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Expert: Maria - 8/15/2005

Question
Hello. I am a young choir director in Kansas City, KS. I wanted to know if you had any suggestions of some latin based choir names for a small catholic women's chorus. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Vincent Moran

Answer
Hello,

Glad to help you.

So, here are some suggestions that may convey the meaning you wish and then may be used as a name for a small catholic women's chorus.

1-« Caelestis concentus » or “Caelestis harmonia”
where CAELESTIS means ‘celestial, heavenly, divine' and CONCENTUS / HARMONIA means ‘harmony', ‘chorus'.

2-« Catholicarum canentium mulierum chorus » or with a different word order:“Mulierum chorus catholicarum canentium”. Both of them mean exactly “Catholic women's chorus ”

So, take your choice, though I think it's better to choose « Caelestis concentus » or “Caelestis harmonia” which are more concise.

Have a nice day.
Maria

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Comment	Thanks, Maria. I tried to respond shortly after receiving your response, but the system was full. In any case, thanks for your help. In your response to me you asked for clarification of my intent. The English phrase that you translated was "As I think, I will be", which you translated as "Ut cogito, ero." My intent was to capture a phrase that describes the process of positive visualization. Specifically, the phrase intends that in order for one to become the person he/she wishes to be, one must visualize how that person is "in the world" and then act in that manner. In other words, to become who you want to be, you must first formulate an image or construct of that person in your mind and then channel all of your energies, both action and thought, in that direction. A more vernacular articulation of this concept may be "keep your eye on the ball". Anyway, I'm not sure if that clarifies my intent any better. It is the general idea, though. If you have any follow-up questions, please let me know. Thanks again for your help! Steve M. (vladamirv@yahoo.com)