Email question received: I read quite a few articles on the internet but still not sure who actually first composed Ave Maria, despite so many name changes to the music. I read that Bach, Schubert and Gounod were at least the three persons associated with Ave Maria but separated by hundreds of years apart. The [...]
Leonard Bernstein: MASS – GloriaTibi – John Cashmore as Celebrant Germany 2009 I had a friend recently remind me of the Bernstein Mass so I’ve been listening to it. There are many more clips on YouTube of the different movements. Here is more information on the instrumentation, movements and performance:
This morning I’ve been watching Karl Richter videos on YouTube. I especially enjoyed clips of the Bach B minor Mass. In this video of JS Bach’s Toccata and Fuge in D minor listen to Richter’s organ stop choice at 4:30 – I think it’s wonderful. Not sure, but from the looks I think this is [...]
In early December 2007 I had let go of all but one of my posts in preparation of leaving to work for Cirque Du Soleil. I received notice at the beginning of December that my date to join Cirque had been moved to three weeks later so I had some time on my hands. My [...]
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If We Are The Body – Lyrics Artist(Band):Casting Crowns
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Doyle Dykes is an renowned acoustic guitar artist and Christian musician. I saw this Doyle Dykes video posted on one of my guitar discussion forums. It sure made me homesick! I used to work at a music store and Doyle Dykes did a guitar clinic for us. He’s a Taylor Guitar artist. He also performs [...]
Received an email recently from someone who performed at a church concert where the audience was asked to not applaude between songs. They were a little upset about it and wanted to know what I thought about it. I’ll start by saying I’ve played at a lot of churches that applaud, and a lot that [...]
Article by Vicki McCarty about my Christmas Gloria which debuted Christmas Eve 2007. Victoria’s View “Drop off the music you got Wednesday and pick up the new packet. Conrad has revised itâ€! Huh? Our jaws dropped in disbelief…how can that be? We just got it and have only had one rehearsal…and we’re singing it tonight!!!   [...]
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If you’ve been following along with the “Gloria Challenge” then this page has everything you might be interested in. Full instrument and conductor scores, rehearsal MP3′s, final performance MP3 and links to posts made during the process. The “Gloria Challenge” was to follow the footsteps of JS Bach to compose and perform a full scale [...]
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Final scores are now available for the Christmas Gloria for performance Christmas Eve. Players and singers will receive new scores on Christmas Eve. Would advise that instrumentalists and soloists transfer former rehearsal notes into these new scores. You can print them ahead of time if that’s easier for you. CLICK HERE FOR PAGE WITH FINAL [...]
Press release by Vicky McCarty: Imagine what it must have been like to be there the night Silent Night was heard the first time. Or any of the lasting works of composers who excitedly sat and composed to have special music ready for Christmas. Hearing a major work for the first time – being present [...]
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Latin text Gloria in excélsis Deo Et in terra pax homÃnibus bonae voluntátis. Laudámus te. BenedÃcimus te. Adorámus te. Glorificámus te. Grátias ágimus tibi propter magnam glóriam tuam, Dómine Deus, Rex cæléstis, Deus Pater omnÃpotens. Dómine Fili unigénite, Jesu Christe. Dómine Deus, Agnus Dei, FÃlius Patris. Qui tollis peccáta mundi, miserére nobis. Qui tollis peccáta [...]
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*Updated 12/23/07 – These scores are now final versions. Please transfer rehearsal markings to these new scores. We will have copies of new scores for you on Christmas Eve. 5pm call time for rehearsal with chorus and chamber orchestra.* Musicians – your scores are available in .pdf format here: Christmas Gloria Instrument Scores Conductor’s Score [...]
Ah…the Gloria Challenge Part II. I thought I’d write a little background on why I think it’s so cool, and some of the earthly details on creating inspiration. The “Gloria Challenge” is to write a complete Gloria for chorus, chamber orchestra and organ in one week. And then perform it Christmas Eve. Original post of [...]
It’s just to much fun not to take the challenge. One week to write a Gloria for SATB, Chamber Orchestra and Organ. I’m starting on it today. If you’re a local musician and would like to be scored into the piece for our 7pm Christmas Eve service in Mount Vernon, WA please email me. Vocalists [...]
Original manuscript from JS Bach’s Credo BWV 232
O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art. Then sings my soul, My Saviour [...]
 This is a music review I found of a project I produced for Paula Sexsmith. The album was a Christian praise and pop CD entitled “Worry ‘Bout Nothin’”. Here’s the review, or go here to read the original Paula Sexsmith CD review. ******************** Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, [...]
Creation 2007 Northwest at the Gorge Ampitheatre in George, WA. Here are some pictures from the Creation festival. Visit the Creation concert series website. I’m told that David Crowder stole the show with a very inspiring performance. Was also told he played the guitar from the video game “Guitar Hero” as well as a toy [...]
Archives of music selections for services at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church. Visit the MV Pres Website. Check out Presbyterian 101. Sunday Services 2007 June 10 – Final Choir Sunday – Summer Break Ave Verum Corpus Vivaldi Mass in C Major – Gloria and Close Hymn Medley June 3 Hymn Medley May 27 – Pentecost Sunday [...]
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