festival booklet - Friendship Ambassadors Foundation

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Table of ConTenTs
Welcome Message from Ambassador Alexandre Fasel, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN Geneva
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Welcome Message from Ambassador Marinela Ciobanu, Permanent Mission of Romania to the UN Romania
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Welcome Message from Patrick Sciarratta, Friendship Ambassadors Foundation Executive Director
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Welcome Message from Gary Fry, The Rhythms of One World 2014 Artistic Director
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Welcome Message from Yin-Chu Jou, FAF Artistic Director and Rhythms of One World Founder & Manager
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Festival Concerts & Workshop Schedule
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Friday, July 4: Friendship Concert in Haute Savoie, France
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Saturday, July 5: Canadian Ambassador Choir (Canada): “Canadian Expedition”
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Saturday, July 5: Kearsney College Choir (South Africa): “Born from the Same Drum”
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Sunday, July 6: The Rhythms of One World 2014 International Choral Festival at Victoria Hall
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Monday, July 7: The Singing Angels (USA): “From Barbershop to Broadway: The Songs of America”
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Monday, July 7: Echology: The University of Newcastle (Australia): “Waltzing Colours”
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Monday, July 7: Signal Hill Alumni Choir (Trinidad & Tobago): “A Taste of the Caribbean Vibe”
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Tuesday, July 8:The Rhythms of One World 2014 Closing Concert at Palais des Nations
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Festival Artistic Management
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Special Thanks & Acknowledgments
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sPonsoRs:
Permanent Mission of Romania to the United Nations in Geneva
Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago to the United Nations in Geneva
Permanent Mission of the United States of America to the United Nations in Geneva
Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations in Geneva
Confederation Swiss/ Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA
The Republic and State of Geneva
Ville de Genève
The Romania-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Chorale du Châble, Haute Savoie, France
With the endoRsement of:
Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in Geneva
Permanent Mission of Australia to the United Nations in Geneva
in cooPeRation With:
Kofi Annan Foundation
ITU International Telecommunication Union
United Nations Choir and United Nations Music Club in Geneva
Geneva International Summer Festival & Music Academy
Geneva Amateur Operatic Society
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Message from
the Host City, Geneva
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Message froM
The lead Mission, roMania
PERMANENT
MISSION
OF
ROMANIA
to the United Nations Office in Geneva
and the International Organization in
Switzerland
AMBASSADOR
Rue de Vermont 37-39
1202 - Genève
Phone: 0041-22-752 1090
Fax: 0041-22-752 2976
E-mail: [email protected]
http://mpgeneva.mae.ro
www.mae.ro
Geneva, 29 May 2014
The Permanent Mission of Romania has enthusiastically welcomed the
initiative of the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation to organize
jointly a Gala Concert at the Palais des Nations, as part of the
program of the Third International Choral Festival: "The Rhythms
of One World 2014". We are very happy that other diplomatic
missions in Geneva responded to our invitation to make the
celebration of the United Nations Charter into something very
special.
And what else to get us closer to the meaning and values of the UN
Charter than with the harmony of music? Music has already
transcended all languages and united all peoples. On 3 July, choir
singers from 6 countries are in Geneva to illustrate once more
this power of music. They will perform and sing for us in one
voice, celebrating friendship, tolerance, mutual respect and
human dignity.
International Geneva, core-city of multilateral diplomacy, is not
only the platform for promoting the comprehensive set of the UN
values but also the generous host of prestigious events that
testifies the richness of world diversity, including through
cultural vibrations.
We are very glad that Romania will be represented in this musical
journey by Allegretto, a prestigious choir of children that have
performed in their 40 years of existence on every continent of the
world. They will be our real ambassadors on the evening of the
July 8, expressing their joy and happiness to join those singing
for peace, rights and well being. Our children will bring to
Geneva an excellent repertoire which gives us both a taste of
Romanian music and international songs which we all often hum.
I reiterate my highest consideration for the enthusiasm and all
efforts deployed by the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation as well
as all our partners, UNOG in particular, to make the event
possible.
Join us for an exceptional performance!
Ambassador Maria Ciobanu
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Welcome
Mr. Patrick Sciarratta
FAF Executive Director
Welcome
to t h e
Rhythms
of
One World.
Perhaps the embodiment of all that is vital and important about Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, TROW, as we have
come to call The Rhythms of One World festival, exemplifies our main mission and goals, together with our most promising young
staff leadership. For decades, FAF has promoted the idea that cultural exchange makes us more understanding people and
advances the cause for better global cooperation through the ‘soft power ’ that the arts can engender among all of the peoples of
the world.
Our deep dedication to the principles and vision of the United Nations came together around this effort when it became clear
to us that no one was celebrating the signing of the UN Charter in June 1945.
