Dedicated to Awegechew Teshome, Melaku Worede and John Martin -- my three biodiversity mentors -- who introduced me to the "radical" idea that farmers, seed-saving farmers, have been humanity's ingenious plant breeders and nurturers of biodiversity from t...  moreDedicated to Awegechew Teshome, Melaku Worede and John Martin -- my three biodiversity mentors -- who introduced me to the "radical" idea that farmers, seed-saving farmers, have been humanity's ingenious plant breeders and nurturers of biodiversity from time immemorial. I would like to thank my Ottawa singing friends in the "Ad hoc Chorale" for testing out this piece in one of our informal workshops and offering valuable comments. I would also like to acknowledge the a capella choir that I sing in, The Stairwell Carollers, and our director Pierre Massie, for their musical inspiration these past 27 years. And I would like to acknowledge the Boston-based Blue Heron Ensemble for introducing me to the haunting music of Guillaume Dufay, which served as a major inspiration for this piece. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact me ...    less

An SATB arrangement of Victor Hugo's remarkable poem "La coccinelle" -- the narrator looks back on a moment in time when, as a teenager, he was preparing to kiss a girl. Unfortunately, a ladybug lands on her neck, however, which distracts him. He then rem...  moreAn SATB arrangement of Victor Hugo's remarkable poem "La coccinelle" -- the narrator looks back on a moment in time when, as a teenager, he was preparing to kiss a girl. Unfortunately, a ladybug lands on her neck, however, which distracts him. He then removes the ladybug, but sadly the kiss flies off forever! If you enjoy this musical trip down memory lane, then I invite you to consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or an Alzheimer's support group in the area where you live. Thank you! https://alzheimer.ca/ Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (Choraltracks.com) for recording "La coccinelle", which is dedicated to Emma. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact me at rain@magma.ca. 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 inval...    less

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.Choralfestivalnetwork.org; Final Chord MODEON June 14

"El cant dels ocells" Pop. catalana Arm. Pau Casals, O. Martorell. Adapt.: Josep Vila Director: Mariano García Solistas: Alba Gómez, Paula López Piano: Marcelino López Violonchelo: Criptana Casero Interpretado el 28 de noviembre de 2015 en el ...  more"El cant dels ocells" Pop. catalana Arm. Pau Casals, O. Martorell. Adapt.: Josep Vila Director: Mariano García Solistas: Alba Gómez, Paula López Piano: Marcelino López Violonchelo: Criptana Casero Interpretado el 28 de noviembre de 2015 en el Auditorio del Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Getafe Concierto "NOEL, la ilusión de un nacimiento", en el que tuvo lugar la presentación oficial del Coro Ilusiones. ----- CORO ENCANTO de Casarrubuelos (Madrid) www.coroencanto.com www.facebook.com/coroencantocasarrubuelos twitter: @Coro_Encanto info@coroencanto.com Teléfono: (+34) 656161440 Parte de la Familia Coral de Casarrubuelos www.familiacoral.com CORAL SANTIAGO APOSTOL de Casarrubuelos (Madrid) www.coralsantiagoapostol.com www.facebook.com/coralsantiagoapostol twitter: @CSApostol coral@coralsantiagoapostol.com Teléfono: (+34) 656161440  less

"There Will Come Soft Rain" by Jonathan Adams for SSAATTBB Chorus. Performed by Matthew Curtis.

EUCHO is a community choir based in Scenery Park, East London, under the leadership of Mr S Sonanze as the Director and Mr M Zenani as the Chorus Manager. Our aspiration is to take township Choral singing to higher a level. We are also aiming at focusing ...  moreEUCHO is a community choir based in Scenery Park, East London, under the leadership of Mr S Sonanze as the Director and Mr M Zenani as the Chorus Manager. Our aspiration is to take township Choral singing to higher a level. We are also aiming at focusing more on Choral projects and concerts than competitions so that our singers enjoy singing and get compensated for engaging in the choir. Choir members are taught Theory and History of music for free.  

3RD AVE VERUM - BADEN - AUSTRIA JUNE 22ND-25TH, 2017 INTERNATIONAL Choral COMPETITION Gloria Brunensis gloriabrunensis.cz

"Chauntecleere" by David Brunner, text by William Austin. Performed by the Concert Choir of the Girl Choir of South Florida, Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Recorded live at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale Flor...  more"Chauntecleere" by David Brunner, text by William Austin. Performed by the Concert Choir of the Girl Choir of South Florida, Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese. Recorded live at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale Florida on December 9, 2011.  

An arrangement by David Drinkell of a very old traditional Dorset Carol - Sung here by Bournemouth Male Voice Choir at a concert in Tyneham Church in Dorset on 13th December 2013. Video courtesy of Steve Blowers. The members of Bournemouth Male Voice ...  moreAn arrangement by David Drinkell of a very old traditional Dorset Carol - Sung here by Bournemouth Male Voice Choir at a concert in Tyneham Church in Dorset on 13th December 2013. Video courtesy of Steve Blowers. The members of Bournemouth Male Voice met at central Bournemouth and took a coach off into the depths of Dorset to give a Concert at Tyneham Church. It was an amazing evening – the church absolutely stuffed to capacity the choir uber-vibrant and full of good music. An historic event 70 years on (to the week) from the evacuation of Tyneham and the occasion, the poetry and music stirred up many differing feelings; laughter, poignancy and nostalgia chief amongst them. A privilege to take part in the event – thanks to Lt Col Ken Davies for his perfect organisation of the event – the phrase military precision comes to mind!  less

Amazing Grace" (em português "Maravilhosa Graça", ou também conhecida como "Sublime Graça") é um hino cristão lançado em 1779, com sua letra escrita em 1772 pelo poeta inglês e clérigo anglicano John Newton - https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazing... [S...  moreAmazing Grace" (em português "Maravilhosa Graça", ou também conhecida como "Sublime Graça") é um hino cristão lançado em 1779, com sua letra escrita em 1772 pelo poeta inglês e clérigo anglicano John Newton - https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazing... [S] Carla Baptista; [S] Maria Inês Baptista; [T] Rita Pardão; Margarida Cruz; David Baptista; [A] Bárbara Castro; Carlota Mões [B] Pedro Baptista; Guilherme Oliveira Instrumental Piano - Miguel Oliveira Words and Music by John Newton, Chris Tomlin, and Louie Giglio Music Arranged by Keith McKay Evans Publishing: https://www.byumusicstore.com/ Film Credits: Directed by: Carla Baptista Cinematography and Editing by: Manuel Capela Recorded and mixed by Recording Studio: Paulo Lima https://estudioprodusom.com/pt/ Filmed on: VISEU - Igreja Coração de Jesus, salão polivalente CONTIGO - Coro Infantojuvenil de Torredeita / Viseu Carla Baptista, Artistic Director Pedro Baptista, Assistant Artistic Director  less