This piece is interesting. Is starts like one of those sappy and cheesy "omg singing is just so pretty" songs but transitions into a real beauty that actually feels serious and earned
My grandson's high school choir sings this twice a year - first and last concert. He's a sophomore, so I've heard it 3 times now. It's their theme. When they sing it, they invite choir alumni to join them. There were quite a few alumni at the final concert last year. All the choirs come back on stage and sing together, so the stage was crowded with the extra alumni. It was awesome! I'm so happy that my grandson loves to sing! He's amazing.
Jeez, I was just lying and bed and I suddenly found myself singing "This is why we sing" while watching random videos. Couldn't remember the lyrics till I watched this video and just sang along like I was still in high school choir with my teacher, Jim. I miss those years when I was so full of hope.
All the choirs in my school come together to sing this at the end of the fall concert, it’s very nice (: Edit: The last concert is quickly approaching, and we found out our choir teacher is retiring. We’re all coming together one last time to surprise him with this 🥲
i sang this song in middle school (i believe in 2012) and it is what really got me into choir, and now here i am, a sophomore in college, getting a music ed degree (hopefully). when i'm in the classroom this is the first song my students will be learning.
Just adding the lyrics to practice for choir! -------- A sound of hope, a sound of peace, a sound that celebrates and speaks what we believe. A sound of love, a sound so strong, it’s amazing what is given when we share a song ... This is why we sing, why we lift our voice, why we stand as one in harmony! This is why we sing, why we lift our voice, take my hand and sing with me! Soothe a soul, mend a heart, bring together lives that have been torn apart. Share the joy, find a friend, it’s a never - ending gift that circles back again. This is why we sing, why we lift our voice, why we stand as one in harmony! This is why we sing, why we lift our voice, take my hand and sing with me! Music builds a bridge, it can tear down a wall! Music is a language, that can speak to one and all! This is why we sing, why we lift our voice, why we stand as one in harmony! This is why we sing, why we lift our voice, take my hand and sing with me! This is why we sing, we sing, WE SING!
Honestly, my life never been the same ever since i came across this piece. It makes me reflect and realize, why we really love music, why we doing it - all just bring thanks and praise to God, allow us to reach multitude, at once, through music.
When the Maine Gay Men's Chorus combined (finally) with the New Hampshire Gay Men's Chorus ina concert together, we sang this. It was a moment long-overdue (NH is my treasured home state) and magical. No matter your ethnicity, sexual or spiritual orientation, age, physical limitations, etc. keep the Chorus singing coming from your hearts and soul. It will change your life...and the world.
Imagine Auditioning for a gay mens chorus and they like "you're a great singer and all, but you wouldn't be attracted to any of us. Sorry about that." Just bc you're straight.
@@WillTheBassPlayer imagine learning a gay choir exists, and the first thing you think is "wow won't you think of the straight men, what choir will they ever join?"
@@inefffable There's plenty of choirs out there for straight men as well! Gay men don't have or hold the keys to the kingdom for choirs, you know?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Music is for us all! Greg doesn’t have to represent any religion or orientation. It’s simply a beautiful song for all to enjoy and interpret as we wish!
I remember singing this in choir all throughout middle school. It was one of our choir teachers favorite songs. We sang it every year. Brings back good memories.
this is one of my very favorite pieces of music, its the first song i ever sang in a choir. it will always hold a special place in my heart and is so beautiful.
Oh my god I haven’t heard this song since I did it for my 7th grade choir years ago. Still makes me tear up with this song and the memories that come with it
Same! And while I can see why this piece is not everyone’s cup of tea, I don’t see why someone felt the need to send in hate mail… At least Greg delivered with the dramatic reading lol
This piece is interesting. Is starts like one of those sappy and cheesy "omg singing is just so pretty" songs but transitions into a real beauty that actually feels serious and earned
I love this song I had to sing it for choir it’s was amazing❤
Why do we sing, a question with no answer just song and noise to hear from all mouths to my tiny ears … it’s amazing really it is ….🪽🪽🪽
My grandson's high school choir sings this twice a year - first and last concert. He's a sophomore, so I've heard it 3 times now. It's their theme. When they sing it, they invite choir alumni to join them. There were quite a few alumni at the final concert last year. All the choirs come back on stage and sing together, so the stage was crowded with the extra alumni. It was awesome! I'm so happy that my grandson loves to sing! He's amazing.
Jeez, I was just lying and bed and I suddenly found myself singing "This is why we sing" while watching random videos. Couldn't remember the lyrics till I watched this video and just sang along like I was still in high school choir with my teacher, Jim. I miss those years when I was so full of hope.
This song is our choirs anthem. We sing it at almost every concert
omg leo valdez pfp
All the choirs in my school come together to sing this at the end of the fall concert, it’s very nice (:
Edit: The last concert is quickly approaching, and we found out our choir teacher is retiring. We’re all coming together one last time to surprise him with this 🥲
Same
Same
Same:)
i sang this song in middle school (i believe in 2012) and it is what really got me into choir, and now here i am, a sophomore in college, getting a music ed degree (hopefully). when i'm in the classroom this is the first song my students will be learning.
omg! I love this song too, and I also want to study music education in college. Good luck!
My old school used to sing this song at christmas thats why im literally crying. :) Ty now i feel happy :) happy tears
My choir is singing this tomorrow for a festival!!🎀
My choir is singing this song to
My choir is singing this on April 25 and I got the solo
congratulations!!
On may 9th mine is
Just adding the lyrics to practice for choir!
--------
A sound of hope, a sound of peace,
a sound that celebrates and speaks
what we believe.
A sound of love, a sound so strong,
it’s amazing what is given when we share a song ...