FAF’s Artistic Director, Ms. Yin-Chu Jou, thought “What a great celebration to bring together some of the world’s best choirs!”
Ms. Jou was named Woman of Achievement in 2013 by WCBS/NY and has dedicated her life to seeking more ‘harmonious
relations’ among the peoples of the world. As a concert pianist and noted visual artist herself, she and her talented staff put
together this event that underscore our goals, to celebrate the United WNations, and support the work of the Kofi Annan Foundation, all rolled into one. We applaud this creative thinking and excellent effort on her part, the young staff at FAF, and the many
ensembles that have come together to join us in this magnificent, celebratory festival.
So please, enjoy the music, revel in the concept, and applaud those who bring it to you through all their hard work and
tireless efforts on behalf of peace through music and cultural exchange. Welcome to our harmonious world!
Mr. Gary Fry
The Festival Artistic Director
Greetings
to a l l o u r
P a r t i c i pat i n g C h o i r s
a n d to o u r
Audiences!
I’ve often thought the world would be a more peaceful place if we all could enjoy a glorious, worldwide ‘jam session,’ in which
our differences melt away, leaving only the commonality of joyful musical expression.
It’s in that spirit that we bring together choral musicians from around the globe, sharing music of their native cultures with
each other, as well as joining together to form a ‘world choir.’ We hope that performers and audiences alike will feel the impact of
these unique events.
Though competition may have its place, there is none here- just singers and music to make the world, if but for a moment, a
more peaceful, joyful, and beautiful place.
Let’s Jam!
Ms. Yin-Chu Jou
FAF Artistic Director, Festival Co-Founder & Manager
My
wa r m e s t w e l c o m e a n d t h a n k y o u f o r j o i n i n g u s h e r e t h i s e v e n i n g !
There is a story behind our arrival here in the beautiful city of Geneva. After two unforgettable premiere seasons at UN
Headquarters in New York City, making the move to the Peace Capital was a no-brainer for us. As producers, we could not
imagine a better location to host the third edition of our global event than in the European home of the United Nations. This year, we are delighted to be joined once again by four of the seven high-caliber international choirs that initiated the
festival back in 2012. We are also excited to feature three new, exceptional choirs here – each celebrating unity through the
diverse yet common language of music. It has been unique and rewarding to experience the enthusiastic generosity of our Sponsors, Endorsers, and Partners from
both International and Local Geneva. It is a further honor for us to offer our Victoria Hall concert in support of the Kofi Annan
Foundation’s work in promoting sustainable development, peace and security, and human rights. Mr. Annan’s second book, with
the very same name as the UN Charter, was published just a month ago - such a meaningful coincidence!
The Charter celebration, the former Secretary General’s latest book, the music, the City, and the friendly People – all of
these elements made this special week possible and amazing. We couldn’t be happier to have made this leap from Manhattan to
Geneva in 2014! The Rhythms of One World Choral Festival commemorates the signing of the UN Charter - “We the Peoples” in June 1945.
It transcends ideologies and political differences, to unite us all through music. And in what better place than the symbolic home
of the largest residence in modern history- the family of 193 nations.
We hope the name “The Rhythms of One World” serves as an inspiring reminder of the UN Charter ’s meaning and spirit. We
hope our concerts serve as a testimony to the multilateral diplomacy embodied in Geneva. We invite you to celebrate cultures
united in peace by singing along with us tonight, in the spirit of friendship and peace. Enjoy!
