001for e for spe e sh for all right all the way over and then up you good evening and welcome uh we are so excited to share this performance with you tonight our students have been working hard to prepare for this concert and this is a celebration of their dedication and growth and love of Music uh as we enjoy the performance together I'd like to take a moment to remind you everyone uh to remind everyone a little bit about concert etiquette I do know that there is a I think it's a there's a game going on in the gym so if you did happen to um partake in their concession please remember we should not be consuming those in the auditorium um please help us a a live performance is a unique experience that requires
002both the performers and the audience to work together and create something really special um please listen or please help us by listening attentively our singers have spent weeks preparing and your quiet attention allows them to perform with confidence um hold your applause please until the end of each piece some pieces will feature different instrumentalists as well as soloists um and and we ask that you hold your applause so that our singers can hear when their next entrance is um keep distractions to a minimum make sure your cell phones are silenced and avoid talking during songs if you are the parent that loves the recording this is also on the bdusd um YouTube page um and thank you for encouraging our young musicians a a warm Round of Applause after each song lets them know how
003much you appreciate their hard work thank you so much for supporting our students and for being a part of tonight's cont concert we hope you enjoy this evening's [Applause] music We Begin our program with the keil row a lively folk tune from northern England and Scotland this song celebrates the hardworking Keelan of the river time who transported coal on flat bottom boats called kees The Melody full of energy in spirit reflects the pride and resilience of these workers Christy KY Miller's Arrangement brings this traditional tune to life with a light and joyful energy enhanced by a beautiful flute solo played by Hannah Mankey wel this throughout this piece you may hear some words you may not be familiar with as I come do the sand gate which means as I come through the sandgate we'll
004made the K row which means we we'll May sail the boat [Applause] [Music] ready the sand gate the sand gate as I can do the sand gate I heard a I [Music] do I I heard [Music] sing the the roll my in a [Music] blue ch [Music] oh [Music] K like [Music] my the kill the kill the kill we The Kill my in the the the the my [Music] in in my [Music] [Applause] this hauntingly beautiful Scottish folk song tells the story of Bonnie price or Prince Charlie's Escape after the battle of Co kidin in 1746 disguised as a woman he fled to the aisle of sky with the help of Flora MacDonald the gentle sway of the melody reminiscent of the rocking Sea and the poison lyrics make the skyboat song a favorite among
005lovers of Celtic music our arrang ment by J J Al house captures the the longing and bravery of this historic moment highlighted by two wonderful soloists Javier Alvarez Alvarez and Olivia Johnson [Applause] [Music] sing me a song of a l that is gone s that be Mary of Soul he on a day over the sea to SK [Music] all that was there give me the that show give me the eyes give me the soul give me the that's [Music] strong me a song of the that is s that let be a soul he Sail on a day over the sea to [Music] all is last [Music] be on [Applause] a the Sea over the sea [Music] is the sea [Music] [Applause] a staple of appalachin Folk Music Shady Grove is believed to have origins in
006English and Scottish ballads this song has has been passed down through generations with lyrics and Melodies varying by region often associated with Bluegrass and alltime music Traditions Shady grow speaks of Lo love and longing with its quick Mo moving modal Melody Mike Wilson's Arrangement keeps a full guests alive celebrating the songs rich history and enduring charm [Applause] [Music] Shady my true love Shady know Shady my true love for the Shady beaches in the summer time apples in the fall I can have the one I love I don't want none at all shady my true love shady I know Shady my true love for the [Music] Shady cheeks as red as BL and Rose eyes are the pretest Brown she's the darling of my heartest little in town Shady my true love Shady Shady true love
007for the [Music] Shady Dan come here to come here to fill a dance I come here to Shady my true love Shady know Shady my true love the Shady Shady my true love shady I know Shady my true love Shady [Applause] St very George would you Pi that up all this Irish folk song tells a story of a man who Longs for his lost wife the maid of cmore as she sails away to America there has been some talk that perhaps the main of colore might have been a ship sailing away with the man's love on board like many Irish ballads this piece is filled with deep emotion and a sense of longing reflecting the hardships of in of Irish immigration in the 18th and 19th centuries the haunting Melody and the expressive phrasing of
008this Arrangement capture the heartache and separation of Hope and reunion [Applause] [Music] there is no all around found children eaching down the shore where theet bells are ringing for the M of Co the first time I saw her she passed me by and the next time I saw her she tear in her and the last time I saw her she gri my heart sore p and away from [Music] Co power the storms for to rise I would make the wind blow I dark in the SK I would make the winds blow Anda to Roar to the day that mying the way [Music] from the of is and is there no no one will know me and if I don't find her I'll return home no more like a pilgrim I'll Wonder for the M of
009Co like a pilgrim I [Music] wonder for the of [Music] [Applause] one of America's most well loved folk songs Shannon do dates back to the 19th century originally sung by river Boatman navigating the Missouri River the song tells a story of a trade longing for a Native American woman the daughter of the chief shannond over time it became a sea shanty and a symbol of nostalgia a longing for home Arrangement by ter Teresa Jennings highlight the sweeping Flowing Melody Enchanted by two beautiful solo voices Gracie Smith and Harper Gilmer [Applause] [Music] oh Shing no I long to hear you you rolling [Music] River o and I long to I long to hear you I'm found a way I'm found a way I'm found a way cross the W the wide [Music] M I love to
