Celebrating our 38th Season

The Cherry Creek Choralepresents

Starry Starry NightOctober 13 & 14, 2017

We welcome our special guests, the Percussion Studio from the Lamont School of Music, University of Denver

Music in the Night ..........................Music and Additional Text by Victor C. Johnson Lyrics by Harriet Prescott SpoffordWhen stars pursue their solemn flight, oft in the middle of the night,A strain of music visits me, hushed in a moment silvery.

Such rich and noble strains make the very soul of silence ache.Come listen to the music in the night.

Out of the darkness bursts the song, as into the heavens it moves along.And then as darkness bows her head to breaking light,The mystical melody is lifted in flight.

Stardust .........................................................................................Hoagy Carmichaelpiano interlude by Cindy Runkel

Ave maris stella ..................................................................................... Edvard GriegSung in Latin Edited by John Rutter

Hail, bright star of heaven, Praise to thee be given;Blest above all other, Glorious maid and mother,Loose the bonds that bind us, Purge the sins that blind us;From all evil guard us, Pray God's gifts reward us.

Make us, pure and lowly, Follow thee, all holy;Crown our souls' endeavour, Joy with Christ forever.Praise to God, and blessing, Christ our Lord confessing,With the Holy Spirit, One with thee in merit. Amen.

Oh, Hush Thee .....................................................................Music by Anne Kilstofte Text by Eugene FieldOh, hush thee little Dear-My-Soul, the evening shades are falling.Hush, thee, my dear, dost thou not hear the voice of the Master calling?A shepherd calls his little lambs, And he longeth to caress them, He bids them rest upon his breast, that his tender love may bless them.

Hush, thee little Dear-My-Soul, And close thine eyes in dreaming, And angels fair shall lead thee where the singing stars are beaming;Deep lies the snow upon the earth, but all the sky is ringingWith joyous song and all night long, The stars shall dance, and sing.

So, hush thee little Dear-My-Soul, Whilst evening shades are falling.And above the song of the heav'nly throng the stars shall dance above the songThou shalt hear the voice of the Master calling.

Three Nocturnes .......................................................................Music by Dan Forrest

I. Stars .......................................................................................... Poem by Sara Teasdale

Alone in the night On a dark hill, With pines around me Spicy and still,And a heaven, full of stars, over my head, White topaz, and misty red:Myriads with beating hearts of fire That aeons cannot vex or tire!Up the dome of heav'n Like a great hill, I watch them marching Stately and still,And I know that I am honored to be witness of so much majesty.

II. Lightly stepped a yellow star ............................................. Poem by Emily Dickinson

Lightly stepped a yellow star To its lofty place,Loosed the Moon her silver hat From her lustral Face.

All of evening softly lit As an Astral Hall,"Father," I observed to Heav'n, "You are punctual."

III. ...Thou motive of the stars ...................................................Poem by Walt Whitman soloist: Lindsay DeanO, vast Rondure, swimming in space! Cover'd all o'er with visible pow'r and beauty!Alternate light and day, and spiritual darkness;Unspeakable, high processions of sun and moon and countless stars, above;Thou transcendant! Light of the light! shedding forth universes, thou centre of them!

Thou mightier centre of the true, the good, the loving!Thou moral, spiritual fountain! Affection's source!Thou reservoir! Thou pulse! Thou motive of the stars, suns, systems, that circling, move,In order, safe, harmonious, across the shapeless vastnesses of space.

Intermission

The CherryTones

Deep Purple ..........................................................................Music by Peter de Rose Text by Mitchell Parish arr. by Andrew Carter and David Blackwell

MedleyIt’s Only a Paper Moon ..........................................................Music by Harold Arlen Text by Billy Rose and E.Y. HarburgMoon River .......................................................................Music by Henry Mancini Text by Johnny Mercer arr. by Ed Lojeski

The Chorale

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star French melody Poem by Jane Taylor arr. by Daniel ElderTwinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are!Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky.

In the dark blue sky you keep, often through my curtains peep,For you never shut your eye till the sun is in the sky:

Though I know not what you are, twinkle, twinkle, little star.

Vincent (Starry Starry Night) ................................................................ Don McLean arr. by Roger EmersonStarry, starry night, paint your palette blue and grey,Look out on a summer's day, with eyes that know the darkness in my soul.

Shadows on the hills, sketch the trees and daffodils,Catch the breeze and winter chills, in colors on the showy linen land.

Now I understand what you tried to say to me.How you suffered for your sanity, how you tried to set them free.They would not listen, they did not know how, perhaps they'll listen now.For they could not love you, But still your love was true.

