BHS CHORAL PERSONNEL

Concert Choir Women’s Chorus Select ChorusSoprano Soprano I Soprano IElizabeth Barnum Erica Carroll Alison HallTaylor Carnes Mickey Carter Amanda Pratt @Heather Cole Katie Evans Emily Robinson @Lavonne Dozie-Nnamah Kelly Francis Soprano IIHannah Feathers Meraleigh Queener * Brooke Fitzwater #Bre Graham Shawnlisa, Whitehead Morgan ThompsonTeneka Hooper Mady Woodruff Rissa White ^Akilah Loftin Soprano II Alto IKelsey McWhorter Samantha Bermudez Abbey CrawfordVanida Saraphanh Heather Eisinger ^ Becca KirkKatelyn Watson Hannah Fox Chynna Walker #Alto Rosie Gregory Alto IIMichele Carden * Sarah Gregory ^ Chelsea Bradley #Eloiza Ferraz Autumn Keith Michaela DodgeLiz Hicks Emma Lemoine Sierra Haynes ^Jae Hoy Alexah Lyons Tenor IMonica Nelson McKenzie Ogg * Adrien Fitzwater @Zoe Phillips Alto I Michael Martinez Corisha Stovall-Simmons Shelby Gilliland Tenor IIRagan White * Candler Hineman Andrew Dodge *Katie Young Jada Lyons Evan HallTenor Kami Moore Kadin KellumPrice Bishop * Allie Stowe Bass ISeth Parks Jia Wright Justice Howard Lee Ratanaphom Alto II Cash Lehman Jamie Wolfe Haneen Ahmad # Bass IIBass Alara Bishop-Pryor Collin HarrisonNicholas Buckley Tori Hinds * Mark JohnsonGraham Church Elizabeth LongRob Effler Initia WalkerJoseph Harrison Chelsea White

CHORALHONORSAll-state @All-state Alternate #Mid-state ^Freshman Honors *

88 Keys Fundraiser$500.00 Collected so

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THE BLACKMAN HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL

DEPARTMENT

presents

Christmas Bells! featuring

THE BLACKMAN HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT CHOIR, WOMEN’S CHORALE,

& SELECT CHORUS Gerald Patton, Choral Conductor

Kelli Cox, Collaborative Artist

BLACKMAN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013

7:00 PM

Programme*****

BLACKMAN HIGH SCHOOLCONCERT CHOIR

A Bell Carol Words & Music by Linda Spevacek

Kent Robbins, Handbells

Go Tell It on the Mountain Words by John W. Work II Traditional Spiritual Arr. David Angerman

Jamie Wolfe, Soloist

Holy is the Newborn Child Words by Mary Kay Beall Music by John Carter

Monica Nelson & Price Bishop, Soloists

Christmas in Three Minutes Arr. Mark Weston

BLACKMAN HIGH SCHOOLWOMEN’S CHORALE

Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella Arr. Dave & Jean Perry Traditional French Carol

Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song) Words & Music by Amy Grant & Chris Eaton / Arr. Roger Emerson

Erica Carroll, Soloist

Up Above My Head Arr. Andrea Ramsey Traditional Christmas Gospel

Erica Carroll, Mickey Carter, Heather Eisinger, Jada Lyons, Mady Woodruff, Small Group

Nick Enloe, Percussionist

Christmas Baby, Please Come Home Words & Music by Phil Spector Ellie Greenwich & Jeff Barry / Arr. Kirby Shaw

Haneen Ahmad & Mady Woodruff, Soloists

BLACKMAN HIGH SCHOOLSELECT CHORUS

Ding Dong Merrily on High Arr. Ed Lojeski Traditional French Carol

Carol of the Bells Words by Peter J. Wilhousky Music by M. Leontovich

In the Bleak Midwinter Gustav Holst Arr. Mark Shepperd

Becca Luther, Flute

Mary Had a Baby with Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Arr. Philip Kern

Jesus Oh, What a Wonderful Child Arr. Mark Hayes Traditional Spiritual

Chelsea Bradley & Emily Robinson, SoloistsDaniel Suarez, Bass & Sam Bryson, Drums

*****

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from theBlackman High School Chorus!

PERFORMANCE ETIQUETTE Identify exits in case of an emergency Remain seated & quiet during selections Take flash photography only between selections Exit and re-enter when necessary only between songs Be courteous and respectful to those seated around you Do not call out / yell at performers Turn off pagers and cellular phones No food or drink in the auditorium Applaud by clapping when appropriate, and enjoy the show!

