[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in The UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

Verse anThem by Henry Purcell sung by The dwsChorale Also known as The Bell AnThem Rejoice in The Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your moderation Be known unto all men The Lord is at hand! Be careful for Nothing but in everything by ...  moreVerse anThem by Henry Purcell sung by The dwsChorale Also known as The Bell AnThem Rejoice in The Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your moderation Be known unto all men The Lord is at hand! Be careful for Nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests Be known unto God and The peace of God, which passeth all understanding Shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Words from Philippians IV. vv. 4 - 7)  

This setting of The 98th Psalm (Sing a new song to The Lord for he has worked wonders.) Comes originally from my cantata “The Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about The religious and social history of The city. The oratorio was...  moreThis setting of The 98th Psalm (Sing a new song to The Lord for he has worked wonders.) Comes originally from my cantata “The Manchester Magnificat”, based on Audrey Vaughan’s poems about The religious and social history of The city. The oratorio was first performed in Manchester CaThedral in 1994. This psalm forms The climax of The whole cantata and provides an expression of optimism after The tragedies of The previous sections. In this “extracted” version, The tragic surroundings of The history remain in The background and The purebubbling joy of The psalm itself shines forth. Enjoy The complex rhythms and let your hair down! This performance by Daniel Shaw's Composer's Choir (based in Connecticut) is a brilliant rendition of The piece and will, I hope, encourage oTher church choirs and concert choirs to consider including it in Their repertoire.  less

Noctis Rehearsal video of Henry Purcell's 'Thou Knowest Lord The Secrets of our Hearts'

Feel The love of The Lord See His love everywhere It's in our hearts in all we do His love is like a burning star It mends our hearts and gives us peace His love is a gift to you Your Son came to us and he showed us how to love He taught u...  moreFeel The love of The Lord See His love everywhere It's in our hearts in all we do His love is like a burning star It mends our hearts and gives us peace His love is a gift to you Your Son came to us and he showed us how to love He taught us to care for each oTher To love people everywhere He gave his life so that we all could live Sing praise to The Son of God Give us The power of your love Let us serve you Lord our God Give us your strength and your wisdom To Be disciples for all time Let us Not forget your teaching Give love in The name of The Lord Feel The love of The Lord See His love everywhere I contacted Bill Sveglini through The "Composers’ forum" and he was very interested in my multivocal efforts. So I decided to have a go at performing some of his works.They are in a style that I’ve Not sung for over 20 years (evangelical church choir), but The old fervour still Comes out in The performance: I was transported back to those good old days as I sang. This piece i...    less

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform The Lord Bless You and Keep You by John Rutter. All our CDs Benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. Get our professional recordings here... http://www.stairwellcar...  moreOttawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform The Lord Bless You and Keep You by John Rutter. All our CDs Benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. Get our professional recordings here... http://www.stairwellcarollers.com The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella group formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned The distinction of Being ranked amongst The Best of Ontario choirs. The group took first place in both The 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association provincial competition. Visit our blog http://www.stairwellcarollers.blogspot.com/ or our website http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/ for updates. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Barnabas Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 2nd, 2018. Videographers: Matthieu Brennan, andrew Mason Editing: Pierre Massie  less

O Lord, look down from heaven, and Behold from The habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: Where is Thy zeal and Thy strength, Thy mercies towards me? Are They restrained? (Isaiah 63 v. 15) Sung at Canterbury CaThedral during our Roya...  moreO Lord, look down from heaven, and Behold from The habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: Where is Thy zeal and Thy strength, Thy mercies towards me? Are They restrained? (Isaiah 63 v. 15) Sung at Canterbury CaThedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of The altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  

The Lord Bless You and Keep You John Rutter (1945- ) Corfu Childrens Choir Catholic CaThedral of Corfu DecemBer 21th, 2011 Christina Kalliaridou, conducting Elli Glarou, piano

A soldier's 'CALL OF DUTY' in pictures, set to The awesome composition 'Lord Keep Us Safe' by Darren Marc Bartlett and superb choral vocals from Salvacosta. ''This brand new video is a tribute to all The men and women who serve to keep us safe. Thank y...  moreA soldier's 'CALL OF DUTY' in pictures, set to The awesome composition 'Lord Keep Us Safe' by Darren Marc Bartlett and superb choral vocals from Salvacosta. ''This brand new video is a tribute to all The men and women who serve to keep us safe. Thank you to all The outstanding individuals who work tirelessly to dedicate Their lives to protect us. You are true HEROES and Because of your sacrifice, we are able to enjoy many freedoms that most of us take for granted. Please share and view on all social media sites to raise awareness and show our appreciation.; Darren Bartlett ''Lord, keep us safe this night, secure from all our fears; may angels guard our sleep, till morning light appears.'' Music Credits Composer - Darren Marc Bartlett Vocals - Salvacosta Lyrics - John Leland, 1792 Producers - Alvin Allison & Darren Bartlett Video creation - KingsBere Designs Copyright DMB Music 2003 www.darrenbartlett.co.uk www.salvacosta.co.uk .....................................................    less