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)  

"Da pacem Domine" is dedicated to two of my Dear relatives named James. I felt the inspiration to start this piece in the weeks leading up to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which my Dear grandFather Jimmy Rain (1895-1974) had serv...  more"Da pacem Domine" is dedicated to two of my Dear relatives named James. I felt the inspiration to start this piece in the weeks leading up to the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which my Dear grandFather Jimmy Rain (1895-1974) had served in the Canadian forces, in one of the most dangerous roles, as a runner in northwestern France. This song honours his memory and the love that he showed me as a boy and a young man growing up. Shortly after starting this piece, I then learned that my Dear cousin Jamie Shaw (1959-2019) was gravely ill and with his permission, I have dedicated this piece to him as well. Jamie's courage, good spirit and humour throughout his illness was an inspiration to all of us who knew him. "Da pacem Domine" is a musical search for peace: both external peace, between individuals, groups, societies, nations; and internal peace, to find a restful spot within the soul, amidst the serious tensions and conflicts seemingly inherent in the human stream of existence. It explor...    less

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

Stanzas in English 1. Now, in a song of grateful praise, To my Dear Lord my voice I'll raise; With all His saints I'll ioin to tell-My Jesus has done all things well. Chorus and above the rest this note shall swell, This note shall swell, this n...  moreStanzas in English 1. Now, in a song of grateful praise, To my Dear Lord my voice I'll raise; With all His saints I'll ioin to tell-My Jesus has done all things well. Chorus and above the rest this note shall swell, This note shall swell, this note shall swell, and above the rest this note shall swell, Jesus has done all things well. 2. Though Satan hurls his darts To pierce my heart With songs of Praise Will I drive his anger away Jesus has done all things well 4 and when on that bright day I rise, and join the anthems of the skies, Above the rest this note shall swell, Jesus has done all things well. @hopechannelghana5916 @3abn @3abnpraisehim976 @VOCES8 @thetenebraechoir @HARMONIOUSCHORALEGHANA @TheSymphonialsGhana @hisvoicegh941 @ONEVOICECHOIRGHANA Afei Ayeyi Nwomto Mu - Samuel Medley (Now in A Song of Praise) | N4 |  less

Performed by the Concert Boys Choir of the Konakovo Boys and Youth Choral School. Conductor - Natalia Makhnovskaya. St. Matthew Cathedral, Colmar, France 2010 ||| Испоняет Концертный хор мальчиков Хоровой школы мальчиков и юношей г. Конаково. Дирижёр - На...  morePerformed by the Concert Boys Choir of the Konakovo Boys and Youth Choral School. Conductor - Natalia Makhnovskaya. St. Matthew Cathedral, Colmar, France 2010 ||| Испоняет Концертный хор мальчиков Хоровой школы мальчиков и юношей г. Конаково. Дирижёр - Наталья Махновская. Собор Святого Матфея, Кольмар, Франция 2010  

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