[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Staring at a blank page waiting for the muse to strike. Slumped in a chair waiting to feel energised enough to go jogging. Feeling down and the last ...

  Singing in a choir is an enjoyable musical and social activity. Few things compare to the Feeling of blending your voice with your fellow choristers. It gives you a high during and after the rehearsals. It’s even better when you’re sin...

High hats ... and lots of dollars: Irving Berlin's hit (1929 - not a very Good year...) performed by the Ensemble in 2012 (a VERY Good year...). Check out Jeanne Rabin's Ensemble at: www.jeannerabin.com

The Golden Voices Choir unveils the 13th edition of their annual musical concert; Canzona. The rush that comes with music. The Feeling of calm and satisfaction. It’s everything you’ve ever wanted. You do not want to miss out CANZONA 13: Celebrat...  moreThe Golden Voices Choir unveils the 13th edition of their annual musical concert; Canzona. The rush that comes with music. The Feeling of calm and satisfaction. It’s everything you’ve ever wanted. You do not want to miss out CANZONA 13: Celebration of God’s Love. Date: 26th March, 2022 Venue: Hall of Excellence, FUTO. #Canzona #GoldenVoicesChoir #GVC #thegreatestshowman #thegreatestshow #choir #concert  

Swing Into Saturday is a full day singing event guaranteed to inspire, empower and leave you Feeling more joyful than you did when your feet hit the floor.    “This will be a fun day of learning, laughing and singing up a storm!” &...

Dance act at the "This is It Concert" at Nelum Pokuna 2013 The medley is from the popular dance tracks comprising Feeling hot hot, senorita, bossa nova, quando quando, lunu dehi(gypsies), lambada & joanna

Antonin Dvorak: Dobru noc [Good Night] performed by: The Czech Boys Choir conductor: Jakub Martinec pianist: Martin Fisl www.czechboyschoir.com

Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume - - - English Translation: GIVE and TAKE A little Give and Take upholds a friendship. You have beds to sell, I have beddings to buy. Neighbors are family, Good riddles make Good friends. The knife may be shar...  moreText by: Gabriel T. Guillaume - - - English Translation: GIVE and TAKE A little Give and Take upholds a friendship. You have beds to sell, I have beddings to buy. Neighbors are family, Good riddles make Good friends. The knife may be sharp, it never scrapes its handle. Those who always share never die of hunger. Long lives Diplomacy! Long lives Fraternity! - - - Haitian Creole text: Men ale - Men vini, sa kenbe lamitye. Ou gen kabann pou vann, Mwen gen dra pou achte. Vwazinay se fanmi, Bon kont fè bon zanmi. Kouto mèt byen file, li pa grate manch li. Moun ki konn pataje pap janm mouri grangou. Vive la Diplomatie! Vive la Fraternité! - - -  less

Delicate, hushed, and suspenseful, this perfectly captures the expansive and meditative Feeling of Whitman’s poignant poetry. This is great for any sized choir, though the long lines, slow pace, and lush harmonies will lend itself particularly well to lar...  moreDelicate, hushed, and suspenseful, this perfectly captures the expansive and meditative Feeling of Whitman’s poignant poetry. This is great for any sized choir, though the long lines, slow pace, and lush harmonies will lend itself particularly well to large ensembles. Four part mixed chorus Audio Credit: The First Recordings Project – J. David Moore, Conductor  

Psalm 23 is dedicated to my aunt Patricia Shaw of Vancouver, as this is her favourite Psalm. Two points of note: First, the composition grew out of the Feeling that all 4 voices should start on the same note, grow outwards and then come back to that...  morePsalm 23 is dedicated to my aunt Patricia Shaw of Vancouver, as this is her favourite Psalm. Two points of note: First, the composition grew out of the Feeling that all 4 voices should start on the same note, grow outwards and then come back to that same note at the end. The rest just seemed to evolve on its own, seemingly guided by some external force. Second, unusually, I have asked choirs (where possible) to sing this without any breaks, via staggered breathing, as I wanted to highlight the deep conviction underlying the words of the Psalm, as one single thread of deep belief that moves from beginning to end. Sincere thanks to Matthew Curtis (choraltracks.com) for recording "Psalm 23." As always, comments are welcomed. Email me at rain@magma.ca, if you'd like more info. 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. I would also like to thank my friends in our "Ad ...    less