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2002-2003
Sweet Sounds of the Holiday
Cantata 4, Mozart, and More
Bach Plus Four
2003-2004
On Wings of Song
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Sing, My Soul
Mainly Mozart
2004-2005
Byrd, Gibbons, and More
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
St. John Passion
A Celebration of Spring
2005-2006
Bach, Busarow, and Brass
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Celebrating Bach and Mozart
Vespers and Fables
2006-2007
Bach to Haydn
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Mass in B Minor
The Best of Brahms
2007-2008
Bach to Vivaldi
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Motets and More
A Celebration of Spring
2008-2009
Bach Meets Rheinberger and Franck
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
The Art of the Magnificat
Israel in Egypt
2009-2010
Christmas Oratorio
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Follow the Muse
A Choral Sampler
2010-2011
Gloria!
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
St. John Passion
Shout for Joy!
A Season to Remember
2011-2012
Handel’s Judas Maccabæus
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
For the Joy of Singing!
Bach to Bach
Bach to the Future
2012-2013
Sing & Celebrate
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
St. Matthew Passion
Bach to the Future
Choral Masterworks from Early Music to Now
2013-2014
Hymns of Triumph
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Mass in B Minor by J.S. Bach
Celebrating Dance and Song
Music: The Universal Language
2014-2015
From Leipzig to Vienna
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Mozart’s Vienna
South American Accents
Mastery, Mystery, & Majesty
2015-2016
Salute to American Masters
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Songs of Mystery and Praise
The Music of Downton Abbey
From Russia to Love
2016-2017
Russian Echoes
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Bach’s St. John Passion
Love In Bloom
CONNECTIONS
2017-2018
The French Connection
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Sebastian & Sons
Romantic Connections
HOPE AND PASSION
2018-2019
Songs of Hope and Freedom
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion
Glorious Brass
Contrasts
2019-2020
Haydn and More
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
Renewed and Resolved
2021-2022
Rededicated
Rejoice
Resplendent
Renewed
Trials and Triumphs
2022-2023
Israel in Egypt
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
St. John Passion
Favorites
2002-2003
Sweet Sounds of the Holiday
December 2002
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Natalie DeHorn, Artistic Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Music
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
Ein Kindlein ist uns geboren Jacobus Clemens non Papa
O magnum mysterium Morten Lauridsen
Three Medieval Carols John V. Mochnick
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Polish carol, arr. David Willcocks
Touro-louro-louro! Nicolas Saboly, arr. A. Parker and R. Shaw
Ave Maria Giuseppe Verdi
A Christmas Carol Norman Dello Joio
Ding Dong! Merrily on High French tune, arr. David Willcocks
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Joy to the World! Antioch
Sound the Trumpet Henry Purcell
Gloria Nancy Telfer
Come, All Ye Shepherds Austro-German Carol, arr. Stephen Mager
Jingle Bell Swing David J.
See the World Through Children’s Eyes John Carter
Angels We Have Heard on High Gloria
What Sweeter Music John Rutter
Angelus ad pastores ait Samuel Scheidt
Away in a Manger W. J. Kirkpatrick, arr. David Willcocks
All My Heart This Night Rejoices arr. Leo Nestor
The Holly and the Ivy arr. Benjamin Britten
Birthday Carol David Willcocks
Kindersegen Franz Wasner
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Cantata 4, Mozart, and More
March 2003
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Rev. Joseph W. Goetz Pre-Performance Lecture
Music
Laudate Jehovam, omnes gentes (Psalm 117) Georg Philipp Telemann
Christ lag in Todesbanden (BWV 4) Johann Sebastian Bach
Jubilate Deo (Psalm 100) Orlando di Lasso
Vinea mea electa Francis Poulenc
Ubi caritas Maurice Duruflé
Sonata in B-Flat, K212 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sonata in E-Flat, K67 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sonata in C, K328 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied (Motet I; BWV 225) Johann Sebastian Bach
Bach Plus Four
May 2003
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Steven Rickards Countertenor
Jerry Taylor Organ
R. Alan Kimbrough Pre-Performance Lecture
Music
Psalm 51 (Op. 29, No. 2) Johannes Brahms
Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C Major Johann Sebastian Bac
Missa Brevis (1988) Leonard Bernstein
Zadok the Priest Georg Friedrich Handel
Be welcome then (Fly, bold rebellion) Henry Purcell
Music for a while (Oedipus) Henry Purcell
Sweeter than roses (Pausanias) Henry Purcell
Serenade to Music Ralph Vaughan Williams
Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden (Motet VI; BWV 230) Johann Sebastian Bach
2003-2004
On Wings of Song
October 2003
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Peter Ciaschini Violin
Deborah Martin Soprano
Mark Spencer Baritone
Maj. Gen. Ed Mechenbier and Peter Ciaschini Pre-Performance Lecture
Music
I Saw the Lord Sir John Stainer
Hear My Prayer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy
Coelos ascendit hodie Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
Easter (Five Mystical Songs, No. 1) Ralph Vaughan Williams
O, Clap Your Hands Ralph Vaughan Williams
The Lark Ascending Ralph Vaughan Williams
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 140) Johann Sebastian Bach
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2003
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Natalie DeHorn, Artistic Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Jerry Taylor, Director
Music
Ding Dong! Merrily on High French tune, arr. Kevin McChesney
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming German tune, arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
A La Ru Hispanic folk tune, arr. Jane McFadden
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
Ave Maria Anton Bruckner
Gaudete English carol, arr. J. David Moore
Wexford Carol Irish tune, arr. Dale Warland
Sussex Carol English carol, arr. David Willcocks
Of the Father’s Love Begotten Plainsong
Pat-a-pan Burgundian tune, arr. David L. Mennicke
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Joy to the World! Antioch
See the World Through Children’s Eyes John Carter
Star Carol John Rutter
Fum, Fum, Fum Catalan traditional, arr. Daniel Powers
Sans Day Carol English traditional, arr. Z. Randall Stroope
Ride On, King Jesus Traditional spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan
Angels We Have Heard on High Gloria
West Indies Carol Hart Morris
Verbum caro factum est Hans Leo Hassler
Christmas Eve Carol Jeffrey H. Rickard
Deck the Hall Welsh traditional, arr. David Willcocks
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Kindersegen Franz Wasner
God’s Love Made Visible Dave Brubeck
Sing, My Soul
March 2004
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Eleanor McClellan Bulathsinghalage Soprano
Mary Henderson Stucky Mezzo Soprano
John Wesley Wright Tenor
Edward Thomas Payne Baritone
Dr. Herbert Woodward Martin Pre-Performance Lecture
Music
Steal Away (A Child of Our Time) Michael Tippett
Hard Trials arr. H. T. Burleigh
Nobody Knows (A Child of Our Time) Michael Tippett
His Name So Sweet arr. Hall Johnson
Go Down, Moses (A Child of Our Time) Michael Tippett
Watch and Pray arr. Undine Smith Moore
By and By (A Child of Our Time) Michael Tippett
All God’s Chillun Got Wings arr. J. Rosamond Johnson
Deep River (A Child of Our Time) Michael Tippett
Beatus Vir (Psalm 111/112) Antonio Vivaldi
Cantata 78: Jesu, der du Meine Seele Johann Sebastian Bach
Mainly Mozart
May 2004
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
J. Ritter Werner Organ
Elizabeth Wiley Taylor Soprano
Adele Karam Soprano
Timothy Culver Tenor
Brian Keith Johnson Baritone
Dr. Richard P. Benedum Pre-Performance Lecture
Music
Concert No. 4 in F Major Opus 4, No. 4 George Frideric Handel
Mass in C Minor, KV 427 (417a) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2004-2005
Byrd, Gibbons, and More
October 2004
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
The Catacoustic Consort Annalisa Pappano, Artistic Director
Steven Rickards Countertenor
Annalisa Pappano Pre-Performance Lecture
Music
Sing joyfully unto God William Byrd
Ave verum corpus William Byrd
Teach me, O Lord William Byrd
Rejoice unto the Lord William Byrd
Blessed is He William Byrd
In Nomine, No. 2 William Byrd
Lord to Thee William Byrd
Come to me, Grief William Byrd
Magnificat (Second Service) William Byrd
Haec dies William Byrd
Hosanna to the Son of David Orlando Gibbons
O Lord, increase my faith Henry Loosemore
Magnificat (Short Service) Orlando Gibbons
Set for Five Viols in F Major William Lawes
Fantasia William Byrd
This is the record of John Orlando Gibbons
O clap your hands Orlando Gibbons