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schedule
Date & TimeEventChoirVenue
Fri, July 4 Friendship Concert in
Echology: University of Newcastle Espace Omnisports
20h00- 22h30 Haute Savoie, France
Signal Hill Alumni Choir
du Saleve,
The Singing AngelsRoute de Bossey,
Chorale du ChâbleCollonges-sous-Saleve
Concert hosted by the Chorale du Châble,
With the support of the Mayors of Beaumont/Le Châble and Collonge-sous-Saleve
Sat, July 5 Concert: “Canadian Expedition”
Canadian Ambassador Choir (Canada) Conservatoire de
16h30- 17h30Musique de Genève,
Place Neuve
Concert endorsed by the Permanent Mission of Canada to the UN in Geneva
Sat, July 5
Concert: “Born from the Same Drum” Kearsney College Choir (South Africa) Conservatoire de
18h00- 19h30Musique de Genève,
Place Neuve
Concert sponsored by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the UN in Geneva
Sat, July 5
Concert: “Waltzing Colours”
Echology: The University of Newcastle Emmanuel Church
18h30-18h30
Concert hosted by the UN Choir and Music Club
Sun, July 6
Festival Choral Celebration
All Participating Choirs
18h00- 20h00
with special participation of the
United Nations Choir, Geneva
Concert with the support of the City of Geneva
A benefit for the Kofi Annan Foundation
Victoria Hall
Mon, July 7
Workshop: “Australian Landscapes”
Echology: University of Newcastle Conservatoire de
9h00- 9h50(Australia)Musique de Genève,
Place Neuve
Mon, July 7
Workshop: “Calypso/Soca Workshop” Signal Hill Alumni Choir Conservatoire de
10h00- 10h50(Trinidad & Tobago)Musique de Genève,
Place Neuve
Mon, July 7
Concert: “From Barbershop
The Singing Angels (USA)
Conservatoire de
18h00- 19h00 to Broadway: The Sounds of America”
Musique de Genève,
Place Neuve
Concert sponsored by the Permanent Mission of the USA to the UN in Geneva
Mon, July 7
Concert: “Waltzing Colours”
Echology: University of Newcastle
Salle Robert Dunand,
18h30- 19h30(Australia)7 rue du Marché,
Carouge
Concert hosted by the Geneva International Summer Festival & Academy
Mon, July 7
Concert: “A Taste of Signal Hill Alumni Choir
Conservatoire de
19h30- 20h30 the Caribbean Vibe”
(Trinidad & Tobago)
Musique de Genève,
Place Neuve
Concert sponsored by the Permanent Mission of the
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago to the UN in Geneva
Tues, July 8
Festival Closing Concert
All 2014 Participating Choirs,
General Assembly Hall,
With special participation of theUnited Nations Geneva
Allegretto Children Chorus (Romania)
United Nations Choir (Geneva)
Concert sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Romania to the UN in Geneva
And the Romanian-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Espace Omnisports du Saleve, Collonge-sous-Saleve
concerts
Friday, July 4, 2014 at 20h00
Friendship Concert at Haute Savoie, France
Hosted by the Chorale du Châble, Haute Savoie, France
With support by the Mayors of Beaumont, Le Châble and Collonge-sous-Saleve
“Waltzing Colours”
Echology: The University of Newcastle – Australia
Dr. Philip Mathias, Director
IAIN GRANDAGE
Birds (from 3 Australian bush songs)
ADRIAN PEACOCK Venite, Gaudete
MAURICE RAVEL
Trois Chansons
Nicolette
Trois beaux oiseaux du Paradis
Ronde
DAVID DRURY Ave verum
RUTH McCALL Click go the shears
TraditionalWaltzing Matilda
Arr. Ruth McCall “A Taste of the Caribbean Vibe”
Signal Hill Alumni Choir – Trinidad & Tobago
John Arnold, Director
Traditional Swing Low Sweet Chariot
BOB MARLEYBob Marley Medley
FRANK SINATRAFly Me To the Moon
WINSTON BAILEYStranger
PHARRELLGet Lucky
IAN ALVAREZDiffrentology
KERWIN DUBOISPossessed
“From Barbershop to Broadway: The Songs of America”
The Singing Angels – USA
Charles Eversole, Director
Traditional Swingin’ With the Saints (1981)
Arr. Mark Hayes
BOB HAGGART & RAY BAUDUC
South Rampart Street Parade (1935)
IRVING BERLINGod Bless America (1918)
IRVING BERLIN
I Love a Piano (1915)
ERVIN DRAKE, IRVIN GRAHAM
Ave Maria/I Believe (1952)
& CHARLES GOUNOD
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA Stars and Stripes Forever (1896)
Arr. Charles Eversole
Chorale du Châble – Haute Savoie, France
Eliane Gruaz, Director
JAY ALTHOUSECantar (Sing!)
PIERRE ATTAIGNANTTourdion
MICHEL FUGAIN & PIERRE DELANOE
Je n’aurai pas le temps
Massed Choir Performance:
Echology: The University of Newcastle, Signal Hill Alumni Choir, The Singing Angels, Chorale du Châble
GARY FRY, Festival Artistic Director
GARY FRY
Rhythms of One World
About the Host Choir,
Chorale du Châble in Haute Savoie, France:
The Chorale du Châble is composed of some 90 amateur singers. Its repertory is deliberately diverse with a view of meeting
the needs and preferences of the different audiences attending its concerts in various locations. The principal objective of the group
is to contribute to the development of the musical life of the communities of the region. However, the reputation of the chorale rapidly
spread well beyond its original village setting. The ch oir was invited to perform in many other parts of the Rhone-Alpes region and after
appearing in various localities in France, concerts were organised in other countries: Israel, Italy, England, Canada (Quebec), Germany,
Poland without forgetting neighbouring Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, where the chorale will perform in July 2014.
