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St. Wendel Children's Choir

Jacob’s Village was treated to a special rehearsal concert in the Men’s home 3:00pm, Sunday afternoon, December 17, 2006. The St. Wendel Catholic Church’s Children’s Choir was warming up for their Christmas Eve Service. There were 14 teenaged students in the choir, five of which played appropriate musical instruments for certain selections, being directed by Julie Stephens and accompanied on guitar by Chris Thorsen. Add in to the count a couple more adults, two or three younger children, there was a full house at 7347 Benjamin Trail. A suitable place for the choir was found in the living room in front of the Christmas tree and double window while the Jacob’s Village bunch of Wanda, Debbie, Mike, Michael, Scott, Home Coordinators Gloria and Joe took a seat or stood to take in the performance. Still missing Donna Kay; she is continuing to recover from her leg injury. The St. Wendel Choir blessed Jacob’s Village with 10 or 12 musical selections. Most of the pieces were popular standards with a few special arrangements customized specifically for their upcoming Midnight Contata. From an ‘Angel’s Medley’, ‘O’Holy Night’ and ‘Silent Night selections to a ‘Child’s Compilation’, the choices put one in the Christmas Spirit. Maybe all but one had a variety of accompanying instruments mixed in with the singing that consisted of a Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, French horn, and or a Saxophone. They ended their presentation with a lively encore of an interactive, choir member participating ‘Children Go Where I Send Thee’. The St. Wendel Catholic Church’s Children’s Christmas Choir was very enjoyable and pleasant to listen to. This is the second year they have delighted the residents with their performance and this time, they brought cookies to share, what a bonus treat. Jacob’s Village sends a Big Heart Thank You to the St. Wendel Children’s Choir for their blessing and presence.

posted by J V Resident Blog @ 11:59 AM