In mixed choral groups, alto is the part next highest to the soprano – which is usually carrying the melody. It is typically sung by women and is a harmony line. In my experience in church and other choirs, altos typically read music and can ‘hear’ the harmony. They also usually have a lower range …
Category: What?
Jan 06
The State of Confusion / Babel!!!
Do you really want to know what’s on my mind? I’m not sure any of you really do. Maybe you should stop reading now… What many of you want to hear is that I agree or chime in on your position – whether it’s about the virus or politics or social justice. I’m tired…of being …
Dec 08
Cranberry Apple Relish
2 lbs (8 cups) fresh cranberries , coarsely chopped 4 cups peeled and coarsely chopped apples 3 ½ cups sugar 2 cups orange marmalade 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans (I use pecans) ½ cup lemon juice Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Will keep …
Oct 28
A little word game…
Give this PLENTY of thought, and don’t cheat! See if you can figure out what these words have in common. Banana Dresser Grammar Potato Revive Assess Uneven Are you peeking or have you already given up? Give it another try… …
Jan 14
turning your back…on the crowd
This post by Ann Voskamp appeared in front of me this morning. Here’s an excerpt: We all get to choose where we set up the stage of our lives — before the Crowds, the Court, the Congregation, the Critics (inner or otherwise)-– or the Cross of Christ. All except One will assess your performance. …
Jan 01
THRIVE
: to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed 1: to grow vigorously : flourish 2: to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper 3: to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances #oneword365 John 10:10 (KJV)Â The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to …
Nov 18
Fear Not!
To those who think your prayers have all been worthless, to those who think your chains are yours for life, to those who think you cannot leave the darkness and bring your brokenness into the light, Fear not, our God is with us, Emmanuel; redeeming love has come, Fear not, we have a Savior, and …