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Conservatoire de Musique de Genève
Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 16h30 Canadian Ambassador Choir from Canada
“Canadian Expedition”
“(A North-West Passage)”
Brian Turnbull, Director
Concert endorsed by the Permanent Mission of Canada to the UN in Geneva
GORDON LIGHTFOOT
OSCAR PETERSON
Arr. Paul Read
ALLISTER MACGILLIVRAY
ALLISTER MACGILLIVRAY
Arr. Stuart Calvert
Canadian Railroad Trilogy
Hymn to Freedom
GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Arr. Bob Burroughs
GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Arr. Robin Salkeld
LEON DUBINSKY
Arr. Lydia Adams
Early Mornin’ Rain
Away From the Roll of the Sea
Song for the Mira
Song for a Winter’s Night
We Rise Again
JAN GARRETT
I Dreamed of Rain
Arr. Larry Nickel
TraditionalAve Maris Stella
Arr. Diane Loomer
Arr. Larry Nickel
A La Claire Fontaine (Written for the C.A.C. World premiere in Geneva)
LEONARD COHENHallelujah
Arr. Roger Emerson
About the artists
Following the Rhythms of One World concerts in New York, 2012, an invitation went out to the participating choir
in that event from Whitby, Ontario, for the 2014 Festival in Geneva. Recognizing a larger event, that group reached out
to other choirs. The newly formed group: ”The Canadian Ambassador Choir”. The Canadian Ambassador Choir is made
up of members from four community choirs from around the Toronto area: The Country Town Singers of Whitby, The
Queensmen of Toronto Male Chorus, Tempus Choral Society of Oakville, and the Christ Church Chancel Choir of Mississauga. Led by artistic director and music educator Brian Turnbull, and accompanist and music educator J ane Wamsley,
the Ambassador Choir is also thrilled to announce the contribution of Dr. Larry Nickel of Vancouver, one of Canada’s bestknown and prolific composers of choral music. Dr. Nickel has arranged the piece “Claire La Fontaine” specifically for the
Ambassador Choir, which is premiered this July at the Rhythms of One World Festival in Geneva.
After receiving his ARCT in piano during high school, director Brian Turnbull went on to study music at the University of Toronto where he received his Bachelor of Music (Honours in Education with a major in Organ). The following
year he received his Bachelor of Education at the Faculty of Education at the same university. Choral studies were with
Dr. Elmer Iseler and Lloyd Bradshaw. In Cambridge England, Brian studied choral techniques with Stephen Cleobury of
Kings’ College, George Guest of St. John’s College and John Rutter of Clare College. During the same summer course
organ studies were taken with John Scott at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. On the occasion of the Proclamation of the
Constitution Act (1982), as representative of the young achiever in Halton Riding, Brian had the honour of dining with Her
Majesty the Queen, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh and the Right Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Brian is
currently Director of Music at Centenary United Church in Hamilton, where he enjoys playing the magnificent five manual Casavant organ. He also accompanies the Interlink Senior Choir directed by Joan Garside. Brian continues to enjoy
Tuesday evenings directing the amazing 100 voice Tempus Choral Society.
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concerts
Conservatoire de Musique de Genève
Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 18h00 Kearsney College Choir from South Africa:
“Born from the Same Drum”
Bernard Krüger, Director
Concert co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission of South Africa to the UN in Geneva
PAUL RARDIN
FRANCIS POULENC
BERNARD KRÜGER PAUL RARDIN
Part I: Young Male Choir (Champions Competition: World Choir Games, 2014)
Sound Off
III & IV from Quatre Petites Prières de St François d’Assise
A new tomorrow
Hol’ you han’
JEAN SIBELIUS
Arr. Gary Fry
Traditional seSotho
CHARLES H. PURDAY
CHRIS LAMPRECHT
MKHULULI BHEBHE
Part II: African Praise! Religious Music from South Africa
Song of Peace
Ahona ya tswanang le Jesu / Kammatla
Sedi Laka
Aandgesang
Ichokwadi
Intermission
Traditional
Traditional
Traditional Traditional
Traditional Part III: Born from the Same Drum
Siya emghodini (Going underground)
Stimela (The train)
Umsebenzi onzima wobusuku (A hard day’s night)
Ikuphi idompass yakho? (Where is your dompas?)
Simunye (We are one)
DAN SMITH
Bastille
ROBIN THICKE, T.I,
PHARRELL WILLIAMS
JOSEPH SHABALALA
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
BRUNO MARS
Part IV: Shaken AND Stirred!
