Folk Choir celebrates 40 years with new album, concert | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Folk Choir celebrates 40 years with new album, concert Folk Choir celebrates 40 years with new album, concert Published: May 24, 2021 Author: Danielle Collins “They Tell Me of a Home” In celebration of the University of Notre Dame Folk Choir’s 40th anniversary, the choir will release a new album, “They Tell Me of a Home.” The album will be available Friday (May 28) on all digital platforms. A livestreamed 40th Anniversary Concert from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday (May 29).  The title, “They Tell Me of a Home,” is inspired by lyrics from “Unclouded Day,” an American folk hymn and the ninth track on the album. The choir has found hope in these lyrics during a year characterized by suffering, loneliness and loss. This title beautifully captures the Folk Choir’s mission to “tell of” the wholeness of its faith through its music. Throughout the fall semester, each member of the 60-person choir produced individual recordings of their voice, which were then compiled to produce the entire album. “They Tell Me of a Home” seeks to honor the choir’s long history at Notre Dame, especially the work of Folk Choir Founder and Director Emeritus Steven C. Warner, Assistant Director Emeritus Karen Schneider-Kirner and countless alumni who have helped shape the vibrant and faithful community of the Folk Choir throughout the past 40 years. The album includes traditional Catholic hymns that have been part of the Folk Choir’s repertoire for decades, such as “Christ Be Our Light” and “Day is Done.” Also featured on the album is Folk Choir alumna Danielle Rose, who wrote and performed the solo on “Shelter Your Name.” The album features “Rex,” a song composed by director J.J. Wright with a solo performed by Mary Gorski, class of ’21. The marrying of compositions and talents from the choir’s past and present are indicative of the group’s commitment to honoring its rich history while always striving to continue extending its ministry beyond Notre Dame’s campus.  The livestream on May 29 is co-sponsored by GIA Publications, OCP, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, ThinkND and ND Loyal.  Any media inquiries about the album may be directed to J.J. Wright at jwright9@nd.edu Posted In: Faith Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 dCEC to Award 2023 ND Evangelium Vitae Medal to Robert P. George September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 15, 2022 In new book on global Catholicism, Provost John McGreevy explores modern history, current challenges of the Church September 15, 2022 Death penalty abolitionist Sister Helen Prejean to speak at Notre Dame September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn