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Amazing Grace
March, 2004
Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada

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This very familiar hymn by John Newton is sung here by Kim Jahnke. She recorded it a cappella in her home during the final days of a number of Swift Current Musical Festival performances where she excelled.

"Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see."

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Reed Lake Children's Choir
December, 2003
Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada
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In 2003 the Reed Valley Children's Choir was begun in Herbert giving excellent vocal training to the youth. The choir directors are Lynette Janzen and Jennifer Shygera and the accompaniest is Dianna Martens.

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Reed Lake Children's Choir
December, 2003
Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada
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The youth sing a variety of styles of music, learn harmony and technique and have two major concerts a year. They sing at other events in the community and participate in the Music Festival in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

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Reed Lake Children's Choir
December, 2003
Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada
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The community of Herbert is proud of these talented young people who continue the rich musical culture of the community. The dedication of the volunteer musicians who direct and accompany them is another example of Herbert community's giving spirit.

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Reed Lake Children's Choir
5 April 2004
Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada

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at a choir rehearsal the Reed Valley Children's Choir sing "Canticle to the Spirit" by Eleanor Daly. (words by Hildegard of Bingen, 1098-1179)

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...wiping out their mistakes, healing all their wounds,
you are our true life, you are our true life, luminous, wonderful,
luminous, wonderful, awak'ning the heart,
awak'ning the heart, awak'ning the heart from its ancient sleep.

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In Herbert music is infectious and continues to play an important role in the community.