We sang a Sunday service this morning in a gorgeous contemporary Norwegian Church. Not only was it beautiful in a style that was both rugged and refined at the same time, it had an excellent acoustic. And a nine foot Steinway. Fitz was a happy boy!
There were two baptisms during the service. The families were decked out in traditional Norwegian dress. How lucky for us to witness this tradition. And as KSB is apt to do, we became a part of the tradition with our music. At communion, we sang two pieces as planned, but then, unexpectedly, we needed a third piece. So the Grads surrounded the babies and serenaded them with “Prayer of the Children.” Very touching. The babies looked on and listened with such attention. See pictures and video.
I guarantee these infants will hear about this boychoir from America that sang to them on the day of their baptism. It’s a wonderful thing for your songs to be able to create these sort of musical moments for people. Moments that they will remember and recount for their lifetime.
Gift Presentation at the Church
Comone Buoy at the Church
Nelson Mandela at the Church
Last night in Oslo Your sons will no doubt have a lovely evening with their new Norwegian family. They’ll present their homestays gifts, hopefully find some clean laundry on their beds, (tour T-shirts in scary shape), pack, and then get a good night sleep for the next stage of the most excellent KSB Norwegian and Arctic Circle Adventure!
More later…
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