"INVICTUS" by Swiss composer Ivo Antognini (...a tribute to Nelson Mandela) The piece was written for Defrost Youth Choir (Norway) Thomas Caplin, conductor (soon published by Alliance Music Publications, Inc.) a poem by William Ernest Henl...  more"INVICTUS" by Swiss composer Ivo Antognini (...a tribute to Nelson Mandela) The piece was written for Defrost Youth Choir (Norway) Thomas Caplin, conductor (soon published by Alliance Music Publications, Inc.) a poem by William Ernest Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds and shall find me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.  less

Sing joyfully to God our strength; sing loud unto the God of Jacob! Take the song, bring forth the timbrel, the pleasant harp, and the viol. Blow the trumpet in the new moon, even in the time appointed, and at our feast day. ...  moreSing joyfully to God our strength; sing loud unto the God of Jacob! Take the song, bring forth the timbrel, the pleasant harp, and the viol. Blow the trumpet in the new moon, even in the time appointed, and at our feast day. For this is a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob. (From Psalm 81)  

Established in spring 2021, we are a community youth choir program in Prince William County for middle school, high school ​and young adult singers. We have fun as we build friendships with singers from many schools, sing a wide variety of music and...  moreEstablished in spring 2021, we are a community youth choir program in Prince William County for middle school, high school ​and young adult singers. We have fun as we build friendships with singers from many schools, sing a wide variety of music and bring joy to the community. We are ideal for singers who want more singing in their life! We are proud of our alumni singing at NOVA, NYU, JMU, UNT, Bridgewater, Longwood & Westchester.  

"The Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima Rain, who asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the least. But I took on the challenge and here is the result. As always, comments are ...  more"The Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima Rain, who asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the least. But I took on the challenge and here is the result. As always, comments are most 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. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

Mansfield University Concert Choir at the 2012 World Choir Games in their Gold Medal winning performance in the Musica Sacra competition

Feel the love of the Lord See His love everywhere It's in our hearts in all we do His love is like a burning star It mends our hearts and gives us peace His love is a gift to you Your Son came to us And he showed us how to love He taught u...  moreFeel the love of the Lord See His love everywhere It's in our hearts in all we do His love is like a burning star It mends our hearts and gives us peace His love is a gift to you Your Son came to us And he showed us how to love He taught us to care for each other To love people everywhere He gave his life so that we all could live Sing praise to the Son of God Give us the power of your love Let us serve you Lord our God Give us your strength and your wisdom To be disciples for all time Let us not forget your teaching Give love in the name of the Lord Feel the love of the Lord See His love everywhere I contacted Bill Sveglini through the "Composers’ forum" and he was very interested in my multivocal efforts. So I decided to have a go at performing some of his works.They are in a style that I’ve not sung for over 20 years (evangelical church choir), but the old fervour still comes out in the performance: I was transported back to those good old days as I sang. This piece i...    less

Schárfyné Halmos Erika - synth Recorded in Sopron, 2016.02.14.

Chamber Choir Vox Humana performs Matthew Harris' "And will a not come again" as part of the concert "Such stuff as dreams are made on" in Nationaltheatret, Oslo, Norway. Live performance 23 nov 2013. Conductor Dag Jansson. The lyrics is by William Shakes...  moreChamber Choir Vox Humana performs Matthew Harris' "And will a not come again" as part of the concert "Such stuff as dreams are made on" in Nationaltheatret, Oslo, Norway. Live performance 23 nov 2013. Conductor Dag Jansson. The lyrics is by William Shakespeare, from Hamlet, where Ophelia is grieving after her father Pollonius' death. Website: www.voxhumana.no  

BASILICA of the NATIONAL SHRINE of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION--Washington D.C. 20017 .***Walter R. Rossi, Rev. Msgr., Rector PROCESSIONAL ENTRANCE::SINGING * "O God, Our Help In Ages Past" ST. Anne. *** Susan Lewis Kavinski, Cantor & Chorus ***Robe...  moreBASILICA of the NATIONAL SHRINE of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION--Washington D.C. 20017 .***Walter R. Rossi, Rev. Msgr., Rector PROCESSIONAL ENTRANCE::SINGING * "O God, Our Help In Ages Past" ST. Anne. *** Susan Lewis Kavinski, Cantor & Chorus ***Robert Grogan., Organist and Carrillonneur, Emeritus ***Peter j. Latona, D.M.A., Director of Music ^^^^^^^^The Scripture Live Reading: Isaiah 55:1-3; Romans 8:35, 37-39 & Mathew 14:13-21:"...Jesus replied, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat."We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish," they answered..And they that did eat were about five thousand men, besides women and children..."The Bible; ^^^This service was fallowed by a sermon, offering, communion, annoucements, exit-blessings and processional-exit- Ordinary Time, on Aug 2008. * Song: "O God, Our Help In Ages Past" St. Anne Text: Psalm (89) 90; Isaae Watt, 1674-1748 Tune: St. Anne, CM, attr. to William Croft, 1678-1727, harm. Composite from 18th C. version. Rituals S...    less