When the Earth Stands Still

My choral work; “When the Earth Stands Still”, has many many wonderful performances featured on youtube. Two of the best are done by The University of Johannesburg Choir and the Luther College Nordic Choir of Iowa, USA. So interesting to see how music can be interpreted so differently.

Women’s Choir Song Cycle Premiere

Les Choristes, the University of Western Ontario’s fabulous womens choir under the direction of Jennifer Moir just premiered a new song cycle I was commissioned to compose titled “Fireflowers”. This 6 song cycle features the fabulous poetry of one of Canada’s great poets, Emily Pauline Johnson. My Home and Native Read more

Newsletter Jan 2016 b

                      Click here to modify subscribe or unsubscribe. DON MACDONALD Newsletter Jan 2016 This is my second choral newsletter showcasing recent works. Christmas Reverie/SATB I was commissioned to write this vocal jazz piece by Electra Women’s Choir in Vancouver BC Read more

Newsletter May 2015

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New CD Release!

Fishing By the Light of the Ancestors This is my second album with (my wife) Allison featuring songs from around the world which I arranged and produced. I also performed on violin, mandolin, percussion, viola, voice and piano. This time out the listener is treated to arrangements that rely heavily Read more

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