Joy to the World ~ It’s a not so Silent Night! Welcome to our 2020 Christmas Musicale
Friday, December 11, 2020 7:00 p.m. Christ Church Sugar Land 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land Due to concert time restraints, we ask that you hold your applause until after each choir is finished with their set. Thank you!
Town & Training Choirs Directed by Sean Jackson
Accompanied by Sheri Lindsey (Selections from the following)
Deck the Halls ………………………………………...….……………………………….…...… Welsh Carol arr. Carole Stephens
Christmas Time is Here …………………………………………………………………….….. Lee Mendelson From “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1933-2019) Vince Guaraldi (1928-1976)
What Shall We Give? ……………………………………...……………………………………. Spanish Carol arr. Tom Mitchell
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch ……………………………..…………………………...…...… Albert Hague From “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (1920-2001) Speaker—Grant Mosley
Do You Hear What I Hear? ……………………...….……………………………………..…...… Noël Regney (1922-2002) Gloria Shayne (1923-2008) arr. Harry Simeone
Jingle All the Way ………………………………...….……………………………….…...… Traditional Carol Gloria Shayne (1923-2008) arr. Lou Hayward
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Tour Choir Directed by William R. Adams, Founder / Artistic Director Accompanied by Pamela Connolly (Selections from the following)
Jubilate ………………………………………………………………………...………….. Michael Praetorius We sing praise to you, O God, Alleluia! (1571-1621)
Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring ………………………………………………………………………….. J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Ave Maria …………………………………………………………………...……………………… J.S. Bach Blessed Mary, O listen to our prayer! Charles Gounod (1818-1893)
Panis Angelicus ...... César Franck Bread of Angels becomes bread of man (1822-1890) Gives bread heavenly, Oh marvelous thing Poor man, slave and humble one
Be Still for the Presence of the Lord ……………………………………………………………… David Evans arr. William R. Adams
Alleluia ………………………………………………………………………….…… Georg Philipp Telemann From “Laudate Jehovam” (1681-1767)
Be Joyful ………………………………………………………………………………….... Jean Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) ed. Patrick Libergen
Ode to Joy ……………………………………………………………………………... Ludwig van Beethoven In celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday (1770-1827) Recorded for the 2020 release of the Polish movie “Hejter” ed. Roger Emerson
Joy to the World ……………………………………...……………………...………. Traditional English Carol Finger Cymbals—Sammy Fata arr. Pinkzebra
The Bells ………………………………………………………………………………..…… Edgar Allan Poe From “Through the Eyes of a Child” (1809-1921)
Winter Lullaby ………………………………………….…………………………..………………. Pinkzebra Tour Choir Continued
O Magnum Mysterium ………………………………………..…………………………….… Latin Plainchant O great mystery Evan Ramos and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord lying in a manger.
This Little Babe …………………………………………………………..……………….…. Benjamin Britten From “A Ceremony of Carols, op. 28” (1913-1976)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas …………………………...………………………………. Hugh Martin (1914-2011) Ralph Blane (1914-1995) arr. William R. Adams
The Restroom Door Said Gentlemen ………………...……….……………...………. Traditional English Carol Boy with Sign—Luke Thomas arr. William R. Adams
Show Me How ……………………………..……………………………………….………. Terre McPheeters Interpreters - Ivin Koshy and Ashben Varghese
Al Shlosha D’Varim ……………..………………………………………………………………. Allan Naplan The world is sustained by three things: Truth, justice and peace
Combined Choirs
Christmas Is A Feeling ……………………………………………………...………………...… Natalie Sleeth Flautist - Melanie Hausmann (1930-1992)
Christmas is a feeling, filling the air It’s love and joy and laughter of people everywhere … Christmas is a feeling, bringing good cheer, It reaches out to touch you as the holiday draws near. With Appreciation ...
The Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas wants to personally thank you all for being here this evening. Each and every one of you has played a part in the success of our Fall 2020 semester. The COVID-19 pan- demic truly is unprecedented in our time and it has only been through all of our hopes and prayers and your support that our choirboys have been able to sing and truly shine this holiday season. We are so grateful and appreciative of you!