This is why we sing, why we lift our voice,
why we stand as one in harmony!
This is why we sing,
why we lift our voice, take my hand and sing with me!
Soothe a soul, mend a heart, bring together
lives that have been torn apart.
Share the joy, find a friend,
it’s a never - ending gift that circles back again.
This is why we sing, why we lift our voice,
why we stand as one in harmony!
This is why we sing, why we lift our voice,
take my hand and sing with me!
Music builds a bridge,
it can tear down a wall!
Music is a language, that can speak to one
and all! This is why we sing, why we lift our voice,
why we stand as one in harmony!
This is why we sing, why we lift our voice,
take my hand and sing with me!
This is why we sing, we sing, WE SING!
Thank you! My school is doing tryout for solos for this in the New Year and I want to practice thank you so much!
My choir class is going to sing this in front of the local middle schoolers soon! Thank you!
Just a reminder, Descant starts after "that can speak to one and all
Think you could put the tenor notes in there 😢
Honestly, my life never been the same ever since i came across this piece. It makes me reflect and realize, why we really love music, why we doing it - all just bring thanks and praise to God, allow us to reach multitude, at once, through music.
感謝上帝❤
When the Maine Gay Men's Chorus combined (finally) with the New Hampshire Gay Men's Chorus ina concert together, we sang this. It was a moment long-overdue (NH is my treasured home state) and magical.
No matter your ethnicity, sexual or spiritual orientation, age, physical limitations, etc. keep the Chorus singing coming from your hearts and soul. It will change your life...and the world.
Imagine Auditioning for a gay mens chorus and they like "you're a great singer and all, but you wouldn't be attracted to any of us. Sorry about that." Just bc you're straight.
@@WillTheBassPlayer imagine learning a gay choir exists, and the first thing you think is "wow won't you think of the straight men, what choir will they ever join?"
@@inefffable There's plenty of choirs out there for straight men as well! Gay men don't have or hold the keys to the kingdom for choirs, you know?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Music is for us all! Greg doesn’t have to represent any religion or orientation. It’s simply a beautiful song for all to enjoy and interpret as we wish!
I remember singing this in choir all throughout middle school. It was one of our choir teachers favorite songs. We sang it every year. Brings back good memories.
I got to play the first violin part of this song in conjunction with a choir. It was an amazing experience. I love the parts with the high notes!
this is one of my very favorite pieces of music, its the first song i ever sang in a choir. it will always hold a special place in my heart and is so beautiful.
Oh my god I haven’t heard this song since I did it for my 7th grade choir years ago. Still makes me tear up with this song and the memories that come with it
Oh my gosh me too
Il Ik 7th grade and il doing it now ❤
IM SO HAPPY im in school chorus and I get to preform this song I’m so excited
The feel good got me. I can’t help but give in 😭
This was sung by my choir in school and played at our friend's funeral. She was in choir with us. I miss her so much but i stay strong for her.
You have taken the words out of my mouth (rest in ✌ ☮ Ilona Bailey) an Colonial Forge Chorus Alumni)
This is a really good song and i'm singing it this year for my freshman year.
I’m in 6th grade-
same oml
I sang this in 7th grade :)
@@katherine4795same
@@katherine4795I’m in 8th now😭
I got to work with the writer of this song for my one time honor choir last night, and it was beautiful.
Greg Gilpin is definitely getting the noble prize
I’m in a choir and we are doing this song!
My school mixedchoir did this one when I was currently a sophomore and now I'm a senior in high school for our winter choir concert my sophomore year
Singing this beauty in our choir and we love it!
I listened to the first 3 pages and loved it!!!! But, I did finish it tho!!! #BESTsongSOfar!!!
Absolutely beautiful
this song is so pretty i loved singing it!!!
Singing this for my concert! One of my favorites
I will randomly hum this song 🎵
Awesome!
This is so awesome; Greg Gilpin is so accomplished 😀
My school was going to sing this for our concert. The bass notes are in such an awkward place.
Masses of luck :)
Same! Ours is too!
I can't believe I sang this song in choir (6 years ago) ❤
Just beautiful!
I sang this song in my choir
amazing singing my mind blow up
Very emotional song for the heights senior class falcon Ritz
Such a fun lively piece!
Ab;ba fa4het
I’ve sung this song last year at school
I’m doing this in my school choir to 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊
It's rlly good!!!
I’m singing this song for choir
This is so true i sing this at smoot
We sang this song in choir.
i sang this last year in womens choir at my school
This was so amazing ✨ 😮
Amazing 🎉
I’m singing this song in choirs
I had to sing this in 10th grade
Im singing this tomorrow for my chorus .😔
I sang this before at Roy Thomson hall
Kabayo fish
Good
no idea why theres a drumset in the song if theres no sheet music for it LMFAO. its ok though i wrote my part and it sounded good at the concert
Are choir at school is singing this at Bush Gardenś
oh😮😊😊
So this is what our class is singing💀
Our school choir is singing this at a performance... The notes are WAY too high for most of the tenors...
well, this is 🎵whyyyyyyy we practice🎵
I have a conceart of this song 🎉
I was wondering why i was able to sing tenor notes perfectly fine, then i remembered i went to tenor due to too much altos
I’m here after he got his first hate letter for this piece 😂😂😂😂
Same! And while I can see why this piece is not everyone’s cup of tea, I don’t see why someone felt the need to send in hate mail…
At least Greg delivered with the dramatic reading lol
The bass clef makes me wanna die
I gaet
😮😮😮😮😮
I love my choir
I’m singing this and I’m competing against another school I’m so scared
ly
Its like a prefcata song
😂
I sang this in my choir