The Wartburg Choir: Ain't No Grave, Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory

[@aylagrieve]

I literally love this song so much. My choir (middle schoolers mostly) is singing this and it just scratches my brain in the right spot

[@poof9121]

this is one of the most incredible things i've ever seen or heard. my choir director emphasizes faces, feeling the music, but this... this is far beyond anything i could've dreamed of.

[@BronzeTheSling]

This is exactly what the directors are talking about.

[@johnhunter1198]

Didn't dawn on me till after that the silent section is how the profoundly deaf person "hears" the piece. Amazing performance choice.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

That made me tear up!!

[@elizabethgross8918]

I think this raises an interesting question, because honestly... is it? When a hearing person watches that section of the piece, we are conscious of what's "missing." Some of us may even be hearing the music in our heads as we watch. But a profoundly deaf person who has been profoundly deaf since birth may not even be conscious of that gap. They know there's a difference, of course, between how we experience the world and how they do, but they've never experienced sound and therefore don't have any reason to consider anything to be "missing" (aside from visual cues like the singers' breathing and mouth shapes). I don't think it's really possible for hearing people to experience the world that way. We are always aware of sound, even when it isn't present.

[@johnhunter1198]

@@elizabethgross8918 As a performer in the Buffalo Philharmonic, we played annual Xmas concerts at the St Mary's school for the deaf. As a 20-something, it seemed ridiculous at first. Many were profoundly deaf, and it almost seemed like a publicity stunt, since I was young and it was cool to be jaded. However, my section leader went up front to the audience, and a kid who never made sounds to communicate felt the clarinet while it was played and made sounds herself. Then, the crowd signed along with the Christmas carols we played, whose texts were placed on the overheads (remember those?). They were quite in rhythm, which initially surprised me, then overwhelmed me. Of the hundreds of Xmas concerts I played in my career, it's a singular memory.

[@cynthiawynn670]

The beauty of music for all!

[@lizzle2cents289]

Can I just say I love that *****lovely lady***** in the front doing all the sign language. Cause I do

[@gregorydiercks8958]

"Chick" -- Really???

[@dominicc7104]

Gregory Diercks relax

[@kimballmcmullin6861]

Wow have you like never seen a girl before or something?

[@lizzle2cents289]

@@kimballmcmullin6861 I have?? I'm very confused as to why you're being rude, if I did something wrong I'm sorry but I dont know what I did

[@arcradire1559]

@@lizzle2cents289 Don't mind them, they're being ❄

[@Mushroomfrogbi]

I had the privilege to sing this song with my choir in high school about two years ago. It was so powerful and meant so much to us at the time. I want to say thank you to Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory as well as this choir for being amazing instruments that inspired my choir director to gift my choir the opportunity to sing a song that literally changed my life.

[@mostcertainlyben]

I’m singing it this year. You’re welcome for bringing you back to this masterpiece

[@girlofomens]

@@mostcertainlyben I sang it in middle school choir in 2014 and the song randomly periodically rises from the grave in my head to this day, lol. It’s a beautiful piece

[@jeanrobinson7200]

I watch this once a day just to put a smile on my face. Just watch those faces.....they are totally involved in the presentation

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

I'm SO impressed with how expressive EVERY singer is. That's SO ASL! Let's gooooo!! These singers are on level with the big name chiors.

[@ClaudiaAltenhofen]

Just saw the Wartburg choir at the Washington High School this afternoon. They totally exceeded my expectations! Wow, just wow!

[@callieaitken301]

I cannot express the feeling this song gives me

[@gregorydiercks8958]

I've watched this video at least 50 times and it brings me to tears every time when they get to the 'silent singing' part. Thanks Lee and Choir members!!

[@maureenroult2169]

Such a powerful performance, and I really appreciate the way the camera spends so much time on the sign language interpreter. She's marvelous to watch, and I like the way she adds a phrase over the choir's final held note, finishing it right on the cut-off. Marvelous!

[@toxicrayons1222]

I don't know how I got here im high asf this song put me in a trance that one moment when yall went silent but still signed I swear I could still hear it that shit was fiiiiiire made me think is this how deaf people "hear" that's like hearing without hearing crazy stuff idk why but I also cried this song was awesome

[@JesseBless]

I'm a member of this choir and just posted this comment in our Facebook group we had 🤣🤣🤣

[@toxicrayons1222]

@@JesseBless 😂🤣

[@aggirl774]

This is so incredible. I was crying by the end.

