Quasimodal Chorus! Maine, USA

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus! Maine, USA
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 08 Dec 13 - 08:29 PM

Let us know how it went! I'll bet the chorus filled the hall with beautiful harmonies.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus! Maine, USA
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Dec 13 - 09:15 AM

Waiting for the recap. I was thinking of you yesterday.
Mary

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus! Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 09 Dec 13 - 12:53 PM

Soon as I have time I'll be glad to post a run-down, Sins and ChanteyLass.
I think Kath Westra was the only 'Catter there, but she may not have time to visit the thread. I took some notes on songs and authors, etc. so when I've finished some neglected home and yard chores (in the falling snow) and had a rest, I'll try to put together a description of sorts.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus! Maine, USA
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 09 Dec 13 - 03:36 PM

I await your resumé with baited breath (-: (-: (When you are rested, chores done etc, etc.)
                                    Musically,
                                                 Nigel.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus! Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 12 Dec 13 - 06:36 PM

As promised, here is the set list. Any errors are likely mine. People clearly enjoyed all of the selections by all of the performers. I heard many compliments on "When the Snows of Winter Fall" and "Azemmur", but each piece had its own charm, or power, or humor, or beauty.

FIRST SET:
"Winter Sky" - by Billy Edd Wheeler- sung by Anne Dodson and Matt Szostak

"Modimo Rea Go Boka" - South African praise song- Quasimodal Chorus

"Owen Sound" - Words, Isaac Watts, Music & Arr., Don Jamison- Quasimodal Chorus

"When the Snows of Winter Fall"- Words & Music Graeme Miles, Harmonies- Craig Morgan Robson (Celebrating and in honor of both Sarah Morgan and Graeme Miles)- Quasimodal Chorus

"Snow" -Jesse Winchester - sung by David Dodson (guitar)

"Lina A" - by Hazel and Neil Delehey- Sung by Hazel Delehey and Anne Dodson (guitars)

"Deep River Blues" - by Doc Watson - Sung by Anne Dodson & Hazel Delehey (guitars)

"The Swimming Song" - by Loudon Snowden Wainwright III - Sung by Anne (dulcimer), Matt (banjo), Will Brown (guitar)

"Oh, Spirit Sweet of Summer Time"- Words by William Allingham, Trad. Irish tune - Sung by Quasimodal Chorus sopranos

"Suite July" - by Jan Harmon- Quasimodal Chorus

SECOND SET -
"Oh Doctor, Doctor" round – by Bob Gibson?- Sung by Will, Matt, and Anne

"Greenland Spring" from "Thule Suite"– by Robert Richardson- Sung by the January Men and Then Some

"Summon Up the Sun" – by Mike O'Connor- Sung by The January Men and Then Some

"Lord of the North Wind"- by John Renbourn (work in progress, with Anne Dodson and Matt Szostak) - Sung by Anne, Matt, Will

"Sweet Day" – by Joan Sprung – Sung by Anne (Bass dulcimer), Matt (cittern), Will ( percussion)

"Parting Glass" – by Judith B. Goodenough – Sung by Anne & Matt

"Dupsha Dove" – by Peter and Lou Berriman- Anne and Matt (Steel Guitars)

"Azemmur" – by Djura- Quasimodal Chorus (The original is here.) Our version was sung by women and men.

"So Ben Mi Ch'ha Bon Tempo" – by Orazio Vecchi - Quasimodal Chorus (Matt, hurdy gurdy/ Will, laud)

"A Happy New Year" – Trad. English, Coll. By Cecil Sharp from Fred Grossman of Langport, Somerset- Everyone

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus! Maine, USA
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 12 Dec 13 - 10:06 PM

I'm glad to see that one of Jan Harmon's songs was included. I'm embarrassed to admit that I don't recognize many of these songs!

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus! Maine, USA
From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Dec 13 - 03:40 AM

What a great programme - sorry I missed it!

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus! Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 13 Dec 13 - 10:16 AM

ChanteyLass- Why feel embarrassed- that's what we aim for, a few familiar pieces and lots of new delights!

Jacqui- You were missed.

Kath Westra says she'll stop by when she has time to tell about the concert from the audience's side.

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus! Maine, USA
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Dec 13 - 10:34 AM

Hope you enjoyed it as much as your audience. Doc Watson to South African chants. Wonderful...

Subject: RE: Quasimodal Chorus! Maine, USA
From: maeve
Date: 13 Dec 13 - 10:36 AM

Most definitely did enjoy it, Sins. This was Anne Dodson's 26th concert, and I've been there for the last +/- 20.