tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209364737662874604.post8618147471550980314..comments2023-12-26T00:29:20.677-08:00Comments on Merry and Bright!: Bentley High School Concert ChoirDer Binglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04715110164755826620noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209364737662874604.post-10621898029111605762022-11-13T14:54:36.100-08:002022-11-13T14:54:36.100-08:00Dr. Smith obviously influenced many of his music s...Dr. Smith obviously influenced many of his music students through the years. It's heartwarming to see former students sharing their comments here. Rest in Peace Dr. Smith.Der Binglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715110164755826620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209364737662874604.post-89641844245683584032022-11-13T10:31:55.427-08:002022-11-13T10:31:55.427-08:00*his*hisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209364737662874604.post-5065074691654758832022-11-13T10:31:43.653-08:002022-11-13T10:31:43.653-08:00Dr Smith passed away this week - is legacy is far-...Dr Smith passed away this week - is legacy is far-reaching. You uncovered a gem. I was in the last Bentley Concert Choir, 1984 & 1985.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209364737662874604.post-76196061468134952822012-09-19T12:33:33.656-07:002012-09-19T12:33:33.656-07:00I'm a Bentley Concert Choir alum as well, but ...I'm a Bentley Concert Choir alum as well, but from a later vintage (1978-79).<br /><br />Dr Jerry Smith is a remarkable teacher and remains active as a choral music director at First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, Michigan.<br /><br />His ability to draw extraordinary music out of ordinary people is unparalleled. I saw him do it with high school students for the two years I sang for him.<br /><br />I continue to see him do it with the ordinary folk at First Pres. He is remarkable.<br /><br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209364737662874604.post-63643061124365365322011-08-28T15:28:29.658-07:002011-08-28T15:28:29.658-07:00Thanks so much for the selections. I'm a Bent...Thanks so much for the selections. I'm a Bentley Concert Choir Alum and was tickled to hear that someone aside from us BCC folk still enjoy what we loved so much. Blessings!<br /><br />Diane now in IowaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209364737662874604.post-56425672724579018072010-12-13T08:03:56.304-08:002010-12-13T08:03:56.304-08:00Thanks. When I bought it I was expecting to think...Thanks. When I bought it I was expecting to think "eh, that's ok", but then was really impressed. It's a testament to the choir director that he was able to get that much out of high school kids...Der Binglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715110164755826620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5209364737662874604.post-66194249850199521382010-12-12T15:21:54.197-08:002010-12-12T15:21:54.197-08:00I am NOT a choir fan, so I took a real chance on t...I am NOT a choir fan, so I took a real chance on this -- but you're right, this is very pretty stuff.<br /><br />Great find, and a good recommendation. ThanksZeppnoreply@blogger.com