Dr. Cherilyn Worthen, conductor
Heidi Rodeback, piano
Cottonwood High School
Cecil Sullivan, conductor
Timberline Middle School
Camille Killpack, conductor
November 14, 2023
7:00 p.m.
When you come to a concert with our Emerald Singers, you’re in for a treat as they explore the entire range of the musical spectrum. You’ll experience humor, excitement, and amazement. Join us for an astounding evening of song!
Translation
Because the rost must fade, shall I not love the rose
that blooms a fragrant death, to live beyond its breath?
Because the sunset sky will only fail and die, shall I not take of beauty while it
lives?
I love the rose though it may fade, and winter comes to end its days.
The seasons change, then you will see the rose that blooms for you and me.
Because the sweet of youth will vanish all too soon,
shall I forget to learn to slow and linger there?
Because the summer shade moves on when winter blows,
my heart still knows the beauty of the rose.
I love the rose though it may fade, and winter comes to end its days.
The seasons change, then you will see the rose that blooms for you and me.
There's music in my soul, I love the rose.
Because the rose must fade all bare and music dies,
Therefore, now is to me, eternity!
Translation
Of such I dream, of such I dream.
I dream a world where man
no other man will scorn, where love will bless the earth and peace its paths adorn.
I dream a world where all will know sweet freedom’s way,
Where greed no longer saps the soul nor avarice blights our day.
A world I dream where black or white,
Whatever race you be, will share the bounties of the earth and every man is free,
Of such I dream, of such I dream.
Where wretchedness will hang its head and joy,
like a pearl, attends the needs of all mankind of such I dream,
of such I dream, of such I dream, I dream a world.
Sam Castleton
Caryn Brown
Lisy Stevens
percussion
Translation
Sing to the Lord
For the Lord is highly exalted
The horse and his rider
He has thrown into the sea
Translation
The joyful sound of celebration rings out,
calling all to join in the festivities.
Congratulations, congratulations!
Good night, din-dan, don!
A star has started twinkling in the sky.
Good news is spreading throughout the world.
The son of the Lord is born.
Born in a manger, among the poorest
The angels sing, the shepherds dance
Peace and Joy in the birth
Donkeys bray, ha ha ha and goats bleat, moo moo
We are singing inside the stable
Anxton and Peru, two serious shepherds
Following the star, come slowly
Through the mountains to the child
Each bringing a little gift
Donna Fairbanks, violin
Translation
Who desires the fair gypsy-maiden,
graceful, shrewd, and pretty?
Behold her, gentlemen.
I can easily discern
the whims of genteel ladies,
and I am especially gifted
at teasing young men
in the street.
Of old men in love, well,
I cause their hearts to burn up!
Arr. J. T Guzman (B. 1959)
Sam Castleton and Caryn Allen, percussion
Donna Fairbanks, violin
Ellie Barry & Madi Partridge, soloists
Dr. Cherilyn Worthen
conductor
|
Soprano 1 Ellie Barry Soprano 2 Paulina Anderson |
alto 1 Caryn Allen** alto 2 + Assistant conductor |
|
Madeline Arnold |
Andilyn Lisonbee |
|
Brynley Anderson |
Malaiah Martinez |
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up with actionable items to make the School of the Arts at UVU and The Noorda Center
for the Performing Arts an inclusive, equitable, and just space for all. There is
much work to be done, and we are committed to putting these words into practice.
Artwork by Shane Walking Eagle (Sisseton Dakota).
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Courtney R. Davis, J.D., M.A.
Dean, School of the Arts
Department Chair
JEFFREY O'FLYNN
Administrative Assistant
CHRIS GINES
Chamber Choir/Deep Green
REED CRIDDLE
Emerald Singers
CHERILYN WORTHEN
Concert Choir
DEMAREE BROWN
Opera Coordinator
ISAAC HURTADO
Voice Coordinator
MELISSA HEATH
Private Voice Instructors
AUBREY ADAMS-MACMILLAN
CECILY BILLS
ADRIENNE BRAUN
DEMAREE BROWN
ANTHONY BUCK
REED CRIDDLE
MELISSA HEATH
CHRISTOPHER HOLMES
ISAAC HURTADO
CONSTANCE JENSEN
SERENA KANIG BENISH
EMILY MERRELL
JOSEPH MOORE
