Ocean of Illusions - Track 1 of the album "Songs of Sorrow" by Bill Heigen. More: www.billheigen.com Drowning Surrounded by a sea of skyscrapers The numbers are my frowning Time takes away my breath Every minute I am drowning The view from u...  moreOcean of Illusions - Track 1 of the album "Songs of Sorrow" by Bill Heigen. More: www.billheigen.com Drowning Surrounded by a sea of skyscrapers The numbers are my frowning Time takes away my breath Every minute I am drowning The view from up here is gorgeous But I cannot see any beauty All I see is an ocean of illusions In which greed makes life draggy Few people can realize That a smile is nothing more than teeth A hand-shake is nothing more than skin And on this ocean of illusions we keep going Because we need to feed our fears And give birth to more problems That should not exist. I wish I could be stronger I wish I could be brave I wish I could have wings to fly away But I am just a fish Swimming to survive Waiting for the moment to die.  less

"The Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima Rain, who asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the least. But I took on the challenge and here is the result. As always, comments are ...  more"The Tyger" is dedicated to my daughter, Salima Rain, who asked me if I might try setting this remarkable William Blake poem to music, a daunting thought, to say the least. But I took on the challenge and here is the result. As always, comments are most 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. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

THERE IS NO ROSE by Joshua B. Himes. Directed by Gregory Cleveland. SERENADE performs at the MSVMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival, March 22, 2014.

Founded in 1995 by Elaine Quilichini, the Calgary Girls Choir has flourished under her direction and inspiration. The choir has gained international renown for gorgeous resonant tone, impeccable technique and for the artistry and sincerity of performance....  moreFounded in 1995 by Elaine Quilichini, the Calgary Girls Choir has flourished under her direction and inspiration. The choir has gained international renown for gorgeous resonant tone, impeccable technique and for the artistry and sincerity of performance. Tours have included Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Wales, England and Italy, in addition to touring extensively in the USA and Canada. The Choir has performed at ACDA and ACCC numerous times and is a four time winner of the CBC National Radio Competition for Amateur choirs. -- Elaine Quilichini a fondé le Calgary Girls Choir en 1995, et c'est grâce à l'inspiration et à la direction de sa fondatrice que le Calgary Girls Choir a pris son essor. Cette chorale a développé une renommée internationale grâce à une sonorité et une résonance de toute beauté, à une technique impeccable et à des interprétations remplies de sincérité et de talent artistique. Le Calgary Girls Choir a été en tournée en Autriche, en Hongrie, en République Tchèque, e...    less

The "Corale S. Domenico Savio" was born in 1999 with the desire to build through music, experience of collaboration and sharing. Over the years the interest in polyphony, the study of the repertoire and the vocal approach has grown. The group...  moreThe "Corale S. Domenico Savio" was born in 1999 with the desire to build through music, experience of collaboration and sharing. Over the years the interest in polyphony, the study of the repertoire and the vocal approach has grown. The group has joined the A.R.S. cori (Regional Association of Choirs of Sicily) and consequently to FENIARCO (National Association of choirs) with the involvement in all the regional and national demonstrations promoted by the aforementioned organism: exhibitions, concerts and gatherings for choirs. Numerous shows are made, we mention some more suggestive: the performance of some unpublished musical works by don Luigi Sturzo edited by Nicolò Maccavino of the Italian Society of Musicology (2003).  "The word sung" the multimedia show for chorus-voices, video projections and orchestra (2009); the CD recording of the traditional POPO MEO of the Easter Triduum in Scordia (2009); the event "et incarnatus est", symphonic lyric concert for solo...    less

Hullabaloo is Brighton’s longest-established Natural Voice community choir. We are founded on the simple principle that singing is your birthright and that everyone, given the right technical and emotional support, can sing together in glorious, high qual...  moreHullabaloo is Brighton’s longest-established Natural Voice community choir. We are founded on the simple principle that singing is your birthright and that everyone, given the right technical and emotional support, can sing together in glorious, high quality, spine tingling harmony! Hullabaloo Community Quire is a Natural Voice choir. We believe in: NO auditions, NO sight singing, NO judgements and NO limits! We are renowned for our vibrant, innovative and accessible a cappella music, as well as our collaborations with a fabulous array of musicians, including Oysterband, Lucy Ward, The Moulettes, O’Hooley & Tidow, Po’ Girl, Firefly Burning, The Galleons, Robb Johnson and Grace Petrie.  less

Live concert in Sombreffe, Belgium. Winter session 07/08, based in Namur, Belgium. The choir was conducted by Theodora Pavlovitch from Bulgaria.

Нижний Новгород. 25 декабря 2010 года. ЮБИЛЕЙНЫЙ КОНЦЕРТ, посвященный 60-летию хора. Эшпай ВОСПОМИНАНИЕ..

This is a rendition of a medly of songs made famous by the Mills Brothers by The Revelations of Sri Lanka. The Revelations won two Gold and one Silver medal at the World choir games in Austria (2008) singing choral a-cappella style music in the Gospel, Po...  moreThis is a rendition of a medly of songs made famous by the Mills Brothers by The Revelations of Sri Lanka. The Revelations won two Gold and one Silver medal at the World choir games in Austria (2008) singing choral a-cappella style music in the Gospel, Pop, and Male voice vocal ensemble categories. They were also declared world Champions in two of the categories after achieving the highest number of points in these two categories. The once eleven member team is now down to nine members and are working hard to retain the level of excellence which enabled them to win in Austria. See other uploads by 'vokaltotal'  less

Improved version - This satirical little frottola by Josquin is believed to be a gentle reminder to his patron Galeazzo Sforza that his musicians need paying. Josquin may be punning on the name of a fellow impecunious musician (Frillo) by calling him a...  moreImproved version - This satirical little frottola by Josquin is believed to be a gentle reminder to his patron Galeazzo Sforza that his musicians need paying. Josquin may be punning on the name of a fellow impecunious musician (Frillo) by calling him a cricket (Grillo). This performance is by the dwsChorale (David Solomons) It can be downloaded at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dwschorale3