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Elijah Trivia!

amarosbhos — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:05:29 +0000

The overture follows a brief introduction by the bass solo. It was slightly unusual at the time for big choral and operatic works to have the overture follow an introduction by the main soloist of the piece. Possibly this is because Mendelssohn wanted to emphasize the role of his star character by quoting the very first words we hear from Elijah in the Bible (in 1 Kings 17:1): “So long as the Lord, God of Israel, lives, there shall not be dew or rain in the land, but by my word.”

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bhos2 — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:53:30 +0000

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Dr. Glenn E. Soellner 1929 – 2011

amarosbhos — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:15:50 +0000

Dear singers past and present,

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of our beloved founder Dr. Glenn Soellner. He had spent his last weeks at the Baptist Retirement Center in Glenville; his daughter Elaine informed me today that he passed on Tuesday, Dec. 27.

You can read the obituary here.

Please note that there will be a service of memory and celebration of his life on Saturday, January 14 at 12:00 at the Emmanuel Friedens Church at 218 Nott Terrace in Schenectady.

We are all indebted to Glenn for his vision in forming and nurturing Burnt Hills Oratorio Society: personally, he was one of the first directors in this area to hire me as a soloist, thus setting me on a course to be an eventual successor. His solid musicianship and delightful sense of humor set the tone for who we are today, and intend to remain for many years to come.

I invite you to attend the service on the 14th, which is the first Saturday after our first Elijah rehearsal. Both his son and I will be singing selections from Elijah.

Rand Reeves

Chorister Jackie Mosher

bhos2 — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:09:39 +0000

BHOS is further saddened by the loss of long time chorister, Jackie Mosher, also a member of the Mohawk Valley Chorus.

Her obituary can be read here.

Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.

bhos2 — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:41:46 +0000

Elijah, by Felix Mendelssohn

Rand Reeves, Director

Helen Filene Ladd Hall

at the Arthur Zankel Music Center

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY

Directions

Accolades

amarosbhos — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:20:30 +0000

Dear Rand, Susan, Al, soloists, children’s choir, and most especially BHOS singers,

I know you have heard the accolades many times over regarding the most inspiring program presented on 11-20-11. As a singer with BHOS, I can appreciate all the behind the scenes work that went into this concert, and I did miss not singing this time, especially John Rutter’s Mass of the Children.

But to be able to listen to such a wonderful blend of so many talented musicians was a lovely way to spend the afternoon.

In my years of attending concerts, this was one of the very best performances.

Thank you,

Barbara H.

Joyous Concert

amarosbhos — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:08:05 +0000

If not for your skillful direction and gentle guidance we volunteers would have nothing to volunteer for. Thank you for your time, dedication and endless energy! Please count me in for the Spring semester for Elijah.

Kathleen F.