OMG! I miss the great hymns of our beloved church. I grew up AME all my life and I can really appreciate this song. I'm in tearings cause of power in this hymn and knowing the truth behind it! R.I.P. Dr. Carter and Ernie Saunders!
This is the first version I heard of this song. Since this was posted, I have another version that I like as well. May you rest in peace, Ernie. What a blessing to the MSU Choir you have been.
I finally found the vid with Ernest Saunders in a tux. Agree that the arrangement and phrasing (and the conducting and his voice!) is what makes the song so exceptional! I have the video bookmarked on my computer and play the video frequently. Is there anyone else out there who has the musical talent of Dr. Carter and Mr. Saunders?
After 15 years I finally learned the name of this exceptional soloist. Thank you. Miss Dr. Carter also. Looked forward to his annual concerts in DC/Silver Spring area. None like him.
I was on a different tap with autoplay on when this video started playing. I came back to this tab to see a man singing and all I could say was you got to be kidding me!
@1pastorson, you are right he rocked every where he went, I'll never forget growing as a kid I admit I was scared of him because of his one finger, I remember telling my mom, she told me baby he is harmless and a wonder person, so I did he was very friendly and when he used to sing in the state choir under the direction of the late sister kitty his voice was phenomenal and could hit notes that even some women couldnt do where with them they would jack up the song.....lol Rip ES
@Dr. Tara - I could have sworn I saved the “Ernest Saunders in black tux” version. Now I can’t find it! This version is exquisite but the “black tux” version is slightly more moving, to me anyway. Maybe because it seems longer. I thought I had bookmarked the link but can’t find it. It’s in PBS Great performances special, which is about an hour long. He sings at the 45 minute mark, just after one of the conductor’s interviews. (To the best of my recollection).
A lot of Know vocalist came from Morgan choir under Mr. Carter like R&B singers Tonya Blount, Tank, jazz sinfer Messalique aka Messa, gospel singer Jason Nelson and more!!
You're right❤. Tanya Blount was there that night, and performed "Through the rain". I can't remember if Jason was there, but Jonathan Nelson was definitely there. And yes one of my favorite singers and people, Maysa Leak was there and performed "Can we change the world". We wom three Emmy's for Maryland Public Television for this concert, and have great memories of these times❤❤. Ernie was literally like an angel. One of the sweetest people I have ever met.
Great version of Great is thy faithfulness but I'm looking for the version in which he was wearing a black tux? It was shown on Maryland Public TV. Anyone have that video. Don't misunderstand. I love this version too but that black tux version is beyond awesome. Better camera angles too.
Eric Conway is the new director and conductor for the Morgan State University choir and orchestra, he's been in that position since Dr. Nathan Carter's death in 2004 (14 years ago)
Ernest saunders, he was a music major at morgan when dr. Carter was the conductor, he was a counter-tenor (a male soprano). He passed in October of 2004 (three months after dr. Carter passed)
I recall hearing him sing "His Eye is on the Sparrow" but can't find it anywhere. That was the first time I heard his voice and I was awed. I think it was on a PBS special on the choir and Dr. Carter. Anyone know if there is a recording of it anywhere on line?
OMG!!! HOW DID HE DIE!!! i had "heard" he may have passed, but i wasnt sure. i kno he worked with the wilmington-chester mass choir...and their founder, also namked ernie passed in '91....
I remember the first time I attended New J, I heard this voice, sounded female like, sooooo heavenly, I was like who was that singing? Of course it was the one and only Ernie Saunders. I could listen to him sing forever. It broke my heart when he passed, he'll forever have a special place in my heart,
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God, I miss this boy.
Thank you sooo much for poastng this.
Ernie Saunders.... the one and the only.
R.I.P.
I miss my friend Ernie. He use to rock the church with his singing. New Jerusalem forever.
I can't imagine a more moving rendition than this one - simply perfection.
So beautiful that it brings me to tears. The special phrasing and emotion of the soloist is exquisite. Excellent job by the conductor!
The countertenor voice has really been brought to new heights in the Morgan Choir!
Ernie was like a son to us and a blessing to our family. I like many, many others miss him.
Was Ernie a Baltimorian? What happened to him?
Gorgeous. Brings tears to my eyes.
OMG! I miss the great hymns of our beloved church. I grew up AME all my life and I can really appreciate this song. I'm in tearings cause of power in this hymn and knowing the truth behind it! R.I.P. Dr. Carter and Ernie Saunders!
I am born and raised AME... I love this song of the church!!
This is the first version I heard of this song. Since this was posted, I have another version that I like as well. May you rest in peace, Ernie. What a blessing to the MSU Choir you have been.
I'm fine as long as I plan on hearing his voice,
but if I stumble across something like this,
4 and a half years later, it still breaks me down.
His voice is extrordinary. Every time I hear him sing this song I get emotional
Lord, I miss my cousin Nathan.
