David Rain - Choral Composer
@davidraincomposer.bsky.social
After working 40 yrs in international development & support for newcomers to Canada, I have written 35 songs for choirs & I blog about humanitarian Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova (1909-1990).
https://davidrainchoralcomposer.ca/
https://lotta56sparks.ca/
https://davidrainchoralcomposer.ca/
https://lotta56sparks.ca/
Sneak preview #1: “Good King Wenceslas.” This is the first in a series of previews of my songs that will be performed on Friday November 28th, at the Vancouver memorial concert for my dear Uncle Duncan.
#vancouverchamberchoir #vancouver #concert #memorial #canadian #choral #composer #premiere
#vancouverchamberchoir #vancouver #concert #memorial #canadian #choral #composer #premiere
November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Sneak preview #1: “Good King Wenceslas.” This is the first in a series of previews of my songs that will be performed on Friday November 28th, at the Vancouver memorial concert for my dear Uncle Duncan.
#vancouverchamberchoir #vancouver #concert #memorial #canadian #choral #composer #premiere
#vancouverchamberchoir #vancouver #concert #memorial #canadian #choral #composer #premiere
#VancouverChamberChoir will be singing a Nov 28 memorial concert for my dear Uncle Duncan.
If you know someone who might like to attend, pls let them know. It's VERY special, 15 of my songs will be world premieres!
For more info and tickets:
vancouverchamberchoir.vbotickets.com/event/memori...
If you know someone who might like to attend, pls let them know. It's VERY special, 15 of my songs will be world premieres!
For more info and tickets:
vancouverchamberchoir.vbotickets.com/event/memori...
November 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
#VancouverChamberChoir will be singing a Nov 28 memorial concert for my dear Uncle Duncan.
If you know someone who might like to attend, pls let them know. It's VERY special, 15 of my songs will be world premieres!
For more info and tickets:
vancouverchamberchoir.vbotickets.com/event/memori...
If you know someone who might like to attend, pls let them know. It's VERY special, 15 of my songs will be world premieres!
For more info and tickets:
vancouverchamberchoir.vbotickets.com/event/memori...
My final day in Denver, I had a “debt” to pay. I ran a "make up" 5km race along beautiful Cherry Creek Pathway.
A big thank you to everyone who's donated to support NCFST summer camps for indigenous kids, we’ve raised $436 so far!
Donations still gratefully accepted:
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
A big thank you to everyone who's donated to support NCFST summer camps for indigenous kids, we’ve raised $436 so far!
Donations still gratefully accepted:
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
October 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
My final day in Denver, I had a “debt” to pay. I ran a "make up" 5km race along beautiful Cherry Creek Pathway.
A big thank you to everyone who's donated to support NCFST summer camps for indigenous kids, we’ve raised $436 so far!
Donations still gratefully accepted:
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
A big thank you to everyone who's donated to support NCFST summer camps for indigenous kids, we’ve raised $436 so far!
Donations still gratefully accepted:
raceroster.com/events/2025/...
A thrill of a lifetime last nite – hearing Tom Morgan and his Ars Nova Singers – in a spectacular live performance of my a cappella arrangement – of Gustav Mahler’s song "Ging heut' morgen über's Feld.”
And the rest of the concert was pure gold too – special guests Voces8 sang their hearts out.
And the rest of the concert was pure gold too – special guests Voces8 sang their hearts out.
October 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A thrill of a lifetime last nite – hearing Tom Morgan and his Ars Nova Singers – in a spectacular live performance of my a cappella arrangement – of Gustav Mahler’s song "Ging heut' morgen über's Feld.”
And the rest of the concert was pure gold too – special guests Voces8 sang their hearts out.
And the rest of the concert was pure gold too – special guests Voces8 sang their hearts out.
Central Presbyterian Church, Denver. Tonite’s the nite – the acclaimed Voces8 joins the Ars Nova Singers – to help them celebrate their 40th anniversary in song – with a brand new Gustav Mahler a cappella arrangement by a Canadian composer as a tasty “appetizer.” 😊 Be there or be square!
October 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Central Presbyterian Church, Denver. Tonite’s the nite – the acclaimed Voces8 joins the Ars Nova Singers – to help them celebrate their 40th anniversary in song – with a brand new Gustav Mahler a cappella arrangement by a Canadian composer as a tasty “appetizer.” 😊 Be there or be square!
A very Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who is celebrating today. Though our world remains a troubled place, there is still so much to be thankful for. May we each find a loving spirit like Red Wagon to embrace us and guide us on our life's journey.
October 13, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A very Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who is celebrating today. Though our world remains a troubled place, there is still so much to be thankful for. May we each find a loving spirit like Red Wagon to embrace us and guide us on our life's journey.
Amazing news – my choral arrangement of Gustav Mahler’s beautiful song -- "Ging heut' morgen über's Feld" -- has had its world premiere in Boulder, Colorado!
I am so grateful to Tom Morgan and his wonderful @arsnovasingers.bsky.social for giving birth to this challenging a cappella arrangement.
I am so grateful to Tom Morgan and his wonderful @arsnovasingers.bsky.social for giving birth to this challenging a cappella arrangement.
October 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Amazing news – my choral arrangement of Gustav Mahler’s beautiful song -- "Ging heut' morgen über's Feld" -- has had its world premiere in Boulder, Colorado!
I am so grateful to Tom Morgan and his wonderful @arsnovasingers.bsky.social for giving birth to this challenging a cappella arrangement.
I am so grateful to Tom Morgan and his wonderful @arsnovasingers.bsky.social for giving birth to this challenging a cappella arrangement.
After a career as a lawyer and judge -- and with no formal training -- my beloved Uncle Duncan (1932-2025) explored the cause of gravity -- and other challenging questions of theoretical physics.
Here is a new website devoted to his remarkable insights and published papers:
duncanshawphysics.ca.
Here is a new website devoted to his remarkable insights and published papers:
duncanshawphysics.ca.
July 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
After a career as a lawyer and judge -- and with no formal training -- my beloved Uncle Duncan (1932-2025) explored the cause of gravity -- and other challenging questions of theoretical physics.
Here is a new website devoted to his remarkable insights and published papers:
duncanshawphysics.ca.
Here is a new website devoted to his remarkable insights and published papers:
duncanshawphysics.ca.
A very special memory -- 6 years ago today -- for the very first time -- I heard one of my choral creations sung in Europe.
My “Ave Maria” arrangement of a favourite #Brahms piano piece was sung in #nnsbruck by the #ChamberChoirofEurope led by Nicol Matt.
#canadian #acappella #choral #composer
My “Ave Maria” arrangement of a favourite #Brahms piano piece was sung in #nnsbruck by the #ChamberChoirofEurope led by Nicol Matt.
#canadian #acappella #choral #composer
July 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
A very special memory -- 6 years ago today -- for the very first time -- I heard one of my choral creations sung in Europe.
My “Ave Maria” arrangement of a favourite #Brahms piano piece was sung in #nnsbruck by the #ChamberChoirofEurope led by Nicol Matt.
#canadian #acappella #choral #composer
My “Ave Maria” arrangement of a favourite #Brahms piano piece was sung in #nnsbruck by the #ChamberChoirofEurope led by Nicol Matt.
#canadian #acappella #choral #composer
Veni Creator Spiritus!
The heron has become my spirit bird, a special source of inspiration and creative energy.
Poetry (and industry) in motion.
Photo credit: Paul Dixon.
The heron has become my spirit bird, a special source of inspiration and creative energy.
Poetry (and industry) in motion.
Photo credit: Paul Dixon.
June 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Veni Creator Spiritus!
The heron has become my spirit bird, a special source of inspiration and creative energy.
Poetry (and industry) in motion.
Photo credit: Paul Dixon.
The heron has become my spirit bird, a special source of inspiration and creative energy.
Poetry (and industry) in motion.
Photo credit: Paul Dixon.
Here’s to the Fathers – and Grandfathers – who are Active in all aspects of Raising a Kid – Happy #FathersDay!
June 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Here’s to the Fathers – and Grandfathers – who are Active in all aspects of Raising a Kid – Happy #FathersDay!
