Seasonal Celebration
Choral Union, Michael Hanawalt, director Collegians, Kevin Fenton, director
Gospel Choir, Marques J. Ruff, directors Levana, Kari Adams, director
Tallahassee Community Chorus, Michael Hanawalt, director University Chamber Choir, Michael Hanawalt, director University Singers, Kevin Fenton, director Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Sarita Olson-Gustely and Steven Olson, directors
Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
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PROGRAM
Winter Wind Brandon William
Combined Choirs
Kari Adams, conductor Judy Arthur, piano
Alleluia
George Friderich Handel from Let Thy Hand Be Strengthened (1685–1759)
Choral Union Katie Kenkel, conductor Ramon Cardenas, piano
Ride On, King Jesus Traditional Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan (1957–2003) Soloists Mary Kate Cary and Ferris Kritzer
Choral Union Ethan Murphy, conductor Ramon Cardenas, piano
Dona Nobis Pacem
Mark A. Miller (b. 1967)
University Singers Katie Kenkel, conductor
Noel! Steven Sametz (b. 1954)
Collegians Duncan Matthew, conductor
Solstice Song Jan Garrett arr. Larry Nickel (b. 1952)
Levana Annika Stucky, conductor Ramon Cardenas, piano
Bogoroditse Devo
Sergei Rachmaninov from All-Night Vigil (1873–1943)
Chamber Choir Marques J. Ruff, conductor
My King Is Comin’ Soon Kyle Pederson (b. 1971)
Soloists
Chijioke Oparaji and Kyle Keating Ethan Murphy, conductor
Taladh Chriosda: The Christ Child’s Lullaby Skip Stradman (b. 1993) Soloist Sean Barnett Collegians Kevin Fenton, conductor Josie Whiteis, bassoon Judy Arthur, piano
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Chamber Choir Corey Sullivan, conductor Audience Sing-A-Long
Led by Marcy Stonikas, soprano | Judy Arthur, piano
Joy to the World
Joy to the world, the Lord is come. Let earth receive her king. Let every heart, prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing. And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove.
The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love, And wonders, and wonders, of His love.
Michael Praetorius arr. Hugo Distler (1908–1942)
We Three Kings
Vocal Jazz
Sarita Olson-Gustely, conductor Elizabeth Lajeunesse, piano
J.H. Hopkins (1820–1891) arr. Darmon Meader (b. 1961)
Danté Webb, Patrick Chiu, Katie Kenkel, Nicole Davis, Duncan Matthew, Steven Olson, percussion
White Christmas
Vocal Jazz Steven Olson, conductor Elizabeth Lajeunesse, piano
O Holy Night
Irving Berlin arr. Molly Ijames (b. 1978)
Adolphe Adam (1803–1856)
Marcy Stonikas, soprano Judy Arthur, piano
Who Would Imagine a King?
H. Hill/M. Warren arr. Bradley Knight Gospel Choir
Marques J. Ruff, conductor D’Arthur Godwin, bass; Ricardo Fryson, drums
Jesus is the Reason for the Season Kirk Franklin (b. 1970) arr. G. Oscar Dawkins, Jr. Gospel Choir
Marques J. Ruff, conductor D’Arthur Godwin, bass; Ricardo Fryson, drums
Hope Lingers On
Levana Danté Webb, conductor
Lissa Schneckenburger, arr. Andrea Ramsey (b. 1977)
Audience Sing-A-Long
Led by Marcy Stonikas, soprano | Judy Arthur, piano
White Christmas
I’m dreaming of a White Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Where the treetops glisten, and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow. I’m dreaming of a White Christmas; with every Christmas card I write. May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmas’ be white. (repeat)
I’ll be Home for Christmas
I’ll be home for Christmas, you can plan on me. Please have snow and mistletoe and presents by the tree. Christmas eve will find me, where the love light gleams. I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.
Angel’s Carol John Rutter (b. 1945)
Tallahassee Community Chorus Nicole Davis, conductor Judy Arthur, piano
Sussex Carol
Tallahassee Community Chorus Patrick Chiu, conductor Judy Arthur, piano
Traditional English Carol arr. Elaine Hagenberg (b. 1979)
Gloria Traditional arr. André J. Thomas (b. 1952)
Combined Choirs
Michael Hanawalt, condcutor D’Arthur Godwin, bass; Ricardo Fryson, drums Judy Arthur, piano
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Special Thanks
Ramon Cardenas, “head elf” and Annika Stucky, “assistant elf” for coordinating this concert.
Todd Queen for his leadership of the FSU College of Music
Marcy Stonikas, for leading the sing-along numbers
Claudia Dew and Capital Bells for the lobby music
Judy Arthur for her countless hours of assistance at the piano
The staff of Ruby Diamond Concert Hall for their technical assistance