Celebrating our 37th Season The Cherry Creek Chorale presents American Songbook II Movies & Masterworks March 10 & 11, 2017

In loving memory of our dear friend and 22-year member, Mary Ann Stevens. Special Guests: Casandra Torske-Clarinet, Dean Vlachos-Percussion, Ben Greene-Bass Alleluia...... Randall Thompson

Down in the Valley...... Kentucky Folk Tune The Tenors and Basses of the Chorale arr. by George Mead Down in the valley, valley so low, Hang your head over, hear the wind blow. Hear the wind blow love, hear the wind blow, Hang your head over, hear the wind blow.

Build me a castle, forty feet high, So I can see her, as she goes by. As she goes by love, as she goes by, So I can see her, as she goes by.

If you don't love me, love whom you please, But throw your arms round me, give my heart ease. Give my heart ease, dear, give my heart ease, Throw your arms round me, give my heart ease.

Down in the valley, valley so low Hang your head over, hear the wind blow.

Rainsong...... Houston Bright Clouds hang heavy above the plain, They bring the smell of a summer rain, And my heart, it is heavy too, And my spirits are heavy too. (See how the rains do pour, As if forevermore.) Clouds drift low in a shadowed spell, They bring the mem'ry of one farewell, When a spirit from life withdrew, When the soul of my love withdrew.

Raindrops fall from a sodden sky, They drum a querulous lullaby, As in mem’ry of one who sleeps, As if crooning to one who sleeps.

Sleep...... Music by Eric Whitacre Lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri The evening hangs beneath the moon, A silver thread on darkened dune. With closing eyes and resting head I know that sleep is coming soon.

Upon my pillow, safe in bed, A thousand pictures fill my head, I cannot sleep, my mind's aflight; and yet my limbs seem made of lead.

If there are noises in the night, A frightening shadow, flickering light; Then I surrender unto sleep, Where clouds of dream give second sight.

What dreams may come, both dark and deep, Of flying wings and soaring leap As I surrender unto sleep.

Somewhere ...... Music by Leonard Bernstein from West Side Story Lyrics by arr. by Robert Edgerton Somewhere, there's a time for us, Someday a time for us. Time together with time to spare, Time to learn, time to care. Someday, somewhere, we'll find a new way of living, We'll find a way of forgiving, somewhere.

There's a place for us, a time and place for us, Hold my hand and we're halfway there. Hold my hand and I'll take you there, Somehow, someday, somewhere. John Saw Duh Numbuh...... Spiritual arr. by and Robert Shaw soloist: Uri Ayn Rovner John saw duh numbuh dat no man could numbuh, Comin'up on high. John saw duh hundred an' forty four thousan'. Comin' up on high. Tell John not to call duh roll till I git dere. Comin' up on high.

Oh, dear! What can the matter be?...... Gail Kubik Choral Scherzo on a Well-Known Tune Oh, dear! What can the matter be? Dear, dear, What can the matter be? Johnny's so long at the fair.

He promised to buy me a beautiful fairing, A gay bit of lace that the girls are all wearing, He promised he'd bring me a bunch of blue ribbons, To tie up my bonny brown hair. He promised he'd buy me a bunch of red roses, A garland of lilies, a basket of poses, He promised he'd bring me a little straw hat to set off the blue ribbons, That tie up my bonny brown hair.

The Promise of Living...... Music by from The Tender Land Lyrics by Horace Everett

The promise of living With hope and thanksgiving Is born of our loving our friends and our labor.

The promise of growing With faith and with knowing Is born of our sharing our love with our neighbor.

The promise of living The promise of growing Is born of our singing in joy and thanksgiving.

For many a year we've known these fields and known all the work that makes them yield, Are you ready to lend a hand? We're ready to work, we're ready to lend a hand. By working together we'll bring in the harvest, the blessings of harvest. We plant each row with seeds of grain, And Providence sends us the sun and the rain, By lending a hand, By lending an arm, Bring out, bring out from the farm, Bring out the blessings of harvest.

Give thanks there was sunshine, Give thanks there was rain, Give thanks we have hands to deliver the grain, O let us be joyful, O let us be grateful, Come join us in thanking the Lord for His blessing.

The promise of ending In right understanding is peace in our own hearts And peace with our neighbor. O let us sing our song, and let our song be heard. Let's sing our song with our hearts, and find a promise in that song. The promise of living The promise of growing The promise of ending is labor and sharing and loving.

