For my entire life, music has been and continues to bring joy to my life. Singing with church choirs in my youth, our Choir Director had a common saying, "Yes, you with the neck...please keep your eyes on the Director." In high school, the glee club was an opportunity to share common classics to our collection especially with the "Withenpoof's Song" and other college-type ballads. In college the music focused on Gregorian Chants and other contemporary classics. With church choirs, the music was inspirational and uplifting to the soul.
During the mid-60s, my desire was to join a 200-voice choral group called the Mendelssohn
Choir of Pittsburgh, which performed at times with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The various selections included the "Messiah," "The Four Seasons," "Beethoven's Ninth, Ode to Joy" in German, and many other classical selections. The musical experiences were priceless and rewarding. During the 70s, my choral experiences were with the Williamsport Civic Chorus with a variety of classical and contemporary music selections. In the 80s and 90s, the opportunity to sing with the Saint Leo University Oratorical Society was a significant step in learning music for all occasions including bringing back the "Messiah" and many other classical selections.
Currently, my music experiences have been with a church choir that gives new life to Christmas and Lenten selections. In all of my experiences with these music selections, the Music Directors have been the inspiration to learn music that is challenging and yet very rewarding. Appreciating life's challenges is often reflected in music that gives life to the soul and a reason for using the most beautiful instrument that we have all received...OUR VOICE. Let your voice sing out for joy, peace, and for inspiration that will touch the lives of others who are listening.
During the mid-60s, my desire was to join a 200-voice choral group called the Mendelssohn
Choir of Pittsburgh, which performed at times with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The various selections included the "Messiah," "The Four Seasons," "Beethoven's Ninth, Ode to Joy" in German, and many other classical selections. The musical experiences were priceless and rewarding. During the 70s, my choral experiences were with the Williamsport Civic Chorus with a variety of classical and contemporary music selections. In the 80s and 90s, the opportunity to sing with the Saint Leo University Oratorical Society was a significant step in learning music for all occasions including bringing back the "Messiah" and many other classical selections.
Currently, my music experiences have been with a church choir that gives new life to Christmas and Lenten selections. In all of my experiences with these music selections, the Music Directors have been the inspiration to learn music that is challenging and yet very rewarding. Appreciating life's challenges is often reflected in music that gives life to the soul and a reason for using the most beautiful instrument that we have all received...OUR VOICE. Let your voice sing out for joy, peace, and for inspiration that will touch the lives of others who are listening.
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