7/7/2012 10:06:00 AM
Kristi Bergner
ME-383-001
High School Mixed Choir Holiday Concert Program
Fum, Fum, Fum
1:30
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SATB
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Traditional Spanish Carol
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Arr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw
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A modern adaptation of the traditional Spanish dance carol telling the Christmas Story, this is a lively,
up-tempo piece that the choir performs A cappella.
In the Bleak Midwinter
3:30
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SATB
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Words & Music by Christina Rossetti & Gustav Holst
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Arr. C. Courtney
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This arrangement by C. Courtney presents a setting of Gustav Holst’s carol for mixed voice and piano
using the text from the poem by Christina Rossetti.
White Christmas
2:50
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TTBB
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Words & Music by Irving Berlin
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Arr. Deke Sharon
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This simple, yet elegant arrangement of the most popular single to date allows the men of the choir to
showcase their A cappella talents.
Pie Jesu
3:00
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SATB
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Text of Requiem Mass, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Mark Brymer
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Among Andrew Lloyd Webber’s prestigious body of work is the sometimes-overlooked piece “Pie
Jesu” from his Requiem. This A cappella arrangement presents the tune in a haunting, melodious
setting.
Carol of the Bells
1:50
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SATB
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Traditional Carol
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Arr. Kirby Shaw
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An A cappella jazz waltz version of the traditional Ukrainian Bell Carol, this song incorporates vocal
percussion.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
2:40
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SATB
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Words & Music by Frank Loesser
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Arr. Kirby Shaw
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This nostalgic holiday standard allows both the men and women of the choir to shine while exchanging
lines of melody.
Coventry Carol
2:30
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SATB
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Traditional Carol
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Arr. Darmon Meader
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This is an A capella setting of traditional English Christmas Carol with rich four-part harmonies
throughout the piece.
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
3:30
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TTBB
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Words & Music by Billy Joel
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Arr. Philip Lawson
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While not in the traditional seasonal repertoire, this A cappella arrangement of Billy Joel’s
“Lullabye” encapsulates the tenderness and love of the season with lush harmonies from the men of
the choir.
Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming
3:00
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SATB
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German Carol
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Arr. Doug Andrews
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Originally a German Carol, this frequently performed English version of the Christmas carol features
lush harmonies of the full choir and piano.
All I Want for Christmas Is You`
4:00
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SSA
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Words & Music by Mariah Carey & Walter Afanasieff
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Arr. Mac Huff
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Originally released in 1994, this pop tune by Mariah Carey has become a seasonal classic. This
particular arrangement has a retro feel and features the women of the choir.
(INTERMISSION)
Let There Be Peace On Earth
3:30
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SATB
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Words & Music by Andy Beck
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A powerful gospel original, this piece showcases two soloists (Tenor and Soprano). While not
traditionally a holiday tune, it does capture all of the goodwill of the season.
Hanerot Halalu
2:30
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SATB
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Words & Music by Baruch J. Cohon
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Arr. Blanche Chass
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This Hanukah song is sung in Hebrew over a repeating vocal figure of “Bim, bom, bim, bom”. The
English translation is as follows: “We kindle these lights for the wonders and the redmptions Thou
didst perform for our fathers through Thy holy priests. These Hanukah lights are holy and through
them we sanctify Thy name” (Translation by Lisa Katz).
My Favorite Things
2:45
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SAA
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Words & Music by Rodgers & Hammerstein
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Arr. Mac Huff
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Recognizable to all who have seen The Sound of Music, “My Favorite Things” has become a staple on
everyone’s playlist. This women’s arrangement of the show tune stays true to form and will surely
bring back warm memories of the Von Trapp family.
Dona Nobis Pacem
2:45
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SATB
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Music by Franz Joseph Haydn, Traditional Latin Text
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Arr. Patrick Liebergen
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Originally from the Agnus Dei movement of Haydn’s “Grosse Orgelmesse”, this arrangement presents
a seamless interplay between the full choir and keyboard accompaniment.
Glorificamus Te
1:30
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SATB
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Traditional Latin Text, Music by Ruth Elaine Schram
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This piece is extremely rhythmic and fast-paced, featuring a wide dynamic range and surprising
entrances across the choir while staying true to the Latin text of the Gloria of the Catholic Mass.
Lux Aurumque
4:00
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SATB
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Words & Music by Edward Esch and Eric Whitacre
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Eric Whitacre’s “Lux Aurumque” is a beautiful, smooth presentation of the Latin translation of the
originally English words of Edward Esch. The original English is as follows: Light, Warm and heavy
as pure gold And angels sing softly To the new-born babe. Translated to Latin by Charles Anthony
Silvestri
Auld Lang Syne
4:30
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SSAA
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Traditional Scottish Melody, Words by Robert Burns
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Arr. Mairi Campbell & David Francis
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Featuring the women of the choir, this unique arrangement uses the familiar text by Scottish poet
Robert Burnsof the less-familiar tune that pre-dated the better-known melody of Auld Lang Syne.
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 3:15
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SATB
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Words & Music by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane
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Arr. Russ Robinson
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Often times, the holiday would feel incomplete without a performance of this timeless classic. This A
cappella arrangement is an intimate, tasteful setting of the tune.
(ENCORE)
Goin’ to Bethlehem
3:00
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SATB
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Words & Music by Jay Althouse
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An A cappella Christmas spiritual, “Goin’ to Bethlehem” captures the excitement and energy of the
season with repeated verses and short features of each section of the choir
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