After completing a marathon, the body is wasted, the mind is barely there, and hallucinations are not that uncommon. Hence 2 Sundays ago, I thought I had imagined seeing a double #rainbow back at my hotel after the #Ottawa #Marathon. Turns out, I totally forgot that I had taken a photo. 😊
June 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
2 thumbs up, we made it to BOTH finish lines! The 1st was a week ago, when I finished the 42km #Ottawa #Marathon. The smiles continued this weekend, as donations to @orkidstra.bsky.social from my sponsors have taken me to my fundraising finish line ($1500) and beyond ($1600). So grateful, thank you!
June 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
2 thumbs up, we made it to BOTH finish lines! The 1st was a week ago, when I finished the 42km #Ottawa #Marathon. The smiles continued this weekend, as donations to @orkidstra.bsky.social from my sponsors have taken me to my fundraising finish line ($1500) and beyond ($1600). So grateful, thank you!
It’s been a great post #Marathon time, seeing old friends, walking to fav spots in Ottawa, regaining control of my leg muscles, etc. 😊
While #Ottawa never quite felt like “home,” yet it does possess a certain relaxed energy and pace, which is quite noticeable after my hectic year in #Toronto …
While #Ottawa never quite felt like “home,” yet it does possess a certain relaxed energy and pace, which is quite noticeable after my hectic year in #Toronto …
May 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Success, I completed my 28th marathon on Sunday!
Thx to my sponsors, we raised $1300 for @orkidstra.bsky.social, which means a lot more musical instruments for kids and free music lessons.
Huge thanks to all #Ottawa #Marathon cheerleaders and volunteers, esp. at water stations!
Merci beaucoup!
Thx to my sponsors, we raised $1300 for @orkidstra.bsky.social, which means a lot more musical instruments for kids and free music lessons.
Huge thanks to all #Ottawa #Marathon cheerleaders and volunteers, esp. at water stations!
Merci beaucoup!
May 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Success, I completed my 28th marathon on Sunday!
Thx to my sponsors, we raised $1300 for @orkidstra.bsky.social, which means a lot more musical instruments for kids and free music lessons.
Huge thanks to all #Ottawa #Marathon cheerleaders and volunteers, esp. at water stations!
Merci beaucoup!
Thx to my sponsors, we raised $1300 for @orkidstra.bsky.social, which means a lot more musical instruments for kids and free music lessons.
Huge thanks to all #Ottawa #Marathon cheerleaders and volunteers, esp. at water stations!
Merci beaucoup!
Today’s the day – thx to my sponsors -- we’ve raised $1250 for @orkidstra.bsky.social – such encouragement for me to attempt my 28th marathon this morning!
But why this photo? Just a reminder -- if I could run in one of the most challenging spots on this planet -- anything is possible today.
But why this photo? Just a reminder -- if I could run in one of the most challenging spots on this planet -- anything is possible today.
May 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Today’s the day – thx to my sponsors -- we’ve raised $1250 for @orkidstra.bsky.social – such encouragement for me to attempt my 28th marathon this morning!
But why this photo? Just a reminder -- if I could run in one of the most challenging spots on this planet -- anything is possible today.
But why this photo? Just a reminder -- if I could run in one of the most challenging spots on this planet -- anything is possible today.
2 sleeps til my 28th Marathon! Only $350 til my $1500 fundraising goal for @orkidstra.bsky.social.
MARATHON TIP: the biggest obstacle for #Marathon #Runners is getting to the start line, sometimes all we need is a bit of encouragement.😉
Donations still welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
MARATHON TIP: the biggest obstacle for #Marathon #Runners is getting to the start line, sometimes all we need is a bit of encouragement.😉
Donations still welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
May 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
2 sleeps til my 28th Marathon! Only $350 til my $1500 fundraising goal for @orkidstra.bsky.social.
MARATHON TIP: the biggest obstacle for #Marathon #Runners is getting to the start line, sometimes all we need is a bit of encouragement.😉
Donations still welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
MARATHON TIP: the biggest obstacle for #Marathon #Runners is getting to the start line, sometimes all we need is a bit of encouragement.😉
Donations still welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
I’m so grateful – we’ve now raised $1150 for @orkidstra.bsky.social – 3 days til my 28th marathon!
NB: pulling that famous Red Wagon this year has been such great cross-training, yet again! 😊
Donations till welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
Many thanks!
