Alton Winter Concert
Alton Winter Concert
Alton Winter Concert
• Please give your concert a name or a theme, which will serve as the
organizing principal for your concert.
• For each selection, please enter the necessary information into the
template found on the next page, re-titling “Piece 1”, “Piece 2”, etc. as
you proceed.
Date: 12/5/18
Concert Rationale: These are the three main groups that almost every school has so I chose
them for this assignment. I chose the winter theme because Christmas music is stuck in my
head right now so I thought it was fitting.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
(List pieces, composers, accompanists, soloists and instrumentalists as needed)
TITLE Composer/dates
Intermission
8. I’ll be Home for Christmas (Women’s) arr. Paul Langford
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PIECE #1
Title Ring the Bells
Composer Rosephanye Powell
Arranger
Voicing SATB
Length 2’40”
Time period/genre/style Secular Christmas
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Piano and voice, opt full orchestra
Difficulty level & age level Advanced High school
Key(s) E Maj
Meter(s) 6/8
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard 08754674
Cost per octavo $1.80
Miscellaneous
Ring the Bells is a fabulous piece written by Rosephanye Powell. It is a fun and light-hearted piece about
the spirit of the holiday season. This amazing show starter is perfect for getting everyone in the holiday spirit
at the beginning of a concert.
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PIECE #2
Title If Ye Love Me
Composer Thomas Tallis
Arranger John Leavitt
Voicing TTBB
Length 1’50”
Time period/genre/style Baroque
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A capella
Difficulty level & age level Advanced High School
Key(s) C Maj
Meter(s) 4/4 cut time
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard 00153764
Cost per octavo $1.90
Miscellaneous
If Ye Love Me is a traditional motet from the Baroque period. This song can be found in all sorts of
arrangements including SATB. This arrangement is very commonly done in church settings by choirs as a
communion motet.
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PIECE #3
Title O Magnum Mysterium
Composer Morten Lauridsen
Arranger
Voicing TTBB
Length 5’40”
Time period/genre/style Contemporary choral
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A capella
Difficulty level & age level Advanced
Key(s) C Maj
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # 00228956
Cost per octavo $1.95
Miscellaneous
Annotated discussion, program notes, and/or important information for consideration:
One of the most well known choral pieces ever written, O Magnum Mysterium has been done by many
ensembles and is something that every singer should have the chance to sing. This arrangement is filled with
beautiful part writing, and lines that seem effortless to the singers.
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PIECE #4
Title Believe from The Polar Express
Composer Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard
Arranger Mark Hayes
Voicing TTBB
Length 4’00”
Time period/genre/style Movie Soundtrack
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Voice, piano
Difficulty level & age level Moderate High School
Key(s) Eb Maj
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Alfred Pop Series 47608
Cost per octavo $2.10
Miscellaneous
Believe was originally recorded by Josh Groban for the soundtrack of the movie The Polar Express. This
song has been arranged for multiple different types of ensembles. It is sure to be a fan favorite.
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PIECE #5
Title Glow
Composer Eric Whitacre
Arranger
Voicing SATB
Length 2’50”
Time period/genre/style Contemporary/Choral
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Voice, Piano
Difficulty level & age level High School
Key(s) B Maj
Meter(s) 3/4
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard 00151666
Cost per octavo $2.25
Miscellaneous
Glow is a beautiful piece composed in 2013 for a large virtual choir performance at Walt Disney World in
California for their holiday celebration. The piano imitates the falling of snow, with the singers starting in
hushed voices which mimics the silence of the world when there is fresh falling snow.
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PIECE #6
Title Silent Night
Composer Franz Gruber
Arranger Ruth Schram
Voicing SATB
Length 4’20”
Time period/genre/style Choral
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Voice, piano, opt Cello
Difficulty level & age level Moderate High School
Key(s) C Maj
Meter(s) 3/4
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard CGE18
Cost per octavo $2.10
Miscellaneous
Silent night is a timeless classic by Franz Gruber. In this arrangement, the beautiful melody is accompanied
by perfect harmonies. This arrangement is further supported by the addition of a cello, adding another layer
of depth that is sure to please everyone.
