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Shakespeare's Songs try, sing with the birds, sit in the sun Nigra Sum — your only enemy is bad weather. Shakespeare often used songs in Pablo Casals "Ophelia's Song" occurs in a very his plays — to create a mood, portray English version by Kenneth Sterne different context. Handet is, of course, a character, or further the action of the I am black, a tragedy, in which nearly everybody play. Generally the singer is a rela• I am black, but comely, dies by the end. At this point in the tively minor character, since in 0 ye daughters of Jerusalem: Elizabethan times it was not consid• play, Ophelia's true love, Hamlet has just been banished to England, for The King hath rejoiced in me, ered good manners for nobility to sing the King hath brought me into in public, and most of Shakespeare's killing (accidentally) Ophelia's father, Polonius. Hamlet thought he was His very own chambers. main characters are kings, queens, » killing his uncle (the king), who had dukes, etc. In most cases we don't / am black, know if the songs were actually folk or murdered Hamlet's father (the old king) and married Hamlet's mother 1 am black, but comely, popular songs of the time, or if they O ye daughters of Jerusalem: were created specifically for the play. (the queen). In the scene where The King hath rejoiced in me, The original music is generally lost, Ophelia sings, we are meant to see the King hath brought me into but the words are frequently reset by that she had gone mad from all this His very owji chambers. modern composers. Aurora is singing trauma. There were several clues to her insanity: her hair is down, and she two songs from comedies, "Under the He spake unto me: Greenwood Tree" from As You Like It, is singing in public — both considered signs of madness in a woman of her Rise up, my fair one, and "Sigh No More Ladies" from and come away, Much Ado About Nothing; and one from station. In addition, much of what she says and sings doesn't seem to make rise up, my fair one, the tragedy, Hamlet: "Ophelia's arise, my love. Song." much sense, but of course, there is truth in her madness. She is singing to La, for the winter is past and gone, "Sigh No More Ladies" is also a the queen, mourning both for Ham• and the rain is over and gone, lighthearted song, though perhaps let's disappearance, and for Polonius' lo, the winter, lo the winter's gone/ with a hint of irony to our ears. It death. "Cockle hat and staff," and the rain, the rain is over, doesn't have too much to do with the "sandal shoon" [shoes] were typical is over and gone, plot, and some have hypothesized attire for a pilgrim of that time, proba• lo, winter's past and gone. that perhaps it was intended to show• bly a reference to Hamlet's wandering case a talented vocalist in the com• status. The flow'rs appear on the earth, pany. The song's philosophy is that on the earth, the flozo'rs appear good humor and common sense are — Melanie Plant on the earth, on our earth, the only antidotes to the irresponsibil• and the time of renewal is come. ity of men. Editor's Note . . . Alleluia. "Under the Greenwood Tree is the Lyrics such as, "Men were deceivers first song in the play, and serves to set ever, from "Sigh No More Ladies," and the scene: City dwellers have come to "Men! are fools that wish to die!" from the country, where they play out a Program Notes "Hey Nonny No!" may seem at face value comedy of love and mistaken identity. sexist. Aurora Chorus has chosen to sing The song also nicely states the under• ... continued on next page the lyrics as printed. We hope concert goers lying theme of the play: The healing are not offended by the phrases, and can power of nature. Basically, it says enjoy them in their historic context. "Forget ambition; come to the coun•

