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Celebrating our 37th Season The Cherry Creek Chorale presents American Songbook II Movies & Masterworks March 10 & 11, 2017 In loving memory of our dear friend and 22-year member, Mary Ann Stevens. Special Guests: Casandra Torske-Clarinet, Dean Vlachos-Percussion, Ben Greene-Bass Alleluia ........................................................................................ Randall ompson Down in the Valley ..................................................................... Kentucky Folk Tune e Tenors and Basses of the Chorale arr. by George Mead Down in the valley, valley so low, Hang your head over, hear the wind blow. Hear the wind blow love, hear the wind blow, Hang your head over, hear the wind blow. Build me a castle, forty feet high, So I can see her, as she goes by. As she goes by love, as she goes by, So I can see her, as she goes by. If you don't love me, love whom you please, But throw your arms round me, give my heart ease. Give my heart ease, dear, give my heart ease, row your arms round me, give my heart ease. Down in the valley, valley so low Hang your head over, hear the wind blow. Rainsong ........................................................................................... Houston Bright Clouds hang heavy above the plain, ey bring the smell of a summer rain, And my heart, it is heavy too, And my spirits are heavy too. (See how the rains do pour, As if forevermore.)

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Celebrating our 37th Season

The Cherry Creek Choralepresents

American Songbook IIMovies & Masterworks

March 10 & 11, 2017

In loving memory of our dear friend and 22-year member, Mary Ann Stevens.

Special Guests:Casandra Torske-Clarinet, Dean Vlachos-Percussion, Ben Greene-Bass

Alleluia ........................................................................................Randall Thompson

Down in the Valley ..................................................................... Kentucky Folk TuneThe Tenors and Basses of the Chorale arr. by George Mead

Down in the valley, valley so low, Hang your head over, hear the wind blow.Hear the wind blow love, hear the wind blow, Hang your head over, hear the wind blow.

Build me a castle, forty feet high, So I can see her, as she goes by.As she goes by love, as she goes by, So I can see her, as she goes by.

If you don't love me, love whom you please, But throw your arms round me, give my heart ease.Give my heart ease, dear, give my heart ease, Throw your arms round me, give my heart ease.

Down in the valley, valley so lowHang your head over, hear the wind blow.

Rainsong ........................................................................................... Houston Bright

Clouds hang heavy above the plain, They bring the smell of a summer rain,And my heart, it is heavy too, And my spirits are heavy too.(See how the rains do pour, As if forevermore.)

Clouds drift low in a shadowed spell, They bring the mem'ry of one farewell,When a spirit from life withdrew, When the soul of my love withdrew.

Raindrops fall from a sodden sky, They drum a querulous lullaby,As in mem’ry of one who sleeps, As if crooning to one who sleeps.

Sleep ..................................................................................... Music by Eric Whitacre Lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri

The evening hangs beneath the moon, A silver thread on darkened dune.With closing eyes and resting head I know that sleep is coming soon.

Upon my pillow, safe in bed, A thousand pictures fill my head,I cannot sleep, my mind's aflight; and yet my limbs seem made of lead.

If there are noises in the night, A frightening shadow, flickering light;Then I surrender unto sleep, Where clouds of dream give second sight.

What dreams may come, both dark and deep, Of flying wings and soaring leapAs I surrender unto sleep.

Somewhere ....................................................................Music by Leonard Bernsteinfrom West Side Story Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim arr. by Robert EdgertonSomewhere, there's a time for us, Someday a time for us.Time together with time to spare, Time to learn, time to care.Someday, somewhere, we'll find a new way of living,We'll find a way of forgiving, somewhere.

There's a place for us, a time and place for us, Hold my hand and we're halfway there.Hold my hand and I'll take you there, Somehow, someday, somewhere.

John Saw Duh Numbuh ............................................................................... Spiritual arr. by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw soloist: Uri Ayn RovnerJohn saw duh numbuh dat no man could numbuh, Comin'up on high. John saw duh hundred an' forty four thousan'. Comin' up on high.Tell John not to call duh roll till I git dere. Comin' up on high.

