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Utica College Concert Choir Ruhethal Place of Rest

David Kolb, director Wenn im letzten Abendstrahl When in final evening’s rays Alane Varga, accompanist gold’ne Wolkenberge steigen Golden mountain-clouds are soaring und wie Alpen sich erzeigen, and as Alps on high are showing, A World of Music Berta Poorman and Sonja Poorman frag’ ich oft mit Tränen: oft I ask with weeping: liegt wohl zwischen jenen Is there amongst them waiting Three Hungarian Folk Songs Bela Bartok (1881-1945) mein ersehntes Ruhethal? my own final resting place? English version by Benjamin Suchoff 1. In the Village English translation by Clifford G. Richter 2. Boatman! Boatman! 3. See the Roses Our Utica Ruhetal Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Words by Ludwig Uhland (1787-1862) Our Utica proclaimed at birth that she was here to stay; Her graduates in Mohawk’s vale now everywhere hold sway. While loyal students spread our fame both far and near we sing, She’s Like the Swallow Arranged by Carl Strommen Our power lies in daily search for truth to which we cling.

The Praties They Grow Small Arranged by Richard Oliver Though college days are stirring days, for learning’s fruit we sigh;

Commencement’s thrill shines bright until the seniors say goodbye, Danny Boy Words by Fred E. Weatherly (1848-1929) But wisdom crowned they venture forth still young in heart they’ll Arranged by Carl Strommen sing,

Our power lies in daily search for truth to which we cling. Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho Arr. by Ronald M. Huntington

What I Did For Love Music by (1944- )

Lyrics by (1939-1987) The Utica College Concert

Choir was part of the original And All That Jazz Music by (1927- ) Utica College course offerings Lyrics by (1928-2004) and was first directed by

George Wald. After a seven- Our Utica Music by George Wald year hiatus, the choir was Words by Norman Nathan reestablished last fall.