Holiday
Café
Showcase December 14, 2015
6:30pm
Cache La Poudre Middle School
“Live” on www.thecube.com
Special Thanks to Me Oh My! Coffee & Pie
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Vocal Jazz Ensemble The Christmas Song
(Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) By Mel Torme & Robert Wells
Program Notes Mel Torme co-wrote "The Christmas Song," it was a
surprise to many of his fans that when he recorded this full-length Christmas album for Telarc in 1992, it was his
first. The song was written during a blistering hot summer. In an effort to "stay cool by thinking cool“.
Percussion Ensemble Frosty the Snowman
Arranged by Chris Crockarell
Program Notes Frosty the snowman is written by Walter "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson. It was first recorded by Gene Autry and the Cass Country boys in 1950. Autry also recorded
another big hit named "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer". Like "Rudolph", "Frosty" has a TV show that plays every Christmas. Frosty is a fictional tale when a silk hat that kids found and put it on the snowman's head and he
magically came to life. He dances around with the kids, but he has to leave to go to the north pole because it is
getting to hot for him, and he will melt. He promises that he will come back next year. In 1950 the Frosty was a
book. Then they made a three minute animated short film to a 25 minute animated television special.
By Jarett Pitts
Mix Ensemble 1 Twelve Days of Christmas
Traditional
Arranged by Gustav Holst
Program Notes The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas
carol that enumerates in the manner of a cumulative song a series of increasingly grand gifts given on each of the
twelve days of Christmas. The song, published in England in 1780 without music as a chant or rhyme, is thought to
be French in origin. The Twelve Days of Christmas tunes of collected versions vary. The standard tune now associated with it is derived from a 1909 arrangement of a traditional folk melody by English composer Frederic Austin, who first introduced the now familiar prolongation of the verse "five
gold rings". By Louis Gaeta
Beginning Orchestra
Good King Wenceslas Arranged by Bruce Healey
Program Notes "Good King Wenceslas" is a popular Christmas carol that tells a story of a Czech king going on a journey in a harsh winter to give goods to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen. December 26th.
Beginning Orchestra
Advanced Orchestra
The Dreidel Song Arranged by Bruce Healey
Program Notes Dreidel is a wonderful song for the X-Mas time of year. Dreidel is a song that makes you feel really jolly for the holidays and happy. Dreidel was related to the Jewish
holiday Hanukkah so it would be a great song for Christmas and Hanukkah. This specific Dreidel song that
we are playing for you today was written arranged by Bruce Healey.
By Kylie Robertson
Advanced Orchestra March from “The Nutcracker”
By. P.I. Tchaikovsky
Program Notes “March From the Nutcracker” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is one of the most famous pieces composed for the Nutcracker play. Originally composed between February 1891 and the August of 1892, the piece is a very uplifting composition and one of the most recognized pieces in Tchaikovsky’s famous suite for the ballet. An interesting fact about the piece is that Tchaikovsky performed his suite long before
the actual debut of the Nutcracker ballet, making his score more appreciated than the ballet itself. Despite being one of
the most famous suites by Tchaikovsky, it was not one of his favorites because he had such strict guidelines from the choreographer that he didn’t feel he had much room to be
creative with the score. By Ethan Hlawaty
Advanced Orchestra
w/Day Dreamers Choir
Carol of the Bells By Peter Wilhousky & M. Leontovich
Version by Patrick Lierbergen
Bells: Cade Streeter
Program Notes "Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas Carol
composed in1904. The song is based on a folk chant known in Ukrainian as “Shchedryk” and is written as a
four-note ostinato motif. Wilhousky's lyrics are copyrighted, although the original musical composition is
not. It has been arranged many times for different genres, styles of singing and settings and has been covered by
artists and groups of many genres. The piece has also been featured in films, television shows, and parodies.
Mix Ensemble 2 African Noel
By Victor Johnson
Program Notes In this piece, many different combinations of percussion instruments with the low tone of the baritone make it a
good blend of sound, especially when a choir sings along. African Noel was performed by many choirs, including the
St. Olaf choir, an a cappella group that was founded in 1912. They have influenced many church and college level choirs around the country. In general, African Noel is great Kwanzaa piece for the holidays, and gives you that warm,
fuzzy feeling. By Michael Kabot
Cello Duet
Simple Gifts Arranged by Joseph Bracket
Program Notes The song simple gifts originates from 1848 written by
Joseph Brackett. He moved to Gorham, Maine to join the Shaker community in 1807. The song was written to show that it was good to live life simply. He was born in 1797
and died in 1882 at the age of 85. The song was not widely known until Aaron Copland used the melody in his ballet
Appalachian Spring in 1944. Since then it has been used as the inspiration for other works, including, Lord of the
Dance, Air and Simple Gifts, and many more. By Perry Ragouzis
Concert Choir The Little Drummer Boy
By Katherine Davis, Henry Omorati & Harry Simeone
Arranged by Jay Althouse
Drums: Michael Kabot
Program Notes The little drummer boy has been covered many times.
originally known as carol of the drum, the little drummer boy was based off of a poor boy who had a little toy drum.
