The Renaissance Singers are one of the leading Choral ensembles in the North West. The group give a varied annual programme of Concerts each year at Blackburn Cathedral (where they are based), and also take part in a number of services there throughout th...  moreThe Renaissance Singers are one of the leading Choral ensembles in the North West. The group give a varied annual programme of Concerts each year at Blackburn Cathedral (where they are based), and also take part in a number of services there throughout the church year.  

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

Soloist Alexey Neklyudov (tenor) Concert in Basilica di San Nicola in Bari, Italy at 19.05.2009

Thankful by Vocalix - Live Concert recording

Arrangement written and performed by Dr. Jeanette Gallant with Choral accompaniment by the Hong Kong Children's Choir and members of the Vancouver Chamber Choir.

Come and join 'Carols in the Courtyard' at Apley Farm Shop, Norton with Bridgnorth Choral Society on Saturday 10th December between 4pm and 6pm. It promises to be a popular festive family event. The children can also enjoy a ...

Founded by Shireen Abu-Khader in January 2002, Dozan wa Awtar Music Establishment promotes Arabic Choral music and creates unique performing arts projects through teaching, composing/arranging, recording, publishing and performing music as well as theatri...  moreFounded by Shireen Abu-Khader in January 2002, Dozan wa Awtar Music Establishment promotes Arabic Choral music and creates unique performing arts projects through teaching, composing/arranging, recording, publishing and performing music as well as theatrical productions in collaboration with local and international professional artists and talented youth. The heart of Dozan wa Awtar Music Establishment is singing and community building. Major activities revolve around three groups: Dozan wa Awtar Singers, Dozan and Atfal Dozan. Dozan wa Awtar Singers is an innovative large community choir ranging from 40-60 singers that performs three main Concerts a year. Their repertoire includes a wide variety of genres including classical, musical theater, Arabic and world music . Dozan is a chamber choir that experiments with new Arabic arrangements and other world music and specializes in smaller tailored performances as well as festivals and competitions. The last group is Atfal Dozan, Dozan wa Awtar’s children’s cho...    less

Recorded at a Concert to mark the fifth anniversary.

Sanita Melodia Choir at Symphony of Life Concert on November 2013

Hello friends, I hope you're wrapping up your Winter Break in a fantastic way. I'm sure many of you are on the hunt for that special piece that will add a unique sparkle to your spring repertoire. You might have already chosen most of your pieces, but th...