Oh, dear! What can the matter be? ........................................................... Gail Kubik Choral Scherzo on a Well-Known TuneOh, dear! What can the matter be? Dear, dear, What can the matter be?Johnny's so long at the fair.

He promised to buy me a beautiful fairing, A gay bit of lace that the girls are all wearing,He promised he'd bring me a bunch of blue ribbons, To tie up my bonny brown hair.He promised he'd buy me a bunch of red roses, A garland of lilies, a basket of poses,He promised he'd bring me a little straw hat to set off the blue ribbons,That tie up my bonny brown hair.

The Promise of Living ........................................................ Music by Aaron Coplandfrom The Tender Land Lyrics by Horace Everett

The promise of living With hope and thanksgivingIs born of our loving our friends and our labor.

The promise of growing With faith and with knowingIs born of our sharing our love with our neighbor.

The promise of living The promise of growingIs born of our singing in joy and thanksgiving.

For many a year we've known these fields and known all the work that makes them yield,Are you ready to lend a hand? We're ready to work, we're ready to lend a hand.By working together we'll bring in the harvest, the blessings of harvest.

We plant each row with seeds of grain, And Providence sends us the sun and the rain,By lending a hand, By lending an arm, Bring out, bring out from the farm, Bring out the blessings of harvest.

Give thanks there was sunshine, Give thanks there was rain,Give thanks we have hands to deliver the grain,O let us be joyful, O let us be grateful, Come join us in thanking the Lord for His blessing.

The promise of ending In right understanding is peace in our own heartsAnd peace with our neighbor.O let us sing our song, and let our song be heard.Let's sing our song with our hearts, and find a promise in that song.The promise of living The promise of growingThe promise of ending is labor and sharing and loving.

Intermission

The CherryTones and FriendsThe Rainbow Connection .................................. Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascherfrom The Muppet Movie (1979) ............................................................... arr. by Casey Kidd

Get Happy! A Choral Montage of Songs from the Thirties ........... arr. by Hawley Ades Of Thee I Sing ............................................................. George and Ira Gershwin from Of Thee I Sing (1931) Night and Day ................................................................................... Cole Porter from The Gay Divorcee (1934)

Get Happy ............................................................ Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler from The Nine-Fifteen Revue (1930)

A George Gershwin Interlude by Chorale Accompanists, Cindy Runkel & Debbie Johnson

The Trolley Song ..................................................................... Music by Ralph Blanefrom Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) Lyrics by Hugh MartinThe Sopranos and Altos of the Chorale arr. by Alan Billingsley

That Old Black Magic ............................................................Music by Harold Arlenfrom Star Spangled Rhythm (1943) Lyrics by Johnny Mercer arr. by Steve Zegree soloists: Diana Croshaw and Chris Stille

They Can't Take That Away from Me ................................. George and Ira Gershwinfrom Shall We Dance (1937) arr. by Mark Hayes

Cheek to Cheek .....................................................................................Irving Berlinfrom Top Hat (1935) arr. by Kirby Shaw soloists: Lara Erickson, Paul Croshaw and Ruth Most

Pennies from Heaven ........................................................Music by Arthur Johnstonfrom Pennies from Heaven (1936) Lyrics by John Burke arr. by Kirby Shaw soloists: Jenee Stewart, Lara Erickson, Monika Coleman, Ruth Most and Nikki Seng

You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To ........................................................Cole Porterfrom Something to Shout About (1943) arr. by Jay Althouse soloists: Nikki Seng, Ruth Most and Chris Stille

Program Notes

Welcome to the second in our biennial series of concerts from the American Songbook. This time around we’re focusing on two sources: movies and masterworks.