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Namaste The Power of Women This song won an International Peace Assembled award in 1984. The text is from David York, Composer Sanskrit (East Indian) and was trans• Judy Sibelman, Poet lated by Christine Kolb, who also Premiere Performance wrote the music. It premiered in War• Inspired by the spirit of community saw, Poland. that she experienced at the 1992 — Jennifer Gates Aurora retreat, Judy Sibelman, found• ing member, section leader and Steer• ing Commmittee member, composed this poem during the precious quiet Listen times that every mother of two can Margaret Vance, Composer appreciate. Her heartfelt words en• Judith Barrington, Poet compass the message of Aurora's mis• Commissioned for Aurora Chorus sion of women united in voice affirm• About Judith Barrington... ing peace through music. Her words Margaret Vance, former University eloquently speak for each Aurora of Portland Music Department Head, Judith Barrington was born in 1944 member and for every group of was delighted to put one of her favor• in Brighton, England. She lived in women assembled locally as well as ite poems to music for our concert Spain from 1964 to 1966 and moved to globally. today. The piece, commissioned and Portland, Oregon in 1976. She has — Susan Glasser written specifically for Aurora Chorus been a freelance writer, contributing complements the poem's message of columns on women's issues to news• attuned awareness to our surround• papers nationwide, and book reviews ings, mother nature and the wonders to the feminist and mainstream of the natural beauty of the world media. She has taught Women's which are everlasting. One must only Studies at Portland State University, stop and HEAR as one LISTENS . . . and currently teaches creative writing Margaret, unable to be with us at Marylhurst College and at the today due to scheduling conflicts, will Northwest Writing Institute at Lewis be thinking of us tonight as she travels and Clark College. For part of each through Israel, Greece and Turkey. year, she teaches in the Arts in Educa• When I asked her for a summary of tion program. She is the founder of the experience of writing the music of Flight of the Mind, a week-long sum• "Listen" for Aurora, she paused and mer writing workshop for women in said, "Aurora members will be chal• the Oregon Cascades, at which she lenged and grow musically by per• has taught the poetry section for the forming this piece. The message of past five years. Her first book of the poem requires constant change poems. Trying to be an Honest Woman About David York... and variety and was a pleasure to was published in 1985 by The Eighth David York, Aurora Director, write." Mountain Press. brings to each chorus member his lov• We are also with her in spirit and ing gifts and talents as a musician, car• send our appreciation and wishes for ing teacher and composer. In addition safe travel. to "The Power of Women Assem• — Susan Glasser bled," David has composed "Mother of Us All," in collaboration with Judith

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Barrington which is currently being Hildegard of Bingen was a twelfth- Carol Rich, Pianist professionally recorded and is due to century nun who wrote, composed Pianist Carol Rich graduated from be released on Compact Disc and Cas• music, and was highly accomplished the Juilliard School with a Master of sette Tape this Fall. Last summer his and respected in the religious, scien• Music degree. composition, "The Quiet of a Candle" tific, political and artistic communities Ms. Rich has had extensive solo, for men's chorus and oboe was selected of her time. accompanying and chamber music by blind audition from over 250 com• Her work influenced thousands experience throughout the United positions to be performed at the Na• during her lifetime. After her death, States, including appearances at Car• tional Convention of Gay and Lesbian much of her writing was suppressed negie Recital hall and Alice TuUey Associations of Choruses in Denver. by ecclesiastical authorities. Hall. OF GREAT EXCITEMENT and De Spiritu Sancto illustrates the sen• Currently Ms. Rich plays with Port• NOTE, David has just been selected sitive spirituality combined with the land Chamber Artists, Choral Cross- by the "Stand Up for Portland" com• compassionate humanity that are ties, Portland Symphonic Choir and mittee to compose the theme song for characteristic of her work. Oregon Ballet Theatre. the August 21,1993 Celebration of Di• — Eleanor Malin versity to be held at Waterfront Park. Tens of thousands of people are ex• pected to attend this musical and aerial photographic experience. (Post• How Can I Keep From cards are being planned . . .) Singing? Em Space The festival will celebrate the diver• Traditional sity of Portland and its surrounding This hymn dates from at least 1864. Typesetting communities and will stress the expo• The words were written by Anne sure and eradication of racism, Warner. It has been recorded by Pete hds 0 Flyers 0 Posters homophobia, sexism and bigotry. Seeger, JohnMcCutcheon, Bok Muir Brochures 0 Newsletters 0 Books Aurora Chorus and many other com• & Trickett, and Enya. It is popular in munity and professional groups will Iredell County, North Carolina. 2601 S.E. BROADWAY • (503) 287-3980 be performing. Mark the date on your — Jennifer Gates calendars now and plan to attend this energy-laden and soulfuUy expres• sive event! — Susan Glasser De Spiritu Sancto Hildegard of Bingen .1!.. To the Holy Spirit

