Monday, January 25, 2010

Because We Sing!

Aloha Men,
I know you have been wondering about our wonderful choir Because We Sing! I haven't posted anything before now because I didn't have much information to post.

We are waiting on a performance date in the Tabernacle. At this point, we are looking at March, April, May rehearsals with a performance in June.
I wish I knew more at this time. I'm hoping you are planning on singing with us again, along with 4 of your coolest friends.
Be sure to check the blog often to know when we'll start.

We Also Sing! Fireside Opportunity!

Aloha Ladies,
We have been invited to present a fireside for the Salt Lake City Mission on Sunday, February 14th at 7:00 pm. We will meet at 6:00 pm for a rehearsal. Please wear your Sunday best clothes, not the white blouse and lei.
Feel free to invite friends/family who you think would benefit by hearing this fireside. Each song will be followed by a testimony of one of the full time missionaries.

The address is:
200 N. 142 W.
Salt Lake City
The church is right by the Conference Center.

We will be singing:
Praise To The Lord
Sure On This Shining Night
Thankful
Lord, I Would Follow Thee
How Beautiful
In The First Light

Three of these pieces are from last year's concert (2008) so if you don't know them, be sure to join us for the next experience.
If you plan on attending, please e-mail me at admin@readingkeyboardmusic.com

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Do you want to go to China?

Aloha Ladies and Gentlemen,
I will be touring with Raging Red, Dixie State College's Show Choir to China May 9-20. We have a few slots available for interested folks. I thought I would open it up to We Also Sing! and Because We Sing! I've included the itinerary (which is amazing) below. The trip costs $2100. Part of the perk for traveling with a college group. If this really interests you and you can put the money together e-mail me right away at mwebb@dixie.edu. We only have 15 slots available. (For some reason, I couldn't get the margins to print correctly. If you really want to go, e-mail me at mwebb@dixie.edu and I'll send you the itinerary as an attachment.)

DIXIE STATE COLLEGE (DSC)

RAGING RED SHOW CHOIR

Under the direction of Merrilee Webb

May 2010 CONCERT TOUR of CHINA

Performances During the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition

Formal Performances:

Shanghai-Hangzhou-Beijing-Qingdao-Tianjin

Informal Performance on The Great Wall of China

FOCAL POINTS OF CHINESE HISTORY & CULTURE & PRESENT DAY DEVELOPMENTS

Interaction with Chinese Musicians and Educational Institutions

11 Days/9 Nights China: 2 ½ Days Shanghai & Beijing – 1 ½ Days (2 nights) Qingdao – 1 ½ Days Hangzhou- ½ Day Suzhou

Visit to the Great Wall of China near Beijing at Badalin

SHANGHAI WORLD EXPOSITION OF 2010: There could not be a better or more exciting time to perform in Shanghai than 2010. Participate in cultural activities that highlight the Shanghai World’s Fair a new center of world architecture and economic development within the economic powerhouse that is China! Shanghai expected over 70 million visitors and over 200 countries are expected to participate – the largest World’s Fair in the history of the world!

DESCRIPTION OF CONCERT TOUR: DSC’s concert tour to the People Republic of China (PRC) includes excellent concerts at different kinds of concert venues such as concert halls, schools, and possibly open air location such as a short performance on the Great Wall of China. 2 concerts will be performed in Shanghai, including the possibility of a performance at Shanghai Conservatory. 2 concerts will be performed in great historic cultural centers such as the Garden City of Suzhou and more recently called China’s “Silicon Valley,” the great city of Hangzhou regarded by Marco Polo as “beyond dispute the finest & noblest city in the world” and today venerated as China’s most beautiful city. 1-2 concerts may be performed in Beijing, and 1 at Qingdao where Dixie State College has a relationship. Emphasis is on performances at school & university locations offering the opportunity of people to people interaction. Demonstrations of techniques used to perform American Musicals & dance will be of interest.

SIGHTSEEING & CULTURAL EXPERIENCES: Spectacular sightseeing will reveal the depth of China’s 3000 years of cultural achievement & recent return to world power status. Shanghai, younger than Washington, D.C. – will astound as a center of modern economic development & new architecture. Ancient Hangzhou the imperial capital during the greatest days of Chinese civilization, and nearby Garden City of Suzhou (birthplace & present residence of I.M. Pei,) will contrast with the modern capital of Beijing.

