GRAND CITIES CHILDREN’S CHOIR 2010 - 2011

Thursday, November 18th, 7:00 p.m. United Lutheran Church

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Horizons The theme for the 9th performance season of the Grand Cities Children’s Choir is “Horizons”. As we see our ten-year anniversary on the horizon, we remember our beginnings as a small choir and our mission to promote musical excellence and artistry for young people within our community. Our mission still holds firm today after expanding to five performing choirs and serving nearly 1,000 singers in our short history. We thank you for being a part of our organization and for joining us on this journey. For the 5th year, we have the privilege of featuring the artwork of one of our choir alums, Brittany Molmen, in the depiction of our concert theme. We thank Brittany for lending us her time and talents once again. As she explains the inspiration for her art below, she describes the colors of the horizon. We invite you to visit our website (www.gogccc.org) where Brittany’s art can be seen in the brilliant colors she intended. Grayscale just doesn’t do her work justice!

With music we can soar to new horizons. The music note is a bridge between our daily lives (the earth in the picture) and our aspiration (the sky).

Our song inspires the imagination. The sun at the center of the note lights the canvas of our dreams.

We look with anticipation and excitement to what’s yet to be discovered. The glowing colors over the horizon beckon us toward the mystery of tomorrow.

The pathway to the future is ever-opening to new possibilities. The note’s flag widens to the horizon.

Concert Etiquette Out of respect for our musicians and other audience members, we ask that you would enter and exit your seat only between selections. If possible, wait until the audience is applauding before moving. An exception to this is if you need to remove a restless or crying child. Please turn cell phones off or to vibrate and refrain from texting during the performance. Finally, it is customary to provide vigorous, exuberant applause for our children at the end of each song and as they enter the performance space. They’ve worked hard for this day! Thank you!

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Poco Voce

Connie Stordalen, director Roxanne Gessler, accompanist Rachel Abbe, GG coordinator

Snowflake Carol...............................................................Adapted and Arranged by Steve Kupferschmid

Snowflake Carol is a beautiful partner song combining the traditional songs “Still, Still, Still” and “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”

Scales and Arpeggios ..................................................................................................arr. Audrey Snyder

Ev'ry truly cultured music student knows you must learn your scales and your arpeggios! This charming song from Walt Disney's “The Aristocats” is a delightful 2-part piece including a solfege countermelody and even a little of Beethoven's “Ode to Joy“ theme.

Child of Peace.................................................................................................................David Waggoner

The word "peace" is sung in six languages as a special touch in this moving concert selection. The inspiring message and lyrical music is guaranteed to warm your heart.

Poco Voce Singers

Greta Amundson Taylor Durbin Samantha Martens Jillian Smith Luke Barbeau Lauren Eickman Ellie McDonald Julia Soleim Madelynn Behm Brooklyn Evans Hannah McSparron Konnor Stordalen Hannah Benson Aidan Fire Alissa Mondry Josie Walz Sydnee Boucher Anastasia Gillund Taylor Muizelaar Kirsten Warcup Alaina Breitbach Kyla Giroux Kourtney Muus Lydia Weippert Katie Brindamour Phoebe Halvorson Jameson Noeldner Mikayla Weiss Eliza Brindley Chloe Heydt Jordyn Paranica Sophie Welsh Anna Caoili Makayla Holte Megan Peck Samantha Whalen Lauren Coleman Katelyn Johnson Kamilla Pedersen Elizabeth Wood Rachel Craig Noelle Kohlmeier Haleigh Peters Emma Dodds Aiden Krogh Janie Rakowski Alyssa Donacki Lyric Langill Ella Rundquist

With GGs - Leah Biberdorf, Danika Gjerding, Andrea Hollingworth

Kameron McGregor, Katherine McNamara, Maggie Nistler, and Tori Remer

Canto Voce

Ruth Ann Tuseth, director Lynn Liepold, accompanist

Laurie Holcomb, GG coordinator

Swing Low!....................................................................Traditional Spiritual arranged by Roger Emerson

A classic spiritual with a doo-wop feel.

Antonio....................................................................................................................................Jay Broeker

Antonio – Jace Toutenhoofd, Miss Lissamy Lu - Alexis Roehl Choreography by Connie Sherwood

This song uses the words of the poem “Antonio, Antonio” by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards (1850-1943). Laura's mother, Julia Ward Howe, wrote the words to “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” In the poem, Antonio is tired of living alonio and decides to woo Miss Lissamy Lucy Molonio.

