Winter Vacation Days 2007-2008 II
Off to Chihuly @ Phipps Conservatory. I will drop off Kelly and Unka Sahnee, then go to retrieve my custom shoes at the cobbler shop (Cinderfella), retrieve my photos, and gas up the blue car.
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We then met William, Marissa, and Beatrice for games and fun. Kelly's friend, Sara, was retrieved from the train station and joined us all for brunch on Sunday.
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On Sunday, Dad, Mom, and Unka Sahnee attended noon Mass, where I was a nouvelle soprano. The choir sang:
Angels we Have Heard on High
Psalm 128 (Chepponis)
Christmastime Alleluia (Chepponis)
Gaudete
God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen
Then, Unka Sahnee and I went to the Andy Warhol museum, where there were exhibits by Bruce Nauman, Georgia O'Keefe, and Ron Mueck. We took pics in the green room at the Nauman exhibit; and enjoyed the Mueck sculptures, wondering how he made the hair grow so long.
We then went to see the presepio (another belen!) and trees at the Carnegie Hall of Architecture; during which time Dad and Mom drove Kelly and Sara to Morgantown for the New Year....to spend it in Elkins to ring in the year. After a short nap and dinner, we headed to William and Marissa's for a snack of pizza, and veggies and crisped pitas with dip, then a game of Carcasonne. Beatrice outlasted her Lolo in the playin'-in-the-living room. All had fun, and we hugged Unka Sahnee goodbye since he was having an early morning departure (during which I called Dad's cell phone to wish him safe voyages and a hello to our cousins on the West Coast).
Labels: art, Chihuly, family, farewell, games, museum, photography, photos, shoes, transportation
Winter Vacation Days 2007-2008
Yesterday I bought tickets to the Cathedral of Learning Holiday tours after lectoring at Mass (celebrated by Fr. Brian, served by John, and music ministry by Don). The tickets were for the last tour of the day, at 2:30. We all had breakfast, and then went to the Waterfront for shopping. After a quick bite to eat, Uncle Sonny and I attended the tour led by Michael of the first floor of Cathedral of Learning classrooms decorated for the holiday season. The tour went smoothly and was very informative. We visited the future Philippine Nationality Room, and I read my poem for him. We walked home and stopped by St. Paul Cathedral on the way back. Dinner was delicious, delivered by Dee Dee: Pancit luglug at pandan Jello and everything else mom has been cooking for the past half week. We watched Jeopardy; William and Beatrice arrived with presents, which we all opened; and then we finished our game of Celebrity after. We played "karaoke roulette," Kelly, Unka Sahnee, and I; well until midnight.
The "Green Tree" had disrobed sometime between the last time I had viewed it and yesterday.
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Today I went for my yearly check-up at the doctor's office. Upon returning, we all enjoyed lunch together. Then Dad, Unka Sahnee, and I went for a whirlwind tour of the city---the belen, a replica of the creche at Vatican City, ice skating at PPG place, and the lookout near one of the inclines (it was raining steadily by this time). We plan to go out to dinner this evening.
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Sushi Kim was great. Unagi-don for dinner, with five side dishes. Then we returned to play with Beatrice at Lolo and Lola's place. Then, after their departure, Mom, Unka Sahnee, Kelly, and I played a Taboo-fest in which we went through one whole side of a pack of cards....
Labels: biology, cold, color, dining, games, international culture, Philippines, Pilipino culture, Pittsburgh, PNR, poetry, seasons, singing, St. Paul Cathedral
Uncle Sonny's Arrival Day, December 2007
After recording a spot for my interview show and a newer episode of the show for RIS, I headed to a computer lab on campus, then home for lunch and relaxing with Kelly. Mom had left me a voicemail to get ready to take the bus to the airport to meet Uncle Sonny. Dad, Mom, and I caught the 28X to the airport, greeted Uncle Sonny with roses, carnations, and signs. We all caught the bus home to have dinner, watch Uncle Sonny open presents, plan for tomorrow, and do a little karaoke/Minus One. We looked up various people and Filipino agriculture on the internet.
Labels: berries, biology, family, Philippines, singing, transportation
I am Telling You
Here is another music video clip, this time of fifteen-year-old Filipina Charice Pempengco (clip sent by Auntie Teng) on her first appearance on American television, on Ellen DeGeneres's show. She has a rich, gospel alto voice in her selection.
