What might I be doing later today?
Attending a singalong of the Vivaldi Gloria with the Binghamton Madrigal Choir.
I have sung it before, although it has been many years. Fortunately, perfection will not be expected, as some people will be sightreading. Fortunately, the Madrigal Choir will lead and their director, Bruce Borton, who is also the longtime director of the Binghamton University Chorus, with whom I have sung for decades, will be conducting.
The best part is that my younger daughter T is still at home on break from her master’s program and she will be able to come and sing with me. I love the opportunity to sing with my daughters whenever it presents itself. T currently sings with the Hendricks Chapel Choir of Syracuse University, even though she is a student of SUNY-ESF. It’s been a great benefit to her that the two campuses share classes and activities, so that she has a great place to sing. I think it’s neat that she made one of the auditioned choirs, which are mostly filled with music majors from Syracuse.
It would be fun if my older daughter E and her husband L were still here because they also love to sing and are also people who have formal training and multiple degrees in the music field. But Honolulu is a bit too far away to come join us!
Here is a link to Vivaldi Gloria. Enjoy!
You’re welcome.
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Enjoy, Joanne! 😀
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Thanks, Linda! Have fun with your footloose and fancy-free weekend!
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With the freezing rain we’re having, footloose may take on a totally new meaning. 😛 Haha! I’ll be careful though!
Thanks! 😀
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Yes, do be careful! All the more reason to stay in and read and write, though.
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Agreed!
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That is one of the best pieces of music ever, and was always such a joy to sing. Enjoy!
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It is a joyful piece! It is also suited to this kind of event because it is not too long and is easy to follow, even if one hasn’t sung or heard it for a while. Glad to have a comment from another choral singer!
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I don’t sing anymore, not like that anyway, but I always did love it 🙂
(And Handel’s Messiah, and Battle Hymn of the Republic!)
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Who knows? Maybe someday you will get back to choral singing.
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I love Vivaldi Gloria! I remember singing it in a choir as a teenager. Wonderful memories. Enjoy this time with your daughter!
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Thanks, Lori! It was so much fun! We even had a seven-member orchestra to accompany us. It was a great way to spend a winter afternoon.
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Oh wow, Joanne.. that must have been amazing… I am so glad you had a great time 🙂
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The turnout was so impressive that I think Madrigal Choir will host another one in the future, choosing another choral classic. They are thinking of it for next year, but we all want it to be sooner!
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How exciting! I do hope they cave and allow you all to sing again before next year. Choral music is so beautiful, especially with a large band behind it 🙂 Best of luck talking them into it sooner!
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🙂
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It’s so nice to have a musical family. Some of my fondest memories are of singing with my daughter.
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It is special to be able to share something with family as peers. Music and other arts can lead to that kind of sharing, deepened by the family connection.
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