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(UdcoTTic to OUR Communltg by Anne Rutherford, Council President Our Mission CONCORD To produce quality choral elebrations of the winter season take as many forms music as an instrument COMMUNITY of peace for our audience as the human beings who come together to celebrate. and ourselves, through Many of our cultures have developed traditions of a community of choirs. C ^HOIRS Our goal is to instill gathering to reverence light during the year's darkest time. concord and an awareness A consortium of choirs dedicated of one world in an ever- Aurora and Chrysahs, as well as all of the choruses that make to affirming peace through music. expanding audience. up our Concord Community of Choirs, are enriched by diversity. The image of America as a "melting pot" is challenged by the Concord Choir realization that no heritage is treated justly by being reduced to Peace through Music the lowest common denominator of homogeneity. Yet we yearn DAVID YORK, DIRECTOR for an identity we can share as people of the same nation. We Semi-professional chamber ensemble. CONCORD long for a cord that will unite but not strangle us! CHOIR Members are auditioned every spring.

In the Concord Community of Choirs, one of our common "chords" is a behef in the power of voice. During this concert you'll hear the energy of voices raised collectively, and the beauty of a voice raised alone. You'll hear the grace of voices Viriditas Vocal Ensemble rising in unison, and the richness of voices providing contrast the greening power of song JOAN SZYMKO, DIRECTOR and harmony for one another. A select chamber ensemble of women's voices. Experienced singers with music reading skills and open minds are encouraged Joan, David and Laura are directors whose leadership calls to apply. Rehearses Tuesday evenings, Ml Tabor Middle School. us to musical excellence while encouraging us to trust ourselves and to hsten to one another as we sing. As choir members, we Aurora Chorus feel the vitality that comes from taking our cues from one another. women in harmony for peace JOAN SZYMKO, DIRECTOR Our community, as well as our singing, is richer and deeper Multi-level, 140-voice women's chorus. Meets because of those who give voice and those who listen. Thank Thursday evenings at Whitaker Middle School. you for your part in our community, and may this season bring Aurora currently has a waiting list of interested hope and renewal for you and those dear to you. singers. Call 721- 0262 to add your name.

satori men's chorus ConcoRd G)nmiun1tg of ChoiRS BERNIE KWIRAM, DIRECTOR Multi-level men's chorus. Meets DIRECTORS Wednesday evenings at Hosford David York, Artistic Director, Director Concord Choir, Chrysalis Middle School. Call 721-0262 Concert Choir; Joan Szymko, Director Aurora, Viriditas; Bernie Kwiram, for registration schedule. Director satori; Laura Frizzell, Director Chrysalis Celebration Singers men nging peace SUPPORT STAFF Gail Murphy, Volunteer Coordinator; Jenna Scott, Librarian; Cheri Smith, Art Director ARTISTIC COMMITTEE Young Voices^^Open Minds • Joyful Hearts David York,chair; Laura Frizzell; Bernie Kwiram; ChrysaHs Children's Choirs Cheri Smith; Joan Szymko DAVID YORK & LAURA FRIZZELL, DIRECTORS COUNCIL CHRYSALIS CONCERT CHOIR, directed by David York, is an Anne Rutherford, President, Aurora; Denise Andersen, Concord; auditioned choir for treble singers, ages 10 to 15, with previous Christine Blount, Concord; Hari Dass Khalsa, satori; Jay Marmaduke, musical experience. Call 721-0262 to schedule an audition. Aurora; Ron Marshall, satori; Gail Murphy, Viriditas; Nancy Goldman, CHRYSALIS CELEBRATION SINGERS, directed by Laura Frizzell, Portland State University; Lark Ryan, Concord, Viriditas; Allyn Shipley, welcomes singers ages 9 to 14, regardless of musical training. Aurora; Gwen Shusterman, Chrysalis parent; Cheri Smith, Aurora; Rehearsals are Thursday afternoons at Hosford Middle School. Kristen Van Kranenburgh, Viriditas.

