| Performer:
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Philip Brunelle, conductor; Sigrid Johnson, associate
conductor; Charles Kemper, piano; Clint Hoover, harmonica; Bobby Stanton, Joan
Griffith, guitar; Silvester Vicic, accordion; Greg Hippen. bass; Dave Hagedorn,
percussion |
| Tracks/ Timings: Oh Dear! What Can the Matter Be? (Arr.
Norman Luboff) - [ 1:34 ]; Down in the Valley (Arr. Norman Luboff) - [ 2:41 ];
Black is the Color (Arr. Norman Luboff) - [ 2:36 ]; Skip to My Lou (Arr. Norman
Luboff) - [ 2:04 ]; Dixie (Traditional [attributed to Daniel Emmet], arr. Norman
Luboff) - [ 2:05 ]; Camptown Races (Stephen Foster, arr. Jack Halloran) - [ 2:34
]; Laura Lee (Stephen Foster, arr. Edwin Fissinger) - [ 3:01 ]; Oh Susanna (Stephen
Foster, arr. Edwin Fissinger) - [ 2:08 ]; Gentle Annie (Stephen Foster, arr. Edwin
Fissinger) - [ 3:04 ]; Goin’ to Boston (Traditional, arr. Alice Parker) - [ 2:40
]; My Old Kentucky Home (Stephen Foster, arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw) -
[ 3:28 ]; Seeing Nellie Home (Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore, arr. Alice Parker and
Robert Shaw) - [ 2:36 ]; The Lonesome Valley (Arr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw)
- [ 3:59 ]; Shenandoah (Traditional, arr. James Erb) - [ 3:54 ]; Hooray for the
Cowboys (Marilyn Bergman, arr. Norman Luboff) - [ 1:56 ]; Red River Valley (Traditional,
arr. Norman Luboff) - [ 2:47 ]; Tumblin’ Tumbleweed (Bob Nolan, arr. Normal Luboff)
- [ 2:44 ]; Riders in the Sky (Stan Jones) - [ 3:02 ]; Cool Water (Bob Nolan,
arr. Norman Luboff) - [ 2:50 ] |
Information:
Clarion Records, the Grammy Nominated Label that showcases great choral
recordings, is proud to partner with VocalEssence in the release of two new CD’s,
both offered here on ClassiQuest.
The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass
and The Songs we Sang Favorite American Folksongs. Both CD’s are in the
enhanced format, which includes the audio recording plus program notes, texts
and biographies in PDF format.
As comforting as an old patchwork quilt, these
beloved folksongs are presented in charming choral arrangements with guitar, harmonica,
accordion, bass and piano by Philip Brunelle and the 32-voice VocalEssence Ensemble
Singers. No matter what ethnic backgrounds we come from, we share a wonderful
heritage in the folk songs of the United States — an amazing range of songs that
date from before the Revolutionary War. Whether passed along by tradition or composed
by a known songwriter, all of these songs have a melody that you can hum, sing
and remember! Thanks to Norman Luboff, Edwin Fissinger, Jack Halloran, and the
dynamic team of Alice Parker & Robert Shaw, we have wonderful arrangements that
capture the atmosphere of each in choral settings.
Perhaps you already know
all of these folk songs. But if you don’t — no problem. Listen to this album and
you’ll learn to love them all! — Philip Brunelle
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