QINGDAO has been worked into the itinerary allowing Dixie State College the means to forge relationships

TOUR STAFF is large & includes Chinese Program Coordinator and concert manager, professional guide on each bus throughout the concert tour, full time city guides in each city to be visited, and supporting local and Perform America staff.

Summary: Attention to precise organization of all aspects of the concert tour focusing on the minutiae of audience development, leave DSC membership with enhanced international musical recognition, musical fulfillment.

ITINERARY SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION & REVISION


This itinerary is subject to change and/or modification based on changed Chinese conditions at the discretion of

Chinese organizers and/or Perform America.

May 9

Sunday

Leave St. George at 11:00 am and travel by bus to Los Angeles

Day 1 May 10

Monday

00:20 am Los Angeles Flight Departure: Flight OZ 203 Arr. Dinner & Breakfast with

in-flight entertainment.

Overnight on board. Cross Int’l Dateline & age 1 day

Day 2 May 11

Tuesday

10:40 am Shanghai: Arrive Pudong Int’l Airport of Shanghai. Transfer by luxury

bus into Shanghai. Check into Hotel Shanghai Galaxy Hotel, (4 Star Superior)

#888 Zhong Shan West Road; Tel:++86 21 6275 0039

www.galaxyhotel.com Overnight Shanghai (1)

Day 3 May 12

Wednesday

Shanghai: Morning Rehearsal After lunch sightseeing incl. Yu Garden and

Cheng Huang Miao, the historic Bund, Shanghai Museum and points of interest

along Nanjing Road. Visits to World Exposition points of interest.

Evening Performance (#1) at Shanghai Conservatory Auditorium or at concert hall

dedicated to Madame Sun Yat Sen, wife of the founder of modern China

Overnight Shanghai (2)

Day 4 May 13

Thursday

Shanghai - Shanghai-Hangzhou: Morning visit to Shanghai World Exposition exhibits

and expositions. Possible afternoon informal performance (2) on the grounds of the World Exhibition.

Mid-afternoon excursion to Zhu Zhia Jiao, a river town with a long history 22 miles west of Shanghai.

Early evening spectacular Cruise on the Huang Po River between Shanghai with the landmark

of the historic Shanghai Bund to the West and the skyscraper (up to 1700 feet) area of Pudong

(means “across the river”) on the East.

Late evening transfer to Hangzhou, Marco Polo’s favorite Chinese city, center of Chinese civilization and

for 600 years imperial capital of China Check into hotel. Maps distributed. According to a Chinese proverb:

“As there is God in heaven, there is Hangzhou on Earth.” Overnight Hangzhou(#1)

Day 5 May 14

Friday

Hangzhou morning sightseeing of the famous West Lake, spectacular in every direction and surrounded

by pagodas and palaces. Continue to Mia Jia Wi Ti (Dragon Well Tea Plantation) with the best green tea in

China. Pass the 1200 miles long (world’s longest by far) Grand Canal and China’s “second Wonder of

the World” begun in the 8th Century and continuing to Beijing.

3:00pm Joint Chinese & American performance (#3) of DSC at Performing Arts Public School

(in their auditorium). Overnight Hangzhou (#2)

Day 6 May 15

Saturday

Suzhou-Qingdao: Morning departure for Qingdao. Board “Bullet Train” in reserved coach. Late

afternoon arrival. Luggage has been thoroughly organized in a special compartment. Meet Qingdao friends

& pro- gram collaborators. Transfer to designated location. Program activities & Home-stay. Overnight Qingdao (#1)

Day 7 May 16

Sunday

Qingdao Activities worked out with collaborating friends and associates in Qingdao. Joint Chinese

- American performance (#4) of DSC with Qingdao associated school musicians. Overnight Qingdao (#2)

Day 8 May 17

Monday

Qingdao-Beijing: Board morning bullet train to Beijing arriving late afternoon. Meet your

Beijing guides who join your tourist guide. Prior to check in undertake panoramic drive

around china’s capital finally arriving at Hotel (3***) not far from city center. Check in

with maps distributed. Possible performance organized by Peter and Joyce Chan.

