Well, a few months later, here’s the spring concert version of the piece that already has more than 1,300 views. Not sure it can compete … except they’ve had more practice! (Of course, this one was performed after a tornado passed through and the choir had just returned from being evacuated. I’ll say, Hallelujah!)
Duration : 0:4:22
The Kings of Israel are listed in the book of 1 Chronicles. There are also listed all the genealogies of Israel. Saul, the first ruler in Israel, was of the tribe of Benjamin. Saul was a ruler who became extremely jealous, because David was favored by God. Therefore Saul pursued him at every chance in order to slay him. However, Saul was never successful, although there were many close calls. Each time Saul came close to slaying him, a cry would go out to God and a way of escape would be provided. Saul’s reign ended by being overcome by the Philistines. In order not to be taken captive and abused by the enemies, Saul and the armor bearers fell on their swords and died. Since David was a strong leader of Israel even during the reign of Saul, the tribes set him as ruler over them, which they could not have done without God’s blessings. God told David earlier that he would shepherd Israel and rule over them. Therefore this prophecy came true.
King David in the Bible was a sheep herder prior to becoming ruler in Israel. The ruler was described as having a ruddy or red complexion. Second Samuel describes King David in the Bible as good-looking and having beautiful eyes. Samuel was commanded by God to anoint the lad to be king over Israel. Samuel knew the future ruler was in the house of Jesse. So, Samuel went to Jesse, asking that Jesse’s sons be brought before him. Upon reviewing them, Samuel declared that none of them were the anointed. At the time, the future ruler was tending sheep away from what was happening. Samuel asked Jesse if there were any more sons in the family, at which time David was brought before the prophet. Then, Samuel anointed David. However, he would not become ruler for quite some time. The lad would serve in the army under Saul and win many victories in battle, becoming well-known to the people of Israel for this time of military service. For these reasons, Saul would become jealous and begin pursuit of the future ruler.
David was one of the greatest kings of all the kings of Israel ever to reign. It is through the lineage of David that Jesus was born. The Bible follows his lineage up to the time of Christ. In fact, the Bible is the entire genealogical history of Jesus which includes the beginning of the creation of the world, and tells of man’s relationship to God. David had many sons from his wives and concubines. One of the most famous concubines was Bathsheba, who was the wife of Uriah the Hittite. Uriah was a soldier in Israel’s army. When David saw Bathsheba, he took her to bed, and sent her husband to the front where the battle was the most fearsome. There Uriah died, and God later judged David for this sin by allowing the child he had by Bathsheba to die. However, the second son born by Bathsheba would be used of God to build the temple. This child’s name was Solomon. Because of sinning with Bathsheba, God said a son would be the one to build this temple, even though it was David’s desire to do this. God decide the temple would be built by Solomon.
No matter where one reads in the scriptures about King David in the Bible, a picture of love is presented in many different forms. Each form includes some form of redemption from the sins committed by the people, and also includes God’s response of acceptance and love when they are back in the fold once again. Isn’t it wonderful that God loves us so much!
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Beethoven’s Hallelujah from Mount of Olives – UMBC Jubilee Choir Spring 2008
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Michael Ehrlich directs W.T. Woodson High School’s mixed choir, of Fairfax, Va., performing Beethoven at the District XI Choral Festival, March 29, 2008. These are high-schoolers … first thing in the morning!!
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Michael Ehrlich directs W.T. Woodson High School’s mixed choir, of Fairfax, Va., performing Beethoven at the District XI Choral Festival, March 29, 2008. These are high-schoolers … first thing in the morning!!
Duration : 0:4:4
Fairview High School Orchestra (the Classic Knights), and present Hallelujah Chorus from Christ on the Mount of Olives, Beethoven in Boulder, CO, 2007.
The orchestra is the non audition orchestra (anyone may join) and the Choir is the “Festival Choir”
Fairview is a public school, part of BVSD school district
Duration : 0:4:27