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August 16, 2015
– 22nd Anniversary Concert
First Presbyterian Church San Anselmo , CA |
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"Something Old, Something New"
Sing Contate Domino – Kevin A. Memley |
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— Chorale
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Sing Cantate Domino (Kevin A. Memley, 1971-)
Sing, sing, sing, sing … Cantate Domino. Cantate Domino canticum novum.
Cantate Domino omnis terra. Cantate Domino et benedicite nomini ejus.
Annuntiate de die in diem salutare ejus. Annuntiate inter gentes gloriam ejus.
Quoniam magnus Dominum et laudabilis nimis. Terribilis est super omnes deos.
Sing, sing, sing, sing … Cantate Domino!
Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing to the Lord all the land. Sing to the Lord and
bless his name. Declare his salvation from day to day. Declare God’s glory
among the nations. For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised. Feared
above all gods. Sing to the Lord a new song!
Kevin A. Memley is a refreshing and versatile composer whose works
can be heard around the world. Many of Consort Chorale’s members
were fortunate to be included in the performance of his "Magnificat"
with full orchestra at Carnegie Hall this past May. Kevin is a dear
friend of the entire chorale and we are blessed to have him serving
as recording engineer for this concert.
Dona Nobis Pacem (Joseph Gregorio, 1979-)
Dona nobis pacem.
Grant us peace.
Joseph Gregorio is an award-winning composer and conductor.
He was a professor of music theory and musicianship at the San
Francisco Conservatory of Music from 2008-2009. We are grateful
to his colleague, Dr. Alexandra Amati-Camperi, a member of our
chorale, for introducing his music to us.
Missa Brevis Boreal (Matthew Emery, 1991-)
Kyrie
Kyrie, eleison. Christe, eleison.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Sanctus
Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth: Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna
in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini: Hosanna in excelsis.
Holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the
highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
Agnus Dei
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Dona nobis pacem. Amen.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
Grant us peace. Amen.
Matthew Emery is a young Canadian composer with considerable
promise. His writing contains a maturity beyond his years that has
already caught the attention of conductors throughout the North
American continent.
REQUIEM CANTICORUM (James Whitbourn, 1963-)
1. Introit
Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis. Te decet
hymnus, Deus, in Sion; et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem. Misereatur nostri
omnipotens Deus et, dimissis peccatis nostris, perducat nos ad vitam aeternam.
Lord, grant them eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine on them. It is right,
Lord, to sing a hymn to you on Mount Zion; and our vows shall be carried out for
you in Jerusalem. May the omnipotent God have mercy on us and, wiping away
our wrongdoings, bring us to eternal life.
2. Pie Jesu
Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem.
Gentle Lord Jesus, give them rest.
3. Alleluia
Alleluia. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine: et lux perpetua tua luceat eis.
Alleluia. Lord, grant them eternal rest, and may light perpetual shine on them.
4. De profundis
De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine: Domine, exaudi vocem meam.
From the depths have I cried to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice.
5. Lux aeterna
Lux aeterna luceat eis Domine, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es.
Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Light eternal shine on them, Lord, with your saints for eternity, for you are full of
goodness. Lord, grant them eternal rest, and may perpetual light shine on them.
James Whitbourn is an English composer and conductor who began
his musical career with the BBC. He enjoys commissions from both
sides of the Atlantic and has three Grammy nominations to his name.
The Road Home (adapted by Stephen Paulus, 1949-2014)
Poem by Michael Dennis Browne, 1940
Tell me where is the road I can call my own, that I left, that I lost, so long ago? All these years I have wandered, Oh when will I know there’s a way, there’s a road that will lead me home? After wind, after rain, when the dark is done, as I wake from a dream in the gold of day, through the air there’s a calling from far away, there’s a voice I can hear that will lead me home. Rise up, follow me, come away is the call, with the love in your heart as the only song; there is no such beauty as where you belong, rise up, follow me, I will lead you home.
Stephen Paulus is one of America’s most celebrated composers with
more than 600 choral compositions, 400 orchestral works, many
operas and extended pieces. His music is performed world-wide. His
recent passing was a significant loss to the American classical music
community.
VESPERAE SOLENNES DE CONFESSORE K. 339 (Wolfgang A. Mozart, 1756-1791)
This beautiful Mozart work was first performed in September of 1780
in Salzburg. Mozart would have been about 24. Who commissioned
the work and in honor of what saint is unknown. It remains one of
Mozart’s most popularly performed works.
1. Dixit (Psalm 110)
Soloists: Soprano – Marty Friesen, Alto – Michele Baroody,
Tenor – David Raub, Bass – Jim Kamphoefner
Dixit Dominus Domino meo: sede a dextris meis: donec ponam inimicos
tuos, scabellum pedum tuorum. Virgam virtutis tuae emittet Dominus ex Sion:
dominare in medio inimicorum tuorum. Tecum principium in die virtutis tuae
in splendoribus sanctorum: ex utero ante luciferum genui te. Juravit Dominus,
et non poenitebit eum: Tu es sacerdos in aeternum secundum ordinem
Melchisedech. Dominus a dextris tuis, confregit in die irae suae reges. Judicabit
in nationibus implebit ruinas: conquassabit capita in terra multorum. De torrente
in via bibet: propterea exaltabit caput. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.
Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand, until I place your enemies as a
footstool for your feet. The rod of your power the Lord will send forth from Zion:
rule in the midst of your enemies. Sovereignty is with you on the day of your
strength, in the splendor of the Holy Ones: out of the womb before the light I
begot you. The Lord has sworn, and will not repent of it: you are priest forever
according to the order of Melchisedech. The Lord at your right hand crushes
kings in the day of His wrath. He will pass judgment on the nations; He will pile
up calamities, and shatter heads in many lands. He will drink from the rushing
stream on the way; therefore He shall lift up His head. Glory to the Father and
to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and forever,
and for generations of generations. Amen.
2. Confitebor (Psalm 111)
Soloists: Soprano – Beth Carter, Alto – Ruthann Lovetang,
Tenor – Michael Petersen, Bass – David Irvine
Confitebor tibi Domine, in toto corde meo: in consilio justorum, et congregatione.
Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates ejus. Confessio et
magnificentia opus ejus: et justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi. Memoriam
fecit mirabilium suorum, Misericors et miserator et justus: escam dedit timentibus
se. Memor erit in saeculum testamenti sui: Virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit
populo suo: Ut det illis hereditatem gentium: opera manuum ejus veritas et
judicium. Fidelia omnia mandata ejus: confirmata in saeculum saeculi, facta
in veritate et aequitate. Redemptionem misit Dominus populo suo: mandavit
in aeternum testamentum suum. Sanctum et terribile nomen ejus: initium
sapientiae timor Domini. Intellectus bonus omnibus facientibus eum: Laudatio
ejus manet in saeculum saeculi. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut
erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
I acknowledge you, o Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of the just and
in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord, chosen by all His desires.
I acknowledge as well the magnificence of His deeds; and His justice endures
from generation to generation. He has made memorials of His miracles, a
merciful and compassionate Lord. He gives food to those that fear Him. He will
remember forever His covenant. The power of His works will be announced
to His people. So that He may give them the inheritance of the nations; the
works of His hands are truth and justice. All His commandments are faithful,
confirmed from generation to generation, made in truth and fairness. The Lord
has sent salvation to His people; He has given His covenant for eternity. Holy
and awesome is His name; The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all
who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures from generation
to generation. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was
in the beginning, is now, and forever, and for generations of generations. Amen.
3. Beatus Vir (Psalm 112)
Soloists: Soprano – Marty Friesen, Alto – Michele Baroody,
Tenor – Sanford Dole, Bass – David Irvine
Beatus vir, qui timet Dominum: in mandatis ejus volet nimis. Potens in terra erit
semen ejus: generatio rectorum benedicetur. Gloria et divitiae in domo ejus: et
justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi. Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis:
misericors, et miserator, et justus. Jucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat,
disponet sermones suos in judicio: quia in aeternum non commovebitur. In
memoria aeterna erit justus: ab auditione mala non timebit. Paratum cor ejus
sperare in domino, non commovebitur donec despiciat inimicos suos. Dispersit
dedit pauperibus: justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi: cornu ejus exaltabitur
in gloria. Peccator videbit, et irascetur, dentibus suis fremet et tabescet:
desiderium peccatorum peribit. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut
erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commandments.
His seed will be potent on the earth, the generation of the righteous will be
blessed. Glory and wealth will be in his house, and his righteousness will endure
from generation to generation. A light has arisen in the dark for the upright;
merciful, compassionate, and just. Happy is the man who is compassionate and
generous, who chooses his words with discretion; for he will never be disturbed.
The just will be eternally remembered, and will not fear evil tidings. His heart
is ready to trust in the Lord. His heart is strengthened; he will not be troubled
until he looks down upon his enemies. He disperses and gives to the poor, His
righteousness will endure from generation to generation. His horn will be exalted
in glory. The sinner will see and be angered, will gnash his teeth and sulk; the
desires of sinners will perish. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy
Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and forever, and for generations of
generations. Amen.
4. Laudate Pueri (Psalm 113)
Laudate pueri Dominum, laudate nomen Domini. Sit nomen Domini benedictum,
ex hoc nunc, et usque in saeculum. A solis ortu usque et ad occasum, laudabile
nomen Domini. Excelsus super omnes gentes Dominus, et super coelos gloria
ejus. Quis sicut Dominus Deus noster, qui in altis habitat, et humilia respicit in
coelo et in terra? Suscitans a terra inopem, et de stercore erigens pauperem:
ut collocet eum cum principibus populi sui. Qui habitare facit sterilem in domo,
matrem filiorum laetantem. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in
principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
Praise the Lord, O sons, praise the name of the Lord. May the name of the
Lord be blessed from henceforth and forevermore. From the rising of the sun to
its setting, the name of the Lord is praiseworthy. The Lord is exalted above all
people, and His glory is above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, who
dwells on high and regards the lowly in heaven and on earth? Supporting the
needy on the earth, and raising up the poor from the dust; in order to place him
with the princes of His people. Who makes the barren one to dwell in a house
as the happy mother of children. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the
Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and forever, and for generations
of generations. Amen.
