We began our rehearsal tonight with a review of "Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide" and "Ha Shalom" then Linda introduced us to “Pie Jesu” from the Rutter Requiem.
John Rutter was born in London in 1945 and is a gifted composer, choral conductor, editor, and arranger of many works we are familiar with. This past Christmas concert, we sang his original composition “ Candlelight Carol”. “
Pie Jesu” is a tender prayer pleading God to grant everlasting rest. When I Googled the words “Pie Jesu” for clearer meaning, I found the following: “Pie (the vocative of the word pius) is conventionally translated as "sweet", but normally means "dutiful," "godly," "faithful", or "kind."[2] Requiem (accusative of requies) is often translated as "peace", although that would be pacem, as in "Dona nobis pacem" (Give us peace).”
The other song she introduced was her SSA arrangement of “There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today”. She arranged this while on a mission in SLC. It is arranged for women's voices, organ, & 2 flutes.
Our reportoire to this point is:
"Abide With Me, Tis Eventide"
"Ha Shalom"
"There is Sunshine in My Soul Today"
"Pie Jesu"
Bruce reminded us of the need to sign in on the back table each time we come to practice, and for anyone new to fill out & turn in a registration form. Tuition for this Spring Session is $100 which includes tuition, music, binder, etc. Make tuition checks payable to Linda Walker but give check to Bruce. Deadline for Christmas Concert CD orders is Feb 1. Again make checks payable to Linda Walker but give check to Bruce
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