The BHS Chorus believes in teaching proper theatre/concert etiquette. In doing so, we ensure that you will have a memorable and enjoyable musical experience.

Thank you for your cooperation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSA special thanks to the following

CHOIR BOOSTER OFFICERS & PARENTS BHS ADMINISTRATION, TEACHERS & STAFF GAIL VICK, PRINCIPAL BHS BAND & THEATRE DEPARTMENTS BHS CULINARY ARTS SOUTHEAST BAPTIST CHURCH KELLI COX – PIANIST GREG RAY – STUDENT TEACHER MATT BREWER – SOUND/LIGHTS SHARON HOOD – ALTERATIONS 615-522-6294 STREET TUXEDO – TUXEDOS 615-890-0955

ANNOUNCEMENTS No December choral booster meeting Performance at Southeast Baptist at 3:30 PM Select/Women’s Friday, December 13th BHS Chorus Christmas caroling Monday, December 16th Exams begin Wednesday, January 15th Final trip payment due Saturday, January 25th 2nd Tier All-state Auditions @ Stewart’s Creek Friday, January 31st Rutherford County Choral Festival @ MTSU If you are not getting email updates, contact us

VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.blackmanchorus.com

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PROGRAM NOTES

A Bell Carol (2007) is a festive opener selection that incorporates the melody of Joy to the World throughout the piano accompaniment. This evening’s performance is enhanced by actual handbells played by our guest artist Mr. Kent Robbins. Go Tell It on the Mountain (2012) is a well-loved Christmas spiritual that has been set by literally hundreds of composers and arrangers. The text of the song talks proclaims the birth of the Savior. Unlike many other arrangements of this piece, listeners will also be entertained by a lively, bright piano accompaniment. Holy is the Newborn Child (2001) is another Christmas spiritual arranged by arranger John Carter. The message in this piece talks about the new born child and the circumstances of His birth. Christmas…in about Three Minutes (2002) contains portions of some of the world’s most beloved Christmas songs. You will be amazed at the number of Christmas songs that can be sung in just three minutes. Can you count the number of familiar melodies you hear sung and/or played in the piano part? Hint: there are more than 20!Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella (2013) is a 16th century French carol. The song was not originally a Christmas carol, but dance music for the nobility. The text of the song talks about how visitors to the stable had to keep their voices down as to not wake the baby Jesus. Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song) (1997) Very few artists have attempted to express the private and vulnerable thoughts of the Virgin Mary as she traveled to Bethlehem so great with child. This intensely beautiful song by recording artist Amy Grant opens our hearts to what Mary may have prayed to her heavenly Father in the days prior to Christ's birth. Its message is so powerful, and the music so expressive, that it can only be conveyed by the human voice.Up Above My Head (2012) is an acappella gospel spiritual written in a call response style where one group responses to a leader. The piece is only accompanied by percussion which gives it a unique feel. The melody is very upbeat and catchy and is echoed throughout the entire song. Christmas, Baby Please Come Home (2008) is a 1963 Christmas song originally recorded by Darlene Love. It has been a perennial favorite and has been covered by dozens of artists, most famously by U2 on the 1987 A Very Special Christmas compilation album. The song brings heartfelt emotion and a swingin' rock 'n' roll groove. Ding Dong Merrily on High (1989) combines the French carol Ding Dong Merrily on High with the English carol Good King Wenceslas. During Medieval times a carol was known as a round or dance with musical accompaniment. Today a carol is known as a song that celebrates this season of Christmas. Carol of the Bells (1936) also known as the Ukrainian Bell Carol, was written by the composer Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych for a Christmas concert by students at the University of Kiev. The bell carol, originally part of a choral work titled Schedryk, was inspired by the traditional Ukrainian legend that all of the bells on earth rang of their own accord to announce the birth of Christ. The most familiar version of this work is a 1936 adaptation with English words by Peter J. Wilhousky.In the Bleak Midwinter (2013) is an English Christmas carol based on a poem by Christina Rossetti. Gustav Holst is responsible for the original setting of the piece in 1906. In 2008 the song In the Bleak Midwinter was named best carol in a choirmaster’s poll. Mary Had a Baby with Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (2003) is an exciting, upbeat a cappella setting of the traditional spiritual which uses Beethoven's ever-popular Ode to Joy theme from his Ninth Symphony, with new seasonal lyrics. Listen for the imitation of the train in the various voice parts. Jesus! Oh What a Wonderful Child (2007) is a Christmas gospel song arranged by Mark Hayes. The piece features several soloists and several modulations to higher tonal centers. The piece is both energetic and uplifting and will leave you humming along and clapping in celebration!