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With the Earth and With Each Other Dede Duson Horn Players, Comi di Caccia: Erik Beyer, Adam Franklin-Lyons, Corwin Light-Williams, James Priest

Hey Nonny No! Crystal Kowalski

Sigh No More, Ladies Donna Schultz

Under the Greenwood Tree Donna Schultz

Ophelia's Song Donna Schultz

Nigra Sum Pablo Casals

Listen Margaret Vance Words by Judith Barrington

Namaste Christine Korb

The Power of Women Assembled David York Words by Judy Sibelman INTERMISSION

How Can I Keep From Singing? Traditional Trio No. 1: Judy Rose, Sharon Klin, LeAnn Petrone Trio No. 2: Teresa Culp, Judith Mowry, Kristen Van Kranenburgh Trio No. 3: Pat Farrell, Catherine Rolling-Freedman, Judy Sibelman

Appalachian Round ' Traditional

Hava Nashira Traditional

Dona Nobis Pacem Giovanni Palestrina

De Spiritu ^ Hildegard of Bingen

Voices Holly Near Arranged by Kate Campbell Guitarists: Jan Carpenter, Karen Chase, Emma McLaughlin, Melanie Plant, Judy Rose

This We Know Joan Simcoe Vocal Soloist: Sherrie Van Hine Oboist: Gerrie Kraus Cellist: Drew Eckard

Blue Green Hills of Earth Kim Oler

Jn Our Hands ' David Shire and David Pomeranz Vocal Soloist: Gwen Riggins

Give Yourself to Love Kate Wolf Arranged by Kate Campbell Vocal Soloists: Emma McLaughlin, LeAnn Petrone, Allison Bell-Stalnaker AURORA women in harmony for peace

David York, Director Judy Rose, Assistant Conductor Andrea Medlock, Signer

THE CHORUS

SOPRANO I SOPRANO II ALTO I ALTO II Elise Albert Jean Aslakson Kate Campbell, Section Coordinator Joan Andrews, Section Coordinator Diane Baldocchi Priscilla Bernard Karen Chase Pati Burraston Anne Bates Nancy Blauer Nancy Chesler Jan Carpenter Allison Bell-Stalnaker Sherry Booth Gaia Davies Maureen Carrsyn Pamela Burrell Beity Brickson Lenore DiFiore Eileen Cayo Judith Chambliss Rose Compton Maura Doherty Leslie Congleton Cristi Daggett Sophie Crawford Pat Farrell Teresa Culp Lorre Gadoua Judy Flynn Karla Fitzwater Roslyn Farrington Susan Glasser Brandaine Friel Jennifer Gates Gail Gallaher Wendy Howard Cyn Gardiner Peggy Halloran Elisabeth Gern Sarah Huntsman Lynn Greenwood Laura Hanks Victoria Gill Barbara Hutsell Sue Ann Higgens Gloria Dean Harris Jane Haley Dana Jaszczult Sara Kauffman Jeanne Henry Sally Hersh Becky Lally Lenore Keating Susan Hunter Susan Knight-Allen Eleanor Malin Judith Komishane Susan Hyde Sandy McQueen Nancy McFarlane Patti Kreipe Holy Kaur Khalsa Emma McLaughlin ^ Kirsten Meyer Jane Lucas Sharon Klin Libby Miller Pat Murray Mimi Maduro Holly Kuschell Carole Most , i LeAnn Petrone Fay Malloy Eileen La Chance SuePickgrobe Debbie Pinney Ellen Morrison Suzanne Lehman Melanie Plant f Sharon Richter Nancy Oace Paula Lowden Wendy Rankin Judy Romano Gayle Preston Patty McCollum Gwen Riggins ; Donna Schreiner Catherine Rolling-Freedman Judith Mowry Marti Roberts-Pillon Judv Sibelman, Section Coordinator Katharine Salzmann Gail Murphy Judy Rose Kit Siegel Joan Sears Helen Nissani Saavedra Vibiona Cheri Smith Robin Sutherland Beth Perkins Maria Simon Lisa Stone Pamela Town Anne Rutherford Spring Svart Kristen Van Kranenburgh Connie Weiss, Section Coordinator Marcy Satalich Sherry Wallingford Jean Aslakson Sahana Wolvington Diane Schell-Rowley Kate Schuyler Nina Scott Melanie Serpa Nina Sessler Nancy Thorn Sherrie Van Hine Martha Wagner Fran Weick Liza Whitmarsh STEERING LIBRARIAN WARDROBE FLOWERS COMMITTEE Victoria Gill COORDINATORS Elisabeth Gern Lorre Gadoua Anne Rutherford, President Judith Komishane Victoria Gill Eileen LaChance, Secretary PRACTICE TAPE Emma McLaughlin Spring Svart Sherry Booth, Treasurer COORDINATOR Sherry Wallingford Gaia Davies Eleanor Malin T-SHIRT DESIGN PROGRAM COVER Catherine Rolling-Freedman MUSIC ADVISORY Cheri Smith DESIGN Judy Sibelman COMMITTEE Cheri Smith Sherrie Van Hine Judy Sibelman, Chairperson PRODUCTION TEAM Nancy Chesler PROGRAM DESIGN REHEARSAL Melanie Plant Jennifer Gates Eleanor Malin MANAGER Kate Schuyler Spring Svart Ellen Morrison Maria Simon Martha Wagner BANQUET * ACCOMPANIST POSTER DESIGN COORDINATORS LOGISTICS SUPPORT Gail Gallaher Nancy Oace Eleanor Malin Fay Malloy Cyn Gardiner Nancy Thorn

