Download A Night of Chamber Music …in honor of the Kathi Best Scholarship

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)