Archive for October, 2007
Saturday, October 20th, 2007
After rehearsing some of the most amazing music in my life for the past month and a half, it’s hard to believe the concert is over. Overall, it went very well and Dr. Forrest had nothing but good things to say about it. 
I was talking to a former music teacher of mine after the first performance. The first thing he said was something to the effect of, “That was probably the most amazing music I have heard in my life. Nothing was lacking.”
I was super-privileged to be a part of this choir, and in a sense, I think I had one of the best “seats” in the house – front row, dead center. I got to see and follow every one of Dr. Cook’s gestures. I’m sure the overall sound was better out in the house (what with the percussion and everything), so I can’t wait to hear the recording!
The next big thing for my choir (Concert Choir) is Christmas Vespers in December. We will be singing 5 numbers (4 of which I haven’t seen yet – we’ve been so busy working on Forrest music lately). More later…
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007
If you are in the Greenville/Bob Jones area and haven’t yet procured (free) tickets for this Friday’s concert, consider this as a virtual elbow jab. *nudge* If you haven’t yet heard of this concert, let me fill you in.
This Friday, October 19th, the Bob Jones University Chorale and Concert Choir are joining forces for “ForrestFest: A Welcome Home Concert.” The concert, which will be performed at 6:30 and again at 8pm in Stratton Hall, features the works of Dan Forrest. The concert lineup is:
- Arise, Shine!
- Three Nocturnes for Chorus and Percussion
- Basque Lullaby
- You are the Music
- Oread Farewell
Dan Forrest will be speaking at the concert as well. Rehearsals for the concert have been going extremely well. I am very excited to be a part of this concert (singing Baritone). It will be a very rewarding concert both for us performing and especially for you, the listener.
UPDATE: I have good news and bad news. The good news is that we’re sold out, and the bad news is that we’re sold out… Non-ticketholders can still get in, though. You just won’t get your choice of seats.
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
Recently, my friend (and President of Mission Prayer Band here at BJU), Josh Michalek, asked me to design a poster for the upcoming Student Body Prayer Rally. The theme is “Are You Thirsty?” taken from Isaiah 55:1.
Come, everyone who thirsts,
come to the waters;
and he who has no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without price.
(ESV)
They just had them printed today, and now the posters are hung all over campus. Click the thumbnail here to see a larger version. I created this poster with The GIMP in Ubuntu Linux. The font-face is Mg Open Cosmetica.
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
I recently came across a very nifty-looking screensaver from PixelBreaker. It’s called PolarClock. You can see a picture of it by clicking the thumbnail here. If you care to use it, here’s some instructions (for Windows users).
- Go to the site and click the link for the Windows ZIP file under the Download section.
- Extract the contents of the zipped folder
- Run (double-click) the .exe file included in the package. Wait a few seconds.
- This should install the screensaver with all the rest of your screensavers. You can adjust the settings however you please.
It’s cool, but I probably spend too much time looking at it while it’s running (which isn’t exactly the whole point of a screensaver). Enjoy!
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
The BJU Museum & Gallery recently released information for their next Living Gallery presentation in March of 2008. Click here for more information. Not only is their site well designed, but the video introduction is also very sharp.
Two years ago I was privileged to sing in the choir for Living Gallery. Since we were hidden under a scrim in the orchestra pit, many people didn’t know we were there and thought the music was pre-recorded.
A Living Gallery presentation is really one of a kind. As I’m aware, we may be the only people that do this sort of presentation in the Western Hemisphere. Nevertheless, it normally draws a large crowd – about a total of 15,000+ visitors. If you decide to come, you won’t regret it.
I was super-privileged to be a part of this choir, and in a sense, I think I had one of the best “seats” in the house – front row, dead center. I got to see and follow every one of Dr. Cook’s gestures. I’m sure the overall sound was better out in the house (what with the percussion and everything), so I can’t wait to hear the recording!