Storming the Bastille
Blurred Lines
Hello My Baby
Runaway Baby
Notes on the Program
A unique choral experience by an innovative and energetic troupe of young men (aged 14 – 18) who really believe that music
can change the world. The multi-award winning Kearsney College Choir inspires and energizes audiences with a new approach to
the genre that will appeal to all music lovers. Sound off constitutes a battle between a conservative impresario and his suppressed
music company, who can’t wait to unleash their boisterous spirits in the quest to have some fun. III & IV from Quatre Petites Prières de
St François d’Assise are the The final 2 prayers in the collection composed by Francis Poulenc, dedicated to the Monastary Choir of
Champleury. III – Seigneur, je vous en prie (Lord, I pray to You); IV – Ô mes très chers frères (O, my dear brothers). A new tomorrow is
a world première performance; music inspired by the words of legends, leaders and champions of the struggle for freedom in South
Africa – the Rainbow Nation. Text contains words by Nelson Mandela, Steve Biko, Walter Sisulu, Oliver Tambo and Anton Lembede.
Hol’ you han’ is the vibrant arrangement of the traditional Jamaican children’s song “Long time gal, mi neva see you”.
Ahona ya tswanang le Jesu / Kammatla are two well-known praise songs – the first is a children’s song, the second is a
Kwaito song. Text: “There is nobody like Jesus. I have searched everywhere and found none like Him.” (Ahona) / “When we jump up
and down, when we dance and stamp, we praise the Lord.” (Kammatla). Song of Peace is an adaptation of the well-known hymn from
“Finlandia” (Be still my soul), including Zulu text, in which the choir offers a prayer for peace throughout the world. Sedi Laka, a southern version of the Anglican hymn “Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling doom”, is combined with Aandgesang, a well-loved Afrikaans
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evening prayer, composed by Chris Lamprecht. Text: “My Light, show me the way I have to go.” (Sedi laka) / “To You, Lord, my
prayers of thanks on this evening are sent through the sounds of nature and the beauty around us.” (Aandgesang). Ichokwadi is a
joyous song of praise, sung in the Shona language. Text: “Surely, the presence of the Lord is here. Jesus is knocking at the door – let
him in!”
“Born from the Same Drum” is a theatrical presentation of indigenous music from South Africa, celebrating the 20th anniversary of democracy in our country, which highlights the injustices of the past, the struggle for freedom, the path to reconciliation, and
our hopes for the future. Siya emghodini (Going underground): working life in the mineshafts and tunnels is dangerous and uncomfortable. Despite terrible conditions, labourers always find something to sing and dance about, especially when thinking about their pretty
wives back in the homelands. Stimela (The Train): The Coal Train is transporting raw materials from the mine to the harbour. The trains
were also an important form of illegal transport between the coast and the interior of the country. This section features music by Hugh
Masekela. Umsebenzi onzima wobusuku (A hard day’s night): when the day is done, the party starts. We visit a Shebeen (illegal township tavern) where the men start drinking, dancing, flirting with the girls, and complaining about the oppressive government and mine
managers. Ikuphi idompass yakho? (Where is your dompas?): during Apartheid, all black and coloured citizens needed a passbook
on their person at all times to provide proof that they were legally allowed in a specific ‘white area’, or city, for work purposes. This
Dompas (idiot’s pass) was a major cause for resistance and rebellion. When the police arrive at the Shebeen, a fight ensues. Simunye
(We are one): In a moment of clarity, the policemen realise, “We are fighting for the wrong reasons. We are a nation with a rich, colorful
history. We share the same ideals and want the same future”. ‘Sizelwe esghubhini esinye’… We are born from the same drum…
The Storming of the Bastille is a compilation comprised of excerpts of three lesser known gems by the UK born band,
Bastille. Songs included in this melting pot of their music are ‘Laura Palmer, ‘Icarus’ and ‘Get Home’. Bastille have smashed charts
worldwide with their singles ‘Pompeii’ and ‘Things we lost in the fire’. Blurred Lines, a collaboration between singer Robin Thicke and
rappers T.I. and Pharrell Williams, was the biggest selling digital single of 2013 and the third biggest selling digital single of all time,
and was nominated for two Grammy awards in 2013. Hello my baby is a classic by the Grammy-award winning male voice a capella
ensemble, who are the leading exponent of the Isicathamiya-style. This song is from the album Ezimkulu, and was one of the first
English-language songs the group ever performed. The song Runaway Baby from Bruno Mars’ debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans,
never reached higher than 19th position on the UK singles charts, but live performances of Runaway Baby received rave reviews and
critical acclaim for the artist and his band. It was performed as the opening number of the 54th Grammy Awards, as well as for the
Super Bowl 48 half-time performance.
