Thanks to everyone who sang at the Memorial Day service at the Middleton Pioneer Cemetery. We had 24 of our 36, and that was great for a holiday I'd say.
The choir sang, The Lord is My Shepherd arr. by Howard Goodall, followed by
The Star Spangled Banner--newly arranged for this event by-- me! It was hot off the press, or printer at our rehearsal Thursday night. After a few edits, I think it's set--at least until next year. Fun.
We concluded with John Rutter's for the Beauty of the Earth. It was a beautiful morning, and we were so blessed that it didn't rain, and we didn't freeze in our short sleeve shirts!
I have to say that singing, being outdoors, and listening to the three speakers really had a profound effect on me that day. I felt grateful for having that time to reflect and feel gratitude for the sacrifices that so many have given in behalf of our freedoms in this great country. Thank you for being there with me. I hope we can make this an annual even--I'll even select some music just for it.
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