The Musical World of Nick Page
Nick Page
is a Boston based Song Leader, Composer, Writer, and Workshop Leader.
Nick is the founding director of the Mystic
Chorale and can be reached at nick@nickmusic.com
Info on Nick's new choral CD
(A Promise I Will Keep) is on the "Choral Music" section at
left. Info on Nick's SONGBOOK CD is below.
(website updated 6/10)
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 - info at www.mysticchorale.org
NEW CHORAL SAMPLER CD (info at "music" at left)
Nick Page, 5 Walnut Street in Melrose, MA
02176-4619 (781-620-1184) nick@nickmusic.com
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. 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
"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 Childrenšs Choir
"Dear Nick, Your soul is filled with a very special and unique goodness (and I don't use that word lightly) that reaches deep into the minds and souls of those with whom you work. Each and every life you touch is better for having worked with you, been lead by you and/or simply known you." Dr. Donald Neuen, UCLA, Crystal Cathedral."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 Childrenšs 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 Childrenšs 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 Childrenšs 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
"Nickšs approach to the choral concert process provides relief from tired programming models." Dr. William Belan, Cal State, LA
The
Nick Page Songbook CD (see cover above)
To order by phone
call 800-937-3397
or order on-line at www.cdfreedom.com/nickpage
(not available in stores)
20 songs with lyrics enclosed
Nick Page has led sings across North America and everywhere he goes people
say, "These songs are great, but can you make a CD so we can remember
them and keep singing them?" So here is the first installment songs
from his community sings, school sings, church sings, plus a few originals
by Nick Page.
1. Silvie by Leadbelly
2. Paz Y Libertad by by Jose Luis Orozco
3. There's Honey In The Rock (African American Spiritual)
4. Thula Klizeo by Joseph Shabalala
5. Mbira (Thumb Piano)
6. Golden Thread by Pete Seeger
7. Cockles & Mussels (Irish)
8. There is More Love Somewhere (African American Hymn)
9. More Love/For the Beauty Arr. by Nick Page
10. Earth Shalom Arr. by Nick Page
11. Kadima (Israeli)
12. Sing Our Own Song by UB40
13. Birthday Swing by Nick Page
14. Gwaza Hallelujah by Nick Page
15. The Duchess by Pat Shaw
16. A Minimalism Joke by Nick Page
17. School Song by Nick Page
18. Freedom Is Sweet by Duke Ellington
19. We Are Free by The Dundee Voices of Joy
20. Fairest Lady by Nick Page
(All songs arranged for adult & children's voices plus keyboards, Irish
pipes, recorders, string bass & percussion)