St. James' Choir

The following email was sent by the Cathedral of St. James Director of Music, Dr. James Savage.  I am a member of this choir, and thought I would post this email, as it shows the power of music and the reasons why I belong to such a rewarding enterprise.

 

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Dear Sublime singers!!!

 

It wasn’t just I who thought you were terrific yesterday.   It took me 45 minutes to leave St. James yesterday thanks to the number of people, musicians and non-musicians who were sooooooo thrilled to have their choir back home.

 

Here’s a couple of notes that came in this morning

 

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Jim and Music Staff,

   Yesterday a friend of mine came to the 10:00am service. This person was a sort-of "fallen away Catholic" and had not been to the Cathedral in about 30 years. I had told him beforehand to "hang on to his socks, so they wouldn't be blown away".

   He told me afterwards that he was moved to tears by the sheer beauty of the service....the visual beauty of the Cathedral itself, and the beauty of the "stellar" music, and the beauty of how the music and the liturgical rituals so perfectly synchronized. And he told me that he felt very much at home at the Cathedral, and he wants to attend Mass here again next Sunday. He even asked me if I think he could join the Choir.

   Hope this makes all of you happy to know. I myself am still in heaven from yesterday's beautiful service. Have a wonderful week! Emmy p.s. I think Father Ryan should know about this too! Could you please forward this email to him. Thank you so much!

 

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Dear Dr Savage,

 

"Did you notice the choir was back?" says Father Ryan.

 

AND HOW!
What a way to start!
The opening esp brought tears to my eyes!!! You were a few feet from me so I could see you were also enjoying yourself.

  

Have a great week!

Lisa

 

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Your very proud,

Jim