Midway through November, as a responsible collegiate chamber choir, we should have been rehearsing Holiday Music today, but it just didn't feel right.  After singing for a vigil of CSULB student Nohemi Gonzales (who was killed in the Paris attacks of November 2015) I decided to take an afternoon and simply learn a new piece...one that might counteract some of the darkness I felt after watching the memorial and knowing how hard it would be for Nohemi's family to go on.  This piece was in my head as I fell asleep last night; I knew we had to record it today.    I hope it brings you comfort.   

A Prayer
by Alfred Noyes
Angels, where you soar
     Up to God’s own light,
Take my own lost bird
     On your hearts tonight;
And as grief once more
     Mounts to heaven and sings,
Let my love be heard
     Whispering in your wings. 

Jonathan Talberg

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