Personal Narrative: My First Collegiate Choir Concert

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I attended my first collegiate choral concert on Friday October 17, at Concordia University Irvine’s CU Center. The only other choral concerts I have attended in my lifetime were when I was a part of the choir at my elementary school. The performance began at 7:30 p.m. and lasted about an hour and a half with no intermission. The musical event was conducted by Dr. Marin Jacobson and accompanied by Dr. Rachel Schrag. It was the Fall Choral Concert and Concordia’s Donne di Canto and Men’s chorus performed a total of 14 pieces, including “Sing a New Song to the Lord,” “Heart, We Will Forget Him,” “Old Dan Tucker,” and “Benediction.” The 13 works were grouped into 5 categories: Psalms of Praise and Meditation; Songs of Faith and Praise; Two Emily Dickinson Settings; Folksongs for Men; and Spiritual Blessings. …show more content…

This work is in a major key with a syncopated rhythm throughout. The dynamics changed suddenly as the musical selection continued, for instance there was a time when the volume of the women’s voices changed dramatically from pianissimo to fortissimo. There was repetition in the lyrics being sung causing the texture to be homophonic. I was astounded with the range and beauty of the women’s voices. They did a wonderful job hitting the notes and looked comfortable and confident on

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