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Robin1 said:
RandFan, this is off topic and gonna sound strange but, hey, that's never stopped me before : )
A little background... I have been involved on this forum mostly dealing with the topics of life after death and psychic medium John Edward. I am a member of the Church of Latter Day Woos. Kidding, couldn't resist...but yes, I am a believer...as well as a skeptic! A couple of days ago I saw on John Edward's twitter a posting which says something to the effect of ....you should listen to the voice of your intuition and allow your team(spirit guides) to assist you in everyday life. So, that night right before I go to sleep I say out loud "Well, spirit guides if you're there I'll try to hear what you are saying to me." I wake up the next morning (yesterday) and the Kumbaya song is playing repeatedly in my head. Not exactly a hit song on the airwaves. I never listen to or think about that song. Ever. Yet, I find myself even humming it out loud yesterday. I'm thinking why in the world is this song in my head and what the heck does "kumbaya" even mean?! So I researched the word on the Internet and researched the song. Also yesterday, I was reading this thread...read some of your comments and thought to myself that you sounded like an intelligent, kind and open minded person. Today I log in to see new posts on this thread and surprise, surprise you had commented jokingly that you felt like singing kumbaya! So, here's what I think all of this could possibly mean:
1. It is a sign for me validating that there really are spirit guides who actually do kumbaya (come by here).
2. It is a sign that maybe you are supposed to read the threads I've been involved in.
3. It means absolutely nothing at all...it's just a coincidence.Anyway, thanks for reading this long, and, as most will think, pointless post! Oh, and stay as kind as you seem to be : )
Peace.
Disclaimer: : )
If kumbaya had been mentioned or discussed previously on this thread, then the whole point of this post will be moot!
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You got it in three. Kumbaya means come by here.
 
Robin1 said:
deaman, my spirit guides are strongly advising me to say no to your commenting.
In others words, go right ahead. : )
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The message was a little mixed.......what does that mean exactly?

(And here I thought I was being way to "formally kind", in asking you, first.)
 
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RandFan said:
I'm not a believer but I can respect the views of believers.
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Not me. I might have some respect for a believer as a person outside their world view. But there are conditions even there. But I would withhold respect for the views of such a person.
 
deaman said:
The message was a little mixed.......what does that mean exactly?

(And here I thought I was being way to "formally kind", in asking you, first.)
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deaman, it means my spirit guides must be Sicilian as they remember some of your comments in response to me in another thread : ) But, it was sweet of you to ask if it was Ok to comment, so please go ahead. After that, though, probably best to go back to the original topic at hand. Sorry for the diversion.
Peace.
 
Robin has always been an engaging and nice poster here. We all should encourage her participation, even if we sometimes disagree.
 
dafydd said:
So you don't believe in spirit guides.One never knows here. I am relieved. Thanks for calling me kid, you've made an old man very happy.
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Dafydd, I'm sorry to disappoint, but... I am open to the possibility of spirit guides! Just not Sicilian ones. : )
 
Sideroxylon said:
That's a bit closed minded, don't you think.
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Considering the fact that I am Sicilian...and proud of it...I consider it to be funny-minded. Like I've said...These are the jokes. And if anyone here has not seen the movie "Monster's Inc."...you are missing out on quite a few laughs! : )
Now, time to get back to the original topic of this thread!
 
Robin1 said:
Considering the fact that I am Sicilian...and proud of it...I consider it to be funny-minded. Like I've said...These are the jokes. And if anyone here has not seen the movie "Monster's Inc."...you are missing out on quite a few laughs! : )
Now, time to get back to the original topic of this thread!
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Yeah, mine was a joke too.
 
The music of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is enjoyed around the world. The following is some general information about the Choir:

"Before members join the Choir, they undergo a rigorous audition process consisting of three phases, which take place over approximately six months. Prospective Choir members must be active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, be recommended by their Bishops and live within 100 miles of Temple Square. Applicants must be between 25 and 55 years of age. The Choir accepts applications for new singers during the first week of January and July every year. In the first step of the audition process, applicants submit an unaccompanied recording of a song selected by the Music Director. The second stage of the audition, a musical skills test, measures musical ability and aptitude. Applicants with an acceptable test score are then scheduled for an audition before the Director and Associate Director. In the third stage, individuals perform a Hymn of their choice, sight-read a piece of music and test their vocal range. The selected singers are brought into the Temple Square Chorale for a three-month period during which they attend musical training classes."