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2004
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Natalie DeHorn, Artistic Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Jim McCutcheon Guitar
Music
A Merry Christmas arr. Anna Laura Page
Greensleeves English Melody, arr. Cathy Moklebust
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
O magnum mysterium Thomás Luis de Victoria
Fum, Fum, Fum Catalan traditional, arr. Anne Heider
El Noy de la Mare Catalan Carol, arr. Jim McCutcheon
Spanish Carol Galician Folk Tune, arr. Jeffrey Van
Medieval Carol Medley arr. Jim McCutcheon
O Sweet Little Child Samuel Scheidt, arr. William Bausano
A Maiden Most Gentle French Tune, arr. Andrew Carter
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
See the World Through Children’s Eyes John Carter
Laudamus te Antonio Vivaldi
Angels’ Carol John Rutter
O Tannenbaum arr. Daniel Powers
Joy to the World! Antioch
Hodie Christus natus est Giovanni Gabrieli
Angels We Have Heard on High Gloria
A La Ru Hispanic Folk Melody, arr. Jane McFadden
He Is Born French Carol, arr. John Ricketts
Sing Lullaby Basque Carol, arr. Anthony Prower
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day English Carol, arr. David Willcocks
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Kindersegen Franz Wasner
I Saw Three Ships English Carol, arr. John Rutter
St. John Passion
March 2005
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
John Wesley Wright Tenor, as the Evangelist
Mark Spencer Baritone, as Jesus
Elizabeth Wiley Taylor Soprano, as the Maid
Mary Henderson Stucky Mezzo Soprano
Bradley Howard Tenor, as the Servant
William Henry Caldwell Baritone, as Peter and Pilate
Richard P. Benedum Pre-Performance Lecture
Music
The St. John Passion Johann Sebastian Bach
A Celebration of Spring
May 2005
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Laura Ferranti Mezzo Soprano
Jason E. Jackson Tenor
Thomas W. Sherwood Bass-Baritone
Music
Cantata 79: Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn’ und Schild Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major (BWV 1047) Johann Sebastian Bach
Wedding Cantata Daniel Pinkham
Spring (from The Seasons) Franz Joseph Haydn
2005-2006
Bach, Busarow, and Brass
October 2005
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
The Carillon Brass
Dr. Donald Busarow Pre-Performance Lecture
Music
A Festival Psalm Donald Busarow
Sicut cervus Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Cantate Domino canticum novum Heinrich Schütz
Feierlicher Einzug (Festival Procession) Richard Strauss
Behold, the Tabernacle of God Healey Willan
Alleluia. In resurrectione tua, Christe Jakob Handl
Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden Johann Sebastian Bach
Dance Suite from Terpsichore Michael Praetorius, arr. Allan Dean
A Psalm Triptych Donald Busarow
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2005
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Concert Choir Natalie DeHorn, Artistic Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Music
White Christmas Irving Berlin, arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
Silent Night Austrian Carol, arr. Cathy Moklebust
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
Mid-Winter Bob Chilcott
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Angelus ad pastores ait Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Sing We Now of Christmas French Carol, arr. John A. Ricketts
Ave Maria Franz Biebl
The Angels and the Shepherds Bohemian Traditional, arr. Stephen Paulus
I Wonder as I Wander arr. John Rutter
Go Tell it on the Mountain African-American Spiritual, arr. Carolyn Jennings
Angels We Have Heard on High Gloria
See the World Through Children’s Eyes John Carter
Laudate Dominum Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arr. Doreen Rao
Nativity Carol John Rutter
A Thousand Stars Angelo Cavalieri
O Little Town of Bethlehem St. Louis
Rudolphus Rubrinasus Johnny Marks, arr. Philip Brunelle
Sons of Eve, Reward My Tidings 16th-cent. Spanish Carol, ed. Noah Greenberg
Mary’s Lullaby John Rutter
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen English Carol, arr. Kevin McChesney
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Kindersegen Franz Wasner
The Joys of Mary 14th-cent. English Carol, arr. Richard Proulx
Celebrating Bach and Mozart
March 2006
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Judith Overcash Soprano
Catherine McKeever Mezzo Soprano
Randall Umstead Tenor
Thomas W. Sherwood Bass-Baritone
Dr. Richard P. Benedum Pre-Performance Lecture
Music
Lutheran Mass in A Major, BWV 234 Johann Sebastian Bach
Requiem Mass, K 626 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Vespers and Fables
May 2006
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Steven Rickards Countertenor
John Wesley Wright Tenor
Jeremy Kelly Baritone
Benjamin Smolder Bass-Baritone
Rev. James L. Heft, S.M. Pre-Performance Lecture
Music
Regina Coeli, K. 276 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Exsultate, jubilate K. 165 (158a) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Vesperae de Dominica, K.231 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The Wind in the Willows John Rutter
2006-2007
Bach to Haydn
October 2006
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Liza Forrester Mezzo Soprano
Randall Black Tenor
Jeremy Kelly Baritone
Music
Insanae et Vanae Curae Franz Joseph Haydn
Concerto in F Major for Keyboard and Strings, Hob. XVIII:7 Franz Joseph Haydn
Cantata 106: Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass in B Flat (Theresienmesse), Hob. XXII:12 Franz Joseph Haydn
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2006
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Concert Choir Natalie DeHorn, Artistic Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Music
Coventry Carol English Carol, arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
We Three Kings American Carol, arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
And the Glory of the Lord George Frideric Handel
Ave Maria Tomás Luis de Victoria
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
And He Shall Purify George Frideric Handel
I Sing of a Maiden Patrick Hadley
For Unto Us a Child is Born George Frideric Handel
The Slumber of the Infant Jesus François-Auguste Gevaert
His Yoke is Easy George Frideric Handel
O Little Town of Bethlehem Forest Green, arr. David Willcocks
Cantate Domino Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni, arr. Linda Spevacek
Alleluia Henry Purcell
The Holly and the Ivy Andrew Carter
See the World Through Children’s Eyes John Carter
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen God Rest You Merry, arr. David Willcocks
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming German Hymn, arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
Farandole Georges Bizet, arr. William H. Griffin
Ocho Kandelikas Flory Jagoda
Candlelight Carol John Rutter
Angels We Have Heard on High French Carol, arr. David M. Cherwien
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Kindersegen Franz Wasner
Jesus Child John Rutter
Mass in B Minor
March 2007
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Judith Overcash Soprano I
Elizabeth Wiley Taylor Soprano II
Steven Rickards Countertenor
Randall Umstead Tenor
Benjamin Smolder Bass-Baritone
Neal Gittleman Concert Preview
Music
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 Johann Sebastian Bach
The Best of Brahms
May 2007
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Wayne High School Choraliers Basil Fett, Director
Centerville High School Elktonians Kathy Clark, Vocal Music Director
Sinclair Community College Chorale and Chamber Choir Nolan W. Long, Assistant Professor of Music
Dawn Stone Soprano
Thomas W. Sherwood Bass-Baritone
Robert and Tiraje Ruckman Piano
Nolan W. Long Concert Preview
Music
Ein Deutsches Requiem Opus 45 Johannes Brahms
Liebeslieder Opus 52 Johannes Brahms
2007-2008
Bach to Vivaldi
October 2007
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Elizabeth Wiley Taylor Soprano
Christina Gill Mezzo Soprano
Mark Spencer Baritone
Music
Cantata 34: O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe (BWV 34) Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata 150: Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich (BWV 150) Johann Sebastian Bach
Kyrie in G Minor (RV 587) Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto in F Major (The Four Seasons: “Autumn”; RV 293) Antonio Vivaldi
Gloria in excelsis (RV 588) Antonio Vivaldi
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2007
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Concert Choir Natalie DeHorn, Artistic Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Music
Angel Tidings Cynthia Dobrinski
The Snow Lay on the Ground Kevin McChesney
Sleigh Ride Sergei Prokofiev, arr. Kevin McChesney
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
Of the Father’s Love Begotten Plainsong
The Lamb John Tavener
Benedicamus Domino Peter Warlock
O Magnum Mysterium William Byrd
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
In the Bleak Mid-Winter Harold Darke