Intermission

The CherryTones and Friends The Rainbow Connection...... Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher from The Muppet Movie (1979)...... arr. by Casey Kidd

Get Happy! A Choral Montage of Songs from the Thirties...... arr. by Hawley Ades

Of Thee I Sing...... George and Ira Gershwin from Of Thee I Sing (1931)

Night and Day...... Cole Porter from The Gay Divorcee (1934)

Get Happy...... Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler from The Nine-Fifteen Revue (1930)

A George Gershwin Interlude by Chorale Accompanists, Cindy Runkel & Debbie Johnson The Trolley Song...... Music by Ralph Blane from Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) Lyrics by Hugh Martin The Sopranos and Altos of the Chorale arr. by Alan Billingsley

That Old Black Magic...... Music by Harold Arlen from Star Spangled Rhythm (1943) Lyrics by Johnny Mercer arr. by Steve Zegree soloists: Diana Croshaw and Chris Stille

They Can't Take That Away from .Me ...... George and Ira Gershwin from Shall We Dance (1937) arr. by Mark Hayes

Cheek to Cheek...... Irving Berlin from Top Hat (1935) arr. by Kirby Shaw soloists: Lara Erickson, Paul Croshaw and Ruth Most

Pennies from Heaven...... Music by Arthur Johnston from Pennies from Heaven (1936) Lyrics by John Burke arr. by Kirby Shaw soloists: Jenee Stewart, Lara Erickson, Monika Coleman, Ruth Most and Nikki Seng

You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To...... Cole Porter from Something to Shout About (1943) arr. by Jay Althouse soloists: Nikki Seng, Ruth Most and Chris Stille Program Notes

Welcome to the second in our biennial series of concerts from the American Songbook. This time around we’re focusing on two sources: movies and masterworks. Let’s take the movies first. Since there’s so much great movie music out there, our artistic committee came up with a great two-stage filter: Songs had to have been nominated for an Oscar but not have won and be better known than the song that did win. So, for instance, we’re singing “Cheek to Cheek” from the 1935 Fred Astaire/ musical Top Hat. What song won from that year? “Lullaby of Broadway.” If you were to hear the tune I think you’d recognize it, but I doubt that you’d be able to give the title. But everyone knows “Cheek to Cheek,” don’t they? So it goes with the rest of our movie numbers. 1937 saw “Pennies from Heaven” lose to “The Way You Look Tonight.” The very next year, “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” lost to “Sweet Leilani” from Waikiki Wedding. I’d never even heard of that one before, had you? “That Old Black Magic” and “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To” were both nominated in 1944, but “You’ll Never Know Just How Much I Love You” won. And, almost unbelievably, “Somewhere/There’s a Place for Us” fromWest Side Story didn’t even get nominated. (So it slipped through the filter. And to be fair, WSS did win a whole host of other Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Film Score.) What did win Best Song that year? “Moon River.” Our “masterworks” are all, indeed, masterpieces, some of them better known than others, and they cover a huge range of American music, from true folk music, which has no known author or set form, to the most carefully-crafted examples of choral music. You’ll undoubtedly hear some old favorites and probably discover some new ones. We are performing works by some of the greatest names in the past 100 years: Randall Thompson, Alice Parker and Robert Shaw (as arrangers), and Aaron Copland. Two names you might not recognize are Gail Kubik and Houston Bright, and we are happy to get their music out to as wide of an audience as possible. Finally, we are performing a piece by one of the most popular American composers at work today: Eric Whitacre. The emotions encompassed in these songs go all the way from lighthearted love (“Oh, dear! What can the matter be?”) to grief (“Rainsong”) to exaltation (“Alleluia” and “John Saw Duh Numbuh”), and just about everything in between. If you’re intrigued by our selections and would like to find out more about them, we encourage you to visit our website, cherrycreekchorale.org, and click on the “Behind the Music” tab. Every concert has a set of literary/historical essays that help explain much of the music we sing. Take a look at what’s there! Debi Simons www.debisimons.com Cherry Creek Chorale Artistic Staff Artistic Director and Conductor Brian Patrick Leatherman, is enjoying his 22nd year with CCC. During his tenure, the Chorale has doubled in size and greatly expanded its repertoire and collaborative activities. A retired music educator and very active choral conductor, he and Chorale accompanist Cindy Runkel have formed the Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale and the South Suburban Encore Chorale, non-auditioned daytime for adults “55 and better”, providing a professionally run choral experience highlighting the social, physical, and mental benefits of choral singing. Both groups are affiliated with Encore Creativity based in Washington, DC which includes 22 choirs and 1200+ singers in the “Beltway” and seven other cities across the US. He also directs the at Holly Creek Retirement Village. Brian is an active choral clinician and adjudicator who has appeared as soloist with numerous choirs and including the Robert Shaw Festival Singers and the Robert Shaw Festival Chorus. Prior posts include directorship of the Pueblo Choral Society and the Douglas County Children’s Chorus. The Chorale’s Associate Conductor,Greg Marsh, has been a choral director in Colorado and Arizona for more than 30 years. This is Greg's 21st year with the Chorale. He holds a Master’s Degree in Choral from Arizona State University and is currently the vocal music teacher at Columbine High School. Mr. Marsh has frequently been a featured soloist for the Chorale, conducts portions of each Chorale performance and serves as the musical director for the Chorale Showcase Concert. Mr. Marsh is also a past conductor of the Colorado Mormon Chorale. Cindy Runkel, Principal Accompanist and the Chorale's Executive Director, began musical training with her father while in kindergarten, then studied with Elizabeth Pastor, concert pianist and faculty member at The Cleveland Institute of Music. Ms. Runkel served as accompanist for her award-winning high school choral program and received multiple college scholarships, including a full piano scholarship to Miami University (OH), where she accompanied and sang in multiple ensembles, performed in two European concert tours, and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree. Cindy and co-founder, Brian Leatherman, have recently launched Season #2 of their Highlands Ranch and South Suburban Encore Chorales, with a combined membership of “Seniors 55 & Better” now exceeding 150! Assistant Accompanist and Director of The CherryTones, Debbie Johnson grew up playing Beethoven & Chopin and singing Rodgers & Hammerstein! She has taught music and drama in both Denver and Tucson. Previously, she worked with two non- profits in India and founded/directed DenverWorks, an inner-city jobs program. She did graduate work at the University of Denver and received her Masters in in Arkansas. She loves the artistry, excellence, and FUN of the Cherry Creek Chorale! Program Design...... Jenny Bock The Cherry Creek Chorale Soprano Alicia Anderson, Eleanor Blackburn, Jenny Bock, Kerry Cottingham, Diana Croshaw, Susan Davenport, Nona Duvall, Lara Erickson, Liz Fallon, Shelly Fesler, Stephanie Hood, Barb Janusz, Nancy Lauth*, Maura Mackintosh, Kathleen Meier, Rosalie Metzger, Mary Moyer, JoEllen Nikkel, Cynthia Phinney, Renee Posey, Margaret Roberts, M K Schnese, Nikki Seng, Gloria Srikijkarn*, Jenee Stewart, Donna Watkins, Barbara Wollan

