Pike Kor Repertoire - 1996-97
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AURORA - REPERTOIRE LIST - 1992-present Luther College, Decorah, Iowa Dr. Sandra Peter, conductor (updated August, 2010) Aurora is one of six auditioned choral ensembles at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Established in 1981, the group is comprised of 100 first-year women, selected each fall by audition. They perform on and off-campus for worship services, participate in the annual Christmas at Luther concert and Dorian Vocal Festival, and present a spring concert with the Norsemen, Luther‟s choral ensemble for first-year men. The choir has also participated in Luther performances of major choral/orchestral works, such as Beethoven‟s Mass in C major and Bach‟s The Passion according to St. John. Conducted by Dr. Sandra Peter since 1992, Aurora has performed at several regional conventions of the American Choral Directors Association. They released their first compact disc, Finding a voice, in 2006 and a second disc, Using our voice, in 2010. The word Aurora, Latin for dawn, represents the first light of day, or for these women, the beginning of their college experience and journey as independent scholars. Pike Kor was the name of this ensemble from the mid-1980s until the spring of 2008. AURORA – 2009-2010 In the time of Noah (from Three Alleluias) Amy Kucera Now I become myself Gwyneth Walker Steal away arr. James McKelvy O magnum mysterium Guy Forbes O come, o come, Emmanuel (premiere) arr. Sandra Peter Alleluia Paul Basler Kyrie Agneta Skøld Mir lächelt kein Frühling Johannes Brahms Friends Bob Chilcott The Gartan Mother‟s Lullaby (premiere) arr. Kathryn Lillich, S. Peter Ezekiel saw de wheel arr. J. David Moore With Norsemen: Make me an instrument of thy peace Mary McDonald When in our music God is glorified arr. Harriet Ziegenhals Accentuate the positive (premiere) Johnny Mercer, arr. Melba Williamson Special events: Release of second compact disc, Using our voice, summer 2010 AURORA – 2008-09 Tota pulchra es Maurice Duruflé Out of the morning Daniel Hall Let all the world in every corner sing Daniel Kallman A Ceremony of Carols Benjamin Britten As dew in Aprille This little babe Candlelight Carol John Rutter (with Cantorei) DayBreak Stephen Paulus Prayer for the gifts Kinley Lange Hoj, hura, hoj Otmar Machá Ubi caritas Ola Gjeilo Jack‟s Valentine Libby Larsen America the beautiful Samuel Ward, arr. Nancy Grundahl Music down in my soul arr. Moses Hogan With Norsemen: One faith, one hope, one Lord Craig Courtney Ye shall have a song Randall Thompson (The Peaceable Kingdom) True Light Keith Hampton Special events: Christmas at Luther was taped by Twin Cities Public Television and broadcast nationwide. TPT won a Regional Emmy award for their coverage of this event. Aurora and Norsemen participated in a workshop with the Harlem Gospel Choir in February. Aurora completed recording tracks for their second CD, Using our voice. PIKE KOR - 2007-08 Magnificat RV610 Antonio Vivaldi Will there really be a “morning?” Craig Hella Johnson Esto les digo Kinley Lange Hail! Christmas day Abbie Betinis Patapan (premiere) arr. Sandra Peter O frondens virga (premiere) Kevin Isaacs Text by Hildegard von Bingen The womanly song of God Libby Larsen With Norsemen: Come, Thou fount of every blessing arr. Paul Satre Blue skies Irving Berlin, arr. Melba Williamson Special events: Commissioned and premiered “O frondens virga” by Kevin Isaacs Premiered the SSAA version of Abbie Betinis‟ “Hail, Christmas Day!” Performance at the North Central American Choral Directors Association convention in Fargo, North Dakota; March, 2008 Changed name of ensemble to Aurora; spring, 2008 PIKE KOR - 2006-07 Things that never die Lee Dengler Mouth Music arr. Dolores Keane/John Faulkner A Psalm of praise Eleanor Daley Love came down at Christmas Edwin Fissinger, arr. Mary Kay Geston Tomorrow shall be my dancing day John Rutter Sarah (from Women of valor) Andrea Clearfield To joy Daniel Kallman There will be rest Daniel Kallman Prayer of the Norwegian child Richard Kountz With Norsemen: Let Thy holy presence Pavel Tschnesokoff Lord, listen to your children praying Ken Medema Finale from The Gondoliers Gilbert & Sullivan With Norsemen, Nordic, Symphony Orchestra: Mass in C major Ludwig van Beethoven With the Pike Kor/Norsemen 25th anniversary alumni choir: I thank you God Gwyneth Walker I dream a world Andre Thomas Special events: November---Performed with Ken Medema for Church Youth Sunday February---Residency of Andrea Clearfield; sang “Sarah” when Andrea spoke for chapel March---Performed Beethoven‟s Mass in C major on campus and in the Twin Cities April---Celebrated the 25th anniversary of Pike Kor/Norsemen at our spring concert PIKE KOR - 2005-06 O come, let us sing Egil Hovland Überlebensgross Stephen Hatfield View me, Lord, a work of thine Jackson Berkey Kyrie/Gloria Agneta Sköld A Christmas alleluia arr. Undine Smith Moore Maria Magdalena et altera Maria Sulpitia Cesis Canticle to the spirit Eleanor Daley Fruits of the selfless heart Elizabeth Atkinson Alleluia Randall Thompson The bike let loose Edie Hill Now I become myself Gwyneth Walker Jack‟s Valentine Libby Larsen My funny valentine arr. Kirby Shaw With Norsemen: O filii et filiae Volckmar Leisring Clap your hands George Gershwin Special events: Christmas at Luther was recorded by Iowa Public Television. Performed for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, hosted by Luther in March, 2006 Sunday services at Our Savior‟s Lutheran Church in Faribault, MN and a joint concert with choirs from Northfield Middle and High School (in their new school auditorium), Northfield, MN; March, 2006 Fall, 2006 release of Pike Kor‟s first compact disc, Finding a voice PIKE KOR - 2004-05 Ubi caritas Eleanor Daley My God is a rock arr. Daniel Kallman Natus est Emmanuel Libby Larsen Commissioned for Pike Kor, Christmas at Luther 2004 The Moon of Wintertime George Mabry The Day of Hope Carol Barnett Commissioned by Augsburg College for the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize Forum Dona nobis pacem Giulio Caccini, arr. James A. Moore Laetamini et exultate Adriano Banchieri Were you there? arr. Melba Williamson & Sandra Peter Mary Speaks Daniel Gawthrop A young nun, singing (premiere) Libby Larsen Are You Sleeping, Brother John? arr. Jorma Panula With Norsemen: Rejoice in God Heinrich Schütz, arr. Nancy Grundahl Prayer for peace David Cherwien Gloria (from The Masque of Angels) Dominick Argento Finale from the Gondoliers Gilbert & Sullivan Special events; Commissioned and premiered “Natus est Emmanuel” by Libby Larsen for Christmas at Luther 2004; Libby worked with us during her October 28-29, 2004 residency at Luther WomanVoice concert on February 13, 2005; several area women‟s choirs will premiere “The Day of Hope” by Carol Barnett; Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN Worship service at Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis PIKE KOR - 2003-04 In the time of Noah (from Three Alleluias) Amy Kucera Love is a rain of diamonds Gwyneth Walker Lord, listen to your children Ken Medema, arr. Jack Schrader Canticle to the spirit Eleanor Daley Angelus ad pastores Sulpitia Cesis What sweeter music Eleanor Daley Wondrous Love arr. Paul J. Christiansen Jack‟s Valentine Libby Larsen Les Sirènes Lili Boulanger In the Mood Joe Garland, arr. Harry Simeone Were you there (premiere) arr. Melba Williamson & Sandra Peter Laetamini et exultate Adriano Bancheiri La Lluvia Stephen Hatfield Music down in my soul Moses Hogan With Norsemen: Then we shall sing for joy Bradley Ellingboe The water is wide arr. Rene Clausen Bile them cabbage down arr. Mack Wilberg Special events: Performance at the North Central American Choral Directors convention, Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD; March 4, 2004 PIKE KOR - 2002-03 Lux aeterna Z. Randall Stroope i thank you God Gwyneth Walker Set me as a seal René Clausen Lord, listen to your children Ken Medema, arr. Jack Schrader Angelus ad pastores ait Daniel Pinkham Come and Behold arr. Sandra Peter Magnificat, RV 610 Antonio Vivaldi Pueri Hebraeorum Randall Thompson Day Song Libby Larsen My Funny Valentine arr. Kirby Shaw Love is a rain of diamonds Gwyneth Walker With Norsemen: Let Thy holy presence Pavel Tschesnokoff Make me an instrument of Thy peace Mary McDonald Special events: Black dresses were purchased from Southeastern Apparel and worn for the first time at the Christmas concerts. Pike Kor wore them throughout the year and will continue with that style in the future. The cream robes are now retired. Christmas at Luther was taped for Iowa Public Television and broadcast nationwide. Tour (with Norsemen) to St. Andrew‟s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN. We sang for three worship services on Sunday, March 9, 2003. The Magnificat, RV 610 by Vivaldi marks our first collaboration with an instrumental ensemble for an extended work (15 minutes). At the spring concert, the String Orchestra, Spencer Martin, conductor, joined us, with Kathryn Reed-Maxfield on harpsichord. PIKE KOR - 2001-02 Cantate Domino Ruth Watson Henderson In the Time of Noah (from Three Alleluias) Amy Kucera There is no rose Z. Randall Stroope Gloria in altissimis Dei Chiara Margarita Cozzolani Canticle to the Spirit Eleanor Daley Ave verum Katherine Dienes Paremus nos, fideles Isabella Leonarda Shenandoah arr. William Lycan Hoj, hura hoj Otmar Macha Lord, keep us steadfast in thy word arr. Kenneth Jennings Ride On, King Jesus arr. Moses Hogan Les Sirènes Lili Boulanger With Norsemen: One Faith, One Hope, One Lord Craig Courtney O filii et filiae Volckmar Leisring The Sound of Music medley/sing-along (for DVF) Rodgers & Hammerstein Special events: Pike Kor/Norsemen sang for the second semester Opening Convocation. Tour (with Norsemen) to St. Andrew‟s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN. They sang for about 4000 people that morning at three worship services. Pike Kor and Cantorei (upperclass women‟s choir) presented a chapel service together on April 16. PIKE KOR - 2000-01 Kirstina Rasmussen, conductor (Sandra Peter was on leave for the year) Alleluia Emma Lou Diemer Zion‟s Walls Aaron Copland, arr.