Repertoire 2023-24
A Festive Nowell
CONCERT ORDER
Il Est Né – Mark Hayes
The Darkest Midnight in December – Stephen Main
Three Carols: Tyrley Tyrlow, Balulalow, and The Sycamore Tree – Peter Warlock
Soloist: Beth Hallworth, soprano
O Magnum Mysterium – Michael John Trotta
Soloist: Sarah Schroeder, soprano
The First Nowell – arr. by Mack Wilberg
(Sing along with the first 2 vs; TB vs 1, SA vs 2, Choir alone vs 3)
Rejoice in the Lamb – Benjamin Britten
Soloists: Sarah Schroeder, soprano; Daina Fischer, mezzo; Madison Bolt, tenor; Joseph Ryan, bass
INTERMISSION
[Two songs by the children's choir from Hinsdale Adventist Academy, Flora Rivera, Music Director:
Angel's Carol – John Rutter
Brightly, Brightly from Chimes in the Night – Allen Pote]
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (SSAA + Children's Choir) – David Hamilton
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell – Elizabeth Maconchy (1907-1994)
Good Christian Men, Rejoice (TTBB) – David Hamilton
The Twelve Days After Christmas – Frederick Silver
Carol Medley – James Winfield (Sing along)
Includes:
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
O Little Town
Angels We Have Heard on High
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
What Child Is This?
Away in a Manger (2 settings)
Silent Night
O Come All Ye Faithful
Festival Alleluias (Set to Toccata from Symphony No. 5 by Charles-Marie Widor) – William Ferris
ENCORE: Merry Christmas, Mozart – Jay Althouse
Requiem for My Friend
CONCERT ORDER
Requiem for My Friend, Zbigniew Preisner (First part)
Officium (p. 1)
Kyrie (p. 3)
Dies Irae (p. 9)
Offertorium (p. 14)
Sanctus (p. 17)
Agnus Dei (p. 23)
Communio (p. 26)
Lacrimosa (p. 29)
Epitafium (p. 33, organ solo)
Sarah Schroeder, soprano soloist
INTERMISSION
Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, K. 339, Wolgang Amadeus Mozart
Dixit (p. 2)
Confitebor (p. 13)
Beatus vir (p. 24)
Laudate pueri (p. 38)
Laudate Dominum (p. 48)
Sarah Schroeder, soprano soloist
Magnificat (p. 54)
Gershwin's Greatest
CONCERT ORDER
Strike Up the Band ~ Arr. Pete King
Someone to Watch Over Me ~ Arr. Jay Althouse
2 soloists:
They Can’t Take That Away From Me ~ Arr. Carl Strommen
But Not For Me ~ Arr. Phillip Kern
soloist:
Nice Work If You Can Get It ~ Arr. Greg Gilpin
Embraceable You ~ Arr. Jay Althouse
Oh, Lady Be Good ~ Arr. Douglas Mac Lean (TTBB)
Slap That Bass ~ Arr. Larry Shackley
‘S Wonderful ~ Arr. Russell Robinson
soloists:
I Got Rhythm ~ Arr. Mark Hayes
INTERMISSION
Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off ~ Arr. Russell Robinson
A Foggy Day ~ Arr. Russell Robinson
soloists:
Fascinating Rhythm ~ Arr. Mac Huff
The Man I Love ~ Arr. Mark Hayes (SSAA)
Love is Here to Stay ~ Arr. Darmon Meader
Porgy & Bess Medley ~ Arr. Ed Lojeski
soloists:
ENCORE: Clap Yo’ Hands ~ Arr. Greg Gilpin
soloists:
Memorial Day at the Tower
WITH THE WEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITY BAND
National Anthem
Armed Forces Salute – arr. by Joyce Eilers
Battle Hymn of the Republic – arr. by Roy Ringwald
Navy Hymn – arr. by James Ployhar
Nearer, My God, To Thee – arr. by Keith Brion and Loras Schissel
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CONCERT ORDER