About the artists
The Kearsney College Choir boasts with a long list of accolades to its name, including 10 Gold medals and 6 Silver
medals at the World Choir Games (the Olympics for Choirs) between 2000 and 2012. The choir was awarded the “Prize of the City of
Vienna” at the 33rd International Youth and Music Festival in Vienna as well as 1st prizes in various international choral competitions in
Hong Kong, Germany and Austria. At the 7th World Choir Games in Cincinnati, USA (July 2012), the choir was crowned World Champions in Scenic folklore for the third time. The choir undertakes an international tour every second year. Recent tours include Germany/Netherlands (2004), China/Hong Kong (2006), Austria/Greece (2008), Japan/Taiwan/China (2010). In 2012 the choir was invited
to represent the African Continent at the “Rhythms of One World” International Choral Festival at the United Nations Headquarters in
New York City, and performed in the Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center (home of the NY Philharmonic Orchestra) and the Kennedy
Center (Washington, DC) to packed houses. The choir is actively involved in community work and raising funds and awareness for
Charity organizations. Current beneficiaries/partners include: The Sunflower Fund, the Hillcrest Aids Centre and the choir of JG Zuma
Secondary School in KwaMashu township. The choir was honored to have the famous Dream Chair of Africa accompany the group
on its travels to the United States to promote HIV awareness. Being a multi-faceted and multi-cultural entity within the College, the
choir is an important ambassador for the College, but also for the Zulu Kingdom and the Rainbow Nation (South Africa) as a whole.
Their commitment to perform and promote the indigenous music of our country and the rest of the continent is a clear indication of the
passion and pride they have for their African heritage.
Bernard Krüger is fast becoming a well-respected exponent of choral performance in South Africa. His professional career
took flight in 2006 as conductor of the world-renowned Drakensberg Boys Choir. With this ensemble he toured the United States, China, Netherlands, and Austria, as well as all over South Africa, performing to packed houses with critical acclaim. In 2009, he accepted
the position as Director of Music at Kearsney College in the garden province of KwaZulu-Natal. As conductor of their choir, he toured
to Taiwan, Japan, and China in 2010, receiving a gold medal (91%) for Folklore music at the 6th World Choir Games in Shaoxing. He
holds a Master’s degree in Music Performance (Piano, French Horn) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and spent two years studying conducting with Jos van Veldhoven at the Royal Dutch Conservatory in The Hague, Netherlands. He was invited to serve on the international jury at the Johannes Brahms International Choir Competition in Germany in July 2011. His arrangements and compositions
have been performed by various ensembles locally and internationally, including the World Youth Choir, the UP Camerata, the North
West University Choir, the Boulevard Harmonists (SA), the Nelson Mandela University Choir, the Western Michigan University Gold
Company (USA), Octopus (Belgium), Drakensburg Boys Choir and Kearsney College ensembles as well as serenade and a cappella
groups from Japan to California. He is the father of two sons and his wife is also a music educator. 10 The Rhythms of One World 2014 International Choral Festival
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Victoria HallSunday, July 6, 2014 at 18h00
The Rhythms of One World 2014: “We the Peoples”
International Choral Festival
Gary Fry, Festival Artistic Director
Concert with the support of the City of Geneva.
A Benefit to the Kofi Annan Foundation.
Opening Massed Choir Performance:
2014 Festival Participating Choirs
Gary Fry, Festival Artistic Director
JEAN SIBELIUS arr. GARY FRY
Song of Peace (European Premiere)
“Waltzing Colours”
Echology: The University of Newcastle – Australia
Dr. Philip Mathias, Director
IAIN GRANDAGE
Birds (from 3 Australian bush songs)
PAUL STANHOPE
Geography VI
DAVID DRURYAve verum
RUTH McCALLClick go the shears
TraditionalWaltzing Matilda
Arr. Ruth McCall
“Canadian Expedition”
Canadian Ambassador Choir – Canada
Brian Turnbull, Director
LEON DUBINSKYWe Rise Again
Arr. Lydia Adams
JAN GARRETTI Dreamed of Rain
Arr. Larry Nickel
GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Song for a Winter’s Night
Arr. Robin Salkeld
“A Taste of the Caribbean Vibe”
Signal Hill Alumni Choir – Trinidad & Tobago
John Arnold, Director
Negro SpiritualSwing Down Sweet Chariot
Tobago FolkCome leh we go
SERGIO MENDESMas Que Nada
IAN ALVAREZDiffrentology
“Songs of the World”
United Nations Choir with the UN Music Club, Geneva
Kirsty Griffiths, Director
Traditional Ha ha na ru (Japan)
MIKE VELARDEMinamahal Kita (Philippines)
GEOFFRY RUSSELL-SMITH
The Wedding Ring
DON BESIGFlying Free
MICHAEL WEINER
Conventional relative aux droits of the child
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“From Barbershop to Broadway: The Songs of America”
The Singing Angels – USA
Charles Eversole, Director
HAMPTON DURAND & JERRY ADAMSConey Island Washboard Roundelay
Traditional
Swingin’ With the Saints
Arr. Mark Hayes
MARK SHAIMAN & SCOTT WITTMAN You Can’t Stop the Beat
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA
Stars and Stripes Forever
Arr. Charles Eversole
“Born from the Same Drum”
Kearsney College Choir – South Africa
Bernard Krüger, Director
TraditionalSiya emghodini (Going underground)
TraditionalStimela (The train)
Traditional Umsebenzi onzima wobusuku (A hard day’s night)
Traditional
Ikuphi idompass yakho? (Where is your dompas?)
