The American Cathedral in Paris

I've been singing in church choirs for as long as I can remember... So many fabulous memories of them all, and they've definitely shaped me as a musician. This morning I had the unique opportinity to be a guest artist at the American Cathedral in Paris.

Although it can be hard to get up early on a Sunday morning for that early rehearsal, once I'm dressed up and out the door I'm usually in for a treat. Sunday morning walks are the best! I love the empty quiet streets and hearing the birds. Usually I'm in Boston for this walk, but today, as I came out of the Metro station I saw this:


The American Cathedral (Cathédrale Américaine) is right near the Georges V Metro, The Four Seasons Georges V, the Champs-Elysées, and... the Arc de Triomphe!





In English:


En Français:


I sang the solo in a super pretty Mendelssohn anthem with the choir, "O for the wings of a dove," which has been stuck in my head all day! What a place to sing, and such a friendly place to worship. So nice to make so many new friends and sing with some old ones!


So special to sing here! Reminds me of the National Cathedral in D.C. where my Grandfather was a docent. We sang some great old hymns today, too! "Be thou my vision..." Such a goody!


I am slightly bummed to have woken up with a head cold, but at least I got all set up with some French drugs! Rhume=cold.


My buddy went back to Switzerland after a teary goodbye, too! :( I saw this poster on my way home...


And decided to cheer myself up with one of these from PAUL, an outstanding patisserie. Strawberry Macaroon!


Tonight will be a boring, but necessary night in. Just me, jambon, baguette, thé, and a dvd of Harold & Maude. I need to get better for an upcoming audition on Wednesday! Bon soir de Paris!

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