Some Ward choirs take a hiatus during the Summer. That is understandable since many families take vacations during the break from school. However, summer is a great time to sing. The Patriotic and Pioneer holidays are perfect themes for special musical numbers during the summer. Then again, just seeing the rejuvenation of growing things during summer is another wonderful topic to help choose music. It may be tricky, but it is possible to plan for the Choir to sing and still navigate around people's schedules.
"Forget Me Not, O Lord" is a song celebrating the beauties of nature during Spring and Summer. With words by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, from his famous talk "Forget Me Not" of October 2011, this song compares the little forget-me-not flower to our own yearnings never to be overlooked or forgotten by the Lord. The song is a good reminder that the Lord loves each of us and will always answer our prayers and give us comfort.
"Forget Me Not, O Lord" is a song celebrating the beauties of nature during Spring and Summer. With words by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, from his famous talk "Forget Me Not" of October 2011, this song compares the little forget-me-not flower to our own yearnings never to be overlooked or forgotten by the Lord. The song is a good reminder that the Lord loves each of us and will always answer our prayers and give us comfort.
"My Promised Land" SATB is a song honoring the beauties of America plus paying tribute to the Book of Mormon prophecies that it is a choice land above all others. It was ordained to be the cradle of Liberty, that in as much as the people serve God, they will prosper in the land.
"America, the Beautiful" was written first for an a cappella Women's trio. It is good to use for times when the venue has no piano or other means of accompaniment. Later, a part for Men (modified SSATB) was added for use in a similar situation when piano accompaniment was not possible. It is essentially the SSA arrangement with added parts for men, mostly combined unison. (This is an especially good choice in situations where the Women singers of the group are more numerous than the men.)
"America, the Beautiful" was written first for an a cappella Women's trio. It is good to use for times when the venue has no piano or other means of accompaniment. Later, a part for Men (modified SSATB) was added for use in a similar situation when piano accompaniment was not possible. It is essentially the SSA arrangement with added parts for men, mostly combined unison. (This is an especially good choice in situations where the Women singers of the group are more numerous than the men.)
"Building on a Legacy of Faith" SATB with 2 Flutes honors both the Pioneers who crossed the plains and the new convert pioneers across the world who join the church due to the efforts of modern missionary work.
Always a favorite, "Come, Come Ye Saints" SSATB with Violin or Harmonica was written for a Pioneer Day theatrical production. The long introduction with speaking lines could be eliminated. There is also a Women's version "Come, Come Ye Saints" SSAA with Violin and Flute.
Summer is a very satisfying time to create choral music!
Always a favorite, "Come, Come Ye Saints" SSATB with Violin or Harmonica was written for a Pioneer Day theatrical production. The long introduction with speaking lines could be eliminated. There is also a Women's version "Come, Come Ye Saints" SSAA with Violin and Flute.
Summer is a very satisfying time to create choral music!
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