A setting of text adapted from prose by American naturalist John Muir (1838-1914). Commissioned for the Combined Choirs of St. Joseph's School, Seattle, directed by Rick Boyle, who premiered the piece at Benaroya Hall's Nordstrom Recital Hall on May 6, 20...  moreA setting of text adapted from prose by American naturalist John Muir (1838-1914). Commissioned for the Combined Choirs of St. Joseph's School, Seattle, directed by Rick Boyle, who premiered the piece at Benaroya Hall's Nordstrom Recital Hall on May 6, 2004, in the second annual "New Works New Hope" concert for the benefit of Gilda's Club Seattle. the piece was revised in 2007 and the premiere of the revised score was given on November 16, 2007, by the Queens College Chorus, Cindy Bell conducting, at the Aaron Copland School of Music in New York. “Driven by a refreshing text of American naturalist John Muir, Bartholomew has created an accessible work that flows easily through both key and meter changes, and features expressive, lyric melodies contrasted by exciting rhythmic drive.“ - Cindy Bell  less

Bridgnorth Choral Society presented an emotional and moving performance of J H Maunder's Olivet to Calvary at their Concert of Easter Music on Saturday Night. the piece depicted the last few days of Christ's life on earth, from his entry into Jerusalem an...

Handog Concierto the San Nicolas 2nd Chorale with Band 31

Hljómeyki Chamber Choir sings Carol, by Benjamin Britten. Song from the Sacred and Profane Song cycle. Concert in the Nordic House, Reykjavík. Conductor Marta G. Halldórsdóttir.

Gospel style setting for 2 or 4 voices, 2 flutes, double bass, guitar and tambourine of my evangelical poem about Christmas. This is not typical of my usual style, but it's an interesting excursion into the evangelical music of mid-70s Oxford, where I ...  moreGospel style setting for 2 or 4 voices, 2 flutes, double bass, guitar and tambourine of my evangelical poem about Christmas. This is not typical of my usual style, but it's an interesting excursion into the evangelical music of mid-70s Oxford, where I was studying.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Most choirs rehearse for months to perfect their Songs before they perform.   the Big Night Out Community Choir for BBC Children in Need 201...

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Kantorei of Kansas City directed by Chris Munce performing live at St. Peter's Church in KC, MO. May 30th, 2015. www.kantoreikc.org A cry for peace in a world torn by war, this poignant a cappella setting of an original text is filled with striking dyn...  moreKantorei of Kansas City directed by Chris Munce performing live at St. Peter's Church in KC, MO. May 30th, 2015. www.kantoreikc.org A cry for peace in a world torn by war, this poignant a cappella setting of an original text is filled with striking dynamic contrasts. "Sing, Be, Live, See... This dark stormy hour, the wind, it stirs. the scorched earth cries out in vain... But music and singing have been my refuge, and music and singing shall be my light..." by Frank Ticheli  

Challenging but fun three part arrangement of my old Song Wine and Water (the original Song can be found on youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UYX_4Ape74 ) Satirical poem by G K Chesterton

"Para sa Bayan" is a Song of dedication for the country. This Song is composed by Mr. Vehnee Saturno and arranged by Mr. Emmanuel Louie Aribon and is the mandatory piece for the 5th Biñan National Choral Competition last February 3, 2022. Peformed b...  more"Para sa Bayan" is a Song of dedication for the country. This Song is composed by Mr. Vehnee Saturno and arranged by Mr. Emmanuel Louie Aribon and is the mandatory piece for the 5th Biñan National Choral Competition last February 3, 2022. Peformed by the Malabon Concert Singers at the said competition, the group eventually emerged as the Champion. Soloist: Eirela Alfa Isubol Conductor: Mr. Anthony Go Villanueva