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Handel Messiah - Part II & III -- Spring 2006
Sacred Christmas Traditions -- Christmas
2005
Summer is A-Comin’
In -- Spring 2005
Handel Messiah - Part I -- Christmas 2004
Durufle` Requiem - - Spring 2004
Saturday, April 29, 2006 - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 30, 2006 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 6, 2006 - 7:00 p.m.
PROGRAM
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Part I
Behold The Lamb Of God - Chorus
He Was Despised - Air for Alto
Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs - Chorus
And With His Stripes We Are Healed - Chorus
All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray - Chorus
All They That See Him, Laugh Him To Scorn - Recitative For Tenor
He Trusted In God That He Would Deliver Him - Chorus
Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart - Recitative For Tenor
He Was Cut Off Out The Land Of The Living - Recitative For Tenor
But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul In Hell - Air For Tenor
Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates - Chorus
Unto Which Of The Angels Said He - Recitative For Tenor
Let All The Angels Of God Worship Him - Chorus
Thou Art Gone Up On High - Air For Alto
The Lord Gave The Word - Chorus
How Beautiful Are The Feet Of Them - Air For Soprano
Their Sound Is Gone Out Into All Lands - Chorus
Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage Together - Air For Bass
Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder - Chorus
He That Dwelleth In Heaven - Recitative For Tenor
Thou Shalt Break Them - Air For Tenor
Hallelujah - ChorusBRIEF INTERMISSION
Part III
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth - Air For Soprano
Since By Man Came Death - Chorus
Behold, I Tell You A Mystery - Recitative For Bass
The Trumpet Shall Sound - Air For Bass
Then Shall Be Brought To Pass - Recitative For Alto
O Death, Where Is Thy Sting? - Duet For Alto And Tenor
But Thanks Be To God - Chorus
If God Be For Us, Who Can Be Against Us? - Air For Soprano
Worthy Is The Lamb That Was Slain - Chorus
Blessing, Honour, Glory and Power Be Unto Him - Chorus
Amen - Chorus
CHOIR MEMBERS
David Pickett, Director - Matt Simpson, Accompanist
Sopranos: Gloria Bublitz, Marilyn Buchman, Betty Daley, Jennifer Davis
Catherine Derr, Dolores Jones, Judy Judd, Pauline Preisel, Michelle Rasnick
Anne Roszczewski, Deanna Rumball , Jane Ruscoe
Altos: Clover Aguayo, Sue Gleason, Carolyn Hill, Maxine Kilbourn
Sue Rich, Betty Smith, Doris Vrsek, Peg Wigton
Tenors: Hal Anderson, Danny Buchman
Joyce Johnston, Robert Nickora, Bill Schnute, David Wigton
Bass: Paul Coté, D. Llewellyn Drong, Carl Hardies
David Hill, John Mills, Don Smith, Larry Speirs
Music Librarian: Andy Haller - Choir
Photographer: Brian Ruscoe
Saturday, December 3, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 4:00 p.m.
PROGRAM
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Break
Forth (1.5 mb).................................................................
J. S. Bach
Rorate caeli desuper ..............................................................
William Byrd
Virga Jesse (3.5 mb)...........................................................
Anton Bruckner
Ave verum Corpus (2.7 mb) ..................................................
W. A. Mozart
Hear my Prayer (10
mb) Soloists:
C. Derr, A. Roszczewski ..F. Mendelssohn
Hark the Herald Angels
Sing (2.6 mb) ................................ F.
Mendelssohn
In dulci jubilo (3 mb) Old
German Carol ........................... arr. R. L. Pearsall
Ding Dong Merrily
(1.7 mb) 16th
Century French Melody ... Charles Wood
The Holly and the
Ivy (2.4 mb) English Traditional Carol arr... Walford
Davies
Lo He Comes (4.2 mb) (audience participation) .................
arr. Philip Ledger
BRIEF INTERMISSION
Deck the Hall - Welsh Traditional Carol ........................
arr. David Willcocks
In the Bleak Midwinter - Soloists: Doris Vrsek & Paul Coté .....
Harold Darke
Myn Lyking (2.5 mb) ...................................................................
R. R. Terry
Shepherd’s Farewell.............................................................
