Christmas Concert 2001
The Christmas Gloria
composed & directed by
Louis E. Canter
Saturday, December 1, 2001 - 7:00 p.m.
Imlay City Christian Reformed Church
Sunday, December 2, 2001 - 4:00 p.m.
Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church
Saturday, December 8, 2001 - 7:00 p.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church
It has been a very unique situation for the choir each week to receive the latest section of a work in progress. Earlier in the season we asked Louis if the piece was completed yet and were told, “the last few sections are still in my noodle”. We were working with handwritten scores until one of our members transferred the music to a computer so it could be printed in standard music form. Even as we rehearsed it some “fine tuning” was being done to the music. The choir has really grown to love the melodies and choral lines in the piece and is now ready to perform the completed “Christmas Gloria” as the centerpiece of our 2001 Christmas Concerts.
PROGRAM
Christmas Gloria
by Louis E. Canter
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I. Glory to God (3.7 mb) .............................… Chorus
II. Lord God (5.7 mb) ........... Solo, Anne Roszczewski
III. Sing a New Song (4.2 mb) .....................… Chorus
IV. We Worship You (1.7 mb) .......................... Chorus
V. Lord Jesus Christ (2.7 mb) ........... Solo, John Everett
VI. For You Alone (3.5 mb) ..........................… ChorusOrganist: David Wigton
Tympani: Julene VanDyke
Flute: Julie A. Hollowell
~ INTERMISSION ~
Carol Of The Bells ......... M. Leontovich, arr. P. Wilhousky
Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming ............ Michael Praetorius
Shepherd’s Pipe Carol....................................... John Rutter
Christ Was Born On Christmas Day .... arr. Parker & Shaw
The Holly And The Ivy ................ arr. A. Parker & R. Shaw
Mary, Did You Know? ......... Buddy Green & Mark Lowry
Angels We Have Heard On High . arr. A. Parker & R. Shaw
Our director, Louis Canter, has a master's degree in organ performance and church music from Wayne State University. He is presently the Director of Music for the Capac school system. He also is an Adjunct Instructor at Madonna University. His background includes composing, singing with and conducting various choirs and instrumentalists in Michigan and Ohio.
Our accompanist, Rebecca Miller, is a piano vocal music major at Oakland University. She is also the accompanist for Hadley Community Church.
CHOIR MEMBERS
Director, Louis Canter Accompanist, Rebecca MillerSopranos: Gloria Bublitz, Selise Carden, Fran Folsom, Pauline Grover, Ann Harris, Dolores Hebert,
Judy Judd, Kathy Kondrat, Sharon Mulder, Anne Roszczewski, Jane Ruscoe, Rowena Spencer, Doris Vrsek, Margory WrightAltos: Marilyn Burch, Deb Domke, Phyllis Engelman, Lois Faix, Beth Fleming, Sue Gleason,
Martha Haller, Carolyn Hill, Marie Hoffman, Joyce Johnston, Maxine Kilbourn, Lorraine Martin,
Beth Mrozinski, Marjorie Muir, Wanda Neuman, Betty Smith, Connie Sonnenberg, Peg WigtonBasses: Tom Burch, Paul Cote, Dick Davidson, Steve Domke, D. Llewellyn Drong, Carl Hardies,
David Hill, John Mills, David Wigton
Tenors: Larry Babcock, John Everett, Sam Grimes, Don Miller, Bill Schnute
CONTRIBUTORS
for 2001-2002Major Benefactors: Anonymous
Sponsors: Honeyflow Farm, Arvid & Lorraine Martin, Doris Muir, Robert & Sharon Muir,
Stan’s Place Storage, Wigton Pipe Organs, Inc.
Patrons: Anonymous, Geraldine & John Bishop, John & Phyllis Engelman, Mulder’s Barber Shop,
Henry D. Nichols D.D.S, F. M. Shull, Barbara J. & Bernard J. Stremler, Eileen Taylor
Supporters: Citizens First Savings Bank, McAlpine Chiropractic Clinic, Sav-On Drugs
In memory of: Our Parents Given by: Dorothy & James Samson
In memory of: Teresa Schuster Given by: Mike & Carol Schuster
In memory of: Richard P. Wheeler Given by: Gladys C. Wheeler
Spring Concert 2001
Schubert Mass in G
Saturday, May 5, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Imlay City Christian Reformed Church
Sunday, May 6, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. St. Nicholas Catholic Church - Capac
Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church - Lapeer
Schubert died at the age of thirty-one, accomplishing much in his short lifetime. One of his last wishes was to be buried near the composer he had most admired: Ludwig van Beethoven. The similarities of their lives are easy to see. Both struggled in many ways to create and both expressed in their music qualities that we identify with both the Classical and Romantic style.