Happy Boxing Day!
Labels: diaspora, music, Philippines, singing, talent, TV
Merry Christmas 2007
Dad and I served in television and music ministries for the 10 pm Christmas Eve Mass. I arrived ~8:45 and Dad around 9:30 for the prelude festivities. Mom and Kelly attended. The music ministry provided:
Prelude
Votre Bonte Grand Dieu
My Dancing Day (arr. by Near)
O Magnum Mysterium (G. Gabrieli)
Gaudete (arr. R. Batastini) during which Jess played handbells and I shared music with her
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
A Sound of Angels (C. Tye)
Fanfare and Variations on 'Noel Nouvelet'
Word of God
O Come, All Ye Faithful (arr. Cherwien)
Gloria of the Community Mass (R. Proulx)
Psalm 96 (Chepponis)
Christmastime Alleluia (Chepponis)
The Body and Blood of Christ
Where Shepherds Lately Knelt (C. Schalk)
Acclamations from the Community Mass by Proulx
Lamb of God from the Holy Cross Mass (D. Isele)
The First Nowell
Christmas Lullaby (J. Rutter)
Silent Night
Recessional and Postlude
Joy to the World (arr. Jenkins)
In dir ist Freude (J.S. Bach)
Some of us exchanged cards (an annual tradition for me); and Lisa, Nancy McA, and I shared festive necklaces. Lisa got Emily and Liz to don blinking necklaces, too.
How festive!
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After Mass we opened gifts and spoke to Joyce and family long distance. Then, it was time for the feasting. I went to bed, tired, at 2am.
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Dad had television ministry this morning at 8am. The rest of us slept in....I arrived at Mom and Dad's with dad at the computer and Kelly and Mom accompanying each other on accordian and piano (respectively). I sang Christmas carols, folk songs, and old favorites with them as a warm-up for choir this noon Mass. We sang pretty much the same tunes from last night, with some change in order and some edits. I came back and used the cozy blanket from Miranda and Benny for a nap.
Labels: Choir, Christmas, Church, music, singing, St. Paul Cathedral
Get Together Christmas 2007
Yesterday my family enjoyed the breakfast bar at Eat & Park was great with Mom, Dad, William, and Kelly. William brought his own organic pure maple syrup. MMMmmmGood. We all enjoyed our food and good company. William made plans to visit Marissa's family in Illinois, who are hosting Beatrice and Marissa right now.
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Kathy G. had a pleasant gathering at her lovely home, which is also beautifully decorated for the holidays. Don told the getting-to-the-airport story about the state trooper, and his mom, Laurie, and Tracy verified the facts. Various choristers and friends were there: Jess, Judi, Rick, Renee, Mary Beth, Jonathan, and Doug. We enjoyed a delicious brunch of spinach salad, fruit salad, chicken stew, rolls, and butter. The desserts were great--Prantl's almond torte, Renee's cherry squares, apple pie, candied nuts, nut drop cookies, and chocolate-nut-pretzel yummies. Everything was delicious.
We enjoyed conversation; dancing "ciggie & beer can" Santa; drinks; dancing "naughty" Santa; Jonathan's recounting of his trip to University College, Dublin; dancing "hip replaced-ment" Santa (and me, sitting); and Santa dancing with Don.
We chatted well past Don's return from playing the Sunday evening Mass. What a lovely way to spend the afternoon.
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Upon returning to Mom and Dad's home, Kelly and I partook of the fruits of Mom and Dad's labors: Tapa, longanisa, at suka at bawang, on rice, of course. We were pleased and enjoyed cookies afterwards. I can't hold a candle to my mom.
Labels: Choir, Christmas, dining, family, family-Marissa, friends, St. Paul Cathedral
Kelly's arrival day, December 2007
Tonight, after a nap, I greeted Kelly and Mom and Dad and I dined on spaghetti, shrimp and spinach soup, oranges, juices, and various cookies by mom (peanut butter & truffle, peanut butter and kiss, peanut butter and Andes mints; white chocolate key lime; white chocolate and macadamia nut); and cornic/ Corn Nuts--Ranch from the PA Turnpike. Kelly arrived via Murrysville/Monroeville. She shared some links with us of her in "more accordian fun", as well as one by her friends EMT hip hop song. Mom and I presented her with her birthday gifts of an Irish cable-knit hand bag and a Tibetan felted lotus design handbag. All of us gals kicked off our shoes and compared feet, discussing podiatrists and custom shoes. A good time was had by all.