Behold That Star! African-American Spiritual, arr. H. T. Burleigh
Lux Aurumque Eric Whitacre
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day John Gardner
Angels We Have Heard on High Gloria
Gloria Nancy Telfer
Some Children See Him Alfred Burt, arr. Walter Ehret
Jingle Bell Swing arr. David Elliott
See the World Through Children’s Eyes John Carter
O Little Town of Bethlehem St. Louis
Masters in this Hall David R. Kent
Chanuke, Oi Chanuke Yiddish Melody, arr. Robert DeCormier
Good King Wenceslas Tempus adeste floridum
Love Came Down at Christmas John Rutter
Puer Natus in Bethlehem Pietro Adolpho Bossi
Deck the Hall Welsh Carol, arr. David Willcocks
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Kindersegen Franz Wasner
God’s Love Made Visible Dave Brubeck
Motets and More
March 2008
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Xenia High School Choir Brent Manley, Music Director
Yun Kyong Kim Harpsichord
Music
Venite populi K.260 (248a) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Salve Regina, Hob. XXIIIb:2 Franz Joseph Haydn
Motet: Frchte dich nicht (BWV 228) Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesus bleibet meine Freude (from Cantata 147) Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D Minor (BWV 105) Johann Sebastian Bach
Motet: Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied (BWV 225) Johann Sebastian Bach
A Celebration of Spring
May 2008
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Liza Forrester Mezzo Soprano
Randall Black Tenor
William McGraw Bass
Music
Lord, Thou hast been our refuge Ralph Vaughan Williams
Mass in G Minor Ralph Vaughan Williams
O, Clap Your Hands Ralph Vaughan Williams
Music to Hear Sir George Shearing
Frostiana: Seven Country Songs Randall Thompson
A Jubilant Song Norman Dello Joio
2008-2009
Bach Meets Rheinberger and Franck
October 2008
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Peter Ciaschini Violin
R. Alan Kimbrough Concert Preview
Music
Motet VI: Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite for Violin and Organ, Op. 166 Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
Cantus Missae, Op. 109 (Mass in E-Flat Major) Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
Laudate Dominum (Four Motets, Op. 133, #3) Josef Gabriel Rheinberger
Mass in A, Op. 12 César Franck
Psalm 150 (Louez le Dieu) César Franck
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2008
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Music
O Hannukkah Eileen Laurence
Twas in the Moon of Wintertime arr. Cynthia Carlson
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
O Magnum Mysterium Dan Locklair
Hodie Christus natus est Glenn E. Wonacott
Rejoice and Be Merry English Carol, arr. Walter L. Pelz
Fum, Fum, Fum Catalan Carol, arr. Anne Heider
O Little Town of Bethlehem Forest Green; descant Thomas Armstrong
Infant Holy Polish Carol, arr. Mary Goetze
The Holly and the Ivy English Carol, arr. Ruth Dwyer and Martin Ellis
See Amid the Winter’s Snow English Carol, arr. Susan Brumfield
Angels We Have Heard on High Gloria
My Dancing Day English Carol, arr. Gerald Near
Ocho Kandelikas Flory Jagoda
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen English Carol, arr. Kevin McChesney
Parade of the Tin Soldiers Leon Jessel, arr. Martha Lynn Thompson
Good King Wenceslas Tempus adeste floridum
Ave Maria Franz Biebl
Angelus ad pastores ait Hans Leo Hassler
Pat-a-pan Burgundian Carol, arr. David L. Mennicke
Silent Night Franz Gruber, arr. Sir Malcolm Sargent
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Away in a Manger W. J. Kirkpatrick, arr. David Willcocks
Ding! Dong! Merrily on High French Carol, arr. Mack Wilberg
The Art of the Magnificat
March 2009
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Emily Landa Mezzo Soprano
Liza Forrester Mezzo Soprano
Randall Black Tenor
Randall Levin Bass-Baritone
Rev. Johann G. Roten, S.M. Pre-Concert Lecture
Music
Cantata 10: Meine Seel’ erhebt den Herren (BWV 10) Johann Sebastian Bach
Magnificat (BWV 243) Johann Sebastian Bach
Magnificat John Rutter
Israel in Egypt
May 2009
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Jennifer Gilchrist Soprano
Deborah Martin Soprano
Steven Rickards Countertenor
Tony Burdette Tenor
Joshua Zink Baritone
Mark Spencer Baritone
Rabbi Judy Chessin Pre-Concert Lecture
Music
Israel in Egypt: A Sacred Oratorio George Frideric Handel
2009-2010
Christmas Oratorio
October 2009
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Deborah Martin Soprano
Steven Rickards Countertenor
Tony Burdette Tenor
Mark Spencer Baritone
Neal Gittleman Concert Preview
Music
Christmas Oratorio (BWV 248), Parts I, II, & III Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major (BWV 1049) Johann Sebastian Bach
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2009
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Music
Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson, arr. Martha Lynn Thompson
Blue Christmas Bill Hays and Jay Johnson, arr. Hart Morris
Pat-a-Pan Traditional Carol, arr. Fred Gramann
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
O Magnum Mysterium Morten Lauridsen
Touro-louro-louro! Nicolas Saboly, arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw
There Is a flower John Rutter
Sing We to This Merry Company John Rutter
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Al Shlosha D’Varim Allan E. Naplan
Dormi Dormi / Sweetly Slumber arr. Mary Goetze
Long, Long Ago Carlisle Floyd
A Winter Walk Vicki Tucker Courtney
Balulalow Benjamin Britten
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen arr. David Willcocks
Chanuke, Oi Chanuke arr. Robert DeCormier
Bell Carol of the Kings Derek Hakes
The Angels and the Shepherds arr. Stephen Paulus
I Saw Three Ships arr. John Rutter
A Christmas Carol Charles Ives
Three Medieval Carols John V. Mochnick
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly arr. David Willcocks
Follow the Muse
April 2010
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Muse Machine and Capella Student Singers Basil Fett, Director
Jessica McCormack Soprano
Nathan Medley Countertenor
Steven Rickards Countertenor
Tony Burdette Tenor
Mark Spencer Baritone
Luke Dennis Concert Preview
Music
Come, Ye Sons of Art, Z323 Henry Purcell
Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 4 Johann Sebastian Bach
Jephte Giacomo Carissimi
Sweetness of Nature Henry Purcell
Many, Many Such Days Henry Purcell
Zadok the Priest George Frideric Handel
A Choral Sampler
May 2010
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
R. Alan Kimbrough Concert Preview
Music
Schaffe in mir, Gott, Op. 29 Johannes Brahms
Lass dich nur nichts nicht dauren, Op. 30 Johannes Brahms
Zigeunerlieder, Op. 103 Johannes Brahms
Lullaby (Scenes from the Bavarian Highlands, Op. 27) Sir Edward Elgar
The Dance (Scenes from the Bavarian Highlands, Op. 27) Sir Edward Elgar
Serenade to Music Ralph Vaughan Williams
A Jubilant Song Norman Dello Joio
2010-2011
Gloria!
October 2010
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Audrey Walstrom Mezzo Soprano
Andrew Penning Tenor
Timothy J. Bruno Bass
Eileen Whalen Oboe
Eileen Whalen Concert Preview
Music
Gloria Antonio Vivaldi
Cantata 12: Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen Johann Sebastian Bach
Easter Chorale Samuel Barber
Canzonetta for Oboe and String Orchestra Samuel Barber
Sure on This Shining Night Samuel Barber
Missa in honorem BVM in E-Flat, Hob. XXII:4 Joseph Haydn
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2010
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Music
O How Joyfully arr. Cathy Moklebust
Come, All Ye Shepherds arr. Jefferey Hall
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
Angelus ad pastores ait Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Ave Maria Tomás Luis de Victoria
Ave Maria Anton Bruckner
Sing We Now of Christmas French Carol, arr. John A. Ricketts
Mid-Winter Bob Chilcott
He Is Born! Traditional French Carol, arr. John A. Ricketts
Go Tell it on the Mountain African-American Spiritual, arr. Carolyn Jennings
O Little Town of Bethlehem Forest Green; descant Thomas Armstrong
A La Nanita Nana Spanish, arr. Valerie Shields
Oseh Shalom (A Prayer for Peace) Joan Beckow
Ding, Dong! Merrily on High French, arr. Stephen Mager
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening Vera Kistler
Good King Wenceslas Tempus adeste floridum
Ocho Kandelikas Flory Jagoda
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
Danse Russe Trepak Peter Tchaikovsky, arr. William H. Griffin
Rudolphus Rubrinasus Johnny Marks, arr. Philip Brunelle
Jingle Bells arr. Ray Charles
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Away in a Manger W. J. Kirkpatrick, arr. David Willcocks
Jesus Child John Rutter
St. John Passion
March 2011
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir, Capella Dr. James Tipps, Director
John Wesley Wright Tenor, as the Evangelist
Maura Janton Cock Soprano, as the Maid
Steven Rickards Countertenor
Tony Burdette Tenor, as the Servant
Joshua Zink Baritone, as Peter and Pilate
Mark Spencer Baritone, as Jesus
Rev. John F. Koepke III and Rev. Dr. Rodney W. Kennedy Concert Preview
Music
The St. John Passion Johann Sebastian Bach
Shout for Joy!