Il Est Né – Mark Hayes
The Darkest Midnight in December – Stephen Main
Three Carols: Tyrley Tyrlow, Balulalow, and The Sycamore Tree – Peter Warlock
Soloist: Beth Hallworth, soprano
O Magnum Mysterium – Michael John Trotta
Soloist: Sarah Schroeder, soprano
The First Nowell – arr. by Mack Wilberg
(Sing along with the first 2 vs; TB vs 1, SA vs 2, Choir alone vs 3)
Rejoice in the Lamb – Benjamin Britten
Soloists: Sarah Schroeder, soprano; Daina Fischer, mezzo; Madison Bolt, tenor; Joseph Ryan, bass
INTERMISSION
[Two songs by the children's choir from Hinsdale Adventist Academy, Flora Rivera, Music Director:
Angel's Carol – John Rutter
Brightly, Brightly from Chimes in the Night – Allen Pote]
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (SSAA + Children's Choir) – David Hamilton
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell – Elizabeth Maconchy (1907-1994)
Good Christian Men, Rejoice (TTBB) – David Hamilton
The Twelve Days After Christmas – Frederick Silver
Carol Medley – James Winfield (Sing along)
Includes:
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
O Little Town
Angels We Have Heard on High
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
What Child Is This?
Away in a Manger (2 settings)
Silent Night
O Come All Ye Faithful
Festival Alleluias (Set to Toccata from Symphony No. 5 by Charles-Marie Widor) – William Ferris
ENCORE: Merry Christmas, Mozart – Jay Althouse
Requiem for My Friend
CONCERT ORDER
Requiem for My Friend, Zbigniew Preisner (First part)
Officium (p. 1)
Kyrie (p. 3)
Dies Irae (p. 9)
Offertorium (p. 14)
Sanctus (p. 17)
Agnus Dei (p. 23)
Communio (p. 26)
Lacrimosa (p. 29)
Epitafium (p. 33, organ solo)
Sarah Schroeder, soprano soloist
INTERMISSION
Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, K. 339, Wolgang Amadeus Mozart
Dixit (p. 2)
Confitebor (p. 13)
Beatus vir (p. 24)
Laudate pueri (p. 38)
Laudate Dominum (p. 48)
Sarah Schroeder, soprano soloist
Magnificat (p. 54)
Gershwin's Greatest
CONCERT ORDER
Strike Up the Band ~ Arr. Pete King
Someone to Watch Over Me ~ Arr. Jay Althouse
2 soloists:
They Can’t Take That Away From Me ~ Arr. Carl Strommen
But Not For Me ~ Arr. Phillip Kern
soloist:
Nice Work If You Can Get It ~ Arr. Greg Gilpin
Embraceable You ~ Arr. Jay Althouse
Oh, Lady Be Good ~ Arr. Douglas Mac Lean (TTBB)
Slap That Bass ~ Arr. Larry Shackley
‘S Wonderful ~ Arr. Russell Robinson
soloists:
I Got Rhythm ~ Arr. Mark Hayes
INTERMISSION
Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off ~ Arr. Russell Robinson
A Foggy Day ~ Arr. Russell Robinson
soloists:
Fascinating Rhythm ~ Arr. Mac Huff
The Man I Love ~ Arr. Mark Hayes (SSAA)
Love is Here to Stay ~ Arr. Darmon Meader
Porgy & Bess Medley ~ Arr. Ed Lojeski
soloists:
ENCORE: Clap Yo’ Hands ~ Arr. Greg Gilpin
soloists:
Memorial Day at the Tower
WITH THE WEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITY BAND
National Anthem
Armed Forces Salute – arr. by Joyce Eilers
Battle Hymn of the Republic – arr. by Roy Ringwald
Navy Hymn – arr. by James Ployhar
Nearer, My God, To Thee – arr. by Keith Brion and Loras Schissel
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