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isters sing, brothers sing, a great sense of closeness with other PATRONS FRIENDS ($1000 or more) ($5-$99) partners sing, and parents and kids and with the other choirs. He has Denise & Steven Anonymous kids sing together in the many enjoyed the choral leadership and has Andersen Don Barjessen S Linda Meier Kathy, Noah, & concerts and choirs of the Concord found a growing community through Elsa Birch BENEFACTORS Community of Choirs. Today, for the weekly practice with the same singers and ($500-$999) Patricia Bollin Barbara Cabot first time, Aurora Chorus and Chrysahs their periodic performances. In addition, Paine Webber, Inc. Anne Dull Celebration Singers and Concert Choir he feels a part of the larger choral SPONSORS Vernon E. Dasch ($250-$499) Kaye J. Exo are paired together for a performance community through his participation in Dale Boss Frizzell/Tucker Family of their own in "Celebrate the Season." Chrysahs' first concert with satori men's Tomds Mendoza Kelly & John Granato Anne Rutherford & What does singing together in the Concord chorus, "Generations for Peace" (spring Madelyn & Dennis Hall Ron Geitgey Jerome Roland Hertel Community bring to the moms and children 1994) and in last May's "In Concord" Barbara Reader Barbara L. Jaech of these two choirs? To get one answer to concert with all the Concord choirs. Patteye Simpson Anne Kolibaba Sherrie & Bruce Sharon Klin this question, Theresa Orange and her Van Hine For Theresa, the blending of Aurora and Nancy McFarlane son Kieran Sclmabel offer their thoughts DONORS Janet Million Chrysahs chohs in "Celebrate the Season" ($IOO-$249) Gail Murphy and experiences about singing in the and her involvement in both of them on 5. Scott Benge Kendrick Perala Concord Community of Choirs. Art & Barbara Bridge Gayle Hyde Preston a regular basis has brought a sense of Charles Congdon & Wendy Rankin Kieran, age 13, joined Chrysahs after Concord's mission of peace through Kathrin Streiby Mark R. Schlesinger Ray Elliott Robert Shinney, Jr. music closer to her. She likes Aurora's his father saw a call board notice about a Dr. & Mrs. Collin Carol Walker new children's choir. Looking for a place community; especially its emphasis on Kaeder Carol Rouillard Wolf Dr. Ronald Lefebvre Kristen Van Kranenburgh for their son to sing, Theresa unexpectedly diversity and the connection between Barry Mayor & Ron Marshall found herself in Aurora Chorus shortly members, and finds Aurora a challenging Melanie Plant Adele Zimmerman Cheri Smith thereafter, enjoying the community of and rewarding experience. An enthusiastic the choir and the chance to share a supporter of musical experiences for common experience with Kieran. children, she recommends that parents: Ticket sales account for only a portion "Concord Community of Choirs is "Get your children out there singing; of the substantial costs for producing a our family choir, it provides us the it builds a great sense of cooperation, program.We gratefully acknowledge all opportunity to express ourselves both being a part of something, and blending who have donated goods and services musically and spiritually as a family." with others." In our challenge as parents that enable our programs to be realized. Please add your support with a tax This is the second time mother and son to teach our children about having a deductible financial contribution to: have performed together, the first was in wider sense of world than themselves, Concord Community of Choirs last June's "In Concord" concert. They what better recommendation than P.O. BOX 2636 have found practicing and singing this can there be. Portland, OR 97208-2636 together a fun family experience. Audicions/RcgisCRarion In addition to the enhancement of Chrysalis Celebration Singers, is open their family hfe through involvement in CONCORD EVENT INFORMATION to all singers ages nine to fourteen Concord choirs, Theresa and Kieran and is directed by Laura FrizzelL If you'd like TO receive have found a larger family and New nnembers are welcome community through singing in their January 4, 11 and 18. information about other Concord Community of Choirs respective choirs and in the Concord Rehearsals: Hosford Middle School EVENTS, PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE LOBBY. Community in general. Kieran has found Thursdays: 4:30 to 5:45. WE DO NOT SELL OR TRADE OUR MAIUNG UST that singing in Chrysalis' Concert Choir Call 721-0262 for more information. for the past two years has brought him DIRECTORS' BIOGRAPHIES