Traditional Simunye (We are one)
Finale Massed Choir Performance:
2014 Festival Participating Choirs
Gary Fry, Festival Artistic Director
GARY FRY
Rhythms of One World (European Premiere)
About the United Nations Choir with the UN Music Club, Geneva:
The United Nations Choir in Geneva was created on November 25 of 2009. The idea was taken from the UN Choir
in New York that exists since 1947. The repertory of the United Nations Singers includes traditional, popular and classical
songs of more than 50 countries of the world in native languages and also some “United Nations” songs. The Choir participates actively in UN Music Club events, performs regularly at WHO Solidarity Fair and takes part in benefit and friendship
concerts. Their goal is to spread the message of peace and friendship in different languages through the universal language of music.
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Conservatoire de Musique de Genève
CONCERTS
Monday, July 7, 2014 at 18h00 The Singing Angels from the USA:
“From Barbershop to Broadway: The Songs of America”
Charles Eversole, Director
Concert sponsored by the Permanent Mission of the USA to the UN in Geneva
BARRY MANILOWOne Voice (1979)
MARVIN HAMLISCH & One (1975)
EDWARD KLEBAN
ERIC MASCHWITZ & A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (1939)
MANNING SHERMAN
BOB HAGGART & RAY BAUDUC
South Rampart Street Parade (1935)
GLEN BALLARD & Man in the Mirror (1987)
SIEDAH GARRETT
IRVING BERLIN
I Love a Piano (1915)
JILL JACKSON & SY MILLER
Let There Be Peace on Earth (1955)
W KIRKPATRICK, T. SIMS,
Change the World (1996)
G. KENNEDY
Traditional
Ain’a That Good News (1937)
Arr. William Dawson
Traditional
Swingin’ With the Saints
Arr. Mark Hayes
ERVIN DRAKE, IRVIN GRAHAM
Ave Maria/I Believe (1952)
& CHARLES GOUNOD
MARK SHAIMAN & SCOTT WITTMAN You Can’t Stop the Beat
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA
Stars and Stripes Forever
Arr. Charles Eversole
TOM FETTKE
Majesty and Glory of Your Name (1979)
WILLIAM STEFFIE & HOWE
Battle Hymn of the Republic (1856)
JULIA HOWE
Notes on the Program
Barbershop vocal harmony, as codified during the barbershop revival era (1930s–present), is a style of a cappella, or unaccompanied vocal
music, characterized by unaccompanied, four-part, close-harmony singing. In the last half of the 19th century, U.S. barbershops often served as
community centers, where most men would gather. Barbershop quartets originated with African American men socializing in barbershops; they would
harmonize while waiting their turn, vocalizing in spirituals, folk songs and popular songs.
South Rampart Street Parade is a jazz march composed by Ray Bauduc and Bob Haggart in 1937. Rampart Street is a historic avenue located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Berkeley Square is a large leafy square in Mayfair, an expensive part of London. The Ritz Hotel referred to in the song
is also in Mayfair. On 10 July 2005 there was a national celebration of the 60th anniversary of the ending of World War II. At this event, the song was
sung live to millions by Petula Clark as part of the program ‘V45 Britain At War: A Nation Remembers’. The spiritual Ain’a That Good News was written by
William Dawson, a renowned professor at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama from 1931–1956. His complex arrangements of African-American spirituals
have helped to increase popularity of the genre around the world. His choir sang for six weeks of performances upon the opening of the Radio City
Music Hall in New York City in 1932. American Musical Theatre is represented in our program by One, from A Chorus Line (1975) and You Can’t Stop the
Beat from Hairspray (2001). These shows, through drama and broad comedy, deal with serious social topics such as racism, sexism, and homophobia.
