Nick Page

updated 1/12

NEW: SEE VIDEO LINKS BELOW

Nick travels the world leading songs (a lucky job) - at schools, places of worship, businesses - working with choral groups and "non-singers" of all ages and abilities. See the testimonies below.

Nick also composes and arranges music. He self-publishes his "Healing Prayter (We Pray)" and has over seventy published pieces (see "Choral Music" at left). These include "A Promise I Will Keep" (The SATB octavo is published by Hal Leonard. The unison version is in Nick's SING WITH US songbook also from Hal Leonard), "There's Honey In The Rock" (from Nick's songbook), "You Have a Heart" (soon to be published by earthsongs) and "Niska Banja" (Boosey & Hawkes). Nick's many commissions have been performed by thousands of choirs including premieres at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the stage of the Lyric Opera House in Chicago.

To inquire about bringing Nick to your community or to purchase Nick's CDs or his song "Healing Prayer (We Pray)" contact him at:

Nick is the founding director of the Mystic Chorale .

NEW: The Nick Page SING WITH US songbook from Hal Leonard. Contact www.westmusic.com to order.

NEW: Triple CD of the best of Nick's MYSTIC CHORALE - featuring fifty-seven amazing songs - a truly magnificent collection - order from Nick Page

CHORAL SAMPLER CDs (see Choral Music at left)

ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: The Choral Family Newsletter contains several essays on multicultural music and other themes. The CHORAL MUSIC section lists Nick's published pieces with explanations and corrections. There is also info on Nick's choral sampler CDs. The RESOURCE LIST is broken into several themes including songbooks by region. The ABOUT NICK section has bios and testimonies. The section BRINGING NICK TO YOUR COMMUNITY, has info on Nick's SING WITH US, ZESTFEST, TEACHER WORKSHOPS, and COMMISSIONS.

"Nick Page is both a natural and a schooled musician, with a boundless enthusiasm and ability for awakening song. He is a collector of folk tunes from around the world, and a gifted teacher. Sing with Nick!" --------- Alice Parker

"Truly a great time was had by all. Nick is a uniquely gifted musician, a person of great perception and integrity. His work provides positive evergy in great quantity. It was a pleaseure to work with him." Sue Ellen Page, Princeton, NJ

"Nick Page embraces the whole world in his soul and in his music. He is a skillful, passionate, and respectful interpreter of world music who backs up his work with knowledge and context. As composer, teacher, and songleader, Nick inspires people through song like few others, empowering them in the process." Emily Ellsworth, Glen Ellen Children¹s Choir

"What's unique about Nick Page is that you don't just listen to their concerts. You EXPERIENCE them. From the opening song, you are enveloped and involved in the power and joy of music from all over the world. Nick is a master at orchestrating audience participation in the songs. Don't miss a chance to experience Nick Page. You will have fun and be moved!" (Audience member)

"Nick Page has an engaging presence unlike any other. The children were immediately engaged in singing music of many styles, cultures and languages." Henry Leck, Indianapolis Children¹s Choir

"Nick Page brings people together in a unique way through singing. His sensitivity, enthusiasm, and love of music from all cultures shines through his artistry and creativity." Dr. Barbara Tagg, Syracuse Children¹s Choir

"I've never seen anyone else who can capture the enthusiasm of a crowd and make them all into joyful, expressive, energized singers like Nick can." Lee Kessalman, composer

"Nick uses his knowledge of the cultural context of the music to take the students on a musical journey they long to travel again and again." Tim Sharp, Miami Children¹s Choir

"Nick Page is an American Icon, a song leader and choral composer dedicated to world music and music education for all." Dr. Doreen Rao

"Nick¹s approach to the choral concert process provides relief from tired programming models." Dr. William Belan, Cal State, LA

Nick Page Video links 1/12
(You will need to cut & paste the links)

A Promise I Will Keep by Nick Page SATB/piano with duet. Published by Hal Leonard. Performed by Nick Page with the Mystic Chorale of Boston, Jonathan Singleton, piano. A unison version of the song appears in Nick Page¹s SING WITH US songbook from Hal Leonard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdjc5UTNrAM