And when no hope was left in sight on that starry, starry night, You took your life, as lovers often do;But I could have told you, Vincent, This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.

Catch a Falling Star ........................................................Paul Vance and Lee Pockrisssung by the tenors and basses of the Chorale arr. by Greg Gilpin

Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, never let it fade away.Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket, save it for a rainy day.

For when your troubles start in multiplying, and they just might,It's easy to forget them without trying, with just a pocketful of starlight.

The Music of the Night ...........................................................Andrew Lloyd Webberfrom The Phantom of the Opera Words by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe arr. by Ed LojeskiNight time sharpens, heightens each sensation; darkness stirs and wakes imagination.Silently the senses abandon their defenses.Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendour; grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender.Turn your face away from the garish light of day, Turn your thoughts away from cold, unfeeling light and listen to the music of the night.

Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams! Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before!Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar and you'll live as you've never lived before.

Softly, deftly, music shall caress you, Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you.Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind in this darkness Which you know you cannot fight, the darkness of the music of the night.

Let your mind start a journey through a strange, new world; Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before.Let your soul take you where you long to be!Only then can you belong to me.

Floating, falling, sweet intoxication. Touch me, trust me, savour each sensation.Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in to the power of the music that I write,The power of the music of the night.

You alone can make my song take flight, help me make the music of the night.

Choose Something Like a Star ......................................Music by Randall Thompsonfrom Frostiana Poem by Robert Frost

O Star (the fairest one in sight), We grant your loftiness the right To some obscurity of cloud-It will not do to say of night, Since dark is what brings out your light. Some mystery becomes the proud. But to be wholly taciturn In your reserve is not allowed. Say something to us we can learn By heart and when alone repeat. Say something! And it says, ‘I burn.’ But say with what degree of heat. Talk Fahrenheit, talk Centigrade. Use Language we can comprehend. Tell us what elements you blend. It gives us strangely little aid, But does tell something in the end. And steadfast as Keats’ Eremite, Not even stooping from its sphere, It asks a little of us here. It asks of us a certain height, So when at times the mob is swayed To carry praise or blame too far, We may choose something like a star To stay our minds on and be staid.

Good Night, Dear Heart ..........................................................Music by Dan Forrest Text by Mark Twain from a poem by Robert Richardson

Warm summer sun, Shine kindly here, Warm southern wind, Blow softly here.Green sod above, Lie light, lie light. Good night, dear heart, Good night, good night.

Guest Artists

Heather Church is a recent graduate of the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. There, she received her Master’s of Music in Percussion Performance, as well as a Performance Certificate in Percussion Performance. Before graduate school, Miss Church obtained a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education at the University of North Dakota. At UND, she studied with Mike Blake. Heather has been free-lancing around Denver for the past couple years and often subs with the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. Although her dreams have not been fulfilled yet, she dreams of working in Arts Administration where she can support the arts backstage. She currently lives in Golden, Colorado with her Fiancé, dog, and two cats.

Elizabeth Karney received her Bachelor's in Music Education from Michigan State University. Throughout her time at MSU, Liz taught drumline, various clinics, and at a small private studio. She also briefly taught sixth grade band after graduating with her teaching certificate. A native of Michigan, Liz found her love for music early on through school band, and has long desired to share that love with students she currently teaches and will someday teach. Presently, she is pursuing her Master of Music in Percussion Performance at the Lamont School of Music.

Kevin Keith is a freelance musician and educator based in Denver, Colorado. A strong advocate for new music and progressive music education, he enjoys spending his time in various teaching and performing opportunities in and around the Denver metropolitan area. He also actively teaches and performs in Minnesota, Illinois, and Michigan. As a performer, Kevin is active in chamber, orchestral and solo percussion. He has performed with the Colorado Symphony, Denver Philharmonic, Aurora Symphony, Boulder Symphony, and Broomfield Symphony as a percussionist and timpanist. He is currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at the Lamont School of Music.

James Nickell is starting this year as a freshman at the Lamont School of Music. Eager to start a career in music, he has begun getting more involved with the Denver music scene. Transitioning to college, James received the Premier Young Artist Award from Jacob's School of Music, and took part in an indoor percussion group, placing 3rd in WGI Nationals 2016. James is very excited for the next four years and looks forward to what is to come.

All of our guest performers are members of the Lamont Percussion Studio and students of John Kinzie, Director of Percussion Studies for the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver. Mr. Kinzie is the Principal Percussionist of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.

