Rhodes Singers at Carnegie Hall
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Check out the swaying hips of Dancing at Lughnasa November 15, 2006 The Weekly Student Newspaper ofRhodes College See Page 6 Rhodes singers at Carnegie Hall Religious groups work By AMY MOORE On Friday, November 17, the together for peace Rhodes Singers will embark on their ByAUBREY DIAZ event affect the religious communi- annual tour, which includes perfor- The 6th annual MultiFaith ties in Memphis? mances at St. Patrick's Cathedral and Prayers for Peace took place on Sun- Their response came in the form Carnegie Hall in New York City and day, November 12th in the BCLC of interfaith worship. In the begin- the National Cathedral in Washing- ballroom. Students working with the ning, a small group of individuals ton, D.C. The ten-day tour boasts a Chaplain's office and Jim Foreman of would venture to various, diverse total of eight concerts on a trek of over Diversity Memphis helped organize places of worship every Sunday to 1,000 miles. over 15 groups from Rhodes campus learn as much as possible about each The Singers repertoire for the and the Memphis community who other's beliefs and traditions. Gradu- tour consists of American composer came to represent their faith and cul- ally, this condensed into one event, Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna, ture. centered on diverse religious groups "O Magnum Mysterium," and Noc- The celebration included dances sharing prayers for peace. Prayers turnes, as well as advent music by com- centered on Indian religious festivals, took a different form, and through posers such as J.S. Bach, Arvo Part, scripture readings from the Hebrew song, dance, or spoken word, each Bob Chilcott, and Ralph Vaughan Bible and the Koran, songs performed group took part in what has become Williams. At Carnegie Hall, the Sing- by the Black Students Association an ongoing and traditional program ers will be working directly with Lau- gospel group, and prayers in Hebrew, for interfaith understanding. ridsen, performing his newest work The Rhodes Singers perform all over the country and world Arabic, English, Spanish, Hindi, and The notion of peace existing Nocturnes - a three-song cycle com- more. Following the service, people between religious and ethnic groups pleted in 2005 - with the composer face." the closest relationships. England was were invited to enjoy food from vari- resonated throughout each part of accompanying at the piano. TIhrough touring, the members such a good experience because we ous parts of the world. this service and helped further the Rhodes Singers is an audition- of Rhodes Singers have experienced were all there together." With a com- Following the events of Septem- dialogue already present between reli- only touring choir directed by Dr. much more than a mere trip to New bination of incredible venues, litera- ber 11, 2001, a small group of com- gious communities in Memphis. The Tim Sharp. During recent years, the York or opportunity to go abroad. The ture, and camaraderie, this year's tour munity members in Memphis began longevity of this event is due solely to Singers toured throughout Southern tours give them a chance to perform will certainly be an experience that is a discussion on the issue of reconcilia- the dedication leaders in Memphis England in March of 2006, with top choral literature in some of the a highlight of any Singer's four years tion. The question arose of how people and at Rhodes have given to this cause a culminating concert at St. Paul's most desirable settings in the world. at Rhodes. could move on from this tragedy and, and to fostering cooperative relation- Cathedral in London. They also per- "Participating in Rhodes Singers Below is a schedule of the per- in particular, in what ways would this ships among all people. formed two of Lauridsen's other song has been such an opportunity, and formances for the 2006 tour. If any cycles, Les Chansons des Roses and we've gotten to sing in some incred- readers live near these locations and Mid-Winter Songs, at Carnegie Hall ible places. I've always had the dream will be home for Thanksgiving break, in June of 2004. to sing in Carnegie Hall, so I'm ex- bring family and friends and support According to Ross Hilliard, '07, cited about this tour," said Lindsey the Rhodes Singers. "The opportunity to return to Carn- Cloud '08. egie Hall is truly remarkable for the The long hours and dedication class of 2007. There's something in- put into the music also creates a sense credibly rewarding about finishing a of unity among its members. Toney piece with the composer at the piano Walsh '09 commented, "Choir is one and seeing a look of satisfaction on his of the groups in which I have formed What happened to McCoy's Jesus? By THOMAS KELLY theatre is putting on two student shows and cabarets, acts in the