Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Sing Your Way Home

Tim and I went to hear our niece and nephew perform in a concert Monday night. Elijah and Alyssa are members of the Utah Children's Choir. They had to audition and practice once a week.

The Concert Choir sings an advanced repertoire. The children are taught to sing in several different languages as they learn pieces from the master composers and multicultural folk songs. Twentieth century music also plays an important part in the repertoire along with international folk songs and spirituals. The choir is directed by Kay Asay. She is so charming and full of energy! 

We were so impressed to hear them sing in different languages and that they had memorized so many songs.

 Elijah is in the Concert Choir and Alyssa is in the Choristers

At one point the director invited all the siblings of the choir members to come on stage and they all sang, "Sing Your Way Home." 

Alyssa and Elijah love singing in the choir and we were so proud of them. It was a wonderful concert.

Bravo to you both!

Sing your way home at the close of the day.
Sing your way home; drive the shadows away.
Smile every mile, for wherever you roam
It will brighten your road, it will lighten your load
If you sing your way home.