NBC virtual choir

REGINA – New Beginnings Lutheran Church recently put together an online virtual choir made up of voices from congregation members and a few special friends.

The conductor raised a few eyebrows when he suggested that choir members record their own voices at home, promising that, with some special software and a little digital magic he would blend all their voices into something very special. He chose a song that the New Beginnings Choir was familiar with: “God is My Shepherd”. The choir members were asked to listen to the music being played on the piano, singing along while at the same time recording their voice on their cell phone or tablet. When all the recordings were done, they were emailed to the conductor who then put it all together using software called DaVinci 19.

Despite initial skepticism, the choir members stepped out in faith and, sitting at home with cell phones in hand, sang their parts. And when it all came together, they were amazed at the end result.

Since publishing the video on Facebook and YouTube, more than a thousand people have tuned in. You can see it on Facebook Here.

If you would like to try this in your congregation, contact the leaders of NBChoir (Rev. Paulo Brum and Betty Tamlin) and they will walk you through the process.

Rev. Terry Defoe

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