Our 2020-2021 Board of Directors
Mr. Rick Forlano, President Laura Bowen, Member Tiana Mortimer, Secretary Rose Pickens, Member Elizabeth Dewey, Treasurer Lucia Street, Member Dr. Robert Hausmann, Member & 1990 Choir Alumnus and William R. Adams, Founder/Artistic Director gives sincere and special thanks to:
The many parent volunteers this semester; Westside Recording Studio for recording tonight’s performance; and,
DeAndre Johnson, BJ Figat and everyone at Christ Church Sugar Land for opening their home to us for tonight’s Christmas Musicale!
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Tour Choir
Landon Bynum Sammy Fata Ivin Koshy David Mendoza Shrey Satish Levi Chalhoub Tony Fata Gavin Leslie Jameon Moses Michael Scott Nathan Cheang Ethan Frysinger Harrison Lowe Joshua Nathan Luke Thomas Rashad Clay Jonas Hanley Josiah Mammen Gage Potato Matthew Tsang Tharoon Eswar Sean Kettlewell Svend Rydahl Ashben Varghese
Town and Training Choirs
Bryce Delafield Karthi Eswar Logan Fry Eston Koshy Christian Twitchell Joshua Duncan RJ Faris Micah Hanley Grant Mosley Marcus Yip Aarav Dutta Ryan Foley Kaleb Panfil Matthew Yip
We will be auditioning boys now and throughout the winter break. Boys ages eight (8) and up with an unchanged voice are encouraged to audition! A special appointment can be made for an audition by simply contacting the choir office at (281) 240-3800 for more information or visit www.fbbctx.org/auditions … of course, you can also simply scan the QR Code below.
Rehearsals for the Town & Training choirboys begins Monday, January 11, 2021 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church-Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77459.
The Fort Bend Boys Choir practices social distan-sing! We have rehearsed suc- cessfully three times a week throughout the Fall 2020 semester, following COVID -19 protocols including wearing a mask, temperature checks, hand sanitizing, maintaining a socially distant radius of six feet, hand wash- ing, taking breaks to air out the rehearsal and more.
It is possible to sing safely! Contact the choir office to learn more about our safety measures and to schedule an audition to join the Fort Bend Boys Choir this coming Spring 2021 semester, kicking off in January! About Our Staff
William R. Adams, Founder/Artistic Director William R. Adams, a licensed child psychologist, founded the Fort Bend Boys Choir in 1982 after many years of experi- ence working with a number of both adult and children's choirs. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual major in psychology and vocal performance from Northern Arizona University and holds advanced degrees from Arizo- na State University and the University of Houston. Having toured extensively, he has been a guest conductor of the Vienna Boys Choir, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra and is actively sought as a clinician and adjudicator for various chil- dren’s choirs throughout Texas and the nation. He received the 2018 Music Leadership Award from the Houston Chapter of the international music fraternity Sigma Alpha Iota.
Sean Jackson – Director, Training and Training Choir An honors graduate of Baylor University, Sean Jackson earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree with a Cho- ral Emphasis. He served as choir director at the junior high and high school levels for several years before becom- ing the music teacher at Bonnie Holland Elementary in Katy ISD. In addition to his duties there, Mr. Jackson is also a voice teacher at Tompkins High School in Katy ISD, assisting students in preparing for UIL Solo & Ensemble and All-State contests. He has served as a rehearsal conductor for the Houston Symphony Chorus and performed as a soloist with the Houston Symphony in various works.
Pamela Connolly, Accompanist - Tour Choir Pamela Connolly holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance from the University of Calgary and an Associate Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto. She has many years of experience as a vocal, instrumental and choral accompanist. Raised in Calgary, Canada, she has worked with several Calgary-area music teachers and has coached string students in the Mount Royal College Academy for Gifted Youth. Pamela was also rehearsal accom- panist for the Festival Chorus of Calgary for 11 seasons. Her son, Christopher, is an alumnus of the organization.