Elizabeth Poston
The Three Kings (2.2 mb) - Solo: David Wigton .....................
Peter Cornelius
Unto us is Born a Son
(1.8 mb) (audience participation) ...
arr. David Willcocks
This Little Babe (1.6
mb) .......................................................
Benjamin Britten
White Christmas (3.3
mb) ............................................................
Irving Berlin
Jingle Bells (2 mb) ..........................................................................
J. Pierpont
The First Nowell (5
mb) (audience participation) ..............
arr. David Willcocks
CHOIR MEMBERS
David Pickett, Director Becky Hohnstadt, Accompanist
Sopranos: Gloria Bublitz, Alyssa Burda, Jamie Burda, Betty Daley, Jennifer Davis,
Catherine Derr, Dolores Jones, Judy Judd, Daralene Knoll, Shirley Lathrop,
Renee Nason, Pauline Preisel, Anne Roszczewski, Jane RuscoeAltos: Marilyn Burch, Carolyn Elzerman, Sue Gleason, Martha Haller, Carolyn Hill,
Marie Hoffman, Maxine Kilbourn, Lorraine Martin, Susan Rich, Betty Smith,
Connie Sonnenberg, Doris Vrsek, Peg WigtonTenors: Sam Grimes, Joyce Johnston, Bill Schnute, David Wigton, Hal Anderson
Bass: John Bober, Tom Burch, Paul Cote`, D. Llewellyn Drong, Jim Elzerman,
Carl Hardies, David Hill, Don Smith, Jeff ThompsonMusic Librarian: Andy Haller
Choir Photographer: Brian Ruscoe
Saturday, May 14, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 4:00 p.m.

PROGRAM
Summer is A-Comin’ In .....................................
Anon (12C)
All In The April Evening ........................... Hugh S. Robertson
Now is the Month of Maying ..... Thomas Morley (1558-1603)
My Bonny Lass She Smileth ..... Thomas Morley (1558-1603)
El Grillo ........................................................ Josquin des
Pres
Die Ehre Gottes aus der Natur ........... Beethoven (1770-1827)
BRIEF INTERMISSION
Soprano Solos: Jennifer Davis, Judy Judd
Anne Roszczewski
Alto Solo: Doris Vrzek
Tenor Solo: David Wigton
Bass Solo: Paul Coté
School for Strings
Violin: Rebekah Brown, Jason Drake
Cello: Lisa Poole
Double Bass: Matt Manhart
Piano: Betty Smith, Becky Hohnstadt
Summer is A-Comin’ In
Anon - Reading Abbey c.1250Summer is a-comin’ in, Loudly sing cuckoo! Groweth seed and bloweth mead, and springeth wood a-new. Sing cuckoo!
Ewe now bleateth after lamb, for calf now loweth cow. Bullock rouseth, buck he browseth Merry sing cuckoo! Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Well thou singest cuckoo! nor cease thou never now!
All In The April Evening
Hugh S. Roberton (1874 - 1952)All in the April ev’ning, April airs were abroad; The sheep with their little lambs, Pass’d me by on the road. All in the April ev’ning, I thought on the Lamb of God.
The lambs were weary and crying, With a weak human cry, I thought on the Lamb of God going meekly to die.
Up in the blue blue mountains, Dewy pastures are sweet, Rest for the little bodies, Rest for the little feet.
But for the lamb of God, Up on the hilltop green, Only a cross of shame, Two stark crosses between.
All in the April ev’ning, April airs were abroad; I saw the sheep with their lambs, And thought on the Lamb of God.
Now is the Month of Maying
Thomas Morley (1558-1603)1. Now is the month of Maying, When merry lads are playing. Fa la la la la la la. Each with his bonny lass, upon the greeny grass. Fa la la la la la la.
2. The Spring clad all in gladness, Doth laugh at Winter’s sadness. Fa la la la la la la. And to the bagpipes’ sound, the nymphs tread out their ground. Fa la la la la la la.
3. Fie then why sit we musing, Youth’s sweet delight refusing?
Fa la la la la la la. Say dainty nymph and speak, shall we play barley break? Fa la la la la la la.
My Bonny Lass She Smileth
Thomas Morley (1558-1603)My bonny lass she smileth, When she my heart beguileth.
