SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 | 7 PM IN THE CHURCH
WELCOME
Thank you for joining us for tonight’s Saint Michael Presents concert! We are so pleased to welcome Cantus to our worship space. Their uniquely engaging style is sure to be a gift to you.
At Saint Michael and All Angels, we are proud to present this concert series as a gift to you, our neighbors. Saint Michael is a thriving parish with extraordinary outreach and beautiful worship. This evening’s concert represents the vitality and importance of music ministry at Saint Michael.
Our growing chorister program offers an exceptional opportunity for children from pre-K to high school based in our rich Anglican cathedral heritage. If you are looking for a church home, we encourage you to join us for worship on Sundays or get involved in our music program as we celebrate God’s goodness. We are especially grateful to the patrons whose generosity makes it possible for Saint Michael to present these concerts at no cost to you. We hope that this gift to our community will entertain, enlighten, and inspire you, and we hope you will be back very soon.
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The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata, Rector
PROGRAM ORDER
What a Wonderful World
When I Grow Up
Fifteen
I Would Live in Your Love
Wedding Qawwali
I Remember it Well
Bob Thiele, George David Weiss arr. Paul John Rudoi
From Matilda: The Musical, Tim Minchin arr. Jacob Christopher
Taylor Swift, arr. Jacob Christopher
Christopher H. Harris
A .R. Rahmann, arr. Ethan Sperry
Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe
Landslide Stevie Nicks
Wanting Memories
Ysaÿe M. Barnwell
Intermission
Traumlicht (Dream Light) Richard Strauss
Gagot (Mess) Sydney Guillaume
Spes (Hope) Mia Makaroff
Light of a Clear Blue Morning
Dolly Parton, arr. Craig Hella Johnson
When We Sing Rosephanye Powell
Over the Rainbow
Harold Arlen & E.Y. "Yip" Harburg arr. Alec Schumacker
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
Music and text by Bob Thiele (1922–1996) and George David Weiss (1921–2010) arr. Paul John Rudoi (b. 1985)
Our little world
I see trees of green Red roses too I see them bloom For me and you And I think to myself What a wonderful world
I see skies of blue And clouds of white
The bright blessed day The dark sacred night And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow So pretty in the sky Are also on the faces Of people going by
I see friends shaking hands Saying, "How do you do?" They're really saying I love you
I hear babies cry I watch them grow They'll learn much more Than I'll ever know And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Our little wonderful world
WHEN I GROW UP
from Matilda: The Musical Music and text by Tim Minchin (b. 1975); arr. Jacob Christopher (b. 1983)
When I grow up
I will be tall enough to reach the branches That I need to reach to climb the trees You get to climb when you're grown up.
And when I grow up I will be smart enough to answer all The questions that you need to know The answers to before you're grown up.
And when I grow up I will eat sweets every day
On the way to work, and I will Go to bed late every night (we’ll stay up till ten!)
And I will wake up When the sun comes up, and I Will watch cartoons until my eyes go square And I won't care 'cuz I'll be all grown up…
When I grow up I will be strong enough to carry all The heavy things you have to haul around with you When you’re a grown-up
And when I grow up I will be brave enough to fight the creatures That you have to fight beneath the bed each night To be a grown-up.
And when I grow up I will have treats every day.
And I'll play with things that mum pretends That mums don't think are fun.
And I will wake up When the sun comes up, and I Will spend all day just lying in the sun And I won't burn 'cause I'll be all grown-up! When I grow up.
FIFTEEN
Music and text by Taylor Swift (b. 1989); arr. Jacob Christopher
You take a deep breath
And you walk through the doors
It’s the morning of your very first day. You say hi to your friends you ain’t seen in a while Try and stay out of everybody’s way.
It’s your freshman year
And you’re gonna be here for the next four years
In this town.
Hoping one of those senior boys Will wink at you and say “You know, I haven’t seen you around before.”
‘Cause when you’re fifteen
And somebody tells you they love you, You’re gonna believe them. And when you’re fifteen, Feeling like there’s nothin’ to figure out, Well, count to ten, take it in.
This is life before you know who you’re gonna be At fifteen.
