Loch Lomond

Listen to the following three examples. Then, based on the overall performance of the piece, comment back with which performance was the strongest (and why), and which performance you felt needed refinement (and why).

Example #1
Example #2
Example #3

Domine Deus

Listen to the following three examples. Then, based on the overall piece, comment back with which performance was the strongest (and why) and which you felt needed more refinement (and why).

Example #1
Example #2
Example #3

Musicks Empire

Comment back your anwers to the following two questions:
1. What stands out to you in this particular recording?
2. Where in the piece do you hear the music mirroring the text most clearly (word painting)? What does the choir do to make that clear to you as a listener?

Cantique

There are so many versions of this tune out there, but check this site out! It has voice parts highlighted for you to practice with! You can find them by looking under the composer's name (Faure).

Caroling

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to Christmas carol in the past couple of weeks. You brightened many people's days... now rest up and enjoy your break!

Fairmont

Excalibur did a great job at the Regency Newcastle and Fairmont Hotel last Friday. I can't wait to hear what you do for Wednesday's concert!

St. Cecilia- Feast Day Nov. 22

Yesterday was the feast of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians.
A prayer, my favorite quote from the work posted above:

Blessed Cecilia, appear in visions to all musicians,
appear and inspire! Translated daughter, come down
and startle composing mortals with immortal fire.