Down To the River To Pray [Official Music Video]

Résonance - DOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAY [Official Music Video] TRADITIONAL | Arr. Elizabeth Ladizinsky and J.A.C. Redford
Conducted by A. Barron Breland

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"Down to the River to Pray" Lyrics

As I went down to the river to pray, studyin’ about that good ol’ way
An’ who shall wear the starry crown, good Lord, show me the way.
Oh, sisters, let’s go down, let’s go down, come on down.
Oh, sisters, let’s go down, down to the river to pray.

As I went down to the river to pray, studyin’ about that good ol’ way
An’ who shall wear the robe an’ crown, good Lord, show me the way.
Oh, brothers, let’s go down, let’s go down, come on down.
Come on, brothers, let’s go down, down to the river to pray.

As I went down to the river to pray, studyin’ about that good ol’ way
An’ who shall wear the starry crown, good Lord, show me the way.
Oh, fathers, let’s go down, let’s go down, come on down.
Oh, fathers, let’s go down, down to the river to pray..

As I went down to the river to pray, studyin’ about that good ol’ way
An’ who shall wear the robe an’ crown, good Lord, show me the way.
Oh, mothers, let’s go down, come on down, don’t you wanna go down.
Come on, mothers, let’s go down, down to the river to pray.

As I went down to the river to pray, studyin’ about that good ol’ way
An’ who shall wear the robe an’ crown, good Lord, show me the way.
Oh, sinners, let’s go down, let’s go down, come on down.
Oh, sinners, let’s go down, down to the river to pray.
As I went down to the river to pray, studyin’ about that good ol’ way
An’ who shall wear the robe an’ crown, good Lord, show me the way.

Lauren Morrissey, solo | Ellie Beeson Johnson, solo | Allison Matson, solo
Jay Srygley, videographer

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pilgrims' hymn

Pilgrims' Hymn from The Three Hermits
Music by Stephen Paulus
Performed by Résonance
Videography by Jay Srygley

"Pilgrims' Hymn" lyrics

Even before we call on Your name
To ask You, O God,
When we seek for the words to glorify You,
You hear our prayer;
Unceasing love, O unceasing love,
Surpassing all we know.

Glory to the father,
and to the Son,
And to the Holy Spirit.

Even with darkness sealing us in,
We breathe Your name,
And through all the days that follow so fast,
We trust in You;
Endless Your grace,
O endless Your grace,
Beyond all mortal dream.

Both now and forever,
And unto ages and ages,
Amen

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The music of stillness

Music by Elaine Hagenberg

​A. Barron Breland, conductor
Mark Kurtz, piano
Jay Srygley, videographer

"The Music of Stillness" lyrics

There will be rest, and sure stars shining
Over the roof-tops crowned with snow,
A reign of rest, serene forgetting,
The music of stillness holy and low.

I will make this world of my devising
Out of a dream in my lonely mind.
I shall find the crystal of peace, – above me
Stars I shall find.

​-- Sara Teasdale (1884-1933)

Performed at our annual Soiree in January 24, 2020.

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The Morning Blend

Résonance's annual artist showcase, Places to Go!
Broadway artist Siri Howard serves as director and featured artist.
She'll join the singers of Résonance, ​led by music director and conductor Barron Breland.
​​March 8, 2018 

A preview of the Omaha Symphony Christmas Celebration
​with Maestro Ernest Richardson and the dancing Santas!
​December 12, 2017

The annual fundraiser for the Sarpy County Museum featured a
​Résonance trio on the KMTV morning show 
in one of the favorites from the World War II era.
August 6, 2015

Omaha Symphony Resident Conductor, Ernest Richardson, tells us about the final Family Series concert of the season Mermaids, ​Minions & Dragons. Join us in watching Résonance perform for the KMTV followers in one of the songs from the concert!
March 20, 2015

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