EDIN March 18, 2009

Voices of Appalachia Choir/ from Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Pass, Kentucky
( which is 120 southwest of Huntington WV/ where my son Tim and his wife Jami live.)

Phil's Notes:
Each morning when I get up I read the local newspaper ( Democrat and
and Chronicle) and I also like to read column of events happening that
day. When I got today's paper, I noted that a group called Voices of
Appalachia were appearing at First Congregation Church of Christ in
Fairport, NY. I later telephoned the church and later in call back
I was informed that it was a singing choir representing their college
in Kentucky and sang folk type songs ( apparently reflecting Appalachia).
I notified my wife Jo Ann and we made our plans to attend the event.
The price was right ( Free/ free will offering) and the particular
subject of Appalachia interested me / as my son and daughter in law /
live not to far from Appalachian area. The concert was held in very old
church (165 year old history). It was very beautiful inside / with
huge pipes for organ on front wall and very large ornate windows
on side. It also had large ornate front church doors. At the
beginning of the concert the members of group walked throughout
the sanctuary greeting and shaking the congregants hands and
introducing themselves. I thought that definitely was a sign
of their Southern hospitality and it impressed me. They were
all dressed to the nines ( see picture above). They sang
various numbers ( without amplification) including Appalachian
dances ( which was several tunes from Appalachia) and their states
anthem / My Old Kentucky Home. They also sang some news numbers
and some old including O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing. The
noted the college was founded by Northeasterner / who went there
to help the people of Appalachia / and founded a school/ where
anyone in 103 counties of Appalachia can attend for
free. The only requirement being that they get involved
in the school work/ study program/ and work for college. The
Voices of Appalachia / travel representing the school and raises
awareness of the school and its mission. Interesting to note that school
has no music major. The audience applauded after each number and
seemed to enjoy Voices of Applachia and guess what? I did too!
I would give them 10 on a 1-10 scale.
Report by Phil Edin

Scripture for the day

For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living
by God's power.

1 Corinthians 4:20 (New Living Translation)

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