5. Laudate Dominum (Psalm 117)
Soloist: Soprano – Patricia Littman
Laudate Dominum omnes gentes: laudate eum omnes populi: quoniam
confirmata est super nos misericordia ejus: et veritas Domini manet in aeternum.
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper,
et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
Praise the Lord, all nations; Praise Him, all people. For His has bestowed His
mercy upon us, And the truth of the Lord endures forever. Glory to the Father
and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and
forever, and for generations of generations. Amen.
6. Magnificat
Soloists: Soprano – Beth Carter, Alto – Lucy Arnold,
Tenor – Michael Petersen, Bass – Jim Kamphoefner
Magnificat anima mea Dominum. Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari
meo. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae: ecce enim ex hoc beatam me
dicent omnes generationes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est: et sanctum
nomen ejus. Et misericordia ejus a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
Fecit potentiam in brachio suo: dispersit superbos mente cordis sui. Deposuit
potentes de sede, et exaltavit humiles. Esurientes implevit bonis: et divites
dimisit inanes. Suscepit Israel puerum suum, recordatus misericordiea suae:
Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini ejus in saecula. Gloria
Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in
saecula saeculorum. Amen.
My soul magnifies the Lord. And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For He has
regarded the lowliness of His handmaiden. Behold, from henceforth, I will be
called blessed by all generations. For the Mighty One has done great things for
me, and holy is His name. His mercy is for those who fear Him from generation
to generation. He has shown strength with His arm, He has scattered the proud
in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the powerful from their
thrones and lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and
sent the rich away empty. He has helped His servant Israel in remembrance
of His mercy. According to the promise He made to our ancestors, to Abraham
and to His descendants forever. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the
Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and forever, and for generations
of generations. Amen.
Lux Aeterna (Kevin A. Memley, 1971-)
Lux aeterna luceat eis Domine cum sanctis tuis in aeternum. Requiem aeternam
dona eis, Domine, Requiem. Lux aeterna, et lux perpetua, luce at eis. Lux.
May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord, in the company of thy saints forever
and ever. Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon
them.
This piece was given to Consort Chorale as a gift by the composer
in recognition of our friendship. We have sung many of Kevin’s
compositions and had the thrill of including him as our accompanist
in two of his extended works just a few years ago. We are proud to
premiere this beautiful piece tonight.
Swing Down, Chariot (Arranged by Stacey V. Gibbs, 1965-)
African-American Spiritual
CHORUS: Swing down, chariot, let me ride. Oh, rock, rock-a-me, Lord, calm and
easy, I got a home on de other side. 1. Way down yonder in de chariot fiel’, I see ’em workin’ at de chariot wheel. I’m not so pa’tic’lar ’bout de workin’ of de wheel, but I wanted to see jus’ how de chariot feel. CHORUS 2. Ezekul saw de wheel an’ he got on board; he jus’ wanted to lay down his heavy load. He wasn’ so pa’tic’lar ’bout de rumblin’ of de road, but he wanted to lay down his heavy load. CHORUS (Rock-a-my soul in de bosom of Abraham. Six white horses prancin’ side by side.)
Stacey Gibbs is a true amateur musician who makes a living outside
of music. His arrangements of spirituals have captured the attention
of choral directors of professional, university and community choirs
the world over. He had no less than three new works premiered at
the most recent ACDA National Convention in 2015.
Consort Chorale consists of selected choral singers from the San Francisco Bay Area who are dedicated to the choral art form. Every summer, for the past twenty-two years, the group has auditioned in May, then gathered for almost-weekly rehearsals and an intensive week of nightly rehearsals, culminating in a crowd-pleasing concert. The unique "intensive" format comes with certain limitations, but provides an opportunity for singers to share in their love of choral music through the ages. We are indebted to our associate conductors, David Irvine, RuthE Wells, and Sanford Dole, and also Martha Wall and Barbara McElroy, whose assistance in preparation is immeasurable. Consort Chorale has toured Eastern Europe three times, and performed at Carnegie Hall. Allan Robert Petker, founder-director of Consort Chorale, is an internationally known choral conductor, clinician and prolific composer with many published works. He is the Vice President of Publications for the Fred Bock Music Companies, and President of Pavane Publishing. He is the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Santa Clarita Master Chorale and the Los Cancioneros Master Chorale, and the Director of Music at the First Presbyterian Church in San Pedro. For the past 16 years he has served as Dean for two music conferences at Lake Tahoe. Special thanks to the First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo; Bob Friestad, Consort’s unflappable Dean; The Madison Company Realtors for their assistance with our publicity; Marty Friesen for managing the web site and ticketing (with help from Jim O’Brien); Amanda Hahn, Alexandra Amati-Camperi, Lucy Arnold and Martin Hillyer for program assistance; Kimberly Ayers Petker, Allan McAllister, Kris Irvine, Will Toft, Terry Scott and Maggie Huffman, Reception; Kevin A. Memley, Recording Engineer; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for rehearsal space and Stephen McKersie for his invaluable assistance. |
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