[@PassengerInMortality]

Adding sign language is genius! Great sounding choir! Outstanding performance, great energy. This should have received an instantaneous standing ovation!

[@AubreyDoraLincoln]

My choir and I just did this song! It was so amazing we had an interpreter in the front and we did the main chorus signs

[@ptheorist4670]

Ok I started crying. Not only was the performance amazing, not only was the involvement of everyone (both in singing and in signing) perfect and to the point, the moment where everyone fell silent and only signed? It hit so profoundly in me I don't even have words to describe it. And then when they moved forward... I think I would be bawling my eyes out if I was in that audience. Spectacular!

[@davidgilkey7218]

Yup and sing an entire verse signing it, and come back in with the entire choir, RIGHT ON PITCH. That is musicianship ! Bravo !

[@ruthblackman4050]

I love this arrangement and this performance. Whenever I feel discouraged I listen to it and I’m lifted-not as high as I will be one day, but high enough for this Earth.

[@emilyirizarry6395]

we’re singing this for my high school concert choir! i’m so excited!! i love it!!!

[@unusedchannel12376]

You're lucky. I wish we could do it but I don't think we are good enough.

[@clt3ch]

Us too! I can't wait :)

[@florencefarmer6371]

To audiate that phrasing of music (silent mental singing/hearing of the music) accurately on the beat by the whole chorus takes skill. I have listened to other groups perform this piece, but this version remains my favorite.

[@peterbartha6640]

When I see/hear something like this, I feel you can't even imagine what you give to people like me. It's beyond this world.

[@breebell468]

I can't wait till we can sing like this again.

[@breebell468]

We can sing like this again!

[@kaylieghagriego4597]

Sang this song for my choir, became the most memorable as it was one of the first songs I performed getting into advanced. I love everything about this piece. The singing, sign language, the clapping THE INTENSITY!

[@BookloverLBT]

Absolutely fantastic. I was spellbound, complete with chills. Thank you!!

[@elisamoenning4258]

Well, I’ll say they definitely put their hearts into it!

[@kaarenremley7585]

Incredible performance... profound and beautiful.

[@vsworld_1]

They have a great memory you can tell their very dedicated.

[@edgregory1]

Praise the Lord!

[@hannahcruz1440]

I am going to sing this song in the group I am in! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kiana2372]

Go for it!

[@dennisdombkowski8594]

Love this so much. Tears and goosebumps. Thank you forever.

[@beverleytremblay6025]

Wonderful presentation and sensitive to the people who do not hear the same way as others do - if at all. As I was watching the sign language lady I couldn’t help but think how fortunate I am that I can hear not only the words but also the singing.

[@sharonkeeler1616]

These singers stole my heart. Amazing, and musically impeccable. Goosebumps, ladies and gentlemen!

[@griffinrose4755]

This is incredible! I can’t get over the main interpreter’s signing at the very end, for the last line of the song. Gives me chills every time.

[@coppertips]

This is so good, I get goosebumps every single time I listen. What an amazing performance and song!

[@fatmoron7644]

You're cring xd

[@coppertips]

@@fatmoron7644 do i have a stalker? i see you everywhere.

[@Tartagliachildeajaxxa]

@@fatmoron7644fatty

[@isabellamayer1828]

best performance i’ve seen of this song . Very good job to all

[@janineolson2492]

Lee Nelson - thank you for inspiring my Holy Week preperations!

[@nicolaspedro3278]

Ich weine nie mehr, es hat mich bewegt

[@umiahfakhouri7016]

Amazing voices, music, and performance

[@loriboyer5410]

The singing in this is remarkable, especially for a collegiate ensemble. All the other positive things mentioned about engagement, movement, etc...are terrific, too, but it's extra-impressive that they are the total package! Thanks for sharing!

[@84squishymaking]

Absolutely mesmerizing. I loved every word, every motion, every note. Piano was super. Lead signer was perfection. I cried.

[@kathievidmar4910]

Gave me chills. Beautiful.