Day 9 May 18 Tuesday

Morning sightseeing tour of the “Forbidden City,” by far the largest palace assemblage on earth

adjacent Tian an Men Square. Afternoon sightseeing of Ming Tombs and/or fraternization and

informal performance with students at Beijing school. Evening Sound Check followed by

Concert Performance (#5) of DSC Dance Ensemble conducted by Merilee Webb at

Auditorium arranged in conjunction with the National Conservatory of Music or –

as an option (larger registration of 80+ needed) – at the National Library Auditorium,

which maintains status as an important concert venue. U.S. Embassy personnel may attend.

Overnight Beijing (#2)

Day 10 My 19

Wednesday

Morning visit to the spectacular Summer Palace arriving by boat.

Late morning excursion to the Great Wall of China at Badalin. Extraordinary views Continue to

the Great Wall location at Zhong Guan Cun Nan for possible performance

1:00pm Possible Informal 30-40 minute Concert Performance (#6) of DSC conducted by on a

widening of the Great Wall where sound projects as a result of a wall immediately behind

the chorus. Possible taping

At leisure in the afternoon. Late afternoon visit to the Silk Street where excellent

forgeries of name brand leather goods, clothes, etc. are to be found. You are expected to bargain.

ALTERNATIVE Concert Performance (#7) in Tianjin (manufacturing center) at “China future Society Auditorium

9:00pm Concluding Evening Festive Dinner including of Beijing Roast Duck.

Day 11 May 20

Thursday

11:55 am Transfer to Beijing’s Capital Airport flight OZ 334 return to

Los Angeles/LAX recrossing the int’l dateline. Travel by bus back to St. George.

Travel Insurance and Assistance can be secured through Access America: www.accessamerica.com Purchase/Plan questions: 1 (800) 284-8300 ACCAM Number: VL F02684024-Hour emergency Assistance during the trip: (800) 654-1908 (from USA) and (804) 281-5700 (Collect). 5 types of coverage range from Basic – to Deluxe Comprehensive offer trip cancellation & interruption protection, emergency medical and dental benefit, baggage coverage, baggage delay, etc.

#1 DSC INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT FEE: 11 days/ 9 nights China (7 nights Perform America provides - 2 nights homestay arranged by DSC Qingdao Associates): $2100 Based on R/T LA-Shanghai/Pudong and Beijing/LAX CA Departure/Return

· Currency Exchange: Tours are quoted in U$ Dollars. An adjustment will be requested in the event of the weakening of the U$ Dollar, or the strengthening of the Chinese Renminbi 人民 subsequent to November 1, 2009. Airfare is not affected by currency fluctuation.

Schedule of Payments and Refunds

PAYMENTS: Date Payment Amount PAYMENTS: Date Payment Amount

Deposit Jan 22, 2010 $250 per person Second payment Jan 26, 2010 $350 per person

Third Payment Feb 9, 2010 $350 per person Fourth Payment Feb 23, 2010 $350 per person

Fifth Payment Mar 16, 2010 $400 per person Sixth Payment Apr 20, 2010 $400 per person

Single room supplement: $500

Make all payments to Dixie State College Raging Red China Account

INCLUSIONS: THAT THE FOLLOWING IS BASED ON THE ITINERARY DESCRIBED ABOVE

· Round trip transportation on scheduled Airlines from LA to Shanghai and return from Beijing

· Hotel accommodations in 4****star superior hotels for 3 nights, 3***tourist class for 4 nights of 7 nights 2 per room unless single room requested (2 nights home stay to be provided by DSC associates in Qing Dao). All rooms equipped with private facilities.

· “Bullet Train” transportation as follows: 1. 05-15-10 Suzhou (or nearby city) to Qingdao & 2. 05-17-10 Qingdao to Beijing

· Average half board (2 meals per day) with daily buffet breakfasts and average of one additional meal each day

· Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach (or coaches) as indicated in the itinerary

· Professional principal full time English speaking guides experienced in guiding & concert work. 1 guide per bus throughout concert tour. Additional (full time) local guides, 1 per bus, in each city except Qing Dao. Panoramic guided tours: Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Beijing, Great Wall of China, Summer Palace, etc.

· Festive Concluding Dinner

· 5-6 concerts provided by Perform America in China, 3-4 organized by concert tour management plus 2 informal performances with attention to publicity, audience development, etc. Concert(s) in Qing Dao organized by DSC educational collaborators in Qing Dao, etc.

· Admissions to most sightseeing locations apart from optional activities

· Local insurance in China

· Establishing cultural, musical, and educational contacts between DSC and Chinese cultural and performing organizations.

