Hi. I am carrying out research into the vocal health habits and experiences of amateur singers as part of a Post Graduate certificate with the Voice Workshop, in conjunction with the University of Wales. Please could all of you lovely people who sing re...

Takerei Komene’s 'He Tamaiti ō te Ao Tukupū' is a celebration of birth, rejoicing in its chaos and the process of creation. This new commission revolves around the creation of a person with endless potential. the text centres on a well-know whakatauki or ...  moreTakerei Komene’s 'He Tamaiti ō te Ao Tukupū' is a celebration of birth, rejoicing in its chaos and the process of creation. This new commission revolves around the creation of a person with endless potential. the text centres on a well-know whakatauki or proverb: Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei [Seek that which you treasure most – if you must bow your head, let it be to the loftiest of mountains] A mihi pepeha, hailing the fabrics of space and the throes of the heart, is joined by the organ – a giant celestial factory, chaotic and cacophonous, with great starry arms placing pieces into unique moulds forming the fragments of the final section of the work – a mighty invocation of the whakatauki.  less

This is a setting of a poem by the Reverend Doctor Malcolm Guite, Chaplain of Girton College Cambridge,with his permission. the poem is a response to the 8th "O Antiphon" for Advent

Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. All Creatures of Our God and King 2. Awake and Arise, All Ye Children of Light 3. Be Thou My Vision (organ Solo) 4. Lovely Appear, from "the Redemption"...  moreMusic and the Spoken Word broadcast with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. All Creatures of Our God and King 2. Awake and Arise, All Ye Children of Light 3. Be Thou My Vision (organ Solo) 4. Lovely Appear, from "the Redemption" 5. Dealing with Disappointment (Spoken Word) 6. Who Will Buy? from "Oliver!" 7. Thou Lovely Source of True Delight Dealing with Disappointment Every life needs aspirations—along with goals to help us achieve them. Our goals can be like the banks of a river, guiding the flow of our ambitions. Making plans and striving to accomplish them helps channel our efforts and energies toward the things that matter most to us. But what about when we fail? How do we respond when, despite our earnest efforts, we don’t quite reach those high aspirations? In short, how do we deal with disappointment? the natural response is to feel discouraged, disheartened. It might seem that all our planning and work were wasted. We may even question our aspirations—were our ...    less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   A woman came up to me last Saturday and said “I like coming to your workshops because there are always lots of men”.     Ke...

Join us for the PowerUp Gospel Workshops online from: Weekend 1 - Thursday, February 17 - Saturday, February 19, 2022 Weekend 2 - Thursday, February 24 - Saturday, February 26, 2022 PowerUp Gospel is definitely a highlight of our season. for the pas...  moreJoin us for the PowerUp Gospel Workshops online from: Weekend 1 - Thursday, February 17 - Saturday, February 19, 2022 Weekend 2 - Thursday, February 24 - Saturday, February 26, 2022 PowerUp Gospel is definitely a highlight of our season. for the past 18 years, TMC has provided and expanded access to great gospel music and gospel music education in Canada by a hard-working team of volunteers. We are looking forward to the excitement, the networking, the music and so many uplifting and engaging experiences! the past almost two years have indeed been challenging for our world but there have been some benefits—one of them has been the ability to expand our reach by putting PowerUp online in 2021! Preparing for PowerUp Gospel 2022, we decided to again have a virtual presentation of both weekends. Early bird registration is open until January 31st. Visit the PowerUp website to register and for more details about the event: https://powerupgospel.ca/register  less

O Sacrum Convivium by Giorgio Susana Corale Zumellese diretta da Manolo Da Rold at the piano Maestro Giorgio Susana who accompanies the choir with a beautiful improvisation Concerto di presentazione del CD "Angele Dei" chiesa Arcipretale di Me...  moreO Sacrum Convivium by Giorgio Susana Corale Zumellese diretta da Manolo Da Rold at the piano Maestro Giorgio Susana who accompanies the choir with a beautiful improvisation Concerto di presentazione del CD "Angele Dei" chiesa Arcipretale di Mel di Borgo Valbelluna (Belluno) 30 giugno 2019 ospiti d'onore autori: Ivo Antognini, Javier Busto, Z.Randall Stroope, Giorgio Susana, Manolo Da Rold Direttori: Marco Berrini, Francesco Grigolo, Mauro Marchetti, Maurizio Sacquegna video e regia by Patrik Comiotto  less

This sanctuary of my soul, Unwitting I keep white and whole, Unlatch'd and lit, if Thou should'st care To enter or to tarry there. With parted lips and outstretch'd hands, and list'ning ears Thy servant stands. Call Thou early, call Thou late, to...  moreThis sanctuary of my soul, Unwitting I keep white and whole, Unlatch'd and lit, if Thou should'st care To enter or to tarry there. With parted lips and outstretch'd hands, and list'ning ears Thy servant stands. Call Thou early, call Thou late, to Thy great service dedicate. My soul, keep white, and whole. (poem by Charles Hamilton Sorley) 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

Missa in C "the Sparrow" KV220 Kyrie Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart April 23, 2016 Performance at Runnymede United Church, Toronto ON

Missa in C "the Sparrow" KV220 Gloria Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart April 23, 2016 Performance at Runnymede United Church, Toronto ON