You sit in class next to a red-head named Abigail
And soon enough you’re best friends, Laughing at the other girls
Who think they’re so cool. We’ll be outta here as soon as we can.
And then you’re on your very first date
And he’s got a car, And you’re feeling like flyin’ And your momma’s waiting up
And you’re thinking he’s the one And you’re dancin’ ‘round your room when the night ends.
‘Cause when you’re fifteen
And somebody tells you they love you, You’re gonna believe them. And when you’re fifteen
And your first kiss makes your head spin round
But, in your life you’ll do things
Greater than dating the boy on the football team
But I didn’t know it at fifteen.
When all you wanted
Was to be wanted,
Wish you could go back
And tell yourself what you know now…
‘Cause when you’re fifteen
And somebody tells you they love you, You’re gonna believe them.
And when you’re fifteen, Don’t forget to look before you fall.
I’ve found time can heal most anything And you just might find who you’re supposed to be.
I didn’t know who I was supposed to be At fifteen.
I WOULD LIVE IN YOUR LOVE
Music by Christopher H. Harris (b. 1985); Text by Sara Teasdale (1884 –1933)
I would live in your love as the sea-grasses live by the sea, borne up by each wave as it passes, drawn down by each wave that recedes;
I would empty my soul of the dreams that have gathered in me; I would beat with your heart as it beats, I would follow your soul as it leads.
WEDDING QAWWALI
Music and text by A.R. Rahman (b. 1967); arr. Ethan Sperry (b. 1971)
Mubaraqa!
Sohna mera sohna, maahi sohna
Mera rang de lalaariya
Rang de dupatta mera, rang de lalaariya
Mil gaya, mujhe mil gaya
Rahmaton ka rang khil gaya
Sab gale mile shagun manye e
Sanja ke geet sunaye e Paraji Pera Liya
Translation: Congratulations!
My darling is like gold
Color me red
Color my veil in red Apply red henna to my palms
I have found
All my prayers are blooming in color Let’s all embrace and follow the rituals Let’s sing songs for my beloved With our scarves flowing under our legs
I REMEMBER IT WELL
from GIGI
Music by Frederick Loewe (1901–1988); Text by Alan Jay Lerner (1918–1986)
We met at nine (We met at eight) I was on time (No, you were late)
Ah yes, I remember it well
We dined with friends (We dined alone)
A tenor sang (A baritone)
Ah yes, I remember it well
That dazzling April moon
There was none that night And the month was June That's right, that's right It warms my heart to know that you Remember still the way you do
Ah yes, I remember it well
How often I've thought of that Friday (Monday) night When we had our last rendezvous And somehow I foolishly wondered if you might By some chance be thinking of it too
That carriage ride (You walked me home) You lost a glove (I lost a comb) Ah yes, I remember it well
That brilliant sky (We had some rain)
Those Russian songs (From sunny Spain?) Ah yes, I remember it well
You wore a gown of gold (I was all in blue) Am I getting old? (Oh no, not you)
How strong you were How young and gay
A prince of love in every way
Ah yes,I remember it well
LANDSLIDE
Music and text by Stevie Nicks (b. 1948)
I took my love, and I took it down I climbed a mountain, and I turned around And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills When the landslide brought me down
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love? Can the child within my heart rise above? Can I sail through the changin' ocean tides? Can I handle the seasons of my life? Oh, I don’t know.
Well, I've been afraid of changin' 'Cause I've built my life around you But time makes you bolder Children get older And I'm getting older, too.
Well, I've been afraid of changin' 'Cause I've built my life around you But time makes you bolder Even children get older And I'm getting older, too.
So take this love, and take it down
Oh, if you climbed a mountain and you turned around And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills Well maybe the landslide will bring you down.
WANTING MEMORIES
Music and text by Ysaÿe M. Barnwell (b. 1946)
I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes.
You said you'd rock me in the cradle of your arms. You said you'd hold me ‘til the storms of life were gone. You said you'd comfort me in times like these and now I need you. And now I need you...And you are gone.
So, I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes.
