Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas (CCGD) is one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious youth choral programs and is the official children’s chorus of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. CCGD’s six choral ensembles serve more than 350 children and youth in grades 4-12, drawn from 48 North Texas communities. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Cynthia Nott, CCGD is dedicated to providing Dallas-area young people with opportunities to study and perform choral music at the highest level of artistic excellence in a group that reflects the region’s ethnic and economic diversity. Through intensive choral training and high-profile public performances-locally, throughout the nation, and around the world-CCGD singers learn discipline, develop leadership skills, and proudly represent the city of Dallas as ambassadors of harmony. Please visit www.thechildrenschorus.org to learn more.
This is the ULTIMATE best version--"all stops pulled" so to speak. Came across it as I researched for a treble ensemble. Then I remembered that this piece is a signature of CCGD! So wonderful! Cynthia, we love you! Generations of parents thank you!
I sang this in a school choir in the 90's. It was very moving, and has remained a favourite. We sang it at a friend's aunt's funeral - not a dry eye in the church.
I played cello for Carmina Burana with the Irvine Symphony. The Orange County childrens choir belted out the part louder than the adults. They also were so happy to be there.
My word, it's so haunting to hear this. I was in CCGD 2004-06, and this song has stayed with me ever since. My dad still listens to recordings of it. I will always treasure my time at CCGD. One of my biggest regrets is that I did not keep singing after I moved away from Dallas.
They sang this again, tonight, for Cynthia Nott's last concert with CCGD. The kids really did this song up to 11. We were bawling the entire time. I wish her the best in retirement, but it's the end of an era and I fear things will never be the same. This music must not end.
Beautiful! I was in Concert Choir and Women’s Choir in High School and we did this song. Still my favorite 20 years later. Best times of my high school years. Y’all were remarkable.
Looking back on when I was one of the kids sitting still in the Meyerson for two hours I feel like I learned something from it. I didn't get why back then but I think we all sang better when we got to hear the first half of the symphony even if we didn't need to come in.
I'm in a children's choir and the shows I do sometimes last 2/3 hours. I remember one moment when I couldn't take it anymore, I could hardly stand on my legs and my head was spinning, but I had solos to do, I had to hold on. It's very tiring but an incredible experience. After a concert like that I sleep at least 12 hours without stopping.
I have a tear in my eye for 2 reasons. One I had the PLEASURE of singing this song in Chorus with the Genius of Cynthia, maybe 25 years ago as well as having my mother's funeral a day after seeing this video on You Tube. It was BEAUTIFUL when we first sang it years ago as well as when I heard these beautiful youth choirs sing it today. Thank YOU for posting this MARVELOUS and meaningful rendition in all its beauty.
Oh, wow. If I close my eyes, it almost feels like I'm still at this concert. I was in Concert II during this concert. It was my first year in CCGD and this was my first time singing this gorgeous piece. I'm in Women's Youth now. Moving up! CCGD is full of so many very gifted singers and they are all led by this wonderful women and conductor: Ms. Nott. I had her in 8th grade for Concert 1. She changed my life with her teaching and I will always remember her for that. SHe is, and always will be, my role model.
Deborah Tjio your comment inspired me to make the decision to move onto youth chorus next year after being in the chorus for four years,, I will always love singing this song the most