#ottawa #marathon
NB: pulling that famous Red Wagon this year has been such great cross-training, yet again! 😊
Donations till welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
Many thanks!
#ottawa #marathon
May 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I’m so grateful – we’ve now raised $1150 for @orkidstra.bsky.social – 3 days til my 28th marathon!
NB: pulling that famous Red Wagon this year has been such great cross-training, yet again! 😊
Donations till welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
Many thanks!
#ottawa #marathon
NB: pulling that famous Red Wagon this year has been such great cross-training, yet again! 😊
Donations till welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
Many thanks!
#ottawa #marathon
I’m so grateful – we’ve now raised $1000 for @orkidstra.bsky.social – 4 days til my 28th marathon!
NB: I thought I’d slip over to one of the most famous golf courses in the world – just to get in a few last training runs. 😊
Donations till welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
Many thanks!
NB: I thought I’d slip over to one of the most famous golf courses in the world – just to get in a few last training runs. 😊
Donations till welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
Many thanks!
May 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I’m so grateful – we’ve now raised $1000 for @orkidstra.bsky.social – 4 days til my 28th marathon!
NB: I thought I’d slip over to one of the most famous golf courses in the world – just to get in a few last training runs. 😊
Donations till welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
Many thanks!
NB: I thought I’d slip over to one of the most famous golf courses in the world – just to get in a few last training runs. 😊
Donations till welcomed: www.justgiving.com/page/david-r...
Many thanks!
It’s an incredibly long journey to prepare for a marathon, and a bit of cross-training never hurts! 😊
Thx 4 helping me raise $250 for @orkidstra.bsky.social, as I train for my 28th marathon (42km) on May 25.
Donations still welcomed, many thanks!
www.justgiving.com/page/david-r....
Thx 4 helping me raise $250 for @orkidstra.bsky.social, as I train for my 28th marathon (42km) on May 25.
Donations still welcomed, many thanks!
www.justgiving.com/page/david-r....
May 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It’s an incredibly long journey to prepare for a marathon, and a bit of cross-training never hurts! 😊
Thx 4 helping me raise $250 for @orkidstra.bsky.social, as I train for my 28th marathon (42km) on May 25.
Donations still welcomed, many thanks!
www.justgiving.com/page/david-r....
Thx 4 helping me raise $250 for @orkidstra.bsky.social, as I train for my 28th marathon (42km) on May 25.
Donations still welcomed, many thanks!
www.justgiving.com/page/david-r....
Thx 4 helping me raise $200 so far for @orkidstra.bsky.social, as I train for my 28th marathon on May 25.
Donations still welcomed, many thanks!
www.justgiving.com/page/david-r....
When training for a marathon, the hardest thing is taking that first step, after that everything is “super easy.” 😊
Donations still welcomed, many thanks!
www.justgiving.com/page/david-r....
When training for a marathon, the hardest thing is taking that first step, after that everything is “super easy.” 😊
May 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Thx 4 helping me raise $200 so far for @orkidstra.bsky.social, as I train for my 28th marathon on May 25.
Donations still welcomed, many thanks!
www.justgiving.com/page/david-r....
When training for a marathon, the hardest thing is taking that first step, after that everything is “super easy.” 😊
Donations still welcomed, many thanks!
www.justgiving.com/page/david-r....
When training for a marathon, the hardest thing is taking that first step, after that everything is “super easy.” 😊
Just another "mundane" West Coast lake -- and another "mundane" West Coast mountain -- so many of them -- I can't even remember which ones these were. 🙂
May 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Just another "mundane" West Coast lake -- and another "mundane" West Coast mountain -- so many of them -- I can't even remember which ones these were. 🙂
Some places you never forget. Climbing Black Tusk in the 1970s, running shoes, no equipment, just 4 limbs inching their way to the top. The crazy things we do in our youth. One of the 1001 Wonders of the World.
May 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Some places you never forget. Climbing Black Tusk in the 1970s, running shoes, no equipment, just 4 limbs inching their way to the top. The crazy things we do in our youth. One of the 1001 Wonders of the World.
Yet another change of scenery....
May 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Yet another change of scenery....
Another change of scenery....
May 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Another change of scenery....