We Pray (Healing Prayer) by Nick Page with words from the Spiritual "Balm In Gilead" sung by Nick Page and Jeannie Gagné. Self published by Nick Page (nick@nickmusic.com) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOqVDz2eE_A&feature=related

L¹Eyla (Upward) by Nick Page, SSATB/Piano published by Transcontinental. Performed by Boston¹s Zamir Choral and Boston area HaZamir Youth choruses led by Joshua Jacobson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSpYvjgrmUk&feature=related

Niska Banja Serbian folksong arr. by Nick Page (Boosey & Hawkes). B & H publishes versions in SSAA, SA, TB, and SATB voicings. Performed in Wellington, New Zealand by the East Girls' College 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwHyL5_WpRs&feature=related

There¹s Honey In The Rock, Spiritual with additional words by Nick Page. Published in Nick Page¹s SING WITH US songbook from Hal Leonard. Performed by Nick Page, Jeannie Gagné and friends. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1xThijZ1c0&feature=related

N¹Kosi Sikeleli Afrika by Enoch Sontonga, ed. by Nick Page based on a version sung by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Nick actually sat down with Joseph Shabalala and went through each part. SATB, published by World Music Press. This is the traditional South African anthem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tv_bY_5WK8&feature=related

Stars Songs Faces by Nick Page performed by the All Souls Church Choir in Nashville, TN led by the Rev. Jason Shelton. The piece is SA/Piano and is published by Boosey & Hawkes. The text is by Carl Sandburg and is part of three Sandburg settings by Nick Page. The other two are "Baby Song of the Four Winds," and "Was Ever a Dream a Drum?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD5kk283ZpI

You Have A Heart by Nick Page. To be published by earthongs in 2012. The piece was written for New Jersey¹s JOYFUL NOISE, a group of singers with physical and intellectual disabilities, but the piece can be sung by any group. The message is one that the group JOYFUL NOISE teaches us, that we need to let our hearts fly and not hold back.
http://vimeo.com/28038030

Fairest Lady by Nick Page SA/Piano, published by Boosey & Hawkes. This is the final song in Nick Page¹s NURSERY RHYME CANTATA. The song "London Bridge" appears three times including a retrograde inversion on page one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFv66fQ1OJ4&feature=related

Do You Shine? This is a little self-published ukulele song by Nick Page. It quotes "This Little Light of Mine."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rb7tFwcxHw

We Are Free by Zakhele Msome, arr. by Nick Page, self-published manuscript. The soloist is Phumlani Bhungene with the Mystic Chorale of Boston directed by Nick Page, Jonathan Singleton, piano.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZifpnIKR9c&feature=related

MBombela (Train Song) South African arr. by Nick Page. The song expresses the sadness of the train taking away our loves ones and the joy of that train¹s returning. From unpublished manuscript. The soloists are Teboho Moeno, N'Thabiseng Thakadu & Phumlani Bhungene with the Mystic Chorale of Boston directed by Nick Page, Jonathan Singleton, piano and Eric Kilburn, guitar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZifpnIKR9c&feature=related

The Sun Will Never Go Down, Spiritual arr. by Bernice Johnson Reagon. Performed by Louise Grasmere with members of the Mystic Chorale of Boston directed by Nick Page, Jonathan Singleton, piano.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DLDwL9LQAo&feature=related&noredirect=1

Got Good Religion Trad. Gospel. Performed by Gail Nickse and Fred Griffeth with members of the Mystic Chorale of Boston directed by Nick Page, Jonathan Singleton, piano.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT4R45XwyAU

Over the Rainbow by Arlen/Harburg arr. by Nick Page quoting an arr. by Israel Kamakawiwo¹ole, performed by The Mystic Chorale of Boston directed by Nick Page10/10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKDgqlfjk7k

Paz Y Libertad by José Luis Orozco arr. by Nick Page. Performed by Bob Cronin and his daughter Kristin directed by Nick Page with members of Nick¹s Mystic Chorale of Boston.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TLaoEcvTkw