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oan Szymko has worked in the avid York's earhest hohday aura Frizzell's more than 14 Northwest as a teacher, conductor, memories revolve around those years experience working with church musician and composer for D enchanting occasions when L children includes teaching music, 14 years. She joined the Concord he sat listening intently to the amateur directing children's choirs and ensembles, Community of Choirs in the fall of 1993, women's chorus in which his mother sang. and composing. She has been a music becoming the music director of Aurora As a boy soprano, he frequentiy sang director at Catlin Gabel School,a choral Chorus. Joan is the founding director of solos at church and school, and dreamed director at the Suzuki Institute in chorus Concord Community member Viriditas of singing with the Vienna Boys' Choir. and is certified in the Orff Schulwerk Vocal Ensemble. She is also pleased to His voice changed around age 14 and soon approach for music-making with children. be leading the Portland State University his fascination for choral music turned Currently Laura teaches music at the Community Chorus. Joan's numerous toward conducting as well as singing. Arbor School of Arts and Sciences. choral compositions and vocal arrange• Shortly after moving to Portland in 1981, This is her second season as director of ments for women's voices have been he began teaching music for the Portland the Chrysalis Celebration Singers. Laura's performed by many GALA and Sister PubUc Schools. After six months' substitute collaboration with the singers has been Singers Network choruses across the teaching, he was assigned a permanent fruitful; her composition, "Pieces of country. Also included among her position at Mount Tabor Middle School, Summer," debuted in June at "In Concord," compositions are chamber works, sacred a post he held for three years. In 1984 he the six-choir Concord Community of anthems, music for modern dance and was selected to conduct and arrange music Choirs season finale. Laura composed two full-length musicals. for the PPS Middle School Honor Chorus. the melody around lyrics written from the Joan was commissioned by Artquake '95 children's comments about what summer David began conducting the Chrysalis to create an interactive musical work for meant to them. Concert Choir a httle over a year ago with its Pioneer Square finale last Labor Day. a long-term commitment to build a choral This afternoon we will be treated to She most recently collaborated with music program for children where joy and another Frizzell premiere. Laura has Robin Lane and DO JUMP Movement musical excellence could meld. Within the composed a piece set to the poem, "Song Theatre, creating original music for its next few years he plans to expand the size of an Old Shepherd," written by Wilham last two shows. Joan is currently writing of the choir while continuing to improve its Blake. Laura says the poem's message is a new choral work with instrumental performance skills. His interest in estabhsh- about "having a warm heart in cold chamber ensemble to be premiered ing an extensive training program for times," surely a sentiment that speaks by Aurora in next April's concert, children of all ages flows from his hfe-long to us throughout the year. LIFE IS A DANCE. behef in the power of music as a means for building self-esteem and community. 4 PERFORMERS

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SOPRANO I KayeExo Judie Franklin ALTO 2 CONCERT CHOIR Angelica Adams^ Susan Freidfer Peggy Friedl-Yee Jacqueline Abel Lara Beers Sarah Rick Michele Alderson Deva Gordon Cathy Garrett Joan Andrews Logan Danenger Jessica Rowley Jean Aslakson Jeanne Hackney Jennifer Gates Randi Besser- Giselle Edwards Kieran Schnabel Debra Arrivee Laura Hanks Cathy Griffin Rapoport Megan Gardiner Lauren Shaw Marilyn Ayers Twila Johnson CarolHazzard Olivia Clark Katie Gordon Jacqueline Shoda- Lynn Buechler Judith Komishane Merrill Hendin Janet Clarke Emily Greenspan Iwasaki Barbara Cabot Patti Kreipe* Jeanne Henry Karen Erde Lauren Hunt Kristen Shusterman Anne Dall Kerry Lefever Ann Huntwork Maria Hazilla Emily Kropp Kumar Sichel Bae Emilson Kira Lewis Susan Hyde Lee Johannes Amelia Lamb Sylvia Singer Mar} Halford Jan Lustig Kathy Kelley Marylyn John Kira Lesley Freya Solray Christine Hayward Anne Mansfield Eileen La Chance Kristine Kellerhouse* Elena Lesley - ; John Sorensen-Jolink Margaret Imle Sandy McQueen Linda Larsen- Colleen Keyes Kendra Manton Rebecca Trujillo Bonnie Jones Ellen Morrison* Wheatley Jay Marmaduke Caitlin McCollum Liza Wolfe Jo Lyndon Georgia Pinkel Joan Logan Linda Meier* Lola Milholland Kirsten Meyer Gayle Preston* Karen Milton Linda Milone ShaunaPuhl Heather Michet Joan Sears Helen Nissani* Carole Most* Mary Ellen Morrison Eileen Spencer** Theresa Orange Sue Pickgrobe* CELEBRATION SINGERS Debbie Pinney Cheryl Summerlin Janet Ploss Melanie Plaut* Emmalee A. Almroth William McCloskey Helen Richardson Twyla Wallace Anne Rutherford Wendy Rankin* Joanna Ames Gena Ruth Preston Ellen Roberts^f Tobin Weaver Kate Schuyler* Barbara Reader** Adam Bernot Maya Rowland Judy Sapon-Borson Lorraine Wrazen Judy Simonsen Elizabeth Robb Haley Gordon Jamey Sharp Jenna Scott Carol Wright Judi Soloway** Marti Roberts-Pillon Robin Hubbard Sophie Smith Cheri Smith Beth Stein Allyn Shipley* Anna Labadie James Williams ALTO I Cathy Steen Kat Strieby Maria Simon Jessica Long Kate Wilson Judy Brodkey Robin Sutherland Cindy Trelstad Kathy Smith Karen Chase Janet Trinkle Martha Wagner Spring Svart* Lois Dikes Marsha Weiford Carol Walker Carol (CJ) Timper Maura Doherty* Deborah Walker Maureen Tolonen SOPRANO 2 Ann Dudley Nancy Walker Elly Worden Priscilla Bernard Joanna Dumais-Clark Fran Weick Christine Brown Kathleen Fisher Carleen Wroblusky ^section music leader Patricia Chapman Karla Fitzwater Joni Young '^section administration *on leave Diane Dickey Lori Flowers Adele Zimmerman Marci Edwards CREDITS AuRORa Conmiltccc 6c VolunrccRs ChRysalis Commitcccs

