Yes, I, too, can still sing the alto part after learning this in Concert Choir and then singing it in church as the benediction. What a wonderful, wonderful piece of music!!!!
This was my favorite song when I was in my high school choir. Tonite, the biggest influence in my life, my music teacher, passed away. I had to come find this song just to hear it again and remember her. Thank you, your version is the same as ours was. Great job!
This was learned by all Chorus members at Cloverdale High School and we performed it at graduation each year. At the memorial celebration for our band director, students from many years sang this again. It was wonderful.
Thank you. This brings back many joyful memories of singing this with my former choir. Beautiful voices, ladies and gentlemen--and I love the arms around each other.
I have had the most pleasure in doing this meaningful blessing many times over the years- and it still brings me to tears of joy. Your choir did it with PERFECTION, from the blending of the voices to the dynamics, to the excellent diction. I, too, was really impressed with each member of the choir - wrapping their arms around each other - just that simple jesture added so much. May the Lord Bless You and Keep You All! from Brantford, Ontario. Canada. :)
I didn't realise how many schools sang this as a tradition! At my old school, we sang this at the very end of the year at our last concert. The choir president, who's always a senior, gets to conduct it and I remember being up there with everyone, sounding amazing and looking up to see our president with tears just streaming down his face. We all got through the song somehow and I just remember everyone at the end crying and hugging each other relentlessly. This truly is an amazing song. <3
I sang in a state champion school choir in Virginia well over 40 years ago and this song was always our closing number. I can still remember every note of the tenor line and love singing along with this video today.
In April 2010, me along with the Maryville Collge Community Chorus done this song and it is such a beautiful song, it was the first time that I had ever heard it.
every year my choir goes to an invitational at another school. theres 4 other choirs there and at the end of the concert all five choirs sing it together. it sounds soooo beauitful.
i think this is really just a choir anthem, lol our choir sings it too. i could honestly sing it in my sleep. every year during our spring concert colt chorale sings it, and any alumni who were in colt chorale walk on stage with current members and we hold hands and sing. its an incredible tradition and it will be continue to be an amazing way to catch up with people, and a reminder that we're truly never alone.
I sang this over 30 years ago in either high school or junior high and had not heard it since until this video - and what a pleasure. Bravo to the Tyler Junior College A Capella Choir! A beautiful job!
This 'Benediction' was my High School Choir's "Signature" tune, as well...over 40 years ago...and I can still sing the Bass part without even thinking! The glorious "Sevenfold Amen" is a triumph of Choral composition.
@kevieg3 It was also the closing song to every concert our HS choir sang back in the 60s - and it as a tradition that anyone in the audience who had ever been part of the school choir could come up and sing with the current choir. I have always wanted to do that - I wonder if they still invite "old" members up? Hmmm...
Every Friday we would close Assembly at my High School with this. We (Concert Choir) sat in the balcony.
TheKbs24 2 months ago
good one
auspicious99 3 months ago in playlist auspicious99's favorites
Yes, I, too, can still sing the alto part after learning this in Concert Choir and then singing it in church as the benediction. What a wonderful, wonderful piece of music!!!!
airolgadanac 4 months ago
holy cow, this place looks exactly like my college campus chapel!
Renchan45 4 months ago
To whomever...where did y'all get the name "8400 Burr St. Channel. Just curious!
violinhudi 4 months ago
I cant stand clapping masses. Its like they look and react but dont understand. What about giving praise haha?
WeSSENT457 5 months ago
@WeSSENT457 It was a concert, not a mass.
pjsiltala 5 months ago
We always sing this song at the end of any performance at my school in the advanced choir! I absolutley love it!
laciejanelle 6 months ago
Pretty darn good rendition for a junior college choir! Way to go, Tyler JC singers!
SingersLeader 7 months ago
This was my favorite song when I was in my high school choir. Tonite, the biggest influence in my life, my music teacher, passed away. I had to come find this song just to hear it again and remember her. Thank you, your version is the same as ours was. Great job!
jlc3159 8 months ago
This was learned by all Chorus members at Cloverdale High School and we performed it at graduation each year. At the memorial celebration for our band director, students from many years sang this again. It was wonderful.