Labels: Birthday, celebration, Christmas, dining, family, music, transportation, travel
Up Early
for laundry, to develop film, and to get a custom shoe fitting. (Already finished the laundry.)
Received my placard by mail this week.
Labels: accessibility, cleaning, photography, photos
(just) another Advent/Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Last night was (just) another Advent/Christmas choir rehearsal. We had:
Betty
Many guest singers (including Joe)
Loads of us!
the "scatter" arrangement at the end
Laura's sweet 16 birthday
Don's 3rd year of Christmas CDs
Kelly M's delish hummous and buffalo chicken dips, chips, and pita chips!
Labels: Choir, Christmas, Church, singing, tradition
Louis' Funeral Mass
About a dozen choir members, Ken at the organ, Daphne as cantor, and Don as our director provided music ministry for our fellow chorister and lector, Louis, who had passed away this week. The Mass was solemn, with sung pieces in Latin (Panis Angelicus) and in English. Frs. Tom Burke and Leo Vanyo concelebrated the Mass of Christian Burial.
The processional was "My Soul is Longing for Your Peace" (L. Deiss)
Psalm 23 (D. Wood) was sung
Chant Alleluia (#164) was sung before the Gospel
we sang Ave Maria (J. Biery)
Acclamations were from the Community Mass, with an Agnus Dei (plainsong)
we sang Panis Angelicus (Franck)
The Rite of Commendation was "Saints of God" (R. Proulx, #175)
Dismissal was chanted as "In Paradisum.")
Lou would have been happy to hear us sing Ave Maria, Biery's rendition.
The last funeral I had attended was Grandma's. After Louis' Mass, Nancy C. and I had a discussion about the grief process, and how one can feel close to those who have passed away...I hope that we can be the community Betty needs in her grief.
Labels: Choir, Church, farewell, Grandma, honor, music, singing, St. Paul Cathedral
"No piano?"
Mom said she called Kelly at 1am last night/this morning to wish her a happy birthday.
"No piano?" Kelly prompted...Mom responded that it was one o'clock in the morning.
So, I called her mobile phone at lunchtime...voicemail. Mom called her mobile phone, and we left a musical birthday voicemail medley; Mom, Dad, and I. Hopefully, she'll receive it and appreciate it...with piano!
Labels: Birthday, family, music, singing
Twelve Days of Christmas
Yesterday, as I rode the bus home, I noticed the one GREEN (deciduous) tree on the north side of the Cathedral of Learning once more, in its vainglorious self. Some of its leaves were gone, but it stands there in the 20-degree-Fahrenheit weather, with the snow blowing and falling horizontally. ?Perhaps it is a pear tree? (This link provided by my friend Lloyd).
Labels: Christmas, color, seasons, singing
Christian Leaders Fellowship: Christmas Festival 2007
Tonight I took a 71 bus downtown to the annual Christian Leaders Fellowship Christmas Festival. The Christmas Festival is an annual event. Rick sat a few rows in front of me, Jonathan and Maureen sat with Ornella, Doug, and Anjali. I could see the signer, Karen, Gretchen, and the soprano section of Dio choir, Don at the organ, and most of the choirs from where I sat in the 7th row of the orchestra center section.
After the concert, the bouncers kept us from meeting our friends on stage--but I had a chance to sign and talk with the signer. Maureen, Jonathan, and I headed home after some M&Ms in her car.
Labels: accessibility, Choir, Christmas, diocese of Pittsburgh, music, read, singing, Zubik
Advent Brailletones
Today Joe, Tina, JoAnne, and I headed to Tony's place in Oakland for an Advent/Christmas songfest. Sam and Liz were there, as were Louise and Dylan, Marty, Jonathan, and Don. We sang some lovely Christmas tunes, including "Night of Silence" (concurrently with "Silent Night," which was sang at St. Mary's the last years of Jeanne's tenure as the choir director in Marietta), some old standbys and one written by Katherine Lee Bates starting, "Kings of the East Are Riding." We enjoyed cranberry bread and wassail, too. Don departed for the choirs concert, Jonathan will depart tomorrow for an interview at University College, Dublin. We wished both of them good luck, and sang a happy birthday to Don.
