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Classic standards and show tunes.
The world of music has given us countless timeless classics that continue to captivate audiences to this day. Among these are the iconic standards and show tunes that have been etched in the hearts of music lovers for generations. From the sophisticated melodies of Cole Porter to the show-stopping numbers of Andrew Lloyd Webber, these pieces of music have become an integral part of our shared cultural heritage.
These classic standards and show tunes have been a staple of entertainment for decades, with many having been performed by legendary artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, “and Luciano Pavarotti.” Their enduring popularity is a testament to the power of music to evoke emotion and create lasting memories. Tnonline. com recently provided a fascinating article detailing the history and significance of these timeless tunes… shedding light on the intricate craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating such masterpieces.
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The next selections are “songs that stick and bring people back to the first time they sang or heard them,” Sienkiewicz said.
James Erb’s arrangement of the well-known American folk song “Shenandoah” is followed by an original ballad, “Why We Sing,” by Greg Gilpin, and Craig Hella Johnson’s arrangement of the Carly Simon iconic 1989 hit “Let the River Run,” for which Simon won three major awards.
The chorale then presents two classical pieces, “Lacrimosa” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and “O Fortuna” from Carl Orff’s popular musical setting of 13th century Carmina Burana poems.
Mac Huff’s arrangement of “Louder than Words” derives from Jonathan Larson’s musical, “Tick, Tick … Boom!,” a story of a struggling composer who questions his career choice.
Additional concert selections include Stacey Gibbs’ arrangement of the spiritual “Soon Ah Will Be Done”; Kirby Shaw’s rendition of Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary”; Eugene Rogers’ adaptation of “Glory” from the motion picture “Selma”; and “No Time” by Susan Brumfield.
