[HANASHIR:13783] Re: Songs about light

[Marti Nerenstone <mnerenstone...>]

Light One Candle by Peter Yarrow

Julie Newman wrote:

>Hi all!
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>Please help with repertoire suggestions for songs pertaining to "light".
>I'm leading music for our area's 6th annual "Interfaith Gathering" and the
>theme is "light". I will be working with the 1-day choir (volunteers from
>all the churches, mosques, etc involved) for one piece, Dan Nichols "Or
>Zarua". But I'm  hoping you can give me some help on the two congregational
>pieces that we'll be doing. Ideally, they would be easy to pick up, easy to
>sing, and be universal in audience (if such a thing is possible). All your
>suggestions would be much appreciated!
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>btw, it doesn't have to be liturgical music because this is not a true
>service, but a "gathering". Earlier in the program, each of the faith groups
>(including various Christian denominations, B'hai, Moslems, Hindu, Buddhist,
>Native Americans and more!) will present a ritual from their tradition that
>has to do with light to share (these are all done in various break-out
>rooms). Participants will have the opportunity to pick three presentations
>to go see. We will be doing Shabbat candlelighting. Then everyone will come
>together as a group. This is when the singing begins! This is where I need
>to choose 2 pieces for the whole group to sing (printed in their programs).
>The choir will also sing during this part. Thanks again for any suggestions!
>
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>Julie Newman
>Music Director
>Temple Ohav Shalom
>Allison Park, PA   (that's Pittsburgh folks)
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