DORDT UNIVERSITY MUSIC

4TH AVENUE SINGERS

Ryan Smit, Director

4TH AVENUE BAND

Kevin Linder, Director

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 8:00 p.m. B.J. Haan Auditorium

Program

To support the concentration of the performers and as a courtesy to your fellow audience members, please silence your cell phone and refrain from flash photography and the use of light-emitting devices.

Welcome and Opening Prayer Dr. Leah Zuidema, Vice President for Academic Affairs

4th Avenue Singers

Blue Skies IRVING BERLIN (1888-1989) ARR. STEVE ZEGREE (1953-2015) Blue skies smiling at me Nothing but blue skies do I see Bluebirds singing a song Nothing but bluebirds all day long.

Never saw the sun shining so bright, never saw things going so right Noticing the days hurrying by; when you're in love, my how they fly. Oh, blue days, all of them gone Nothing but blue skies from now on. —Irving Berlin

Nicholas Schnell, tenor Isabel Munson, piano

Crazy WILLIE NELSON (b. 1933) ARR. MICHELE WEIR I’m crazy for tryin’, crazy for cryin’ And I’m crazy for loving you.

Oh, I’m crazy, crazy for feelin’ lonely. I’m crazy for feelin’ so blue. I knew you’d love me as long as you wanted, And someday you’d leave me for somebody new.

Worry, why do I let myself worry? Worry you’ll leave me for somebody new. Wond’rin’ what in the world did I do?

Oh I’m crazy, For thinking that my love could hold you. I’m crazy for tryin’, crazy for cryin’, And I’m crazy for loving you. —Willie Nelson

Isaac Rohne, tenor

Unforgettable IRVING GORDON (1915-1996)

Unforgettable, that’s what you are, Unforgettable, though near or far. Like a song of love that clings to me, How the thought of you does things to me, Never before has someone been more Unforgettable, in ev’ry way, And forevermore, that’s how you’ll stay. That’s why, darling, it’s incredible, That someone so unforgettable Thinks that I am unforgettable, too. —Irving Gordon

Nicholas Schnell, tenor & Selena Munson, alto Isabel Munson, piano

Threads of Joy DALE TRUMBORE (b. 1987)

I have noticed joy how it threads below the darkness. Have you seen it too? And have you heard it, how it speaks the unspeakable, the bliss? A kind of silence, a light beneath pain. Have you noticed? It rises like fingers and then--look! it presses through. —Laura Foley

Amazing Grace TRADITIONAL AMERICAN MELODY ARR. GREG JASPERSE Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found; was blind, but now I see.

Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ‘Tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun. We’ve no less days to sing His praise than when we first begun. —John Newton (1725-1807)

Annabelle Hosmer, soprano & Damon Groen, tenor

Green Lights SARAH JAROSZ (b. 1991) LUKE REYNOLDS (b. 1979) I hear your voice out in the darkness, ARR. DAVID VON KAMPEN (b. 1986) Somewhere across the fresh cut lawn. We’re running barefoot through the wet grass, Nowhere to be until the dawn.

Up on ahead the stars are burning, Gravity’s bending time and space. The galaxies are slowly turning, And we’re both standing face to face. Green lights and open road, And skies of endless blue, That’s the feeling I get when I’m with you.

And all the corners of the universe that light could fall into, And I’m standing next to you. Green lights and open road, And skies of endless blue, That’s the feeling I get when I’m with you. —Sarah Jarosz & Luke Reynolds

Sonja Munson, soprano & Isaac Rohne, tenor Cameron Steenhoek, bass James Kamstra, drum set Joya Schreurs, keyboard

Ain’t That A Kick In the Head? JIMMY VAN HEUSEN (1913-1990) ARR. RYAN O’CARROLL How lucky can one guy be, I kissed her and she kissed me. As the fella once said, “Ain’t that a kick in the head?” The room was completely black. I hugged him and he hugged back. Like the sailor said, quote: “Ain’t that a hole in the boat?”

