Ave Maria

It is estimated that 121 million people world-wide suffer from depression. Whereas there are many causes of depression, indications are that the current economic climate, reflecting the worst economic times since the Great Depression, has resulted in an alarming increase in the number of Americans suffering from depression.  There is scientific evidence that music can help to ease the symptoms of depression (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080122203158.htm). With this in mind, we invite you to take time out from your busy schedule, relax momentarily and listen to our  “Inspiring Music Selection for Today”, personally selected for you by our President, Karl.  Today′s selection is Ave Maria, which Karl describes as “a musical and lyrical expression of Man’s eternal longing to enter the kingdom of heaven and be reunited with God”.  Here is an interpretation set to music by J.S. Bach:

And here is an interpretation set to music by Schubert: