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!
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Only One More Sleep ‘Till Christmas
I did a post a few days ago on The Muppet Christmas Carol, what I consider one of the best retellings of Charles Dickens' classic story. In that movie, one of the songs is One More Sleep 'Till Christmas. Kermit, as Bob Cratchit, is singing on the way home from the office after closing up … Continue reading Only One More Sleep ‘Till Christmas
#54: For the Beauty of the Earth
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love with from our birth Over and around us lies: CHORUS Christ our God, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful … Continue reading #54: For the Beauty of the Earth
A Clean Kitchen
OKay, yesterday's project was cleaning the kitchen. I spent pretty much an entire work day's worth of time cleaning and rearranging everything in the kitchen. It is amazing all the stuff you acquire over time. That you cram into the empty corners that you don't have. And how the way you arrange things doesn't change … Continue reading A Clean Kitchen
Rise of the Guardians
This is definitely a holiday film -- not necessarily a Christmas movie. Now, by holiday film, I don't mean the type of film to play just at the holiday season. No, this film is less seasonally themed and more holiday themed. The film imagines North (Santa), Easter Bunny, Sand Man and the Tooth Fairy as … Continue reading Rise of the Guardians
#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
At The Rainbow 