The Nutcracker - In About Three Minutes .......................................................... Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky arr. Mark Weston

It is the story of the ballet, set to the music of the ballet, and it only takes three minutes to perform!

Canto Voce Singers

Moriah Borth Hope Johnson Andrew Relling Christopher Veres Natalie Buck Olivia Kuchera Alexandra Richards Alexandria Weber Mollie Byzewski Lauryn Larson Maizey Rike-Norman Macie Weiner Bennett Carter Deandra Lee Lauren Ritterman Cassie Williams Kayla Fewster Ethan Lee Alexis Roehl Emma Woodward Jetiah Flermoen Georgia Moe Lauren Sanner Skylar Yarbro Sarah Fortman Sarah Mord Kari Schindler Ella Zhang Lainee Gapp Annika Myers Madison Schlager Mykaela Zola Sarah Gerszewski Alexandra Nawaz TJ Schlager Rosalie Grijalva Emilee Nelson Madison Schultz Mariah Hapka Carrie Nistler Alexa Stinson Jacob Hughes Kinneri Rami Aisha Tahtamouni Grace Jackson Samual Rath Jace Toutenhoofd

With GGs - Michael Colenso, Nina Coster, Kenneth Dessellier, Ramsey Jones, Mariah Kuntz, Chris Liepold, and Holly Mitzel

Accordo Voce

Geoff Mercer, director Cassel Everson, accompanist Darrel Cory, GG coordinator

In Dublin's Fair City ....................................................................... James Yorkston - arr. D. Shawn Berry

Also known as “Molly Malone” and “Cockles and Mussels”, the piece was first published in London in 1884. Credited to a Scottish composer, James Yorkston, the published version was arranged by Edmund Forman. Since it was printed with permission of an Edinburgh firm, it is thought there was an earlier Scottish version. The song became the unofficial anthem of Dublin and is generally regarded as Irish, in spite of the fact it was written by a Scotsman.

Je Danse La Polka (Papa Says, "No!") ............... French folksong - arr. Judith Herrington and Sara Glick

“My father does not want me to dance the polka. But in spite of his arguments, I dance the polka.”

This piece portrays the timeless determination and desire of young people for fun, often against their parents' wishes. The irony of this arrangement is that it would be difficult (perhaps impossible) to dance to this piece due to the changing meters.

Cedar Swamp ............................................................................Appalachian Folksong - arr. Jay Broeker

This arrangement is based on a mixolydian version of the folksong. It allows the singers to "fiddle" around with their voices!

Accordo Voce Singers

Anna Amundson Sarah Ellsworth Whitney Longie Carol Tak Michael Anderson Danika Flanders Brianna Myrold Hanna Tinkler Jacob Austin Casey Hennessy Grace Netz Kloe Wavra Adele Benoit Carson Herbert Kaitlyn O'Shea Julia Werth Spencer Brindley Alexandra Hoff Katherine Pauls Peter Wysocki Kaylynn Campoverde Nick Hovey Nathan Peasland Alex Corsar Maia Jackson Rebecca Rage Lauren Craig McKenzie Johnson Brinna Richtsmeier Emily Denman Sarah Kay Katelyn Rudolph Francine Dong Natalie King Lydia Severson Emily Dosch Isabel Krogh Anna Shallman Ella Dostal Elaine Larson Emily Shimpa

With GGs - Niall Davis, Joe Frech, Kaitlin Mankie Hannah Noyes, Ryan Schuster, and Jacy Thibert

Primo Voce – Women’s Ensemble

Becky Mercer, director Mary Ann Devig, accompanist Megan Ault, GG coordinator

Montana Cowgirl ............................................................................................................. Susan Brumfield

Jeremiah Johnson, fiddle

We have all longed for something that has driven us back to where we’ve come from, whether it be family, familiar surroundings, or good memories. “Montana Cowgirl” conjures this feeling of longing for home. Popular folksong composer Susan Brumfield has arranged the original text and music, written by Ray Park.

Dirait-on .........................................................................................................................Morten Lauridsen

“Within you, a self-fulfilling Narcissus basks in its own reflection, so it seems.” Morten Lauridsen’s setting of “Dirait-on” concludes Les chansons des roses, a song cycle based on lyrics of the French-German imagist poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Conceived as a folk-like chanson populaire, “Dirait-on” interweaves two infectiously hummable melodies introduced in the preceding songs of the cycle.

