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Students shared message of hope in ceremony.
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Members of the Missouri State University Chorale spread messages of hope through song.
Regularly, they travel to feature their talent on international and national stages.
This week, the Chorale traveled to Jefferson City and performed at the Bicentennial Inauguration Ceremony. The ceremony included the swearing in of several state officials, including Gov. Mike Parson, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick and Attorney General Eric Schmitt.
The Chorale, conducted by Dr. Cameron LaBarr, director of choral studies, performed the American folk song, āBeautiful Morning.ā
āThe text speaks to the opportunity for us to look into 2021 and beyond,ā LaBarr said. āItās wonderful to have Missouri State University well-represented at the state level.ā
The Chorale members include:Ā
Due to COVID-19 regulations, all Chorale members underwent testing before traveling or performing. To reduce the risk of exposure, the students followed a strict set of guidelines leading up to the trip as well.Ā Ā Ā
Though the arrangement of āBeautiful Morningā was originally commissioned for another event, LaBarr was excited for the Chorale to present its message at this time.Ā He shares the lyrics:
O come and go along with me,
Weāll all rise together in the morning;
Iām bound fair Canaanās land to see,
Weāll all rise together in the morning.
In the morning, what a beautiful morning that will be
When we all rise together in the morning.
There we may tell our sufferings oāer,
Weāll all rise together in the morning,
When we shall reach that happy shore,
Weāll all rise together in the morning.
Oh! What a happy company!
Weāll all rise together in the morning;
May I be there my friends to see,
Weāll all rise together in the morning.
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