Music...

Wednesday night I attended Everlove's special music program. The talent pool here is very deep. It was a variety show that included a Brass Sextet, various instrument and vocal solos, a men's choir and even a performance by traditionally dressed ladies playing the Gayageum. I was especially moved by the violin solo. It was sweeping melodies played with tremendous feeling. The beginning of the program was surprising to me. The Brass group came on and played what the program called "Sacred March Medley". It was in fact "America the Beautiful" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." I nearly rose to my feet and sang. I still don't know if they use different words to those tunes. The evening ended with Pastor Jung singing "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" in both Korean and English. Another reminder of how vast the greatness of God is.

Thursday night I went to the TCIS Christmas Concert.
http://www.tcis.or.kr/anniversary.html)
Choirs, String Ensemble and Band...a great night of well performed music.

Here is a video of the Gayageum:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIF6UItETiU&feature=related

And Mama, you'll especially like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfmvRqRtMak