2006 Episcopal Convention

A joint effort by the Utah Deputation to capture the action, feelings, and photos of this historic General Convention.

Monday, June 19, 2006

Music at the Convention Eucharists

I am so impressed with the diversity of music we have had in our Eucharists. To give you an idea of the various styles we have heard:

Tuesday, June 13 - The Choir of Trinity Church (here in Columbus), accompanied by the organ, and a cantor
Wednesday, June 14 - The Windy Village Trio, a woodwind trio consisting of an oboe, a clarinet, and a bassoon
Thursday, June 15 - The Dayton Deanery Choir, accompanied by the organ, and a cantor
Friday, June 16 - a vocal quartet, singing in English and Spanish
Saturday, June 17 - a brass orchestra, with trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba and percussion
Sunday, June 18 - Jazz Sunday, a jazz combo with trombone, trumpet, saxophone, piano, bass guitar, and drums
Today, June 19 - Elisabeth Von Trapp, with cellist accompaniament

My favorite has been so far the Jazz Sunday combo. They come from Houston, I think, and Bishop Griswold announced after the service that the group had been stranded in Houston, arriving sometime during the night without their luggage or instruments. Somehow they rounded up instruments and made a trip to WalMart for some fresh clothing to wear. The group that stayed to listed to them play several spiritual favorites with a jazz flavor (Jesus Loves Me, eg) wanted to know where to get CDs. When I find out, I'll let everyone know - this is great music!!

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