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Road to #Inauguration2017

Follow the Chorale to the 58th presidential inauguration

Recapping an incredible experience

February 9, 2017 by Web Strategy and Development

Chorale alumnus Blake Richter joined the group on its trip to the inauguration and documented the journey.

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The James Corden Connection

January 26, 2017 by Web Strategy and Development

Performing in front of millions on international TV has its benefits. James Corden of “Carpool Karaoke,” “Into the Woods” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden” noticed the Chorale’s style on inauguration day. We hooked him up.

Anyone know where I can get that hat and scarf combo?

— James Corden (@JKCorden) January 20, 2017

Hey Mr. @JKCorden, This Is How We Do It at MO State: Bearline Karaoke. Your hat and scarf from @MSU_Choirs Chorale is on the way! #GoMaroon pic.twitter.com/mXg2L2ywK1

— Missouri State (@MissouriState) January 26, 2017

Oh man!!!! I can't tell you how happy this has made me. Thank you, you're the best! #GoMaroon https://t.co/43JLicszC7

— James Corden (@JKCorden) January 26, 2017

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ICYMI: Watch the Chorale’s four-minute performance

January 20, 2017 by

The Chorale performed an original song for over 40 million people during #Inauguration2017. Watch their performance of “Now We Belong” by poet Michael Dennis Browne and composer John Wykoff.

About the Chorale

This select choir of 50 voices has toured throughout the United States, Europe and South Africa. The group also performs regularly at statewide and national conferences.

“We are honored that the Missouri State University Chorale has been selected to perform at the inauguration,” said Missouri State President Clifton M. Smart III. “This is an extraordinary opportunity for Chorale students to take part in an important and historic event.”

Learn about the Chorale

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Dressed for success

January 20, 2017 by

The Chorale was dressed in true BearWear Friday spirit today for the presidential inauguration.

There are very limited quantities of the beanie and scarf available for sale online:

Missouri State University Tartan Cashmere Scarf

Tartan cashmere scarf

10% off if you use the code: Special

This plaid is the official tartan of Missouri State University. It was developed by the department of merchandising and fashion design in partnership with Collegiate Tartan Apparel.

Buy the scarf

Missouri State Beanie

Beanie

This hat was customed designed for the Chorale to wear at #Inauguration2017.

Buy the beanie

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The lyrics of an original

January 19, 2017 by Web Strategy and Development

Michael Dennis Browne portrait
Michael Dennis Browne

We’re proud to present the poetry for “Now We Belong,” written by Michael Dennis Browne, for the original work the Chorale will perform Jan. 20 at the inauguration.

“The opportunity,” Browne said, “is to say something as vividly and wholeheartedly as possible on an occasion which draws the scrutiny of the entire world.”

“Now We Belong”

Here are the voices of every creature,
Here are the calls of every heart;
Here is the place of strangers’ welcome,
We who once walked in strangers’ shoes.
Once we were strangers,
We were welcomed,
Now we belong and believe in this land.

Here are the rivers of many echoes,
Here are the leaves of every tree;
Within us live the long horizons,
Winds that stir the sacred stones.
Once we were strangers,
We were welcomed,
Now we belong and believe in this land.

Keep faith, keep watch,
Take heart, take courage,
Guard mind, guard spirit.
Feed love, feed longing.

Here are the cities where we have gathered,
Here are the barns where hope is stored;
We are the gleams of every being,
Filled with the dreams that build the day.
Once we were strangers,
We were welcomed,
Now we belong and believe in this land.

Keep faith,
Guard mind,
Take heart,
Guard spirit,
Take courage,
Keep watch.
Feed longing,
Feed love.

Experience how Brown recites the poem

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