Alto Karen Anderson, Liz Anderson, Margaret Beardall, Judy Blake, Marilyn Bogan, Sally Bradley, Monika Coleman, Laurel Foley, Jann Folsom, Donna Frederickson, Kay Frevert, Elaine Gilley, Debbie Johnson, Kavitha Kailasam, Maureen Kirshner, Jackie Lott, Leah Lucas, Felice Morel, Alisha Morrell, Ruth Most, Jackie Olson, Kristen Park, Jenaya Perdue, Amy Polete, Corey Portfolio, Paula Rokicki, Cindy Runkel, Sarah Rust, Leslie Stevenson*, Jennifer Temple, Cindy Towle, Susan Warren, Mary Witt, Janet Wolfer

Tenor Doug Bell, Jim Bock, Ben Bowen, David Dempsey, Ken Fisher, Tim Gesler, Norm Haglund, Bob Hartley, Jay Hartman, Tom Johnson, Van Kinahan**, Kevin LaPrise, Lois Latnik, Brian Leatherman, Justin Levy, Greg Marsh, John Morel, Mert Nason, Bill Patterson, Tom Reiners, Richard Roark, Uri Ayn Rovner*, Richard Shields, Debi Simons, Doug Simpson, Doug Van Hee, Albert Zagray

Bass John Buteyn, John Chamberlin, Ned Cole, Fred Cottingham, Paul Croshaw, Brad Folsom, Michael Freeland, Brian Frevert, Frank Garred, Rich Krening, Daniel Kullas, Pete LaFleur, Robert Larson, Ed Poehlmann, Jay Regan, Marcus Smith, Christopher Stille, Dave Stover, John Wollan*

