Friday, September 20, 2024

The Pine Forge Academy Choir - "Hope" (a medley of inspirational songs sung by a Pennsylvania Seventh Day Adventist School Youth Choir)


Jarrett Roseborough, Aug 20, 2024

Pine Forge Academy Choir singing their EP entitled “Hope”

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases a YouTube video of the Pine Forge Academy Choir singing an acapella medley of inspirational songs.

Selected comments from the discussion thread for this video are also included in this pancocojams post.

The content of this post is presented for inspirational, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners. 

Thanks to all those who have been or are currently affiliated with Pine Forge Academy Choir. Thanks for all those who are quoted in this post.  

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE PINE FORGE ACADEMY AND PINE FORGE ACADEMY CHOIR
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_Forge_Academy
"Pine Forge Academy is a co-educational, Seventh-day Adventist Christian boarding school that serves grades nine through twelve. Part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system,[2][3][4][5] it is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania."

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https://www.pineforgeacademy.org/performing-arts/

"The world-renowned Pine Forge Academy Choir is a group of vocally diverse, talented, and dedicated youth. The choir is noted for its full, rich, and powerful harmonious quality as heard through its spirituals, gospels, anthems, and classical repertoire.

Travel is an integral part of this talented group. During the school year, the choir is engaged in concerts, church services, extensive tours, and other community events several times a month. These engagements have placed the choir in many parts of the continental United States and around the world."...

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_Forge,_Pennsylvania
"Pine Forge is an unincorporated community in Douglass Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States."...

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berks_County,_Pennsylvania
"Berks County ..is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 428,849.[2] The county seat is Reading, the fourth-most populous city in the state.[3]


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The county is part of the Reading, PA metropolitan statistical area (MSA), which in turn is part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area known as the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD combined statistical area (CSA)."...

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
(with numbers )

All of these comments were published from August to September 2024 and are presented in relative chronological order. I added numbers for referencing purposes only

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib6ti_i0tDk

1. @shalishavanderhorst6631
"I love this so much! Very well done"

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2. @andreaking9680
"I love this. This brought me so much joy."

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3. @atauzedaking
"Not sure How I found this in the Matrix but I'm a fan and I'll be here waiting for more and more!!!!"

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"Secular: denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis. • not subject to or bound by religious rule"

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7. @Gwalkz79
"I am dismayed and utterly disappointed by this comment. You’ve missed the whole point of this!!! Children are dying from shootings, drug overdose, underground abortions and suicide, while mega churches are having conferences and conventions, failing to help or pour into this young souls. and you still failed to see that this video was intended for a purpose brighter than your thinking. God can and will use anything to reach His precious sons and daughters. Be happy these kids are trying to be a part of the solution and not the problem. If you never knew this, but God will override the expectations and the limited revelation of the religious elites and religiously misguided in order to rescue His own. Remain blessed.

I say all this as a pastor, chaplain and therapist. This kids rock!!!! Praying for their blessing and may Jesus contou-te to use them to be light and salt on the earth."

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"Beautiful! Ignore the naysayers."

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9. @lmw9562
"What they are singing is positive and inspirational. Sounds like what you need to do is go walk yourself into an empty theater and have several seats!!!"

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10. @kathrynmcnorton2646
" Beautiful job! Jarret, may you continue to find energy and inspiration to create space for these children to utilize ALL of their God-given talents. To all the Pine Forge srudents, keep choosing to spread light and love. May you all continue to be used by God. I pray this video truly helps those suffering."

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11. @L_Jyll_Dixon
"AMAZING️ They did that. Sing y’all."

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"Love the arrangement in the music, style and fresh vibes "

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13. @brandonscott8160
"Love the arrangement and the everything. As an alum of PFA I am so proud of the young scholars sending this message of hope to so many who need it Great job!"

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14. @janayiawelton7215
"This is amazing!!! Positivity and spreading HOPE!! More youth need to hear this! "

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15. @mikkih5809
"This was wonderful …the lead vocalists were excellent and the background harmonies phenomenal! I didn’t want these beautiful young people to stop singing!!! Thank you"

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16. @kaiyah73
"Mr. Rosenborough, I am giving you your flowers, sir. I write this message to you streaming tears of pain, joy, exultation, praise, honor, and enthusiasm. Thank you for doing this arrangement teaching these young people hope while also educating them on musical history, not black music history. Too many thoughts ran through my head watching this. What a beautiful way to start the school year. I am going to send this song to all the young people I know to give them hope for the current school year and life.

I was in chorus and band as a youngster. I got out of chorus because it was extremely dated and not fun. Had someone presented music in this manner, I would have stayed in it. I hope one day these youth are able to appreciate what you have given them. As a former school teacher, I encourage you to continue on this projectory and stay teaching our history in an awe inspiring way. I wish you much peace, blessing, joy, and fulfillment in your life and career."