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Listen The Power of Women Assembled By Judith Barrington By Judy Sibelman

If you walk north from the cottage We gather like droplets learning to be cloud; into deep woods drawn by sun's insistence, we build the power and happen to look up at just the right moment, to cool its very touch and flood its fires, and if, when you look up there, teaching comfort to the land. your heart is full of what you do not yet know, then, perhaps, you may see the owl From every direction, we come together crouched like a cat like the roots of a tree, joining at its center, rising, in the fork of the tallest fir. rising, turning as we rise, reaching as we turn, alive, welcoming life in our arms, If you stand at the west window, bearing strength like a single thought bridging there may be a blue heron fishing earth and sky. beside the bench at the pond. If you decide to learn patience today Sharp and bright as the instant of the dawn, and wait with her, motionless, for the careless fish, we are Aurora and we wield the power of women soon you will find your eyes piercing weed, assembled to change the world. as one shadowy carp slides below We raise our voices not in anger, but in harmony, and everything but gliding flesh falls away. weave our song into a fine basket cupping, as our hands that bear water, The cedar tree close to the south window as our bodies that bear life, is never still. our conviction: peace be. She shakes water from the tips of her fronds; she drapes branches across the view; but it is her trunk that has reassured me, morning after morning, its huge weight soaring, its two perfect, female fissures moist again, with the secretions of the dew.

If you lie at night by the east windows AURORA where the roof slopes down, Statement of Intent and if your heart is full Aurora is a women's chorus which celebrates harmony of what you might one day know, in diversity. We provide a unique opportunity to: you may hear the oak beams sing. For seven years the sap will move as the wood, lovingly shaped to its new task, o Develop vocal and creative potential sings of the forest it left behind. o Learn music reading and choral performance techniques If you listen, o Commission and give voice to new choral works you will learn there is no such thing as leaving. o Share ideas and beliefs, joys and sorrows.

