I created the following virtual choir videos during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact me if you would like me to make a virtual performance video for your ensemble.

www.jonathanthomasmadden.com This new arrangement of "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" combines the rhythmic and isometric versions of Martin Luther's iconic Reformation tune. Many thanks to the choirs and directors of the five participating congregations in Rochester, NY for making this happen! For score inquiries, please contact jt.madden@icloud.com Arrangement, video, and audio editing by Jonathan Thomas Madden. Thatcher Lyman, Organ. This arrangement was initially used for Sunday morning worship on Reformation Sunday, 2020 under the OneLicense. Rochester, NY, 2020

“Why We Sing” is especially poignant given that during the past 14 months the world hasn't been able to sing together… or even BE together. Maryellen Giese and Grace Adams chose this song for the Hochstein Youth Singers and Little Singers because the text describes how singers feel about singing, and it’s the perfect piece to end our year of singing social justice repertoire. #HochsteinSchool #HochsteinYouthSingers #lovetosing =============================== “Why We Sing” by Greg Gilpin Sung by the Hochstein Youth Singers, May 2021 Hochstein Youth Singers, directed by Maryellen Giese Hochstein Little Singers, directed by Grace Adams Yasuko Kelly – HYS Rehearsal Accompanist Alexander Nick – HYS Student Intern from Eastman School of Music Jon Madden – Assistant, Audio/Video Editor Blair Hornbuckle – photography Soloists: Claire Neuderfer Alicea Bunt Carl Bradford Walter Hochstein Little Singers: Milania Jovcevski Adequin Meisenzahl Jennelise Mellon Antonio Reyes Tomas Oster Carl Bradford Walter Hochstein Youth Singers: Sean Adams Ashley Beyer Lauryn Beyer Alicea Bunt Maya Cameron Anastajia Charley Delaney Cranmer Lizzy Creary Tayler D’Angelo Camren Derby-Lynch Caroline Fountain Beatrix Freeman Willa Freeman Katy Gaul Una Gogstetter Ronin Hiller May Hornbuckle Olivia Koegel Joshua Kruchten Maura Lutz Isabella Mettler Mary Muller Claire Neuderfer Luciano Pagano Brynn Peters Vijval Ramaiah Maeve Rosati Caroline Salamone Janis Schreiber Ellie Sharp Sophie Sharp Natalia Sierra-Wardlow Journey Snead Phillip Urai Jaleesah West =============================== Lyrics of "Why We Sing" A sound of hope. A sound of peace, A sound that celebrates and speaks what we believe. A sound of love, A sound so strong, It’s amazing what is given when we share a song. Chorus This is why we song, Why we lift our voice, Why we stand as one in harmony. This is why we song, Why we lift our voice, Take my hand and sing with me. Soothe a soul, Mend a heart, Bring together lives that have been torn apart. Share the joy, Find a friend, It’s the never-ending gift That circles back again. Chorus Music builds a bridge, It can tear down a wall, Music is the language That can speak to one and all. Chorus

A recent baptism at the church I work for inspired me to record Philip Stopford's "Do Not Be Afraid" as a gift to the family and the newly baptized. I am grateful to share it with you today, and especially for the permission of the publisher to upload this (see below for permission notice). Performed by Jonathan Thomas Madden Audio recorded and edited in Logic Pro X Video recorded on an iPhone 6S If you enjoy what you hear, please consider going to my YouTube channel to check out my original compositions. For inquiries, please contact jt.madden@icloud.com “Do Not Be Afraid” by Philip W. J. Stopford. Copyright © 2015 Birnamwood Publications (ASCAP), a division of MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. www.MorningstarMusic.com All rights reserved. Used with permission.