TrudaLaurel 8 months ago
Thank you. This brings back many joyful memories of singing this with my former choir. Beautiful voices, ladies and gentlemen--and I love the arms around each other.
michelemabelle222 9 months ago
I have had the most pleasure in doing this meaningful blessing many times over the years- and it still brings me to tears of joy. Your choir did it with PERFECTION, from the blending of the voices to the dynamics, to the excellent diction. I, too, was really impressed with each member of the choir - wrapping their arms around each other - just that simple jesture added so much. May the Lord Bless You and Keep You All! from Brantford, Ontario. Canada. :)
choirman57 9 months ago
I learned this as a choirboy in the 1940s and eventually sang it as a bass. There is no better choral benediction.
dickkovar 10 months ago
my choir is singing this! :)
jujubug987 10 months ago
I didn't realise how many schools sang this as a tradition! At my old school, we sang this at the very end of the year at our last concert. The choir president, who's always a senior, gets to conduct it and I remember being up there with everyone, sounding amazing and looking up to see our president with tears just streaming down his face. We all got through the song somehow and I just remember everyone at the end crying and hugging each other relentlessly. This truly is an amazing song. <3
chibichibi9981 10 months ago
Me and my 6th grade class sang this last friday! :)
xxxgiagrlxxx 11 months ago
I sang in a state champion school choir in Virginia well over 40 years ago and this song was always our closing number. I can still remember every note of the tenor line and love singing along with this video today.
meirishguy 1 year ago
Perfect! Our Choral group did this in college. Excellent job!
cbc2u 1 year ago
In April 2010, me along with the Maryville Collge Community Chorus done this song and it is such a beautiful song, it was the first time that I had ever heard it.
pianoplayer29 1 year ago
Everyone who hears this be blessed and comforted.
elaineDPW 1 year ago
I had just learned this song this year as a freshman and i know i'll never forget it, it's to beutiful.
sharece123456789 2 years ago 15
@sharece123456789 me too! :O
ArchuletaObsessed 9 months ago
@sharece123456789 ME too! :)
Catttttie 8 months ago
every year my choir goes to an invitational at another school. theres 4 other choirs there and at the end of the concert all five choirs sing it together. it sounds soooo beauitful.
flaggirl93 2 years ago 2
we sing this at my high school and it gives me goosebumps on the amen's with the t2 and alto's amazing
FenderManiac13 2 years ago 3
i think this is really just a choir anthem, lol our choir sings it too. i could honestly sing it in my sleep. every year during our spring concert colt chorale sings it, and any alumni who were in colt chorale walk on stage with current members and we hold hands and sing. its an incredible tradition and it will be continue to be an amazing way to catch up with people, and a reminder that we're truly never alone.
christyloveslamp 2 years ago 2
I sang this over 30 years ago in either high school or junior high and had not heard it since until this video - and what a pleasure. Bravo to the Tyler Junior College A Capella Choir! A beautiful job!
chicagoman58 2 years ago 3
This 'Benediction' was my High School Choir's "Signature" tune, as well...over 40 years ago...and I can still sing the Bass part without even thinking! The glorious "Sevenfold Amen" is a triumph of Choral composition.
kevieg3 3 years ago 21
Same here! I sang the bass part and still remember it from so long ago.
WestechWatcher 2 years ago 2
@kevieg3
Amen
elaineDPW 1 year ago
@kevieg3 It was also the closing song to every concert our HS choir sang back in the 60s - and it as a tradition that anyone in the audience who had ever been part of the school choir could come up and sing with the current choir. I have always wanted to do that - I wonder if they still invite "old" members up? Hmmm...
Pepper502 1 year ago 2
we have gigs like 25 times during december for the highskool choir.
the people
cry everytime
we
sing it =]]
texxas661 3 years ago 3
We sing this at my high school too... it's so gorgeous. I love it! :)
hopefulshinnguards 3 years ago 4
Very pretty! :) I can't wait to join the choir next semester!
saslovesmusic 3 years ago 2