Jason and I LOVE The Sing Off. We wish the series would last longer than 3 weeks.
As I listen and watch these talented a cappella groups sing, I am reminded of my favorite choral moments:
*Performing with the 1998 Marshall High School chorale, "And So It Goes"
My heart swoons for Billy Joel's writing and voice. To hear and perform all the intricate parts a cappella, this soon became one of my favorite songs.
"So I would choose to be with you
As if the choice were mine to make
But you can make decisions too
And you can have this heart to break"
As if the choice were mine to make
But you can make decisions too
And you can have this heart to break"
*2000 Texas Girls All State Choir singing, "There Is No Rose Of Such Virtue"
A female choral moment of perfection. I was in awe and sat motionless as tears poured from my eyes.
As is the rose that bare Jesu; Alleluia."
*Performing with the 2000 Texas Mixed All State Choir, "Chichester Psalms"
Leonard Bernstein is a genius. The writer of West Side Story composed this Hebrew choral work from Psalms 108, 100, 23, 2, 131, 133. My choir teacher helped us translate some of the passages. As I practiced I would see these truths across the top of my page,
"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye lands.
Serve the Lord with gladness."
Serve the Lord with gladness."
"Surely goodness and mercy
Shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever."
Shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever."
*My entire experience with the Ouachita Singers from 2001 through 2003
I cannot pin point one ultimate moment. I heard overtones for the first time in this choir. My range was stretched (I sang alto 2!) Our choral director, Dr. Charlie Fuller knew how to make a group of singers blend so well. We traveled to China my sophomore year and I had some health issues while we were there. I had to sit out on one of our performances so I got to watch and hear this talented group from the audience. I cried the entire time and appreciated the opportunity to be a part of such a special group.
If you have been a part of a choir or appreciate choral groups, what is your favorite moment or performance?
If you have been a part of a choir or appreciate choral groups, what is your favorite moment or performance?
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