Once Upon a Tree

The choir should sing the first part with a sense of sighing on the word "father". Feel the fatigue and suffering as it builds in intensity on each repetition. Put an accent on the word "do" at the end of the first half. The second half is simply a song of love and devotion as we consider the unbelievable grace Christ showed through his suffering on the cross.

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Choir, simply worship through the music. It's Time to Rest. I was continuously looking for ways that would draw the listener to the story. Anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one after a long battle with illness will feel this mixture of grief and of peace. The choir should float on the foundation of the chords while the soloist sings from the bottom of her soul. Once Upon a Tree reprise. The Song Lives On.

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I asked at a choral clinic whether the directors wanted a "resurrection" song in a musical. The response was half and half. A musical of this sort is almost always presented before Easter Day. Some traditions would not think of singing a resurrection song before Easter Sunday. Other churches would not think of telling the story without Christ rising from the grave. This musical has been presented by choirs of 12 to I love the intimacy of presenting the work with piano accompaniment. The orchestra lends a whole different energy and power.

Last evening was the culmination of a really blessed spiritual and musical journey. At every rehearsal, someone pointed out a spiritual truth that God had revealed to them from listening to and studying the cantata. I feel as though we "experienced", along with Luke, the events that led up to the crucifixion and resurrection of our blessed Savior. Without a doubt, it was the finest cantata that we have ever done.

It really touched the listeners and the singers alike.

The idea of telling the story from Luke's perspective is brilliant. I am so impressed with all of the original music that you put together for this work. It was amazing to watch and hear the choir internalize the message and then send it forth in great dramatic intrepretation. They all seemed to be caught up in the moment.

There were tears from within the choir One asked me,"How can I sing with tears streaming down my cheek? Your marvelous gift of composition and the use of The Word lifted us all to a much higher Spiritual Level. Of all the cantatas I've accompanied or sung over the years, none other has given me such satisfaction.

You have created a most worthy choral work I especially appreciated the cohesiveness of the work as a whole; there is not one song that I wished were not there. The cantata is profound; congratulations seems not quite appropriate. Please accept my thanks for sharing your gift. The congregation truly felt the powerful words and music. Many were in tears. There are 16 in my choir and most had trouble walking back to the choir loft because they were shaking and weak in the knees The Pastor said he would like to repeat the Cantata in two years.

I want to congratulate you on a Cantata that has made me so proud to conduct. I have had more positive response with this musical work then any other Cantata I have done with this church choir.

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Many members of the church had tears in their eyes as we performed your work. When we sang the last word, the lights were raised and we received an ovation like none before.

As I write this I can still feel the glory of telling the story through song last night so I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your compelling words and your astounding music. It is obvious that you write your music with the heart of Jesus. Many folks left church with tears in their eyes. Many of the choir members told me it was the most moving piece of Christian music they had ever heard. Elva Knavel, Archer, Florida. It's funny how you can a hear a story time and again, then hear it from a different perspective and have it strike you once more Your work has helped me rediscover the passion of passion week and bring alive the Easter story for me again.

We all agreed that this cantata was a little more special, a little more inspiring than any others we had done in the past. The general comments from our church family were that this was the most beautiful cantata ever. I believe you must have received a special inspiration from God's Spirit in your writing. Thank you for receiving and sharing it I have heard many many people both in the choir and in the congregation say this was the best, most moving cantata we have ever done. Our Adult Choir has never been so overwhelmed with God's presence as we were during our presentation of your cantata One lady came up and could hardly talk, she was so overcome with emotion.

My piano accompanist told me that this was the first Cantata that she has played where the power of God's love was such that she had tears in her eyes by the end of "The Song Lives On" and really had to concentrate to finish playing Another elderly lady came up to me and said that she has heard the "Easter" story many times and has always believed in Christ but it wasn't until this performance that "it all made sense. Warm sunny days get shorter and windy chilly nights grow longer. The little leaf is terribly worried that it should be transforming too.

