This was recorded during St Peter's Singers' lunchtime recital on 28th OctoBer 2009 in the Beautiful Basilica de Sant Francesc, Palma de Mallorca, which formed part of the choir's acclaimed concert tour of Mallorca. The organist is David Houlder, Sub-Orga...  moreThis was recorded during St Peter's Singers' lunchtime recital on 28th OctoBer 2009 in the Beautiful Basilica de Sant Francesc, Palma de Mallorca, which formed part of the choir's acclaimed concert tour of Mallorca. The organist is David Houlder, Sub-Organist of Leeds Parish Church and the Singers' regular accompanist. Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum et Benedicta fructus ventris tui, Jesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae, ora pro nobis peccatoribus. Amen. [Translation: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen] Simon Lindleys setting of the Angelic Salutation, Ave Maria, was devised for the Choir of Leeds Parish Church in the late 1970s and has since achieved widespread performance by choirs throughout the English-speaking world. The work has Been recorded and broadcast many times and was chosen to ...    less

Kirkintilloch Male Voice Choir with a 'flash choir' in the St Enoch's Centre, Glasgow, Scotland. They sang 'Flower of Scotland' to mark the launch of the RBS 6 Nations Rugby Championships.

The SFU Choir rehearses at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby campus (even though ANYONE willing to come up the mountain every week can join). The choir performs concerts each semester and also sings at Remembrance Day ceremonies, convocation ceremonie...  moreThe SFU Choir rehearses at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby campus (even though ANYONE willing to come up the mountain every week can join). The choir performs concerts each semester and also sings at Remembrance Day ceremonies, convocation ceremonies, and other events on campus and in the community. We are a volunteer, non-auditioned group open to all, but choir memBers are expected to regularly attend rehearsals and the semester retreat, and to practice their parts on their own time. We usually put up practice files under “Resources” (memBers-only access) so that you can download your part and listen to it on whatever portable music-playing device you own. No musical experience is needed, but the ability to read music is an asset (if you can't read music, we'll help you learn).  less

A small group singing "Someone To Watch Over Me" at the wedding of Jaime Lee and James Clarke at One Whitehall Place in NovemBer 2012. Jaime, the bride, was grateful for adding "a touch of class" to their special Day! Filmed by: Adam Hocke

A few friends and family memBers got to share this special Day with us. Shot on the island of Södermalm in Stockholm it doesn't get any closer to home, and this is the viBe we want to share with you - hope you enjoy it. Camera : Per Wickander & Charlot...  moreA few friends and family memBers got to share this special Day with us. Shot on the island of Södermalm in Stockholm it doesn't get any closer to home, and this is the viBe we want to share with you - hope you enjoy it. Camera : Per Wickander & Charlotte Rueckl Video production / Edit : Per Wickander www.perwickander.se www.charlotterueckl.com  

On 26 of May, 2012, memBers of SoundRoutes choirs from across Glasgow and Lanarkshire visited Addiewell prison for the Day to record a 4 track Ep "Changing Key" with the Addiewell Prison Choir. For security reasons, we could not take footage but everyone...  moreOn 26 of May, 2012, memBers of SoundRoutes choirs from across Glasgow and Lanarkshire visited Addiewell prison for the Day to record a 4 track Ep "Changing Key" with the Addiewell Prison Choir. For security reasons, we could not take footage but everyone who was present knows that the atmosphere was electric. An unlikely place to experience joy and community spirit, music brought together people from dramatically different backgrounds and gave them a common purpose. All proceeds go to Shelter Scotland.  

The TaBernacle Choir at Temple Square, formerly the Mormon TaBernacle Choir, is a mixed choir of 360 voices founded in 1847. The choir serves as a musical ambassador for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and is recognized throughout the worl...  moreThe TaBernacle Choir at Temple Square, formerly the Mormon TaBernacle Choir, is a mixed choir of 360 voices founded in 1847. The choir serves as a musical ambassador for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and is recognized throughout the world. The Choir calls the Salt Lake TaBernacle, which houses an organ with 11,000+ pipes, home. The choir has won many awards, including an Emmy and Grammy award, sang for 10 US Presidents, and hosts the longest continual broadcast Music and the Spoken Word (which airs live every SunDay at 9:30am Mountain Standard Time). On OctoBer 26, 2020 the TaBernacle Choir was named one of the top 10 choirs in the world by Britain’s CLASSICAL-MUSIC.  less

Composed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the Day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. The warmth of expression at the words 'Thy...  moreComposed in 1910 in thanksgiving for the safe recovery of the Vicar of Leeds of the Day from serious and potential life-threatening illness, 'If the Lord had not helped me' is of Bairstow's earliest masterpieces. The warmth of expression at the words 'Thy mercy, O Lord, held me up' achieves a consummate Beauty so characteristic of Bairstow at his most deeply felt. A richly-scored bass solo is a notable characteristic of the work, and the grandeur of the choral writing gives more than a hint of the terrific Easter-tide Anthem 'Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously' that was the next year to follow from the composer's pen. This performance was recorded in Leeds Minster on SunDay 28th April 2013 during the recital of 'Music with Minster connections' sung by St Peter's Singers of Leeds, directed by Dr Simon Lindley. The organist is David Houlder and the bass soloist is Quentin Brown. Leeds Minster, formerly Leeds Parish Church, has a long and distinguished musical history. The list of organist...    less

Dedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one Day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. NB: ...  moreDedicated to my dear cousins Gigi and Raven. Since first singing the medieval song "All and Some" in the mid 1990s, I fell in love with the Middle English and Latin lyrics, and one Day I got inspired to create my own setting of this poetic gem. NB: choirs interested in obtaining copies of the score can contact The Leading Note at 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 25 years. And with deepest appreciation to my brother Adam Rain and my friend Geneviève Lajoie for their invaluable support throughout my composing journey.  less

Sung by us at a singing course in Nottingham in 1977 Fair daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon; As yet the early-rising sun Has not attain'd his noon. Stay, stay until the hasting Day Has run but to the evensong, And, having pray'd to...  moreSung by us at a singing course in Nottingham in 1977 Fair daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon; As yet the early-rising sun Has not attain'd his noon. Stay, stay until the hasting Day Has run but to the evensong, And, having pray'd together, we Will go with you along. We have short time to stay, as you, We have as short a spring; As quick a growth to meet decay, As you, or anything. We die, as your hours do, and dry away, Like to the summer's rain, Or as the pearls of morning's dew, Ne'er to Be found again.  less