Here we come a caroling

For Christmas, I choose to put together another sound bite compilation, this time of some seasonal sounds to soothe and encourage. Let me start with this French Provincial carol, a song of announcement and declaration: Masters in this Hall: This next piece is Deck The Halls, as done by the AUMC Mid-High chime choir. Follow … Continue reading Here we come a caroling →

Marching Through Georgia

Of the many events during the Civil War that are still remembered with animosity by some still today, Sherman's March to the Sea is perhaps among the top items on that list. Today's song is a Northern song commemorating that march, with nostalgia. After the North had finally taken Atlanta from the Confederacy (as immortalized … Continue reading Marching Through Georgia →

Little Brown Jug

Today I return to my series on "Popular Songs of Nineteenth-Century America" with a fun little song on how addiction to alcohol makes you lose everything you love. Billed as "One of the most popular comic songs in existence" on the sheet music selling it, the song isn't intended to promote drunkenness, though it probably … Continue reading Little Brown Jug →

Winter Concert Series Part 8

This is going to be a video blog of the North Kansas City High School Winter (Choir) Concert Today: The final installment: Combined Choirs Carol of the Bells Oh Holy Night Peace, Peace

Winter Concert Series Part 7

This is going to be a video blog of the North Kansas City High School Winter (Choir) Concert Today, three videos of the Harmonaires I'll Be Home for Christmas I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm Fruitcake Tomorrow: Combined Choirs

Winter Concert Series Part 6

This is going to be a video blog of the North Kansas City High School Winter (Choir) Concert Today, two videos of the Sensations Somewhere in My Memory Up Up Up in the Sleigh Tomorrow: Harmonaires

Winter Concert Series Part 5

This is going to be a video blog of the North Kansas City High School Winter (Choir) Concert Today, three videos of the Treble Choir. Il Est Ne, Le Divin Enfant Gesu Bambino Last Christmas Tomorrow: Sensations

Winter Concert Series Part 4

This is going to be a video blog of the North Kansas City High School Winter (Choir) Concert Today, three videos of the Men's Choir. Thirty Second Fa La La The Little Drummer Boy God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Tomorrow: Treble Choir

Winter Concert Series Part 3

This is going to be a video blog of the North Kansas City High School Winter (Choir) Concert Today, two videos of the Mixed Choir. Do You Hear What I Hear? Antiphonal Deck the Hall Tomorrow: Men's Choir

Winter Concert Series Part 2

This is going to be a video blog of the North Kansas City High School Winter (Choir) Concert Today, three videos of the Women's Choir. The Angel Carol Snow is Falling African Noel Tomorrow: Mixed Choir