Choral Contemplation: Voces8's Katie Jeffries-Harris 

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Indeed. At nearly 58, I still remember those choral songs I sang in high school, and singing them along with their recordings is such a joy! Oh how I wish that I could qualify for a scholarship, because I'm always learning, and I truly believe that music keeps me young. It's a fantastic addiction! Just look at Pat Metheny; at 68, he's still got all his hair! He's slowed down a bit, which happens, but he's always looking for young musicians who'd like to perform with him, and I've had a lifelong dream of singing with him since 1982. I'm still trying. After a nearly 23-year battle with Trigeminal Neuralgia, I'm finally beginning to come out of that dark tunnel, and boy! Does it feel good! Music has been a constant companion throughout my life, and there were too many very dark days when I couldn't listen to it, because it was so painful! Fortunately, with Infrarred Laser therapy at home, I'm making a miraculous recovery, and I hope to be off most of my meds by the end of the year. Also, being totally blind since birth, I've always maintained my independence, and that means more to me now more than ever. Even if I must relocate to France, (where I lived for two years as a child), I'm willing to do that to help me return to better health, so I can live out the rest of my life singing and touring this world to represent the blind. I can't do it alone, however, so many prayers go up to heaven for the right connection. Glory to God!

Agreed

@@heatherstub Singing has also been an essential part of my life. Bless you for keeping at it.

Ah!! Have you heard of Pat Metheny?

@@heatherstub Indeed. I often play many of his numbers - Bright Size Life in particular.

Nina Simone would often interpolate passages from Bach in her piano playing during live performances. In an interview I saw with her she named Bach as her favorite composer.

...plus the final track is Byrd's Ne Irascatis rather that the Civitas Sancti Tui given in the listing!