Fa la la la la la la. Smile less dear love therefore. And you shall love me more. Fa la la la la la la.When she her sweet eye turneth, O how my heart it burneth,
Fa la la la la la la. Dear love call in their light, Or else you’ll burn me quite. Fa la la la la la la.
El Grillo (The Cricket)
Josquin des Pres (1455 - 1521)The cricket is a good singer
He can sing very long verses
He sings all the time, all the time.
The cricket is a good singer.But he doesn’t act like the birds. If they’ve sung a little bit they go somewhere else. The cricket remains where he is if the month of May is warm.
Die Ehre Gottes aus der Natur
The Praise of God in Nature
Beethoven (1770-1827)The heavens sing the praises of the eternal glory; its sound broadcasts his name. The whole world extols him, the seas praise him; listen, O Man, to his godly word!
Who supports the heaven’s innumerable stars? Who leads the sun on its canopy? She comes and shines and laughs at us from afar and runs the course just like a hero.
Concert Notes
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
“Spring” from “The Seasons”No. 1 Overture and Recitative - Bass Solo, Paul Coté, Tenor Solo, David Wigton, Soprano Solo, Jennifer Davis
Behold, now surly Winter flies! To northern ice plains wends his way. He calls his ruffian blasts, A rushing host of tempests wild; They follow at his call.
Behold, from rock and crag, the snows, Dissolv’d in livid flow!
Behold, from southern climes, by gently breezes soft beguiled, Spring’s messenger appears!
No. 2 Come Gentle Spring - Chorus
Come, gentle Spring, O gift of heaven, come! From long and death-like sleep, bid Nature now awake!
She comes, see gentle Spring draws near, Her balmy fragrance soft we breathe, New life to all the world she brings.
Let not your hearts too soon rejoice, As yet the year is unconfirm’d, And oft, and often, veiled in vapors gray, Old Winter swift steals back; On tender bud and blade he sheds his venom’s chill.
Come, gentle Spring, O gift of heaven, come! And smile on meadow, hill and dale! O come, gentle Spring, O come, and linger now no more!
No 3 - Recitative - Bass Solo, Paul Coté
From Aries now the sun to Taurus rolls, and bounteous shining, Drives mist and frost away; the atmosphere, no more cramp’d with cold, lifts the light clouds sublime, and spreads them , all fleecy, O’er Heaven’s blue dome serene.
No 4 - Aria - Bass Solo, Paul CotéThe farmer joyous, hastens forth to till and plough his fields, and striding in the furrows long, behind the plough he sings, cheerful sings, cheerful, cheerful, sings.
With measured tread he throws the grain, he lib’ral throws the grain. Earth guards it faithfully, till ripe and gold the harvest stands, With measured tread he throws the grain, he lib’ral throws the grain.
No. 5 - Recitative - Tenor Solo, David Wigton
The husbandman has done his part, trouble and toil in naught has spared, And while from Nature’s hand he looks for his reward, His fervent prayers, his fervent prayers to heaven ascend.
No. 6 - Chorus, Bass Solo, Paul Coté, Tenor Solo, David Wigton, Soprano Solo, Judy Judd
Gracious Heaven, show us favor, prosper us, prosper us, and pour thy blessing over our beloved land.
O send the dews, the tender showers! Send rain to feed the thirsty furrows! O let the fost’ring breezes blow, and let thy sun shine on our land. Then shall abundance crown our toil. And hymns of praise to thee shall rise.
And hymns of praise to Thee, and hymns of praise to thee, our hymns of praise shall rise.
No. 7 - Recitative, Alto Solo, Doris Vrzek
Heaven hears our fervent prayers; the southern breeze blows warm, and fills the air with humid, vaporous clouds.
They mass in gloom, and now descend, consigning all their treasure’s store, their promised sweetness to the fields.
No. 8 - Song of Joy, Bass Solo, Paul Coté, Tenor Solo, David Wigton, Soprano Solo, Anne Roszczewski
See the fields, the fertile plain. O how lovely now the meadows, are the meadows, gay with flow’rs bedecked! Let us wander, o’er the verdant leas, Let us wander though the leafy groves. O how lovely, O how lovely are the meadows gay, gay with flow’rs bedecked.
