Veterans Day Concert

Last night the Golden Corridor orchestra that I play 2nd violin for, held a concert to honor the Veterans. Last year's concert was about 4 times bigger, probably because we were in a much bigger hall. This year was small but still very fun. We played 7 different songs and Dan was so sweet to stand and video all of them for me. Including 4 songs from the youth orchestra. I am going to post my 2 favorite numbers from last night. Take a minute to watch, you won't regret it!





O, America you’re calling,
I can hear you calling me:
You are calling me to be true to thee,
True to thee… I will be.

O, America no weeping,
Let me heal your wounded heart:
I will keep you in my keeping,
Till there be… a new start.

And I will answer you, and I will take your hand,
And lead you… to the sun:
And I will stand by you…do all that I can do,
And we will be… as one.

O, America I hear you,
From your prairies to the sea,
From your mountains grand, and all through this land,
You are beautiful to me.

And… O, America you’re calling,
I can hear you calling me:
You are calling me to be true to thee,
True to thee… I will be.

And I will answer you, and I will take your hand,
And lead you… to the sun:
And I will stand by you… do all that I can do,
And we will be…as one.

O, America you’re calling…
I will ever answer thee.
The fact that William Joseph wrote the music does not suprise me. This is one of the most American heartfelt lyrics I've ever heard. They are truly touching. Brad Kepler the soloist often sings for us, we are lucky to have him.




We played this tribute for the armed forces veterans. Airforce, marine, coastguard, army and navy.