Johansen Viking Singers Comfort By Jonny Priano

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  [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   If you’re not a confident singer, your impulse will be to stand at the back and hide.     But this is the worst possible p...

Anthem by Charles Villiers Stanford The Lord is my shepherd : therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead me forth beside the waters of Comfort. He shall convert my soul : and shall bring me forth in the paths of righte...  moreAnthem by Charles Villiers Stanford The Lord is my shepherd : therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead me forth beside the waters of Comfort. He shall convert my soul : and shall bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name's sake. Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff Comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table before me 'gainst them that trouble me : thou anointedst my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life : and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. For Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff Comfort me. (Psalm 23) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  less

World Premiere performance, November 12, 2017 Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, Kansas May the Mother in us Comfort us And the Father in us protect us; May the Daughter in us bring us Hope And the Son within us bring us Joy. May the ...  moreWorld Premiere performance, November 12, 2017 Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, Kansas May the Mother in us Comfort us And the Father in us protect us; May the Daughter in us bring us Hope And the Son within us bring us Joy. May the Dancer in us move us And the Poet inspire our Song. May the Explorer embolden us And the Artist honor the Beauty that holds us. May we all be Creators and Priests and Nurses and Heroes, And may our Song lift beyond these walls To light the world. -Poem by Robert Bode in honor of Te Deum's 10th season www.te-deum.org  less

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...  moreThe 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.  less