So do I and many, many, many others Iola.
Aww, yes, he taught us a lot!
I finally found the vid with Ernest Saunders in a tux. Agree that the arrangement and phrasing (and the conducting and his voice!) is what makes the song so exceptional! I have the video bookmarked on my computer and play the video frequently. Is there anyone else out there who has the musical talent of Dr. Carter and Mr. Saunders?
Can you share the link?
After 15 years I finally learned the name of this exceptional soloist. Thank you. Miss Dr. Carter also. Looked forward to his annual concerts in DC/Silver Spring area. None like him.
He inspires me. This is much better than the other recording MSU did. Oh, he's so amazing (E. Saunders that is)
I was on a different tap with autoplay on when this video started playing. I came back to this tab to see a man singing and all I could say was you got to be kidding me!
amazing voice and inspiring
He was the best!!!!
Yesss.
I miss being on the choir and I miss Dr. Carter.
@1pastorson, you are right he rocked every where he went, I'll never forget growing as a kid I admit I was scared of him because of his one finger, I remember telling my mom, she told me baby he is harmless and a wonder person, so I did he was very friendly and when he used to sing in the state choir under the direction of the late sister kitty his voice was phenomenal and could hit notes that even some women couldnt do where with them they would jack up the song.....lol Rip ES
misterjgl he passed away?
@@msummer6926 In 2004 😞
Yes his voice was truly a gift from God. I’m sure he’s singing on the Heavenly choir 🙏🏿💯🙏🏿❤️😇
so much more accomplished than the recent recording from Morgan state university.
CLASSIC!!!
@Dr. Tara - I could have sworn I saved the “Ernest Saunders in black tux” version. Now I can’t find it! This version is exquisite but the “black tux” version is slightly more moving, to me anyway. Maybe because it seems longer. I thought I had bookmarked the link but can’t find it. It’s in PBS Great performances special, which is about an hour long. He sings at the 45 minute mark, just after one of the conductor’s interviews. (To the best of my recollection).
th-cam.com/video/ZvAuw4xsF1c/w-d-xo.html
Skip to (27:30) 🙂
My GOD!
Amazing
A lot of Know vocalist came from Morgan choir under Mr. Carter like R&B singers Tonya Blount, Tank, jazz sinfer Messalique aka Messa, gospel singer Jason Nelson and more!!
You're right❤. Tanya Blount was there that night, and performed "Through the rain". I can't remember if Jason was there, but Jonathan Nelson was definitely there. And yes one of my favorite singers and people, Maysa Leak was there and performed "Can we change the world". We wom three Emmy's for Maryland Public Television for this concert, and have great memories of these times❤❤. Ernie was literally like an angel. One of the sweetest people I have ever met.
that boy betta sang!
He ain't playn.
Great version of Great is thy faithfulness but I'm looking for the version in which he was wearing a black tux? It was shown on Maryland Public TV. Anyone have that video. Don't misunderstand. I love this version too but that black tux version is beyond awesome. Better camera angles too.
Jennifer Haken It’s the Silver Anniversary one that has the tuxes. The person that put it up is named Eric Conway.
Eric Conway is the new director and conductor for the Morgan State University choir and orchestra, he's been in that position since Dr. Nathan Carter's death in 2004 (14 years ago)
I am also in search for the arrangement that I watched on PBS. Thinking about it still gives me goosebumps
@@gerrellewilson9228 So Gerrell, who is this outstanding "soloist"? Is he a Morgan grad? A music major?
Ernest saunders, he was a music major at morgan when dr. Carter was the conductor, he was a counter-tenor (a male soprano). He passed in October of 2004 (three months after dr. Carter passed)
Baltimore!! Dats Mah College.
I recall hearing him sing "His Eye is on the Sparrow" but can't find it anywhere. That was the first time I heard his voice and I was awed. I think it was on a PBS special on the choir and Dr. Carter. Anyone know if there is a recording of it anywhere on line?
RHAPSODY IN BLUE brought me here.
I miss Dr. Carter and Earnie Saunders. There is a another countertenor at Morgan now, I think his name is Thomas.
I agree
Takes forever to start.
was that a man singing the lead? Wow! What a voice!
OMG!!! HOW DID HE DIE!!! i had "heard" he may have passed, but i wasnt sure. i kno he worked with the wilmington-chester mass choir...and their founder, also namked ernie passed in '91....
@preachazkid09 Yes it is.
Shango, I miss Ernie too, Monique
is that Ernest Saunders?
Yes
you'd think that was a real mezzo soprano female
There's only one
i thought that was a female that was good!
I remember the first time I attended New J, I heard this voice, sounded female like, sooooo heavenly, I was like who was that singing? Of course it was the one and only Ernie Saunders. I could listen to him sing forever. It broke my heart when he passed, he'll forever have a special place in my heart,