Gardens glowing, brooklets babbling. See the azure skies! Earth is teeming, waters gleaming. Music sweet fills all the air! See the playful lambkins frisking! Leaping fish in sunlight flashing! Busy bees the nectar sipping! Birds on restless wings aflutter!Earth is teeming, waters gleaming, music sweet fills all the air. O what gladness, what enchantment swells our grateful hearts! Tender feelings, restless longings, yearnings stir with in our breasts! Joy, enchantment, yearnings, longings, all this rapture is the mighty breath of God.
Glorify Him, Praise adore Him, praise, adore Him, praise and bless his name! Let your voices, praising, blessing, rise before His throne! May our voices, praising, blessing, rise before His throne!
God of life! God of love! Infinite God! Infinite God!
The table of Thy bounty hast Thou for us prepared; And from thy mercy’s fountain, our thirsting souls restored! Merciful God! Merciful God! God of life! God of love! Infinite God!
Honor, laud, and praise to Thee, Infinite merciful God! God of life! God of love! Lord God of all, Infinite God
CHOIR MEMBERS
David Pickett, Director Becky Hohnstadt, Accompanist
Sopranos: Gloria Bublitz, Betty Daley, Jennifer Davis, Irma Gelhausen, Dolores Jones, Judy Judd, Daralene Knoll, Sharon Mulder, Pauline Preisel, Michele Rasnick,
Anne Roszczewski, Jane Ruscoe
Alto: Carolyn Elzerman, Phyllis Engelman, Sue Gleason, Martha Haller, Carolyn Hill, Maxine Kilbourn, Margaret Poisson, Susan Rich, Phyllis Rickabus, Jeanne Robinson,
Betty Smith, Connie Sonnenberg, Doris Vrsek, Peg WigtonBass: John Bober, Paul Coté, D. Llewellyn Drong, Jim Elzerman, Albert Gelhausen,
Carl Hardies, David Hill, John MillsPaul Coté, D. Llewellyn Drong, Jim Elzerman,
Albert Gelhausen, Carl Hardies, David Hill, John MillsTenor: Beth Farkas, Sam Grimes, Joyce Johnston, Bill Schnute, Dan Stock, James Stock, Dave Wigton, Joyce Johnston, Bill Schnute, Dan Stock, James Stock, Dave Wigton
Music Librarian: Andy Haller
Choir Photographer: Brian Ruscoe
Saturday, December 4, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 5, 2004 - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 11, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Dec 12, 2004 - 3:00 p.m.
PROGRAM
Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen Praetorius (1571-1621)
Rejoice in the Lord alway Anon (16C)
This is the record of John Gibbons (1583-1625)
(David Wigton, tenor)
Hodie Christus natus est Sweelinck (1562-1621)
~ BRIEF INTERMISSION ~
George Frideric Handel (1785-1759)
Messiah (Part I)
Soprano - Judy Judd, Anne Roszczewski, Carolyn McCarter
Alto - Carolyn Elzerman, Doris Vrsek, Sue Gleason
Tenor - John Everett
Bass - Paul Coté, John Mills
School for Strings Sinfonia
1st Violin: Rebekah Brown, Jack Coury, Payam Sadry, Emily Robb
2nd Violin: Jason Drake, Valery Anderson, Hope Telfer, Heather Kendrick
Viola: Nolan Romzek, William Churchill, Alex Grosso
Cello: Lisa Poole, Grace Titus
Double Bass: Matt Manhart
Harpsichord: David Pickett
Concert Notes
The Messiah, Handel's most successful and best known oratorio, was composed in the fall of the year 1741 in 24 days. It was first performed at a concert given for charitable purposes at Dublin, Ireland on April 13, 1742 with Handel conducting the performance in person.
Messiah Text - Part I
Overture - Orchestra
Tenor Solo - John Everett
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God; speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem; and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned.The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Tenor Solo - John Everett
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill made low; the crooked straight , and the rough places plain.
Choir
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
Bass Solo - Paul Coté
Thus saith the Lord of Hosts: -- Yet once a little while and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, the sea, and the dry land; and I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come.The Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in; Behold, He shall come, saith the Lord of Hosts.
Pastoral Symphony
Soprano Solo - Judy Judd
There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night.And lo! the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying:
Chorus
Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men.
