Ça me fait très mal d'apprendre entant que jeune haïtien aussi tard à votre sujet... J'espère que tout Haïti se baignera dans vos compositions dans le futur, notre Mozart à nous !
That means a lot to me, Payson! It still also is one of the best experiences of my life - my first time conducting an All-State Choir and it went better than I could have ever imagined thanks to you all!
I remember sitting in the bass section the moment you told us that you would like us to do this performance from memory. We were in disbelief that a piece this complex could warrant such an expectation. But after only two days, we were ready to throw the whole folder away. Thanks to you, one of the greatest choral directors I’ve ever had the privilege to perform under, we no longer needed it. One of the best concerts and choirs I’ve ever sung in, and I still think about it to this day, and I watch this back to see a younger me, and recall the rush of emotions. Thank you for the memories!
This never fails to cheer me up. I remember every note by heart and every time I hear it I feel like I'm right back there singing with this wonderful group under your wonderful baton. This is my go-to song when I need to dance. It's impossible to sit still! I was so lucky to be a part of this group and to be able to go back and watch these videos four years later.
I have had the upmost fun performing this piece is the 2023 Massachusetts All-State Choir (my last year) and unfortunately our concert was first postponed due to weather but then canceled due to lack of communication with venues. I still have my folder and my music and I remember the whole bass part to this. This song is and will forever be my fav Choir piece ever! Thanks Sydney for composing this head-banger of a piece!❤❤❤
Robbie, I've heard so many wonderful things from that Massachusetts All-State, and I watched the UA-cam video of the run-through a few times - it's always heartwarming to watch. It's a bummer you did not get to perform it with your all-state choir, but I trust that you will in the future with another choir. Thank YOU for letting me know how much you love this piece! :)
My choir is doing this song this year, love it already!
Ça me fait très mal d'apprendre entant que jeune haïtien aussi tard à votre sujet... J'espère que tout Haïti se baignera dans vos compositions dans le futur, notre Mozart à nous !
I miss this so much. Being a tenor in this group was one of the best experiences of my life
That means a lot to me, Payson! It still also is one of the best experiences of my life - my first time conducting an All-State Choir and it went better than I could have ever imagined thanks to you all!
I was a bass in a similar event, and it was absolutely the best time of my life.
I remember sitting in the bass section the moment you told us that you would like us to do this performance from memory. We were in disbelief that a piece this complex could warrant such an expectation. But after only two days, we were ready to throw the whole folder away. Thanks to you, one of the greatest choral directors I’ve ever had the privilege to perform under, we no longer needed it. One of the best concerts and choirs I’ve ever sung in, and I still think about it to this day, and I watch this back to see a younger me, and recall the rush of emotions. Thank you for the memories!
This never fails to cheer me up. I remember every note by heart and every time I hear it I feel like I'm right back there singing with this wonderful group under your wonderful baton. This is my go-to song when I need to dance. It's impossible to sit still! I was so lucky to be a part of this group and to be able to go back and watch these videos four years later.
Thank you, Emily! It means a lot to read this after all these years. It truly was a wonderful group and an amazing experience for me too.
My absolute favourite of yours! Glad to see a version conducted by the man himself!
Sam B Thank you, Sam!! :)
My choir is singing this tomorrow, and I just know the crowd is going to love it, great music man!!!
Thanks so much! :) Which choir do you sing in and where will it be performed? Have a great concert!!
@@sydneyguillaume we are the riverside revue choir, at riverside school in painesville Ohio, we well have a fun time! Thank you!
Get it, Sydney!! Amazing job, Choir!! And percs, come through!! Such an amazing performance!! This piece is a close second to Blogodop as my fave!
@@leonwhyte6746Haha thank you, Leon!! 😄
yee haw, I loved doing this
This was a great time! I'm glad I could be a part of it!
Bravo, beautiful performance, I love it.
Thank you! 🙏🏾
I have had the upmost fun performing this piece is the 2023 Massachusetts All-State Choir (my last year) and unfortunately our concert was first postponed due to weather but then canceled due to lack of communication with venues. I still have my folder and my music and I remember the whole bass part to this. This song is and will forever be my fav Choir piece ever! Thanks Sydney for composing this head-banger of a piece!❤❤❤
Robbie, I've heard so many wonderful things from that Massachusetts All-State, and I watched the UA-cam video of the run-through a few times - it's always heartwarming to watch. It's a bummer you did not get to perform it with your all-state choir, but I trust that you will in the future with another choir. Thank YOU for letting me know how much you love this piece! :)
i adore this song
Karen NSJ Aw!! Thanks Karen :)
This was so fun to be in
What’s the soloists number👀👀
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