[@palarwijayasinaga4817]

Beyond excellent !!! 👍👍

[@DavidAmbrose7]

The solo at the end is the best part. After watching the video I can hear her in my head. Stellar

[@cilossilva1220]

Actual Goosebumps

[@anitakathleenpierce4420]

Thank you Sister Estes for sharing this amazing Piece with me!! I'm so proud to have such beautiful young and gifted Christians sisters to inspire me along His Path of Protection!!!

[@marks.nelson284]

Hey this is full body musical integration of engagement and expression in a class by itself as can only be initiated by a Nelson...Kudos...

[@mtbiker841]

Beautiful rendition thank you Wartburg family!

[@wesutsler2089]

My college choir did this as a closer during our tour performances this semester. We got standing ovations several times when we sang this.

[@chocolatelover3092]

I sung this song in high school I FORGOT HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS MASTERPIECE

[@TheNerdStorm]

A-mazing 10/10 no notes Perfect

[@KenWAnderson]

Really solid! Impressive. Well done with good ensemble and 100% participation.

[@pacificwhim]

Wow. I'm speechless at how remarkable this is.

[@idontwantahandle436]

I love this I’m singing it in choir it’s so good!

[@degraham9198]

Profoundly beautiful.

[@dummithicc1212]

2:41 is giving me LIFE IM NOT EVEN A CHRISTIAN

[@Beuvron41]

beauty and emotion have no religion......😊❤️

[@emilytolman46]

Love this song! Incredible sign language!!!

[@irimiriam2934]

I love it so much. The only unfortunate thing about it is that their lighting options in there were probably limited. Also that high note was a killer (but the rest was perfect so ill forgive)

[@aubreyc123.]

no choir song can possibly top this

[@annderrick6138]

Burgers all the way!!!! That's my Alma Mater. I could not be prouder :) Beyond moving!!

[@ccolocado]

Can’t wait to sing thissss for college choirrrr

[@micyclerace]

My dream piece

[@TRHS1976]

Fantastic!

[@suitesara]

The deep feelings of this made me bawl. ❤️

[@venimattos]

Wonderfull!!!!

[@ishtar2848]

Fantastic👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SaanichtonMinistries]

Awesome! That one really clicked!

[@lucycarrasquillo5427]

Awesome outreach!

[@edsoncolaco]

Estou impactado!

[@vasaricorridor7989]

Least we Forget... The 1st thought came into my mind while listening to this was my Grandmother's stories she use to share with me ............. One of the most profound stories was : The red stripes on the American flag represented the blood that use to run down their faces after getting beat by the police , ....... The stars was what they seen when they got hit in their head with the sticks........ and the white part was the obvious : She said don't ever give allegiance to a flag that ( HATE ) you , give allegiance to " THE MOST HIGH GOD " who will deliver you from the hand of your enemy and land of captivity ./ but the Lord laughs them to scorn And they shall afterward become dishonored corpses and an unceasing mockery among the dead,. For he shall strike them down speechless and prostrate and rock them to their foundations; They shall be utterly laid waste and shall be in grief and their memory shall perish.

[@elawinjala1635]

Ahhhhh I have to be the blonde girl when my choir sings it because I’m the only one who knows sign 😭😭😭 Wish me luck-

[@ohhellfire2728]

1:41 badass

[@jaminwhitmore37]

Its a choral group Brian, relax

[@ohhellfire2728]

Jamin Whitmore am i not allowed to think something is cool

[@jaminwhitmore37]

@@ohhellfire2728 I can say whatever the fuck i want Brian, so can you, pipe down, i dont speak less than 30k a year

[@ohhellfire2728]

Jamin Whitmore ok

[@echo7374]

Um tf just happened lmao

[@a_g_k350]

I have to contrast and compare and give critique this performance and another one but so far I'm loving this song! 😁

[@karismamartins]

Wow.

[@SnailSoup23]

Me when I actually start crying🤩 (choir music makes me So emotional😭)

[@fwdolphin]

All I can say is AMEN!!!

[@yakovmatityahu]

Germany keep the Heritage of Protestant father Martin Luther...Love and Prayers from Protestant brother from India 🇮🇳 ❤ 🇩🇪 ✝️

[@ccolocado]

And to sign itttt

[@merianpeterson5073]

WOW!!! FANTASTIC 🎉 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤LOST FOR WORD😂

[@TheTinawade]

My choir is singing this too, but some of my friends who are certified as ASL interpreters say that the use of signing is inappropriate unless there are people in the audience that understand it. And, are they even using standard ASL?