ATTENDANCE MAIL COURIER PROGRAM RETREAT COORDINATOR TICKETS Lorraine Wrazen Cathy Garrett Coordinator - Karen Erde Judith Trujillo Carol LeBrie Jeanne Hackney Kate Schuyler COORDINATOR NEW MEMBER MAIL COURIER TREASURER ORIENTATION Design/Production - Kat Strieby SECTION LEADERS Gwen Shusterman Carol LeBrie Judie Franklin Cheri Smith Soprano I DIVERSITY Illustration - Kerry Lefever Angelica Adams Olivia Clark Debbie Pinney Meg Ferguson Ellen Roberts Celc6Rare the Season Joanna Dumais-Clark Toni Shemarya Writing/Editing - Soprano U AUDIO RECORDING Kathleen Fisher Tobin Weaver Jeanne Hackney, Ellen Morrison Janet Harbold Lori Flowers Ellen Morrison, Eileen Spencer Rod Evinson Hosford Middle School OUTREACH Joan Szymko, Ann Huntwork Alto I Bonnie Jones Martha Wagner, STAGE DIRECTION Nancy Chester Kate Schuyler Jan Lustig Colleen Keyes David York Robin Lane Kathleen Fisher Judy Soloway Linda Meier PUBLICITY HARMONIZERS Georgia Pinkel Alto n USHERS Mary Ellen Morrison Anne Dall Linda Meier Kaye Exo Wendy Rankin Jeanne Adams Helen Richardson Marj Halford Barbara Reader Jennifer Gates Ellen Roberts Jae Allen Catherine Rolling- Jeanne Henry Maria Hazilla Katharine Salzmann TICKETS Ron Marshall Freedman Bonnie Jones Janet Ploss PRODUCTION Barb Cabot, chair John Morrison Jenna Scott Linda Larsen-Wheatley Joan Sears Marj Halford, chair Chris Brown Gayle Preston Cathy Steen Heather Michet Toni Shemarya Chris Brown Karla Fitzwater Rob Shinney Deb Walker Cheri Smith Eileen Spencer Carol Hazzard Kerry Lefever Twyla Wallace Cindy Trelstad Linda Meier SPECIAL THANKS Marylyn John Ann Dudley Whitaker Middle School Martha Wagner Gad Murphy Colleen Keyes Karen Erde Friends of Carleen Wroblusky Cheri Smith REHEARSAL MANAGER TREASURER KBOO radio Carol (CJ) Timper Toni Shemarya Lynn Buechler PROGRAM CONCORD COMMUNITY OF CHOIRS PRESENTS Cele6Rare the Season Decem6eR 16,1995

ChRysalis ConcCRr ChoiR Selections from Hymnody of Earth music by Malcolm Dalgiish David (JORK DiRCcroR '' P^^'"^ ^^'^^'^^ 'y'" by Wendell Berry ^ 2.The Dark Around Us