Since you've gone and left me, there's been so little beauty, But I know I saw it clearly through your eyes. Now the world outside is such a cold and bitter place. Here inside I have few things that will console. And when I try to hear your voice above the storms of life, then I remember all the things that I was told.
Yes, I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes.
I think on the things that made me feel so wonderful when I was young. I think on the things that made me laugh, made me dance, made me sing. I think on the things that made me grow into a being full of pride. I think on these things, for they are true.
And I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes.
I thought that you were gone, but now I know you're with me. You are the voice that whispers all I need to hear. I know a "Please," a "Thank you," and a smile will take me far. I know that I am you and you are me, and we are one. I know that who I am is numbered in each grain of sand. I know that I am blessed again and again.
Yes, I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes.
TRAUMLICHT (DREAM LIGHT)
Music by Richard Strauss (1864–1949); Text by Friedrich Rückert (1788–1866)
Ein Licht im Traum Hat mich besucht, Es nahte kaum, Und nahm die Flucht.
Der Blick ist tief Hier eingesenkt, Den, als ich schlief, Du mir geschenkt.
Hell dämmert mild Am Tage wach, O Nachtgebild, Dein Glanz mir nach.
Komm oft, O Stern, In meiner Ruh! Dir schließ' ich gern Die Augen zu.
Translation: A light in a dream Visited me, It barely approached, Then took flight.
The gaze sank Deeply within here, The gaze that as I slept You bestowed upon me.
Brightly and mildly dawns, Waking during the day, Oh night-time image, Your effulgence again for me.
Come often, oh star, During my repose! For you I gladly
GAGOT (MESS)
Music by Sydney Guillaume (b. 1982); Text by Gabriel T. Guillaume
Depi maten m’leve m’ape monte desann, Mwen kouri toupatou tankou yon chyen ki fou.
Mwen pale, mwen chante, mwen dòmi, mwen leve;
Mwen priye, mwen rele, se gagòt sou gagòt.
Gagòt isit, gagòt lòtbò.
Gagòt anwo, gagòt anba, Gagòt toupatou, se gagòt sou gagòt.
Gagòt nan lide mwen, Gagòt nan zak mwen yo,
Gagòot nan paròl mwen, Gagòt nan vizyon mwen.
Tout bagay yo mele:
Lapenn ak lajwa, ledout ak lafwa, Degoutans ak lespwa, le byen avèk le mal.
Tèt mwen vire, li vire,
Tout bagay yo mele.
Gad’on gagòt!
Maten apre maten, m’ap livre yon batay; Kontredans lavi-a rekòmanse chak jou.
Mwen chante, mwen danse, Mwen rele: “Viv lavi!”
Bridsoukou sanzatann mwen tounen nan gagòt.
Nan mitan gagòt sa mwen deside chèche, Chèche, chèche konnen, konen sa k’ap pase.
Mwen fouye, mwen mande, mwen fini pa trouve
Jouk andedan kè mwen
Solisyon gagòt sa:
La vie d’ici-bas est un combat de tout instant
Que l’on ne peut gagner qu’un moment à la fois.
Apre lannuit se la jounen.
Apre lapli solèy leve.
Apre gagòt, apre gagòt…se kè poze. Se jefò nan soufrans ki pote delivrans.
Ah! Ainsi soit-il!
Translation:
Since I rose this morning, I’ve gone through ups and downs, Running around in circles like a crazy, mad dog. I speak, I sing, I sleep, I rise; I pray, I scream, it’s mess upon mess.
It’s a mess here, it’s a mess there, A mess up, a mess down, Mess everywhere, it’s mess upon mess.
Messy are my thoughts, Messy are my actions, Messy are my words, Messy is my vision.
Everything is entangled: Pain and joy, doubt and faith, Disgust and hope, good and evil. My head is spinning and spinning, Everything is entangled. What a mess!
Morning after morning, I fight a battle; The contredanse of life recommences daily. I sing, I dance, I yell: “Hooray!” Suddenly and swiftly I am back in a mess.
In the midst of this mess I decide to search, To search for an understanding to what is happening. I dig, I seek, and I finally find In the very depth of my heart The solution to this mess.
Life before death is a battle of every instant That can not be won but one moment at a time.
After the night comes the day.
