This initiative coincides with the 500th anniversary year of the Reformation, in which Martin Luther placed a strong emphasis on singing hymns together. Together with special guests including classical violinist David Kim and jazz bassist John Patitucci, the Gettys again led the capacity-crowd of thousands – including Vice President Pence and his wife again – in the singing of traditional carols.Įarlier this year, the duo launched a major global initiative named, Sing!, to revive the essential act of congregational singing. On Wednesday night, Keith and Kristyn brought their annual Christmas tour to The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Opera House for a sold-out performance of Sing! An Irish Christmas. Keith and Kristyn Getty with Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen.
The Gettys, along with some of their touring band, performed their modern hymns and led the group in traditional carol singing.
On Tuesday night, Keith and Kristyn performed for Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen, as well as their guests, at a holiday reception at the Vice President's residence. The award, which commemorates Getty's contribution to 'Music and Modern Hymn Writing,' marked the first occasion that the award has been given to an individual involved in the world of contemporary church music. In June this year, Keith was honoured as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Thousands of people in Washington DC have been singing traditional Christmas carols this week, courtesy of Keith Getty OBE and Kristyn Getty, the preeminent writers and performers of modern hymns including In Christ Alone.
0 kommentar(er)
