So great that you see that. Apparently the effect was the same when a US Army band played this in Leningrad during the Cold War. This is how the Holy Spirit works!
Incredible performance. Congratulations to each and every singer AND to the artistic director and, of course, to the musicians. I haven't heard a better performance of Copland's Promise of Living.
Question: How do you instantly turn a group of kids in ordinary clothes into stars; into people of substance and meaning and warmth and truth; into world-changers; into people who can fill and warm a heart even as they break it ? Answer: give them a piece of transcending, incomparable, unique art from that world-known genius trio of Copland-Everett-Holy Spirit. I have never seen an audience coming across this that is not completely lost in stunned admiration and wild enthusiasm for the majesty and beauty of what they have encountered. Of course: it's God lifting back that curtain just a little for us. My only other thought ... a bit of sympathy for the duo that had to come on as the next act after this (05:33). It takes a moment or two to "come down to earth" after "The Promise of Living" has been performed ... but far better still if we never allow ourselves to do that. I can surely recommend that, given the 7 gifts the Spirit/Paraclete has to offer those who love It/Him.
Marvellous! Very moving! ❤
A very moving performance. The members of the choir obviously enjoyed singing Copland's work.
If we have ever needed a song for our times, this would be the one ! Thank you for this wonderful production! You all sing beautifully with one voice!
Love wins every time.
So great that you see that. Apparently the effect was the same when a US Army band played this in Leningrad during the Cold War. This is how the Holy Spirit works!
Sobbing. Quietly.
Incredible performance. Congratulations to each and every singer AND to the artistic director and, of course, to the musicians. I haven't heard a better performance of Copland's Promise of Living.
Question: How do you instantly turn a group of kids in ordinary clothes into stars; into people of substance and meaning and warmth and truth; into world-changers; into people who can fill and warm a heart even as they break it ? Answer: give them a piece of transcending, incomparable, unique art from that world-known genius trio of Copland-Everett-Holy Spirit. I have never seen an audience coming across this that is not completely lost in stunned admiration and wild enthusiasm for the majesty and beauty of what they have encountered. Of course: it's God lifting back that curtain just a little for us.
My only other thought ... a bit of sympathy for the duo that had to come on as the next act after this (05:33). It takes a moment or two to "come down to earth" after "The Promise of Living" has been performed ... but far better still if we never allow ourselves to do that. I can surely recommend that, given the 7 gifts the Spirit/Paraclete has to offer those who love It/Him.
I have goosebumps, to be in that room 🤩
Fantastic!
Exciting!
Wow beautiful job guys. Next time wear tennis shoes or NO to eliminate the very loud clunking as y'all are walking across the stage. Its distracting.