THOMAS BELL

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Thomas Bell has been the Musical Director of the Mississauga Children’s Choir. He enjoys a multifaceted career as a conductor, teacher, church musician and composer. He began his musical career as a chorister at Salisbury Cathedral, England and later studied music at Durham University. He taught at the London College of Music, and New College Choir School, Oxford, before emigrating to Canada. In addition to his work with the MCC, Thomas teaches music at the Toronto French School, and is the Organist and Choir Director at St. Jude’s Anglican Church, Oakville. His choral compositions are published by Boosey and Hawkes, Alliance and Cypress.

 

Here, O My Lord, I See Thee

by Thomas Bell

SATB with soloist and piano or organ – KH 044 – duration 4:25

This composition is deeply reflective and soul searching.  The soloist leads the way and the choir follows with gorgeous antiphonal responses. With piano, organ – or even a harp – this piece will touch people who are seeking a closer relationship with God. (wouldn’t that include all of us?) The poetry from over a hundred years ago is still powerfully relevant today.