The Virtual Choir of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pittsford, NY performing Elaine Hagenberg's tender anthem "O Love". Originally streamed for worship on Sunday, March 14th, 2021. Streamed with permission from OneLicense Annual License w/Podcasting Renewal, Category B average weekly attendance 26 to 100 || A-731251

The Hochstein Singers had a lot of fun with their latest group video – “You’ll Be Back” from the musical “Hamilton.” Director Maryellen Giese and all of the singers love this Broadway hit, which is based on actual events from American history. Each singer recorded themselves in their own home and Hochstein alum Jon Madden worked his magic to combine all the videos. #HochsteinSchool #HochsteinYouthSingers #lovetosing #hamiltonmusical You’ll Be Back from “Hamilton” by Lin-Manuel Miranda arranged by Lisa DeSpain Sung by the Hochstein Singers, February 2021 Directed by Maryellen Giese Yasuko Kelly – Rehearsal Accompanist Alexander Nick – Student Intern from Eastman School of Music Jon Madden – Assistant, Audio/Video Editor Soloist: Sean Adams Hochstein Singers: Sean Adams Ashley Beyer Lauryn Beyer Maya Cameron Delaney Cranmer Tayler D’Angelo Camren Derby-Lynch Caroline Fountain Katy Gaul Una Gogstetter Ronin Hiller May Hornbuckle Olivia Koegel Isabella Mettler Luciano Pagano Brynn Peters Maeve Rosati Caroline Salamone Ellie Sharp Sophie Sharp Natalia Sierra-Wardlow Phillip Urai

Sung by the choir of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pittsford, NY. Originally used as the offertory anthem in worship for the third Sunday in Advent on December 13th, 2020. Used with the permission of OneLicense with Streaming and Podcasting. Music by Karen Marrolli Audio and video editing by Jonathan Thomas Madden (Director of Music).

Hochstein Youth Singers Director Maryellen Giese chose “Be the Change” because of its hopeful, upbeat, and universal message empowering us ALL – kids and adults alike – to make a difference in our world. This is the second piece the HYS have learned this year from the free Justice Choir Songbook (https://www.justicechoir.org). With words adapted from Mahatma Gandhi, it was originally written to be sung a cappella but HYS assistant and video editor Jon Madden (a Hochstein alum!) added a gospel-style accompaniment that provides just the right amount of drive and sparkle. #HochsteinSchool #HochsteinYouthSingers #lovetosing “Be the Change” by Marc Kaplan and Colin Britt words adapted from Mahatma Gandhi from the Justice Choir Songbook Sung by the Hochstein Youth Singers, March 2021 Directed by Maryellen Giese Yasuko Kelly – Rehearsal Accompanist Alexander Nick – Student Intern from Eastman School of Music Jon Madden – Assistant, Audio/Video Editor Soloists: Beatrix Freeman May Hornbuckle Willa Freeman Vijval Rahmaiah Anastajia Charley Maeve Rosati Delaney Cranmer Luciano Pagano Ashley Beyer Lauryn Beyer Alicea Bunt Phillip Urai Hochstein Youth Singers: Sean Adams Ashley Beyer Lauryn Beyer Alicea Bunt Maya Cameron Anastajia Charley Delaney Cranmer Lizzy Creary Tayler D’Angelo Camren Derby-Lynch Caroline Fountain Beatrix Freeman Willa Freeman Katy Gaul Una Gogstetter Ronin Hiller May Hornbuckle Olivia Koegel Joshua Kruchten Maura Lutz Isabella Mettler Mary Muller Claire Neuderfer Luciano Pagano Brynn Peters Vijval Ramaiah Maeve Rosati Caroline Salamone Janis Schreiber Ellie Sharp Sophie Sharp Natalia Sierra-Wardlow Journey Snead Phillip Urai Jaleesah West

Originally used for virtual Christmas Eve 2020 at St. Paul's Pittsford in Rochester, NY. Performed by Jonathan Thomas Madden Vocal harmonies from Evangelical Lutheran Worship #286 Piano arranged by Jonathan Thomas Madden

Members and friends and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Pittsford, NY, sing and wave palms to celebrate the Lord's coming for our second pandemic Palm Sunday. Streamed March 28, 2021, under OneLicense streaming license.