(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, To His feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore His Praises sing: Alleluia! Praise the Everlasting King! Alleluia! Praise the Everlasting King! 2 Father-like He tends and spares … Continue reading #35: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
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#34: Immortal, Invisible
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious – Thy great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, … Continue reading #34: Immortal, Invisible
#33: Stand Up and Bless the Lord
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Stand up and bless the Lord, Ye people of His choice; Stand up and bless the Lord you God With heart and soul and voice. 2 Though high above all praise, Above all blessinng high, Who ould … Continue reading #33: Stand Up and Bless the Lord
#32: Blessed Be the Name
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 All praise to Him who reigns above In majesty supreme, Who gave His son for man to die, That He might man redeem! CHORUS Blessed be the name, blessed be the name, Blessed be the name of … Continue reading #32: Blessed Be the Name
Musings on my musical meanderings
My post yesterday on my first season at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival got me to thinking about how I ended up singing with Madrigalia Bar Nonne. That brought up thoughts about other musical groups I have sung with, and a lot of colored history floated through my mind. This type of history isn't easy to … Continue reading Musings on my musical meanderings
A Blast of the Past #30: My First Renaissance season
The same year my son was being born, I started singing with Madrigalia Bar Nonne at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. That first season was highly demanding. There was the music: learning 24 songs of polyphonic music. There was the costuming: I had to put together my own costume, which I did by actually picking … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #30: My First Renaissance season
Flûtes à Bec: Flutes with a beak
I have performed at the Kansas City, Renaissance Festival since 1999 with Madrigalia Bar Nonne, one of the performing musical groups there. In that time I have interacted with the court and various members of other performing groups. Most of those exchanges have been passing acquaintances. But one of the fortunate circumstances was when I … Continue reading Flûtes à Bec: Flutes with a beak
#30: Bless the Lord
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Bless the Lord and sing His praises, Bless the Lord now, O my soul; Join the song all heaven raises, Let the anthem loudly roll! Bless the Lord, O my soul, Bless the Lord, O my soul; … Continue reading #30: Bless the Lord
#29: Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Praise the Lord! ye heav'ns adore Him -- Praise Him, angel in the height; Sun and moon, rejoice before Him -- Praise Him, all ye stars of light. Praise the Lord! for He hath spoken -- Worlds … Continue reading #29: Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him
#28: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Holy God, we praise Thy name -- Lor of all, we bow before Thee! All on earth Thy scepter claim, All in heav'n above adore Thee: Infinite Thy vast domain, Everlasting is Thy reign. 2 Hark the … Continue reading #28: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
At The Rainbow 