It no longer noticed anything other than the thoughts spinning in its head. The leaf held on to the tree with all its might, growing exhausted as increasingly cooler winds blew. Then one day, the leaf noticed it had become a beautiful crimson color. And it became aware that maybe, maybe it was time for the leaf to fly too.

The leaf was very tired, so it just let go. As it danced and twirled to the ground in the amber sunlight, the leaf finally learns its own unique purpose. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Once Upon a Tree , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Oct 19, Kristy K rated it really liked it Shelves: This book came as a surprise to me and in a good way. Even though this is for children, I believe the message will be relevant for people of all ages.

Leaf feels lost and like he doesn't have a purpose. He keeps looking at others a bird, a caterpillar trying to find what will make him happy, but he doesn't feel the urge to do what they do.

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Written in a the charming and quaint ways fairy tales and fables are, Once Upon a Tree is a book someone of any age can read time and time again for wisdom o This book came as a surprise to me and in a good way. Written in a the charming and quaint ways fairy tales and fables are, Once Upon a Tree is a book someone of any age can read time and time again for wisdom or entertainment. Jul 19, Deepika Ramesh rated it really liked it. This book is utterly, utterly uplifting. I have gushed more here: Jul 31, Serra rated it really liked it. A very cute read in which a leaf ponders about what his true aim is in life.

I think that the basis of this novel is relatable; everyone in life asks what their aim is and at times can get frustrated when others have found their potential whereas they are left clueless. I loved the details of the words creating the image of the leaf falling down, a very well thought out detail.

All in all, if I ever have a child it would be a delight to read this story to them. The story is about a leaf trying to find his purpose and learning about birds and caterpillars. The leaf gets so wrapped up in the animals around it, it forgets to appreciate the world around it.

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When it finally does it learns its purpose. The story is absolutely uplifting and relatable, even though it is from the point of view of a leaf. I think that with the illustrations this is going to an even more gorgeous book all around and I cannot wait to find it on the shelves. Jul 25, Deborah rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Once Upon a Tree is full of lovely reflection from the point of view of a leaf whose aim in life is to fly and its conversation with a bird.

It is written in prose style, and longs to be a picture book. I was sent a copy with the pictures. It is poetic and philosophical in thought. It is reflective with speaking abilities given not only to a bird, but to the main character a leaf as well. The leaf knows it needs to fly, but expresses its fears and misgivings, unable, unwilling to let go of a tre Once Upon a Tree is full of lovely reflection from the point of view of a leaf whose aim in life is to fly and its conversation with a bird.

The leaf knows it needs to fly, but expresses its fears and misgivings, unable, unwilling to let go of a tree. This is a lovely picture book, which I would use for story times. This review reflects the draft galley I received from NetGalley, and a copy I received from the publicist. This book is great for school and public libraries, preschools, homeschools, nature and science centers, and for gift giving.

The leaf worries that it's missing out, and ends up angry that everyone else seems to have things figured out. It's important for children to realize that they will discover themselves when the time is right, and while it may seem everyone else has it all figured out, we all go through seasons of changes and rediscovery. Jan 08, Vivian rated it it was ok Shelves: In which a perfectly happy leaf becomes filled with self-doubt and frustration, and even fury when he compares himself herself?

All the while the seasons have been advancing and the leaf, who has failed to notice anything but what it lacks, suddenly realizes that "the sunlight and the air and I have a job to do right here together. Both the story and illustrations suggest this was self-published. It feels a bit forced. Jul 24, Paul Franco rated it really liked it. Jun 26, Emyrose8 rated it really liked it. The story was good too, but sometimes seemed a little too sappy. Could lead to good discussions with younger kids. Aug 08, Christine rated it really liked it. A beautiful story about a leaf discovering it's role in the whole.

I loved the idea of this story.

Once Upon a Tree

It was so beautifully written you could easily picture the ever-changing trees. I can't wait to see the illustrations that will accompany it. It was such a soothing, relaxing book. Great for bedtime reading with the little one. Jul 13, Lori rated it really liked it Shelves: I was given a draft for review. This creatively written story is about a leafs journey as he goes about finding his purpose.