Stand Together ..................................................................................................................... Jim Papoulis

Percussion, Kecia Peters

This song was composed at the Choral Music Experience in 2005 reflecting striving together towards a goal; encouragement for the individual and the group; exploration of unique inner strengths that make the whole more viable, more vibrant. The unique syllables are taken from the hummings of the famous Celtic singer, Noirin ni Rianin. The overall message of this song is there is an inner strength that lies in all of us.

Primo Voce Women Emily Anderson Felicia Gerszewski Rebekah Noyes Esther Tak Megan Anderson Frankie Good Alaina Patry Jensen Thompson Alexis Antonenko Casey Holt-Leavy Allison Pritchett Ellen Werth Jessica Baker Julia Krogh Cali Richtsmeier Elizabeth West Naomi Brindley Victoria Lee April Roeder Jasmyne White Julia Brucklacher Jessica Marynik Grace Roehl Hannah Wilkinson Ora Burkhart Breanna McLain Samantha Sargent Kristen Zettler Allison Burns Brianna Molmen Melanie Schindler Shanlee Cox Mallory Mooney Gretchen Schreiner Elizabeth Dessellier Elizabeth Netz Melody Sondrol Katie Gabik Madisynn Noeldner Katie Svendson

With GGs - Jill Ames, Kenzie Dorsher, and Audra Hendrickson

Primo Voce – Men’s Ensemble

Melanie Popejoy, director Lynn Liepold, accompanist JoAnn Cory, GG coordinator

I'se The B'y .............................................................................................................. arr. Sherri Porterfield

Soloists - Jack Jeno and Jared Hollingworth

This Canadian Folk Song originated from the outports of Newfoundland. These outports were very small, isolated villages where most of the people earned their living by fishing. In the evenings, the residents would gather to sing and dance. "I'se The B'y," translated into English as "I is the Boy," is a perfect accompaniment for a square dance.

Nine Hundred Miles .....................................................................................................arr. Philip E. Silvey

Soloists - Nick Ewens and Camron Roehl

Philip E. Silvey's arrangement of this American Folk Song paints a vivid picture of loneliness when we are far from home. The singers use a variety of dynamic contrasts to represent the longing of the heart. The piano accompaniment represents the motion of the train, with its haunting whistle blowing through the night.

Swingin' With The Saints ................................................................................................. arr. Mark Hayes

"Swing Low" and "Saints Go Marching In" are two of our most beloved spirituals. In order to appropriately represent the jazz style in which this arrangement is written, singers must learn to hear and tune jazz harmonies and perform a variety of difficult syncopated patterns. These young men have enjoyed taking on that challenge.

Primo Voce Men

Zane Borth Nicholas Ewens Joseph Mattice Jake Riske Brendan Carter Stephen Ewens Sam Mattice Camron Roehl Michael Cremers Ruben Flores Max McCann Michael Schauer Ben Davis Jared Hollingworth Cam Pederson Alex Stroth Gene Davis Jack Jeno Karl Peterson Beck Thompson Matt Dunham Shane Lavecchia Ken Price Tristan Weisz

With GGs - Matthew Davis, Jacob Jensen, and Tyler Wicken

Grand Cities Children’s Choirs

Here’s To Song .....................................................................................Allister MacGillivray/Lydia Adams

Rally for Ali

GCCC has been blessed to have a vibrant young lady, Ali Borgen, sing with our program. In March 2007, when she was 10 years old, Ali was diagnosed with High-Risk Precursor B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Ali endured intense chemotherapy and radiation treatments for the next two years and was thought to be in remission. In September 2010, after being off treatment for only 10 months, Ali’s leukemia returned. She and her family are currently in Rochester, MN, where she is undergoing treatment. GCCC would like to invite you to rally with us in support of Ali and her family and send some love their way.

So, what’s with all the smiley faces? Ali’s motto is “Smile wide every day!” And, she calls the good cells in her blood her “smiley faces”. So let’s send her some smiles! Please take a minute to sign your name to the smiley faces inside your program. You may also write a brief note of support to Ali and her family on your smiley face if you choose.

We will be collecting the smiley’s and financial contributions for Ali’s family at the end of the concert and as you exit. You can also make contributions for Ali online through Paypal on the Support page on our website, www.gogccc.org. The mailing address for Ali’s family is: Ronald McDonald House; Ali Borgen Family, Rm 311; 850 2nd St. SW; Rochester, MN 55902. The web address for her caring site is: www.carepages.com/carepages/WeLoveAliB. Thank you for helping us with our Rally for Ali!

Parents, Rich and Karen Borgen; brother, Dylan; and Ali B!