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Program Oy Es Dia De Placer Tomas Pascual (1595-1635) (sung in Spanish) Terry Lillis and Clare Chapman, percussion Tomas Pascual, a Mayan composer from Guatemala, was trained by a Spanish chapelmaster and later became a chapelmaster himself. When rediscovered, his works were still wrapped in their original deer-skinned bindings within the cathedral archives. “Oy es dia de placer y de cantar” translates to “today is a day to rejoice and sing”. Jesu, joy of man’s desiring Vonnie Elker, organ J.S. Bach (1685-1750) This beloved work is from Bach’s Cantata 147, BWV 147, “Herz Und Mund Und Tat Und Leben”. The Chorale will sing the original German text and the English text by Robert Bridges. Lo, How a Rose/The Rose Arr. Craig Hella Johnson This work was created in preparation for the” Christmas at the Carillon” concert series performed by the critically acclaimed chorale group Conspirare and founding Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson. These concerts explored the rich territory found on the borders between classical and popular music. A special discovery was made when the lines of Amanda McBroom’s timeless song were set next to the pristine beauty of the “Lo How A Rose” chorale tune. Waltz For An Open Sleigh Text by James Lord Pierpont (1822-1892) Dan Davidson Evan Bierer, alto saxophone Adam Maurer, bass Terry Lillis, percussion “Waltz” is written with a jazz waltz swing beat. The delightful lilt and goal of this piece is to put the audience in a horse-drawn sleigh, affectionately seated next to a friend, all while feeling the cold rush of the winter wind. The University Chorale Rodney Urtel, conductor Clare Chapman, accompanist * * * Three Spanish Carols from Villancicos de diursos Autores, Venice, 1556 (sung in Spanish) Anonymous I. E la don don, Verges Maria (E la don, don, Sweet Virgin Mary) Andrew McCormick and Hazen Roller-Olson, soloists Jesse Beulke, percussion This first of three anonymous Spanish carols from the Renaissance celebrates the Virgin Mary and her role in the Christmas story. II. Dadme albricias, hijos d’Eva (Sons of Eve, Reward My Tidings) Kelsey Letourneau, Kristen Lucas, and Michael Atwood, soloists The second carol refers to Adam and Eve and ties the Christmas story to the characters from the book of Genesis. III.Riu, Riu, Chiu Nathan Amundson and Andrew McCormick, soloists Spencer Buss, percussion The best known of the three villancicos, this piece tells of God protecting a lamb from a black wolf in reference to keeping the Christ-child safe for the sake of all humanity. Ave Maria: O Auctrix Vitae Roland E. Martin Text by Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) Kristen Lucas and Baylee Obermeier, soloists The composer beautifully captures the ecstatic mysticism of this medieval text. The poem is a song of praise to the Virgin Mary and her role in bringing Jesus to Earth. Al Rorro (The Babe) Johnathon Moeller, guitar Arr. Jeffrey Van This simple and beautiful Spanish lullaby is sung to the baby Jesus in the manger. In the Moon of Wintertime Arr. Paul Brandvik Paul Brandvik was a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead and enjoyed a long and notable career as a choral conductor at Bemidji State University. This setting of the traditional French Folk Song tells the well-known Christmas story. Norwegian Lullaby Arr. Gunnar Erikson Kristen Lucas, soloist The Swedish arranger perfectly captures a pristine Scandinavian snowscape. What Child Is This? Baylee Obermeier, soloist Arr. Craig Courtney Based on the melody Greensleeves, this arrangement uses a medieval drone and jazz harmonizations to depict the timeless quality of the story it tells. The Chamber Singers David Dickau, Conductor Hodie Christus natus est (sung in Latin) * * * J.P. Sweelinck (1562-1621) The exuberant text announces “Today Christ is born.” Jan Pieterzoon Sweelinck then goes on to tell the Christmas story with varied contrapuntal treatment in each of the four sections of the piece. Each segment ends in a joyful response to the new part of the story. There Is No Rose of Such Virtue Michael Larkin This piece features a beautiful a cappella choral writing setting of the well-known medieval text. Each verse ends with a Latin phrase which means in turn “a wonderful thing,” “of the same form,” “let us rejoice,” and “let us go.” Love Came Down at Christmas David C. Dickau Based on a beautiful poem by Christina Rossetti, this simple setting uses the lower voices as a recurring accompaniment to the soprano melody. Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind John Rutter The text comes from Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” It was originally sung to a prince who had lost his castle and was living in the forest and living with the winter wind. The text is ironic, expressing disappointment in feigning friendship and loving that is mere folly. Christmas Comes Anew (Noel novelette) (sung in English and French) Arr. Mark Riese A brilliant piano accompaniment supports the singers in this vigorous setting of a holiday favorite. Changes of meter bring varied emotions to the music. Jingle Bells J. Pierpont Arr. Ralph Allwood We conclude with an upbeat setting of this holiday favorite. The Concert Choir David Dickau, conductor, Vonnie Elker, accompanist