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A Night of Chamber Music …in honor of the Kathi Best Scholarship Wednesday, July 28th 7:30pm First Congregational Church of Western Springs Thank you to Mrs. Best for all you have done for us. Thank you to Mrs. Lyda for your continued support through all of our endeavors. Thank you to Ray Klemchuk for your eagerness to help. Thank you to the First Congregational Church for the performance space. Thank you to our lovely families for your endless support. Thank you to the singers for your hard work, patience, and positive attitude. Komm, süßer Tod Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Bach was primarily a composer and organist. His compositions are distinct and varied, incorporating techniques and styles of earlier generations, while still pushing towards a new era of composition. Come, sweet death, come blessed rest! Come lead me to peace, For I am weary of the world, Oh come! I wait for you, Come soon and lead me, Close my eyes. Come, blessed rest! Bushes and Briars Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Vaughan Williams was a composer, teacher, writer, and conductor. He was one of the most important English composers of his generation, a key figure in the 20th century revival of British music. This folk-song was the first that Vaughan Williams collected in 1903. Soprano Solo, Lauren Reed Baritone Solo, Peter Krivicich El Grillo Josquin Des Prez (1450-1521) As one of the greatest composers of his era, Des Prez’s compositions outlined the transition between Medieval and Renaissance music. This piece is translated to tell a story about a cricket who sings all day long. Unlike the birds who sing and fly away, he remains where he is, singing for love. Wondrous cool, thou woodland quiet Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Brahms, continuing the legacy of great German composers, shocked the late 19th century with his passionate music rooted in centuries worth of folk, dance, and art music. While at first seeming too reactionary and progressive, his works were accepted later in his life. Fair Phyllis I saw sitting all alone John Farmer (c1570-1601) Farmer was an English composer who was appointed Organist and Master of the Children at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. This piece can be considered one of the most popular English madrigals. He utilizes text-painting throughout the piece, truly emulating the text. The Long Day Closes Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) Sullivan is best known for his work with partner W.S. Gilbert on operettas and other musical genres. Here he shows a different side in his compositional style. As a group, we chose this piece for the sentimental impact it has had on us. Welcome. This program is to raise funds for the new Kathi Best Choral Music Scholarship at Lyons Township High School. We first discussed the idea of a summer singing ensemble in early spring and decided to hold a concert in honor of someone truly special to us. Mrs. Best has inspired hundreds of young musicians to strive to reach their potential. We wish her the best in her retirement. After many meetings and discussions between the two of us, we set out for our first rehearsal, which consisted of 2 altos, 3 basses, and a whole stack of unlearned music. At first we were nervous, but things eventually progressed from there. Our dreams and efforts were met fully by everyone involved; they shared our passion for singing together. Inspired by what was achieved in such a short amount of time, the two of us look forward to next summer when we will be creating new goals and expanding our ideas. We are excited for tonight as we hold our first concert. Your continued support for us and your donations for the scholarship are greatly appreciated. -Allison and Vince Singers Michael Baron Vince Cefali Nick Covey Meredith Dost Marni Harris Justyn Jost Peter Krivicich Allison Miller Rob Morse Lauren Reed Emma Rimmele Grace Summers Matthew Thompson Hannah Van Nest Directors Vince Cefali Allison Miller tendencies of chromaticism in the new music of the time. This text is by Henry Longfellow. Raglan Road Locus iste a Deo factus est Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) Austrian composer Anton Bruckner was an innovative composer of the late 19th century. He is primarily known for his symphonies and sacred music. Locus iste a Deo factus est is the first in a set of three graduals for the church year. This place was made by God a priceless mystery; it is without reproof. Michael Baron, Peter Krivicich, Rob Morse Luke Kelly (1940-1984) arr. Michael Baron, Peter Krivicich, Rob Morse Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again You Stole My Love Walter C. Macfarren (1826-1905) Macfarren was an English pianist and composer. Although he composed symphonies and other large-scale works, his most lasting works include piano sonatas and partsongs for voice. The Lark in the Morn Randall Thompson (1899-1984) This melody is based off of a traditional folk-song from Somersetshire, a county in South West England. This arrangement is by Randall Thompson, a well-noted American composer who wrote numerous choral works. Come again, sweet love John Dowland (1563-1626) John Dowland can be considered the greatest English composer of lute music. This piece is best known in its solo form but is cleverly voiced for four parts. The text is a story of a longing lover utilizing Old English. Emma Rimmele Andrew Lloyd Webber (b 1948) Ma rendi pur contento Nick Covey Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) Bonne Nuit Lauren Reed Jules Massenet (1842-1912) Bogoróditse Djévo Arvo Pärt (b 1935) This piece from Estonia is set to the text of the Hail Mary. Classified as a spiritual minimalist, this piece shows Pärt’s unique style of tintinnabulation. The text determines the time signature and therefore the nuances, evoking a chant-like sound. Rejoice, O virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Savior of our souls. Stars of the summer night John Hatton (1808-1886) John Hatton was an English composer, well-known as a pianist and comic singer. His compositions have a very traditional English style, resisting the growing Danny Boy Old Irish Air arr. Julie Knowles Peter Krivicich Adieu, Sweet Amarillis Meredith Dost, Marni Harris, Allison Miller, Lauren Reed John Wilbye (1574-1638)