The movie Platoon was released the year I was born, so I only watched it many years later. I knew Adagio For Strings because my mom always listened to it. After watching Platoon I could never listen to Adagio again without feeling a lump in my throat and a deep sadness.
I sang for three years in a mixed polyphonic choir. A song I liked was "le chant des oiseaux" by Clement Janequin. The teacher was a professor at the conservatory of Trieste. One thing she repeated to us was "sing with a smile because the sounds come out different" and it's true, the sounds somehow came out different and embellished the music.
Pity the volume is not high enough. It sounds as legions of angels were singing. Thank you so much. The best version I have heard on yt. 60' clapping and standing ovation
Title: Harmony Unites: A Fall Concert to Remember The anticipation buzzed through the air as families and friends gathered in the Fick Auditorium on a crisp autumn evening. Mr. Scott Lehrke, the esteemed choir director, stepped onto the stage, his presence commanding attention. "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen," he began, his voice projecting with warmth. "Welcome to our Fall Concert. Before we begin, I kindly ask you to silence all electronics and refrain from using them during the performance. Please enter and exit only between songs, and let the music fill the room without interruption. And when the concert concludes, please assist our custodians by taking your programs and belongings with you. Thank you." With his instructions delivered, Mr. Lehrke stepped back, allowing the stage to be claimed by the first performers of the night, the TTB Ensemble. Their harmonious rendition of "The Way You Do the Things You Do" set the tone for the evening, filling the auditorium with soulful melodies. Next up was the Treble Chorus, their voices dancing through the lively rhythm of "Tico Tico (no Fuba)" with precision and energy, arranged by the talented Sarah May. As the Treble Chorus took their bows and exited the stage, Cantemus and Men's Chorus stepped forward, their voices blending seamlessly in the spiritual classic "Ezekiel Saw the Wheel" arranged by Betty Jackson King. Cantemus then gracefully left Men's Chorus to captivate the audience with the haunting beauty of "Kelvingrove" and the stirring "No More Sailor Songs." With each performance, the audience was spellbound, but the night was far from over. Bel Canto graced the stage, their voices painting a vivid picture with "Orestias," "Eneza Upendo" featuring percussionists Josie Gerlach and Lainey Maniak, and the serene "Afternoon on a Hill." Cantemus returned, their voices lifting hearts with the solemn "Benedicamus Domino," the tender "Wild Mountain Thyme," and the exhilarating "Ghost Riders in the Sky." Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for: Concert Choir. Under the direction of Mr. Christopher Piela, they delivered a breathtaking performance of "Alleluia," "Sing Gently," and the lively "I’se The B’y," accompanied by trumpet, violin, and cello. As the final notes of "Born Free" echoed through the auditorium, the combined choirs of Bel Canto, Cantemus, and Concert Choir joined together. Their voices merged in perfect harmony as they sang "Homeward Bound" and "Hands are Knockin’," accompanied by percussionist Josie Gerlach. The audience erupted into applause, the sound reverberating off the walls as the three choirs closed the evening with the sentimental "Edina Alma Mater" by Roger Sims. With the concert concluded, the choirs shed their robes, revealing smiles of satisfaction and camaraderie. Most members of Concert Choir (including Tarun Varma, Miley Cyrus, Khalil Kaba, Evangelia Karoussos, Johnny Sprague, and Noura Khemakhem, who are the Seniors) eagerly made their way to Dairy Queen Grill and Chill for a well-deserved dinner, laughter and conversation filling the air as they reminisced about the unforgettable performance. In the quiet of the auditorium, Mr. Lehrke and the other directors exchanged proud smiles, knowing they had witnessed something truly special-a night where music transcended boundaries and united hearts in harmony.
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Y pensar que la escuche por el coro de la iglesia hace como 25 años, esas voces jovenes y con fuerza, la tengo grabada pero no se como subirla, no tenian nada que envidiarle a este coro
La tengo en español por el coro de la iglesia, claro una grabación de hace 25 años, pero con voces sólidas, algún día la subiré a youtube por ahora está en mi SSD, no tiene nada que envidiar a este coro, creo que lo mas dificil era no perderse con la 2da voz al lado ajjajaj pero el director es sabio aún
You can’t really have any control over how an audience responds to what they appreciate. Having musical knowledge is also not relevant to being a part of an audience. I know that there are certain cases such as choir competitions where people are told to wait for the “you may applaud “ signal at the end before clapping. Other than that, I wouldn’t fret over a clap that came too early.
