Holiday

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Showcase December 14, 2015

6:30pm

Cache La Poudre Middle School

“Live” on www.thecube.com

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Welcome

Vocal Jazz Ensemble The Christmas Song

(Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) By Mel Torme & Robert Wells

Program Notes Mel Torme co-wrote "The Christmas Song," it was a

surprise to many of his fans that when he recorded this full-length Christmas album for Telarc in 1992, it was his

first. The song was written during a blistering hot summer. In an effort to "stay cool by thinking cool“.

Percussion Ensemble Frosty the Snowman

Arranged by Chris Crockarell

Program Notes Frosty the snowman is written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson. It was first recorded by Gene Autry and the Cass Country boys in 1950. Autry also recorded

another big hit named "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer". Like "Rudolph", "Frosty" has a TV show that plays every Christmas. Frosty is a fictional tale when a silk hat that kids found and put it on the snowman's head and he

magically came to life. He dances around with the kids, but he has to leave to go to the north pole because it is

getting to hot for him, and he will melt. He promises that he will come back next year. In 1950 the Frosty was a

book. Then they made a three minute animated short film to a 25 minute animated television special.

By Jarett Pitts

Mix Ensemble 1 Twelve Days of Christmas

Traditional

Arranged by Gustav Holst

Program Notes The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas

carol that enumerates in the manner of a cumulative song a series of increasingly grand gifts given on each of the

twelve days of Christmas. The song, published in England in 1780 without music as a chant or rhyme, is thought to

be French in origin. The Twelve Days of Christmas tunes of collected versions vary. The standard tune now associated with it is derived from a 1909 arrangement of a traditional folk melody by English composer Frederic Austin, who first introduced the now familiar prolongation of the verse "five

gold rings". By Louis Gaeta

Beginning Orchestra

Good King Wenceslas Arranged by Bruce Healey

Program Notes "Good King Wenceslas" is a popular Christmas carol that tells a story of a Czech king going on a journey in a harsh winter to give goods to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen. December 26th.

Beginning Orchestra

Advanced Orchestra

The Dreidel Song Arranged by Bruce Healey

Program Notes Dreidel is a wonderful song for the X-Mas time of year. Dreidel is a song that makes you feel really jolly for the holidays and happy. Dreidel was related to the Jewish

holiday Hanukkah so it would be a great song for Christmas and Hanukkah. This specific Dreidel song that

we are playing for you today was written arranged by Bruce Healey.

By Kylie Robertson

Advanced Orchestra March from “The Nutcracker”

By. P.I. Tchaikovsky

Program Notes “March From the Nutcracker” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is one of the most famous pieces composed for the Nutcracker play. Originally composed between February 1891 and the August of 1892, the piece is a very uplifting composition and one of the most recognized pieces in Tchaikovsky’s famous suite for the ballet. An interesting fact about the piece is that Tchaikovsky performed his suite long before

the actual debut of the Nutcracker ballet, making his score more appreciated than the ballet itself. Despite being one of

the most famous suites by Tchaikovsky, it was not one of his favorites because he had such strict guidelines from the choreographer that he didn’t feel he had much room to be

creative with the score. By Ethan Hlawaty

Advanced Orchestra

w/Day Dreamers Choir

Carol of the Bells By Peter Wilhousky & M. Leontovich

Version by Patrick Lierbergen

Bells: Cade Streeter

Program Notes "Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas Carol

composed in1904. The song is based on a folk chant known in Ukrainian as “Shchedryk” and is written as a

four-note ostinato motif. Wilhousky's lyrics are copyrighted, although the original musical composition is

not. It has been arranged many times for different genres, styles of singing and settings and has been covered by

artists and groups of many genres. The piece has also been featured in films, television shows, and parodies.

Mix Ensemble 2 African Noel

By Victor Johnson

Program Notes In this piece, many different combinations of percussion instruments with the low tone of the baritone make it a

good blend of sound, especially when a choir sings along. African Noel was performed by many choirs, including the

St. Olaf choir, an a cappella group that was founded in 1912. They have influenced many church and college level choirs around the country. In general, African Noel is great Kwanzaa piece for the holidays, and gives you that warm,

fuzzy feeling. By Michael Kabot

Cello Duet

Simple Gifts Arranged by Joseph Bracket

Program Notes The song simple gifts originates from 1848 written by

Joseph Brackett. He moved to Gorham, Maine to join the Shaker community in 1807. The song was written to show that it was good to live life simply. He was born in 1797

and died in 1882 at the age of 85. The song was not widely known until Aaron Copland used the melody in his ballet

Appalachian Spring in 1944. Since then it has been used as the inspiration for other works, including, Lord of the

Dance, Air and Simple Gifts, and many more. By Perry Ragouzis

Concert Choir The Little Drummer Boy

By Katherine Davis, Henry Omorati & Harry Simeone

Arranged by Jay Althouse

Drums: Michael Kabot

Program Notes The little drummer boy has been covered many times.

originally known as carol of the drum, the little drummer boy was based off of a poor boy who had a little toy drum.

