THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC Presents
“Things I Didn’t Know I Loved” THE UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR
Michael Hanawalt, Conductor Christopher R. Phalen and Khyle B. Wooten, Assistant Directors Judy Arthur, Piano
and
“Still We Sing” CHORAL UNION
Michael Hanawalt, Director Patrick Chiu, Nicole Davis, Brett Epperson, Melissa Hinds, Morgan Luttig, Hailey Meyer, Matthew Morrison, Lauren Ramey, Corey Sullivan, and Danté Webb, Assistant Conductors Judy Arthur, Piano
Recorded: November 2020 Ruby Diamond Concert Hall Broadcast: Saturday, November 14, 2020 7:30 p.m. | WFSU - 4fsu
University Chamber Choir “Things I Didn’t Know I Loved” Things I Didn’t Know I Loved Michael Hanawalt, conductor
Timothy C. Takach (b. 1978)
It’s 1962 March 28th I’m sitting by the window on the Prague-Berlin train Night is falling I never knew I liked night descending like a tired bird on a smoky wet plain I don’t like Comparing nightfall to a tired bird And here I’ve loved rivers all this time Whether motionless like this they curl Skirting the hills European hills crowned with chateaus Or whether stretched out flat as far as the eye can see I know this has troubled people before And will trouble those after me I know all this has been said a thousand times before And will be said after me Flowers come to mind for some reason Poppies cactuses jonquils In the jonquil garden in Kadikoy Istanbul I kissed Marika Fresh almonds on her breath I was seventeen My heart on a swing touched the sky I didn’t know I loved flowers Friends sent me three red carnations in prison I just remembered the stars I love them too Whether I’m floored watching them from below Or whether I’m flying at their side
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No flashes in front of my eyes Both heavy wet steady snow and the dry whirling kind I didn’t know I liked snow I never knew I loved the sun Even when setting cherry-red as now In Istanbul too it sometimes sets in postcard colors But you aren’t about to paint it that way I didn’t know I loved the sea Except the Sea of Azov Or how much I didn’t know I loved clouds Whether I’m under or up above them Whether they look like giants or shaggy white beasts Moonlight Strikes me I like it I didn’t know I liked rain Whether it falls like a fine net or splatters against the glass My heart leaves me tangled up in a net or Trapped inside a drop and takes off for Uncharted countries I didn’t know I loved Rain but why did I suddenly discover all These passions sitting by the window on The Prague-Berlin train Is it because I’m half-dead from thinking about Someone back in Moscow Her hair straw-blond eyelashes blue The train plunges on through the pitch-black night I never knew I like the night pitch-black Sparks fly from the engine I didn’t know I loved sparks I didn’t know I loved so many things and I had to wait Until sixty to find it out sitting by the window on The Prague-Berlin train watching the world Disappear as if on a journey of no return. “Things I Didn’t Know I Loved” appears in Poems of Nazim Hikmet translated by Randy Blasing and Mutlu Konuk, Copyright © 2002 Reprinted by permission of Persea Books (New York)
Neckereien
Khyle B. Wooten, conductor
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Indeed, my sweetheart, I want to court you, to introduce you as my dear wife at my house. You’ll be mine, my darling, indeed you will be mine, even if you don’t want to be. Then I’ll become a little white dove; I already want to fly away, I want to fly into the forest. I don’t want to be yours, I don’t want to be your sweetheart, not for one hour. I have a good little rifle that shoots pretty easily; I will shoot down the little dove there in the forest. You’ll be mine, my darling, indeed you will be mine, even if you don’t want to be. Then I’ll become a fish, a golden fish; I will indeed escape into the fresh water. I don’t want to be yours, I don’t want to be your sweetheart, not for one hour. I have a good little net that fishes quite well; I’ll catch me a golden fish in the stream. You’ll be mine, my darling, indeed you will be mine, even if you don’t want to be. Then I’ll become a bunny, full of speed, and run off into the field, the wide field. I don’t want to be yours, I don’t want to be your sweetheart, not even for one hour. I have a good little dog, rather clever and sly, that will surely catch the bunny in the field. You’ll be mine, my darling, indeed you will be mine, even if you don’t want to be. - Sams, E. (2003). The songs of Johannes Brahms. New Haven, CT: Yale University.
