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Simply Christmas

Simply Christmas

INTRODUCTORY NOTES

REPERTOIRE

1. Carol of the Bells (1:37)

Music: M. Leontovich
Arranger: Peter J. Wilhousky
© 1945 Carl Fischer, Inc.

2. Do You Hear What I Hear? (3:15)

Words & Music: Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne
Arranger: Harry Simeone
© 1967 Shawnee Press, Inc

3. Silent Night (4:10)

Words: Joseph Mohr
Music: Franz Gruber
Arranger: Rhonda L. Polay
Soloist: Robert Emery
© 1976 Aberdeen Music, Inc.

4. Veni, Veni Emmanuel (5:11)

20th Century French Carol
Arranger: Chip Davis
© 1988 Dots and Lines Inc.

5. The First Noel (3:25)

Traditional English Melody
Arranger: Rhonda Polay
Soloist; Craig Gregory
© 1978 Aberdeen Music, Inc

6. A Christmas Garland (11:43)

Traditional Text
Music: Conrad Susa
Trio: Scott Cecil, Bruce Carter, Chuck Roundtree
© 1955 E.C. Schirmer Company Inc.

7. Carol of the Drum (2:37)

Words & Music: Katherine K. Davis
© 1957 EMI Mills Music, Inc.

8. I Wonder as I Wander (3:46)

Appalachian Carol
Arranger; John Jacob Niles and Lewis Henry Horton
Soloist Fred Poggemeyer
© 1943 G. Shirmer, Inc.

9. O Holy Night (4:14)

Music: John S. Dwight
Words: Adolphe Adam
Soloist: Glenn Beals
© Hal Leonard Corporation

10. Away In A Manger (3:51)

Traditional
Arranger: David York
Oboe Soloist: Dennis Brickman
© David York

11. Gesu Bambino (4:49)

Words: Frederick H. Martens / Music: Pietro A. Yon
Soloist: A. G. Black
© 1947 J. Fischer & Bros.

12. This Day (4:44)

Words & Music: Lowell Alexander
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Soloist: Dr. Timothy Seelig
© 1995 Meadowgarden Music Company

13. Peace, Peace (3:23)

Words & Music: Rick and Sylvia Powell
Arranger: Fred Bock
Soloist: John Carroll
© 1973 Matterhorn Music

14. All Is Well (3:56)

Words Wayne Kirkpatrick / Music: Michael W. Smith
Soloist: Daryl Curry
© 1989 Emily Boothe, Inc. (BMI) O'Ryan Music, Inc. (ASCAP)

PRODUCTION NOTES

Recorded January 17, 1996
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Dallas, Texas
Dr. Timothy Seelig, Conducting

Turtle Creek Chorale
Anne Albritton, Accompanist
Antoine Spencer, Accompanist
Michael Sullivan, Piccolo and Flute
Dennis Brickman Oboe
Craig Gregory, Producer
Turtle Creek Chorale, Dallas, Texas
Dave Tuggy, Engineer
World Class Recordings, Dallas, Texas
Ron and Sylvia Meyer, CD Mastering
Meyer Productions, Plano Texas
Lois Weaver, Graphics / Layout
Lois Weaver Design, Dallas, Texas

OTHER

In Memorium

This CD is dedicated to those who have passed away, Yet still sing in spirit.
Rick Alford Kris Anthony David B. Bassett
Dean Beasley Bill Binns Tom Bonifanti
Rick Brado Emerson Briney Benn Brown
Don Bryant Michael Burton Jay Cadell
Ben Cherry Dale Damon David Daniel
John Davis Tom Davis Ron Dean
Dan Deason Brian Drummond Rick DuFour
Randy Duits Terry Duke Robert Euler
James Evans Wayne Foster Steve Freeman
Trent Gagnon Phil Gerber Miguel Graham
Michael Green Allen Hajek Kirk Hanson
Chuck Harper Mike Hearn Alan Hicks
Bill Howie Don Hylin Tim Ihloff
Bill Jackson Joey Jenner Dwight Kilgore
Bob Lankow Jeff Lewis Norman Lowery
Larry Malone Randy Marr Ralph Masek
Jim McCaslin Dr. Michael McConnell Phil McFarland
Ken McLemore Bill McMaster Fred Melaun
Michael Merrifield Charley Miller Ismael Morales
Larry Mueller Barry Mullen Kent Naasz
Jim Nash Mark O'Dell Rick Oechsle
Gary Olson Gary Osborne Delman Painter
Charles Pardue Jimmy Parker Dennis Plemmons
Kris Rabonza David Rahenkamp Randy Rhea
Sandy Rhodes Leasel Richardson Roger Riels
Richard Roberts Ed Rodriguez Orlando Antonio Rodriguez
Keith Rowe Mark Rucher Chris (Art) Saucedo
Gene Schroeder Dan Shirley Joe Singer
Paul Spear Sid Spencer Larry Spry
Jim Stahlecker Mike Stephant Roger Stephens
Rick Stillwell Len Stout Jeff Strachan
Eric Sundstrom Robert Teel Larry Teems
Jerry Tennison Barry Trucker Buzz Tucker
John Tyler Bill Vanderlind Jay Van Ness
Bobby Vinson Richard Waidelich Joel West
Wayne Wilkinson Mark Wiginton Steve Windsor
Bill Yates Dick Young  

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