May 2011
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
The Oakwood Brass
John Rutter Composer of Commissioned Work
Steven Winteregg Concert Preview
Music
Jauchzet dem Herren (Ps. 100) Heinrich Schütz
Mass, Op. 130 Joseph Jongen
Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Concertino, Op. 94 Dmitri Shostakovich, arr. Michael Allen
A Dedication and an Amen John Rutter
Gloria John Rutter
A Season to Remember
2011-2012
Handel’s Judas Maccabæus
October 2011
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Steven Rickards Countertenor
Cameo Humes Tenor, in the role of Judas Maccabæus
Jason Amos Tenor
Ben Smolder Bass-Baritone
Rabbi Judy Chessin Concert Preview
Music
Judas Maccabæus George Frideric Handel
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2011
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Music
From a Distant Home arr. Michael Helman
We Three Kings arr. D. Linda McKechnie
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
O Magnum Mysterium Dan Locklair
My Dancing Day English carol, arr. Gerald Near
Candlelight Carol John Rutter
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow Spiritual arr. Alice Parker
A Maiden Most Gentle French tune, arr. Andrew Carter
Sing Lullaby Basque carol, arr. Anthony Prower
Angels We Have Heard on High French carol, arr. David Cherwien
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Celebrate the Feast of Lights Sally K. Albrecht
Winter Changes David Brunner
Il est né le divin Enfant arr. Arthur Oldham
Kling, Glockchen Linda Spevacek
A New Year Carol Benjamin Britten
Good King Wenceslas Tempus adeste floridum
S’vivon/Al Hanisim arr. Jason Robert Brown
Pat-a-pan Bergundian tune, arr. David L. Mennicke
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen arr. David Willcocks
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence arr. Cathy Moklebust
March from The Nutcracker Tchaikovsky, arr. Frances L. Callahan
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Lute-book Lullaby William Ballet (17th c.), arr. Geoffrey Shaw
Ding! Dong! Merrily on High 16th century French carol, arr. Mack Wilberg
For the Joy of Singing!
March 2012
Artists
Bach Society Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
The Central State University Chorus William Henry Caldwell, Director
Lee Hoffman Soprano
James Arthur Williams Concert Preview
Music
Lobet den Herrn Johann Sebastian Bach
I Waited for the Lord Felix Mendelssohn
Sanctus Charles Gounod
Mass in G Franz Schubert
Psalm 100 Heinrich Schütz
Bogoroditse Devo Sergei Rachmaninoff
Great God A’Mighty arr. Jester Hairston
I’ve Been ‘Buked arr. Hall Johnson
Don’t You Let Nobody Turn You ‘Round arr. Phillip McIntyre
Way Over in Beulah Lan arr. Stacey V. Gibbs
To Sit and Dream Rosephanye Powell
His Eye Is on the Sparrow Charles H. Gabriel, arr. James Arthur Williams
Bach to Bach
May 2012
Artists
Bach Society Chorus with Orchestra John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Minnita Daniel-Cox Soprano
Audrey Walstrom Mezzo Soprano
Joshua Lee Wheeker Tenor
Mark Spencer Baritone
Aurelian Oprea Violin
Aurelian Oprea Concert Preview
Music
Cantata 34: O ewiges Feuer Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata 164: Ihr, die euch von Christo nennet Johann Sebastian Bach
Sanctus in G Major (BWV 240) Johann Sebastian Bach
Violin Concerto in E Major (BWV 1042) Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata 191: Gloria in excelsis Deo Johann Sebastian Bach
Bach to the Future
2012-2013
Sing & Celebrate
October 2012
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
The Oakwood Brass
Mark Spencer Baritone
Alan Kimbrough Piano
Dr. Richard Chenoweth Concert Preview
Music
Plaudite (Sacrae Symphoniae 1597) Giovanni Gabrieli
Sicut cervus Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Galliard Battaglia Samuel Scheidt, arr. Christian Blumel
Canzon primi toni (Sacrae Symphoniae 1597) Giovanni Gabrieli, ed. Robert King
In ecclesiis (Symphoniae Sacrae II, 1615) Giovanni Gabrieli
Lift Thine Eyes (from Elijah, Op. 70) Felix Mendelssohn
He Watching Over Israel (from Elijah, Op. 70) Felix Mendelssohn
The Seal Lullaby Eric Whitacre
Selections from Animal Crackers Eric Whitacre
Imperial March (Op. 32) Sir Edward Elgar, arr. Steven Winteregg
Sonata pian’ e forte Giovanni Gabrieli, transcribed Arthur Frackenpohl
Canzon duodecimi toni (Sacrae Symphoniae 1597) Giovanni Gabrieli, ed. Robert King
A Psalm of David (Psalm 51) Norman Dello Joio
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2012
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Howard Helvey Composer of Commissioned Work
Music
Wake Awake Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Anna Laura Page
Go Tell it on the Mountain Sergei Prokofiev/ arr. D. Linda McKechnie
Los Peces en el Río Spanish carol, arr. Matthew Prins
O Holy Night Adolphe Adam, arr. Bill Ingram
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
Of the Father’s Love Begotten Plainsong
Angelus ad pastores ait Hans Leo Hassler
Benedicamus Domino Peter Warlock [Philip Heseltine]
I Wonder as I Wander arr. John Rutter
Tomorrow shall be my Dancing Day John Gardner
Oh, Chanukah/Y’mei hachanukah arr. Robert Applebaum
Deck the Hall trad. Welsh, arr. David Willcocks
O magnum mysterium Tomás Luis de Victoria
O magnum mysterium Howard Helvey
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella trad. French, arr. Howard Helvey
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Over the River and Through the Wood Sherri Porterfield
Little Lamb Sherri Porterfield
A Christmas Blessing Philip W. J. Stopford
Overture from The Nutcracker Peter Tchaikovsky, arr. Kevin McChesney
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
O Little Town of Bethlehem trad. English, arr. Howard Helvey
On Christmas Night All Christians Sing (The Sussex Carol) trad. English, arr. Howard Helvey
St. Matthew Passion
March 2013
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Kettering Children’s Concert Choir Dr. Natalie DeHorn, Director
John Wesley Wright Tenor, as the Evangelist
Maura Janton Cock Soprano
Steven Rickards Countertenor
Jeremy Scott Winston Tenor
William McGraw Baritone
Mark Spencer Baritone, as Jesus
Neal Gittleman Concert Preview
Music
St. Matthew Passion (BWV 244) Johann Sebastian Bach
Bach to the Future
May 2013
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Dr. Sharon Davis Gratto Concert Preview
Music
Psalm 117 Georg Philipp Telemann
Missa Brevis K.192 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Exsultate, jubilate K. 165 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
O nata lux Morten Lauridsen
Sure on This Shining Night Morten Lauridsen
Laudate Dominum Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied BWV 225 Johann Sebastian Bach
Choral Masterworks from Early Music to Now
2013-2014
Hymns of Triumph
October 2013
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Ryu-Kyung Kim Mezzo Soprano
Cameo Humes Tenor
Joshua Zink Baritone
Dr. Paul Lockhart Concert Preview
Music
Zadok the Priest George Frederic Handel
Concerto in F major for Organ and Strings (Hob. XVIII:7) Franz Joseph Haydn
O Praise the Lord with One Consent George Frideric Handel
Missa in Angustiis in d (Hob. XXII:11) (Lord Nelson Mass) Franz Joseph Haydn
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2013
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Music
Mary Did You Know? Patricia Sanders Cota
Spanish Dance Kevin McChesney
Farandole Georges Bizet; arr. Kevin McChesney
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
All My Heart This Night Rejoices arr. Leo Nestor
Lux Aurumque Eric Whitacre
Jubilate Domino Donald Swann
Mirabile mysterium Deborah B. Martin
Wexford Carol arr. Dale Warland
Psallite Michael Praetorius
Puer natus in Bethlehem Pietro Adolpho Boss
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming arr. Dick Hattershire
Rejoice and Be Merry John Rutter
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Infant Holy arr. Ruth Dwyer and Martin Ellis
Snow is Falling Ruth Elaine Schram
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem Adger M. Pace & R. Fisher Boyce, arr. David L. Brunner
Walking in the Air Howard Blake
Angels We Have Heard on High Gloria
Dreamscape on Still, Still, Still arr. Brian Childers
Fum, Fum, Fum arr. Anne Heider
Ose Shalom John Leavitt
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Away in a Manger arr. David Willcocks
I Saw Three Ships John Rutter
Mass in B Minor by J.S. Bach
March 2014
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Minnita Daniel-Cox Soprano