AuRORa ChORUS Winter John Krumm ]oar) SzymHo, DiRCcroR Lady of The Season's Laughter music by David Hurd ; lyrics by Kendyl Gibbons arranged by Szymko soloists:Angelica Adams 8i Marj Halford (Ipm) Bonnie Jones & Jay Marmaduke (3pm)

Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming Praetorius solstice lyrics by Dianna MacLeod arranged by Shand

Shape-note Hymns FOR Christmas traditional Southern 1. Star In the East shape-note hymns 2. Wondrous Love _ arranged by Szymko

soloist Blen Morrison (I pm) ^ ^ Lori Flowers (3pm)

Carol OF THE Bells music by Leontovich lyrics & arrangement by Wilhousky

Secret Gardens OF THE Heart byjudy Collins arranged by Szymko

DobARVeCER traditional Croatian Koleda song , Good Evening, Good People

Christmas IN THE Trenches byjohn McCutcheon arranged by Szymko

trio: Heather Michet, Cheryl Summerlin & Linda Meier (Ipm) jenna Scott,Twyla Wallace 8c Unda Meier (3pm)

Song of Peace (FinLANDIA) - Sibelius, lyrics by L Stone

Seven Principles Bernice Johnson Reagon

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Song of an Old Shepherd music by Laura Frizzell ChRysalis poem by William Blake Cele6Rarion NeRLI traditional Hebrew SingcRS arranged by Laura Frizzell LauRa FrrzcII, DiRccroR

HaIDA Chassidic round CoTn6ined piano arranged by Gerber ChoRuses Ml Zeh HiDLIK traditional Chanukah song Candles Bright x - arranged by Szymko

Two Latvian Carols byAndrejs jansons Winterfest & a Gentle Snow is On the Ground

A La Media NoCHE traditional Puerto Rican carol At the Hour of Midnight arranged by Szymko

Chrysalis solo: Kira Lesley Aurora ensemble:Angelica Adams, Mary Blen Morrison, Kirsten Meyer, Bonnie Jones, Kate Schuyler, Marj Halford, Joanna Dumais-Clark, Linda Meier, Blen Morrison

StILLE NaCHT Franz Gruber arranged by Szymko

Winter (reprise) John Krumm

Instrumentalists Additional Credits

piano: Laura Frizzell, DavidYork stage direction: Robin Lane

flute: Abby Seemann alternate soloists: Marj Halford Bonnie Jones guitar: Seva Riskin Mary Blen Morrison Joan Szymko Debbie Pinney percussion: Christine Blount Kate Schuyler Laura Frizzell Katharine Salzmann DavidYork