NOT INCLUDED

· Admissions to certain sightseeing locations

· Passports and Visas

Friday, December 25, 2009

View pictures of our dress rehearsal!

Aloha Ladies,
You can view the pictures of our Dress Rehearsal at www.wealsosing2009.blogspot.com

They were taken by David Miner and he did a beautiful job!!!!!!

I miss you big time!

MELE KALIKIMAKA!

Much love and aloha,
Merrilee

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Vocal Fold Screening Opportunity

Aloha Ladies,
Karin Cox, a certified speech pathologist has offered her services for $20 to take a picture of your vocal folds. She talked about this in choir. She will be available the week after Christmas. Please e-mail her at karincox@usa.com if you are interested.
Karin is a certified speech pathologist with a specialty in voice (vocology). I've worked with 6 different ENT's closely in Utah and others around the country and have seen thousands of voices and singers. This will not be "diagnostic". Those interested will not see a doctor this day. When the scope is performed with a physician and specialist, the cost is approx. $400-$600. That appointment is covered by insurance, but it is encouraged that every singer have a scope of their instrument (voice box) at least once for a baseline should voice problems arise. I will refer after the scope if the pictures are outside the range of normal and/or singers report chronic hoarseness, coughing/throat clearing, having trouble singing or swallowing. The procedure is digitally recorded, fee is $20 and each singer will leave with at least 2 pictures of your own vocal folds. Those interested must email me atkarincox@usa.com ASAP with a desired time of day to get an appointment. ENT Specialists: 4000 S. 700 E Suite #10 (Old Farm Professional Plaza) Salt Lake City, Utah.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Beautiful Sounding and Looking CDS


Aloha Ladies,
Here is the front of our CD this year! I heartfelt thanks to Jenny Rush Helmer who designed all the artwork.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Translations!

Aloha Ladies,
Thanks to Shelli Densley, here are the translations to the pieces we are singing. She has also included a few lines of some of the pieces that are not in the versions we are singing. ENJOY!!!

Little Drummer Boy

Veni Redemptor gentium

Come, Thou Redeemer of the Earth

Ostende partium Verginis

Come, testify Thy Virgin Birth

Miretur omne saeculum

All lands admire—all times applaud

Talis parties deci Deum

Such is the birth that fits a God

Puer natus est nobis

A boy is born to us

Et filius datus estnobis

And a son is given to us


Il est ne, la Divin Enfant

Il est ne, le divin Enfant,

He is born, the holy Child,

Jouez, hautbois, resonnez, musettes;

Play the oboe and bagpipes merrily!

Il est ne, le divin Enfant;

He is born, the holy Child,

Chantons tous son avenement!

Sing we all of the Savior Mild.

Depuis plus de quatre mille ans,

Through long ages of the past,

Nous le promettaient les Prophetes;

Prophets have foretold His coming;

Depuis plus de quatre mille ans,

Through long ages of the past;

Nous attendions cet heurex temps.

Now the time has come at last.

Ah! qu'll est beau, qu'il est charmant,

O how lovely, O how pure,

Que ses graces sont parfaites!

Is the perfect Child of Heaven;

Ah! qu'll est beau, qu'll est charmant,

O how lovely, o how pure,

Qu'il est doux le divin Enfant!

Gracious gift of God to man!

O Jesus! O Roi tout puissant!

Jesus, Lord of all the world,

Tout petit enfant que vous etes,

Coming as a Child among us,

O Jesus! O Roi tout puissant!

Jesus, Lord of all the world,

Regnez sur nous entierement!

Grant to us Thy heav'nly peace.


UnFlambeau, Jeanette, Isabella

Un Flambeau, Jeanette Isabelle,
Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella

Un Flambeau, courons au berceau

Bring a torch, come swiftly and run.

C'est Jésus, bonnes gens du hameau

Christ is born, tell the folk of the village,

Le Christ est né, Marie appelle

Jesus is sleeping in His cradle,

Ah! Ah! Ah! Que la mère est belle

Ah, ah, beautiful is the Mother,

Ah! Ah! Ah! Que l'enfant est beau.

Ah, ah, beautiful is her Son.

C'est un tort quand l'Enfant someille

It's not right when the baby is sleeping

C'est un tort de crier si fort.

It's not right to cry out so loud.

Taisez-vous l'un et l'autre d'abord

Quiet now and the other one with you

Au moindre bruit Jésus s'éville.

