Spread the word. Avondale United Methodist Church is having its annual Trunk or Treat today, Sunday, Oct. 25, from 4-5 p.m. in the church parking lot. Bring all the neighborhood kids to enjoy candy, popcorn, cider, and other fall treats.
So, Worlds of Fun is into Halloween Haunt. When I was up on the Steel Hawk last night, I could see all the theatrical fog and smoke penetrating the park. Some places it seemed almost overwhelming. We are still going, though they are open only on weekends until Nov. 1, because the dining plan is … Continue reading Halloween Haunt and the Dining Plan
The Harmonaires is more of a stage dance presentation sometimes than a well-rehearsed music group. It isn't easy to sing well while doing all those dance moves. That said, they sung a whole lot better in the numbers where they weren't dancing. They started with a James Brown Medley, arranged by Jan Ward I Feel … Continue reading Harmonaires
When I attended my first choir concert at North Kansas City High School years ago, it was the women's Treble Choir that really impressed me. The tight harmonies and a capella pieces they did at that concert impressed me -- someone who sings a capella regularly as a professional. This year the numbers were not … Continue reading Treble Choir
(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) This song has special meaning to me. It is associated in my mind with Professor Reigles and the Houghton College Choir. It was both a tryout song, and a tuning song. 1 This is my Father’s world, And … Continue reading #39: This Is My Father’s World
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
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?
(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
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
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
