Weaving a spell - Incantation for Pamela - magic for a while... This Song can be understood on two levels. At first sight it is a simple sentimental piece, but beneath it lies a history of pure imagination, enchantment and impossibility. The co...  moreWeaving a spell - Incantation for Pamela - magic for a while... This Song can be understood on two levels. At first sight it is a simple sentimental piece, but beneath it lies a history of pure imagination, enchantment and impossibility. The composer already realises he is no longer feeling what he is writing, he is just weaving a spell, over an ostinato guitar motif, to try to bring the feelings back (hence the title "Incantation"). He has found in his life that whenever he writes a Song for the object of his desire, he has already begun to stop feeling that desire ... it is a sign that the relationship is about to change or disappear. But the whole thing is indeed enchantment and magic: you can dream and you can take the Song at face value if you wish.  less

World Premiere performance, November 12, 2017 Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, Kansas May the Mother in us comfort us And the Father in us protect us; May the Daughter in us bring us Hope And the Son within us bring us Joy. May the ...  moreWorld Premiere performance, November 12, 2017 Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, Kansas May the Mother in us comfort us And the Father in us protect us; May the Daughter in us bring us Hope And the Son within us bring us Joy. May the Dancer in us move us And the Poet inspire our Song. May the Explorer embolden us And the Artist honor the Beauty that holds us. May we all be Creators and Priests and Nurses and Heroes, And may our Song lift beyond these walls To light the world. -Poem by Robert Bode in honor of Te Deum's 10th season www.te-deum.org  less

The earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis Brothers and Day. The Song is there described as "a comic Song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is ...  moreThe earliest known version of Cockles and Mussels was published in London in 1884 by Francis Brothers and Day. The Song is there described as "a comic Song" written and composed by James Yorkston (of Scotland) and arranged by Edmund Forman. Because it is noted as printed with permission of an Edinburgh firm, there was clearly an earlier version. Although the Song is the unofficial anthem of Dublin and generally regarded as Irish, it was, in fact, written by a Scotsman. This outdoor performance was the culmination of a six-week project which creates a choir from scratch for one night only. Each winter and summer, Chris Rowbury gathers a random bunch of singers from in and around Ipswich. There are no auditions and all Songs are taught and learnt by ear. Usually eight Songs are learnt in six two-hour sessions and in the summer are performed outdoors near Ipswich. http://chrisrowbury.com  less

The Joy of preparing a concert. Mississauga Festival Youth Choir

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.  

*** Dozan wa Awtar Singers *** Formed in 2008, Dozan wa Awtar Singers is the leading secular choir in Jordan, with a diverse membership and repertoire. We welcome people of all nationalities and faiths, who want to experience the Joy of singing and ex...  more*** Dozan wa Awtar Singers *** Formed in 2008, Dozan wa Awtar Singers is the leading secular choir in Jordan, with a diverse membership and repertoire. We welcome people of all nationalities and faiths, who want to experience the Joy of singing and exploring music as a way of building community based on love and respect. The choir performs several major concerts each year; its Christmas and Spring concerts in Amman are highly anticipated events. Dozan wa Awtar’s repertoire includes a wide range of sacred music, from Byzantine hymns through the chorale classics of Western music to the present day and Islamic anasheed. The choir also enJoys performing secular music, including folk Songs from around the world, Broadway hits and arrangements of popular, contemporary music in many languages. A sub-group of the choir, called “Dozan,” is specializing in performing traditional and contemporary music in Arabic. Some of Dozan wa Awtar’s original arrangements – such as a fusion of the Muslim call to prayer (athan) ...    less

CHIJ KC Choir at Sing 'n' Joy Vienna 2012, the 1st Choir festival & 28th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition singing Sakura Sakura

A true bastard love child of a Song if ever there was one. A Romanian Song collected by Bela Bartok, translated to English by British Folkies Andy Irvine & Jane Cassidy & grafted onto a Bulgarian dance tune, before being brilliantly recorded by Maddie Pry...  moreA true bastard love child of a Song if ever there was one. A Romanian Song collected by Bela Bartok, translated to English by British Folkies Andy Irvine & Jane Cassidy & grafted onto a Bulgarian dance tune, before being brilliantly recorded by Maddie Pryor & June Tabor (The Silly Sisters) Gurt Winter Concert 2012 The Gurt Lush Choir debut Concert at The Colston Hall, with Bristol Male Voice Choir. Musical Directors, Sam Burns & Steve Daykin 300 Singers, 1500+ Audience. Several thousand raised for St Peters Hospice. Where were you? ;-)  less

The Community Choir of Arizona is dedicated to making it easier to say “yes” to singing and helping you rediscover the Joy of making music! We teach you how to sing, push your musical limits, and offer a space to interact with fellow community members.