Glorious Sounds of Winter

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1 With Our Appreciation Allied Printing for printing the programs Presents Glorious Sounds of Winter The Wapping Community Church for providing rehearsal space. We would like to recognize and thank the following individuals who have contributed extra time supporting the chorus Art Querido Steve Cohen Janice McGinley Art Dunham Kathy Wheeler Dominic and Matthew Nanci T.E.M.S. Stage, Lighting, Sound and Video Crews Annual Winter Season Concert Saturday, January 10 th, 2004 Timothy Edwards Middle School 100 Arnold Way South Windsor, CT James T. Bruni David Wallace Music Director Accompanist

2 With Our Appreciation This Performance is dedicated to the memory of Vera Osborn Lawrence J. Andrus, D.D.S., P.C Hilda Bentley Nancy C. Braender Geissler s Super Market, Inc. Performers Imperial Oil Company, Inc. Rsk-Kellco, Inc. Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home South Windsor Rotary Patrons In Memory Of Bill Spence Donna And Laurence Brown In Memory Of Gayle Debartoli New England Silica, Inc. Ruth L. Silk South Windsor Medical Arts, Inc. Wallace-Tustin Realty, Inc. Sophie Krowchenko In Memory Of Norman Narkon Gladys V. Palamar Leonard And Carolyn Roy Gerald P. Guay Gerald Cobleigh Emile And Lorraine Lanier Cyber Services Unit Nea Communications Darcy A. Shepherd Janice And Frank Mcginley Jill Kremidas Tiedt Louise Martin Janet And Henry Kremidas David P. Tognalli William And Joanne Kochuk Gudman (Goody) And Lois Lovvoll Cynthia A. White In Memory Of Betty Luty Sophie Krowchenko Mary E. Skinner Vesta S. Waldron Enid And John Browne Leonard And Helen Kochuk Carol D. Ballard Rick Luty s Friends at The Travelers Debra A. Padgett Marilyn S. Rogers Lori Kremidas Tiedt June And Stan Silver Donna And Laurence Brown Michael And Lynne Bower Lois J. Tylutki Vera Osborn

3 We Need Your Support Ticket sales cover only a portion of our operating costs. It is through the generosity of friends like you the South Windsor Community Chorus is able to present quality programs. While your contribution in any amount is greatly appreciated, the following is a list of suggested donation levels Directors $ 1,500 and up Listing in each concert program, inclusion on our website, and ten tickets to our winter and spring concerts. Conductors $ 1,000 Listing in each concert program, inclusion on our website, and six tickets to our winter and spring concerts. Producers $ 500 Listing in each concert program, inclusion on our website, and three tickets to our winter and spring concerts. Performers $ $ 250 Listing in each concert program and two tickets to our winter and spring concerts. Patron $ 5 - $ 75 Llisting in each concert program (up to 45 characters) Enclosed is my check for $ To the order of South Windsor Community Chorus. Name: Address: City, State, Zip: I wish my gift to be anonymous My gift is in memory or (please type or print clearly): Does your company have a matching gift program? Please check with your employer to see if your gift qualifies for matching funds. My company will match my gift. My company s matching gift form is enclosed. I would like to sing in SWCC, please call me at South Windsor Community Chorus c/o Mrs. Shirley Nanci, Treasurer 435 Graham Rd. South Windsor, CT About The Chorus The South Windsor Community Chorus members share a desire to provide entertainment, musical growth and education, personal challenge, creativity, and community service. The Chorus welcomes voices (with or without musical background) from South Windsor and the surrounding towns. This organization originally began in 1971 as Friends of Music. Bobbie Reeves (Director) and Karen Krinjak (Accompanist) volunteered their services to help raise money for band uniforms for the South Windsor High School. Today, membership ranges from 40 to 50 singers from towns throughout the region. The Chorus performs two major concerts a season, winter and spring, as well as shorter programs throughout the community. Our repertoire consists of light classical, popular show tunes, and traditional numbers. The group is sponsored in part by the Recreation Department of the Town of South Windsor, through the generosity of companies and organizations in the community, as well as by members of the chorus themselves. In June of each year, a $250 scholarship is awarded to a deserving graduate of the Senior Class of South Windsor High School courtesy of the South Windsor Community Chorus. For more information on how you can join us on our musical adventure, please call Lehman A. Mann Sr at Please visit us at our web site:

