New Rhythm Arts Collaborative

08/28/2024

Review of the Plain-Chant for America Concert -- Aug. 18th 2024

https://www.hpherald.com/arts_and_entertainment/musical-affirmations-for-freedom-and-justice-at-university-church/article_7dd83cdc-63c3-11ef-af7f-1f1dbd82f28b.html

Thank you M.l. Rantala for covering the event!

The night before the Democratic National Convention, a local musical group offered a moving concert at Hyde Park’s University Church, 5655 S. University Ave., entitled “Plain-Chant for America: Affirmations for

08/25/2024

The incredible prayer offered last weekend in our concert and some of the music that followed. Thank you Pastor Gra Ce; Caitlin Edwards and Anya Brumfield, violin; Wilfred Farquharson, viola; Lindsey Sharpe, cello and all the singers that joined us for the concert including, Chatham Choral Ensemble, Rogers Park Singers and our amazing guests directed under Charles Hayes

We share a love that sustains us;
Every day, every hour
We walk towards peace.
We will sing and give thanks to thee
For all the dangers, toils and snares
That God has brought us out.
We walk towards justice and freedom (solo: No matter what the test)
Trust and never doubt
Our God will surely bring us out God never failed us yet.

Prayer: Rev. Grace ImathiuA Change is Gonna Come: Caitlin Edwards and Anya Brumfield, violin; Wilfred Farquharson, viola; Lindsey Sharpe, celloGod never fail...

08/19/2024

What a glorious afternoon!

Video and Program Notes@
https://newrhythmarts.org/plainchant

So many to thank!

Charles HayesPat WashingtonCasey RobardsMichael CooperChatham Choral EnsembleRogers Park SingersUniversity Church ChicagoVincent Cole

A concert affirming justice and freedom on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. On Sunday, August 18th at 4 pm, New Rhythm Arts Collaborative presents a concert at University Church, 5655 S University Ave, Chicago, IL. The concert is free, although donations to support continued programmin...

08/10/2024

Chatham Choral Ensemble Rehearsal,
Charles Thomas Hayes , Founder and Director

God never failed us yet.

We share a love that sustains us
Every day, every hour
We walk towards peace.

We will sing and give thanks to thee
For all the dangers, toils and snares
That God has brought us out.

We walk towards justice and freedom
No matter what the test
Trust and never doubt
Our God will surely bring us out
God never failed us yet.God never failed us yet.

God never failed us yet! -- Robert Ray

08/09/2024

Our Founders, Alicia and Tom Hempfling married 38 years ago today! So thankful for all they have achieved in this amazing partnership, including NRAC 😊.

Happy Anniversary Alicia & Tom! 🎉 💖 🎊

08/08/2024

One of the affirmations we'll be sharing on August 18th.

Deep thanks for the work of Chicago composer Margaret Bonds and Michael Cooper who champions exposure of her work

https://interlude.hk/john-michael-cooper-and-his-new-book-margaret-bonds-the-montgomery-variations-and-du-bois-credo/

Casey Robards, Charles Hayes, Chatham Choral Ensemble

08/04/2024

What does "Plain-Chant for America" mean?

"Plain-Chant" in this context is the merging of these two ideas:

plainchant - a rhythmic, monotonous utterance or song of worship sung in various spiritual ceremonies

plain-spoken - saying clearly and honestly what you think without trying to be polite

The irony is that in this articulation it's NOT monotonous 😉

A concert affirming justice and freedom on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. On Sunday, August 18th at 4 pm, New Rhythm Arts Collaborative presents a concert at University Church, 5655 S University Ave, Chicago, IL. The concert is free, although donations to support continued programmin...

07/30/2024

Please let us know if you can join us!

Music/Text that speaks to our history and affirms our need to move toward freedom and justice.

07/30/2024

Please let us know if you can join us. :-)

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07/28/2024

. . . And the strength of a hope and the shape
of a vision
Died for and sung for
And fought for and worked for, is living yet!"

Casey Robards, Charles Hayes, Pat Washington

07/26/2024

Freedom! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHky_Xopyrw

Fascism (/ˈfæʃɪzəm/ FASH-iz-əm) is a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement, characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition, belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation or race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy.

Look familiar?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism

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07/22/2024

After conversations with a good friend about the content of the concert we've changed the titling a bit.

We pray the long term result is "healing surrounding our political discord", but what we can accomplish in this time together is speak "Affirmations for Justice".

The affirmations we've chosen may likely be embraced more by someone on the Democratic flank than the the Republican.

But Justice doesn't seem like it should be partisan. Please join us!

07/16/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/EkJJgP7XNNagLnVi/

Charles Hayes, Pat Washington, Casey Robards

06/30/2024

Blessed to share in worship today with University Church Chicago at the invitation of buddy and pianist, Charles Hayes!

Such a warm and wonderful congregation. Incredible ministerial leadership from Senior Pastor Julian DeShazier. Awesome preaching today by their guest preacher today Dr. Danie J. Buhuro. Wow!!

Where is your mat? John 5:1

Simple Song - Berstein https://www.youtube.com/live/UhjuauGM5H8?si=uNDTKzocGtWeg8H8&t=664
The Lord is my Light - Allitsen https://www.youtube.com/live/UhjuauGM5H8?si=zK36_pvlIikwGOhO&t=3191

Good Morning Church! Thank you for joining our worship service.

06/23/2024

Thanks to all our NRAC popcorn supporters! Still 3 hours left!

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06/21/2024

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