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ONE WORLD - Mark Hayes
One world, that is what I dream of,
One world, where everything is light.
One world, I can live in where all is right.
One people, standing by each other,
United, they will become strong,
Blending all their voices in one song.
I want this world to be a place of harmony,
Where love abounds and hope is found,
And music rings the whole world round.
What a wonder this one world could be.
I wonder if I can make a difference?
Can one man really make a change?
Can one flame pierce the darkness and light the way?
If love can join two perfect strangers,
Then I can learn to be your friend.
Imagine such a future, one day.
Come with me, to a place of perfect harmony,
Spirit is calling, calling us all together.
One world, that is what I dream of,
One world, where everything is light.
One world, I can live in where all is right.
One people, standing by each other,
United, they will become strong,
Blending all their voices in one song at one time for one world.
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The musical journey of the Turtle Creek Chorale is a wide and varied one, including live performances across our nation and farther, recordings, radio, television and, of course, the Internet.
Some of the most exciting aspects of our journey have included appearances before our peers at choral gatherings. We have now appeared by invitation at two national, two regional and two state conventions of the ACDA, American Choral Directors Association and soon, a regional MENC, Music Educator's National Conference. We have performed at four national choral festivals of GALA, The Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses. The challenges these appearances bring are far beyond just quality singing, but interesting and innovative programming as well.
This CD is the result of just such an appearance. The people of the Midwest, specifically Iowa and Minnesota, opened their arms and cornfields to our music. The program represents a variety of styles from Handel to Sondheim. Unlike many of our recordings, there is no theme that runs throughout the repertoire. Imagine you are in a concert hall listening to the TCC in live performance, just piano and 200 voices…no intermission.
We hope you enjoy the concert. This is one you can enjoy over and over. But there is no one in the next seat bothering you by talking, getting up or answering a cell phone! This recording is THE NEXT BEST THING TO BEING THERE.
Thank you for listening.
Tim
REPERTOIRE
ONE WORLD
Turtle Creek Chorale
Dr. Timothy Seelig, Conductor
Antoine Spencer, Principal Accompanist
Lamar Sims, Assistant Accompanist
1. BEHOLD MAN 2:45
Words by Albert D. Van Nostrand
Music by Ron Nelson
© 1961 by Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
2. YOUR VOICES RAISE 2:35
from the Sixth Chandos Anthem
George Friedrich Handel
© 1925 by E.C. Schirmer Music Co.
© Renewed 1953 by E.C. Schirmer Music Co.
OPERA MAXIMA 11:41
Arranged by Danny Ray
Manuscript
3. Votre toast from CARMEN by Georges Bizet 1:02
4. O mio babbino caro from GIANNI SCHICCHI by Giacomo Puccini 2:30
5. Chi del gitano from IL TROVATORE by Giuseppe Verdi :55
6. Belle nuit from LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN by Jacques Offenbach 1:22
7. Sous Le Dôme Epais from LAKME by Leo Delibes 2:13
8. Largo al factotum from IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA by Gioacchino Rossini, :34
soloist Richard York
9. Nessun Dorma from TURANDOT by Giacomo Puccini 3:05
10. O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM 6:09
Morten Lauridsen
© 2000 by Songs of Peer, Ltd.
LAMBSCAPES 11:01
Based on MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB
Music and 'some words' by Eric Lane Barnes
© 2001 Eric Lane Barnes
The role of 'Lamb' played by Keith Hoffman
11. I. a la Gregorian Chant 1:13
12. II. a la Handel 1:29
13. III. a la Schubert, soloist: Richard York 1:46
14. IV. a la Verdi, soloist Jay Gardner 1:28
15. V. a la Orff 1:01
16. VI. a la Sons of Pioneers 1:52
17. VII. a la Gospel 2:12
18. CREDO 2:28
John Gibson
Manuscript
19. EXULTATE JUSTI 4:36
Psalm 33: 1-3
Music by Brant Adams
© 1996 by Santa Barbara Music Publishing
20. PRIDEFUL MARY 2:13
Arranged by Anne Albritton
Manuscript
21. LOVING KINDNESS 4:03
Words adapted from Digha Nikaya
Music by Stephen Paulus
© 1999 Stephen Paulus
Paulus Publications
22. SEND IN THE CLOWNS 5:09
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Arranged by Michael Martin
© 1973 Rilting Music, Inc.
All rights reserved by WB Music Corp
This arrangement © 1999 Rilting Music, Inc.
23. GOIN' TO THE HOLY CITY 3:02
Soloist: Lonnie Parks
Words by J. Paul Williams
Music by Joseph M. Martin
© 1998, 1999, Glory Sound and Malcolm Music
Divisions of Shawnee Press, Inc.
24. FOR THE FALLEN 2:44
Words by Laurence Binyon
Music by Mike Sammes
© 1992 Banks Music Publications
25. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 3:17
Words by Katherine Lee Bates
Music by Samuel A. Ward
Arranged by Marvin Gaspard
© 2001 Shawnee Press, Inc.
26. ONE WORLD 4:14
Soloist: A.G. Black
Words and Music by Mark Hayes
© 2001 Shawnee Press, Inc.
PRODUCTION NOTES
Inspired by the Iowa Choral Director's Association Summer Conference 2001
and the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus joint concert Summer 2001 -
the Turtle Creek Chorale 'Midwest Tour'.
Thank you Matt Huth for your vision and tenacity.
If you don't know about the 3rd encore, ask someone that was there!
"It's fun to stay at the I.C.D.A."
Dr. Timothy Seelig, Executive Producer
Craig Gregory, Producer
Jim Jackson, Tracking and Editing, Bedford, Texas
Nolan Brett, Mastering, Crystal Clear Sound, Dallas, Texas
Recorded, August 20, 2001
The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Dallas, Texas.
ONE WORLD recorded December 6, 2001,
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Recorded and Mixed in High Resolution 24 bits
Lois Weaver, Cover Design
Kenneth McBryde, Layout
Piano provided by Baldwin Family Music.
Thank you to Howard Ross and Staff of The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
The Turtle Creek Chorale is a member of
American Choral Directors Association
Chorus America
The International Federation of Choral Music
Associated Male Choruses of America, Inc.
The Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
Texas Arts Marketing Network
© 2002 TCC Records
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
