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Sneak Peak for Spring Concert With Founders Choices

1/27/2014

 
Before I got started on baking the Christmas goodies, I was busy piecing together a program for our Silver Anniversary concert. It felt strange to be listening music for the spring when yuletide carols were being sung by a choir, but it was less strange than listening to carols in the summertime, when the livin’ is easy.

Fortunately, I had a little help from my friends, the Founding Members. They advised me on their favorite pieces. And then, I added a few of my own. The board looked the program over and tweaked a few things, and voila! We have a fabulous program ready to start in February.

I know, you’re dying of curiosity, so here is the big reveal.

John Tavener - Song of the Angel – soprano, violin, piano
Featuring our soprano, Marie.

Eric Barnum - Music in the Night
This was the commissioned piece from our twentieth anniversary celebration.

Ola Gjeilo - Luminous Night of the Soul
I can’t say how beautiful this piece is. You must listen and still your soul.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OaRZrdoTQ0

Morten Lauridsen - Sure On this Shining Night
I can’t do this piece too often before I die…the words, the music, the affect.

String Quartet Selection

Samuel Ward - America the Beautiful
The audience might have to stand when we sing this one.

Mark Hayes - Swingin' with the Saints
It’s who we are (saints) and it’s what we do (swing).

Helvey - Shenandoah
Is there a more beautiful piece to suggest longing?

John Leavitt - Deep River
Have I told you before that basses are my favorite people?

John Leavitt - Old Dan Tucker
Tuck into a bit of fun with a rousing, knee-slapping request.

Nylons Medley
Hotly requested and I had to concede because The Nylons are Canadians.

Roger Emerson - Sic Parvis Magna
In Latin, that means Great Things Have Small Beginnings.

ENCORE, YOU CALL!: Sally Albrecht Go in Peace and Love

I can’t wait to get started. Hope you feel the same. Till then, enjoy your Sunday evenings with your families and friends.

Jean-Marie
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Pat Gaffney
1/30/2014 09:00:05 am

From: [email protected]
Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎January‎ ‎28‎, ‎2014 ‎1‎:‎59‎ ‎PM
To: Jean Withers, [email protected]

Jean and Jean-Marie:

Got to tell ya...I'm as excited about this program as any for many a spring past! I'm sure at least some of the membership will chase down the Tavener and Lauridsen on the web as well as follow the link to the Gjeilo, but maybe you should drop a hint to that effect. If that doesn't serve to send shivers of expectation up and down their spines nothing will. Great selection of oldies but goodies!

You guys rock!

Pat Gaffney

Jean Withers
1/30/2014 09:01:56 am

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Cc: "Michael Wu" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:46:17 PM
Subject: Fw: 2014 Spring Concert

Pat, I’m thrilled. I hope your comments may encourage folks to look up the Tavener & Lauridsen. J


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