Soprano Solo - Anne Roszczewski
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, they king cometh unto thee.He is the righteous Saviour, and He shall speak peace unto the heathen.
Alto Solo - Doris Vrsek
Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then shall the lame man lea[ as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing.
Soprano & Alto Solo - Doris Vrsek & Carolyn McCarter
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, and he shall gather the lambs with His arm. And carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.Come unto Him, all ye that labor, ye that are heavy laden, and He will give you rest. Take His yoke upon you, and learn of Him. He is meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Chorus
His Yoke is easy and his burden is light.
Our 50+ member choir, directed by David Pickett, has earned a reputation for presenting quality sacred music concerts.
Because of that reputation, we draw members from various communities including Flint, Lapeer, Imlay City, Romeo, Rochester, Dryden, Almont, North Branch, and Capac. Many of our members sing in their own church choirs as well as with our group.
Our members come from various professions such as medical, utilities, law enforcement, homemakers, teachers, business and much more, with just a common bond, the love of music, between us. Since we are a community choir, we have a wide range of musical education from beginners to professionals and it is the job of our director to meld us into a single unit.
Why do our members sing in the choir? We asked a few members what their reasons were. A few said that they like this choir because it is more challenging than their church choir. Other comments were, “it is a great musical outlet with lots of camaraderie”,”singing in this choir is so uplifting”, “Monday night is for me - Choir!” Several choir members direct their own church choirs and joining this group gives them the opportunity to sing for a change. Others said, “if you don’t use it, you lose it. This is a great way to keep your vocal skills up." Ask any member and see what they say.
We practice Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Imlay City. We always welcome new members.
CHOIR MEMBERS
David Pickett, Director Betty Smith, Rehearsal Accompanist
Sopranos: Gloria Bublitz, Selise Carden, Irma Gelhausen,
Brenda Hardies, Dolores Jones
Judy Judd, Daralene Knoll, Carolyn McCarter, Sharon Mulder, Pauline Preisel
Michele Rasnick, Anne Roszczewski, Jane Ruscoe, Margory Wright
Altos: Jean Best, Marilyn Burch, Deb Domke, Carolyn Elzerman,
Phyllis Engelman, Sue Gleason
Martha Haller, Margaret Hetzel, Carolyn Hill, Marie Hoffman, Maxine Kilbourn,
Marjorie Muir, Wanda Neuman
Phyllis Rickabus, Jeanne Robinson, Betty Smith, Connie Sonnenberg, Doris Vrsek,
Peg Wigton
Bass: John Bober, Tom Burch, Paul Coté, D. Llewellyn
Drong, Jim Elzerman
Albert Gelhausen, Carl Hardies, John Mills, Don Smith
Tenors: Larry Babcock, John Everett, Beth Farkas, Sam Grimes,
Joyce Johnston
Bill Schnute, Dan Stock, James Stock, Dave Wigton
Music Librarian: Andy Haller
Choir Photographer: Brian Ruscoe
CONTRIBUTORS for 2004-2005
Sponsors: Doris Muir, David A. Noffert D.D.S. P.C.
Stan’s Place Storage, Wigton Pipe Organs, Inc.
Patrons: Jerrie & John Bishop, Village Barn Carpeting
Arvid & Lorraine Martin, Frances Schull
Supporters: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cameron, Citizens First
In memory of: Richard P. Wheeler Given
by: Gladys C. Wheeler
In memory of: Dr. Bernard J. Stremler Given
by: Barbara Stremler
ADVERTISORS for 2004-2005
Lapeer County Bank & Trust Co. - (810) 664-2977
School for Strings of St. Clair County - (810) 966-7942
Honeyflow Farm - Dryden, Michigan - (810) 796-2344 www.honeyflowfarm.com
Smith & Company Construction - North Branch - (810) 688-3415 or 614-1826
smithnco@bigfoot.com
Stan’s Place Storage - Dryden - (810) 796-9779
Massage By Heather - Lapeer - (810) 664-5522
The Flower Peddler, Inc - Imlay City - Toll free 877-724-6556 - www.theflowerpeddlerinc.com
Advanced Pharmacy & Nutrition Center - North Branch - (810) 688-3090 -
www.advanced-pharmacy.com
Matt Manhart - Piano Technician - (810) 841-3887
Scrap Happy - North Branch - (810) 688-8999
American Music Academy - Lapeer & Rochester - www.americanmusicacademy.com
Saturday, May 1, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 2, 2004 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 9, 2004 - 7:00 p.m..
