This post is all about our cantata. As I usually do, I chose Brentwood Benson's newest cantata in their Ready to Sing series. Messiah, Heaven's Glory was the name of this year's. I love how they always include old Christmas favorites as well as newer songs. The newer songs in this cantata were "What a Beautiful Name" which we have come to know and love at Calvary's services, and "He Shall Reign Forevermore" from Chris Tomlin's Christmas album a few years ago. There's also a song called "Praise Is Rising" which was a favorite at Houserville. It had an Easter message. Well, this arranger took that melody and changed the lyrics to fit the Christmas message. So that song "Emmanuel" is included in both the first and the last songs of this cantata.
First of all a picture of the choir.
And now the videos.
Our soloist in this song is Rev. Cheryl Houser. She recently retired from the ministry and now attends GBRV. We are so blessed to have her and her lovely voice!
Our lead singer in this song is Melanie Fisher. She is actively involved in another church, but has been joining our choir for special things like this for over ten years! We're so very fortunate to have her!
And here's the last one. Unfortunately, the camera shut off before the song was completely finished, so it has a very abrupt ending. And I did the dreaded thing TWICE! I turned two pages at once and lost my place. Ugh. I hate when that happens!
And that's a wrap, folks! Have a very wonderful Christmas!
1 comment:
Thank you for sharing these, Jean! I haven't listened to them all yet but will. Your choir is really good and worked hard on the cantata! Merry Christmas to all!!
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