Labels: Choir, Christmas, Church, music, seasons
Surprise Birthday Party
Today after noon Mass we celebrated a surprise birthday party for Don. We "hid" in the Assembly room of Synod Hall and All Of Us took pictures and sang, "Happy Birthday," and "For He's a Jolly Don Fellows," to welcome him and Fred M.
He was presented with an Oriental red rug for his office, and Lisa presented him with Rogaine ("a premature rug?"). We enjoyed white sheet cake and snacks. The choir was there; as were his coworkers, Renee, Pat P., Sr. Marietta and her sister, Sr. Jeanine, Fr. Breier; and CHOIReland tripsters, Kathy G. and Joan L. and her daughter, Michelle. Mary Jo and Paul were there, too. We all had a great time whilst the Steeler home game was broadcast on the radio, a game William attended in the snow/slush.
Labels: Birthday, celebration, Choir, games, Pittsburgh, St. Paul Cathedral
Loungin'
The past couple of days have meant no "work" work, only work around the house and neighborhood.
Yesterday, I lectored at Mass (Fr. Daniele celebrated, John served, and Don provided music ministry), I've organized my papers at Mom and Dad's home, mailed monthly bills, picked up files from work (where I ran into a coworker and her clan), made a CVS run for supplies for mom and I, napped, and wrapped presents.
This morning I organized my work files, napped, wrapped some more presents, read a few chapters of Musicophilia, and Mom, Dad, and I headed to William, Marissa, and Beatrice's home to join them and Les and Chere for homemade brunch. After brunch we retired to the living room to help Beatrice open presents. She was particularly taken by the cookie jar (similar to the one at the children's room at the public library) given to her by her grandparents. I gave Wawa a vintage Wizard of Oz pin, Marissa an Elvis Blue Christmas CD, and Beatrice 101 Songs for Children. I also delivered to Beatrice the gift from Luce. We all departed after the fold-out love seat was placed in the living room by William, Les, and Dad: William's family for an appointment on campus, Marissa's parents for Illinois, and my parents and I for Oakland. We won't be seeing Marissa's parents 'till early Spring.
Labels: children, Christmas, cleaning, family, family-Marissa, games, gift, music, organizing, seasons, singing, sleep, work
Our Lady Of Guadalupe; St. Lucy's Day 2007
Last night while Mom and I babysat Beatrice, Dad was at television ministry for the first Mass celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe in Pittsburgh. I caught snippets on television in my parent's master bedroom. The Mass was magnificent, replete with the Bishop celebrating Mass in Spanish, an estimated 1000 attendees from the Latino community, a statue of Our Lady, a mariachi band and two choirs from St. Regis, children bedecked in their native dress reading the general intercessions, and statements of thanks from Fr. Daniele.
In his homily (spoken first in Spanish, then in English), Bishop Zubik recited a line from Gracie Allen, who was encouraging her husband George Burns to be a man of hope. "Never put a period where God intends a comma," she said. Ken had informed me of this wonderful celebration, and I'm pleased that I could enjoy the festivities, even from afar.
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Today was the Memorial for St. Lucy. Fr. Brian celebrated Mass, John served, and Chris provided the music ministry. Bob H. lectored today. I always appreciate St. Lucy's day and all the Lucys in my life.
Labels: children, Choir, Church, diocese of Pittsburgh, international culture, light, Mass, music, Pittsburgh, singing, St. Lucy
Final Grades, Fall 2007
So pleased with myself...I tallied grades, met with the course coordinators, posted grades, and prepped the final answer sheets for return..all 94 hours before schedule!
My students will be pleased to see their grades posted before the 20th.
Labels: biology, excited, work
Administrative Stuff
I currently bemoan the administrative stuff I must do/endure, but it is the only thing that stands between me and my winter/Christmas break.
Continue on...
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This afternoon I tried to go for a swim at one of the pools on campus. A swim team was in place, so I headed to the weight room to use the equipment. Joy! They have the kind of bicycles I like, as well as "les immeubles physiques"/phys-ed furniture, which I need for my physical therapy. O, Joy!
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Kelly as well as Unka Sahnee are joining our family for the Christmas-y season. HooRayOO!
Labels: BAD, biology, excited, family, work
the Green (deciduous) Tree
When I rode the bus to the South Side this afternoon, I saw on the north side of the Cathedral of Learning "the" green (deciduous) tree that has decided to stay green through the cold up to this point in winter.