Audrey Walstrom Mezzo Soprano
Jeremy Scott Winston Tenor
Christopher Brandon Morales Baritone
William Henry Caldwell Concert Preview
Music
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 Johann Sebastian Bach
Celebrating Dance and Song
May 2014
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Debbie Blunden-Diggs, Artistic Director
Sarah Hart Soprano
Liza Forrester Mezzo Soprano
Tony Burdette Tenor
Mark Spencer Baritone
Sharon Davis Gratto Concert Preview
Music
Mass in G minor Ralph Vaughan Williams
O, Clap Your Hands Ralph Vaughan Williams
Frostiana: Seven Country Songs Randall Thompson
Die Nacht Richard Strauss
Zueignung Richard Strauss
The Bird’s Song (from The Pilgrim’s Progress) Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ständchen (Serenade) Franz Schubert
Ecco ridente (from The Barber of Seville) Gioachino Rossini
A Jubilant Song Norman Dello Joio
Music: The Universal Language
2014-2015
From Leipzig to Vienna
October 2014
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
University of Dayton Chorale Dr. Robert Jones Director
Ginger Minneman Soprano
Ryu-Kyung Kim Mezzo Soprano
Pedro Arroyo Tenor
Errik M. Hood Baritone
Sharon Davis Gratto Concert Preview
Music
Mass in A Major, BWV 234 Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major (BWV 1049) Johann Sebastian Bach
Two movements from Magnificat in D Major (BWV 243) Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata 150: Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass in C, Op. 48 Franz Peter Schubert
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2014
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Music
How Great Our Joy Douglas Wagner and Lloyd Larson
Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon, arr. Karen Thompson
From a Distant Home Traditional Puerto Rican, arr. Michael Helman
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
Ave Maria Franz Biebl
The Holly and the Ivy arr. John A. Behnke
The Lamb John Tavener
Go Tell it on the Mountain African-American Spiritual, arr. Carolyn Jennings
Mary’s Lullaby John Rutter
Sing We to This Merry Company John Rutter
O Little Town of Bethlehem Forest Green; descant Thomas Armstrong
Le Sommeil de L’enfant Jésus Traditional French carol, arr. Ron Jeffers
Riu, Riu, Chiu Linda Spevacek
The Snow Edward Elgar
White Christmas Irving Berlin, arr. Roy Ringwald
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen arr. David Willcocks
Arab Dance Peter Tchaikovsky, arr. Kevin McChesney
Guiding Star Carol Danish, arr. Olaf C. Christiansen
Joyous Christmas Song Norwegian, arr. Paul Christiansen
O Yule, Full of Gladness Norwegian, arr. Carolyn Jennings
Chanuke, Oi Chanuke Yiddish, arr. Robert DeCormier
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, arr. David Willcocks
Lute-book Lullaby William Ballet, arr. Geoffrey Shaw
Ding! Dong! Merrily on High arr. Mack Wilberg
Mozart’s Vienna
March 2015
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Minnita Daniel-Cox Soprano
Cameo Humes Tenor
Mark Spencer Baritone
John Kurokawa Clarinet
Neal Gittleman Concert Preview
Music
Regina Coeli, K. 276 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ave Verum, K. 618 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K. 622 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Grand Mass in C Minor, K. 427 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
South American Accents
May 2015
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus with Instrumentalists John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Pedro Arroyo Tenor
Emmanuel Vargas Tenor
Jim McCutcheon Guitar
Thomas George Caracas Garcia Charango
Jaime Morales-Matos Concert Preview
Music
Abendlied Op. 69, No. 3 Josef Rheinberger
Abendlied Felix Mendelssohn
All Through the Night arr. K. Lee Scott
Seven Songs of the Rubaiyat Adolphus Hailstork
Come Again, Sweet Love John Dowland
Four Venezuelan Waltzes Antonio Lauro
Julia Florida Agustín Barrios
Chôros No. 1 Heitor Villa-Lobos
Misa Criolla Ariel Ramírez
Mañanitas de mi Tierra (Mornings of My Land) Julio Fonseca
Amor de mi Alma (The Love of My Soul) Z. Randall Stroope
Alma Llanera (Soul of the Plains) Pedro Gutiérrez
Mastery, Mystery, & Majesty
2015-2016
Salute to American Masters
October 2015
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
William Henry Caldwell Baritone
Aurelian Oprea Violin
Debbie Lindley Piano
Jeremy Winston Concert Preview
Music
Two Excerpts from The Testament of Freedom Randall Thompson
Hush! Somebody’s Callin’ My Name arr. Brazeal W. Dennard
Soon Ah Will Be Done arr. William L. Dawson
Five Hebrew Love Songs Eric Whitacre
Awake, O North Wind (from Wedding Cantata) Daniel Pinkham
Lux aeterna (from Requiem Brevis) Jonathan Bailey Holland
Andante semplice from Sonata for Violin and Piano Aaron Copland
Old American Songs arr. Aaron Copland
Shenandoah arr. James Erb
Cindy arr. Mack Wilberg
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2015
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Music
Ding Dong Merrily On High arr. Fred Gramann
Of the Father’s Love Begotten arr. Sandra Eithun
Greensleeves arr. Cathy Moklebust
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, arr. David Willcocks
O Magnum Mysterium Dan Locklair
All this time William Walton
Ave Maria Tomás Luis de Victoria
A La Ru (Latin American lullaby) John Donald Robb, arr. Richard Proulx
Gloria Pablo Sosa, arr. Michael Burkhardt
Candlelight Carol John Rutter
Hodie Christus Natus Est Glenn E. Wonacott
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Felix Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Hanukkah’s Child Linda Swears
Christmas Dance of the Shepherds Zoltán Kodály
El Pequeño Niño (The Tiny Child) arr. by Ruth E. Dwyer
Kommet, ihr Hirten (Come, All Ye Shepherds) setting by Stephen Mager
See Amid the Winter’s Snow arr. by Susan Brumfield
O Little Town of Bethlehem St. Louis, Lewis Henry Redner
Go Tell It On the Mountain arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
Ose Shalom (The One Who Makes Peace) John Leavitt
Pat-a-Pan David L. Mennicke
Rudolphus Rubrinasus Johnny Marks, arr. Philip Brunelle
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, John Francis Wade, arr. David Willcocks
In the Bleak Midwinter Harold Darke
I Saw Three Ships English traditional, arr. John Rutter
Songs of Mystery and Praise
March 2016
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Ryu-Kyung Kim Mezzo Soprano
Jeremy Scott Winston Tenor
Errik M. Hood Baritone
Nolan Long Concert Preview
Music
Requiem Op. 48 Gabriel Fauré
Magnificat BWV 243 Johann Sebastian Bach
The Music of Downton Abbey
May 2016
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Minnita Daniel-Cox Soprano
Audrey L. Dawson Mezzo Soprano
Jeremy Scott Winston Tenor
Mark Spencer Baritone
The Human Race Theatre Company Kevin Moore, President and Artistic Director | Scott Stoney, Adaptor/Director
Caitlin Larsen as Lady Alice, Duchess of Kirkwood
Christine Brunner as Millicent Danforth
Matthew Mehaffey Concert Preview
Music
Downton Abbey Suite John Lunn
I Was Glad (1902) C. Hubert H. Parry
Nightfall (1920) Patrick A.S. Hadley
Jerusalem (1916) C. Hubert H. Parry
Crossing the Bar C. Hubert H. Parry
My Soul, There is a Country (1916); Motet no. 1 “Songs of Farewell”) C. Hubert H. Parry
I Vow to Thee, My Country (1914/1921); Jupiter Theme “The Planets” Gustav Holst
Us and Them John Lunn
As Torrents in Summer; from the Cantata “King Olaf” Edward W. Elgar
The Snow (1894); Part Song op. 26, no. 1 Edward W. Elgar
Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline; “The Ways of Zion Do Mourn” – HWV 264 (1737) George Frideric Handel
Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge; Motet (1921) Ralph Vaughan Williams
Rule, Britannia! from “Alfred” A Masque (1740) Thomas Augustine Arne
From Russia to Love
2016-2017
RUSSIAN ECHOES
OCTOBER 2016
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Russian Duo Oleg Kruglyakov, Balalaika | Terry Boyarsky, Piano
Tony Burdette Tenor
Christi Wilson Piano
Russian Duo Concert Preview
Music
Salvation is Created Pavel Tschesnokoff
Excerpts from The All-Night Vigil, Op. 37 Sergei Rachmaninoff
Polovtsian Dances (from Prince Igor) Alexander Borodin
Blooming Flowers/Volinka Traditional, arr. Boris Troyanovsky
Polonaise Vasily Andreyev
Volga Tunes Nicolai Rizol
By the Sky, By the Blue Traditional, arr. Shalov
Vanyusha Traditional
Mail Troika Nicolai Budashkin
Russian Rag George Cobb, arr. Boyarsky/Kruglyakov
Amphibian Man Andrei Petrov
Kalinka Concert Variations Vera Gorodovskaya
Kalinka (Russian folk song) arr. Stan Engebretson