After the rain the sun rises.
After messes, after messes…the heart settles. It’s striving in suffering that brings redemption.
Ah! So be it!
SPES (HOPE)
Music by Mia Makaroff (b. 1970); Sami text by Nils Aslak Valkeapää (1943–2001)
Quis talis, ut sapiens est? Et quis cognovit solutionem rerum?
Biekka oapmi lean muhto liikká ealán ja dat lea vissa eallima dárkkuhus
Ealán odne dál ja dás ja just dat lea madoheapme de in eali sat ihttin nu ja máid dasto
Non est in hominis potestate dominari super spiritum nec cohibere spiritum nec habet potestatem supra diem mortis
sapientia hominis illuminat vultum eius et durities faciei illius commutatur
Translation: Who is like the wise? Who knows the explanation of things?
I belong to the wind, but I live, maybe that is the meaning of life. I live here and now… I won’t be alive tomorrow. That is the way – and so what.
As no one has power over the wind to contain it, so no one has power over the time of their death.
A person’s wisdom brightens their face and changes its hard appearance.
LIGHT OF A CLEAR BLUE MORNING
Music and text by Dolly Parton (b. 1946) arr. Craig Hella Johnson (b. 1962), adapted by Richard Gabrillo
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 adawning.
I’ve been looking for the sunshine ‘Cause I ain’t seen it in so long. Everything’s gonna work out fine. Everything’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. Everything’s gonna be alright, it’s gonna be okay.
WHEN WE SING
Music and text by
Rosephanye Powell (b. 1962)
When we sing, When we sing, When we sing, we are one. Come, let’s sing, oh yes, everybody,
When we sing we’re breathing together, living life in harmony. Every heartbeat pulsing together when we sing.
When we sing, we’re one mind and body, joining heartbeats through our song. Every breath we take is together, when we sing.
Through our songs, we live, we love, we breathe as one community in harmony. In times of war, our songs bring peace, they ease our troubled minds.
Inhaling, exhaling, we’re breathing together, We’re being, we’re feeling, we’re sharing, while singing together.
We sing for joy, peace, life, that’s why we sing. So let us always sing our songs!
OVER THE RAINBOW
Music by Harold Arlen (1905-1986); Text by E.Y. "Yip" Harburg (1896–1981)
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high, There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue, And the dreams that we dare to dream really do come true.
Someday I’ll wish upon a star And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away, above the chimney tops that’s where you’ll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly, Birds fly over the rainbow. Why then, oh why can’t I?
MEET CANTUS
TENORS
Jacob Christopher
Member Since: 2016
Hometown: Chippewa Falls, WI
Education: B.A. Vocal Performance, Luther College
Alexander Nishibun
Member Since: 2019
Hometown: Flaherty, KY
Education: M.M. Vocal Performance, New England Conservatory of Music; B.A. Music, Huntingdon College
Paul John Rudoi
Member: 2008-2016, present
Hometown: Keystone Heights, FL
Education: B.M. Vocal Performance, Hartt School at University of Hartford, M.M. Choral Conducting, University of Oregon
Paul Scholtz
Member Since: 2015
Hometown: Waverly, IA
Education: B.A. English, Luther College
BARITONES
Rod Kelly Hines
Member Since: 2021
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Education: M.M. Vocal Performance, Georgia State University; B.A. Vocal Performance, Claflin University
Jeremy Wong
Member Since: 2021
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Education: M.M., Vocal Performance, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa; B.M.A., Music, DePauw University
BASSES
Samuel Bohlander-Green
Member Since: 2013
Hometown: Webb City, MO
Education: B.M. Music Education, University of Missouri– Kansas City
Chris Foss
Member Since: 2008
Hometown: Council Bluffs, IA
Education: M.M. Choral Conducting, University of Nebraska; B.M Commercial Music, Millikin University
ABOUT CANTUS
Now in its 30th anniversary season, the “engaging” (New Yorker) low-voice ensemble Cantus is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The Washington Post has hailed the Cantus sound as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power” and refers to the “spontaneous grace” of its music making. The Philadelphia Inquirer called the group nothing short of “exquisite.”