By Connor Gaudet

Day Dreamers Choir Bidi Bom

By David Eddleman

Program Notes The famous classic, by David Eddleman, “Bidi Bom” is a cheerful song about the happy-ness of the holidays with

a joy-full, catchy, and fun tone. Many might have confused this happy song with Bidi Bidi Bom Bom- sung

by Selena Gomez. But is quite the opposite. By Ellie Mooney

Day Dreamers Choir

Concert Choir Crazy Carols

1. Tardy Bell Traditional Carol Melodies

Arranged by Kirby Shaw

Program Notes The song “Tardy bell” was a remake of the other

Christmas song “Jingle bells.” It was written by James lord Peirpont in (1822-1893) and was published as “One horse open sleigh” in 1852. In 1852 they changed the chorus of

the song and was written for a family thanksgiving. By Rayden Whitin

Please wait for applause until the end of all four pieces.

Thank You.

Day Dreamers Choir

Concert Choir Crazy Carols

2. O Christmas Tree Traditional Carol Melodies

Arranged by Kirby Shaw

Program Notes Oh Christmas Tree is a modified version of the 19th century lyrics

to O’ Tannanbam. Oh Tannanbam originated in Germany. The first

lyrics were to be noted from the 16th century. The lyrics we now

use came from the 19th century. Those lyrics are about bringing in

an evergreen tree and decorating it.

By Rehna Anliker

Please wait for applause until the end of all four pieces.

Thank You.

Day Dreamers Choir

Concert Choir Crazy Carols

3. When You Are Jolly Traditional Carol Melodies

Arranged by Kirby Shaw

Program Notes When Your Jolly is a fun and hilarious version of Deck the

Halls. with the fun of Ha Ha Ha,ing instead of Da La La,ing! Its the sound you make, When Your Jolly!!

By Zoee Laviolette

Please wait for applause until the end of all four pieces.

Thank You.

Day Dreamers Choir

Concert Choir Crazy Carols

4. We Wish You A Tasty Fruitcake Traditional Carol Melodies

Arranged by Kirby Shaw

Program Notes We Wish You A Tasty Fruit Cake is the same rhythm and tune as We Wish You A Merry Christmas but the lyrics

are different. The song Tasty Fruit Cake is suppose to be a good joyful song that brings happiness

By Isaac Gilbert

Please wait for applause until the end of all four pieces.

Thank You.

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Concert Band Jolly Ol’ Saint Nicholas

American Carol

Program Notes “Jolly Ol’ Saint Nicholas” is a Christmas song traditionally performed to a melody written by James Lord Pierpont of

which he used for the original version of “Jingle Bells”.

Concert Band

Symphonic Band Toboggan Run

Matt Conaway

Program Notes The song Toboggan Run is written by Matt Conaway and is

mainly for beginning bands. Matt Conaway wrote this song with the fun and exhilarating feel of sledding down a hill in mind. This song includes a part for timpani, bells,

flutes, trumpets, and 21 other instruments. Matt Conaway has written many songs, some of which have appeared at bowl games and basketball tournaments. Matt Conaway is also a band director and has taught many different levels of band, which results in his songs ranging in difficulty. All in all toboggan run is a great song that band students can

use to kick off the holiday and winter seasons. By Isabella White

Symphonic Band Here Comes Santa Claus

(Right Down Santa Claus Lane)

Arranged by Paul Murtha

Program Notes Here comes Santa Claus was recorded in 1947 by Gene Autry and Oakley Haldeman. This song was recorded by many other artists such as: Elvis Presley, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Andrews Sisters, Ray Conniff Singers, Alvin and

the Chipmunks, Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans, Willie Nelson, The Wiggles, Billy Idol, Bob Dylan,Mariah Carey and Chicago. It has also been on the show, Glee. Autry

first got the idea for the song when he was riding a horse in the “Santa Claus Lane Parade” in 1946. So sit back and

listen to “Here comes Santa Claus”. By Lauren Ivers

Flower

Raffle

Thank You

Paul Wood Florist

For your donation this evening!

Special thanks to Susan Castellon for coordinating this evening’s flowers.

Symphonic Band Hanukkah Dance

(Sevivon)

Arranged by Matt Conaway

Program Notes "Hanukkah Dance" is a fun Hanukkah song based off of

the traditional song "Sevivon". Hanukkah is a Jewish festival consisting of many religious and

musical traditions, including Hanukkah dance. The song has a joyful and light tone at the beginning, but

throughout the song it develops into a more fast paced, exciting piece. This piece is a wonderful way to diversify

your holiday sounds and experiences. By Ross Hodson

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