This is an arrangement of an Acadian folksong entitled “Marie Madeleine” (more commonly classified in the French-Canadian folksong repertoire as “Une petite vache noire”). This Short, lively SATB piece is loads of fun and highlights the quintessential ...  moreThis is an arrangement of an Acadian folksong entitled “Marie Madeleine” (more commonly classified in the French-Canadian folksong repertoire as “Une petite vache noire”). This Short, lively SATB piece is loads of fun and highlights the quintessential elements of the Acadian folksong tradition: podorythmie (seated foot-tapping), diddlage (mouth music), and the spoons. But, it also stretches the tradition to include more modern elements. Don’t be fooled by thinking this is just a simple folksong. It is a challenging and complex piece that reflects the innate musicality of this long-standing Canadian oral tradition. Though this folksong can be found in other parts of French Canada, I chose to feature the Acadian dialect in this rendition because it is emblematic of the role that language sometime plays in creating social inequity. Story synopsis: For those unfamiliar with the language, this video helps tell the song’s funny story of a young woman, Marie Madeleine, who has a rather difficult relationship w...    less

At the Fall Concert with the Rosthern Junior College Choir and Saskatoon Youth Orchestra. This is a performance at the end of a weekend workshop where the students of both groups learn new music in a Short amount of time. Rosthern Junior College Choir ...  moreAt the Fall Concert with the Rosthern Junior College Choir and Saskatoon Youth Orchestra. This is a performance at the end of a weekend workshop where the students of both groups learn new music in a Short amount of time. Rosthern Junior College Choir - directed by Richard Janzen Saskatoon Youth Orchestra - directed by Richard Carnegie Orchestra arrangement by Joseph Barlowe  

Mack Wilberg's arrangement of the American folk hymn "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova, flautist Leslie Short, and oboist Deb Stevenson. T...  moreMack Wilberg's arrangement of the American folk hymn "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" is conducted by Chicago Master Singers Music Director John C. Hughes with accompaniment by pianist Lyudmila Lakisova, flautist Leslie Short, and oboist Deb Stevenson. The text comes from Isaac Watt's paraphrase of Psalm 23. We hope our performance demonstrates our love of singing together and our passion for sharing music with audiences.