My head keeps spinnin,’ I go to sleep and keep grinnin’ If this is just the beginnin,’ my life is gonna be beautiful. I’ve sunshine enough to spread; It’s just like the fella said: “Tell me quick, ain’t love a kick in the head?” —Sammy Cahn (1913-1993)

Damon Groen, tenor & Selena Munson, alto Nate Van Holland, trumpet Annika Rynders, alto saxophone Caleb Hoke, trombone Cameron Steenhoek, bass James Kamstra, drum set Joya Schreurs, piano

4th Avenue Band

Active Measures RICK LAWN

Lael Bervig, piano Jade Wolgen, trumpet Emma McGaughey, tenor saxophone

Isfahan DUKE ELLINGTON (1899-1974) BILLY STRAYHORN (1915-1967) TRANSCR. DAVID BERGER

Nicholas Schnell, alto saxophone Sarah Goetsch, baritone saxophone

Take the “A” Train BILLY STRAYHORN (1915-1967) TRANSCR. DAVID BERGER

Jade Wolgen, trumpet

Four Brothers JIMMY GIUFFRE (1921-2008)

Emma McGaughey, tenor saxophone Nicholas Schnell, alto saxophone Sarah Goetsch, baritone saxophone Brody Joens, tenor saxophone Annika Rynders, alto saxophone Aubrey Keenan, clarinet

Squiggly KRIS BERG

Elizabeth Wilterdink, guitar Brody Joens, tenor saxophone Caleb Hoek, trombone Emma McGaughey, tenor saxophone Nicholas Schnell, alto saxophone

4th Avenue Jazz

Comin’ Home, Baby BEN TUCKER (1930-2013) ARR. AMY LINDER (b. 1965) Comin’ home baby. I am comin’ home to you.

I’m comin’ home, baby now. I’m comin’ home now baby right away. I’m comin’ home now. I’m sorry I ever went away. Ev’ry night and day I’m goin’ insane!

Come on home, I’m comin’ home, baby now. You know I’m waitin’ here for you. I’m comin’ home now real soon You’ve been gone. I’ve been gone You don’t know what I’m goin’ through. I’m comin’ home, I know it’s long overdue! Since you’ve been away, I’ve been blue. Expect me any day, I’m comin’ home baby to you.

I’m comin’ home, baby now. You know I’m prayin’ ev’ry night That ev’rything is gonna be fine. Come on home. I’m comin’ home baby now. I wanna feel you hold me tight. Expect to see me now any time. When I’m there in your arms I’ll be fine! When I’m in your arms I’m alright!

I’m comin’ home, baby now. I’m comin’ home now right away. I’m comin’ home, baby now. I’m sorry now I ever went away. Say a prayer for me, I’m comin’ Glad you’ll be there for me, I’m comin’ Open the door for me, I’m comin’ Don’t-cha know now baby, I’m comin’ home! —Robert Dorough (1923-2018)

Caleb Hoke, trombone Emma McGaughey, tenor saxophone Brody Joens, tenor saxophone Isaac Rohne, tenor

Straighten Up and Fly Right NAT KING COLE (1919-1965) ARR. JED SCOTT A buzzard took the monkey for a ride in the air The monkey thought that ev'rything was on the square The buzzard tried to throw the monkey off his back But the monkey grabbed his neck and said, now, listen, Jack

Straighten up and fly right, straighten up and stay right Straighten up and fly right, cool down papa, don't you blow your top Ain't no use in divin', what's the use of jivin' Straighten up and fly right, cool down papa, don't you blow your top

The buzzard told the monkey, “you are choking me Release your hold and I will set you free.” The monkey looked the buzzard right dead in the eye and said, “Your story's so touching, but it sounds like a lie”

Straighten up and fly right straighten up and stay right Straighten up and fly right, cool down papa, don't you blow your top —Nat King Cole

Sonja Munson, soprano Nicholas Schnell, tenor Isaac Rohne, tenor

Sing, Sing, Sing LOUIS PRIMA (1910-1978) ARR. MARK BRYMER Sing, sing, sing! All ya got to do is sing! Girls and boys, make a noise; Jus’ try singin’ with a swing!

Sing, sing, sing, sing! Ev’rybody likes to sing! Summer, fall, winter, spring; These are all good times to sing.

When the music comes around, just join in with your own sound. Here’s the thing you need to know: just make it all up as you go!

Sing, sing, sing, sing! All ya got to do is sing! Shakespeare said the song’s the thing When you’re singin’ with a swing.

Ya gotta try singin’ out, ringin’ out, get a reaction. ‘Cause if you don’t swing it you’ll get no satisfaction.

When the music comes around, just join in with your own sound. Here’s the thing you need to know; just make it all up as you go!