Schubert was the son of a middle-class school teacher who expected that his son would follow in his career. Franz's musical gift was recognized early and as a boy he sang in the Imperial Court. As a young man, however, he followed the wishes of his father and accepted a teaching post. His musical activities continued in his spare time and he surrounded himself with educated and like-minded members of the middle class. Here he found an immediate outlet for his music.
By 1818, he resigned his teaching duties and turned to full-time composition. He continued to have the support of his friends, even while his success with publishers was limited. Before long, Schubert had another battle to fight -- illness. As early as 1822 the debilitating effects of syphilis began to take their toll and, along with his health, his financial condition declined. Nonetheless, he continued to compose to the end, producing some of his most profoundly beautiful music in his final years. Many of his works were rediscovered and accepted only after his death.Mass in G was composed by Franz Schubert in six days at the age of 18.
PROGRAM
Mass in G by Franz Schubert
Soloists: Anne Roszczewski, John Everett, Jerry Pakkala
Cello: Andrew Schuster, Rachel Hsieh
Organist: Eric Filipek, Tom Schuster Tympani: Julene VanDyke
Viola: Steve Freeman Violins: Dan Adams, Wendy Case, Mathew Schuster, Roger Pan, Heather Riggs
Lord, have mercy upon us, Christ, have mercy upon us, Lord, have mercy upon us.II. GLORIA
Glory be to God on high, and on earth, peace to men of good will, We praise thee, we bless thee, we adore thee, we glorify thee, We give thanks to thee for thy great glory, Lord God, heavenly king, Father almighty, Lord the only-begotten son, Jesus Christ, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us, receive our prayer, Who sitteth at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us, For thou only art holy, thou only art the Lord, thou only are the most high, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Ghost in the glory of God the Father. Amen.III. CREDO
I believe in one God, Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible, And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages, God of God, light of light, Very God of Very God, begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made, Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And became incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary and was made man, And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried, And the third day he rose again, according to the scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father, and he shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end. And in the Holy Ghost, the lord and life-giver, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is adored and glorified, who spake by the prophets, And in one holy catholic and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one baptism and the remission of sins, And I expect the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come, Amen.IV. SANCTUS ET BENEDICTUS
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
V. AGNUS DEI
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us, give us peace.
~ INTERMISSION ~
With A Voice Of Singing ............................... Martin Shaw
Ain’A That Good News ................ arr., William L. Dawson
My Lord, What A Morning ............ arr., William L. Dawson
There Is A Balm In Gilead ............. arr., William L. Dawson
Soon-Ah Will Be Done ................... arr., William L. Dawson
Hallelujah ............................................................... Beethoven
Our director, Louis Canter, has a master's degree in organ performance and church music from Wayne State University. He is presently the Director of Music for the Capac school system. He also is an Adjunct Instructor at Madonna University. His background includes composing, singing with and conducting various choirs and instrumentalists in Michigan, and Ohio.
Our accompanist, Rebecca Miller, is a piano vocal music major at Oakland University. She is also the accompanist for Hadley Community Church.
