Historic Recording

"Christmas - 1971"

"The music recorded in this special, limited-issue edition represents the musical contributions made by choir boys from each of the choir's first four years. From 1968, we have four selections; from 1969, four; from 1970, eight; and from 1971, two. We dedicate this album to our choir boys and their families."

...from the liner notes.

 

Note: To listen to the entire program uninterrupted click on the "Full Concert" link below. To listen to each selection individually click on the selection title. To download a selection right-click on the "D/L" link and "Save target as..." to your favorite folder.

"Full Concert"

Program

 
1.  To a Baby - Traditional Greek carol

arr. Malcomlm Sargent

D/L
         
2. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear

arr. Douglas Neslund

D/L
         
3. Sweet Was The Song

arr. David N. Johnson

D/L
 

Soloist: David Kharns
Bob Ralston
, Organ

 
         

4.

Veni, Veni Emmanuel

arr. Douglas Neslund

D/L

     

5.

God Rest You Merry Gentlemen  

arr. Ludwig Lenel

D/L

 

Cheryl Morita, Piano

 
     
6. A Child Is Born (16th century)

Samuel Scheidt

D/L
 

Solo Sextet: Tom Harder, Tommy Nelson, David Kharns, Jerry Speas, Jay Jensen, and Bruce Kim

 

7.

Do You Hear What I Hear  

Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne
arr. Harry Simone

D/L

Bob Ralston, Piano; Douglas Neslund, Snare; Cindy Luthas, Xylophone

         
8. Carol Of The Drum   Katherine K. Davis D/L
 

Bob Ralston, Snare; Douglas Neslund, Finger cymbals

 
         
9. Silent Night   Franz Gruber
arr. Douglas Neslund
D/L
         
10. Gloria Patri (17th century)   Francesco Zagatti D/L
 

Soloists: Pepito Zegarra, Jimmy Zegarra
Joe McConathy, recorder; Giny Wilder, recorder

 
         
11. Christmas Dinner   Paul Stookey
arr. Douglass Neslund
D/L
 

Soloist: Mike Thunquest
Bob Ralston, Piano; Art Kharns, String bass

 
         
12. Selections from A Ceremony of Carols Benjamin Britten
  Wolcum Yole!     D/L
  There Is No Rose     D/L
  Balulalow (Soloist: Pepito Zegarra)     D/L
  This Little Babe     D/L
 

Louetta Powell, Piano

 
         

13.

Pueri Concinite (19th century)  

Johann R. von Herbeck

D/L
 

Soloist: Pepito Zegarra
Douglas Neslund, Piano; Jerry Bartholomew, String bass

 
         

14.

Let It Snow!  

Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne
arr. Hawley Ades

D/L
 

Soloist: Mike Thunquest
Bob Ralston, Piano; Douglas Neslund, Xylophone; Art Kharns, String bass

 
         

15.

Sleigh Ride  

Mitchell Parish and Leroy Anderson
arr. Hawley Ades

D/L

Bob Ralston, Piano; Art Kharns, String bass; David Ruiz, Triangle; Jimmy Zegarra, Whip; Tom Harder, Sleigh Bells; Bruce Kim, Whistle

 

Directed by Douglas Neslund

 

Copyright © 1971 California Boys' Choir
Used with permission

 

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