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Millennial Choirs and Orchestras Concert

If you have ever been to an "MCO" concert, you know what it must feel like to be in heaven... I make no exaggeration when I say that these concerts have me feeling things that seem so out-of-this-world! The way their concerts and arrangements are organized has each audience member, at some point, wondering if that experience they're having will be anything like the Millennium.

As a 16, 17, and 18-year-old, I participated in the youth choir, and had an incredible experience. This organization aims to provide uplifting experiences for all ages (especially youth) with quality, heavenly music each week from the best directors. I recall at one of my concerts, I was so emotional that I could not sing as I felt the power of so many voices and musicians producing an almost tangible spirit of unified love for their God and Savior. That particular concert was called "To Be American", highlighting the blessings of freedom and religion in this country, and that final song was "How Great Thou Art", embellished with incredible dynamics, instruments, and a large American flag descending from behind the adult choir. It is moments like these where you can't help but feel so "filled" with goodness.

Media as uplifting as that music was for me gave me so much joy, relief from my stresses this finals week, and gratitude for how God's children are using their talents for the good of humanity. Thank you MCO for serving as a light to communities around the country.

https://youtu.be/v7AL7LajZ90 

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