Why do we sing? Is it just for applause or better, from a friend, a favorable comment? Perhaps there is a deeper reason and because of that we must go on, regardless of compliment.
The gift of song is rare and can only be God-given; for man, with all his skill can only use the human voice, not produce it in a lab. Having this gift, we are driven to sing our song and let the whole wide world rejoice!
This world without music would be the poorer today for singers equally with those who only listen for us. And who can say what benefits our song can play or what lives are made brighter when it's sung in chorus?
So, we sing, and are uplifted within by our song as we bring joy to who knows how many in its worth? And somewhere the angels sing along, thanking God that we carry a little of their song to earth!
Written by George F. Bridge, a former chorus member, in 1997
The Masterworks Mission
As a regional oratorio and choral society of the Northern Shenandoah Valley, open to all qualified singers, it is our mission and purpose to:
Create a community of dedicated singers who, through structured rehearsals, can find an outlet for their God-given talents, while growing musically through their commitment, enthusiasm, and desire for excellence;
Perform, for the greater community of the Shenandoah Valley, concerts that are: educational, inspirational, entertaining, representative of a wide spectrum of choral literature;
Support, enhance, and contribute to the appreciation of the cultural arts in the Shenandoah Valley;
Foster cooperation and new initiatives with other artistic groups and musical endeavors in the Shenandoah Valley.
