*Winter in the Country (1857) by George Henry Durrie (1820—1863)

Join us for AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS, a program featuring fun and lively early American music from New England, Appalachian, and Shaker traditions. AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS is a perfect performance for families, friends, and children to celebrate the holiday season. Raucous tunes in the shapenote tradition; simple, heartfelt Shaker melodies; and the proud and vigorous New England "primitive" style will take the audience on a journey discovering holiday fare from the variety of traditions that combine to create America's vital and inspiring musical heritage. This narrated performance features songs and carols for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year. ​
 

PROGRAM

Jeremiah Ingalls (1764-1838) - Redemption

Joseph Stephenson (1728?-1810) - Anthem from Luke

Charles Ives (1874-1954) - A Christmas Carol

arr. Jeremiah Ingalls - The Apple Tree

arr. Lauren Kastanas (1992) - Star in the East

Sister Patsy Roberts Williamson - Pretty Home

Eldress Paulina Bryant - This is Jesus' Birthday

John McCurry - Raymond

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Himes' The Millennial Harp, 1842 - Joys Seven

arr. Kevin Siegfried (b. 1969) - New Year's Gift

Martha Jane Anderson - Give good gifs one to another

arr. Siegfried - Carols, carols, everywhere

arr. Jordan Sramek - Morning Dawn

arr. Jordan Sramek - Bozrah

William Billings (1746-1800) - Bethlehem

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*This program was developed by Lauren Kastanas