My favorite rendition of my favorite piece of poetry! I learned this song 60 years ago at Hudson HS (Hudson, OH)...this tune just came to mind, and I'm glad I was able to find it again!
When I was a high school student in the 1960’s, and Frostiana was practically still wet off the press, I had the privilege at age 16(!) of accompanying the entire work for the A Capella Choir in Stow High School, under the direction of Parke Cooley. He demanded, and often got, exquisite music from a boisterous group of teenagers. "The Road Not Taken" was my favorite, and it still brings tears to my eyes to hear it sung well. Thank you, Meistersingers and Dr. Theodorou!
Yes, Kenneth, I too as part of the choir performed this in the 60's. We, at North Canton under the direction of Martin Alexander sang this and it has remained a sweet memory. And, still brings tears. I wonder how many less traveled roads I have taken.
First performed this with my Jr. High School choir in the early 70s, and again in high school. Very nostalgic hearing this rendition, beautifully performed!
I got back to the Twin Cities after college at IU, and briefly fell into the position of choir director at a large, local public high school. My old mentor asked if I'd help out because the band director who'd been put in charge had little choral experience, and the choir had dwindled to almost nothing. So, even without a teaching certificate, I started with the group of 5 sopranos and one tenor. Within five months, there were 30 kids in that program, and we did this piece at our Spring concert. It was not perfect, but it was in tune and they even sang musically. One of the top musical experiences of my life.
Fellow alto-- we sang this in college choir in '70s. Excellent, very talented director who studied with Robert Shaw. He taught us so much. God bless him🏆🎶 i miss those happy, musical days
I have loved this peace since I first heard in 1972. My favorite piece in the South Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) High School Choir under Mrs. LaRue Perry, who died in 2015. Lovely rendition here!
I love this. They sing it with a very clear and crisp American folk theme style. The melody will always stick with you. The chorus photo is lovely. Very professional and polished, too.
Thank you to Mr. Tom Gress , Choral teacher in high school. I am so thankful that this fantastically skilled and talented man chose this song for our graduating class at Stranahan high school in 1988. It was an honor to be his student and to do this piece. It has stayed with me my entire life. Anywhere I go I leave a beautiful rendition of the written words behind for the next people who live there to enjoy…And now I must add that yes… I have taken the road less traveled and it HAS made all the difference. May God bless you all!
Andrew Hague Definitely gives me Ralph Vaughan Williams vibes. Our chorale did this piece and the chamber ensemble did Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending" that same year. What a magical time ❤️
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; 5 Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, 10 And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. 15 I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.
Danville, Il. H.S. A Capella Choir performed this in 1968 under the direction of Helen Wolff ; I was fortunate to be the piano accompanist for our amazing choir .
I go searching for a performance of "The Road Not Taken" and I stumble over the song version of it instead of a poem recitation... I didn't even know this was a song... You really learn weird things when searching on UA-cam.
We performed the whole of Frostiana and somewhere there is a record of us in the early 70s (around 73 or 74). Briarcliff High School Chorus, under the direction of Robert Ellis.
Sang several of the Frostiana pieces, including this one, while part of the Harstine Island Community Choir, Washington. Directed by Elizabeth Berndt, one of the best! What a beautiful song! :)
I sang Frostiana in high school choir. We didn't sound nearly as good as y'all, but we did our best :) This particular piece remains one of my favorite choral compositions of all time. Just beautiful!
I was in high school in 1963 when the music teacher announced that as part of UMass'es centennial they had commissioned a piece by Randall Thompson and anyone who wanted to could be in the chorus. I have kicked myself ever since for not signing up.
I sang this in 1967 but I do not remember if it was in the Brookline High School Concert Choir, the (Eastern) District Choir, or the Massachusetts State Choir but it has stuck in my mind ever since. It became very popular for high schools for at least ten years after its commissioning and I can certainly understand why.
Be sure to read my post in which I delve into the meanings of all the Frost poems in Thompson's Frostiana, in which this piece appears: www.debisimons.com/frost-and-thompsons-frostiana-with-other-rabbit-trails-along-the-way/
I too have loved this song since singing it in high school, 1970’s, northern Ohio.
Same with me, in my high school in 1967, eastern Massachusetts.
My favorite rendition of my favorite piece of poetry! I learned this song 60 years ago at Hudson HS (Hudson, OH)...this tune just came to mind, and I'm glad I was able to find it again!
When I was a high school student in the 1960’s, and Frostiana was practically still wet off the press, I had the privilege at age 16(!) of accompanying the entire work for the A Capella Choir in Stow High School, under the direction of Parke Cooley. He demanded, and often got, exquisite music from a boisterous group of teenagers. "The Road Not Taken" was my favorite, and it still brings tears to my eyes to hear it sung well. Thank you, Meistersingers and Dr. Theodorou!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kenneth! I'm glad the Meistersingers were able to bring back some nice memories for you...
I, too had the privilege of being in an all county choir during my high school years and this was my favorite song we performed.
Sang this in High school Madrigals. One of my favorites too
Yes, Kenneth, I too as part of the choir performed this in the 60's. We, at North Canton under the direction of Martin Alexander sang this and it has remained a sweet memory. And, still brings tears. I wonder how many less traveled roads I have taken.
