tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066108.post3491463285563313826..comments2023-11-02T09:43:50.767-04:00Comments on A choral musician's blog: Mother's Day ChoirCurrentConductorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17496136929514285841noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066108.post-67510379448227762062008-05-16T16:00:00.000-04:002008-05-16T16:00:00.000-04:00That is a wonderful experience. Ironically enough...That is a wonderful experience. Ironically enough, my church choir will be singing that piece this Sunday! I didn't really like it at first, but it's growing on me. :)Christiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116358634529112677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066108.post-48758560951641076422008-05-15T08:27:00.000-04:002008-05-15T08:27:00.000-04:00Yes, that's definitely Anglican chant; the men on ...Yes, that's definitely Anglican chant; the men on the recording likely grew up in that tradition as kids in England. <BR/>When it's done in American Episcopal churches (of a high church tradition--several in Boston do it all the time) the choir and congregation are generally supported by organ. The key is that the choir can see the organist, who is leading by singing and a few head gestures. WithCarolyn Roosevelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950471131741409175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066108.post-77562268750187422542008-05-13T01:54:00.000-04:002008-05-13T01:54:00.000-04:00I've known some very experienced conductors who fo...I've known some very experienced conductors who found themselves unexpectedly emotional during a stirring performance. And as a singer, sometimes I'm just terrible at keeping it together during something that's especially meaningful to me.<BR/><BR/>Ah Boston! what a great place to hear (and make) music!C.W.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04745714524175357522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8066108.post-72900483701343987162008-05-12T18:43:00.000-04:002008-05-12T18:43:00.000-04:00What an amazing story. Thank you for telling it --...What an amazing story. Thank you for telling it -- it brings tears to my eyes.rbarenblathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882606147795083729noreply@blogger.com