This setting of the 98th Psalm (Sing a new Song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.) comes originally from my cantata “The Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about the religious and social history of the city. The oratorio was...  moreThis setting of the 98th Psalm (Sing a new Song to the Lord for he has worked wonders.) comes originally from my cantata “The Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about the religious and social history of the city. The oratorio was first performed in Manchester Cathedral in 1994. This psalm forms the climax of the whole cantata and provides an expression of optimism after the tragedies of the previous sections. In this “extracted” version, the tragic surroundings of the history remain in the background and the purebubbling joy of the psalm itself shines forth. Enjoy the complex rhythms and let your hair down! This performance by Daniel Shaw's Composer's Choir (based in Connecticut) is a brilliant rendition of the piece and will, I hope, encourage other church choirs and concert choirs to consider including it in their repertoire.  less

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HADTO NGA PANAHON (In Years Go By) Arranged by Stephen Q. Lagarde Alvin Alvarez, solo 1 Daniel Triste, solo 2 Sinirangan Chamber Singers Mary Jeane Egloso, conductor Soprano Margaux Ricafort Giselle Janna Joyce Morcilla Joylly Ann Plaza Lu...  moreHADTO NGA PANAHON (In Years Go By) Arranged by Stephen Q. Lagarde Alvin Alvarez, solo 1 Daniel Triste, solo 2 Sinirangan Chamber Singers Mary Jeane Egloso, conductor Soprano Margaux Ricafort Giselle Janna Joyce Morcilla Joylly Ann Plaza Lutheshane Luciano Bliss Rue Camino Alto Angelle Bahin Fiona Vichelle Obon Rian Maurice Lagahit Zharina Castillo Abigail Trisha Maga Tenor Daniel Triste Jefferson Cabatana Matthew Carl Waniwan Paul Joseph Badiola Nette Anthony Romero Bass Almar Jude Baleros Boyete Lord Arcayos John Mark Esperas Alvin Alvarez Patrick Pol Mapula Wendell Lee Afable Kent Isaiah Cernal Sound Engineer: Aji Manalo of Acoustic Underground Recording Studio Videographer: Archie Omega Video Editor: Khrizer Malibago Production Team: Alvin Alvarez, Angelle Bahin, and John Mark Esperas Executive Producer: Stephen Q. Lagarde  less

World premiere performance by the Volti Choir of San Francisco under the direction of Robert Geary. Do not stand at my grave and weep Music by Robert Paterson / Text by Mary Elizabeth Frye. This is one movement of a three-movement work entitled Ete...  moreWorld premiere performance by the Volti Choir of San Francisco under the direction of Robert Geary. Do not stand at my grave and weep Music by Robert Paterson / Text by Mary Elizabeth Frye. This is one movement of a three-movement work entitled Eternal Reflections, but may be performed as a stand-alone piece. For more information and to order sheet music, please visit www.robpaterson.com.  

"A Sad Song" by Randall Thompson, from the Song cycle "RoseMary". Text by Stephen Vincent Benét. Recorded live on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of S...  more"A Sad Song" by Randall Thompson, from the Song cycle "RoseMary". Text by Stephen Vincent Benét. Recorded live on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson. RoseMary, RoseMary, There's a Pig in your garden, With silk bristles frizzy And tushes of snow! But RoseMary was cautious, She said, "Beg your pardon! I'm really too busy To look down below." RoseMary, RoseMary, There's a Bird in your kitchen! His voice is gold water, He says, "Pretty Poll!" But RoseMary heard nothing, Putting stitch after stitch in The dress of a daughter, Her thirty-sixth doll. RoseMary, RoseMary, A silver-ringed Rabbit! He bridles and gentles And wants you astride! "I prefer," said RoseMary, "To ride a Good Habit." She went buying black lentils- She did till she died.  less

Bob Chilcott's "Song of the Crib" Sunday, December 4, 2016 Congregational Church of Batavia, IL

Song of life - Lyrics by Robert Prizeman, Music by Takatsugu Muramatsu

Recorded on December 21, 2015, in the Parish Church of the Annunciation in Supetar, Croatia. www.facebook.com/m.marulic.choir m.marulic_choir@yahoo.com recording and production: Bernard Kahle - b.kahle@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/BKrecordings

Visit www.samuelholbird.com for more details and to get the score! LYRICS BELOW As One was written to mark the centenary of World War I. The Song is written for a SATB choir and is sung a cappella. It is a contemplative piece which explores themes ...  moreVisit www.samuelholbird.com for more details and to get the score! LYRICS BELOW As One was written to mark the centenary of World War I. The Song is written for a SATB choir and is sung a cappella. It is a contemplative piece which explores themes of togetherness in adversity and the call for peace. Its opening phrase mimics that of the Last Post and it is intended to be sung as part of an act of remembrance. Lyrics: As one they stood alone As one they gazed into the unknown Laid bare in rains of steel Deep veins of mire to call their home Bade forth with flags of praise Thenceforth as one to end their days From distant shores Their souls cry out for us to remember As blood bore fertile earth One soaring call was brought to birth A seed awakening A proclamation now to serve As one their voices come As one they call the Earth to arms Their anthem strong A Song imploring us to remember Remember, we shall remember As darkness plundered then So darkness wounds the Earth again An...    less

Lagu ini dibawakan Cantare dal Cuore saat Ibadat Jumat Agung 2018 di Gereja Katolik Redemptor Mundi Surabaya. Cek Instagram https://www.instagram.com/candle.choir/ Translated to Indonesia From Netherland Song 'Ik zeg adieu'. This Song was presented...  moreLagu ini dibawakan Cantare dal Cuore saat Ibadat Jumat Agung 2018 di Gereja Katolik Redemptor Mundi Surabaya. Cek Instagram https://www.instagram.com/candle.choir/ Translated to Indonesia From Netherland Song 'Ik zeg adieu'. This Song was presented by Cantare dal Cuore at Good Friday 2018 in Redemptor Mundi Catholic Church-Surabaya,Indonesia