Santa Monica College Choirs, Santa Monica, CA Videos

The Eye of the Hurricane World Premiere (2022)
Let us know your thoughts by posting comments? ---- Santa Monica College Choirs Concert Chorale & Chamber Choir Jeremiah Selvey, Director The Eye of the Hurricane Words and Music by Sherry Blevins with Santa Monica College Choirs Partially quoting America, the Beautiful by Samuel A. Ward (1848-1903) Wildfires burn, they scorch the earth the ashes fall like rain. The torrid air is stifling, the sky is rimmed in red. The alabaster cities glow, we watch with dry eyes. Alarms they blare we cannot hear, The world cries in despair! Oceans rising, why can’t we see the song of nature is out of key? Poisoned water, why can’t we see humanity is suffering? Species dying, why can’t we see the song of nature is out of key? Heat is climbing, why can’t we see humanity is suffering? Raging tempests, why can’t we see the song of nature is out of key? People crying, why can’t we see humanity is suffering? Do something! Do anything! Is anybody listening? You’re thirsty now, You close your eyes and drink the acid rain. The glaciers gone, You carry on, yet still you feel no shame. The earth it cracks beneath your feet Were all our cries in vain? Your comfort numbs, You choose to live in the eye of the hurricane. --- Composer Notes & YouTube links in comments below...

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Come see our concert this Friday at 7:30! Special Q+A with composer Sherry Blevins and student panel at 6:45pm before the concert to talk about our collaboration process this semester! Eli and Edythe Broad Stage on Santa Monica and 11th Q+A panel @ 6:45 Concert starts @ 7:30 $10, or FREE with student ID Topics like climate change, mental health, and more! Participate in our Holiday sing-along! Special thanks to James and Isabel for creating this trailer, and to Claire and Lili for filming assistance, as well as Gina and Cecilia on the marketing team. #singing #choir #collaboration #SMC #smcchoirs #joinus

Upcoming Concert Preview
Dr. Jeremiah Selvey briefly describes the upcoming Nov 19 concert, including the importance of more than 6 premieres of new works and highlighting the work of Sherry Blevins and student composers here at Santa Monica College.🎼

SMC Chamber Choir Sings for DACA
On Tuesday November 12th, as #DACA was being heard in the Supreme Court, the SMC Chamber Choir, including Dr. Jeremiah Selvey, participated in a 'walk-out/sing-out' in solidarity with their fellow students affected by this case both on campus and around the country. We performed selections from Melissa Dunphy’s "American DREAMers" which features texts from five young Americans who were brought to America as children, in a work that honors their story and inspires hope, empathy, and action. Our video includes excerpts of two movements, and we will presenting the entire work at our Holiday Concert in December: https://www.facebook.com/events/2215272088770258/ Also on our campus, the Santa Monica College DREAM Program offers counseling and workshops to boost students' academic, professional, and personal growth, and can assist Undocumented and DACA students with applying for the California Dream Act as well as Financial Aid/Scholarships. They are currently offering appointments to help students renew DACA on Thursday 11/21! Visit: http://www.smc.edu/StudentServices/DREAM-Program/Pages/default.aspx