First performed this with my Jr. High School choir in the early 70s, and again in high school.
Very nostalgic hearing this rendition, beautifully performed!
Ah, I remember performing this song in high school concert choir… Brings back so many memories.
I got back to the Twin Cities after college at IU, and briefly fell into the position of choir director at a large, local public high school. My old mentor asked if I'd help out because the band director who'd been put in charge had little choral experience, and the choir had dwindled to almost nothing.
So, even without a teaching certificate, I started with the group of 5 sopranos and one tenor. Within five months, there were 30 kids in that program, and we did this piece at our Spring concert. It was not perfect, but it was in tune and they even sang musically.
One of the top musical experiences of my life.
I loved singing this in high school-such an intriguing, memorable alto line!
Fellow alto-- we sang this in college choir in '70s. Excellent, very talented director who studied with Robert Shaw. He taught us so much. God bless him🏆🎶 i miss those happy, musical days
Yes one of a very remarkable alto line that I've ever sung. It's funny how I remember both the melody and the harmony in this one. Love it
I sang this in chorus back in the 80s. The arrangement--so beautiful! Loved it.
I remember performing this in our high school choir back in 1974!
I love Frostiana! Bravo to all. I can't tell you how many times ive sung it. Oh Star is also one of my favorites.
I have loved this peace since I first heard in 1972. My favorite piece in the South Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) High School Choir under Mrs. LaRue Perry, who died in 2015. Lovely rendition here!
I love this. They sing it with a very clear and crisp American folk theme style. The melody will always stick with you. The chorus photo is lovely. Very professional and polished, too.
Robert Frost was my mother's favorite poet, and when we did "Choose Something Like A Star" in high school it moved her so much. The power of music!
I sang this in the 1982 SWMO All District Honors Choir under the direction of Rick Weymuth.
One of my absolute most favorite pieces of all time
Thank you to Mr. Tom Gress , Choral teacher in high school. I am so thankful that this fantastically skilled and talented man chose this song for our graduating class at Stranahan high school in 1988. It was an honor to be his student and to do this piece. It has stayed with me my entire life. Anywhere I go I leave a beautiful rendition of the written words behind for the next people who live there to enjoy…And now I must add that yes… I have taken the road less traveled and it HAS made all the difference. May God bless you all!
Love this - very reminiscent of Ralph Vaughan-Williams. Thoughtful words thoughtfully sung. Well done Boise State University.
Andrew Hague Definitely gives me Ralph Vaughan Williams vibes. Our chorale did this piece and the chamber ensemble did Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending" that same year. What a magical time ❤️
How does something this beautiful not have more likes? Well done! This is amazing!
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth; 5
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same, 10
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back. 15
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Danville, Il. H.S. A Capella Choir performed this in 1968 under the direction of Helen Wolff ; I was fortunate to be the piano accompanist for our amazing choir .
I go searching for a performance of "The Road Not Taken" and I stumble over the song version of it instead of a poem recitation... I didn't even know this was a song... You really learn weird things when searching on UA-cam.
I sang this with The Missouri Choral Society under direction of Dr. Kenneth Greenlaw in St. Louis area❤️
We performed the whole of Frostiana and somewhere there is a record of us in the early 70s (around 73 or 74). Briarcliff High School Chorus, under the direction of Robert Ellis.
Sang several of the Frostiana pieces, including this one, while part of the Harstine Island Community Choir, Washington. Directed by Elizabeth Berndt, one of the best! What a beautiful song! :)
Accompanied my high school chorus on piano in 1980. We were awesome! Love this music!
It's funny how certain accompaniments stay with you for a lifetime. High school, late 90s for me. I still have that original score.
@@radudeATL Very belated comment , but ... I was a h.s. accompanist 1965- 1968 - and yes, the memories & music last forever . 🎶💙
@@cynthiajohnston424 Absolutely. Wonderful memories!
I sang Frostiana in high school choir. We didn't sound nearly as good as y'all, but we did our best :) This particular piece remains one of my favorite choral compositions of all time. Just beautiful!
I was in high school in 1963 when the music teacher announced that as part of UMass'es centennial they had commissioned a piece by Randall Thompson and anyone who wanted to could be in the chorus. I have kicked myself ever since for not signing up.
I sang this in 1967 but I do not remember if it was in the Brookline High School Concert Choir, the (Eastern) District Choir, or the Massachusetts State Choir but it has stuck in my mind ever since. It became very popular for high schools for at least ten years after its commissioning and I can certainly understand why.
👏👏👏 Gorgeous!!!
Gorgeous!
Well done!!
Lovely, well done sir.
My favorite piece; although all pieces are beautiful
Nice job.
My choir is doing this fall concert at my college
Sweet.
Wow
You got the title wrong but it shows up correctly at the video's start.
Backwards
Be sure to read my post in which I delve into the meanings of all the Frost poems in Thompson's Frostiana, in which this piece appears: www.debisimons.com/frost-and-thompsons-frostiana-with-other-rabbit-trails-along-the-way/