Sure On This Shining Night

[nartard34]

soloist epic job!

[bigdigger87]

@nartard34 That's my Hannah!!!

[carlosbee1]

This is the best version is the best. I had the honor of being directed by him at UNO.

[Sarahridinhy]

^^have you checked out Song to the Moon by STroope?? it's genious

[Fusiondoom]

Stroope's version is the most haunting and memorable version of the text, even better than Barber's imo!

[a185545]

@Fusiondoom What about the Lauridsen? It's hard to beat that one.

[Fusiondoom]

Lauridsen's is pleasing, "pretty", but Stroope's is by far the most lingering, haunting of all of them. Stroope was not afraid to use a sense of dissonance and texture that the others didn't venture towards. it is simply my fave out of all the renditions. IMO

[a185545]

@Fusiondoom I see where you're coming from. It is a great piece.

[tgipson30238]

@Fusiondoom I absolutely agree! Although both are FANTASTIC, I have to say that Stroope's interpretation leaves a sense of wonder and tranquility for the audience a tad more than Lauridsen's.

[StephFish1004]

I'm so glad you put this video up. I'm singing it with my choir and you can really hear the alto part in this video. It's helping me learn my part.

You guys did amazing on this.

[cubspiano]

Simply Fantastic! 

[annelehua]

I"ve done two versions of this song and stroope's is the best! he is my idol!

[tgipson30238]

this is the absolute best arrangement of this song! I love Stroope and it is amazing how he took Agee's poem and transformed it into a magical experience. Dont get me wrong, Barber and Lauridrsen did a fabulous job with this piece as well, but props go to Stroope always!

[bigdigger87]

This same soloist was an All-State soloist in 2005 I believe for the Lamentations of Jeremiah performance with the mixed choir. I sing with her in this choir

[BigSquirt1987]

@tgipson30238 I have done Lauridsen's version of this song and am now doing Stroope's. I would actually put them on about the same level. The Lauriden Nocturnes are in my opinion his best works. As far as Stroope is concerned, I don't think that I CAN pick a favorite. It's all amazing!

[tgipson30238]

I understand. I've performed all three arrangements and the Lauridsen arrangement nearly put me to tears, but there is just something about the Stroope arrangement that gives me the chills! I absolutely LOVE "Nocturnes" and it is one of my favorite choral works by Lauridsen. I would say it ties with "Le Chansons de Roses". I love them both equally!

[jmbstudent]

This is the version we sang in choir.... so beautiful. I prefer this version to the other one

[boomboom2009]

you guys did it beautifully.

[kahluabisque]

This is a rare arrang. of This Tune.. Reminds me of my college choir days. Damn I miss singing with my peeps...

[Gat0839]

I love my Raven!!!!! " Here I am to Worship!"

[shnagabad]

simply beautiful...

[myoctoberrust]

this is such a beautiful song and it is a shame there isnt anymore videos, though this choir sang it so well, they wouldnt be necessary

[YouBettahWork]

This is the only version of this song I can find on YouTube. Gorgeous!

[bigdigger87]

Raven sucks

[TornByARose]

Ahhhh I love this song so much. We just did it for the California All-State Honor Choir. :)

[ale5728]

This choir is awesome and should have more renditions on here. I thought I read somewhere in the Longview Newspaper that ETBU Concert Choir was doing a 'World Premeiere' song! Where's that song, By Daniel Gawthrop?

[jomoses07]

i don't think its appropiate to put that song on here when the music has not been published all the way...

[jomoses07]

i guess i can....

[TheTruestBlue]

Stroope is fantastic. Your choir is great, too. I love this arrangement. My choir is doing this right now. The "Hearts all whole" part sends shivers down my spine.

[bro3830]

Mr. Moore is still doing amazing things with his choirs. I graduated from ETBU in May of 2006. This is also one of my favorites. Please post more ETBU concerts on here, I miss these days.

[jomoses07]

How did you know that this was ETBU?

[bro3830]

Because that's Mr. Moore directing, and y'all are singing in the chapel. I said in my comment that I graduated from ETBU in May '06. I was a music education major. I'm hoping to come see you sing in the Centrum in Houston on the first.

[bigdigger87]

Did you know my sister, DarMiesha Growe?

[bro3830]

DarMiesha was my bud! I lost her phone number after I graduated...my phone was ruined. I heard about your loss, and my heart and prayers went out for your family. I hope she is doing well. This is Josh Broomas by the way....Tell her I said hi and that I would like to know how she is doing!

[myoctoberrust]

stroope is incredible

[jomoses07]

This video is amazing