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Recorded June 10, 2007 at the Edmonton Moravian Church. The pitch is set fairly low to allow people to sing along.
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In Dulci Jubilo
by: Johann Sebastian Bach |
This 12th century tune (known today as the Christmas Carol Good Christian Men Rejoice)
has been arranged by many composers over the centuries. In Dulci Jubilo means "in sweet jubilation."
Here is JS Bach's simple but brilliant effort.
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In Dulci Jubilo Choral Prelude
by: Johann Michael Bach |
This is Johann Michael's Bach's rendition of the same tune. Johann Michael, by the way, was JS Bach's father in law--father of his second wife. The delightful counter point makes this one of RTC's favorite pieces. All In Dulci Jubilo pieces
were recorded June 10, 2007 at the Edmonton Moravian church.
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In Dulci Jubilo Choral Prelude
by: Deitrich Buxtehude |
Buxtehude (1637-1707) was considered the greatest organist in Europe prior to JS Bach. His version of this piece produces a result of astonishing beauty. The last note of the song (4 measures) might be nominated as one of the most beautiful last notes in history.
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In Dulci Jubilo Choral Prelude
by: Michael Praetorius |
Praetorius (1571-1621) was son of a Lutheran Pastor who was taught by Martin Luther himself. Praetorius' version divides the choir into two choirs. Typically one plays from the front of the church, the other from the balcony. The only drawback of the recording is that you cannot distinguish the two choirs easily and thus the piece sounds repititious.
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Pink Panther
by: Henry Mancini |
We move to a completely different mood, the evocative Pink Panther by Henry Mancini. This was also recorded June 10, 2007 at the Edmonton Moravian Church. Enjoy!
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Achieved is the Glorious Work
by: Franz Joseph Haydn |
This work was performed by the Ritchie Choir in Edmonton City Hall under the direction of Malcolm Forsyth, October 19, 2003
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Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
by: Johann Sebastian Bach |
Canadian University College ; April 14, 2007: RTC memvbers Darren George (1st) and Dave Walton (3rd) team up with professionals Alden Lowry (2nd) and Eric Andersson (tuba) as special feature at a music festival.
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Libera Me
by: Gabriel Faure |
Edmonton Moravian Church; March 19, 2006: This is an excerpt from the Libera me of Faure's Requiem. Matt Clark Joins the Ritchie Choir with a Euphonium solo near the end.
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Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
by: Johann Sebastian Bach |
Edmonton Moravian Church; March 19, 2006: Violinists Jennifer Bustin and George Andrix provide the running melody while the Choir provides the Choral back drop.
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Dodsang
by: Roger Deegan |
Edmonton Moravian Church; March 19, 2006: This is the World Premeire of Roger's dark and dramatic work, Dodsang, composed specifically for the Ritchie Trombone Choir
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Green Dolphin Street
by: Ned Washington |
Edmonton Moravian Church; March 19, 2006: This number comes from the 1947 film, On Green Dolphin Street. Larry Schrum arranged this number for 6 trombones or trombone choir. Guest artists Craig Brenan (solo jazz trombone), Larry Schrum (percussion), and Moni Matthew (string bass) contribute to a rousing jazz rendition.
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Trombones 'a Plenty
by: Lew Pollack |
Edmonton Moravian Church; March 19, 2006: Our final number of the Spring concert involved all guest artists (listed above) and provided an exciting finale to our musical efforts.
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Scarborough Fair
arr: Bill Reichenbach |
Edmonton Moravian Church; March 19, 2006: This is our encore featuring the famous Bill Reichenbach arrangement of a song popularized by Simon and Garfunkle in the 1960s.
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