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 Thompson
Down in the Valley...................................................................... Kentucky Folk Tune
The 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 low
Hang 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 leap
As I surrender unto sleep.
Somewhere . ...................................................................Music by Leonard Bernstein
from West Side Story
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Somewhere, 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.
arr. by Robert Edgerton
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 Rovner
John 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 Tune
Oh, 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 Copland
from The Tender Land
Lyrics by Horace Everett
The promise of living With hope and thanksgiving
Is born of our loving our friends and our labor.
The promise of growing With faith and with knowing
Is born of our sharing our love with our neighbor.
The promise of living The promise of growing
Is 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 hearts
And 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 growing
The promise of ending is labor and sharing and loving.
Intermission
The CherryTones and Friends
The Rainbow Connection ................................... Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher
from 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 Blane
from Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Lyrics by Hugh Martin
The Sopranos and Altos of the Chorale
arr. by Alan Billingsley
That Old Black Magic.............................................................Music by Harold Arlen
from 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 Gershwin
from Shall We Dance (1937)
arr. by Mark Hayes
Cheek to Cheek......................................................................................Irving Berlin
from Top Hat (1935)
arr. by Kirby Shaw
soloists: Lara Erickson, Paul Croshaw and Ruth Most
Pennies from Heaven.........................................................Music by Arthur Johnston
from 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 Porter
from 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 nonprofits 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
Soprano
Alicia 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
Alto
Karen 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
Tenor
Doug 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
Bass
John 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 Memoriam
Doug Doig
Mary Ann Stevens
The CherryTones & Friends
Debbie Johnson, Director
Cindy Runkel, Accompanist
Alto
Soprano
Maureen Kirshner
Eleanor Blackburn
Jackie Lott
Kristin Radebaugh
Leah Lucas
Nikki Seng
Ruth Most
Jenee Stewart
Sarah Rust
Julie Tobin
Sue Warren
Tenor
Bass
Doug Bell
John Buteyn
Ben Bowen
Ned Cole
Tim Gesler
Mike
Freeland
Jay Hartman
Pete LaFleur
Brian Leatherman
Chris Stille
Mert Nason
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 Kailasam
Citizens of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)
Colorado Creative Industries
Community First Foundation
FirstBank
Great-West Life & Annuity Company on behalf of Ann Lester and Monika Coleman
King Soopers
Safeway
Tagawa Gardens
Traveler's Insurance on behalf of Mike Mosier
Trust of Carolyn B. Samuels
Wells Fargo Foundation
Sponsors (Individual)
Michelle & Doug Bell
Jann & Brad Folsom
Rich & Patti Hartley
Ann & Ron Lester
Mary & Michael Moyer
Cynthia & Tom Reiners
Donors
Marji Adelstein
Joann & Jim Alford
Amazon Smile
Elizabeth & Arlo Anderson
Karen Anderson
Laura & Steve Anundsen
Ruth & Carl Armstrong
Kaycie & Sherwin Artus
Loretta Artus
Jesse Avila
Liz Barraud
Jean M. Bartlett
Margaret & Andrew Beardall (Travel Square One)
Ronald Bergin
Lisa Blunck
Debra Blydenburg
Jenny & Jim Bock (Jenny’s Jewels)
Marilyn Bogan
John Buteyn
Marty & John Chamberlin
Ned Cole
Monika Coleman
Richard & Julie Corbett
Kerry & Fred Cottingham (Colorado Music Institute)
Julie Cotton
Karen Cravens
Susan Davenport
Pam Davis
Robert DeMoss (Licensed Psychologist)
Nona & Paul Duvall
Liz & Tim Fallon
Linda Farley
Ken Fisher
Mary C. Follett
Nancy Follett
Linda Frazier
Michael Freeland
Kay & Brian Frevert
Frank Garred
Carolyn Gentle
Elaine Gilley
Jon Goldberg (LIV Sotheby's
International Realty)
Norm Haglund
(Arbitrator, Mediator, and Special Master)
Inez & Robert Hartley
Richard Haynes
Carole Hedrick
Jane Henderson
Highlands Ranch Rotary Foundation
Kent Hugill
Barbara & Ken Janusz
Debbie & Irnie Johnson
Jane & Tom Johnson
Leigh & Thomas Kahn
Lois A. Kahn
Kavi Kailasam
Jean Kelminson
Kathleen King
Pat & Philip Klass (Philip Klass,
Attorney-at-Law)
Kristen Knoll
Jeri & Dan Kullas
Bonnie & Pete LaFleur
Paula & Kevin LaPrise
Nancy Lauth
Brian Leatherman & Beth Zwinak
Levin Family Dental
Leah Lucas
Maura & Todd Mackintosh
(Dispute Management, Inc.)
Darlene Mader
Greg Madsen
Jack Martin
Rebecca McDowell
Kathleen Meier
Rosalie Metzger
Pam Midboe
Miller & Steiert, P.C.
Kristin Middleton
Felice & John Morel (Mile High
Music Therapy)
Charlene Morton
Gretchen & Mike Mosier
Ruth Most
Alexander Nash
Mert Nason
JoEllen Nikkel
Bill Patterson
Carl Patterson
Amy Pieri
Amy Polete
Joan Polete
Kristen Radebaugh
Lukhvinder Rai
Richard Roark
Paula & Bob Rokicki
Karen & Ed Rosenthal
Cindy & Steve Runkel
Sarah & Mark Saunders
Kristen & Mike Simpson
Gail Sindelar
Robin Smith
Scott Sparks (Sparks Financial)
Gloria Srikijkarn
Mary Ann Stevens
Leslie & Mark Stevenson
Jenee Stewart
Chris Stille
Dave Stover
Chin Keong Tan & William Bradford
(Center for Health and Hope)
Kathleen Tate, M.D., P.C.
Jennifer Temple
Emily Theobald
Barbara Thorngren
Julie Tobin
Doug Van Hee
Donna Watkins
Nancy Windes
Mary Witt
Janet Wolfer
Barb & John Wollan
Helen & Joseph Zwinak
Donations received July 1, 2015 to March 1, 2017
We regret any inadvertent omissions or errors.
Please inform us so that we can make any necessary corrections.
Donating to the Chorale
You May Donate in Any or All of the Following Ways:
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