Measure Me, Sky! (Jonathan Reid) - Beckenhorst Press Concert Series

[@rlcg37]

My daughter's high school choir just did this for their end of year concert. GORGEOUS. (Daughter played the accompaniment; it is not easy! But so lovely. ♥)

[@michaelseibert9898]

Measure me, sky! Tell me I reach by a song Nearer the stars; I have been little so long. Weigh me, high wind! What will your wild scales record? Profit of pain, Joy by the weight of a word. Horizon, reach out! Catch at my hands, stretch me taut, Rim of the world: Widen my eyes by a thought. Sky, be my depth, Wind, be my width and my height, World, my heart's span; Loveliness, wings for my flight. - Leonora Speyer (7 November 1872 - 10 February 1956)

[@jameshowen2445]

We performed this for our most recent choir concert. It was my favorite.

[@MaxTaylorMinistries]

This accompaniment is incredible, great use of appropriate time signatures at opportune moments. A thrill to listen to over and over again!

[@marcletellier3321]

Sublime ! It touches the heart and the soul. Thank you

[@nathanpayant2350]

What a beautifully crafted (and executed) piece! Thank you.

[@johnscottherrington1758]

Absolutely beautiful! Wonderful expression. Thanks for maintaining social distance. I am disappointed that the conductor and singers weren't wearing masks as suggested by the Colorado/Maryland University Lab Research. I know it would have impacted the sound somewhat, but . . .

[@BeckenhorstPress]

John- Thank you for your kind wording, and that's fair. This video was recorded in summer 2020; we definitely encourage choirs to comply with all current recommended safety protocols including masks. We don't want this video used as any kind of "opposition" to current safety guidelines; we just want to share Jon's lovely music! All best.

[@ericsamuels6574]

Amazing voices and heart, please forget the masks. We have been manipulated out of spreading the joy of music. Our instruments will not be silenced any more. (from a cellist)