ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHOIR
Quer, from Old French cuer, from Latin chorus.
10 QUOTES WITH «CHOIR»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
choir.
The first time I sang in the church choir; two hundred people changed their religion.
I studied voice when I was at school, and I was in the chamber choir, and I studied music theory as well, so I guess a lot of it came from being taught at school.
My grandmother took me to church on Sunday all day long, every Sunday into the night. Then Monday evening was the missionary meeting. Tuesday evening was usher board meeting. Wednesday evening was prayer meeting. Thursday evening was visit the sick. Friday evening was choir practice. I mean, and at all those gatherings, we sang.
All the choir of heaven and furniture of earth - in a word, all those bodies which compose the frame of the world - have not any subsistence without a mind.
As a boy soprano in the high school choir, I later sang a solo during the carol service at Canterbury Cathedral, but I was too young to secure the Freddy Eynsford-Hill role in our production of 'My Fair Lady' - and far too timid to have thought to audition for it.
It was my Mum who got me into singing properly - she knew I had to do something with my voice because she knew I was talented. She was the one who pushed me into joining a choir all those years ago, when I was about 12. I remember she told me to start with the choir and just see where it took me.
I was a choir boy for 3 years in high school at St. George's in Newport, Rhode Island.
Writing songs out of my faith was a real natural progression. I grew up singing in my dad's choir and singing with my family. Christian music became the music that I identified myself with and was a way that I expressed my faith. Even at a public school I would take my Christian music in and play it for my friends.
I was on the cheerleading squad and drama and the choir, but I was friends with everybody. I was not a partier. I was too Type A and crazy about my grades, but I was still there at everything.
I got put out of my church choir because my pastor said, 'We can't have baby sister singing the blues and coming in here and singing on Sunday morning.'
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHOIR»
Discover the use of
choir in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
choir and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Inspiration for the
Choir
Each includes a brief story expounding on a musical or seasonal topic and concludes with a short prayer. This collection is a great way to increase your choir's commitment to God.
Louise's seven year old son has been sent away to boarding school against her wishes, and she misses him desperately.
3
The Essential Bach
Choir
Discussion of original performance conventions of Bach's sacred works - cantatas, Passions, masses - by practising musician and director of Taverner choir.
4
A Timbered
Choir: The Sabbath Poems, 1979-1997
A collection of poems written outdoors on Sunday mornings over a span of more than two decades explores the beauty and spirituality of the natural world
5
Fire for the
Choir: Motivation for
Choir Members
This is an excellent guide that is designed for anyone who participates in music ministry: choir directors, choir members, organists, pastors, music committee members, and worship committee members. "I recommend Fire For The Choir.
Ellis Dillard Thompson, 2000
6
The Russian Court Chapel
Choir, 1796-1917
The authors discussed in this volume depict music as a mystical, shamanistic, and spiritual power that can miraculously transform the realities of the soul and of the world.
Each frail and human dilemma took its part in the greater turmoil of Chapter and Close and the final battle for the survival of the Choir.
All I heard was the word First before I jumped up in the air, pumping my fists,
signifying to everyone in Boston's TD Garden that First Jamaica Ministries had
won the Eastern Regional Gospel Choir Championship, and even more
importantly ...
9
How does your
choir grow?
The sixth book in Abingdon's series of how-to books for church musicians desiring further training, How Does Your Choir Grow? treats the subject of recruiting and maintaining choir members, a key task in the role of church music leadership ...
10
The
Choir Member's Companion
The Choir Member's Companion is designed for use by individual choir members in a local church adult choir. The book is intended for choir members to better understand musical symbols, terminology, and symbols used in choral music.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHOIR»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
choir is used in the context of the following news items.
DC Boys Choir ready to hit the high notes in Italy's renowned basilicas
They are just some of the impressive youngsters you'll find in the D.C. Boys Choir, a 30-member group of music lovers who seem to have been ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
Dumfries trades choir continues to impress
A choir from Dumfries made up of local tradesmen is continuing to impress with their singing ability. The builders, joiners and plasterers from ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
Mount Druitt Indigenous Youth Choir revives Dharug language
While Dharug has sometimes been considered a dead or dying language, the choir is one of several revitalisation programs underway. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
Glee actor Kevin McHale stars in new film, The Choir
When lively school choir teacher Wooly bounds onto the screen to encourage his troubled-yet-talented singing protege in The Choir, it's hard ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
Try the Rock Choir at special workshop this summer
If you love singing and fancy making sweet harmonies to a classic Beatles track, then Rock Choir's fun summer singing workshop is for you! «Milngavie Herald, Jul 15»
Singin' in the rain at Chester's choir day
Choirs familiar to the city included Fireflies, Vocalize, Dee Sign Choir, Signature and A Handbag of Harmonies, who were joined by newly ... «ChesterChronicle.co.uk, Jul 15»
Did World Choir Games help turn All-Star Game spotlight on …
Diocesan Boys' School Choir of Hong Kong performed at the World Choir Games Champions Concert on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts ... «WCPO, Jul 15»
Wexford choir hit the high notes for local charity at fundrasing event
Wexford Able-Disabled Club were singing the praises of the Wexford Male Voice Choir when they presented them with a cheque recently. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
Not Preaching to the Choir: Speaking to Friends about Politics
Often, activists are relegated to preaching to the choir. To me, that is boring and uninspiring work. Sure, I love to chat with leftists about theory, ... «teleSUR English, Jul 15»
Phoenix Boys Choir Sets 2015-16 Songs for Our Heroes Concert …
The Phoenix Boys Choir announces its 2015-16 Songs for Our Heroes, a free concert series for the public, in which the Choir is able to thank ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
