Sneak Peak for Spring Concert With Founders Choices

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