Murphysboro Apple Festival

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Cristiana Hampton MUS 105-04 Marva Watson 10/10/2013 Music Event Report: Apple Festival and the Gospel Sing On a beautiful Wednesday in September my home town hosted the Murphysboro Apple Festival. While helping my dad prepared and sell food in his concession the programs began around five thirty. As the programs started I watched Apple Fest goers the provided bleachers and their personal lawn chairs. The mayor introduced the ceremony giving an over view of what the evening had in store. The first performances were by a couple of blue grass bands who performed with non-orchestral instruments such as the banjo and the harmonica. As time went on they performed about three songs. Then the men of the Murphysboro Fire Fighters sung a duet. Around six thirty the United Methodist…show more content…
With that said the crowd took a liking to his performance which was followed by a big applause. I personally wish he could have stayed on key during the entire performance. I understand everyone can’t hit every note so overall he did well. A few more churches performed. One in particular was The First Baptist Church choir. They sung “O Come Let Us Sing”. This song was composed by Morten Lauridsen. This song is very high in spirit. The song is forte and moves to fortissimo. The stern angelic voices sung a repetitive song. With bold flow the song shows it’s about praising the Lord. The four part harmony executed a steady andante tempo. The piano was present with consonant yet vivace notes. Although the piano over took the choir in certain parts but they gained their momentum back. By the end of the show I noticed the choir had put their all into the song. I felt a warm sense of energy. This choir had to me the most proper attire for the occasion; Apple Festival apparel. They were enthusiastic as the crowd was too. Over all my night was long but I had music to help me

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