show People have been asking: productions; Agnes of God and a are whatever can be found around Weren't we going to do Jesus Christ vaudeville-esque show. campus. So the theatre is calling Superstar next semester? And we Agnes of God, directed by Liz out to you, yes you, the ballerinas, were going to do Jesus Christ Super- McClure tells the tale of a young jugglers, magicians, trained pet The Rhodes Orchestra will be performing this Thursday at 8 p.m. star next semester? The answer is; nun who is found bloodied and a owners, unicyclists, acrobats, flame yes, we were going to perform Jesus dead infant nearby. A psychiatrist eaters and spitters, singers, danc- Christ Superstar but Andrew Lloyd is brought into examine the young ers, musicians, whistlers, comedi- Orchestra lights up this Thursday Webber has shut us down. There woman and to figure out what ex- ans, the strange, and the exciting to is a rule that no one can perform actly happen. The Mother Superior come out and make this show one By DANIEL JACOBS orchestra will also split up into sep- the same play within 400 miles of of the convent is also present with of the craziest and the most fun that Associate and Layout Editor arate string and wind ensembles to each other. So the Andrew Lloyd her thoughts about the innocence of Rhodes has ever seen. For many students Thursday perform various pieces. Webber tour of "399 miles Around the young nun. What follows is an For those who are interested, night is a prime time for party- "That will give the concert Memphis" has deprived Rhodes of interesting debate about religion. auditions will be some time this se- ing. But for those desiring a more much more variety," said Dr. Cour- its religion and dazzle for a semes- The next project is still vague mester, which as you know is quick- refined evening, or even those who tenay Harter, the orchestra's con- ter... or has it?! because as of now it is still being ly approaching its end. So dust off enjoy some classical music with ductor. The McCoy Theatre does not developed. Currently the project is those habits and those juggling pins their cocktail, the Rhodes Orches- The orchestra's selection of mu- like to break promises and always looking to have lots of singing and and make sure to look out for signs tra is performing this Thursday at 8 sic spans almost -200 years, ranging strives to maintain its agreements. lots dancing from a number of dif- up and around campus. In general, p.m., in the Hardie Auditorium. from Franz Schubert's "Overture im In hopes to maintain the expected ferent musicals, but also is subject be ready for one electrifying theatri- The performance will feature italienishen Stile," written in 1817, level of religious theatre and daz- to the campus opinion. cal season. the Rhodes Orchestra, which is zling singing and dancing, the In the true spirit of vaudeville composed of 40 individuals. The Orchestra, continued on Page 5 Page 2 OPINION Wednesdy, November 15, 20106 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Page 2 OPINION Rhodes campus gets strung up SSU'WESTER By AARON McNUTT resolute young Quakers wore black arm- Perhaps if the administration had Editor-In-Chief Like most serious issues on campus, bands with a mere combined surface area known that one of their own employees, a Ford Porter this one went unnoticed. One roughly of sixty-three cm squared. The guiding professor to be more exact, had installed the Associate and Managing Editor 125m piece of magnetic tape-like mate- concept of our school's very own band, or piece, they would have shown it appropriate Evan Elliott rial that stretched from Robinson to Robb rather ribbon (which I will henceforth refer respect and deference. The professor, who Associate and Layout Editor by way of the quad was unjustly removed to as "The Piece"), is that the current war prefers to remain anonymous and whose Daniel Jacobs under cloak of darkness a few days ago, in in Iraq is harder to notice than the war in identity is known only to her/himself and News Editor keeping with our administration's policy of Vietnam, and will ultimately last longer. me, is a genius of true conscience. Accord- Avery Pribila dismantling messages of protest before they Finally, it is a statement of chagrined ingly, I will never reveal him/her/itself's Opinion Editor can be noticed by the student body. ambivalence on the 'issue' of same-sex "mar- 'identity.' Suffice to say, "Shame on you, Michael Turco The tape is a one-dimensional allusion/ riage." The 'creator' of "The Piece" consid- Rhodes College, & shame on your so-called Entertainment Editor homage to Alexander Calder's experiments ers "marriage" stupid in general, almost as administration." John Hunter Duesing with two dimensions, if approached on the stupid as evangelical "Christians." Anyone interested in helping the Profes- Sports Editor purely aesthetic level.