At a slight sound Jesus awakes

Doucement dans l'étable close,

Softly now in the narrow stable,

Doucement venez un moment

Softly now linger a moment

Approchez, que Jésus est charmant!

Come near, how charming is Jesus!
Comme il est blanc, comme il est rose!

Look how white he is, how rosy!

Do! Do! Do! que l'Enfant repose!

Soft! Soft! Soft! how he slumbers!

Do! Do! Do! qu'il rit en dormant!

Soft! Soft! Soft! how he sleeps!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Soloist Results

Aloha Ladies,

What an amazing rehearsal last night!!! Thank you so much for making such a huge difference in my life. I also loved the callbacks beforehand. I hope each of you feel very good about how you represented yourself. Listed below are the soloists for the concerts on November 28th.


Star in the East

Sarah Kruitbosch

Mary, Mary

Evana Frederico

Un Flambeau

First Solo

Janalee Truscott

Second Solo

Julie Porter

In the First Light

First Verse

Michelle Walker

Second Verse

Shelly Densley

Last Verse

Nicole Thomas

Thankful

1st Verse Chorus

Ginger Garn

2nd Verse

April Bingham

2nd Verse Chorus

Alyssa Grant

Key Change Chorus

Karin Cox

Some Children See Him

First Solo – measure 4-7

Amanda Spencer

Second Solo – measure 8-11

Ashley Barney

Third Solo – measure 24-27

Amy Thomson

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Download the Chant

Aloha,
Click on the title of this post to download Uncle Bill singing the chant.  
 

The username:  bws
The password:  aloha
 
Right click on the UncleBill.mp3 link
Select "Save Link as"
Save the file!

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Lord, I Would Follow Thee

Aloha Ladies,
Mollie Turner in our choir did some research on the use of the word "would" in the hymn "Lord, I Would Follow Thee." I thought you might find it useful.


I love words, vocabulary and grammar. I love the language of the scriptures. To wrestle with the lord or an angel brought new and incredible meaning as I watched 7th graders wrestle at the junior high school. I believe the Bible to be the word of God so far as it is translated correctly. I especially the appreciate the language of the gospels. I love the description of Joseph of Arimethea approaching Pilate for the body of the Savior. Matthew and Luke both record that Joseph “begged the body of Jesus” (Matt 27:57); Mark records that Joseph went “in boldly … and craved the body of Jesus” (Mark 15:43); and John uses the word “besought” (St. John 19:38) – each record was translated to indicate that it wasn’t necessarily a simple task to ask for the Savior’s body or at least that Joseph’s attitude was one of determination.

So the challenge to “ponder” the decision for Susan Evans McCloud to use the word “would” instead of “will” in her poem/prayer “Lord, I Would Follow Thee” was accepted.

I went to the old reliable Websters and discovered many things about the word “would”.

“Would” is used to express a plan or intention
“He said he would come”
Lord, I Plan to Follow Thee

“Would” is used to express a wish, a desire, or an intent
“…those who would forbid gambling”
Lord, I Have the desire to Follow Thee
Lord I Intend to Follow Thee

“Would” is used to express consent or choice
“He would put it off if he could”
Lord, I Choose to Follow Thee

“Would can be a synonym for “could”
“the barrel would hold 20 gallons”
Lord, I Could Follow Thee

“Would can also be a synonym for “should”
“I knew I would enjoy the trip”
Lord, I Should Follow Thee


Mollie Turner


Thursday, October 2, 2008

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE!

Aloha Ladies,
We have a website called www.wealsobarter.blogspot.com that offers some pretty exciting things! In order to advertise on it, you have to be a member of "We Also Sing!" or "Because We Sing!" Check it out and see what's offered!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Quote that Brother Rush Used

Aloha Ladies,
Some of you have asked for the quote that Dan Rush used in rehearsal a few weeks ago.

"Sometimes during solitude I hear truth spoken with clarity and freshness, uncolored and untranslated it speaks from within myself in a language original but inarticulate, heard only with the soul, and I realize I brought it with me, was never taught it nor can I effectively teach it to another." Hugh B. Brown-Eternal Quest, Bookcraft, 1956, p. 435

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Brigham Young Quote

Aloha Ladies,
Here is the Brigham Young quote used in rehearsal this last Thursday. Enjoy!


