Holiday Prelude Concert
Fall 2007 Concert Notes
Tina Johns Heidrich, Conductor
Joe Jacovino, Accompanist
Connecticut Master Chorale Holiday Brass and Steel
Bob Chilcott
Mac Huff
Chris Machen
Anna Laura Page
John Rutter
Anne Shafferman
Conrad Susa
Jester Hairston
Joshua Jacobson
Glenn McClure
Robert Ross
Ruth Elaine Schram
Audrey Snyder
- Welcome all Wonders - Richard Dirksen
These are the first words you will hear in this lively opening. The rousing brass fanfare and exuberant chorus will immediately lift your spirits and put you in a holiday mood. - Tapestry of Thanks - arr. Anna Laura Page and Jean
Shafferman
A majestic Thanksgiving medley. Unique texts are joined by three great hymns to create a refreshing hymn concertato. - Angel Gabriel - arr. Robert A.M. Ross
A lovely Basque carol with a haunting theme and lush harmonies. - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Steve Dunn
A fresh new melody in a Celtic-style setting – stirring from beginning to end. - Carol of the Stable Dog - Corlynn Hanney
A tender and poignant carol of a dialogue between Mary and the stable dog; he had nothing to give a king but would stay by her side and keep her safe all through that night. - Star Carol - John Rutter
The masterful pen of this prolific composer created this marvelous Christmas selection that has become a Christmas tradition. - Still, Still, Still - arr. Audrey Snyder
The treasured Austrian folk carol presented in a warm, lyrical setting for men's voices that is peaceful and serene. - Christmas Garland - Conrad Susa
A glittering tapestry blending creative arrangements of many beloved carols in a joyous celebration of Christmas. The cries of "Noel, Noel" in the choir serve as the "garland" that weaves throughout the medley of carols ending in a triumphant finale of Joy to the World. - They Had Joy! - Chris Machen
A spectacular and joyous declaration of what the Wise Men felt – contagious southern-style gospel that is swinging and full of life. - Hodie - Glenn McClure
From a new work Caribbean Christmas Mass by this nationally renowned composer, this salsa-style movement features steel drums and Latin percussion accompaniment. - African Lullaby - Ruth Elaine Schram
A tender, timeless song based on the Ugandan Lullaby "Mwana Wange" – it paints a touching and gentle picture of the intimacy of the nativity. - Mary’s Little Boy Child - Jester Hairston
Calypso-style classic with a distinctive island flair with steel drums and Latin percussion. - I’ll Be Home for Christmas - arr. Mac Huff
A simply gorgeous a cappella arrangement of this timeless classic. - Al Hanissim - arr. Joshua Jacobson
A spirited, dance-like number featuring a rousing clarinet part to celebrate Hanukkah. - Twelve Days of Christmas - arr. Bob Chilcott
Vibrant and fresh new arrangement by Bob Chilcott of the King's Singers – a dynamic setting in which the "five gold rings" refrain is re-written each time to appear in an array of innovative and amazing guises all-out great fun!