After arriving in Americus, the choir checked into the Ramada Inn, changed into performance attire, and was back on the bus 30 minutes later to head to Buena Vista United Methodist Church. We were welcomed by a poster by the street announcing the choir's program for the evening. After finding our seats and an extensive warm-up, the choir was treated to a delicious and bountiful meal provided by the congregation of our host church. Three, yes three, kinds of barbeque were offered, representing three of the best known proprietors of barbecue from Macon, Gray/Clinton, and Columbus, Georgia. Many Georgians have strong opinions about the best barbecue and similar discussions were held about the desserts too!After dinner, the Chancel Choir presented an hour-long program to a very receptive congregation. The program, based on phrases from the Wesley hymn O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing, began with the hymn by that name and included anthems related to phrases from the hymn. Additionally, Doris Granum sang two solos, Tom Granum presented three organ selections, Kevin Johnson played euphonium on one piece, Daniel Elder sung a solo on another and special thanks to Martha Thomas for her accompaniment on the piano during the program.
Our program for the evening included the following:
* O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing, Congregational Hymn
* Gordon Young: Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing
* G. O. Pitoni: Cantate Domino
* Jane Marshall: None Other Lamb (Kevin Johnson, euphonium)
* Michael T. Smith: Lily of the Valley (Doris Granum, solo)
* Beverly Terrell: Amazing Grace (Doris Granum, solo)
* Roger Hoffman: Consider the Lilies of the Field
* K. Lee Scott: Write Your Blessed Name
* John Ness Beck: He Shall Feed His Flock
* Charles Gounod: Sanctus
* Attr. J. S. Bach: Little Prelude & Fugue in C (Tom Granum, organ solo)
* Thomas Arne: Flute Tune (Tom Granum, organ solo)
* C. S. Lang: Tuba Tune in D (Tom Granum, organ solo)
* Jane Marshall: My Eternal King
* John Rutter: For the Beauty of the Earth
* Mark Hayes: Day by Day (Daniel Elder, soloist)
* Gilbert Martin: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
After the performance, the choir made it back to the Ramada Inn in Americus to rest up for the service morning.
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