Sounds of the
Season 2010 Performance Page
Last updated
December 23, 2010. Click here to view change log.
What a season it
was! Rehearsing from August 31st through early December, 100’s of hours
were donated as so much effort went into this massive production.
Marlene Stanley and
Lori Hicks did a fabulous job of selecting pieces that would provide both
delight and challenge to the performers and a great evening of entertainment to
those who attended the performances.
The city of South
Jordan provided funding which paid for, among other things, the sheet music.
$30 per person for 140 singers was not cheap. And then there was music for the
orchestra, practice halls, and much more to pay for.
The first
performance day arrived and amidst the worst blizzard and fog/inversion of the
year, people traveled from the south valley to the LDS Assembly hall on Temple
Square in downtown Salt Lake. What a magical experience it was to perform in
that great hall!
Fortunately by the
following week, the weather had greatly improved and we were closer to home.
Our experience at Bingham High School was none the less filled with excitement
and drama.
On the day of dress
rehearsal, one of our performers fainted standing about 5 feet from stage right
on the top riser. What a scare to both her and all of us!
It is always
amazing to see so many people come together in one performance. The hustle of
last minute costuming, stage positioning, lighting and sound…. it all fell in
place as Marlene picked up her baton and the program began!
The second night’s
performance at Bingham brought even more drama. A performer fainted standing
about 5 feet from stage right on the top riser. Exactly the same spot where
that had occurred two nights previous! (I’m thinking nobody should stand in
that spot!) A little later in the program, yet another performer fainted. This
time the performer did not go down gently!
The spirit of this
great group of volunteers carried an air of love and generosity that permeated
every rehearsal, every activity that lead to the performance dates. This writer
cherished every moment!
Printed Program
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The Audio Program
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It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas
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Arr. Mark Hayes
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Narration
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Tim Nicolaysen
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Winter Wonderland of Snow
Soloists – Merrilee Zielke,
Rachel Morris, Lyman Moulton & Stan Page
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Arr. Mark Hayes
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The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy
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Arr. John Leavitt
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Masters in This Hall
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Arr. Harry Simeone
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Christmas Tidings
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Arr. Mark Hayes
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Rudolph The
Red-Nosed Reindeer and Sleigh Ride
Piano Duet – Lori Hicks & Jamee Talbot
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Arr. Merkur
and Edwards
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What Child is This?
We Need a Little Christmas
Woodwind Trio – Barbara Peterson-Oboe, Brian Peteson-Bassoon,
& Stephanie Nelson-Flute
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Traditional – Arr. Jerry Herman
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Narration
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Welcome! Welcome! ‘Tis the Season!
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Arr. George L. O. Strid
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God Rest You
Merry, Gentlemen with Tchaikowsky’s Nutcracker
Suites
Four Hand Piano – Lori Hicks and Jamee Talbot
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Arr. Larry Shackley
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Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Soloist – Cydnie Dial
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Arr. Robert Sterling
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As Long As There’s Christmas
Soloists – Julie Taylor & John Peckham
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Arr. Mac Huff
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The Twelve Days of Christmas
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Arr. Lara Hoggard
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In Dulci Jubilo
Organ Solo – Norm Squires
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Arr. Dale Wood – Based on a 14th
Century Carol
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Carol of the Bells
The Holly and the Ivy
Silent Night with Joy to the World
The Bountiful Bells – Directed by Janet Seamons
with Brooke Ruff, Larry Baird, & Jerry Hatch
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Narration
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Santa Claus Is Comin’
to Town
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Arr. Paul Langford
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I Wish You Christmas
Video Presentation by Graphic Designer Matt Tanner
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Words & Music by John Rutter
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Silent Night
Soloists – Melissa Nielsen & Lori Cornell
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Arr. JC Cook
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Narration
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Angels We Have Heard on High
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Arr. John Longhurst
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Processional for
Christmas
(with “O Come, All Ye Faithful”)
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Arr. Benjamin Harlan
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