Through
all of my ministr(ies), I have supported
choirs. I think the ministerial interest was important if not critical in most cases. These may not be choirs as the reader imagines them. Each had its own strong character, singing (in turn)
historical classics (above), European classics, South African
classics, and African classics -- and in one case, impromptu selections. The various choirs (in turn) used sheet music, the tonic
solfa, or no musical score at all. They were accompanied by the organ, flute guitar, piano, beating books (a South African special), and so on.
OBSERVATION: This suggests something important. As minister, I
drew out choirs, rather than determining what they would be. It is a Congregational attitude. This is a choir in Sea Point, Cape Town. The choir master is Ricardo Lagiard (third from the left). Perhaps, in a future post, what choirs are
for.
2 comments:
Yes. There is ONE comment. I, the choir master, have read these lines with enormous gladness and gratitude to Thomas and all his family, who made us feel as genuine Christians.
A comment from the great choirmaster himself! I need hardly mention that all have been mere pretenders since then. It was a pleasure to know you, and now the great Argentina has that pleasure.
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