November 2022

3rd Ode Canon Of The Resurrection

Jesus Prayer - Lord Jesus Christ, Son of The Living God, Have Mercy On Me A Sinner

The Jesus Prayer, also known as The Prayer, is a short formulaic prayer esteemed and advocated especially within the Eastern churches: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner." The prayer has been widely taught and discussed throughout the history of the Orthodox Church. The ancient and original form did not include the words "a sinner", which were added later. It is often repeated continually as a part of personal ascetic practice, its use being an integral part of the eremitic tradition of prayer known as hesychasm. The prayer is particularly esteemed by the spiritual fathers of this tradition as a method of cleaning and opening up the mind and after this the heart (kardia) and bringing about firstly the Prayer of the Mind or more correctly the Noetic Prayer (Νοερά Προσευχή) and after this the Prayer of the Heart (Καρδιακή Προσευχή). The Prayer of the Heart is considered to be the Unceasing Prayer that the Apostle Paul advocates in the New Testament. Theophan the Recluse regarded the Jesus Prayer stronger than all other prayers by virtue of the power of the Holy Name of Jesus. Though identified more with Eastern Christianity, the prayer is found in Western Christianity in the catechism of Catholic Church. It also is used in conjunction with the recent innovation of Anglican Prayer Beads.

Lyrics: Traditional Chant "Jesus Prayer"
Vocals, Arrangement & Production: Patrick Lenk

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Chant of the Deep

Jesus Prayer (English)

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"Magnetic Pull" - Romance/Drama

This is a comical 2-part setting of the A. A. Milne poem, HAPPINESS. It uses unison and easy two part singing with piano accompaniment, and an ideal voice range for young singers to make a quality choral piece for teaching and performing. This is a part of Gerda Blok-Wilson's developing choir repertoire. Digital downloads are available through SHEET MUSIC PLUS and SHEET MUSIC DIRECT.

Happiness

SNOW SONG, an original winter song by Gerda Blok-Wilson on a poem by Frank Dempster Sherman is an exciting, rhythmic celebration of winter!
The poetry combines with the music to create a realistic and energetic piece for mixed voice choirs during the Winter Season. A great addition to the seasonal library. 

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-21bpl2lE8

Snow Song

performed by Dr. Alexandra Fol
St. James United Church, Montreal

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Credit: jan borgnini on YouTube 
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkvgLGPpAN0

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Gerda earned a Bachelor of Music (UBC), Professional Teaching Certificate (UBC), Kodály Teaching certificate (VAM), Master of Education (U of Calgary)-Kodály music. 

She is founding director of the 110 member Vancouver CanSing Choirs (Youth/Adult), conductor for SelfDesign home schooling choir, Artist-in-Residence for St Patrick’s Chamber Choir and provides support for grade 8-12 choir.    

 Recently, Gerda offered choral development for Simon Fraser, Lord Tennyson Choirs, original musical theatre at General Wolfe, and conducting development for the BC Kodály Association-Douglas College.

 Gerda’s career has included performance tours in England, New York, across Canada, commissioned choral pieces by Raminsh, Telfer and Bosma and performance honours at Carnegie Hall (Missa Brevis by Raminsh), Ottawa (Unisong Festival), Musicfest Canada (Calgary/Vancouver/Ottawa), Performing Arts BC and National Festivals.  She has conducted the BC Music Educator’s Honour Elementary Choir and her choirs have been   demonstration choirs at festivals including Musicfest Canada and BC Performing Arts Festival.

Gerda was conductor for the award-winning Bel Canto Choirs (Prince George), PG Jazz, Cantata Singers, PGSSHigh School choir.  She served as Music Resource Teacher for SD#57 and taught summer music education courses at UNBC.  She has 4 mini-musicals published by THEMES AND VARIATIONS and continues to arrange and compose music for choirs. 

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Snow Song

Gerda Blok-Wilson

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