SWEET SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAYS
DECEMBER 2016
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth, Director
Jim McCutcheon Guitar
Music
Dance of the Reed Flutes P. Tchaikovsky; arr. William Griffin
Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People L. Bourgeois/ G. Handel, arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
Once in Royal David’s City Irby, H. J. Gauntlett, arr. David Willcocks
What Sweeter Music John Rutter
He is Born! Traditional French Carol, arr. John A. Ricketts
Christmas Lullaby Jeffrey Van
Spanish Carol Galician folk tune attr. Felipe Pedrell, arr. Jeffrey Van
Angelus ad Pastores Ait Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
El Noy de la Mare (Catalan Carol) arr. Marshall/McCutcheon
Medieval Lute Medley arr. Jim McCutcheon
Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson,arr. Douglas Niedt
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Felix Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Ösz-ka´non Lajos Bárdos
Oseh Shalom (A Prayer for Peace) Joan Beckow
A Winter Walk Vicki Tucker Courtney
Angels through the Heavens Winging Traditional 14th c. German carol, arr. Harrison Oxley
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening Vera Kistler
O Little Town of Bethlehem English traditional tune, arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams
A La Ru Hispanic Folk Tune, arr. Jane McFadden
Hallelujah Chorus G. F. Handel, arr. James Meredith
S’vivon / Al Hanisim arr. Jason Robert Brown
Fum, Fum, Fum Catalan Carol, arr. Anne Heider
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, John Francis Wade, arr. David Willcocks
O Sweet Little Child Melody by Samuel Scheidt, arr. William Bausano
The Joys of Mary 14th-c. English Carol, arr. Richard Proulx
BACH’S ST. JOHN PASSION
MARCH 2017
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Kettering Children’s Choir, Capella Dr. James Tipps, Director
Tony Burdette Tenor
Melissa Harvey Soprano
Nathan Medley Countertenor
Cameo Humes Tenor
Peter Clinton Keates Baritone
Mark Spencer Baritone
Sharon Davis Gratto Concert Preview
Music
The St. John Passion Johann Sebastian Bach
LOVE IN BLOOM
MAY 2017
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Ryu-Kyung Kim Mezzo Soprano
Jeremy Scott Winston Tenor
Mark Spencer Baritone
Lisa Hanson Concert Preview
Music
Wedding Cantata Daniel Pinkham
Serenade to Music Ralph Vaughan Williams
Sing We and Chant It Thomas Morley
The Silver Swan Orlando Gibbons
April Is In Her Lovely Face Thomas Morley
Now Is the Month of Maying Thomas Morley
Au fond du temple saint (Les pêcheurs de perles) Georges Bizet
Die Nacht (Opus 17, No. 4) (The Night) Franz Schubert
Der Wassermann (The Waterman) Robert Schumann
Ständchen (Opus 135) (Serenade) Franz Schubert
Liebeslieder (Love Songs), Opus 57 Johannes Brahms
Two Selections from The Tender Land Aaron Copland
Connections
2017-2018
THE FRENCH CONNECTION
OCTOBER 2017
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Minnita Daniel-Cox Soprano
David Crean Organ
Sandra Yang Concert Preview
Music
“Cantique de Jean Racine,” Op. 11 Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), arr. John Rutter (b. 1945)
Quatre Motets sur des themes grégoriens, Op. 10 (Four Motets on Gregorian themes) Maurice Duruflé (1902-86)
Concerto pour orgue, cordes et timbales in G minor (Concerto for organ, strings, and timpani) Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
Gloria Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
SWEET SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAYS
DECEMBER 2017
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth Dorgan, Director
Music
Sing We Now of Christmas Traditional, arr. Kevin McChesney
One Small Child David Meece, arr. Lloyd Larson
Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy P.I. Tchaikovsky, arr. Fred Gramann
Carol: Once in Royal David’s City Irby, H. J. Gauntlett, arr. David Willcocks
Lux Aurumque Eric Whitacre
Sing We Now of Christmas French Carol, arr. John A. Ricketts
Mid-Winter Bob Chilcott
Go Tell it on the Mountain African-American Spiritual, arr. Carolyn Jennings
I wonder as I wander arr. John Rutter
Three Medieval Carols John V. Mochnick
Puer natus in Bethlehem Pietro Adolpho Bossi
Rejoice and Be Merry John Rutter
Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem St. Louis, Lewis Henry Redner
A Christmas Blessing Philip Stopford
Alleluia (from Cantata No. 142) Johann Sebastian Bach
Al Shlosha D’Varim Allan E. Naplan
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella arr. Donna Gartman Schultz
Carol: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Felix Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Bell Carol of the Kings arr. Derek Hakes
Chanukah Prayer David Lantz
Deck the Hall trad. Welsh, arr. David Willcocks
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, John Francis Wade, arr. David Willcocks
Away in a Manger arr. David Willcocks
Ding! Dong! Merrily on High French Carol, arr. Mack Wilberg
SEBASTIAN & SONS
MARCH 2018
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
April Bennett Soprano
Nathan Medley Countertenor
C. Andrew Blosser Tenor
Mark Spencer Baritone
The Human Race Theatre Company Kevin Moore, President and Artistic Director | Scott Stoney, Director | Karen Righter, Playwright
Caitlin Larsen Anna Magdalena Bach
Scott Hunt Johann Christian Bach
Scott Stoney Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
Ellen Exner Concert Preview
Music
Cantata 191—Gloria in Excelsis Deo Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Sinfonia in D Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784)
Cantata—Wohl dem, der den Herren fürchtet Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784)
Magnificat Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788)
Magnificat in C Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782)
ROMANTIC CONNECTIONS
MAY 2018
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Ryu-Kyung Kim Mezzo Soprano
Julia Randel Concert Preview
Music
Excerpts from Elijah Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)
Hear My Prayer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)
Excerpts from Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise) Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847)
Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53 Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Scenes: From the Bavarian Highlands Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Duet “Ist ein Traum” from Der Rosenkavalier, Act III Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
Duet “Mira, o Norma” from Norma, Act II Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835)
Regina Coeli from Cavalleria Rusticana Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945)
Hope and Passion
2018-2019
SONGS OF HOPE AND FREEDOM
OCTOBER 2018
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Central State University Chorus Jeremy Winston, Director | Nanyi Qiang, Accompanist
Herbert Woodward Martin Concert Preview
Music
Two Passages from The Testament of Freedom Randall Thompson (1899-1984)
Steal Away arr. Bob Chilcott (b. 1955)
The Battle of Jericho arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003)
Daniel, Servant of the Lord arr. Undine Smith Moore (1904-1989)
Steady Soldier arr. Undine Smith Moore (1904-1989)
Oh, What A Beautiful City arr. Eurydice Osterman (b. 1950)
The Word Was God Rosephanye Powell (b. 1962)
Set Me As a Seal René Clausen (b. 1953)
Ching-A-Ring-Chaw adapted Aaron Copland (1900-1990), arr. Irving Fine (1914-1962)
Shenandoah arr. Bob Chilcott
Sure On This Shining Night Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943)
Zion’s Walls adapted Aaron Copland (1900-1990), arr. Glenn Koponen (b. 1943)
Four Spirituals arr. Adolphus Hailstork (b. 1941)
Battle Hymn of the Republic William Steffe (1830-1890), arr. Peter J. Wilhousky (1902-1978)
SWEET SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAYS
DECEMBER 2018
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth Dorgan, Director
Music
Joy to the World arr. D. Linda McKechnie
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
Once in Royal David’s City arr. David Willcocks (1919-2015)
O Magnum Mysterium Howard Helvey (b. 1968)
Three Carols from Poland Michael Burkhardt (b. 1957)
The Holly and the Ivy John A. Behnke (b. 1953)
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming arr. Richard Hattershire (b. 1940)
Jesus child John Rutter (b. 1945)
