MUED 376: Choral Music, Methods and Materials

Concert Programming Assignment

Conductor Name: Adrianne Tomlinson

Date: December 17. 2019 at 7:00 pm

Concert Theme/Title: A Winter of Song

To be performed by: Vivace, TB Singers, Little Cherubs, and Treble Chorale

Concert Rationale:
I chose this theme for the concert because the pieces that are sung embody the different
holidays, events and emotions that are felt during the winter and holiday season.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
(List pieces, composers, accompanists, soloists and instrumentalists as needed)
TITLE Composer/Dates
Children’s Choir
1. O Come All Ye Faithful John Francis Wade, arr. Michael Bedford

2. Jingle Bell Rock Bobby Helms, arr. Alan Billingsley

TTB
3. One Light Evan Ramos

4. All on a Silent Night Becki Slagle Mayo

5. I’ll Be Home for Christmas Mark Hayes (b. 1953)

SSA
6. Cantate Domino Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643), arr. Jill Gallina

7. Candelight Carol John Rutter (b. 1945)

8. All I Want for Christmas is You arr. Mac Huff

Intermission then SATB
9. Angel Breathing Out Alisa Bair b. 1953

10. To Him We Sing Robert Young (1923-

2011)

11. African Noel Victor C. Johnson

Finale – Combined
12. Let There Be Peace on Earth Sy Miller (1908-1971)
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PIECE #1
Title Angel Breathing Out
Composer Alisa Bair
Lyricist Dina Soraya Gregory
Voicing SATB
Length 3:20
Time period/genre/style Contemporary
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano
Difficulty level & age level MA
Key(s) F Major
Meter(s) 6/8
Publisher and Publisher # Heritage Music Press
Cost per octavo $2.35
Miscellaneous N/A

Ranges:
Soprano – A3 to A5
Alto – F#3 to E4
Tenor – D3 to C4
Bass – Gb2 to D4

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: The “Angel Breathing Out” is a contemporary piece written by Alisa Bair.
The text was written by Dina Soraya Gregory. She is known for writing dramatic and
whimsical text. This song is about excitement and anticipation much like how people feel
around this time of year with the holidays just around the corner.

PIECE #2
Title To Him We Sing
Composer Robert Young
Arranger N/A
Voicing SATB
Length 3:00
Time period/genre/style English Traditional
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A Cappella
Difficulty level & age level M
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Key(s) C Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Fred Bock Music
Cost per octavo $2.15
Miscellaneous N/A

Ranges – See Score

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: This sacred Christmas piece tells the story of Christ being born and his
purpose in the world. The text of this piece is macaronic because it includes both English
and Latin. They dynamics and words of this piece accurately portrays the story of
Christmas.

PIECE # 3
Title African Noel
Composer N/A Traditional African Carol
Arranger Victor C. Johnson
Voicing SATB
Length 1:40
Time period/genre/style Traditional African
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A Cappella
Difficulty level & age level ME
Key(s) F Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Heritage Music Press
Cost per octavo $2.15
Miscellaneous N/A

Ranges:
Soprano – F4 to D5
Alto – C4 to G4
Tenor – A3 to F4
Bass – C3 to C4

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: This fun African Carol was arranged by Victor C. Johnson. Although the
text is repetitive the funky rhythms and percussion make you want to move your feet. The
repeated sections allows for lots of variation and improvisation.

PIECE # 4
Title One Light
Composer Evan Ramos
Arranger N/A
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Voicing TTB
Length 3:15
Time period/genre/style Traditional Welsh Carol
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano Accompaniment
Difficulty level & age level ME
Key(s) G Major/ E minor
Meter(s) 6/8
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard Corporation
Cost per octavo $2.10
Miscellaneous N/A

Ranges:
Tenor – F#3 to Bb3
Baritones – G2 to Bb3

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: The piece “One Light” celebrates the Jewish tradition of Hanukkah. It has
an expressive and beautiful piano accompaniment. The message is about shining through
the winter time which falls in line with the theme of our concert.