PROGRAM
Psalm 103 ................... Jill M. Courser
Jill M. Courser on French Horn
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Requiem .......... Maurice Duruflé
Instrumentalists
Organ: Dave Wagner
Tympani: Julene VanDyke
Artistry in Brass Quartet
Trumpets - Andrew Wickstrom, Paul Miller
Trombone - Alexandra Zacharella Horn - Walter Lewis
Soloists:
Baritone: Paul Cote` Soprano: Anne Roszczewski
~ INTERMISSION ~
O’DE0 MIO AMATO BEN ............. by Stephano Danaeto
Solo by Katherine Lauwers - 2003 Scholarship winner
Little Innocent Lamb .................. arr. Marshall Bartholomew
I Hear a Voice A-Prayin ................................ Houston Bright
Dere’s No Hidin’ Place ....... arr. Alice Parker & Robert
Shaw
John Everett - Solo
Ain-A That Good News ...........................William L. Dawson
Concert Notes
Organist Dave Wagner, who was recently affiliated with classical radio station WQRS in Detroit will be our accompanist for this concert. Mr. Wagner, a native of Detroit, began music studies at the age of seven. He studied at Wayne State University where he received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance at the University of Michigan.
Jill M. Courser, who composed and accompanied Psalm 103 attended University of Michigan where she studied French Horn performance and Spring Arbor University for Contemporary Music Ministry. While there, Jill had the opportunity to take private composition lessons, where she composed “Psalm 103.”
Last year’s scholarship winner, Katherine Lauwers of Almont, is now studying at Oakland University.
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Maurice Duruflé ( 1902 - 1986 )
Durufle was a member of the modern french school. Although he only published 14 pieces, Durufle's works are each meticulously written. All of his music has a basis in Gregorian chant, as he was director of the Gregorian Institute at the Paris Conservatory.
He won prizes for composition, organ and harmony, among other things. He was organist at a Parisienne church from 1930 until his death in 1986. By 1943 Durufle had settled in at the conservatory as professor of harmony. After a car accident in 1975, he lost the ability to perform, however he remained active in the music community until his death in 1986.
The Requiem was originally to be an organ suite until the death of Durufle’s father. After encouragement from friends he decided to write it as a Requiem. Requiem means to rest. It is a work to reflect and ask God for Eternal Rest for a person.
Requiem Text
I. Introit - Choir
Requiem æternam dona eis, Domine; et lux perpetua luceat eis. Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion,et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem. Exaudi orationem meam; ad te omnis caro veniet. Requiem æternam etc.Eternal rest grant them, O Lord; and may perpetual light shine upon them. A hymn, O God, becometh Thee in Sion, and a vow shall be paid to Thee in Jerusalem. Hear my prayer; to Thee all flesh shall come. Eternal rest, etc.
II. Kyrie - Choir
Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison.Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
III. Domine Jesu Christe - Choir & Baritone Solo
Domine Jesu Christe, Rex gloriæ, libera animas omnium fidelium defunctorum de pœnis inferni et de profundo lacu; libera eas de ore leonis; ne absorbeat eas tartarus, ne cadant in obscurum. Sed signifer sanctus Michael repræsentet eas inlucem sanctam. Quam olim Abrahæ promisisti et semini ejus. Hostias et preces tibi, Domine, laudis offerimus. Tu suscipe pro animabus illis quarum hodie memoriam facimus. Fac eas, Domine, de morte transire ad vitam. Quam olim Abrahæ promisisti et semini ejus.
O Lord Jesus Christ, King of Glory, deliver the souls of all the faithful departed from the pains of hell and from the bottomless pit. Save them from the lion's jaws, that hell may not engulf them, that they may not fall into darkness, but let Saint Michael the standard-bearer lead them into the holy light which Thou of old didst promise to Abraham and to his seed. Sacrifices and prayers of praise to Thee, O Lord, we offer. Do Thou receive them on behalf of those souls whom this day we commemorate. Grant them. O Lord, to pass from death unto life, which Thou of old didst promise to Abraham and to his seed.