CHOIR MEMBERS
Director: Louis Canter Accompanist: Rebecca Miller
Sopranos: Gloria Bublitz, Selise Carden, Nora Everett, Fran Folsom, Pauline Grover, Brenda Hardies,
Dolores Hebert, Judy Judd, Jeri Loessel, Sharon Mulder, Anne Roszczewski, Jane Ruscoe,
Rowena Spencer, Doris Vrsek, Margory WrightAltos: Marilyn Burch, Deb Domke, Phyllis Engelman, Kathy Ettema, Lois Faix, Janet Gilmore, Sue Gleason,
Martha Haller, Carolyn Hill, Marie Hoffman, Joyce Johnston, Maxine Kilbourn, Lorraine Martin,
Beth Mrozinski, Marjorie Muir, Wanda Neuman, Betty Smith, Peg Wigton
Tenors: Larry Babcock, Hugh Burch, John Everett, Sam Grimes, Don Miller, Jerry Pakkala, Bill Schnute
Bass: Tom Burch, Paul Cote, Steve Domke, D. Llewellyn Drong, Carl Hardies, David Hill, John Mills, David Wigton
Music Librarian: Andy Haller
CONTRIBUTORS for 2000-2001
Sponsors: Anonymous, Doris Muir, Rankin IGA, Arvid & Lorraine Martin, Stan’s Place Storage
Dr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Stremler, Wigton Pipe Organs, Inc.Patrons:, Anonymous , Jerrie & John Bishop, Mulder’s Barber Shop, Joe & Frances Shull, Eileen Taylor
Tri County Bank, Village Barn CarpetsSupporters: Larry & Iris Bartholomew , Pamela J. & David Bittner, CSB Bank, James & Dorothy Samson
McAlpine Chiropractic Clinic, Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Pizza Machine IncMemorials:
In memory of: Rev. Alvin & Edna Schnute - Given by: Bill & Pat Schnute, Honeyflow Farm
In memory of: Richard P. Wheeler - Given by: Gladys C. Wheeler
Lapeer County Concert Choir
www.orgsites.com/mi/concert-choir
Post Office Box 394 - Dryden, Michigan 48428 ---- (810) 796-3610
“Providing Quality Choral Experiences and Educational Opportunities to the Community”
Saint-Saens
Christmas Oratorio
Saturday, December 2, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 3, 2000 - 4:00 p.m. Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church
Saturday, December 9, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. Imlay City Christian Reformed Church
PROGRAM
Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saens
Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921), French composer, pianist, and organist, born in Paris, made his debut as a pianist at the age of ten and later studied organ and harmony at the Paris Conservatoire. His music, which is written in the classical French tradition, is elegant and precise in detail and form.
Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saens:
I. Organ Prelude
II. Chorus: There were shepherds at night in that same country, abiding in the fields, and
silently keeping their watch by night over the sleeping flocks around them. And lo! and angel of the Lord appeared, standing there beside them: And the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid at his coming.
And unto them the angel said: Fear not, oh ye shepherd, fear not oh ye shepherds! For, behold I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born today a Saviour Christ, the Lord, in the city of David. And this shall the sign be: ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger low.
And suddenly there was with the angel a great multitude of the heav’nly host praising God, praising God, and saying: (Gloria in altissimis Deo) Glory be unto God in the highest! (et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis) And on earth peace; peace, be on earth, good will unto all men!
III. Air: Patiently, patiently have I waited for the Lord. And lo! he heard my cry.
IV. Air and Chorus: In my heart I believe, O Lord, that thou indeed art Christ, Son of the living God. (Qui in hunc mundum venistis.) He who was to come into this world. (Ergo credidi) I believe, O Lord, thou art indeed Christ, Son of the living God. (Qui in hunc mundum venisti) He who was to come into this world.
V. Benedictus: Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord. God the Lord of Light, he hath shin’d upon us. Thou alone my God art: and all my trust is in thee. Oh Lord! thou art my God. I will exalt thee. Oh Lord! thou art my God, my God thou art, I will exalt thee, and praise thy name.
VI. Chorus: (Quare fremuerunt gentes?) Wherefore do the heathen clamor? (Et populi meditati sunt inania?) Why do the nations imagine vain and foolish things?
(Gloria Patri, gloria Filio, gloria Spiritui Sancto; sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula, saeculorum.) Glory unto the Father, and unto the Son, and Holy Spirit! As is was in the beginning, is and ever shall be, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
VII. My soul doth magnify the Lord, my spirit hat rejoiced in God. For mine eyes have seen Thy glory.
VIII. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Ye heav’ns sing praises, be joyful of earth. For the Lord hath pour’d his consolation upon his people, and He to His afflicted will be merciful. Alleluia, Alleluia, Ye heav’ns, sing praises. For the Lord hath comforted his people and He to all that are afflicted will be merciful. Alleluia, Alleluia!
IX. Arise now, Daughter of Zion! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Praise God, praise God in the night! Praise Him in the first watches of the night time. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. ....... That Zion’s true glory might be manifested, that her Saviour might rise and shine before the nations. Alleluia.
