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

In this South African classic, a mother is overjoyed for her Son who finally got himself a wife, after years of no luck in the romance department. She invites everyone, even the town's gossipers, to come and join in the celebration. Lyrics: Vul’indl...  moreIn this South African classic, a mother is overjoyed for her Son who finally got himself a wife, after years of no luck in the romance department. She invites everyone, even the town's gossipers, to come and join in the celebration. Lyrics: Vul’indlela wemamgobhozi (Open the gates, Miss Gossip) He unyana wam (My baby boy) Helele uyashada namhlanje (Is getting married today) Vul’indlela wela ma ngiyabuza (Open the gates please) Su'ba nomona (Don’t be jealous) Unyana wam utshatile (My Son has had a good catch) Bengingazi ngiyombon’umakoti (I never thought I’d see a daughter in law) Unyana wam eh ujongile this time (My Son has been accepted (woman said yes)) Marhadebe, sus'ezoz' specs (MaRhadebe, take of your glasses/spectacles) Uzemshadweni ngiyashadisa namhlanje (Come to the wedding, I’m taking my Son to the altar today) Bebesithi unyana wam lisoka (People said my Son is (someone who doesn’t get women)) Bebesithi angeke ashade vul’indlela (People said he would never get marr...    less

This is based on the anonymous English poem (with added 2nd verse by David Dunning) about a centipede who loses her concentration: Verse 1 A Centipede was happy quite Until a frog in fun said "Pray tell which leg comes after which?" (with a left r...  moreThis is based on the anonymous English poem (with added 2nd verse by David Dunning) about a centipede who loses her concentration: Verse 1 A Centipede was happy quite Until a frog in fun said "Pray tell which leg comes after which?" (with a left right right left right) This raised her mind to such a pitch she lay distracted in a ditch Considering how to run. Verse 2 She stopped and thought and, mystified, Soliloquized on this; Put right foot first and found it left Her left leg wrong right side This raised her mind to such a pitch she lay distracted in a ditch Considering how to run.  less

the Coral Stma Trinidad de Valencia, winner of the first prize in the youth category for second consecutive year, singing "Io mi Son giovinetta" by Claudio Monteverdi in the XLI Choral Competition in Ejea de los Caballeros (Zaragoza, Spain)

Coro Juvenil David Goldsmith Light Music Band Jeremías Martín, director Banda y arreglos José Híjar Polo, director Solistas: Marta Bello Jesús Mesa Natalia Rodríguez Concierto homenaje a los 60´ 3 de julio de 1998 Auditorio Teobaldo Power ...  moreCoro Juvenil David Goldsmith Light Music Band Jeremías Martín, director Banda y arreglos José Híjar Polo, director Solistas: Marta Bello Jesús Mesa Natalia Rodríguez Concierto homenaje a los 60´ 3 de julio de 1998 Auditorio Teobaldo Power La Orotava, Tenerife  

"Stella" is dedicated to my friend Kristina, who introduced me to this remarkable French poem by Victor Hugo written while in exile on the Isle of Jersey. It is a complex layered poem exploring a multitude of interactions with the morning star - in na...  more"Stella" is dedicated to my friend Kristina, who introduced me to this remarkable French poem by Victor Hugo written while in exile on the Isle of Jersey. It is a complex layered poem exploring a multitude of interactions with the morning star - in naturalistic, religious, spiritual and seemingly political terms. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Stella." 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 my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

music: David Haladjian

La Chorale CasaSawt et la Chorale SGMA sous la direction de Son chef d'orchestre et de chœur Adnane MATRONE lors de la 3ème édition du Festival International SAWT des Chœurs et Ensembles Vocaux à Casablanca avec la participation de l'Orchestre Symphonique...  moreLa Chorale CasaSawt et la Chorale SGMA sous la direction de Son chef d'orchestre et de chœur Adnane MATRONE lors de la 3ème édition du Festival International SAWT des Chœurs et Ensembles Vocaux à Casablanca avec la participation de l'Orchestre Symphonique UNIVERSALIS. Le Festival SAWT (3ème édition - Du 12 au 15 Avril 2017) La chanSon Khlili est l'un des titres phares du mythique groupe marocain Lemchaheb. - Titre : Khlili - Arrangement : Adnane MATRONE - Chef d'orchestre : Adnane MATRONE - Orchestre : Orchestre Universalis - Interprétation : Chorale CasaSawt & Chorale SGMA Paroles : خليلي علاش تعاديني وتهجرني وتخلي لي رسامي خالية رسامي خالية هاذيك رسامي غابة وغدير وشعبة وحيوط باقة مخربة هاذيك رسامي رسامي خالية هاذيك رسامي  less

"A haunting tale, perfect for Christmas"—New York Times Kent Tritle leads the Manhattan School of Music Chamber Choir in David Lang's Pulitzer Prize-winning the Little Match Girl Passion, based on Hans Christian Andersen's pow...

No divisi parts – suitable for a quartet. In English (BCP 1662) Free sheet music. Please get in touch! • facebook: David [dot] basden.9 • New email: deebee123 [at] bigpond.com there's a matching Magnificat setting on the way. Watch this space!