Unencumbered Commitment
In the heart of Amish country, a melody of voices often fills the air, an echo of a community where the strum of a guitar or the stroke of a violin string is notably absent. The Amish, with their deep appreciation for music, weave a tapestry of vocal harmonies into the fabric of their daily life, eschewing the need for musical instruments which they believe could lead to individualistic displays.
Throughout the week, the Amish gather in joyful assembly, voices raised in song during numerous vocal gatherings. On occasion, the soulful notes of a harmonica may pierce the evening tranquility as families circle the warmth of the hearth, voices merging in a symphony of communal spirit—though dance, another form of self-expression, remains outside their traditions.
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From the earliest years, an Amish child’s voice is their instrument, resonating through school halls in English-language hymns. This vocal tradition is a constant companion, from solitary refrains in the shower to the camaraderie of chorus during labor. Not all songs are steeped in spirituality; secular tunes have their place, albeit away from the sanctity of formal worship and church services.
But what of the Amish youth? Their singing, a vibrant undercurrent of their social fabric, tells a story all its own—one we shall soon explore..