A choir director who read My book asked me how I practiced at home.  It gave me a great opportunity to share this tip that I don’t think occurs to everyone to do and it’s REALLY FUN.  Also, and maybe more importantly, it's not o...

Anthem by Charles Villiers Stanford The Lord is My shepherd : therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert My soul : and shall bring me forth in the paths of righte...  moreAnthem by Charles Villiers Stanford The Lord is My shepherd : therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture : and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert My soul : and shall bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name's sake. Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table before me 'gainst them that trouble me : thou anointedst My head with oil, and My cup shall be full. But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of My life : and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. For Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. (Psalm 23) 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.  less

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)  

Our performance of this Les Miserables classic during a charity concert at Bristol United Reformed Church, Henleaze in February 2018.

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

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from "Heavenly home: Three American Songs" Te Deum Chamber Choir www.te-deum.org Live performance, November 16, 2015 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City, MO 1. Oh, they tell me of a home far beyond the skies, Oh, they tell me...  morefrom "Heavenly home: Three American Songs" Te Deum Chamber Choir www.te-deum.org Live performance, November 16, 2015 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City, MO 1. Oh, they tell me of a home far beyond the skies, Oh, they tell me of a home far away; Oh, they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise, Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day. Refrain: Oh, the land of cloudless day, Oh, the land of an unclouded day, Oh, they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise, Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day. 2. Oh, they tell me of a home where My friends have gone, Oh, they tell me of that land far away, Where the tree of life in eternal bloom Sheds its fragrance through the unclouded day. 3. Oh, they tell me of a King in His beauty there, And they tell me that mine eyes shall behold Where He sits on the throne that is whiter than snow, In the city that is made of gold. 4. Oh, they tell me that He smiles on His children there, And His smile drives their...    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

Barlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists sing "I'll Be home For Christmas" at their 2004 Christmas Concert at Libby Gardner Concert Hall. Arrangement by Bernell Hales.