4 Program Notes Silver & Gold Riu, Riu, Chiu - 16th Century Spanish Carol - Spanish - English Translation Riu, riu, chiu, la guarda ribera Riu, riu, chiu, guard our homes in safety. Dios guardo el lobo de nuestra cordera God has kept the black wolf from our lamb, our lady El lobo rabioso la quiso morder Raging mad to bite her, there the wolf did steal. Mas dios poderoso la supo defender But our God Almighty defended her with zeal. Quisola hazer que no pudiesse pecar Pure He wished to keep her so she could never sin Ni aun original esta virgen no tuviera That first sin of man never touched this virgin sainted Lisa Wallace, cellist, performed as principal cellist for the North Bergen Youth Philharmonic Orchestra (New Jersey) and with the North Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Walter Schoeder. She attended Oral Roberts University as principal cellist of the university orchestra, where she studied with Tulsa Philharmonic orchestra s principal cellists, Jean Wightman and Kari Caldwell. Ms. Wallace toured the U.S. with the university orchestra and performed with Tulsa s Little Symphony orchestra, directed by G. Barry Epperly. She has performed with numerous special program orchestras. Currently, Ms. Wallace teaches cello clinics for the South Windsor High School as an artist-in-residence. She performs with her husband, David, as the cello/piano duo Silver & Gold for concerts, weddings, receptions, parties, church events and other special occasions. Riu, riu, chiu... Este qu'es nascido es el gran monarca He who's now begotten is our mighty Monarch Christo patriarca de carne vestido Christ our Holy Father in human flesh embodied Hanos redimido con se hazer chiquito He has brought atonement by being born so humble Aunqu'era infinito, finito se hiziera Though He is immortal, as mortal was created David Wallace, pianist studied music in Florida and in Oklahoma, where he earned a music performance degree from Oral Roberts University. Mr. Wallace has served as church music director and accompanist for churches in Oklahoma and Connecticut, and played for many other special occasions. Currently, he is the Director of Music for the 2 nd Congregational Church of Manchester and the accompanist for the South Windsor Community Chorus. He performs with his wife, Lisa, as the cello/piano duo Silver & Gold Riu, riu chiu... Muchas profecias lo han profetizado Many ancient prophets told that He would come Ya un en nuestros dias lo hemos alcancado Now within our own time we know it has come true A Dios humanado vemos en el suelo God in shape of human we see on earth's domain Y al hombre nel cielo porqu'el le quisiera Man in heaven reigns, so He wished it done to aid us Silver & Gold weave a rich musical tapestry that is smooth and unique. Blending the vibrant, expressive warmth of cello with the versatility and expansiveness of piano, they create music that is touching, passionate, reflective and always beautiful. Riu, riu chiu...

5 James T. Bruni, Music Director James T, Bruni is returning to the podium as director of The South Windsor Community Chorus, having directed The Chorus previously from 1990 until He has a B.Mus. in Music Education from Hartt College, University of Hartford, and has completed post-graduate courses in choral directing and music education at Hartt College, The Saratoga-Potsdam Choral Institute, and The University of Connecticut. Jim was choral director for Berlin High School in Berlin Connecticut from 1977 until 1982, and was vocal coach for The Hartford Stage Summer Youth Theatre in 1978, 1981, and In 1981 Jim became a communicant at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in South Windsor. While at St. Peter's he directed the adult choir from 1983 until 1986, and is currently leader of the praise and worship band, a position he has held since A twenty-seven year resident of South Windsor, Jim is married to Gaye Bruni, has two children, Daniel and Pamela, and one grandchild, Jacob Parker Bruni. David Wallace, Pianist David Wallace studied piano in Melbourne and Orlando, Florida, as well as in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He lent his diverse musical talent to numerous school bands, choruses, jazz bands, and churches as a vocalist, instrumentalist (playing trumpet and piano), and director. In addition to serving as our pianist since 1995, he is the music director of the 2 nd Congregational Church of Manchester. David and his family are residents of South Windsor. Program Notes The Shepherds' Chorus - from "Amahl and the Night Visitors" Amahl and the Night Visitors is an opera in one act written by Gian Carlo Menotti. It was first performed by the NBC Television Theater on Christmas Eve, It tells the story of a crippled boy, Amahl, and his mother. They live in poverty among the shepherds. One night three kings, on their way to Bethlehem to pay homage to the newborn Christ Child, stop for shelter at the rude hut where Amahl and his mother live. They are given hospitality and are entertained by the neighboring shepherds. The mother envies the gold and other splendid gifts being brought to the Child by the kings. In the early dawn she steals some of the gold and is caught. When she explains to the kings that she needs it for her starving child she is forgiven. Then they tell her about their Child and the new light He will bring into the world and the kingdom He will build. The poor widow repents and returns the gold. And Amahl, in a gesture of innocent generosity, offers his crutch - his most precious possession - as a gift to the Child. In doing so he is miraculously cured of his lameness, and he is allowed to follow the kings to Bethlehem to give thanks to the Christ Child.

6 Chorus Members Sopranos Nancy Lohmann Carol Ballard Shirley Nanci Cynthia Barclay Eileen Nelli June Christensen Lynn Saitta Nancy Dixon Doreen Twarkins Leona Dunham Laurel Wrynn Carol Klock Altos Donna Brown Janice McGinley Lisa Burch Janet Querido Marjorie Hutensky Carol Slicer Gloria in Excelsis And The Glory of The Lord Shalom Chaverim Riu, Riu, Chiu* Glorious Sounds of Winter John Nelson - tenor Sing We And Chant It Sing Me To Heaven Zion's Walls Selections by Silver & Gold Lisa Wallace - cello David Wallace - piano Vivaldi / Martens Handel Traditional Israeli Round 16th Century Spanish Carol Praetorius Gawthrop Copland / Koponen Various Composers Tenors Charles Burns John Nelson Jan Kremidas Emily Olson Judy McAndrew Basses John Brady Franklin Skipper Lehman A. Mann Sr. Officers President Lehman A. Mann Sr. Vice-President Lisa Burch Business Manager Janet Querido Treasurer Shirley Nanci Librarian Jan Kremidas Secretary Donna Brown ~ Intermission ~ Rise Up, Shepherd Lee Mann - bass Lynn Saitta - soprano Lo, How A Rose E' er Blooming In The Bleak Midwinter Lisa Burch - alto The Shepherds' Chorus * from "Amahl and the Night Visitors" Toyland Frosty, The Snowman * Please see "Program Notes" Martin / Paxton Praetorius Holst / Whitworth Menotti Herbert /Poorman Nelson / Rollins-Leavitt Please join us for a light reception following the performance