I do not know if it is due to warm soil below, but it is gaily adorned amidst its kindred (deciduous) trees that have gone leafless.
Labels: biology, color, global warming, seasons, soils, weather, work
Up early
to grade papers....It'll be unusually warm today, with highs in the mid-50s Fahrenheit. Fall has come and gone; winter's been here for a few weeks now.
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9:20 AM Wednesday, 12 December 2007
I heard on the radio this morning that it was a balmy 66 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday, breaking the temperature records by a degree---the temperature records set in the late 1800's. I noted when I went out yesterday that it was humid (due to the rain), warm, and there was that scent of burning wood (probably due to fireplaces). The combination was slightly reminiscent of my visits to the Philippines.
It was also very cold last night....
Labels: biology, global warming, light, Philippines, Pilipino culture, seasons, smell, weather, work
The grading home stretch
I'm currently >69.4% completed with grading papers. Time for a well-deserved rest. Whew!
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Monday, 10 Dec 07 18:30
Three-fourths completed with grading papers...
Labels: biology, work
St. Paul's Cathedral Concert Series--St. Paul Cathedral Choir, Crystal Strings, and Organ 2007
Today, after singing the noon Mass, the St. Paul Cathedral choir with other musicians held a concert in the 2007-2008 St. Paul's Cathedral Concert Series in Pittsburgh.
The choir was joined by the Crystal Strings quartet, and Kenneth Danchik on the organ. The string quartet was composed of David Seward, Crystal Lennartz (violin); Louise Farbman (viola); and Anne Simpson (cello). We were conducted by Donald K. Fellows, Cathedral music director.
The program consisted of:
Pastorale, from Christmas concerto, #8, op. 6 (Corelli)
Carol Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Remember Christians, All (Ravenscroft)
E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come (Manz)
My Dancing Day (arr. G. Near)
A Sound of Angels (C. Tye)
Organ SoloVotre Bonte Grand Dieu (C. Balbastre); Ken Danchik (organ)
Carol Away in a Manger
Coventry Carol (Martin Shaw)
Noel, We Sing (Louis Claude Daquin, arr. K. Danchik)
Carol What Child is This?
Organ SoloFantasia on "In dulci jubilo" (J.S. Bach); Ken Danchik (organ)
Where Shepherds Lately Knelt (Carl Schalk)
Carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Christmas Lullaby (John Rutter)
The first piece was played by the string quartet. During the concert, the carols were sung by all. When rehearsing this afternoon, Angela and I agreed that the Manz, Near, and Rutter pieces sounded much better after direction to "move" with the phrasing.
My parents, Beatrice, Marissa and her parents, and some of my friends came to hear me sing with the choir; including a former coworker, Mary Beth and Fred, Renee, and Fr. Don Breier (who appreciated us even before the concert started, during rehearsal). Beatrice was moved to vocalize with us; Mom's favorite piece was the Rutter piece, Dad liked the carol "Away in a Manger," and Chere appreciated the "Coventry Carol" by Shaw.
We had a chance to meet and greet our public after the concert, and I spoke with a woman from Palestine who appreciated the music about Bethlehem.
Labels: Choir, Christmas, Church, music, singing, St. Paul Cathedral, tradition
Annual Tea 2007
Yesterday was the Wellesley Alumnae annual tea. We enjoyed our individually-chosen flavored teas. I enjoyed an Irish tea with two lumps of sugar per cup with ample cream. There were savory tea sandwiches, sweet tartlets, and small scones with clotted cream. Kelly, our chapter president, caught us up on the current state-of-affairs at the college with brochures. There were about a dozen of us in attendance. Kelly, Lucy, Eileen, Amy, and I discussed everything from the recent article in the Post-Gazette (December 5, 2007, Magazine section) about the La Roche dance major who is working toward a career in law enforcement to the fact that Amy had interviewed the neurosurgeon from Oliver Sack's newest book, Musicophilia. She was quite struck with how matter-of-fact he was about his situation. Kelly and I had a chance to catch up with Stephanie, whom we have missed at recent events.
Labels: career, dance, dining, music, Wellesley
Low Gas Prices!
An honest error while entering computer data at a Wisconsin gasoline station led to prices not seen since the 1970's! Gasoline was being sold at pennies to the gallon, while the price of light, sweet crude hovers around $100/bbl.
