Benjamin Britten was a noted choral composer when I was in College back in the 80s, and his works are still noted staples today. The Men's Chorus began by doing his The Salley Gardens.You can hear the men singing nice lines to this gentle love song, though you can also sense the tentativeness of some … Continue reading Men’s Chorus
Should we encourage the rising tide or sink the biggest boats?
My ethics text book, Organizational Ethics: A Practical Approach by Craig E. Johnson, talks in the last chapter about the dangers of globalization. In the chapter he talks about how the benefits of living in a global economy are obvious, but the what is hidden is the downside. I would like to challenge him, somewhat. Seems … Continue reading Should we encourage the rising tide or sink the biggest boats?
#38: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, Hail Thee as the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver … Continue reading #38: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Women’s Chorus
It seems there is always a song by Mary Lynn Lightfoot in the concert. This year the Women's Choir sang the song. But their first song wasn't by Lightfoot, it was by A. Dvorak and a Traditional Shaker Hymn, arranged by J. Martin, titled The Journey. (Note, there appears to be some sort of odd … Continue reading Women’s Chorus
Freshmen Choir
Continuing the series of videos on the North Kansas City High School Fall Choir concert, we come to the two songs by the Freshmen Choir. The first song was Requiem by Eliza Gilkyson, arranged by Craig H. Johnson. I didn't hear clearly what the song was written about, but it was in memory of people … Continue reading Freshmen Choir
Song for the Unsung Hero
There were a lot of excellent pieces sung at the North Kansas City High School Fall Choir Concert, but for me the combined choir of the Eastgate and Northgate 8th graders with the NKCHS A Capella Choir was the highpoint of the evening. As parents of an A Capella Choir student, we arrived and got … Continue reading Song for the Unsung Hero
#37: How Great Thou Art!
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy pow’r thru-out the universe displayed! REFRAIN Then sings my soul, … Continue reading #37: How Great Thou Art!
Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel? / America, My Country.
One of the features of the Fall Choir Concert at North Kansas City High School was the guest choir of 8th graders from Eastgate and Northgate middle schools. One of the things that was news to us was that Eastgate, where our kids went to middle school, had a new music teacher -- Andrew Bowman. … Continue reading Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel? / America, My Country.
The watershed of 1492 — The Columbian Exchange
In fourteen hundred ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue. He had three ships and left from Spain; He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain. He sailed by night; he sailed by day; He used the stars to find his way. A compass also helped him know How to find the way to go. Ninety sailors … Continue reading The watershed of 1492 — The Columbian Exchange
#36: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe – His craft and pow’r are … Continue reading #36: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
At The Rainbow 