Watching this brought tears to my eyes of how touching this was too me and the sentiment behind it all and how Ken made an impact on me. I have known ken since middle school and he was my older sister's vocal coach and knew my family. He has left an imprint in my life forever!

Will there be a standalone post of Forever Gold, or perhaps an MP3 (or other file type) download of Forever Gold?

This is a beautiful tribute! Many times I feel, we, as choir directors, teach in our own little "bubble". We just do the work that we know our students deserve and need from us in our choir rooms and that's it. This desire to make the kids better (in every way) is what drives us to do our best everyday. I cannot believe how well this video captures what it is REALLY like to be in choir and what choir truly is all about. The moments, the stories, the trips, the music repertoire, and your connection with your students is so relatable and so admirable. Thank you so much for sharing this tribute to your amazing legacy! It is truly inspiring! Congratulations on your well deserved retirement! 36 years is such an accomplishment! I'm at year 21 now ....so I've got a few more years to hopefully get to your level of excellence! - Michael Suffolk, Director of Vocal Activities, Birmingham Community Charter High School

Simply put, I wouldn't be the man I am today had our paths not crossed. Thank you for everything, Maestro Ken, and congratulations on retirement!

Omgosh I remember singing this...not sure which year (graduated 1993) ...and still remember it 100%. We sang it as a set with another African song in our concert...shoot what was the other one?

Congratulations! You will be missed! A wonderful tribute to an extraordinary teacher !

A wonderful tribute. Congratulations on one heck of a legacy!

This was awesome… we love you, Mr. Abrams!!!

Mr. A....Congrats on 36 amazing years. I wish I could have been there for the celebration. Some of my happiest memories at SR were in choir. Thank you for bringing uut the best in us as singers and people. This tribute is beyond deserving

Hi Cuz, this is just wonderful!! Enjoy your retirement!! Can't wait to see more of you!!

I was at that celebration, and what celebration it ever was!

Was a truly blessed event of epic proportions for me to witness!

Treble trouble 😁

2007? Spring or fall?

Awww man! I’m sorry I missed this! So beautiful. Congratulations, Mr. Abrams! You’re always amazing.

Ken was also celebrating his 60th birthday the day of this video!

Sweet, that's like, 100 people that will be my bridge over troubled water.

An amazing recognition of a lifetime of service to the youth of our community. Brings tears to my eyes, Ken. Thank you, both for sharing your talents with our kids.

So sorry I missed this live last night. Very well done, Bridge Over Troubled Waters was fantastic!!! Chills and tears. Congratulations on your retirement!!!! I look forward to the live "reunion"

To Ken Abrams and Laurie Hugill, with love and affection.

Beautiful tribute to a wonderful conductor!