Coro Femenino del Conservatorio Superior de Música de Canarias (GC). Piano: Nauzét Mederos. Directora: Nikoleta S. Popova

Audio performance by Rosthern Junior College Chorale 2003. Chorale is a 38 voice mixed choir of 15-17 year olds from RJC, a small (circa 100) school in the middle of the Canadian Prairies.

I wrote this in 1976 for the six singing students of Pat Scanlon, a colleague of mine at West Heath School, who died from complications of Hodgkins Lymphoma. The first performance was at her memorial service. This performance, however was part of the me...  moreI wrote this in 1976 for the six singing students of Pat Scanlon, a colleague of mine at West Heath School, who died from complications of Hodgkins Lymphoma. The first performance was at her memorial service. This performance, however was part of the memorial service in St Martin in the Fields, for Ruth Rudge, who was a very distinguished and lovely lady, and also my first boss. The ladies of the Occasional Choir, whose beginnings were as the Madrigal Choir at West Heath, which I co-founded, all those years ago, are the singers, including one of the six that took part in the very first performance. I am conducting, and Penny Walker, who now directs the choir is accompanying. Unfortunately less than half the singers are visible in the video.  less

A friendly choir of approximately 100 members meets weekly, August - April, on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30, at the Ayr, Auld Kirk Halls, There is a modest annual subscription charge but, in return, members have the chance to sing wonderful chor...  moreA friendly choir of approximately 100 members meets weekly, August - April, on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30, at the Ayr, Auld Kirk Halls, There is a modest annual subscription charge but, in return, members have the chance to sing wonderful choral music with first-class soloists and orchestration, under the baton of Gerard Doherty. Recent performances include Mozart Requiem, Chilcott Requiem, Rutter Magnificat, Mendelssohn 'Elijah', Vivaldi Gloria and Dvorak Mass in D  

The Chorale is the premier, choral ensemble of the University. The ensemble consists of approximately 24-32 vocalists selected through a voice placement process and performs traditional/advanced choral literature from all periods. Students who have been...  moreThe Chorale is the premier, choral ensemble of the University. The ensemble consists of approximately 24-32 vocalists selected through a voice placement process and performs traditional/advanced choral literature from all periods. Students who have been active in choral ensembles in high school or college are encouraged to audition for this choir. Auditions for Chorale can take place at anytime to fill necessary spots in the group. Once students are selected for Chorale, they are members until they choose to leave, are removed, or when they graduate. In addition to its regular concert schedule, the Chorale tours each spring (Orlando, ’09; NYC, ’10; Atlanta, ’11, Boston, ’12, Orlando, ’13). A yearly scholarship is offered to people who are successfully placed in the group.  less

Coral Jardin Menesteo began its music history throughout 2014, as the result of the union of two choir groups from Puerto de Santa María, one, Jardin de Schonberg, which was founded in 1993, and another one, Camerata Menesteo, founded in 1997. It should b...  moreCoral Jardin Menesteo began its music history throughout 2014, as the result of the union of two choir groups from Puerto de Santa María, one, Jardin de Schonberg, which was founded in 1993, and another one, Camerata Menesteo, founded in 1997. It should be pointed out that both choirs have the same and common origin; most of the members discovered choir music when they were very young and joined a former choir, Orfeón Portuense, founded in 1980. Since late 2013 , the possibility of a fusion of the two choirs arises, motivated by the need of a common goal for both groups to improve, learn, make progress and get thrilled with our love for choral music. During 2014 until our official foundation on November 22nd, 2014 at the Basilica Menor Nuestra Sra, De Los Milagros in Puerto de Santa María; Coral Jardín Menesteo supports training on choir music, organizing and attending the first Choir Music workshop in el Puerto de Santa María facilitated by Basilio Astúlez, who is a music teacher at the Local Music Conseva...    less

This jaunty melody with countermelodies has been written for an a cappella choir of SATBB with splits in some of the voices from time to time. The words are my own and tell of children playing their games in the dusty streets (ie of Bethlehem) unaware tha...  moreThis jaunty melody with countermelodies has been written for an a cappella choir of SATBB with splits in some of the voices from time to time. The words are my own and tell of children playing their games in the dusty streets (ie of Bethlehem) unaware that a miracle has happened and asking them to look up to the angels and join their singing. The performance here is by the Composer's Choir conducted by Daniel Shaw.  

"Stella" is dedicated to my friend Kristina, who introduced me to this remarkable French poem by Victor Hugo written while in exile on the Isle of Jersey. It is a complex layered poem exploring a multitude of interactions with the morning star - in na...  more"Stella" is dedicated to my friend Kristina, who introduced me to this remarkable French poem by Victor Hugo written while in exile on the Isle of Jersey. It is a complex layered poem exploring a multitude of interactions with the morning star - in naturalistic, religious, spiritual and seemingly political terms. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Stella." To purchase the sheet music for this song, please contact: info@leadingnote.com. 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

Truly, how excellent the loving-kindness of the Lord is. And we as His children shall be abundantly satisfied with the fullness of His house. Amen

La Nova Singers perform the Barcarolle by Offenbach, at a live concert in St Mary's Church, Dorchester on 6th June 2009. The soloists are Su Convy and Rachel Scivier.