Sing We to This Merry Company John Rutter (b. 1945)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Felix Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Celebrate the Feast of Lights Sally K. Albrecht (b. 1954)
Angels’ Carol John Rutter (b. 1945)
Walking in the Air (theme from The Snowman) Howard Blake (b. 1938)
Caroling, Caroling Alfred Burt (1920-1954)
See Amid the Winter’s Snow arr. Susan Brumfield (b. 1957)
Little Town of Bethlehem Forest Green (English traditional tune), v. 4 descant by Thomas Armstrong
Here We Come A-Caroling arr. Anna Laura Page
Chanuke, oi Chanuke arr. Robert DeCormier (1922-2017)
Ose Shalom (The One Who Makes Peace) John Leavitt (b. 1956)
O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, John Francis Wade (1711-1786), arr. David Willcocks
O Sweet Little Child melody Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654), arr. William Bausano (b. 1950)
I Saw Three Ships arr. John Rutter (b. 1945)
J. S. BACH’S ST. MATTHEW PASSION
MARCH 2019
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra I Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Orchestra II Jessica Hung, Concertmaster
The University Of Dayton University Chorale Steven Hankle, Director
Daniel Weeks Tenor
Josefien Stoppelenburg Soprano
Nathan Medley Countertenor
C. Andrew Blosser Tenor
David Rugger Baritone
Mark Spencer Baritone
Neal Gittleman Concert Preview
Music
St. Matthew Passion (BWV 244) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
GLORIOUS BRASS
MAY 2019
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Oakwood Brass Eric Knorr, Leader
Eric Knorr Concert Preview
Music
A Festival Psalm Donald Busarow (1934-2011)
Imperial March, Op. 32 Edward Elgar (1857-1934), arr. Steven Winteregg (b. 1952)
Salvation is Created Edward Elgar (1857-1934), arr. Steven Winteregg (b. 1952)
Concertino in A minor, Op. 94 for Two Pianos Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975), arr. Michael Allen
Plaudite, Psallite, Jubilate Deo Omnis Terra (Sacrae Symphoniae) Giovanni Gabrieli (c. 1554/7-1612), ed. & arr. Mark A. Schuster
Sicut Cervus Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1524-1594)
Overture to Colas Breugnon Dmitry Kabalevsky (1904-1987), arr. Geert de Vos
October Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)
A Psalm Triptych Donald Busarow (1934-2011)
Contrasts
2019-2020
Haydn and More
November 2019
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Stivers School for the Arts Chamber Choir Paula Powell, Director | Jeffrey Powell, Accompanist
Minnita Daniel-Cox Soprano
Paula Powell Concert Preview
Music
Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo (“Kleine Orgelmesse,” Hob. XXII:7) Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Concerto in F Major, Hob. XVII:7 Franz Joseph Haydn
Credo, RV 591 Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Psalm 117 Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
Cantate Domino Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612)
Earth Song Frank Ticheli (b. 1958)
I Got Shoes Spiritual; arr. Robert Shaw (1916-1999) and Alice Parker (b.1925)
Jubliate Deo Peter Anglea (b. 1988)
Salve Regina in G minor, Hob XXIIIb:2 Franz Joseph Haydn
Exsultate Jubilate, K 165 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Motet VI: “Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden” Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2019
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth Dorgan, Director
Jim McCutcheon Guitar
Pam Rauch Flute
Joy Carter, Willow Cliffswallow, Kevin Samblanet Percussion
Music
Savior of the Nations, Come arr. Sandra Eithun
What Is this Lovely Fragrance? arr. Fred Gramann
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly arr. Jane McFadden
Carol: Once in Royal David’s City arr. David Willcocks
O nata lux (from Lux aeterna) Morten Lauridsen
My Dancing Day English carol, arr. Gerald Near
Child of Peace Jeffrey Van
Angels We Have Heard on High French carol, arr. David Cherwien
Gabriel’s Message Basque Traditional, arr. D. Niedt
Christmastime is Here Vince Guaraldi, arr. J. McCutcheon
La Nit de Nadal Catalonian carol, arr. M. Llbet
Carol: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Kling Glöckchen German carol, arr. Linda Steen Spevacek
Oseh Shalom arr. Joan Beckow
Riu, Riu, Chiu Spanish carol, arr. Linda Steen Spevacek
Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant Traditional French, arr. Audrey Snyder
Carol: Good King Wenceslas Tempus adeste floridum
Fum, Fum, Fum Catalan carol, arr. Bill Ingram
Pat-a-pan Burgundian tune, arr. David L. Mennicke
A La Ru Latin American lullaby, arr. John Donald Robb and Richard Proulx
S’vivon/Al Hanisim from Chanukah Suite, arr. Jason Robert Brown
Carol: O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, John Francis Wade, arr. David Willcocks
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Polish carol, arr. David Willcocks
On Christmas Night All Christians Sing (The Sussex Carol) English carol, arr. Howard Helvey
Renewed and Resolved
2021-2022
Rededicated
October 2021
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Ryu-Kyung Kim Mezzo Soprano
Daniel Weeks Tenor
Brad Mattingly Baritone
John Benjamin Accompanist
Rev. Larry Hoffsis Concert Preview
Music
Lux Aeterna Morten Lauridsen
Requiem Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Rejoice
December 2021
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth Dorgan, Director
Lindsay Baker Flute
Pam Rauch Flute
Jessica Blaza Clarinet
Jessica Purvis Trombone
Rachel Lammi Organ
Kathy Boyd, Willow Cliffswallow, Joy Meyers, R. Alan Kimbrough, Vicki Ramga Percussion
Music
What Child Is This English folk song, arr. Lonnie J. Dorgan
Still, Still, Still Austrian carol, arr. Lonnie J. Dorgan
O Holy Night Adolphe Adam, arr. Lonnie J. Dorgan
Carol: Once in Royal David’s City Irby, H. J. Gauntlett, arr. David Willcocks
O Magnum Mysterium Dan Locklair
Sing We to This Merry Company John Rutter
Mid-winter Bob Chilcott
The Lamb John Tavener
Carol: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Ian Good
Mary Did You Know? Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene, arr. Anna Laura Page
Go, Tell It on the Mountain Spiritual, arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem Forest Green (English traditional tune), v. 4 descant by Thomas Armstrong
S’vivon/Al Hanisim from Chanukah Suite, arr. Jason Robert Brown
Ose Shalom (The One Who Makes Peace) John Leavitt
Fum, Fum, Fum Catalan Carol, arr. Anne Heider
Sing Lullaby (The Infant King) Basque Carol, Setting by Anthony Prower
Angels’ Carol John Rutter, arr. Sondra K. Tucker
Riu, Riu, Chiu 16th century Spanish carol, arr. by Cathy Moklebust
Silent Night Franz Gruber, arr. Cathy Moklebust
Carol: O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fideles, John Francis Wade, arr. David Willcocks
Candlelight Carol John Rutter
Rejoice and be Merry John Rutter
Resplendent
marCH 2022
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus Neal Gittleman, Guest Conductor | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Josefien Stoppelenburg Soprano
Nathan Medley Countertenor
Jeremy Winston Tenor
Brad Mattingly Baritone
Neal Gittleman Concert Preview
Music
Mass in B minor, BWV 232 Johann Sebastian Bach
Renewed
May 2022
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus John Neely, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Minnita Daniel-Cox Soprano
John Benjamin Piano Accompanist
Adolphus Hailstork Composer of Commissioned Work
Gabriel Ferraiuolo First Prize Winner of the Bach Society’s 2021 Young Composers Competition
Anna Dimaggio Second Prize Winner of the Bach Society’s 2021 Young Composers Competition
Herbert Woodward Martin Concert Preview and Poetry Recitations
Music
Life Zenobia Powell Perry
Three Dunbar Hymns Adolphus Hailstork
Oh It Were Sweet Gabriel Ferraiuolo
African Romances, Op. 17 Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
Evening Steven Winteregg
Morning Steven Winteregg
Hymn of My Salvation Anna DiMaggio
The Sparrow Adolphus Hailstork
From “Three Dunbar Poems” Phillip Magnuson
Trials and Triumphs
2022-2023
Israel in Egypt
October 2022
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus David Crean, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Erin Alcorn Soprano
Heidi Miller Soprano
Lauren McAllister Mezzo-soprano
Tony Burdette Tenor
Jacob Zhou Baritone
Joseph O’Shea Bass
Miriamne Ara Krummel Concert Preview
Music
Israel in Egypt George Frideric Handel (1685‐1759)
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2022
