Music and the Spoken Word 12/14/2025

 The regular Sunday program Music and the Spoken Word including the performers from the annuyal Christmas presentation.  Both artists narrate and sing (which is different than most years.)  They are Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus.

Special Edition: 9/11 Rising Above - Music & The Spoken Word

This Music and The Spoken Word which commemorated the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 if truly inspirational.  The songs by the Mormon tabernacle Choir and the narration by Tom Brokaw really set a tone.  I especially like "Homeward Bound."  This is followed by
Amazing Grace."  Between those two songs there is magic which makes your senses stand on edge with enjoyment.

Music and the Spoken Word: Christmas Special - Live Stream December 11, ...

The choir is joined by Rolando Villazon, along with the handbell choir and the orchestra, to put one a Sunday morning Christmas extravaganza.  Villazon joins in singing "Campana sobre Campana" in Italian and "Angels from the Realm of Glory."  He also narrates the Christmas story.  The organ solo is an arrangement of "We wish you a Merry Christmas."

Music and the Spoken Word: Christmas Special - Live Stream December 4, 2016

This is the first of the Christmas oriented Music and the Spoken Word.  It does not feature any soloists.  However the music is still delightful.  It starts with "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" and includes "Away in a Manger" a couple of my favorites.  There is the use of some great pictures to highlight the Christmas story.  Another favorite is included, "Do You Hear What I Hear."  Lloyd Newell's spoken word is well received.  He talks of keeping an eye out, and lifting those who may be down during the Christmas season.  I really enjoyed the different creches, featuring Mary and Baby Jesus that were shown during "Away in a Manger."