[@annamarion97]

Sammie (in front) studied ASL and spent months developing a “story” through signs with two ASL teachers and interpreters. It is not inappropriate to perform in other languages, even if nobody else in the room understands them! ☺️

[@laynewalker8867]

That's one way to keep the wiggles and fidgets out. Sounds good too.

[@scotmac]

Bravi! Incroyable! 👏🏻 Do the ASL "movements" only communicate to anglophones? (There would not be any deaf language "speakers" in our audiences here in France.) But, I want to do this song with my gospel choir in Rueil-Malmaison. The silent Refrain is quite effective. But we can surely learn the other Choreographie & claps.

[@MN-cz8kf]

ASL is based on French, but it is now definitely "American" Sign Language. Other countries have their own sign languages.

[@scotmac]

Merci. We will try to create a similar non-singing moment. In this video it's so effective - and the singers keep the energy high. 👏🏼

[@christianschumi9813]

Here you can feel what resurrection means!

[@rootschorale830]

I was searching for a link to buy/download this arrangement but couldn't find it, please help me out. Blessings.

[@riesenblut7]

Oh god. Germany here

[@alexanderdanw5292]

Is this ASL, GSL or PSL?

[@lei2.047]

Alexander Danw it’s ASL

[@danawaznik9197]

PSL, actually

[@AimedJester]

Anyone know what this type of music is called?

[@titanium4082]

Gospel/spiritual

[@janmcguire5268]

This is a spiritual

[@best3mates48]

hi guys

[@ravendavis5488]

hi

[@thatoneguy611]

Hi

[@lukasmiller486]

What are the lyrics?

[@thebwjamesshow7207]

What style of music is this

[@JackMFromBoca]

Gospel / spiritual

[@bonsai-lp7rq]

get coordination it shows they didn't just spend time on the vocals

[@cooper8555]

The vocals seem good to me.

[@Binnyweather]

This is my roman empire

[@brenokauan3722]

Único defeito é que n posso tatuar na testa k

[@vasaricorridor7989]

There shall be those who seek refuge in coin whose end is bitter cold. There shall be those who seek refuge in pleasures of the flesh whose end is ashes. There shall be those who seek refuge in the spirit who shall dwell in glory immemorial. For this day when you awaken Behold you no longer dwell among the son's of man the land of the living Behold the heavens, the heaven of heavens See the vast span of eternity before you, his mighty works magnificent, glorious, unending, enduring See his hosts, minions upon minions giving glory offering praises Set your gaze Look, the sons of man upon the earth in prayer offering sweet praise what joy what peace bestowed upon them eternal life from on high what mortal can fathom his mercy reaches from end to end, all creation serves him When God, in the beginning, created man, he made him subject to his own free choice. If you choose you can keep the commandment; it is loyalty to do his will. There is set before you fire and water; to whichever you choose, stretch forth your hand. Before man are life and death, whichever he chooses shall be given him. Immense is the wisdom of the LORD; he is mighty in power and all-seeing. The eyes of God see all he has made; he understands man's every deed. No man does he command to sin, to none does he give strength for lies.. let the last word be , he is all in all ! Let us praise him the more, since we cannot fathom him, for greater is he than all his works; Awful indeed is the LORD's majesty, and wonderful is his power. Lift up your voices to glorify the LORD, though he is still beyond your power to praise; Extol him with renewed strength, and weary not, though you cannot reach the end: For who can see him and describe him? Or who can praise him as he is? Beyond these, many things lie hid; only a few of his works we seen. And to those who revere him he gives wisdom. Sing Hallelujah .............. Jesus O Savior I know not if you are real Come Come live in me .. Save me ! Amen and Amen Revelations 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say. "Come." Let the hearer say, "Come." Let the one who thirsts come forward, and the one who wants receive the gift of life giving water.

[@alliewarner9091]

io

[@jesszorn5631]

the proper diction here would be ain* . director mistake. but rlly good job

[@kmajor7474]

Don't you mean "really" and not rlly? SMH 😉 Wow, they were amazing! 🌟

[@saanviuppar]

@@kmajor7474 what

[@cso8926]

Are you living in germany? And is Jesus Lord in your eyes?

[@gregorydiercks8958]

You are wrong.

[@ge_mail]

Amazing ...