#Cuba UND Concert Choir Singing Chan-Chan for Trio Madrigal Today we met a group of wandering musicians, named Trio Madrigal, playing traditional Cuban tunes for diners in our paladar. They played “Chan-Chan,” which is one of the pieces we are singing on our tour. Niki and I were with about twelve other students at a large table in a small dining room, set apart from the main house. Toward the end of dinner, Trio Madrigal came into our dining room and sang a few tunes for us. They were excellent, highly skilled musicians, singing three part harmony and all playing instruments. After they finished, the students were all giving me a look. I know that look. They wanted to sing Chan-Chan for Trio Madrigal. So we did. The staff came out of the back of the kitchen and surrounded the room to watch us. The other singers, spread around the restaurant, slowly trickled over and joined us. By the time we were done, the entire restaurant was around the room, either singing or watching. Halfway through, Trio Madrigal took up their instruments, and played with us to the end of the song. It was incredible. After that they requested another American song, and so we sang Moses Hogan’s arrangement of “We Shall Walk in the Valley of Peace.” It’s hard for me to put into words how cool of an experience this was. ---- We are so fortunate to have such talented students and dedicated faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences! Well have more updates as they come in! :-) Keep up with the UND Concert Choir as they tour Cuba: undconcertchoir.wordpress/
Posted on: Tue, 20 May 2014 14:41:17 +0000
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