Ruby was today's senior chorister. Congratulations, Ruby,
and thanks for your leadership!
Father Brant led us in Morning Prayer.
Hundreds of years ago, the young people of Beauvais Cathedral in France
put on a play about Daniel. Now, we're doing exactly the same thing!
The play begins with the story of the children in the fiery furnace.
God works a miracle to save these faithful, trusting servants of his.
The trouble starts when the proud King Belshazzar steals the sacred vessels from
the Temple in Jerusalem. Not only that, but they use these sacred things
for drunkenness and revelry!
The King is terrified when mysterious words appear on the wall. He sends
for his wizards...
...but they cannot understand what the writing means.
Just as in ancient times, the sound of the conch is a call to attention!
Special thanks to Ms. Margriet Tindemans, who played the vielle, and to Ms.
Peggy Monroe (above), who played a variety of medieval instruments. Thanks
also to Mr. Howard Fankhauser, who sang the part of Daniel, and to Mr. Paul
Hearn, who sang Belshazzar and Darius!
The Queen suggests that King Belshazzar call upon Daniel, who can interpret
dreams. Perhaps he will be able to understand the writing on the wall.
The King's advisors call Daniel to the King's presence.
Dr. Kraus plays a medieval percussion instrument.
The words foretell the downfall of King Belshazzar... and soon King Darius
invades Babylon, kills Belshazzar, and sits on his throne.
King Darius has a pair of evil counselors. When they see how King Darius
respects Daniel, they become jealous and spy on Daniel as he prays to God.
King Darius doesn't want to, but he throws Daniel into the den of lions.
Daniel is faithful to God even in the midst of the lions.
God sends an angel to close the lions' mouths, and keep Daniel safe.
Everyone loves it when the evil counselors get thrown to the lions instead of
Daniel!
Thank you to our families and friends who came to see our performance
of the Play of Daniel.
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Responses!
- Alexa M.
Favorite song: EVERY SONG
Comments: the moment I will always remember is getting candy thrown to me!!!
And also the best play I have ever
done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sophia Y.
Favorite song: Daniel saw the stone
Comments: When the evil counselors threw there crowns when they were
attacked by the lion's of the play of Daniel.
- Kayla F.
Favorite food: Sinigang (Filipino soup)
Comments: It was a busy day...but also fun.
- Alexandra
Favorite song: For the Beauty of the Earth
Comments: I will always remember that I made a lot of friends, learned new
songs, wore a cool red crown, song a solo for the first time in the play,
held a staff, and led the satraps. YOU ROCK SATRAPS!! LONG LIVE THE
SATRAPS!!
- Kayla F.
Favorite song: For the Beauty of The Earth
Comments: Everything and everyone....Dr. Savage, Dr. Kraus, The teachers,
the music, the play, the experience, and the fun. Thank you!!!
- Megan Leland
Favorite song: For the beauty of the Earth, by John Rutter
Comments: I think the whole week will stay with me, it is something I will
cherish forever... This was the best ending to my last year. Thank you St.
James Youth Music Program!!!
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Medieval Musical Instruments
String Instruments
- Harp - The favorite instrument of the troubadours and minstrels
- Fiddle – Held under the chin and played with a bow, or tucked in the
crook of the arm and plucked with the fingers. Often heard on the
streets
- Rebec - The rebec was an instrument with a round pear-shaped body much
like an early violin
- Psaltery – A cross between a harp and a guitar
- Dulcimer - The Dulcimer was played by striking the strings with small
hammers
- Hurdy-gurdy - the strings are attached to a wheel which was cranked by a
handle
- Viol - Played with a bow and held on the lap or between the legs, like a
cello
Wind Instruments
- Flute – not unlike our flutes today!
- Trumpet - Long instrument made of metal
- Pipe – A simple instrument, usually having only three melody holes
- Shawn - The shawn was a reed instrument with vent holes
- Recorder – Just like now!
- Bagpipe – An ancient instrument, made using a goat or sheep skin and a
reed pipe
- Crumhorn - The crumhorn (Curved Horn) was a double reed musical
instrument
- Gemshorn - Made of an ox horn and played as a flute-like musical
instrument
- Lizard – A horn shaped like the letter “s” (like a lizard)
Percussion Instruments
- Drum - Made from a hollow tree trunk, clay or metal and covered by skins
of water animals - also called tambours
- Cymbal - Just like now!
- Triangle - Just like now!
- Tambourine – Just like now!
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