Through a variety of musical styles and content, Aurora offers our community a message of love, peace and respect for those who sing and those who listen. Tlont yourself up Aurora: Women in Harmony for Peace

AURORA Work for you! Women in Harmony for Peace David York, Director B&N PRINTING P.O. Box 2636 Portland, OR 97208-2636 2621 NE BROADWAY 760-3722 (503) 287-7652 AUDITIONS SCHEDULED MEN'S CHORUS for Concord Choir 1993-94 Season BEING FORMED David York, Director Professional singers and qualified amateurs in all voice categories are encouraged to audition. Twenty-five singers are Launch date: Wednesday, Sept. 1,1993 sought. Financial remuneration will be offered to qualified profes• Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm sionals. Applicants must read music. Rehearsals are on Tuesday Location: Portland State University evenings beginning in September. Auditions for new members will Campus Ministries be Wednesday evening, May 12 at St. Rose Catholic Church, CALL 760-3722 2727 N.E. 54th (one block north of Sandy Blvd.). Call back audi• tions will be Wednesday, May 19. TO REGISTER Call 760-3722 for more information or to schedule an audition time. Modeled after our sister chorus, "Aurora," Satori is an entry-level men's chorus dedicated to affirming peace through music. An affiliate of Concord Choir, Inc., the goal of Satori is to instill concord and an aware• ness of one world in an ever-expand• ing audience. ONE MOTHER'S FIGHT Purpose: AGAINST AIDS • to provide premium quality musi• cal performances throughout the community. • to provide ongoing training for its Judith Hyde is a Portland, Oregon letter cairler from the Woodlawn members in vocal development, neighborhood who has taken a year's leave of absence to walk across music reading, ear training, and the United States to call attention to our lack of knowledge about choral music technique. AIDS. Judith left Portland on August 30, 1992 and will arrive in • to establish an atmosphere for au• Washington D.C. in August, 1993. thentic self expression through music among its participants. Judith wishes not only to personally educate people to remove • to commission and perform new the stigma associated with AIDS, but also, at a grass-roots level, works. to raise money for AIDS education. Her goal is to bring attention Membership: to all facets of this terrible disease and to replace Ignorance and Attend the first rehearsal as our fear with knowledge, courage and empathy. The monies raised guest. Afterward, an invitation for will go to the National Community AIDS Partnership, which membership will be given to those establishes educational programs in large and small communities. who are interested and who demon• Judith's Journey is a non-profit organization, so your contribution strate the ability to match pitches. will be tax-deductible. The director will listen to you sing a simple vocal exercise during a group Judith's Journey was originally involved with a marketing and audition. You will not be required to advertising company to promote the Journey, but their fee would sing alone. Dues are $20.00 per have consumed 2/3 of the funds raised, obviously, approaching month. this from a grass roots perspective allows almost all the money to go to its intended purpose, AIDS education, and since all of the staff Literature: are volunteers, administrative costs are kept to a minimum. Music from all time periods, styles and cultures will be considered; in• Please support the effort by donating one cent for each mile that cluding classical, jazz, world music, Judith will be walking ($28.00)-or more if you can, less if you can't. show tunes, and folk music. All donations of $50.00 or more will receive a free Tshlrt. T-shirt^ are available at $12.95, sweatshirts at $16.95 each, plus PREMIERE PERFORMANCE: $3.00 shipping and handhng. Make checks payable to: ^^fBi Satori will be guests of Aurora Women's Chorus in "The Ancestors' Breath: African and African-Ameri• JUDITH'S JOURNEY can Music" on October 9, 1993. Fea• P.O, Box 86143 tured guest artist/director, will be Portland, Oregon 97286 Ysaye Barnwell from the acclaimed Sweet Honey in the Rock. Join Aurora (503) 233-6299 Women's Chorus and the Boka Marimba Band for this extraordinary community celebration. AURORA presents *

The Ancestors' Breath: African and African-American Song ' - witfi Special Guests Ysaye Barnwell from the acclaimed Sweet Honey in the Kock and I Boka Marimba Saturday, OCTOBER 9, 1993 8:00 p.m.

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Registration for new members will be on Thursdays May 6th, 13th & 20th at Whittaker Middle School, 5700 NE 39th, Room C-215 at 6:30 p.m. After summer recess, we'll resume rehearsals on September 2 for our concert, "The Ancestors' Breath: African and African-American Song," with featured guests Ysaye Barnwell and Boka Marimba. Dues are $20.00 per month. Call 760-3722 for more information.