Treble Choir

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 →

Men’s Chorus

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 →

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 →

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