The error was noticed by the local police, who saw cars lining up at the station after ten in the evening in a small Wisconsin town.
What was I doing when that price first hit? My family was on summer vacation in the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina. We were learning how to square dance, play ping pong, and I had added to my beginning doll collection a Native American doll. We were learning how to keep away from the blood-thirsty mosquitoes. It was a great trip, and I remember my Dad bemoaning the fact that gasoline was over 30 cents per gallon as we paid for a visit to the pumps.
Labels: dance, dolls, economy, family, games, transportation, travel
Happy St. Nicholas Day!
I was the pinch-hitting lector at morning Mass this morning with Fr. Brian celebrating, John serving, and Don providing music ministry. It was the Memorial of St. Nicholas, a saint of old, and I believe that children in the Nederlands and other countries place their shoes outside the door on St. Nicholas Eve to await receiving presents in their shoes. His day is celebrated by the Eastern and Western Churches alike.
After Mass, we joked about felled music stands (was it only a week ago when that stand "sprung"?) and lack of heat.
Well, back to the grading and administration of practical exams....
Labels: biology, Church, cold, lector, read, work
Pasko--FAAP Christmas Party 2007
Mom, Dad, William, Marissa, Beatrice, and I attended the FAAP Christmas Party this evening. We participated in the Raffle, Marketplace/palenke, Santa (Beatrice grabbed her mommy's neck in trepidation), the fiesta buffet tables, dessert tables, and drinks. There were dance performances by Alexandra K., and dancing by the general populace. I saw Jo-Anne, who called me from across the hall during the evening. Dr. Pat came to visit our table with the de las Alas. Eliseo is in town, and I had a chance to briefly chat with him as he worked on the PNR project with Warren at the end of the evening.
The gift exchange was followed by a snack of suman and arroz caldo. Pasko was held at Sullivan Hall of St. Mary of the Mount School on Mt. Washington. I delivered eight wreaths to our friends this evening.
Labels: celebration, Choir, dance, dining, Philippines, Pilipino culture, seasons
Laura's Farewell Party
All of us Intro Bio instructors and the support staff joined together to present a potluck to Laura to bid her a fond farewell as she embarks on her new position in the interpretive department of a Texas state park.
We spent the rest of our time setting up for the practical exam. Pratima and I "took" the exam, and consulted with our supers. Spoke with Laura and Ellen, too.
Labels: career, celebration, seasons, work
Heinz Chapel Choir Winter Concert 2007
This week Joe, Tina, Don, and I went to the faculty concert given by the Heinz Chapel Choir. They sang international holiday songs, including some old standbys such as "Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella," and there were songs for audience participation, such as "Silent Night." Vocalizes were important accents for many of the songs, a pleasant, fresh surprise for those songs.
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The concert consisted of an organ prelude, Coventry Carol, played by Steven Anisko; followed by
O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Medieval Chant, arr. Goldsmith)
Hymn to Mary (Icelandic, Sigurbjornsson)
Lo How a Rose (15th C. German, arr. Sheer/Goldsmith)
Christmas Day- 1666 (England, Chilcott)
followed by two verses of
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! sung by the choir and audience.
There was an organ interlude, In Dulci Jubilo (Marcel Dupre);
followed by
Pilgrims' Hymn (American, Stephen Paulus)
Jesus, the Light of the World (American folk hymn, arr. G.D. Elderkin)
Ave Maris Stella (Basque, Javier Busto)
Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella (French carol, arr. E. Lojeski)
followed by two verses of
Silent Night! sung by the choir and audience;
followed by the choir singing
Miserere mei, Domine (Italian, Gregorio Allegri)
See that Babe (Spiritual, N. Ryder)
Sweet Was the Song (American, arr. Tom Cunningham)
S'vivon (Israeli Hanukkah song, arr. Chilcott)
The Sleigh (Russian, R. Kountz)
Let It Snow! (20th C. American, Cahn-Styne/Richards)
Alleluia (American, Douglas Brenchley)
followed by two verses of
Joy to the World! sung by the choir and audience.
There was an organ postlude,
Magnificat Prima Toni (D. Buxtehude)
The choir was directed by John Goldsmith. I spotted Rachel H. in the choir, a former member of the St. Paul Cathedral Choir.
Labels: Choir, Christmas, Pittsburgh, seasons, singing, St. Paul Cathedral, work
