Parkway Northeast MS Choirs Fall Concert November 29, 2012 Greater Grace Church, 7:00 pm
Concert Reminders: Please turn off all electronic devices Keep in mind that tonight’s performance is being recorded professionally o Please keep noises during each selection to a minimum o NO TALKING, please! Support our students by applauding politely o A song is officially over when the director’s arms come down to his or her sides. If you need to enter or exit the auditorium for any reason, do so during applause between songs. Please stay for the entire concert out of respect for all performers.
6 th Grade Choir Jordan Black and Raynard Brown, directors Karen Rocchio, accompanist
“Cantate Domino” Traditional Latin Text Additional Words and Music by Jay Althouse
“Al Shlosha D’Varim” Traditional Hebrew Text Music by Allan E. Naplan Soloist: Sydney Eikmann
“¡Cantar!” Words and Music by Jay Althouse
“Dreams that Children Dream” Words and Music by Ruth Elaine Schram and Celsie Staggers
“Good King Kong Looked Out” PDQ Bach
“Metsa Tellgramm” “The Woodpecker’s Warning” Text by Ira Lember, English Text by Steve Swanson Music by Uno Naissoo Percussionist: Mckenzie Thompson
7 th Grade Concert Choir Jordan Black and Raynard Brown, directors Karen Rocchio, accompanist
“Gloria Deo!” (7 th Grade Girls) Traditional Latin Text Music by Mary Lynn Lightfoot
“Gratias Agimus Tibi” Traditional Latin Text Music by Lon Beery
“Shenandoah” Traditional American Folk Song Arrange by Brad Printz
“Bonse Aba” Traditional Zambian Folk Song Arrange by Victor C. Johnson Percussionists: Maana Blake, Myah King, Alise Robinson, Sanchita Sharma
“Let Me Ride (Swing Down Chariot)” Traditional Spiritual Arrange by Roger Emerson
“When I Am Silent” (7 th & 8 th Grade Girls) Words and Music by Joan Varner
“Come Travel With Me” (7 th and 8 th Grade Boys) Words and Music by Scott Farthing
North by Northeast Show Choir Jordan Black and Raynard Brown, directors
“If You’re Out There” Words and Music by John Stephens, DeVon Harris, Kawan Prather and Marcus Bryant Recorded by John Legend Arranged by Mark Brymer
8 th Grade Concert Choir Jordan Black and Raynard Brown, directors Karen Rocchio, accompanist
“Laus Deo” Traditional Latin Text Music by John Leavitt
“Stars I Shall Find” Words by Sara Teasdale Music by Victor C. Johnson
“Niska Banja” Romani Dance Arranged by Nick Page Soloists: Marissa Johnson and Timothy Elliott
“Tshotsholoza” Traditional South African Song Arranged by Jeffrey L. Ames Soloists: Jack Faron, Michael Ney, Duke White Percussionists: Adrion Bateman, Jakoby Colls
6 th Grade Choir Members
7 th Grade Choir Members
8 th Grade Choir Members
Special Thanks To: Bishop L.O. Jones, Chana Wooden, and the congregation and staff at Greater Grace Church Mrs. Robin Shulman Custodial and Maintenance Staff – Parkway Schools Faculty and Staff of NEMS Mr. Brian Reeves Dr. Kim Brandon Dr. Derek Scott Dr. Grace Lee Dr. Joey Scott Mrs. Sandy Collins Mrs. Karen Rocchio Mrs. Mary Ney and the parents and supporters of NEMS Choir ENCORE Ms. Emily Matthews