This is what everyone braving the cold, and possible rain/snow will be doing today as they attend Sunday services here in Kansas City. For no matter what the weather, we, the Faithful, are Joyful and Triumphant during the Christmas season. Below is the Avondale United Methodist Church Chime Choir playing O Come All Ye Faithful … Continue reading O Come, All Ye Faithful
Category: Music
An A Capella Holiday Concert
Today is Christmas. So let me give you a Christmas concert. See the below program from the North Kansas City High School A Capella Choir's holiday concert, so you can falfoll Merry Christmas!
#53: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2 Dear name! the Rock on which I build, My Shield and Hiding-place, My … Continue reading #53: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Finale: Massed Choir
The concert ended with three massed choir numbers: Carol of the Bells -- M. Leontovich O Holy Night -- A. Adam, soloist Aubrey Evans Peace Peace with Silent Night -- R. Powell, S. Powell/F. Bock
Harmonaires
The Harmonaires did three numbers that were perennial favorites: Jingle Bell Rock -- J. Beal, J. Boothe/A Billingsley Baby, It's Cold Outside -- F. Loesser Fruitcake -- P. Hagermann & P. Leka They Started with Jingle Bell Rock. Then came the Loesser romantic comedy Baby, It's Cold Outside. But the favorite was probably the famous … Continue reading Harmonaires
Treble Choir
The Treble Choir sang three numbers: Sing Alleluia, Allelu -- Mary Goetz The Christmas Star -- K. Rhodes & Savigar// arr. Lojeski, soloists: Briana Ales, Jasmine Chandler, Abby Peterson, Coraline Brown & Amanda Lee Various Themes on "Fa-la-la" -- C. Bridwell As usual Treble Choir was one of the high points of the evening. Like … Continue reading Treble Choir
#52: Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Majestic sweetness sits enthrone Upon the Savior's brow; His head with radiant glories crowned, His lips with grace o'er flow His lips with grace o'er flow. 2 No mortal can with Him compare Among the sons of … Continue reading #52: Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned
God Rest the Restroom Door
Men's Choir did two songs that I recognized as regular, but welcome, fare from previous years. Of course, it was the same song with different lyrics. They did three songs total: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen -- E Campbell Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening -- R. Thompson The Restroom Door -- Unknown This … Continue reading God Rest the Restroom Door
Rockin’ and Sweet Singin’
The Women's Chorus did three songs: Mary, Mary -- by M. Donnelly/G. Strid Sweet Singing in the Choir -- Medly/ arr. E. Crocker All Alone Beneath the Mistletoe -- J. Althouse The first number pulled the audience into it as the chorus itself showed the energy and enthusiasm that the song deserves. The second number … Continue reading Rockin’ and Sweet Singin’
Walking in the Air
The Freshman Choir sang three songs at Thursday's concert: Ding Dong -- French carol arranged by G. Poore In December -- by J. Althouse Walking in the Air -- H. Blake The song Ding Dong is an arrangement of Ding Dong Merrily on High. It starts with a very nice ding dong pealing before getting into … Continue reading Walking in the Air
At The Rainbow 