News

9/14/22

Notes and Links about Shanksville Performance

The choir of Church of the Resurrection performed "September Morning" for the 20th time in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on Sunday, September 11, 2022. Annick Kanter-St. Hubert directed the work in the traditional morning ceremony. It was a stirring rendition, with local musicians

Nicholas Carroll, piano, and Thomas Simpson, trumpet, assisting. I'll post links and reviews to this performance as received. Thanks to the folks at Flight 93 for their welcome and support.

Special performer shout-out

I would like to recognize one of Resurrection's choir members who sang with us on 9/11/22.

Patrick Ryan is a member of the bass section and served a special responsibility on Sunday. He narrated the opening lines to "September Morning" with distinction. Pat is a former staff director and chief counsel to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. His office was across the street from the U.S. Capitol when the attacks began to be reported. Thanks, Pat!

SEPTEMBER MORNING A Memorial Anthem after 9/11/2001 by David M. Kanter

Links to 9/11/2022 Performance

Live Stream of entire event 9/11/2022. "September Morning" at approx 2:36:00

Western Maryland notice:

Reviews

"You certainly have captured a most tender and painful moment in our history and have imbedded in our minds and heart a most memorable melody of peaceful resolve. You have captured the heart of it and respectfully put onto paper a most beautiful tribute..."

Sandy Cummings

Parish of St. Mary

Lee, Massachusetts

"I attended the performance of the anthem...it was touching and patriotic in a way that befitted the memories."

Chris Folks

The Laurel Leader

"Thanks again for this inspiring anthem!"

Peter Schmidt

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

 Gaithersburg, Maryland

"...the presentation, the music, the lyrics and the tribute are absolutely beautiful. You have created something very special..."

Marty Vale

VoicesByVale

 Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

"Many tears were flowing during the song. I hope you can have "September Morning" included in hymnals. The pastor... had many compliments after the service. I definitely want to do it again next year."

Marie Ohlinger

Bern Reformed United Church of Christ

Leesport, Pennsylvania

"I am so glad that you decided to write this music and I am sure it'll make a difference as it heals and unites us all..."

Farzad Aidun

"Your performance brought great joy and connectivity...Out of tragedy can come the best of humanity, and the commitment of your choir to sing...and share a powerful message...is one of the best examples." Anne Khademian

The Zoroastrian Community of Greater Washington

Boyds, Maryland

"...congratulations on getting such a lovely

virtual performance of your piece!"

Alex Shapiro

 Composer

Performances

First Performance:

September 11, 2003

Church of the Resurrection

Burtonsville, Maryland

Director: Annick Kanter-St. Hubert

Past Performances:

September 12 and 13, 2015

Church of the Resurrection

Burtonsville, Maryland

September 13, 2015

Riderwood Assisted Living Community

Silver Spring, Maryland

September, 2017

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Gaithersburg, Maryland

September, 2018

Stamford Community Church

Stamford, Vermont

September, 2018

Bern Reformed United Church of Christ

Leesport, Pennsylvania

Recent Performances

September 7, 2019

Zoroastrian Community of Greater Washington D.C.

Boyds, Maryland

Septemper 8, 2019

Resurrection Catholic Church

Burtonsville, Maryland

September 8, 2019

Riderwood Community

Silver Spring, Maryland

September 21, 2019

Berkshire Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church

Lanesborough, Massachusetts

September 13, 2020

Resurrection Catholic Church

Burtonsville, MD

September, 2021

Virtual Performance from around the country and beyond!

9/11/2022

Live performance at the Flight 93 National Memorial

Shanksville, Pennsylvania

Under discussion:

Choir and players in Mediterranean island of Malta!