By Connor Gaudet
Day Dreamers Choir Bidi Bom
By David Eddleman
Program Notes The famous classic, by David Eddleman, “Bidi Bom” is a cheerful song about the happy-ness of the holidays with
a joy-full, catchy, and fun tone. Many might have confused this happy song with Bidi Bidi Bom Bom- sung
by Selena Gomez. But is quite the opposite. By Ellie Mooney
Day Dreamers Choir
Concert Choir Crazy Carols
1. Tardy Bell Traditional Carol Melodies
Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Program Notes The song “Tardy bell” was a remake of the other
Christmas song “Jingle bells.” It was written by James lord Peirpont in (1822-1893) and was published as “One horse open sleigh” in 1852. In 1852 they changed the chorus of
the song and was written for a family thanksgiving. By Rayden Whitin
Please wait for applause until the end of all four pieces.
Thank You.
Day Dreamers Choir
Concert Choir Crazy Carols
2. O Christmas Tree Traditional Carol Melodies
Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Program Notes Oh Christmas Tree is a modified version of the 19th century lyrics
to O’ Tannanbam. Oh Tannanbam originated in Germany. The first
lyrics were to be noted from the 16th century. The lyrics we now
use came from the 19th century. Those lyrics are about bringing in
an evergreen tree and decorating it.
By Rehna Anliker
Please wait for applause until the end of all four pieces.
Thank You.
Day Dreamers Choir
Concert Choir Crazy Carols
3. When You Are Jolly Traditional Carol Melodies
Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Program Notes When Your Jolly is a fun and hilarious version of Deck the
Halls. with the fun of Ha Ha Ha,ing instead of Da La La,ing! Its the sound you make, When Your Jolly!!
By Zoee Laviolette
Please wait for applause until the end of all four pieces.
Thank You.
Day Dreamers Choir
Concert Choir Crazy Carols
4. We Wish You A Tasty Fruitcake Traditional Carol Melodies
Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Program Notes We Wish You A Tasty Fruit Cake is the same rhythm and tune as We Wish You A Merry Christmas but the lyrics
are different. The song Tasty Fruit Cake is suppose to be a good joyful song that brings happiness
By Isaac Gilbert
Please wait for applause until the end of all four pieces.
Thank You.
Field Trip
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“PIXAR IN CONCERT” COLORADO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
FIELD TRIP
SATURDAY JANUARY 16, 2016
DENVER, COLORADO
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Concert Band Jolly Ol’ Saint Nicholas
American Carol
Program Notes “Jolly Ol’ Saint Nicholas” is a Christmas song traditionally performed to a melody written by James Lord Pierpont of
which he used for the original version of “Jingle Bells”.
Concert Band
Symphonic Band Toboggan Run
Matt Conaway
Program Notes The song Toboggan Run is written by Matt Conaway and is
mainly for beginning bands. Matt Conaway wrote this song with the fun and exhilarating feel of sledding down a hill in mind. This song includes a part for timpani, bells,
flutes, trumpets, and 21 other instruments. Matt Conaway has written many songs, some of which have appeared at bowl games and basketball tournaments. Matt Conaway is also a band director and has taught many different levels of band, which results in his songs ranging in difficulty. All in all toboggan run is a great song that band students can
use to kick off the holiday and winter seasons. By Isabella White
Symphonic Band Here Comes Santa Claus
(Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
Arranged by Paul Murtha
Program Notes Here comes Santa Claus was recorded in 1947 by Gene Autry and Oakley Haldeman. This song was recorded by many other artists such as: Elvis Presley, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Andrews Sisters, Ray Conniff Singers, Alvin and
the Chipmunks, Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans, Willie Nelson, The Wiggles, Billy Idol, Bob Dylan,Mariah Carey and Chicago. It has also been on the show, Glee. Autry
first got the idea for the song when he was riding a horse in the “Santa Claus Lane Parade” in 1946. So sit back and
listen to “Here comes Santa Claus”. By Lauren Ivers
Flower
Raffle
Thank You
Paul Wood Florist
For your donation this evening!
Special thanks to Susan Castellon for coordinating this evening’s flowers.
Symphonic Band Hanukkah Dance
(Sevivon)
Arranged by Matt Conaway
Program Notes "Hanukkah Dance" is a fun Hanukkah song based off of
the traditional song "Sevivon". Hanukkah is a Jewish festival consisting of many religious and
musical traditions, including Hanukkah dance. The song has a joyful and light tone at the beginning, but
throughout the song it develops into a more fast paced, exciting piece. This piece is a wonderful way to diversify
your holiday sounds and experiences. By Ross Hodson
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