X. Praise ye the Lord of hosts, Sing his salvation, bless His name, show forth his praise in His holy house! Rejoice, ye heav’ns, and be joyful, on earth, for He cometh. Alleluia, Alleluia. ..... Rejoice, ye angels, rejoice, all ye nations, for He cometh. Alleluia, Alleluia.
~ INTERMISSION ~
Christmas Day ...........................................................Gustav Holst
Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella ...................... arr. A. Parker, R.
Shaw Still, Still, Still ......................................... arr. Norman Luboff
Do You Hear What I Hear .............................. arr. Harry Simeone
Away in a Manger ............................................... arr. Paul Sjolund
Silent Night ........................................ Franz Gruber, arr. John Rutter
Our director, Louis Canter, has a master's degree in organ performance and church music from Wayne State University. He is presently the Director of Music for the Capac school system. He also is an Adjunct Instructor at Madonna University. His background includes singing with and conducting various choirs and instrumentalists in Michigan, and Ohio.
Our accompanist for the December 3 and 9 concert, and also our rehearsal accompanist, Rebecca Miller, is a piano vocal music major at Oakland University. She is also the accompanist for Hadley Community Church.
CHOIR MEMBERS - Christmas 2000
Louis Canter, Director
Rebecca Miller, Accompanist
Music Librarian Andy HallerAltos: Deb Domke, Phyllis Engelman, Kathy Ettema, Lois Faix, Sue Gleason, Martha Haller, Beth Haney-Heckart, Carolyn Hill, Marie Hoffman, Pr. Joyce Johnston, Maxine Kilbourn, Lorraine Martin, Beth Mrozinski, Marjorie Muir, Wanda Neuman, Betty Smith, Peg Wigton
Tenors: Larry Babcock, Hugh Burch, John Everett, Sam Grimes, Don Miller, Jerry Pakkala, Bill Schnute
Sopranos: Gloria Bublitz, Selise Carden, Bonna Davidson, Nora Everett, Fran Folsom, Pauline Grover, Brenda Hardies, Dolores Hebert, Judy Judd, Cathy Kondrat, Jeri Loessel, Sharon Mulder, Renee Nason, Anne Roszczewski, Jane Ruscoe, Rowena Spencer, Doris Vrsek, Margory Wright
Bass: Tom Burch, Paul Cote`, Dick Davidson, D. Llewellyn Drong, Carl Hardies, David Hill, John Mills, David Wigton
CONTRIBUTORS for 2000-2001
Major Benefactors: Anonymous
Sponsors: Doris Muir, Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Rankin IGA, Lorraine Martin, Anne Roszczewski, Dr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Stremler, Honeyflow Farm Bill & Pat Schnute, Wigton Pipe Organs, Inc.
Patrons: Jerrie & John Bishop, Leonard & Betty Mooi, Mulder’s Barber Shop, Joe & Frances Shull, Eileen Taylor, Tri County Bank, Village Barn Carpets, Gladys C. Wheeler
Supporters: Larry & Iris Bartholomew, Pamela J. & David Bittner, CSB Bank, McAlpine Chiropractic Clinic, Pizza Machine Inc.
Spring Concert 2000
Requiem
By John Rutter
Saturday, May 6, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. First Congregational Church 201 East St. Clair, Almont
Sunday, May 7, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 1310 North Main, Lapeer
PROGRAM
REQUIEM by John Rutter
~ INTERMISSION ~
Laudate Jehovam, Omnes Gentes .... Georg Philipp Telemann (O Praise the Lord, All Ye Nations)
La Vergine Degli Angeli ........................................... G. Verdi
Elijah Rock .............................................. arr. Jester Hairston
In His Care-O ......................................... William L. Dawson
Festive Praise ...................................................... Allen Pote
Soloist - Anne Roszczewski
Instrumentalists: Glockenspiel - Ann Goss Louis Canter - Organ
Flute - Christy Dodge Oboe - Laurie Sturm
Timpani - Julene Van Dyke Keyboard - Cheryl Burnside Cello - Kirk Montgomery .Our director, Jerry Pakkala, holds a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from Oakland University. He was the vocal music instructor in the Imlay City school system from 1967 to 1993.
Our accompanist, Betty Smith, is the assistant organist at Trinity United Methodist Church and works with and accompanies area students at Solo and Ensemble competitions. Not only is Betty an accomplished accompanist, she is also active as a vocal performer and a choir director.