IV. Sanctus - Choir
Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cœli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.Holy. holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth, 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. Pie Jesu - Soprano Solo
Pie Jesu, Domine, dona eis requiem. Pie Jesu, Domine, dona eis requiem sempiternam.Blessed Jesu, O Lord, grant them rest. Blessed Jesu, O Lord, grant them eternal rest.
VI. Agnus Dei - Choir
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem sempitemam.O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant them rest. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant them eternal rest.
VII. Lux aeterna - Choir
Lux æterna luceat eis, Domine, cum sanctis tuis in æternum: quia pius es. Requiem æternam dona eis, nomine; et lux perpetua luceat eis: quia pius es.Let everlasting light shine on them, O Lord, with Thy Saints for ever: for Thou art merciful. Eternal rest grant them, O Lord; and may perpetual light shine upon them: for Thou art merciful.
VIII. Libera me - Choir & Baritone Solo
Libera me, Domine, de morte æterna in die illa tremenda; quando cœli movendi sunt et terra; dum veneris judicare sæculum per ignem.Tremens factus sum ego, et timeo, dum discussio venerit atque ventura ira, quando cœli movendi sunt et terra. Dies illa, dies iræ, calamitatis et Miseriæ, dies magna et amara valde, dum veneris judicare sæculum per ignem. Requiem æternam dona eis nomine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Libera me, etc.Deliver me, O Lord, from everlasting death on that dread day when the heavens and earth shall quake: when Thou shalt come to judge the world by fire. I am seized with trembling and am afraid until the day of reckoning shall arrive and the wrath to come, when the heavens and earth shall quake. That day, a day of wrath, calamity and misery, a great and exceedingly bitter day, when Thou shalt come to judge the world by fire. Eternal rest grant them, O Lord, and may Perpetual light shine upon them. Deliver me, etc.
IX. In Paradisum - Choir
In paradisum deducant te angeli, in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. Chorus angelorum te suscipiat et cum Lazaro quondam paupere ætemam habeas requiem.May the angels receive thee in paradise, at thy coming may the martyrs receive thee, and bring thee into the Holy City Jerusalem. May the choir of angels receive thee and with Lazarus, once a beggar,may thou have eternal rest.
CHOIR MEMBERS
Louis Canter, Director Rachel Schroeder, Accompanist
Our director, Louis Canter, has a master's degree in organ performance and church music from Wayne State University. He is presently the Minister of Music at SS. John and Paul in Washington Township. 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, Rachel Schroeder, has assisted and been involved in many events at her home church, Attica United Methodist.
Soprano: Gloria Bublitz, Selise Carden, Irma Gelhausen, Jean Hudson, Delores Jones, Judy Judd
Cathy Kondrat, Pauline Preisel, Anne Roszczewski, Jane Ruscoe, Margory Wright
Alto: Michele Arick, Jean Best, Marilyn Burch, Carolyn Elzerman, Carolyn Hill, Marie Hoffman
Karen Jeffery, Joyce Johnston, Maxine Kilbourn, Lorraine Martin, Marjorie Muir,
Wanda Neuman, Jeanne V. Robinson, Betty Smith, Connie Sonnenberg
Bass: Tom Burch, Paul Cote`, D. Llewellyn Drong, Albert Gelhausen, Dave Hill, Don SmithTenor: Larry Babcock, John Everett, Sam Grimes, Bill Schnute, Dan Stock, James Stock
Music Librarian: Andy Haller Choir Photographer: Brian Ruscoe
CONTRIBUTORS for 2003 - 2004
Sponsors: Honeyflow Farm, Albert & Irma Gelhausen, Arvid & Lorraine Martin
Doris Muir, Stan’s Place Storage, Wigton Pipe Organs, Inc
Patrons: Jerrie & John Bishop, David A. Noffert D.D.S, Frances Shull, Village Barn Carpets
Supporters: Citizens First Savings Bank, McAlpine Chiropractic Clinic
Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, Ada G. VandykeMemorials
In memory of: James E. Samson Given by: Dorothy M. Samson
In memory of: Richard P. Wheeler Given by: Gladys C. Wheeler
In memory of: Dr. Bernard J. Stremler Given by: Barbara Stremler