When David Heard
Christopher R. Phalen, conductor
Thomas Tomkins (1572–1656)
When David heard that Absalom was slain He went up to his chamber over the gate And wept; and thus he said: “O my son Absalom! Would God I had died for thee O Absalom, my son, my son!” (2 Samuel 18:33) Quant j’ay ouy le tabourin
Soloist: Emily Thompson Christopher R. Phalen, conductor
Claude Debussy (1862–1918)
Refrain: When I heard the drum Sound, calling people to go a-maying I. I neither stirred in my bed Nor lifted my head from the pillow. Instead, I yawned, “It’s much too early; I’ll go back to sleep for a while.” II. Let the young people share their plunder I will become acquainted with Indifference And share myself with him; I have found him to be my closest neighbor. -Translation by Gordon Paine Copyright 2007 by earthsongs; reprinted by permission.
Remember the Songs
Khyle B. Wooten, conductor
Adam Griffiths (b. 1987)
Remember the days filled with music With learning, and laughter, and pride. We looked to the dreams we believed in With hope that we carried inside. We worked and we played, and we stumbled. Sometimes we felt lost in the night. Then somehow our friends came to help us. Lifting us up to new heights. We sang to remember the good times We sang to make sense of the pain With our voices combined, our hearts intertwined We were never the same again. We all had our own hero’s journey With fear and adventure and sin. The music became a sure refuge Unfolding the strength found within. We laughed and we cried And we opened our eyes to a future so wide Each melody feeding the courage We felt as we stood side by side. Those days seemed short as they were long The memories may fade. But the love lingers on for the people who cared, and the lessons they shared We will always remember the songs.
Light of a Clear Blue Morning
arr. Craig Hella Johnson (b. 1962)
Soloist: Hailey Meyer Trio: Morgan Luttig, Brianna Martin, Hannah Valdez Michael Hanawalt, conductor
It’s been a long dark night And I’ve been waiting for the morning It’s been a long hard fight But I see a brand-new day a-dawning I’ve been looking for the sunshine ‘Cause, I ain’t seen it in so long Ev’rything’s gonna work out fine. Ev’rything’s gonna be alright, it’s gonna be okay. I can see the light of a clear blue morning. I can see the light of a brand new day. I can see the light of a clear blue morning.
Choral Union “Still We Sing” Cantate Domino
Danté Webb, conductor
Cantáte Dómino cánticum nóvum: cantáte Dómino, ómnis térra. Cantáte Dómino, et benedícite nómini éjus. Annuntiáte ínter géntes glóriam éjus, in ómnibus pópulis mirabilia éjus.
Hans Leo Hassler (1564–1612)
Sing to the Lord a new song: Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, and bless His name. Proclaim His glory among the nations, and His wonders among all people. Psalm 96: 1-3
There is Sweet Music Here
Corey Sullivan, conductor
Daniel Gawthrop (b. 1949)
There is sweet music here that softer falls than petals from blown roses on the grass, Or night dews on still waters between walls of shadowy granite in a gleaming pass; Music that gentlier on the spirit lies, than tir’d eyelids upon tir’d eyes; Music that brings sweet sleep down from the blissful skies. Here are cool mosses deep, And through the moss the ivies creep, And in the stream the long-leaved flowers weep, And from the craggy ledge the poppy hangs in sleep. Alfred Lord Tennyson
Rise Up, My Love
James McCray (b. 1938)
Leslie Kupetz, flute Nicole Davis, conductor
Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For lo! The winter is past, and the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in the land. I am my beloved’s and she is mine. (Song of Solomon 2:10-12) Belong
Melissa Hinds, conductor
Jocelyn Hagen (b. 1980)
Home is home no longer. I’m grown and gone, Where will I belong? Could I belong with you? Could I shelter and share bread with you? Could we belong? The house is sold. The family scatters. Sisters, brothers far away. Could you belong with me? Would you shelter and share bread with me? Could we belong? Our country boils with anger. Bullets fly, friendships shatter. Life is short. But life, it matters. Come, you belong with me. We’ll shelter and share bread together. We belong. Marisha Chamberlain