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus David Crean, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth Dorgan, Director
Music
Change Ring on ‘Divinum Mysterium’ arr. Fred Gramann
Sing We Now of Christmas arr. Kevin McChesney
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel arr. Sandra Eithun
Carol: Once in Royal David’s City Irby, H.J. Gauntlett, arr. David Willcocks
A Virgin Unspotted William Billings
Hymn to the Virgin Benjamin Britten
The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy arr. Andre J. Thomas
In the Bleak Midwinter Harold Darke
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree Elizabeth Poston
Ding-dong, Merrily on High arr. Paul Stevens
Carol: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Felix Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Hanukkah’s Child Linda Spears
O Come, Little Children Johann Schulz, arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
Noel, Noel Vijay Singh
Snow on Snow Andy Beck
Walking in the Air (from The Snowman) Howard Blake
Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams
Up On the Housetop arr. Mary Kay Parrish
The Holly and the Ivy arr. John A. Behnke
What Sweeter Music John Rutter
Eight Days of Lights Judith Clurman and David Chase
O Come, All Ye Faithful John Francis Wade, arr. David Willcocks
O Sweet Little Child Samuel Scheidt, arr. and trans. William Bausano
On Christmas Night [Sussex Carol] arr. Howard Helvey
St. John Passion
March 2023
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus David Crean, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Aurelian Oprea, Concertmaster
Daniel Weeks Tenor
Kenneth Shaw Bass
Andrea Chenoweth Soprano
Lauren McAllister Mezzo-soprano
Tony Burdette Tenor
Mike Young Baritone
Rev. Dr. Calvin Lane Concert Preview
Music
St. John Passion Johann Sebastian Bach
Favorites
May 2023
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus David Crean, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Stivers School for the Arts Chamber Choir Paula Dunn Powell, Director | Jeffrey Powell, Accompanist
Paula Dunn Powell Concert Preview Speaker
Music
God Is Gone Up Gerald Finzi
The Road Not Taken Randall Thompson
Ave Maria (Angelus Domini) Franz Biebl
Bogoroditse Devo Sergei Rachmaninoff
Ubi Caritas Maurice Duruflé
Poor Man Lazrus Jester Hairston
Soon Ah Will Be Done William L. Dawson
Ain’t Got Time To Die Hall Johnson
Non Nobis Domine Rosephanye Powell
Spiritual Ysaye Barnwell
If Love Should Count You Worthy Victor Johnson
Pure Imagination Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, arr. Ben Bram and Tehillah Alphonso
Alleluia Elaine Hagenberg
Long Time Ago Aaron Copland, transcription Irving Fine
The Dodger Aaron Copland, arr. David L. Brunner
Simple Gifts Aaron Copland, arr. David L. Brunner
The Little Horses Aaron Copland, arr. David L. Brunner
Zion’s Walls Aaron Copland, arr. Glenn Koponen
Sure On This Shining Night Morten Lauridsen
Shenandoah arr. James Erb
Cindy arr. Mack Wilberg
The Paths of Visionaries
2023-2024
Songs of Ecstatic Praise
October 2023
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus David Crean, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Jackie Stevens Soprano
Ryu‐Kyung Kim Mezzo‐soprano
David Sievers Tenor
Mark Spencer Baritone
Oakwood Brass Eric Knorr, Group Leader
Yun Kim Organ
Dr. Cynthia Richards, Lilith Todd Concert Preview Speakers
Music
Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230 Johann Sebastian Bach
Rejoice in the Lamb Benjamin Britten
Te Deum Mrs. H.H.A. Beach
Canzon Primi Toni Giovanni Gabrieli, ed. Robert King
Canzon Duodecimi Toni Giovanni Gabrieli, ed. Robert King
Finale from Symphony No. 3 Gustav Mahler arr. Robert Higgins, ed. Eric Knorr
Gloria John Rutter
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
December 2023
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus David Crean, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Rachel Lammi Organ
Pam Rauch Flute
Jon Blaza, Lonnie Dorgan, Rachel Lammi Percussion
Kettering Children’s Choir Chorale Bruce Swank, Director | Linda Kessler, Accompanist
Kettering Advent Ringers Joan Ulloth Dorgan, Director
Music
West Indies Carol arr. Hart Morris
Coventry Carol arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman arr. Kevin McChesney
Joy to the World with “Psalm 19” by Marcello arr. D. Linda McKechnie
Carol: Once in Royal David’s City Irby, H.J. Gauntlett, arr. David Willcocks
Noel Festival Incorporating Traditional Carols , arr. Lloyd Larson
The Boar’s Head Carol arr. Stephen Hatfield
Still, Still, Still Austrian Carol, arr. Norman Luboff
My Dancing Day Gerald Near
Ravta et rivam (You Fought Their Battles) Rex Isenberg
S’vivon Traditional Hebrew Song, arr. Betty Bertaux
Go Tell It on the Mountain Traditional African‐American Spiritual, arr. Carolyn Jennings
Rise Up Shepherd and Follow Traditional African‐American Spiritual, arr. Robert L. Jefferson
Children, Go Where I Send Thee arr. Ruth Elaine Schram
Carol: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn, arr. David Willcocks
Gatatumba Traditional Andalusian Villancico, arr. Ruth Morris Gray
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Traditional Polish Carol, arr. Ruth Dwyer and Martin Ellis
Oseh Shalom (A Prayer for Peace) Joan Beckow
Under Winter Moon Andy Beck
This Twenty‐Five of December Greg Gilpin
Kling, Glockchen Traditional German Carol, arr. Linda Steen Spevacek
Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Forest Green) English traditional tune, arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams, Descant by Thomas Armstrong
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear arr. Sandra Eithun
Psallite (Singt und klingt!) Michael Praetorius
Es ist ein Ros Entsprungen arr. Dick Hattershire
Hodie Christus Natus Est Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Carol: O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste fidelis, John Francis Wade, arr. David Willcocks
Silent Night arr. Trevor Manor
People, Look East arr. Craig Courtney
Along the Silk Road
March 2024
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus David Crean, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Latif Bolat Concert Preview Host and Soloist
Ryu‐Kyung Kim Mezzo-soprano
The University of Dayton Javanese Gamelan Ensemble Dr. Heather MacLachlan, Director
The University Dayton World Music Choir Dr. Sharon Davis Gratto, Director | James Pera, Collaborative Pianist
Morgan Kelly Moss Winner of the 2023 Young Composer Competition
Vahram Sarkissian (Sargsyan) Composer of Commissioned Work
Music
Svaagat (Welcome!) Victor Paranjoti (India)
Soorp, Soorp Vahram Sarkissian
Arirang Traditional Korean folk song, arr. Grant Cochran
Mo‐Li‐Hua (Jasmine Flower) Chinese folk song, 18th c., arr. Hyo‐Won Woo
Dörven Dalai (The Four Seas) Inner Mongolian folk song, arr. Yongrub
Bindri Traditional Javanese
Prasetya (Promise) S. Wignyosaputro
Dravidian Dithyramb Victor Paranjoti (India)
Thou and I Morgan Kelly Moss
Lammaa Badaa Yatathannaa Traditional mūwashshah (Arabic strophic song), arr. Shireen Abu‐Khader
Adinu Sufi Song, arr. Shireen Abu‐Khader and André de Quadros
Alem Yuzune Saldi Ziya Ali Muhammed Devotional Song in Makam Nihavend, Bektashi Nefes
Haktir Allahim, Muhammed Mahim Devotional Song in Makam Nihavend, Bektashi Nefes
Seyhimin Illeri Devotional Song in Makam Nihavend, Lyrics: Yunus Emre, 13th c.
Askin Kime yar Olur Devotional Song in Makam Nihavend, Lyrics: Niyazi Misri, 17th c., Music: Latif Bolat
Hiroshima Lyrics: Nazim Hikmet, Music: Zulfu Livaneli
Geldi Gecti Omrum Benim Devotional Song in Makam Kurdi, Lyrics: Yunus Emre, 13th c., Music: Latif Bolat
Eve Dervisler Geldi Devotional Song in Makam Kurdi, Lyrics: Yunus Emre, 13th c., Music: Latif Bolat
Hanbaginda Kurulmus Asiklarin Otagi Devotional Song in Makam Hicaz, Hilmi Dedebaba
Daglar ile Taslar ile Devotional Song in Makam Hicaz, Lyrics: Yunus Emre, 13th c.
Ya Ali Yaradan Ali Devotional Song in Makam Hicaz, Lyrics: Nesimi, 16th c.
Tek Kapıdan (Only Door) Lamentation folk song from Amasya, Turkey, arr. Ertuǧrul Bayraktar
Shalom Chaverim Hebrew Farewell Song, arr. Kenneth Hodgson
Mozart’s Mass in C Minor
May 2024
Artists
Bach Society of Dayton Chorus David Crean, Music Director | R. Alan Kimbrough, Accompanist
Orchestra Youjin Na, Concertmaster
Minnita Daniel‐Cox Soprano
Andrea Chenoweth Wells Soprano
Daniel Weeks Tenor
Kenneth Shaw Bass
R. Alan Kimbrough Organ
Neal Gittleman Concert Preview Host
Music
Great Mass in C Minor, K. 427 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, completed and edited by Robert D. Levin