Heather Church Elizabeth Karney Kevin Keith James Nickell

Program Notes

Were you a little surprised when you saw the title of tonight’s concert? I have to admit that I was too when the Chorale met for its first rehearsal of the season. Doesn’t a repertoire centered around stars sound a little . . . Christmas-y? I had no idea that there was such a rich vein of choral music centered around the theme of the night sky itself. Words such as “charming” and “delightful” kept popping up in my head as I listened and learned.

With two exceptions, the music in our program was written in the past 100 years or so. Even the oldest tune on the program, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, has been given a fresh take by a living composer. So in one way the program is very modern, but isn’t it cool to think that people have been gazing up at the skies for thousands of years? Sailors plotted their courses by the stars, Babylonian astronomers named the constellations, and lovers made wishes upon the first star of the evening. We play out our lives on earth below those mysterious points of light, and our deeper knowledge today of what and where they are only emphasizes their beauty.

What themes crop up about the stars in tonight’s concert? I’ve boiled them down to three: 1) simply appreciating their beauty and majesty; 2) seeing them as a source of wisdom, understanding, or even luck; and 3) looking to them for consolation or remembrance. I’d invite you to think about these ideas as you listen to our performance and decide which apply to each selection. Maybe you’ll come up with a theme of your own! And don’t forget the final word in our concert title: “Night.” There are four songs that don’t specifically mention stars but do include the night in some way. Can you spot them?

The centerpiece of our concert is the Three Nocturnes by Dan Forrest, who is recognized as being in the very front ranks of today’s young composers. His numerous awards and popularity attest to the quality of his work, and we consider it a great privilege to perform this piece. Note that our beautiful closing work, Good Night, Dear Heart is also by Forrest.

Our program leans very heavily on American talent; of all our pieces, only two have no American input at all: Ave Maris Stella and Music of the Night. And I can say that all of them have fascinating background material attached to them, even more so than is usual for our programs. I have thoroughly enjoyed researching and writing about them and would encourage you to visit our website at http://www.cherrycreekchorale.org/news/behind-the-music/ to access this material. What caused Don McLean to write his famous ballad Vincent? What were the original lyrics to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star? What did Robert Frost have to say about his poem Choose Something Like a Star? And much more.

Thank you for coming tonight. We look forward to seeing you again in December.

Debi Simonshttps://debisimons.com

Cherry Creek Chorale Artistic Staff

Artistic Director and Conductor, Brian Patrick Leatherman, is enjoying his 23rd 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. 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 22nd 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, now in her 9th season as Principal Accompanist, 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, are celebrating Season #3 of their two 5280+ Encore Chorales, with 160 "55 and better" singers!

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

SopranoLiz Barraud, Jenny Bock, Julie Corbett, Kerry Cottingham, Julie Cotton, Stacie Davidson,

Susan Davenport, Lindsay Dean, Julie DeGuardi, Terri Donohue, Nona Duvall, Liz Fallon, Shelly Fesler, Cady Girten, Nancy Henson, Katy Fink Johnson,

Pat Klass, Nancy Lauth*, Maura Mackintosh, Kathleen Meier, Rosalie Metzger, Mary Moyer, JoEllen Nikkel, Cynthia Phinney, Renee Posey, Kristin Radebaugh, Christi Reynolds, Margaret Roberts, M K Schnese, Nicole Seng, Gareth Smith,

Gloria Srikijkarn*, Jenee Stewart, Julie Tobin, Donna Watkins

AltoKaren Anderson, Margaret Beardall, Judy Blake, Debbie Blydenburg,

Marilyn Bogan, Sally Bradley, Laurel Foley, Jann Folsom, Donna Frederickson, Kay Frevert, Megan Garvin, Carolyn Gentle*, Elaine Gilley, Debbie Johnson,

Kavitha Kailasam, Jean Kelminson, Maureen Kirchner, Bonnie LaFleur, Leah Lucas, Felice Morel, Ruth Most, Emma Ouellette, Corey Portfolio,

Paula Rokicki, Cindy Runkel, Sarah Rust, Leslie Stevenson, Jennifer Temple, Cindy Towle, Susan Warren

TenorDoug Bell, Jim Bock, Ben Bowen, Ken Fisher, Tim Gesler, Norm Haglund,

Bob Hartley, Jay Hartman, Tom Johnson, 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, Sunny Waas, Albert Zagray

BassJohn Buteyn, John Chamberlin, Ned Cole, Fred Cottingham, David Dempsey,

Brad Folsom, Michael Freeland, Brian Frevert, Frank Garred, Trevor Girten, Rich Krening, Daniel Kullas, Pete LaFleur, Robert Larson, Ron Lester,