Let’s take the movies first. Since there’s so much great movie music out there, our artistic committee came up with a great two-stage filter: Songs had to have been nominated for an Oscar but not have won and be better known than the song that did win. So, for instance, we’re singing “Cheek to Cheek” from the 1935 Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers musical Top Hat. What song won from that year? “Lullaby of Broadway.” If you were to hear the tune I think you’d recognize it, but I doubt that you’d be able to give the title. But everyone knows “Cheek to Cheek,” don’t they? So it goes with the rest of our movie numbers. 1937 saw “Pennies from Heaven” lose to “The Way You Look Tonight.” The very next year, “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” lost to “Sweet Leilani” from Waikiki Wedding. I’d never even heard of that one before, had you? “That Old Black Magic” and “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To” were both nominated in 1944, but “You’ll Never Know Just How Much I Love You” won. And, almost unbelievably, “Somewhere/There’s a Place for Us” from West Side Story didn’t even get nominated. (So it slipped through the filter. And to be fair, WSS did win a whole host of other Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Film Score.) What did win Best Song that year? “Moon River.”

Our “masterworks” are all, indeed, masterpieces, some of them better known than others, and they cover a huge range of American music, from true folk music, which has no known author or set form, to the most carefully-crafted examples of choral music. You’ll undoubtedly hear some old favorites and probably discover some new ones. We are performing works by some of the greatest names in the past 100 years: Randall Thompson, Alice Parker and Robert Shaw (as arrangers), and Aaron Copland. Two names you might not recognize are Gail Kubik and Houston Bright, and we are happy to get their music out to as wide of an audience as possible. Finally, we are performing a piece by one of the most popular American composers at work today: Eric Whitacre. The emotions encompassed in these songs go all the way from lighthearted love (“Oh, dear! What can the matter be?”) to grief (“Rainsong”) to exaltation (“Alleluia” and “John Saw Duh Numbuh”), and just about everything in between.

If you’re intrigued by our selections and would like to find out more about them, we encourage you to visit our website, cherrycreekchorale.org, and click on the “Behind the Music” tab. Every concert has a set of literary/historical essays that help explain much of the music we sing. Take a look at what’s there! Debi Simons www.debisimons.com

Cherry Creek Chorale Artistic Staff

Artistic Director and Conductor Brian Patrick Leatherman, is enjoying his 22nd year with CCC. During his tenure, the Chorale has doubled in size and greatly expanded its repertoire and collaborative activities. A retired music educator and very active choral conductor, he and Chorale accompanist Cindy Runkel have formed the Highlands Ranch Encore Chorale and the South Suburban Encore Chorale, non-auditioned daytime choirs for adults “55 and better”, providing a professionally run choral experience

highlighting the social, physical, and mental benefits of choral singing. Both groups are affiliated with Encore Creativity based in Washington, DC which includes 22 choirs and 1200+ singers in the “Beltway” and seven other cities across the US. He also directs the choir at Holly Creek Retirement Village. Brian is an active choral clinician and adjudicator who has appeared as soloist with numerous choirs and orchestras including the Robert Shaw Festival Singers and the Robert Shaw Festival Chorus. Prior posts include directorship of the Pueblo Choral Society and the Douglas County Children’s Chorus.

The Chorale’s Associate Conductor, Greg Marsh, has been a choral director in Colorado and Arizona for more than 30 years. This is Greg's 21st year with the Chorale. He holds a Master’s Degree in Choral Conducting from Arizona State University and is currently the vocal music teacher at Columbine High School. Mr. Marsh has frequently been a featured soloist for the Chorale, conducts portions of each Chorale performance and

serves as the musical director for the Chorale Showcase Concert. Mr. Marsh is also a past conductor of the Colorado Mormon Chorale.

Cindy Runkel, Principal Accompanist and the Chorale's Executive Director, began musical training with her father while in kindergarten, then studied with Elizabeth Pastor, concert pianist and faculty member at The Cleveland Institute of Music. Ms. Runkel served as accompanist for her award-winning high school choral program and received multiple college scholarships, including a full piano scholarship to Miami

University (OH), where she accompanied and sang in multiple ensembles, performed in two European concert tours, and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree. Cindy and co-founder, Brian Leatherman, have recently launched Season #2 of their Highlands Ranch and South Suburban Encore Chorales, with a combined membership of “Seniors 55 & Better” now exceeding 150!