PIECE # 5
Title All on a Silent Night
Composer Franz Xaver Gruber
Arranger Becki Slagle Mayo
Voicing TTB
Length 3:11
Time period/genre/style Christmas Carol
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano Accompaniment, Cello
Difficulty level & age level E
Key(s) Bb Major
Meter(s) 3/4
Publisher and Publisher # Heritage Music Press
Cost per octavo $2.20
Miscellaneous N/A

Ranges:
Tenors – D3 to B4
Baritones – B1 to B3

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: This piece includes the popular Christmas carol, “Silent Night”. With
a beautiful cello accompaniment and piano, it puts a spin on the classic holiday tune.
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PIECE # 6
Title I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Composer Walter Kent
Lyricist Kim Gannon
Arranger Mark Hayes
Voicing TTBB
Length 3:15
Time period/genre/style Christmas Ballad
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano Accompaniment
Difficulty level & age level ME
Key(s) Bb Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Alfred Music Publishing
Cost per octavo $2.10
Miscellaneous N/A

Ranges:
Tenor – C3 to D4
Baritones – G2 to D4

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: This popular Christmas song is all about being with family during the
holiday season. It shares some of the characteristics of winter time like snow. This piece
also talks about Christmas elements such as mistletoe and presents.

PIECE # 7
Title O Come All Ye Faithful
Composer N/A
Arranger Michael Bedford
Voicing 2 Part
Length 3:00
Time period/genre/style Hymn
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano Accompaniment
Difficulty level & age level VE
Key(s) G Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Shawnee Press
Cost per octavo $2.50
Miscellaneous N/A

Ranges: D4 to D5
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Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: This traditional Christmas hymn is sung in unison. In later verses, there is a
vocal descant that heightens the spirit of the piece. We welcome audience members that
know this piece to sing along.

PIECE # 8
Title Jingle Bell Rock
Composer N/A
Arranger Alan Billingsley
Voicing Two Part
Length 2:25
Time period/genre/style Christmas
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano Accompaniment
Difficulty level & age level VE
Key(s) D Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Alfred Music Publishing
Cost per octavo $2.10
Miscellaneous N/A

Ranges: D4 to E5

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: This Christmas classic is upbeat and lots of fun. It has some accidental
pitches which can be a bit tricky but adds some cool harmonies. Listen as the melody gets
passed around by the different parts.

PIECE # 9
Title Candelight Carol
Composer John Rutter
Arranger N/A
Voicing SSAA
Length 4:10
Time period/genre/style Christmas Lullaby
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Organ
Difficulty level & age level E
Key(s) Gb Major
Meter(s) 3/4
Publisher and Publisher # Oxford University Press
Cost per octavo $2.70
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Miscellaneous N/A

Ranges:
Soprano – D4 to F5
Alto – G3 to G4

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: This Christmas Lullaby tell the story of Christmas in its own unique way. It
has rich harmonies although the pitches themselves are diatonic and easy to sing. Listen for
the short a cappella section that adds some depth to this expressive piece of music.

PIECE # 10
Title Cantate Domino
Composer Claudio Monteverdi
Arranger Jill Gallina
Voicing SSA
Length 2:00
Time period/genre/style Baroque
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A Cappella
Difficulty level & age level ME
Key(s) C Major
Meter(s) 3/4
Publisher and Publisher # Shawnee Press
Cost per octavo $2.10

Ranges:
Soprano – E4 to F5
Alto – C#4 to A4

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: Although there are many settings of this piece, this piece is for all treble
voice. The text is Latin and means: “Sing to the Lord a new song, Sing and give praise to
his name for he has done marvelous deeds. Sing and exult and praise in songs with the harp
and the voice for he has done marvelous deeds.” Enjoy this short motet by Monteverdi.

PIECE # 11
Title All I Want for Christmas is You
Composer Mariah Carey
Arranger Mac Huff
Voicing SSA
Length 3:50
Time period/genre/style Popular
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano Accompaniment
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Difficulty level & age level ME
Key(s) G Major
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard Corporation
Cost per octavo $2.25

Ranges:
Soprano – G3 to Bb4
Alto – G3 to Eb4

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: This popular Christmas song was made famous by Mariah Carey. This
particular arrangement by Mac Huff is voiced for treble voices. This piece even includes
some solo lines. It is a hit with most Women’s Choirs and a fun love song to sing for the
holidays!

PIECE # 12
Title Let There Be Peace on Earth
Composer Sy Miller and Jill Jackson
Arranger Kirby Shaw
Voicing SATB
Length 5:00
Time period/genre/style Gospel
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano Accompaniment
Difficulty level & age level ME
Key(s) C Major
Meter(s) 3/4
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard Corporation
Cost per octavo $2.25

Ranges:
Soprano – F4 to F5
Alto – E4 to A4
Tenor – A3 to E4
Bass – D3 to C4

Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for

consideration: The mood of this piece can be described as soulful. It has lots of gospel
rhythms and accidentals to add color. Listen as the chords build and progress to the final
uplifting chords!
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