* Section Leader **Charter Member

In Memoriam Doug Doig Mary Ann Stevens The CherryTones & Friends Debbie Johnson, Director Cindy Runkel, Accompanist Soprano Alto Eleanor Blackburn Maureen Kirshner Kristin Radebaugh Jackie Lott Nikki Seng Leah Lucas Jenee Stewart Ruth Most Julie Tobin Sarah Rust Sue Warren Tenor Doug Bell Bass Ben Bowen John Buteyn Tim Gesler Ned Cole Jay Hartman Mike Freeland Brian Leatherman Pete LaFleur Mert Nason Chris Stille

The CherryTones sing a cappella and accompanied jazz and pop standards. They perform at Chorale concerts, private parties, Rotary meetings, retirement centers, community events, and more. For information, contact Debbie Johnson at 720-298-6887 or [email protected]. Donors and Sponsors We thank all for their generous support! Please join them with your contribution. Sponsors (Businesses and Institutions) Boettcher Foundation for Kavi Kailasam Citizens of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Colorado Creative Industries Community First Foundation FirstBank Great-West Life & Annuity Company on behalf of Ann Lester and Monika Coleman King Soopers Safeway Tagawa Gardens Traveler's Insurance on behalf of Mike Mosier Trust of Carolyn B. Samuels Wells Fargo Foundation Sponsors (Individual) Michelle & Doug Bell Jann & Brad Folsom Rich & Patti Hartley Ann & Ron Lester Mary & Michael Moyer Cynthia & Tom Reiners

Donors Marji Adelstein Lisa Blunck Joann & Jim Alford Debra Blydenburg Amazon Smile Jenny & Jim Bock (Jenny’s Jewels) Elizabeth & Arlo Anderson Marilyn Bogan Karen Anderson John Buteyn Laura & Steve Anundsen Marty & John Chamberlin Ruth & Carl Armstrong Ned Cole Kaycie & Sherwin Artus Monika Coleman Loretta Artus Richard & Julie Corbett Jesse Avila Kerry & Fred Cottingham (Colorado Music Liz Barraud Institute) Jean M. Bartlett Julie Cotton Margaret & Andrew Beardall (Travel Square One) Karen Cravens Ronald Bergin Susan Davenport Pam Davis Brian Leatherman & Beth Zwinak Robert DeMoss (Licensed Psychologist) Levin Family Dental Nona & Paul Duvall Leah Lucas Liz & Tim Fallon Maura & Todd Mackintosh Linda Farley (Dispute Management, Inc.) Ken Fisher Darlene Mader Mary C. Follett Greg Madsen Nancy Follett Jack Martin Linda Frazier Rebecca McDowell Michael Freeland Kathleen Meier Kay & Brian Frevert Rosalie Metzger Frank Garred Pam Midboe Carolyn Gentle Miller & Steiert, P.C. Elaine Gilley Kristin Middleton Jon Goldberg (LIV Sotheby's Felice & John Morel (Mile High International Realty) Music Therapy) Norm Haglund Charlene Morton (Arbitrator, Mediator, and Special Master) Gretchen & Mike Mosier Inez & Robert Hartley Ruth Most Richard Haynes Alexander Nash Carole Hedrick Mert Nason Jane Henderson JoEllen Nikkel Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation Bill Patterson Kent Hugill Carl Patterson Barbara & Ken Janusz Amy Pieri Debbie & Irnie Johnson Amy Polete Jane & Tom Johnson Joan Polete Leigh & Thomas Kahn Kristen Radebaugh Lois A. Kahn Lukhvinder Rai Kavi Kailasam Richard Roark Jean Kelminson Paula & Bob Rokicki Kathleen King Karen & Ed Rosenthal Pat & Philip Klass (Philip Klass, Cindy & Steve Runkel Attorney-at-Law) Sarah & Mark Saunders Kristen Knoll Kristen & Mike Simpson Jeri & Dan Kullas Gail Sindelar Bonnie & Pete LaFleur Robin Smith Paula & Kevin LaPrise Scott Sparks (Sparks Financial) Nancy Lauth Gloria Srikijkarn Mary Ann Stevens Emily Theobald Leslie & Mark Stevenson Barbara Thorngren Jenee Stewart Julie Tobin Chris Stille Doug Van Hee Dave Stover Donna Watkins Chin Keong Tan & William Bradford Nancy Windes (Center for Health and Hope) Mary Witt Kathleen Tate, M.D., P.C. Janet Wolfer Jennifer Temple Barb & John Wollan Helen & Joseph Zwinak Donations received July 1, 2015 to March 1, 2017 We regret any inadvertent omissions or errors. Please inform us so that we can make any necessary corrections.

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