In a message dated 1/13/01 9:04:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, LYNDA313@a... writes:
<< and you may find many opportunities to perform them [Ned Rorem's "Cycle of Holy Songs"] later, in addition to recitals. I know that I did. >>
Well, I'm sure you mean in church. Just make sure you have a somewhat musically sophisticated congregation. The last time I did one of them, (they are all Psalms so imminatly relevant) one of the more frank congregation members said something to the effect, "Oh, that song went up high and then low and all over the place. I didn't like it!" He has since left that church, doubtless for another that offers Come to Jesus in whole notes. I'm dying to do it again! It's been ages!
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