General Conference is the kickoff to Christmas… amiright?
Oct 7, 2019
Oh wow, that’s one of my better headlines ever, if I do say so myself. It combines three of my favorite Autumn things: General Conference, Football and Christmas. (I’m not gonna talk football, since my favorite team isn’t doing all that well this year. **sigh**)
Here’s a General Conference offering: “He Sent His Son,” the closing choir number from Saturday evening’s women’s session. (“General Conference” is the twice-a-year meeting of the entire Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is broadcast worldwide.)
The arrangement (words by Mabel Jones Gabbott, music by Michael F. Moody) has been on the site for quite awhile. The organist played both the piano score and included elements from the instrumental obbligatos. Those organists are amazing.
This choir of girls aged 8-18 will steal your heart, and if you’re up for a few smiles, you won’t be disappointed. Particularly, check out the adorable young lady at around 10:31:40. (What do you you do when you run out of “breath”? That all-important question is answered here. 🙂 ) I just wanted to hug that one!
These beautiful girls did such a great job, and sang like they meant it. I love love loved watching them.
If you’ve ever wanted to find the music from the Conference sessions, here’s where you can get it: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/general-conference?lang=eng There are (or will be) links to the videos, and to the sheet music if it’s available.
Stay tuned for my first Christmas carol of the year, coming soon. Like… oh… tomorrow.
Maybe. 🙂
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You may have answered this already, but how do I find easy accompaniment music on your website for SATB choir? I love your posts!
That’s a tough one to answer. You can use the Song List search box — type in “easy” and “SATB” — but the results may give you easier voice parts with a more challenging accompaniment, so you’ll have to see what works for you. Easy vs. medium vs. difficult is so very subjective that it’s hard to even begin to categorize them. Good luck!
You’re such a tease! I was really excited about your new Christmas song and crickets! Nothing! ☹ You’re such a rascal, but I love you and your music anyway! Anxious to hear where your heart and the Spirit took you over the past year. Soon?!
Thank you, dearest Sally, for sharing such heartwarming and uplifting excerpts from General Conference. It touched my heart to see the darling girl holding on to her breath. I’m so glad it was captured on film. It made me smile.
Sincerely,
Martha Bullock
Sally, Thank you for sharing your love of music with us all. Music is such a wonderful blessing that helps the spirit sore in our lives. I loved watching the video of the young women. Their voices are like the angels, so sweet and tender.
Yup. And having them all in white made them look the part too!
Sally – I love all you have done and will do as we celebrate music in the church. Thanks for sharing the link for finding music from conference sessions. I had often wondered if it was available and now I know.
You have been blessed with a special gift and been so willing to share it with others. God bless you always!!!
🙂