Soon Ah Will Be Done
Patrick Chiu, conductor
African-American Spiritual arr. William L. Dawson (1899–1990)
Soon ah will be don’ a-wid de troubles ob de worl’, goin’ home t’ live wid God. I wan’ t’ meet my mother, I goin t’ live wid God. No more weepin’ an’ a wailin’, I’m goin’ t’ live wid God. I wan’ to’ meet my Jesus, I’m goin’ t’ live wid God.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Michael Hanawalt is Associate Professor of Music Education and Director of Graduate Choral Studies at Florida State University, where he conducts the Chamber Choir, teaches graduate courses in conducting and choral literature, and serves as Artistic Director for the Tallahassee Community Chorus. Dr. Hanawalt was a founding member of the professional male vocal ensemble Cantus, serving as both its Executive Director and singing as part of the touring ensemble. Throughout his tenure with the organization, he recorded 12 CDs and performed in or oversaw the booking of over 500 concerts, including collaborations with the King’s Singers, the Boston Pops, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Minnesota Orchestra. Dr. Hanawalt is active as a tenor soloist and has won competitions sponsored by the Schubert Club and Thursday Musical. Recent solo performances include Mozart’s Requiem at Tarleton State University (TX) and Westfield State University (MA), Evangelist in Bach’s Matthäus-Passion at the Bethany College Messiah Festival of the Arts, and Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. He regularly serves as guest conductor for honor choirs, and his choral arrangements are published by Boosey & Hawkes, the Niel A. Kjos Music Company, and Colla Voce. Dr. Hanawalt holds the BM in Vocal Performance from St. Olaf College, the MM in Choral Conducting from Michigan State University, and the PhD in Choral Music Education from Florida State University.
University Chamber Choir Personnel Dr. Michael Hanawalt, Director Christopher R. Phalen and Khyle B. Wooten, Assistant Directors Soprano 1 Morgan Luttig Brianna Martin Cecilia Skrocki Sarah Wolff
Alto 1 Lisa Foltz Maclain Hardin Morgan Healey Emily Thompson
Tenor 1 Conner Fabrega Adam Griffiths Corey Sullivan Cody Widdon
Bass 1 Robby Bukovic Patrick Chiu Bobby Duggleby Christopher Phalen
Soprano 2 Lauren Healey Melissa Hinds Hannah Valdez
Alto 2 Mary Botter Nicole Davis Yuko Hori Hailey Meyer Lauren Ramey
Tenor 2 Carlton Kilpatrick Bob Lovins Michael Mello Danté Webb
Bass 2 Brett Epperson Matthew Morrison Ethan Soledad Khyle Wooten
Choral Union Personnel Dr. Michael Hanawalt, Director Patrick Chiu, Nicole Davis, Brett Epperson, Melissa Hinds, Morgan Luttig, Hailey Meyer, Matthew Morrison, Lauren Ramey, Corey Sullivan, and DantĂŠ Webb, Assistant Conductors Soprano FaithAnn Bagley Elena Bonkov Sarah Burns Braidery Camacho Cait Couch Kayla Duncan Sophia Gannaoui Gabriela Gaya Isabelle Gonzalez Bridget Gorder Melissa Hinds Katelyn Johnson Ellie LaJeunesse Grace Lengacher Ashley Lewis Morgan Luttig Taylor Mair Ruth Nosacka Nicole Parra Em Primavera Julia Rinehart Samantha Rivera Savannah Schleich Megan Sheehy Hannah Silverstein Jaiden Smith Kayla Sperlak My Linh Tinnirella Caitlin Yong
Alto Jennifer Carneiro Iris Cheng Nicole Davis Skylar Derr Rebecca Gardner Darby Lestin Arden Mayor Hailey Meyer Lauren Ramey Alejandra Ramirez Amber Riggs Corinne Roberts Lauren Ramey Camila Rodriguez Adrianna Sabat Olivia Tiseo Tess Vreeland Madison Walker
Tenor Deonte Clarke Marcelo Felix Joseph Gill Michael Haves Leslie Kupetz Jeremy Roldan Oliver Schoonover Corey Sullivan John Valencia-London Charles Vega DantĂŠ Webb
Bass Myles Baron Daniel Bothma Patrick Chiu Johnathan Couch Brett Epperson Justus Evans Dylan Hardisty Matthew Morrison Jalen Smalls Sean Solomon Hooper Stevens Thomas Thai Theron Wakefield Kaleb Ward Jack Wolfe Sebastian Yustiz
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