010leave you [Music] you you rolling River oh [Music] sh i b way I bow the way I found I found the found the way the the acoss the [Music] [Applause] uh this vibrant Irish folk song originates from gaic speaking regions of Ireland and tells a playful story about seaweed gathers traditionally Damon was sung while harvesting seaweed an essential resource resource in Irish Coastal communities the Irish I mean the lyrics compare the two types of Dulaman seaweed one representing the industrious seaweed seller and the other a sudor uh seeking a maiden's hand in marriage the the song's Lively Rhythm and repetitive phrases reflect its work song Origins while the Irish language adds to its Rich culture C cultural authenticity this Arrangement by Christy KY Miller maintains the song's Dynamic energy with in intricate harmonies and rhythmic
011drive that bring this traditional tune to life [Applause] [Music] look comes L last me everything I should be doing [Music] the hair refle of gold and GL are shine Sparkle and sh [Music] telled [Music] [Applause] la [Music] the [Music] [Applause] [Music] to the [Applause] right e not wa this Irish folk song dates back to at least the 17th century it tells a story of a young woman whose love has left to become a soldier she expresses her sorrow in both English and Irish the phrase sharoon translates to go my love making this song making this a song of devotion and longing Ruth Elaine shrams Arrangement captures the tender emotion of this ballad with his Flowing Melody and Rich harmonies [Applause] [Music] sh [Music] [Applause] [Music] the of my Bor [Music] S I wish I were
012on Hill there I S and cry my f and every my I sell my real I sell my only whe to buy my love a coat of seal [Music] I wish I wish I wish in vain I wish I have my heart again and think I not complain [Music] my [Music] [Applause] [Music] good [Music] [Applause] this song is attrib Ed to hudy uh Leadbelly a legendary American folk and blues musician it is said to have been inspired by his uncle who would call to his wife Sylvie for water while working in the fields through simple in it structure the song call and response form form and syncopated rhythms reflect the deep roots of African American folk Traditions our Arrangement maintains the song Soulful character while allowing our expression and dynamic singing featuring Autumn on base
013and soloists Kennedy morit morit and svin bcra [Applause] oops [Music] little Sil bring me little water now bring me little water Sil every little once in a while bring me little water Sil bring me little water now bring me little water Sil every little once in a while still for in my head I need a little water fast as I can bring me little water Sil bring me little water now bring me little water Sil every little once in a while Can't You See Me call can you see me now [Music] I need a little water every little once in a while [Music] bring it in ack bring it in a bucket now bring it in a bucket now [Music] every little in a while you hear me you hear me call can't you bur
014me now I need a little water every little once in a while little bring me little water now bring me little every little in a while every little in a while wow [Applause] we close our program with the joyful energy of her traditional spiritual spirituals were originally sung by enslaved African-Americans as a means of expressing hope Rel resilence and Faith climbing up the mountain children is an uplifting song that uses movement and syncopation to symbolize symbolize perseverance through life his life changes Rolo dilworth's vibrant Arrangement brings out the gospel feel of the peace ending our concert on a note of Celebration and unity [Applause] CL up the I'm climing climbing up the mountain I'm climing climbing up the mountain climing I'm climing climing up the mountain climing I'm climing climbing up Mountain climing up climing
015climbing up mountain climbing up climing climbing up the mountain children I didn't come here for to St cuz if I never more see you again I'm going to meet you I'm going to meet you meet you at the Jud I'm going to meet you at the Judgment at the judg day Hallelujah Moses went down into Egypt Lord sting on his Heavenly Let My People Let My People Go Hallelujah cling up the mountain I'm cling climbing up the mountain I'm climing climing up the climing climing up [Music] the [Music] CL I'm climing climbing up the mountain children I didn't come here for to say cuz if I never more see you again I'm going to meet you I'm going to meet you meet you at the Jud I'm going to meet you at the Jud at
016the Jud Hallelujah children inside of ay begin to [Music] pray the Lord the fire was a mighty good a mighty good day Hallelujah [Music] High [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] I I'm going to meet you I'm going to meet you meet you at the Jud I'm going to meet you at the judge at the Jud Hallelujah CL [Applause] all right thank you again for coming out tonight we do have one more concert left this year um in addition to um coming up on April 3rd we have our Fine Arts night that is being hosted at the middle school there will be um small group performances sprinkled throughout the night that is April 3rd from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. there will be crafts and activities and things to really celebrate music and arts in our
017schools our last concert of the year is uh coming up in May um and um you won't see me H can't imagine why uh so um I will not be here for that concert but uh Mr Brad westergard uh who has been um a part of this district for many many years he will be picking up where I leave off so thank you again for uh being here to support your students your friends your family um we appreciate you all please drive safe have a wonderful evening a reminder to students who left their phones in the choir