Assistant Accompanist and Director of The CherryTones, Debbie Johnson grew up playing Beethoven & Chopin and singing Rodgers & Hammerstein! She has taught music and drama in both Denver and Tucson. Previously, she worked with two non-profits in India and founded/directed DenverWorks, an inner-city jobs program. She did graduate work at the University of Denver and received her Masters in Music Education

in Arkansas. She loves the artistry, excellence, and FUN of the Cherry Creek Chorale!

Program Design ..................................................................................................... Jenny Bock

The Cherry Creek Chorale

SopranoAlicia Anderson, Eleanor Blackburn, Jenny Bock, Kerry Cottingham, Diana Croshaw,

Susan Davenport, Nona Duvall, Lara Erickson, Liz Fallon, Shelly Fesler, Stephanie Hood, Barb Janusz, Nancy Lauth*, Maura Mackintosh, Kathleen Meier, Rosalie Metzger,

Mary Moyer, JoEllen Nikkel, Cynthia Phinney, Renee Posey, Margaret Roberts, M K Schnese, Nikki Seng, Gloria Srikijkarn*, Jenee Stewart,

Donna Watkins, Barbara Wollan

AltoKaren Anderson, Liz Anderson, Margaret Beardall, Judy Blake, Marilyn Bogan,

Sally Bradley, Monika Coleman, Laurel Foley, Jann Folsom, Donna Frederickson, Kay Frevert, Elaine Gilley, Debbie Johnson, Kavitha Kailasam, Maureen Kirshner, Jackie Lott, Leah Lucas, Felice Morel, Alisha Morrell, Ruth Most, Jackie Olson,

Kristen Park, Jenaya Perdue, Amy Polete, Corey Portfolio, Paula Rokicki, Cindy Runkel, Sarah Rust, Leslie Stevenson*, Jennifer Temple,

Cindy Towle, Susan Warren, Mary Witt, Janet Wolfer

TenorDoug Bell, Jim Bock, Ben Bowen, David Dempsey, Ken Fisher,

Tim Gesler, Norm Haglund, Bob Hartley, Jay Hartman, Tom Johnson, Van Kinahan**, Kevin LaPrise, Lois Latnik, Brian Leatherman, Justin Levy, Greg Marsh, John Morel,

Mert Nason, Bill Patterson, Tom Reiners, Richard Roark, Uri Ayn Rovner*, Richard Shields, Debi Simons, Doug Simpson, Doug Van Hee, Albert Zagray

BassJohn Buteyn, John Chamberlin, Ned Cole, Fred Cottingham, Paul Croshaw,

Brad Folsom, Michael Freeland, Brian Frevert, Frank Garred, Rich Krening, Daniel Kullas, Pete LaFleur, Robert Larson, Ed Poehlmann, Jay Regan, Marcus Smith, Christopher Stille, Dave Stover, John Wollan*

* Section Leader **Charter Member

In MemoriamDoug Doig

Mary Ann Stevens

SopranoEleanor BlackburnKristin Radebaugh

Nikki SengJenee StewartJulie Tobin

TenorDoug BellBen BowenTim Gesler

Jay HartmanBrian Leatherman

Mert Nason

AltoMaureen Kirshner

Jackie LottLeah LucasRuth MostSarah RustSue Warren

BassJohn Buteyn

Ned ColeMike FreelandPete LaFleurChris Stille

The CherryTones & FriendsDebbie Johnson, Director

Cindy Runkel, Accompanist

The CherryTones sing a cappella and accompanied jazz and pop standards. They perform at Chorale concerts, private parties, Rotary meetings,

retirement centers, community events, and more. For information, contact Debbie Johnson at 720-298-6887

or [email protected].

Donors and Sponsors

We thank all for their generous support! Please join them with your contribution.