Sheri Lindsey, Accompanist - Training and Town Choir Sheri Lindsey studied piano at University of Houston with acclaimed pianist Timothy Hester. After college, Sheri performed with the Houston Symphony Chorus from 1996-2005. Currently, she teaches private voice and piano in addition to serving as the accompanist for the Lamar Junior High and High School choirs. Sheri is a member of the National Piano Teachers Guild, Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Choral Directors Association. Her son Tristan is an alumnus of our organization.
Tiana Mortimer, Executive Director Tiana Mortimer holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing and Operations Management from the University of Houston. Mrs. Mortimer has been with the organization since 1999, first serving as part- time administrator before becoming the executive director full-time. She is also the mother of two boys – her old- est son Bryce is a choir alumnus.
“You know what music is? God’s little reminder that there’s something else besides us in the universe; a harmonic connection between all living beings, everywhere, even in the stars.”
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The words “unprecedented” and “the new normal” have been used often these past nine months, amidst the COVID-19 crisis. This pandemic has greatly affected all of our lives but here at the Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas, we are truly grateful for the opportunity to continue rehearsals and be here tonight, singing for you!
Many performing arts organizations have either closed their doors permanently or have cancelled their programs due to COVID-19. We have been lucky to still be open and doing what we love to do BUT luck does eventually run out. Our hope is that this holiday season, you remember the Fort Bend Boys Choir during your gift-giving time. Thanks to the Cares Act of 2020, your dona- tion is 100% tax-deductible! Simply visit the Make a Donation page on our website or scan the accompanying QR Code. With your help and many others, our choirboys can fulfill their motto for the year:
2021—We Will Sing On! Providing the skills and training essential for lifelong learning through the finest music education in the ancient boychoir tradition, is the primary focus of The Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas.
Founded in 1982 by current Artistic Director, William R. Adams, the organization started with 45 boys in one choir and currently, there are 40 boys in two choirs. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were 100 boys in four choirs. Performances before three U.S. Presidents, collaborations with named enter- tainers, major opera companies and symphony orchestras, have earned the Tour Choir the distinction as one of the premier groups of its kind. They have performed in numerous cathedrals and concert halls throughout the world and are in high demand for concert performances, weddings, conventions and commercials. The Tour Choir earned the prestigious “Addy” award for television commercial excellence and was nominated for a national news Emmy in regards to their performance at the 2001 Christmas Pageant of Peace in Washington, D.C.
The Tour Choir’s recording of “Ode to Joy” from the Heavenly Euphoria CD listed below was featured on the soundtrack of the 2020 Polish movie “Hejter.” In addition, the choirboys performed six songs for the soundtrack of the video game Wasteland 3, released internationally in August 2020 to wide acclaim.
They have released ten CD’s and tapes including: As Long As I Have Music, Christmas Is A Feeling, Batteries Not Included, Live From Denmark, We Are One, Live … On Tour, United In Song , Stand Up And Bless The Lord, Great Day and Explore, Dream, Discover. Our 35th anniversary release, Heavenly Euphoria, is available digitally through iTunes and Amazon. The Tour Choir is also featured in The Joy of Christmas, a 2016 holiday CD release by Jaime Thietten, a Christian Music Artist. This CD is availa- ble at www.jtmusic.net.
The choir organization maintains their high level of music excellence by providing young boys with a supportive and positive environment that instills self-discipline, team effort and a diligent focus on their choir commitment through the finest music education. These skills give our boys the confidence and maturity needed in the transition of young boys into young men.
The choirboys are so grateful to be meeting and singing together safely, amidst this COVID-19 pandem- ic. While smaller in number, it is temporary! Some day soon, this pandemic will be a thing of the past and the choirboys will perform once again throughout the community and embark on a two-week sum- mer performance tour.
As you hear them sing, remember that these are ordinary boys who are challenged and rewarded by ex- celling at something which engages their hearts as well as their minds. They serve as role models of purposeful work and high achievement for other children. For adults, they are inspirational reminders of human possibilities.
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West Side Recording Studio is recording our concert this evening. DVD and HD download options are available. Purchase a professionally recorded and edited memory of this evening’s wonderful holiday concert. Scan the QR Code to order directly from the West Side Recording Studio website or click here: http://westsiderecording.com/choir.htm. The Fort Bend Boys Choir is the first group listed. Simply click on the dropdown menu and make your selection.