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WORKING TO THE SOUND OF SILENCE
RECENTLY MY WIFE AND I SANG IN THE BERKSHIRE CHORAL FESTIVAL in western Massachusetts. All 228 choristers were strong singers, and they willingly rehearsed five hours a day, Monday through Friday. This culminated in a performance of two major works with a professional orchestra on the following Saturday.
In a world that is often seen as divided along the lines of race, gender, faith, social class, politics, and economic opportunity, the chorus united in a common purpose to add a little harmony to the world. We shared one simple yet noble objective: To do our best to convey the beauty of the music before us.
About the author
David Cornell has taught physics and astronomy at Principia College.

November 29, 2004 issue
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'Just say—"Yes!"'
Bill Dawley
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letters
with contributions from Anne-Sabine Foerster, Erin Snow, John Usen Ekanem, Marian Foster, Dawn-Marie Cornett
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ITEMS of INTEREST
with contributions from John A. Zukowski, Rachel Zoll
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The message is YES!
By Jeffrey Hildner and Marilyn Jones
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NO!!! SOMETIMES THE WAY TO SAY YES TO GOD'S PRESENCE IS TO SAY NO!
By Norm Bleichman
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LORETTA LAROCHE: 'Ta-dah!'
Patricia Kadick with contributions from Loretta LaRoche
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WORKING TO THE SOUND OF SILENCE
By David A. Cornell
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AFTER THE DA VINCI CODE, WHAT NEXT? WOMEN, SPIRITUALITY, AND POWER
By Patricia Kadick
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Straight talk about teenagers
By Kim Shippey
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'Without this, you have nothing'
By Jasmine Alexandra
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Standing tall with the President
By Margaret Rogers
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Strength in spirit
Michele Newport
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'God made me perfect'
Vonne Anne Heninger
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Child healed of delayed development
Doris Agudelo