This chant, harmonized beautifully by Swedish composer Oswald Jaeggi, was recorded in November of 2019 before the pandemic. It is a reminder of the peace that prayer and beauty can provide. Mater Dei, ora pro nobis! Translation Refrain: Hail, Mother o...  moreThis chant, harmonized beautifully by Swedish composer Oswald Jaeggi, was recorded in November of 2019 before the pandemic. It is a reminder of the peace that prayer and beauty can provide. Mater Dei, ora pro nobis! Translation Refrain: Hail, Mother of mercy, Mother of God, and Mother of pardon, Mother of hope, and Mother of grace, Mother full of holy joy, O Mary! 1. Hail, honor of mankind; hail, Virgin worthier than others, who surpass all virgins and in heaven occupy the highest seat of honor, O Mary! 2. Hail, happy child-bearing Mother, for He Who sits at the right hand of the Father, ruling heaven, earth, and sky, didst enclose Himself within Thy womb, O Mary!  less

God desires that our praise shall ascend to Him, marked with our own individuality. Ministry of Healing page 100.

Based on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed Mother thou shalt be all gener...  moreBased on the old Basque carol 1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he "Thou holy maiden Mary, most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 2 "For know, a blessed Mother thou shalt be all generations laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold; most highly favoured lady." Gloria! 3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; "To me be as it pleases God," she said. "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name." Most highly favoured lady, Gloria! 4 of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say, "Most highly favoured lady, Gloria!"  less

An evening of stunning Bulgarian harmonies and fiery irregular rhythms in the beautiful surroundings of St Luke's Church - Kingston. Veda Slovena Bulgarian Choir with special guests Perunika Trio will perform Bulgarian Christmas carols, wedding and love s...  moreAn evening of stunning Bulgarian harmonies and fiery irregular rhythms in the beautiful surroundings of St Luke's Church - Kingston. Veda Slovena Bulgarian Choir with special guests Perunika Trio will perform Bulgarian Christmas carols, wedding and love songs and traditional seasonal blessings. Other guests include Bulgarian virtuoso folk instrumentalists Iliya Shikov and Konstantin Lirov. http://www.songlines.co.uk/gigs/index.php?eID=20273 http://www.stlukeskingston.co.uk/ The video is a joint effort or in other words - it is all about team work, THANK you Nikolay Naydenov at https://www.facebook.com/n7studio?fref=ts  less

A parent, Morten Ruud, made this recording in HD during one of the two concerts on the 19. Dec 2010 in the Sandnes kirke. As you may observe, former members of the choir (those without the burgundy coates) are welcomed up to join the choir in this fina...  moreA parent, Morten Ruud, made this recording in HD during one of the two concerts on the 19. Dec 2010 in the Sandnes kirke. As you may observe, former members of the choir (those without the burgundy coates) are welcomed up to join the choir in this finale song in each concert, as it has been for 37 years in a row! (And if they are observed by the conductor when arriving to the churc and choose NOT to join, they are very kindly told to do so! This caused a special occasion in this concert: a Mother and a daughter singing in the same choir! :-)) This year our guest conductor Inger Lise Hope, also a former member, took on the job at short notice because of illness. Indeed, she did a great job in three concerts!  less

"Prayer" by René Clausen, text adapted from words by Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Laudate Singers (www.laudatesingers.com) Lars Kaario conductor Voices, Sax & Syn concert March 12, 2011 St Andrews United Church, North Vancouver, Canada

In this version the recording is taken partly from the first performance (which had good bits in it but wasn't perfect) and partly from an electronic version created by Mike Roberts. The joins are barely noticeable! The Hubbard Saga was written speciall...  moreIn this version the recording is taken partly from the first performance (which had good bits in it but wasn't perfect) and partly from an electronic version created by Mike Roberts. The joins are barely noticeable! The Hubbard Saga was written specially for Sale Festival 2001 and follows the antique antics of the fabulous dog of Old Mother Hubbard. The children's chorus echoes the barking of the dog whilst the adult choir takes us through the story. Then the children -- one by one tell us the story behind the poem itself. The forces are: Children's choir (in 2 parts) Adult choir (SATB) Flute Clarinet String quartet Chorus part http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/8121318?aff_id=175705 Full score http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/8121304?aff_id=175705 parts also available for rental at http://www.classicalmusicnow.com/rentalcat.htm  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 unique combination of two choirs features friends, colleagues and family members - Mother and daughter, cousins, siblings, aunties and uncles - you can really feel this strong closeness and family vibe. This tailor made arrangement, from Musical Dire...  moreThis unique combination of two choirs features friends, colleagues and family members - Mother and daughter, cousins, siblings, aunties and uncles - you can really feel this strong closeness and family vibe. This tailor made arrangement, from Musical Director Darren Bartlett, maximises the vocal extremities of the voices from both choirs and features soloists from 7 yrs upwards. The children absolutely light up and are supported but have the depth and experience from vocal ensemble Muzaria. Enjoy this heartfelt, endearing version of A Million Dreams! A Million Dreams Written by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Copyright 2017 Breathlike Music, Pick In A Pinch Music & TCF Music Publishing Inc Arrangement Darren Marc Bartlett This Arrangement Copyright DMB Music 2018 Vocals Muzaria & Dynamix Children's Choir Soloists Elisha Heckford Kim Martin Daisy Mills Keys Alvin Allison Video Production Kingsbere Designs www.dmbmusic.co.uk www.darrenbartlett.co.uk Copyright DMB MUSIC 2000-2...    less