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7 7 1 hen the winter comes we for one peace. No song illustrates this DoBAR VECER I I gather to dance and sing truth as well as the true story lovingly Traditional Croatian Koleda song Vta-Xi..^ together. For as long as told by songwriter John McCutcheon, This is a koleda, or winter ritual song, where koledari go from house to house the turning Earth has brought us seasons, CHRISTMAS IN THE TRENCHES. to bless the homesteads. people the world over have come Good evening, good people KWANZAA, Swahih for "first fruits of the together to welcome their passmg with May we all be healthy in this new year. harvest," is an African-American hohday In this new year, may it be joyful songs of celebration. Aurora begins our that celebrates community. Created May we all be healthy celebration of cold days and long dark during the 1960's by Ron Karenga, it Good evening to you, master of the house nights with WINTER, a rousing round. is based on the seven principles of the the new year has arrived LADY OF THE SEASON'S LAUGHTER May your field bear fruitfully philosophical structure set out by Julius and give forth wheat beautifully reminds us that we are Nyerere as he led Tanzania out of its May we all be healthy children of the turning cosmos and we colonial past. We all may benefit from May the mountainsides be fi-uitful for you depend on her steady mercy. these SEVEN PRINCIPLES that are honored And give forth that red wine To the girls give a nice red wreath Over the centuries, many European folk as touchstones for survival within the To the lads give a nice red ???* melodies from pre-Christian times have African-American community. They May we all be healthy been adapted as Christmas carols. Our are: Umoja: unity; Kujichagulia: self- *No translation has been found for bushpanom. presentation of Lo, How A ROSE E'ER determination; Ujima: collective work and responsibihty; Ujamaa: cooperative ChRysalis BLOOMING may be one of the few ConccRT ChoiR reversals of that practice; singing economics; Nia: purpose; Kuumba: Praetorius' beautiful music in honor of creativity; Imani: faith. T J "1 endell Berry's poems the winter solstice! Perhaps there exists I I seem to take flight Translations for Mi Zeh Hidlik, A la so much soulful Christmas music because V^-X*^ naturally in Malcohn Media Noche and Dobar Vecer foUow. much of it is derived from the simple Dalghsh's American folk settings. Berry grace of folk music; STAR IN THE EAST Ml ZEH HIDLIK is a Kentucky author who has become Traditional and WONDROUS LOVE are two examples widely renowned and respected for his Arranged by Joan Szymko essays and novels in which he addresses in Shape-note Hymns for Christmas. All on this night the candles bright Whichever winter hohday one celebrates, Shine just like stars in the sky. the importance of community, conserva• this is a great time of remembering We celebrate on Chanukah tion and common sense. His poetry speaks Our spirits are soaring high. loved ones and times past. SECRET with a solid and graceful spirituahty. GARDENS OF THE HEART is a "grown• A LA MEDIA NOCHE Through his words we gain an appreciation up's" poignant memories of people, Traditional Puerto Rican for the dehcate balance among the many Arranged by Joan Szymko place and childhood longing. cycles of hfe. Today's performance by At the hour of midnight, in the midst of winter, the Chrysahs Concert Choir features the The longing for peace is universal. Bright with heaven's starlight, bom was our Redeemer. At the hour of midnight, roosters were all crowing; opening segment from HYMNODY OF We dedicate DOBAR VECER, to a lasting "Christ, our heavenly sunlight comes, EARTH which begins with the Winter peace in the lands of the former Jugoslavia. His peace bestowing" Solstice, the longest night of the year. DoBAR VECER is a Croatian koleda Heaven's King eternal, on the straw is lying (a winter ritual song) that offers as a Mule and ox stand near him; from the cold he's crying Malcolm Dalgiish is a hammer dulcimer Spreading hay to warm Him, ox o'er Jesus hovers; blessing: "In this new year; may it be player and composer from Bloomington, But the mule is wicked; he the Babe uncovers. joyful, may we all be healthy." SONG Indiana, whose work draws on his diverse Mary weeps in pity for her suffering darling. OF PEACE background in choir, theater, and folk recognizes that we of many Wishing for protection from the cold wind howling nations are also one people with hopes "Tenderest little infant Savior, 0 my Jesus, music. A choirboy in the 1960s with All my love forever, sweetest son so precious." The American Boychoir, Mr. Dalgiish

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ChRysalis CdcdROdon SingcRs later studied theater at Oberhn College, ERLI came to the Celebration SONG OF AN OLD SHEPHERD and music education at the Cincinnati Singers via two of its members, Words by William Blake Music by Laura Frizzell Conservatory of Music. During his N_ Anna Labadie and Sophie When silver snow decks Sylvio's clothes, college years he designed and built over Smith. Kudos to them and their Hebrew and jewel hangs from shepherd's nose sixty hammer dulcimers. Later, with his teacher, Leah Gorelik, for sharmg this we can abide life's pelting storm folk trio Metamora, he toured nationally charming Chanukah song with us. that makes our limbs quake if our hearts be warm. and produced six albums. Currently with Whilst virtue is our walking staff, NERLI and truth a lantern to our path recordings on The Windham Hill and Words by L. Kipnis, Israeli Folk Tune we can abide life's pelting storm * Heritage labels, Mr. Dalgiish concertizes Traditional Hebrew; arranged by Laura Frizzell that makes our limbs quake if our hearts be warm. as a soloist and featured performer with Translation: Blow boisterous wind Stern winter frown. choirs internationally. Plan now to hear I have a little candle Innocence is a winter's gown. So clad, we'll abide life's pelting storm Malcolm's virtuosic hammer dulcimer That shines so bright On Chanukah, my candle I light that makes our limbs quake if our hearts be warm. playing on Friday, March 8, at 8:00 p.m. On Chanukah, sweet light it brings Chrysahs features the youngest singers in when he joins the Chrysalis Concert On Chanukah, my song I will sing the Concord Community of Choirs. The Choir for a full-length presentation of Celebration Singers Director Laura Concert Choir, directed by David York, is HYMNODY OF EARTH here at the First Frizzell has composed a piece set to the an auditioned choir for treble voices ages United Methodist Church. poem, SONG OF AN OLD SHEPHERD, by ten to fifteen. Their companion choir, the SELECTIONS FROM Wilham Blake. Laura says the poem's Celebration Singers, is open to all singers HYMNODY OF EARTH message is about having a "warm heart ages nine to fourteen and is directed by words by Wendell Berry in cold times," surely a sentiment that music by Malcolm Dalgiish Laura Frizzell. Please see page 3 for speaks to us throughout the year. registration information. Psalm of Solstice The melody, sung in the alto part, is taken from a traditional Belgian fiddle tune. The Latin verse is an approximate translation Upcoming Concord Community Performances of the English verse that follows: satori mens' chorus Gazing out into the skies, DECEMBER MADE IN THE USA on the eve of the longest night. Viriditas Vocal Ensemble Mar. 29,30,8 pm - Echo Theatre Here we dream with open eyes, FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS on the eve of a holy night. Dec. 19,9:15-The Grotto APRIL

