John Semingson, piano

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

Vocal ensemble BREVIS conductor: Antoaneta Radočaj-Jerković Eriks Esenvalds: GAUJAS MEITA ROTATAJA (the River Gauja's Playful Daughter) Institute for Choral Music POLIFONIJA, Osijek video by: Davor Dedić Croatia 4.2020.

JURASSIC PARK 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - A Cappella Arrangement! to mark the 25 year anniversary of Jurassic Park, Muzaria are releasing Darren Bartlett's incredible A Cappella arrangement of the well known John Williams theme tune from this classic and much ...  moreJURASSIC PARK 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - A Cappella Arrangement! to mark the 25 year anniversary of Jurassic Park, Muzaria are releasing Darren Bartlett's incredible A Cappella arrangement of the well known John Williams theme tune from this classic and much loved Spielberg movie! Sit Back enjoy the video and listen to these captivating vocals...25 years on Jurassic Park is still very much alive!!! This track features on the Muzaria album Stage & Screen, available here http://www.muzaria.com/cdstageandscreen.html www.muzaria.com www.darrenbartlett.co.uk LIKE us on FB @ www.facebook.com/Muzaria Official Find us on Twitter & Instagram @MuzariaOfficial Copyright DMB MUSIC 2000-2018  less

Song of the two snails who go to the funeral of a dead leaf. Poem by Jacques Prévert. Music composed for two unaccompanied altos (countertenors) and sung by David W Solomons (one of my first multitrack recordings Back in the early 1980s).

John Semingson, piano

I wrote this Christmas carol Back in December last year. It came Highly Commended in Westminster School's Carol Competition in 2012, and was the first Highly Commended entry in the Times Carol Competition in 2013. Apologies for some sound distortion - I'v...  moreI wrote this Christmas carol Back in December last year. It came Highly Commended in Westminster School's Carol Competition in 2012, and was the first Highly Commended entry in the Times Carol Competition in 2013. Apologies for some sound distortion - I've tried my best to edit most of it out. the performers are credited at the end of the video. Hope you enjoy, and Merry Christmas!  

Moanin' (Blues) by Amazonia Vocal Ensemble Robert Timmons / John Hendricks Emilio Solé-Sempere, choral arrangement and conductor Celeste Johnson, solo May 2013

In their own words, Children's Choir singers explain what SHINE means to them in the context of singing in choir. Rollo Dilworth's "Shine On Me", as sung by the choir in rehearsal, provides the Back track for the video.

Welsh Male Voice Choir Bois Goetre-hen a'r Cylch sing Gwahoddiad at their St David's Day concert. This traditional Welsh hymn was arranged for male voice choir by John Tudor Davies, words by Ieuan Gwyllt. Bois Goetre-hen are a new male choir covering the ...  moreWelsh Male Voice Choir Bois Goetre-hen a'r Cylch sing Gwahoddiad at their St David's Day concert. This traditional Welsh hymn was arranged for male voice choir by John Tudor Davies, words by Ieuan Gwyllt. Bois Goetre-hen are a new male choir covering the lower Llynfi Valley and Bridgend area, with a broad range of choristers and repertoire. This concert took place in Aberkenfig Bible Church- a fantastic venue near Bridgend.