Ed Poehlmann, Jay Regan, Marcus Smith, Christopher Stille, Dave Stover, Chin Tan, John Wollan*

* Section Leader

SopranoCady Girten

Kristin RadebaughChristy Reynolds

Nikki SengJenee StewartJulie Tobin

TenorDoug Bell

Jay HartmanBrian Leatherman

Mert Nason

AltoMaureen Kirchner

Leah LucasRuth MostSue Warren

BassJohn Buteyn

Mike FreelandBrian FrevertTrevor GirtenPete LaFleur

The CherryTonesDebbie Johnson, Director

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 Director@CherryTones.org

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Donors and Sponsors

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

Sponsors (Businesses and Institutions)Amazon SmileCitizens of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)Colorado Creative IndustriesCommunity First FoundationGreat-West Life & Annuity Company on behalf of Ann Lester and Monika ColemanKing SoopersSafewayTagawa GardensWells Fargo Foundation

Sponsors (Individual)Michelle & Doug BellMarty & John ChamberlinRich & Patti HartleyAnn & Ron Lester

DonorsElizabeth & Arlo AndersonKaren AndersonLaura & Steve AnundsenArapahoe Community College Music Department (in-kind donation)Ruth & Carl ArmstrongKaycie & Sherwin ArtusLoretta ArtusLiz BarraudJean M. BartlettMargaret & Andrew Beardall (Travel Square One)Jenny & Jim BockMarilyn BoganJohn ButeynNed ColeMonika ColemanRichard & Julie CorbettKerry & Fred Cottingham (Colorado Music Institute)Karen Cravens

Susan DavenportPam DavisRobert DeMoss (Licensed Psychologist)Nona & Paul DuvallLiz & Tim FallonLinda FarleyKen FisherNancy FollettJann and Brad FolsomMichael FreelandKay & Brian FrevertCarolyn GentleTim GeslerElaine GilleyJon Goldberg (LIV Sotheby's International Realty)Norm Haglund (Arbitrator, Mediator, and Special Master)Richard HaynesCarole HedrickHighlands Ranch Rotary Foundation

Donations received July 1, 2016 to October 1, 2017We regret any inadvertent omissions or errors.

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

Husch Blackwell LLP (pro-bono services)Barbara & Ken JanuszDebbie & Irnie JohnsonJane & Tom JohnsonLeigh & Thomas KahnJean KelminsonKathleen KingPat & Philip Klass (Philip Klass, Attorney-at-Law)Kristen KnollJeri & Dan KullasBonnie & Pete LaFleurNancy LauthBrian Leatherman & Beth ZwinakLevin Family DentalLeah LucasMaura & Todd Mackintosh (Dispute Management, Inc.)Darlene MaderJack MartinKathleen MeierRosalie MetzgerMiller & Steiert, P.C.Kristin MiddletonFelice & John Morel (Mile High Music Therapy)Ruth MostMary & Michael MoyerMu Phi EpsilonAlexander NashMert NasonJoEllen NikkelBill Patterson

Carl PattersonAmy PieriAmy PoleteJoan PoleteKristin RadebaughCynthia and Tom ReinersRichard RoarkPaula & Bob RokickiCindy & Steve RunkelSarah & Mark SaundersKristen & Mike SimpsonGail SindelarScott Sparks (Sparks Financial)Gloria SrikijkarnMary Ann StevensLeslie & Mark StevensonJenee StewartChris StilleDave StoverChin Keong Tan & William Bradford (Center for Health and Hope)Kathleen Tate, M.D., P.C.Jennifer TempleJulie TobinDoug Van HeeKathy & Robert VegesDonna WatkinsMary WittJanet WolferBarb & John WollanAlbert ZagrayHelen & Joseph Zwinak

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Thank You for Your Support

On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, the Cherry Creek Chorale will again

participate in Colorado Gives Day, the annual statewide online giving day.

Last year, we received over $9,500 from more than 70 donors because of the generous support of Chorale friends

and members. You may pre-schedule a donation beginning on November 1 by

going to coloradogives.org.

Please come to hear (and sing with) the 150+ voices of theHighlands Ranch & South Suburban Encore Chorales,

and our special guests, The CherryTones,as we celebrate the Season with our 3rd Annual Holiday Concert*

SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS!

Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 3:00 pm

St. Andrew United Methodist Church9203 S University Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Brian Leatherman & Cindy Runkel, Co-Founders

* Concert is free and open to the public.

The Cherry Creek Chorale would like to thank all businesses and individuals for their generous support. Please patronize them, and when you do,

be sure to mention that you saw their ad in this program.