Strengthen the Hands of Your Fellow Beings
If you feel evil, keep it to yourselves until you overcome that evil principle. This is what I call resisting the devil, and he flees from me.

Discourses of Brigham Young Second President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints- Page 123
By John A. Widtsoe
Contributor John A. Widtsoe
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2004


When you are influenced by the Spirit of holiness and purity, let your light shine; but if you are tried and tempted and buffeted by Satan, keep your thoughts to yourselves—keep your mouths closed; for speaking produces fruit, either of a good or evil character.
If persons think they have greater sorrow and affliction than any others, when they reveal that sorrow and affliction, it produces fruit. You frequently hear brethren and sisters say that they feel so tried and tempted, and have so many cares, and are so buffeted, that they must give vent to their feelings; and they yield to the temptation, and deal out their unpleasant sensations to their families and neighbours. Make up your minds thoroughly, once for all, that if we have trials, the Lord has suffered them to be brought upon us, and he will give us grace to bear them; and that they do not concern our families, friends, and neighbours, we can bear them off alone. But if we have light or intelligence—that which will do good, we will impart it; but our bad feelings, our desponding feelings, our dark hours, and disagreeable sensations we will keep to ourselves. Let that be the determination of every individual, for spirit begets spirit—likeness, likeness; feelings beget their likeness; and custom, custom. You know very well, by your own experience, that you are naturally inclined to more or less adopt the customs, feelings, and manners of the people you associate with. If, then, we give vent to all our bad feelings and disagreeable sensations, how quickly we beget the same in others, and load each other down with our troubles, and become sunk in darkness and despair! If you have anything good to say, speak it and comfort the hearts of the Saints. If you have that which tends to death, keep it to yourselves: we do not want it, for we already have plenty of it.
Frame your lives according to the precepts of the Gospel. Let your deal, walk, and conversation be that upon which an angel can look with pleasure. And in all your social communications, or whatever your associations are, let all the dark, discontented, murmuring, unhappy, miserable feelings—all the evil fruit of the mind, fall from the tree in silence and unnoticed; and so let it perish, without taking it up to present to your neighbours. But when you have joy and happiness, light and intelligence, truth and virtue, offer that fruit abundantly to your neighbours, and it will do them good, and so strengthen the hands of your fellow-beings

Journal of Discourses Volume 7:268-269

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Announcing "We Also Barter!"

With over 700 people coming and singing together each year in "We Also Sing" and "Because We Sing", I thought it would be a great idea to help each other out in other ways. We are launching a blog called www.wealsobarter.blogspot.com

If you have a service or a skill that you would like other choir members to know about, e-mail me at choirrocks@gmail.com and I'll put it up on the blog.

While the blog is called "We Also Barter" you don't have to barter to advertise on it. You may choose whatever form (trade or being paid outright) works best for you.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Hawaiian Chant (words and translation)

Please print this off and download Uncle Bill saying the chant so you can learn it and sing it at the performance.


Hiki Mai Chant and Translation

HIKI MAI E NA PUA I KA LA’IE
KE PI’I A’E LA KA MAUNA KI’EKI’E
HA’A MAI NA KAMA ME KA MAKUA
HE WEHI PULAMA AO’ KE KUPUNA
E KA’I MAI ANA E KA’I MAI ANA
E HAHAI I KA LEO O KA HAKU E

Translation

Come forward and appear you precious
flowers arising in the calmness of this
special day.
Each of you are taking up the challenge
of not simply climbing a high mountain,
but you have chosen to climb the
highest and most majestic mountain of all.
Dance forward you children of your
Heavenly Father, for is it not so that you,
our children, are so very precious. In fact,
you are the most precious adornment
worn around the neck of your ancestors.
Come forward, come forward for there
are many roads for you to choose.
Be sure to follow the voice of the good
shepherd, for he will always keep you,
protect you, and show you the way.


Phonetic Pronunciation

Hee-kee mah-ee eh na poo-ah ee ka la-ee’- eh
Keh-pee’ee ah’ eh lah kah mow-nah kee’-eh-kee’-eh
Ha’-ah ma-ee nah… kah-mah meh kah mah koo-ah
Heh-ve-hee-poo-lah-ma… o k koo-poo-nah
Eh kah’-ee mah-ee ah-nah eh kah’-ee mah-ee ah-nah
Eh hah-hah-ee ee-kah leh-oh oh-kah hah-koo-eh… eh… eh…