Choirs of stars high in the air JANUARY Concord Choir shine like some amazing silent prayer. Concord Choir 1ST THURSDAY: ALLTHATJAZZ The earth is still and calm. 1ST THURSDAY: SiMPLY SONDHEIM Apr. 4,8 & 9 pm - Portland Art Museum Everyone can hear the psalm. Jan. 4,8 & 9 pm - Portland Art Museum Aurora Chorus FEBRUARY LIFE IS A DANCE The Dark Around Us Concord Choir Apr. 20,8 pm The dark around us, come, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1ST THURSDAY: PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS? let us meet here together, Feb. 1,8 & 9 pm - Portland Art Museum MAY members one of another, here in our holy room. Viriditas Vocal Ensemble Concord Choir CANDLEMAS 1ST THURSDAY: CiNCO DE MAYO Here on our little floor, Feb. 1,2,3,8 pm; Feb. 4,7 pm - Echo Theatre May 2,8 & 9 pm - Portland Art Museum here in the day lit sky, MARCH Concord Community of Choirs rejoicing mind and eye, CABARET & BENEFFT PERFORMANCE rejoining known and knower. Concord Choir 1ST THURSDAY: MUSIC BY MALCOLM DALGUSH May 18 - location TBA Light, leaf foot, hand, and wing, Mar. 7,8 & 9 pm - Portland Art Museum |UNE such order as we know - Chrysalis Children's Choir Viriditas Vocal Ensemble one household high, and low HYMNODY OF EARTH IN FULL BLOOM and all the earth shall sing! Mar. 8,8 pm - First United Methodist Church date/location - TBA

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11 NEXT IN THE First Thursday Concert Series Concord Community of Choirs presents

CONCORD Viriditas Vocal Ensemble

CHOIR THE GREENING POWER OF SONG David York, director Joan Szymko, Director

January 4,1995 - 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. PERFORMING

Portland Art Museum NORTH WING "THE PARLOR CANDLEMAS

Simply Sondheim

Fun, crafty, outrageous, insightful, irreverent, clever and profound. Seasoned fans of Stephen Sondheim will have no trouble rectifying the series of oxymorons needed to describe the combination of mischievousness and depth this eccentric genius is able to conjure through a few words and a tune. But the uninitiated should be forewarned. Listening to a Sondheim score for the first time will set your toe a-tappin,' your mouth a-grinnin,' and your brain a-hummin' in a way no other composer can. Now's your chance. On January 4 an ensemble of twelve singers will present a dazzling program stacked with song and ritual to welcome some of Stephen Sondheim's best songs. the return of the sun, Invocation and Instructions "The Frogs" Good Thing Going "Merrily We Roll Along" the quickening of the earth, Green Finch and Linnet Bird "Sweeney Todd" Anyone Can Whistle "Anyone Can Whistle" Another Hundred People "Company" the turning of the seasons Isn't It Old Friends "Merrily We Roll Along" No One Is Alone "Into the Woods" Being Alive "Company" You Could Drive a Person Crazy "Company" Everybody Says Don't "Anyone Can Whistle" The Hills of Tomorrow "Merrily We Roll Along" February 1, 2 & 3 - 8pm Sunday "Sunday In the Park February 4 - 7pm With George" Echo Theatre FIRST THURSDAYS 1515 SE 37th 1995-1996 • TICKETS: $10 advance / $12 door TICKETS $6.00 • ORDER NOW! GENERAL ADMISSION

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