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PIECE #7
Title Sing, Sing Noel!
Composer Traditional
Arranger Mark Burrows
Voicing SATB
Length 2’40”
Time period/genre/style Contemporary Choral
Sacred/secular Sacred?
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Voice, flute, tambourine, hand drum, triangle
Difficulty level & age level Medium difficult, high school
Key(s) F# min
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Shawnee Press 35031931
Cost per octavo $2.35
Miscellaneous
This arrangement of the French traditional song Sing Noel gives it a modern spin taking it from a major to
minor tonal center. The flute and percussion as the accompaniment help give this song a dance feel, and
still keep this tune in a holiday spirit.
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PIECE #8
Title I’ll Be Home for Christmas
Composer Kim Gannon
Arranger Paul Langford
Voicing SSA
Length 3’45”
Time period/genre/style Contemporary pop
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Voice, piano
Difficulty level & age level Medium high school
Key(s) D Maj
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Shawnee Press 35031335
Cost per octavo $2.15
Miscellaneous
This song is a timeless classic, covered by artists of all different genres. In this arrangement of I’ll be home
for Christmas, we hear all of the melodies we know and love, bolstered by rich harmony.
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PIECE #9
Title God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Composer
Arranger Audrey Snyder
Voicing SSAA
Length 2’00”
Time period/genre/style Traditional/rearranged
Sacred/secular Sacred
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A capella
Difficulty level & age level Medium High school
Key(s) E min
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard 00200882
Cost per octavo $2.10
Miscellaneous
You’ve heard the traditional carol “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, but you’ve never heard it like this. This
arrangement puts a jazzy spin on the classic carol while still keeping the meaning behind it. Each voice part
gets a chance with the melody in this fun piece!
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PIECE #10
Title Winter Dreams
Composer PINKZEBRA
Arranger
Voicing SSA
Length 4’00”
Time period/genre/style Contemporary choral
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Voice, piano
Difficulty level & age level Medium, high school
Key(s) Eb Maj
Meter(s) 3/4
Publisher and Publisher # 1803013
Cost per octavo $2.25
Miscellaneous
This is a peaceful and beautiful winter song inspired by daydreaming of falling snow, wintry wonderland
scenes, and nostalgic winter memories of home and childhood. The beautiful text is set with piano while
the choir transports you to dreams of winters past.
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PIECE #11
Title Carol of the Bells
Composer Mikhail Leontovich
Arranger Steve Kupferschmid
Voicing SATB
Length 1’50”
Time period/genre/style Traditional Ukrainian Carol, Choral
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) Voice, Piano
Difficulty level & age level High School
Key(s) E min
Meter(s) 3/4
Publisher and Publisher # BriLee Music 10735268
Cost per octavo $1.95
Miscellaneous
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Tenor E Bass B
Carol of the bells comes from a traditional Ukrainian carol. This widely popularized carol has been arranged
many times for all different types of choirs and bands. The different runs and accented areas for each part
mimic the chiming of the bells at Christmas time.
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PIECE #12
Title All I Want for Christmas is You
Composer Mariah Carey
Arranger Roger Emerson
Voicing SATBB
Length 2’40”
Time period/genre/style Contemporary/Pop
Sacred/secular Secular
Forces (a cappella, instruments?) A capella, opt sleigh bells
Difficulty level & age level High School
Key(s) F Maj
Meter(s) 4/4
Publisher and Publisher # Hal Leonard 00274794
Cost per octavo $2.25
Miscellaneous
As soon as December rolls around, the radio is filled with holiday music. All I Want for
Christmas is You is a fun song by Mariah Carey. This arrangement puts a fun swinging
twist on the classic Christmas tune, and each section will get a turn with the melody.