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Colorado Major State Day Sunday, October 16, 2005 Photos from Service: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 News Release | Sunday’s Sermon | State Day Calendar | Back to State Days Click on the photos for larger version (225 dpi)
Photo 1: The 50 voice Jefferson Unitarian Church Choir of Golden, Colorado, under the direction of Keith Arnold, called the Cathedral’s congregation to worship in an a cappella choral prelude to a special service celebrating Colorado and its citizens at Washington National Cathedral on October 16, 2005. As part of its national ministry, Washington National Cathedral offers prayers for the people and leaders of each state annually. The Cathedral elevates each state in celebration with a major observance once every four years. During the rehearsal Mr. Arnold listened intently as the members of the Jefferson Unitarian Church Choir projected their voices from behind the altar and across the soaring nave of the Cathedral before the service. He jogged up the center aisle and took another sounding as 50 voices combined into a four-part harmony. “More bass, more bass,” he urged. “I hear a lot of soprano. Tenors, I hear a couple of individual voices. Be one voice.” When rehearsal was complete, Arnold offered final advice: “Let’s have a great time!” The Jefferson Unitarian Church Choir rehearsed since April for its Cathedral performance that consisted of eight pieces. “Jubilant Song” was written by Timothy Snyder of Boulder, while “Deep Peace” was composed by Bill Douglas, also of Boulder. “Deep Peace” featured a flute solo by choir member Carol Ganow. |