Slow down, why you in a hurry? Relax there’s no need to worry. Got no use for second guessin’. You’ve got notes that need expression’.

It’s calling me, calling you, the harmony’s comin’ through. Throw all caution through the window. That’s the only thing you gotta do… I guarantee that it’s true; The melody’s gonna get to you. …to make that swing crescendo. I can never get enough.

I used to sit around feelin’ like a lump. Was nothin’ in the world ever made me jump? But then I got the bug, you should see me now. Pontificating more than the law allows!

Hey, feelin, betta’. Ho, so much betta’. Light as a featha’, my blues are gone foreva’. No more denyin’, so mesmerizin’. Electrifyin’, when my blues are harmonizin’.

Sing an’ swing! Jus’ swing! Sing! Everybody sing! —Louis Prima

Offering

An offering will be received at the doors as you exit. You may also give online: go to dordt.edu/give, select “Other Giving,” then “Custom Gift,” then choose frequency (one-time, monthly, or yearly), then write in an amount and enter “Music” in the text box. The offering will support the Dordt Concert Choir’s next performance tour. 4TH AVENUE SINGERS

SOPRANO TENOR Brittany Bloemhof, Ripon, California Rylan Brue, Sioux Center, Iowa Annabelle Hosmer, Arden Hills, Minnesota Damon Groen, Prinsburg, Minnesota Sonja Munson, Lakeville, Minnesota Isaac Rohne, Tucson, Arizona Lindsey Zuidema, Hull, Iowa Nicholas Schnell, Akron, Iowa

ALTO BASS Lindsay Kuiper, Orange City, Iowa Eli Dykstra, Maurice, Iowa Selena Munson, Lakeville, Minnesota Caleb Kaul, Tea, South Dakota Carolyn Rayhons, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Jonathan Slice, Hull, Iowa Kira Waite, Littleton, Colorado Ashton Veenstra, Cedar Falls, Iowa

4TH AVENUE BAND

ALTO SAXOPHONE TROMBONE Annika Rynders, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Caleb Hoke, O’Fallon, Missouri Nicholas Schnell, Akron, Iowa Joseph Kamstra, Bellflower, California Noah Montero, Coon Rapids, Minnesota TENOR SAXOPHONE Jacob Olthoff, Cedar Falls, Iowa Brody Joens, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Aubrey Keenan, Ogden, Iowa DRUMS Emma McGaughey, Edmonds, Washington Hannah Dagel, Sibley, Iowa James Kamstra, Bellflower, California BARITONE SAXOPHONE Sarah Goetsch, Sioux City, Iowa BASS Carolyn Rayhons, Sioux Falls, South Dakota TRUMPET Cameron Steenhoek, Grundy Center, Iowa Zack Chanchom, Rockwell City, Iowa Daniel Ketchelos, Sioux City, Iowa PIANO Nate Van Holland, Rock Valley, Iowa Lael Bervig, Park Rapids, Minnesota Jade Wolgen, Sioux Center, Iowa GUITAR Elizabeth Wilterdink, Urbandale, Iowa

MUSIC FACULTY

Carrie Groenewold ...... Organ, Church Music, Bella Voce, Music Theory John MacInnis ...... Music Theory, Music History, Department Chair Onsby Rose ...... Instrumental Music Ensembles, Instrumental Music Education Ryan Smit ...... Choral Music Ensembles, Choral Music Education

ADJUNCT MUSIC FACULTY

Daniel Baldwin ...... Composition Andrea Carlson ...... French Horn John Casey ...... Double Bass Marian Casey ...... Cello Pamela De Haan ...... Saxophone, Voice Ariel Detwiler ...... Bassoon Jennifer Frens ...... Viola, Violin Beverly Gibson ...... Clarinet Stephanie Kocher ...... Flute Kevin Linder ...... Trumpet, Jazz Band Lisa Miedema ...... Violin Susan Miranda ...... Oboe Daniel Sailer ...... Percussion, Ear Training, Music Theory Vance Shoemaker ...... Low Brass Elizabeth Van Maanen...... Teaching General Music Debora Vogel ...... Voice Anna Vorhes ...... Harp MaryLou Wielenga ...... Piano John Wynstra ...... Guitar

Upcoming Music Events: Instrumental Ensembles Concert ...... Friday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. Choral Ensembles Concert...... Saturday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. Both events held in the B.J. Haan Auditorium Tickets required – available at will call