Sponsors (Businesses and Institutions)Boettcher Foundation for Kavi KailasamCitizens of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)Colorado Creative IndustriesCommunity First FoundationFirstBankGreat-West Life & Annuity Company on behalf of Ann Lester and Monika ColemanKing SoopersSafewayTagawa GardensTraveler's Insurance on behalf of Mike MosierTrust of Carolyn B. SamuelsWells Fargo Foundation

Sponsors (Individual)Michelle & Doug BellJann & Brad FolsomRich & Patti HartleyAnn & Ron LesterMary & Michael MoyerCynthia & Tom Reiners

DonorsMarji AdelsteinJoann & Jim AlfordAmazon SmileElizabeth & Arlo AndersonKaren AndersonLaura & Steve AnundsenRuth & Carl ArmstrongKaycie & Sherwin ArtusLoretta ArtusJesse AvilaLiz BarraudJean M. BartlettMargaret & Andrew Beardall (Travel Square One)Ronald Bergin

Lisa BlunckDebra BlydenburgJenny & Jim Bock (Jenny’s Jewels)Marilyn BoganJohn ButeynMarty & John ChamberlinNed ColeMonika ColemanRichard & Julie CorbettKerry & Fred Cottingham (Colorado Music Institute)Julie Cotton Karen CravensSusan Davenport

Brian Leatherman & Beth ZwinakLevin Family DentalLeah LucasMaura & Todd Mackintosh (Dispute Management, Inc.)Darlene MaderGreg MadsenJack MartinRebecca McDowellKathleen MeierRosalie MetzgerPam MidboeMiller & Steiert, P.C.Kristin MiddletonFelice & John Morel (Mile High Music Therapy)Charlene MortonGretchen & Mike MosierRuth MostAlexander NashMert NasonJoEllen NikkelBill PattersonCarl PattersonAmy PieriAmy PoleteJoan PoleteKristen RadebaughLukhvinder RaiRichard RoarkPaula & Bob RokickiKaren & Ed RosenthalCindy & Steve RunkelSarah & Mark SaundersKristen & Mike SimpsonGail SindelarRobin SmithScott Sparks (Sparks Financial)Gloria Srikijkarn

Pam DavisRobert DeMoss (Licensed Psychologist)Nona & Paul DuvallLiz & Tim FallonLinda FarleyKen FisherMary C. FollettNancy FollettLinda FrazierMichael FreelandKay & Brian FrevertFrank GarredCarolyn GentleElaine GilleyJon Goldberg (LIV Sotheby's International Realty)Norm Haglund (Arbitrator, Mediator, and Special Master)Inez & Robert HartleyRichard HaynesCarole HedrickJane HendersonHighlands Ranch Rotary FoundationKent HugillBarbara & Ken JanuszDebbie & Irnie JohnsonJane & Tom JohnsonLeigh & Thomas KahnLois A. KahnKavi KailasamJean KelminsonKathleen KingPat & Philip Klass (Philip Klass, Attorney-at-Law)Kristen KnollJeri & Dan KullasBonnie & Pete LaFleurPaula & Kevin LaPriseNancy Lauth

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For additional information on this program or others that support the Chorale, please inquire at [email protected] .

Donating to the Chorale You May Donate in Any or All of the Following Ways:

· Visit CherryCreekChorale.org and click on Support Us/Donate

· Mail your check, payable to CCC, to P.O. Box 3272, Greenwood Village, CO 80155-3272

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go to Smile.Amazon.com for information and then click the "Get Started" button

Thank You for Your Support

Donations received July 1, 2015 to March 1, 2017We regret any inadvertent omissions or errors.

Please inform us so that we can make any necessary corrections.

Mary Ann StevensLeslie & Mark StevensonJenee StewartChris StilleDave StoverChin Keong Tan & William Bradford (Center for Health and Hope)Kathleen Tate, M.D., P.C.Jennifer Temple

Emily TheobaldBarbara ThorngrenJulie TobinDoug Van HeeDonna WatkinsNancy WindesMary WittJanet WolferBarb & John WollanHelen & Joseph Zwinak

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