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17. @LaWendellyn777
"Straight "

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18. @ninadamiati8048
"These inspiring and talented artists make my heart full. Thank you for sharing your gifts! l"

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19, @apruitt9225
"Sang! Children Sang!️"

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"It is so refreshing to see young people singing with such musicianship. Their voices, blend, tonality, and poise are impeccable. Kudos to you Mr. Rosenborough for leading these young people and being such a positive influence in their lives. In a world where it seems like music programs are placed on the back burner and being eradicated in the school system, you all give us hope! Thank you for sharing. May God continue to bless and keep you as you strive for the advancement of music education."

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"Thank you to each and every younger and older person who helped to create this wonderFULL video and song. Lots of healing tears came through me while listening and watching, such an honor to connect with you all. "

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22, @stacycottman4712
"Where is ths academy/school located?"

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23. @bjemaja
"Boyertown, PA"

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24. @kookiesandcream2586
"It’s a boarding school in Pennsylvania"

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25. @RomeNY2010
"Things have surely changed since I graduated in 1988. And yes context for subject matter is very relevant but this has more of a secular vibe than Christian, let alone, SDA"

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26. @KMaCK8848
"OH MY GOD!!!  I can not believe that Pine Forge has changed with the times.  FOR THE BETTER!!! 

Class of 68, and yes in the Choir.  Even back then, the choir was THE BHOMB!!!  High, High Caliber but this?!?!?  So FRESH!!!  So dynamic.  The production quality!!!  I am SSSSOOOOO Proud of what they have evolved into today!  Almighty Blessings to you and all you do!!!!"

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27. @furrymonkeything
"Breathtakingly beautiful, I was captivated from the start. That Bob Marley part was special. Bravo young ones !!️"

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28. @christinestephens37
"The songs they used are all positive songs we have sung at one time or another to lift our spirit and refresh our soul. God bless the children that did this video. I dedicate this video to anyone who has thought about suicide or attempted it. Do not give up. "Be Strong and Courageous" Joshua 1:1-8. Your God is with you always. Find your J️Y in Him and Rej️ice always. In Jesus'name Amen ️️!!!!"

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28. @ohcecilia1
"Loved every second of this! Amazing message from all the songsy’all did that! Blessings Jarrett!"

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29. @sharainsmith9465
"Melody Acapella"

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"Stunning!! The diverse musical genres, rich Acapella blends, the message and the choreography! You all are gifted and amazing. I teach middle school students, and this will be on repeat!"

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32. @DonnaFitzpatrick-lp6gw
"Beautiful️️keep up the great work! God is using you to bring Hope "

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33. @versiawilliams3546
"Using your musical arts to communicate this mental health message is genius! Well done."

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34. @berlynify
"wow..Wow...WOW!.. beautiful, beautiful...beautiful ..man, nothin' like creativity to bring out the best..in everyone! G:)d bless ..huge thanks to all involved "

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"Not sure how I came across this video but I loved it. I hope the choir had fun making it. PS. Can anyone help me with the song that is being hummed at 4:51? (Not Lovely Day, but the one that the girl is singing.) I know the song but I've forgotten it. EDIT: It's
Champagne Life by Ne-Yo."

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36. @berlynify
".. just gonna say it .. a gianormous debt is owed to Black art!$ts, for their vast contribution to the cultural life & fabric of the U.S., Europe, in short - the world over & through the centuries "

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37. @RayPublicHealth
"Beautifully arranged, sung, and produced."

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38. @lexeiy1730
"️️️️"

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39. @dwaynegolson
"I miss PFA... 85-87 This was uplifting and awesome. Well done!"

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40. @Earth-Aperture77
"Wow! This is Magical! Be blessed, Children!️️️"

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41. @archivedbyzari
"This puts a whole new look on "High School Musical" - I didn't even know this was Christian based until looking up the school but you can just feel Gods presence in the music! Both my 6yr old and 3 yr old said they want to attend when they're in high school we have literally watched at least 5 times and counting! Praying for these children to not be taken by the world - Amen"

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42. @xiquai
"This is amazing, I am inspired "

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43. @FanxyGetMoney
"Glee. Bring it On Edition "

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45. @jerrynickell3613
"This is beyond amazing! Great arrangement and terrific vocals! We need more of this positive influence in our world today. Have a great weekend and Happy Sabbath!"

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47. @laurieellington163
"Wow, just wow. As someone who works with young singers, I am blown away by this. Keep up the good work, everyone!!! (Have you thought about publishing these arrangements, individually or as a medley?)"

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48. @khrisp501
"We actually have an album on all platforms called Hope, please tune in and thank you so much for your appreciation to the music video"

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49. @mijataal53
"So much beautiful Black joy!!! Thank you!!!

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50. @gj936
"This makes me think of my 2 favorite vocal groups: Take 6 & The Manhattan Transfer. This literally made me cry tears of joy! Thank you!!!!!"

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51. @thembikhani-rc8tt
"I love this. Thank you from Botswana i was able to remember a world where brown kids! brown boys! Can be happy without their guard up. I wonder what if i had been in schools where people looked like me. KEEP IT UP STUDENTS AND TEACHERS"

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52. @prfctfit
"This is a beautiful, hope-inspiring production! God bless all of the students, teachers and everyone who contributed to it."

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53. @SpeakDomSpeak
"Great job queens and kings!"

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