Following the above process, the final selection is then made of those who will perform with the Choir.

"Tenure in the Choir is 20 years or until age 60. All 360 members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and all 110 members of the Orchestra at Temple Square are unpaid volunteers who practice and perform weekly. Choir members rehearse and perform about five hours in an average week—Thursday nights for two hours and Sunday mornings for more than three hours. This does not include touring, for which members often take time off from work, sometimes foregoing personal vacations. All members must attend a minimum of 75 percent of rehearsals and performances."
 
Pity about the Mormon Tabernacle Choir -- Restricted to LDS members rather than drawing talent out of the general population (although that isn't unduly surprising), and an age 60 cutoff? I had no idea they were so insular and ageist. I have the great pleasure in playing in a community band with a 73-year-old Director, numerous players in their 60s and 70s, and a tenor sax player now into his 80s.
 
Janadele said:
The music of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is enjoyed around the world. The following is some general information about the Choir:

"Before members join the Choir, they undergo a rigorous audition process consisting of three phases, which take place over approximately six months. Prospective Choir members must be active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, be recommended by their Bishops and live within 100 miles of Temple Square. Applicants must be between 25 and 55 years of age. The Choir accepts applications for new singers during the first week of January and July every year. In the first step of the audition process, applicants submit an unaccompanied recording of a song selected by the Music Director. The second stage of the audition, a musical skills test, measures musical ability and aptitude. Applicants with an acceptable test score are then scheduled for an audition before the Director and Associate Director. In the third stage, individuals perform a Hymn of their choice, sight-read a piece of music and test their vocal range. The selected singers are brought into the Temple Square Chorale for a three-month period during which they attend musical training classes."

Following the above process, the final selection is then made of those who will perform with the Choir.

"Tenure in the Choir is 20 years or until age 60. All 360 members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and all 110 members of the Orchestra at Temple Square are unpaid volunteers who practice and perform weekly. Choir members rehearse and perform about five hours in an average week—Thursday nights for two hours and Sunday mornings for more than three hours. This does not include touring, for which members often take time off from work, sometimes foregoing personal vacations. All members must attend a minimum of 75 percent of rehearsals and performances."
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That is a very controversial subject Janadele....How shall this significant conversation be moved forward without being subjected to scrutiny?
 
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Janadele said:
The music of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is enjoyed around the world. The following is some general information about the Choir:

"Before members join the Choir, they undergo a rigorous audition process consisting of three phases, which take place over approximately six months. Prospective Choir members must be active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, be recommended by their Bishops and live within 100 miles of Temple Square. Applicants must be between 25 and 55 years of age. The Choir accepts applications for new singers during the first week of January and July every year. In the first step of the audition process, applicants submit an unaccompanied recording of a song selected by the Music Director. The second stage of the audition, a musical skills test, measures musical ability and aptitude. Applicants with an acceptable test score are then scheduled for an audition before the Director and Associate Director. In the third stage, individuals perform a Hymn of their choice, sight-read a piece of music and test their vocal range. The selected singers are brought into the Temple Square Chorale for a three-month period during which they attend musical training classes."

Following the above process, the final selection is then made of those who will perform with the Choir.

"Tenure in the Choir is 20 years or until age 60. All 360 members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and all 110 members of the Orchestra at Temple Square are unpaid volunteers who practice and perform weekly. Choir members rehearse and perform about five hours in an average week—Thursday nights for two hours and Sunday mornings for more than three hours. This does not include touring, for which members often take time off from work, sometimes foregoing personal vacations. All members must attend a minimum of 75 percent of rehearsals and performances."
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So there are Mormons who can sing well enough to go trough an audition process for a choir.
Good for them. And I'm sure they are talented.
But errr, what exactly does this have to do with LDS practices or beliefs at all?
 
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