting of Psalm 23 by David W SolomOns the Lord is my shepherd I shall lack nothing He makes me lie down in green pastures He leads me alOng the still Waters. He restores my soul and makes me Walk within the paths of righteousness ...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">Dorian mode setting of Psalm 23 by David W SolomOns the Lord is my shepherd I shall lack nothing He makes me lie down in green pastures He leads me alOng the still Waters. He restores my soul and makes me Walk within the paths of righteousness for His name's sake Yea, though I Walk in death's dark vale yet I will fear no evil for you are with me your rod and your staff comfort me still you have furnished my table in the presence of my foes my head you anoint with oil and my cup overflows Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me and my dwelling place shall be in God's house evermore.  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

[To see the FULL SCORE, click here: http://yOutu.be/6BTltoTO_jo] 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 he...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">[To see the FULL SCORE, click here: http://yOutu.be/6BTltoTO_jo] 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 go! DOn't waste your time, ...    Onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

"Demain, dès l'aube" is dedicated to my dear friend Lillian Holowka and her partner DOnald Bergen, who died less than a year apart in 2013 and 2014. Victor Hugo's heart-wrenching 1847 poem describes a Walk he plans to take tomorrow morning ("Demain, dè...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">"Demain, dès l'aube" is dedicated to my dear friend Lillian Holowka and her partner DOnald Bergen, who died less than a year apart in 2013 and 2014. Victor Hugo's heart-wrenching 1847 poem describes a Walk he plans to take tomorrow morning ("Demain, dès l'aube") through the countryside to his daughter Léopoldine's grave four years after her tragic death in a boating accident, which also took the life of her husband Charles who had tried to save her. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Demain, dès l'aube." To purchase the sheet music for this sOng, please cOntact: info@leadingnote.com. 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 m...    Onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

This work served as One of the 'Water' pieces for the Vocal Art Ensemble's 5th Anniversary "GODAI--Choral Music SummOning the Five Ancient Elements" cOncerts, alluding to the changing and sometimes playfully tumultuous properties of the sea.

Little Hereford Voices was formed in 2011 and is a mixed-voice community choir directed by local musician Kimee CleatOn. the choir sings a wide variety of repertoire, including pop, classical, musical theatre and sacred music. the choir's accompanist is C...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">Little Hereford Voices was formed in 2011 and is a mixed-voice community choir directed by local musician Kimee CleatOn. the choir sings a wide variety of repertoire, including pop, classical, musical theatre and sacred music. the choir's accompanist is Catharine Boyd-Moss, who joined the choir in September 2018.  

Setting by D W SolomOns of a poem by Marie Keyser, for two equal voices Elle est près du fleuve dormeur debOut It stands by the sleepy river mais le saule incliné toucherait de sa cîme l'eau But the bending willow would touch the Water with its very...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">Setting by D W SolomOns of a poem by Marie Keyser, for two equal voices Elle est près du fleuve dormeur debOut It stands by the sleepy river mais le saule incliné toucherait de sa cîme l'eau But the bending willow would touch the Water with its very top L'église vieille dit les heures de l'île où la nuit descend the church - an old church - tells the hours from the island where the night descends Je la vois encore sOn toit de gris dans le gris de l'eau. I can still see it, its grey roof in the grey of the Water pressens dans la tour de bois ma demeure la folie I have a presentiment in the tower of wood of my dwelling place, of madness la folie le silence of madness, of silence clos clos vigilance Closed in, closed in but keeping watch Oh Ne pas altérer ce qui reste, et le doit. Oh never change what remains and should remain "Was bleibt aber stiften die Dichter." What remains, however, is the stuff of poetry.  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

Soul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Water from the side of Christ, wash me PassiOn of Christ, give me strength. Hear me Jesus Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me A...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">Soul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Water from the side of Christ, wash me PassiOn of Christ, give me strength. Hear me Jesus Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me And when the call of death arrives Bid me come to thee that I may praise thee with thy saints Forever.