As one of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles, Cantus has come to prominence with its distinctive approach to creating music. Working without a conductor, the members of Cantus rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each contributing to the entirety of the artistic process, creating programs that give voice to shared human experiences. As the Star Tribune has written, “The main hallmark of the Cantus sound has always been sheer quality and an unbroken belief in the special way that vocal music has of warming and invigorating the human spirit.”
Cantus enjoys a vigorous schedule of national and international touring, in addition to home concerts in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Cantus has performed at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, UCLA, San Francisco Performances, Tanglewood and Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival. Cantus also makes all of its home concerts available online. This pandemic-prompted innovation has brought the ensemble’s programs to audiences spanning 50 states and sixteen countries.
Cantus records for the UK-based Signum Classics label which has released the popular COVID-19 Sessions, Manifesto, and holiday album Into the Light. Cantus also has a deep catalog of recordings released on the group’s eponymous label.
Committed to the expansion of the vocal music repertoire, Cantus actively commissions new music and seeks to unearth rarely performed repertoire for low voices. Cantus has received commissioning grants from New Music USA, the National Endowment for the Arts, Chorus America, American Composers Forum and Chamber Music America. In 2023, Cantus was honored with the Alice Parker Fund Award from Chorus America that recognizes the exemplary work of an ensemble that respectfully and authentically presents works incorporating Black and Latinx traditions and experiences. In line with Cantus’ ongoing commitment to fostering new works for tenors, baritones, and basses, the ensemble has partnered with composer and former Cantus bass Timothy C. Takach and Graphite Publishing on the Cantus Choral Series, distributing Cantus’ signature arrangements and compositions for ensembles everywhere to perform and enjoy.
Cantus has a rich history of collaborations with other performing arts organizations, including the Minnesota Orchestra, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Boston Pops, Chanticleer, the Canadian Brass, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Lorelei Ensemble, Theater Latté Da and the James Sewell Ballet. The ensemble is heard frequently on both classical public radio nationwide and on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Integral to the Cantus mission is its commitment to preserve and strengthen music education in schools. Cantus works with more than 5,000 students each year in masterclass and workshop settings across the country and has been in-residence in 31 Minnesota high schools throughout their award-winning program’s 15-year history. In the 2023-24 season, Cantus deepened its commitment to students by creating the High School Mentorship program, which offers Cantus artists in-residence at one Twin Cities-based high school for the entirety of the school year. Cantus has also broadened its work by launching a yearly, statewide festival in partnership with American Choral Directors Association Minnesota catered to high school tenor and bass singers. Additionally, the ensemble hosts an annual Young and Emerging Composers Competition to encourage the creation of new repertoire through cash prizes, a performance, recording, and potential publication of winning composers.
ARTISTIC COUNCIL
Rod Kelly Hines — Tour Manager
Paul John Rudoi — Programming
Paul Scholtz — Communications
For more information contact Cantus: (612) 435-0046 | info@cantussings.org cantussings.org
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Bob Peskin — Interim Executive Director
Zachary Colby — Development Manager
Anne Todey — Concert and Operations Manager
Cantus is managed by: MKI Artists | (802) 658-2592 | MKIArtists.com
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Saint Michael Presents gratefully acknowledges and thanks our generous donors!
SFORZANDO
Mary & Jerry Andrlik
Arkay Foundation
Marla & Tony Briggle
Shannon Wilson Callewart
Nicole & Chris Girata
Pam Barbera
Nell Beck
Becky & Mike Casey
John Ellerman
Julie & Chuck Butterworth
Jane & Greg Greene
Michael & Sylvia Hood
Sandra & Dr. Fred Ciarochi
Margaret Cervin
Sally & Mark Cullum
Mary Louise & David Hopson
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Kelly Compton & DeWitt McCarter
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PRESTO
Louise & Guy Griffeth
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ARPEGGIO
Elizabeth & John Lang
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DOLCE
Kendall & Deanna Goodman
Barbara Kandel
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Mary & Matt Waller
Sherry & Robert Wilson
Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch
Erica & Charlie Sartain
Tricia & Tom Stewart
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Tig Thompson
Nancy Wilbur
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