Kan's Awesome Music and Traditions Entry

 ⋆˚࿔ Music and Traditions ๐œ—๐œš˚⋆

    HEY Y'ALLLL! HOW Y'ALL DOIN'!!! I'm gonna cut straight to the chase; I want to talk about a piece performed at the previous Lessons and Carols. This song in specific was called the 'Huron Carol'. This piece was performed by the women's chorale!

listen 2 it right now ♡:




Okay so let's talk about this piece! This is probably my most favorite choral piece that I have done EVER. Not to be #different but I actually prefer christmas songs that aren't way too jolly. I think that slower, minor key pieces are the best. The composition of this song is absolutely beautiful! It's in SSAA (which i was happy about becasue Dr. Jones was allergic to SSAA for half of fall term. No I am not being mean ♡). But anyways, the harmonies in this piece were gorgeous and meshed together so so so so well. AND GET THIS; ALTO'S GOT THE MELODY AT SOME POINT!! NAME WHEN THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED BEFORE THEN!!! (you can't. so don't try.. bing bong). But, I thought it was such a unique piece to include in the program! I was very happy to have the opportunity to perform it.

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    Now I want to talk about weddings! I have been to quite a few weddings in my lifetime and every time I hear this specfic song and every time I yawn (mentally). We have all heared it before; you're probably humming it to yourself or in your head right now! (say yes) 

But anyways, listen ๐“†ฉ๊จ„︎๐“†ช:


    ENOUGH!!! PUT IT DOWN! I understanddd it's a wedding, it's cute, it's romantic, blah blah. BUT GIRL THERE IS OTHER SONGS!! I think personally, it's just a bit corny. There is something about the melody that annoys me, and it is so so overused. I also think that the bride she be accompanied with something a lot more elegant and pretty when walking down the aisle! This is just giving Lifetime movie, respectfully.

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Let's finish on a more positive note, shall we? I want to talk about my graduation! WHOOP WHOOP ๐Ÿฅณ  So in 2023, I graduated from Dorman High School! I was apart of the lucky class that got to have their ceremony outside so I like to flex that ever so often (flips hair) But there is a tradition that Dorman does every single year and it brings happiness to me every single time I am able to witness it :)

Listen and celebrate ⋆˚ ๐œ—๐œš˚⋆ :
  
    
    Isn't that fun? Dorman plays this right after the last name is called and it's such a exciting feeling. It puts you in a good mood, and it makes you feel like you accomplished so much during your high school journey! The sight of everyone smiling and throwing their caps was heartwarming because it was truly a very great time for everyone. (It sure was for me because girl.. i wanted to leave that school REAL BAD *endearingly*) I also really loved this choice of song because it's one that I have actually grown up with! This was played at every single family reunion that I went to. It is just a really good song for good vibes :)

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YAYYYYYY THAT'S ALL FOR THIS ENTRY! I hope you all enjoy! :)

Comments

  1. Bethany GiovannettiJanuary 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM

    Hi Kanaria! I love listening to Huron Carol. It has such a sweet & gentle melody and I love that the altos get the melody. Also, I do agree that the Wedding March is soooo overused. Definitely think people should use other songs. Lastly, I love that you got to have Celebration at your graduation. I’m super jealous! Anyways, your blog is so pretty and your blog made me laugh!

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  2. WesleyJanuary 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM

    Huron's Carol was toooo good. I really liked the dark tone in the piece and the alto lines were very interesting. Wedding March is so boring to me now because it is so popular, so I agree heavily with what you thought. The song choice for graduation was also too good. My graduation was too formal I felt.

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  3. Jan RobertsJanuary 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM

    Huron's Carol s very different from other Christmas pieces, but I completely get why you love it. It is really nice and beautiful. While Wedding March is overplayed it is still beautiful and iconic for weddings. I have never heard that whole graduation song before. I have only heard the chorus. I love that you included it because it gives me the whole song for future use.

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  4. Kalei ConnorsJanuary 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM

    Hey Kanaria! I love Huron's Carol, It had to be one of my favorite from all of last years pieces. It definitely is different from other Christmas piece, but when listening to it all I can image is snow falling and just winter vibes. I also agree how the Wedding March is sooo over played. I'm sooo jealous that you got to have celebration played at graduation. If it was played at mine I just know I would be bumping

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  5. QuianJanuary 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM

    I first wanna say I love how your blog is set up, it's very pretty! I also LOVED the Huron Carol, it was such a beautiful piece and super fun to sing. I don't have much to say with Mendelssohn's piece, it is a wedding classic, but I don't blame you of getting annoyed by it. I also really enjoy celebration, it used to be one of my favorite songs a few years ago

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  6. JordanJanuary 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM

    Hey Kan!! I totally agree with you about the wedding march!! Every time they ask me to play that piece, I always say "again" in my head. And it's because everyone wants it played for their wedding.

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