Semi-pro choir committed to bringing quality sacred choral music to East London in its original liturgical setting. We also undertake occasional Cathedral visits throughout the year. As you'd expect, there's a lot of focus on the music of the English Chor...  moreSemi-pro choir committed to bringing quality sacred choral music to East London in its original liturgical setting. We also undertake occasional Cathedral visits throughout the year. As you'd expect, there's a lot of focus on the music of the English Choral Tradition, but we also explore European and American repertoire too.  

-------- English translation -------- Recitative: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem - Matthew 2:1 KJV Trio: Saying, Where is he that is born King of th...  more-------- English translation -------- Recitative: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem - Matthew 2:1 KJV Trio: Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. - Matthew 2:2 KJV Chorus: There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, [that will splinter sovereigns and cities] - Numbers 24:17 KJV Choral: How lovely shines the Morning Star! The nations see and hail afar The light in Judah shining. Thou David's Son of Jacob's race, My Bridegroom and my King of Grace, For Thee my heart is pining. Lowly, Holy, great and glorious, Thou victorious Prince of graces, Filling all the heavenly places.  less

Music composition by Panaghiótis Glykofrídis. Live recording, 22nd of January 2012 info on composer: http://www.musipedia.gr/wiki/%CE%93%CE%BB%CF%85%CE%BA%CE%BF%CF%86%CF%81%CF%8D%CE%B4%CE%B7%CF%82 Text (English): Our Father in heaven, hallowed b...  moreMusic composition by Panaghiótis Glykofrídis. Live recording, 22nd of January 2012 info on composer: http://www.musipedia.gr/wiki/%CE%93%CE%BB%CF%85%CE%BA%CE%BF%CF%86%CF%81%CF%8D%CE%B4%CE%B7%CF%82 Text (English): Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. Μουσική σύνθεση του Παναγιώτη Γλυκοφρύδη για την προσευχή του Κυρίου. Ζωντανή ηχογράφηση από τη δεύτερη Θεία Λειτουργία στον Ι.Ν. Αγίου Αλεξάνδρου Π. Φαλήρου, στις Απόδοση στα νέα ελληνικά: Πατέρα μας ουράνιε, ας είναι άγιο το όνομά σου, ας έρθει η βασιλεία σου, ας πραγματοποιηθεί το θέλημά σου και στη γη, έτσι όπως γίνεται στον ουρανό. Δώσε μας σήμερα το καθημερινό ψωμί μας και συγχώρησε τις αμαρτίες μας, όπως κι εμείς συγχωρούμε εκείνους που αμάρτησαν σε βάρος μας. Και μη μας αφήσεις να μπούμε σε πειρασμό, αλλά προστάτεψέ μας α...    less

ALBION performs the timeless English song 'Jerusalem', arranged for SATB choir by Fraser Wilson. Melody: Parry; text: William Blake Buy the sheet music & find more info at www.albionchoir.org.uk Filming wizardry by the wondrous Georgia: www.drenc...  moreALBION performs the timeless English song 'Jerusalem', arranged for SATB choir by Fraser Wilson. Melody: Parry; text: William Blake Buy the sheet music & find more info at www.albionchoir.org.uk Filming wizardry by the wondrous Georgia: www.drenchedinstories.com  

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

Parody of the Rudolph the rednosed reindeer song, new original words and music, sung in English and German

St Peter's Singers Hymn-a-thon St Peter's Singers of Leeds @SPS Leeds Hymnathon On 24th May, members of the choir will be singing the New English Hymnal “from cover to cover” - in excess of 500 hymns over 24 hours in order to raise money...

English Translation: Full of tears will be that day When from the ashes shall rise the guilty man to be judged; Therefore spare him, O God, Merciful Lord, grant them eternal rest. Amen Taghkanic Chorale https://www.taghkanicchorale.org/ May 2020

From the concert on 12/11/10, the Hawai'i Sacred Choir sings "Good King Wenceslas."

"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English. As always, comments are most welcomed. Sincere thanks to Matt...  more"Aurum, aurum!" is dedicated to Asira Shukuru. It is a musical search for the meaning of gold, a choral exploration of our human relationship to this precious metal. In Latin and English. As always, comments are most welcomed. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Aurum, aurum!" Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info, or to obtain a copy of the score. 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