The Falcons celebrated a successful Spring Choir Concert last night, performing a variety of musical pieces ranging from American folk blues to Manx Gaelic lullabies. Organizers expressed gratitude to all who attended the live event and noted that recordings are available for those who missed the performance.
The concert program opened with Bring Me Little Water, Sylvie, a piece believed to have been written by Louisiana folk blues singer Leadbelly in the 1930s or 40s. The song is reported to be about his uncle and his uncle’s wife, Sylvie.
The performance then traveled to the Isle of Man, an island off the coast of Great Britain where Manx Gaelic is spoken. The choir performed a Manx Lullaby featuring bird sounds and Gaelic lyrics instructing a baby to sleep on.
Representing the Middle East, the choir sang Dodi Li, a Hebrew phrase meaning I am my beloved’s. This song, which comes from the Hebrew Old Testament, is frequently used at Jewish weddings and has been recorded by musicians such as Peter, Paul, and Mary.
The repertoire also included Let Me In, a song from the 1990s movie musical Rigoletto. The musical tells the story of a man misjudged by townspeople as cruel despite his efforts to help them.
The final portion of the concert featured Ten Songs of America. This selection was chosen to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America on July 4th, 2026, and included ten songs significant to American history.