Another theatrical piece in our set is I Love a Piano by the iconic American musical theatre composer Irving Berlin (1915). Ave Maria (1853) consists
of a melody by the French Romantic composer Charles Gounod especially designed to be superimposed over the Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846,
from Book I of J.S. Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier, written some 137 years earlier. Here, it is sung as a quodlibet, (a piece of music with melodies in
counterpoint), with the popular song I Believe, written in 1953. I Believe was commissioned by Jane Froman, and was introduced on her television show
– the first hit song ever introduced on TV. The Stars and Stripes Forever (1896) is the National March of the United States, written by John Philip Sousa
(1854-1932), American composer known primarily for military and patriotic marches.
About the artists
The Singing Angels, founded in 1964, is dedicated to youth development through the highest level of artistic achievement in the perform-
ing arts. The mission is to engage youth from all communities in quality music and performing arts education that teaches teamwork, builds confidence, and provides a foundation for life. Since its debut, The Singing Angels has performed in 34 countries, sung with major celebrities, accompanied
symphonies, and entertained dignitaries, presidents, and popes. The Singing Angels has been featured on national and international television, has
performed four times at the White House and three times at the Vatican, and has appeared in concert with a host of stars, including Celine Dion, Cathy
Rigby, Eartha Kitt, Jon Conlee, B.J. Thomas, Neil Zaza, Bob Hope, Wayne Newton, Kenny Rogers, Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, Audrey Hepburn, Jim
Brickman, The 5 Browns, Nancy Sinatra, Barenaked Ladies, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the US Army Band.
Charles Eversole, Artistic Director, graduated from the Singing Angels in 1982 and was Assistant Vocal Director of the Reserve Chorus
from 1983-86. Before returning to the Singing Angels in 2001, he served as musical director for over 40 productions, including national tours of The
Who’s Tommy and A Grand Night for Singing. He holds vocal music degrees from the University of Michigan and Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music
and is a former faculty member at New York University and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Other recent conducting credits include two
seasons with Lyric Opera Cleveland. Charles is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, the American Choral Directors Association, and the Ohio Music Education Association. Charles is also the Music Director of the Cleveland Cabaret Project, an organization dedicated to the
advancement of cabaret performance in and around Cleveland.
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CONcERTS
Salle Robert Dunand, Carouge
Monday, July 7, 2014 at 18h30 Echology: The University of Newcastle from Australia
“Waltzing Colors”
Dr. Philip Mathias, Director
Concert hosted by the Geneva International Summer Festival & Music Academy
IAIN GRANDAGE
Birds (from 3 Australian bush songs)
THOMAS WEELKES
Gloria in excelsis Deo
ADRIAN PEACOCKVenite, Gaudete
BERNARD ROSE The Feast Song for St Cecilia
MAURICE RAVEL
Trois Chansons
Nicolette
Trois beaux oiseaux du Paradis
Ronde
PAUL STANHOPELux Aeterna
Traditional Swedish Slängpolska efter Byss-Kalle
Arr. Hans Gardemar RUTH McCALL
Click go the shears
TraditionalWaltzing Matilda
Arr. Ruth McCall
About the artists
Echology, Newcastle University’s Chamber Choir, was established in 1995. It includes students and staff of the University along with
members of the Echology, Newcastle University’s Chamber Choir, was established in 1995. It includes students and staff of the University along with
members of the wider community. All have a love of singing and enjoy performing a challenging and varied repertoire. The Choir has had great success,
including numerous wins in national competitions, performances in many of the world’s great cities and venues, and the release of seven CDs. The Choir
has performed in London’s St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Canterbury, Winchester and Liverpool Cathedrals, St Asaph Cathedral in Wales and
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The Choir also toured South Korea in 2004 and, more recently, undertook its first tour of the People’s Republic of China
in July 2010 and to the United States and Bermuda in 2012. The Choir has undertaken twelve live broadcasts for BBC Radio’s Daily Service. In 2006,
the Choir won the adult choir section in the national finals of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Choir of the Year competition against the best
choirs from each State of Australia. The Choir has enjoyed major successes at the McDonald’s Sydney Eisteddfod, including winning the Open Award
for Choirs, the City of Sydney Chamber Choir Award, the Australian National Choral Championship (2007 and 2012) and the John Lamble Australasian
Open Choral Championship (2007, 2010 and 2012). In 2008, the Choir won the high-rating national television program Battle of the Choirs, catapulting
the Choir to national prominence and launching it into a new world of performance style. This took the Choir to a wider audience, offering the opportunity
to open up the full range of the choral experience to audiences beyond those accustomed to classical music. As part of its prize, the Choir also released
the best-selling CD Battle Cry. The Choir was proud to represent the University of Newcastle and the City of Newcastle during its tour of the People’s Republic of China in July 2010, and to compete in the 6th World Choir Games, held in Shaoxing. The Choir won Gold Diplomas in all three of the sections
it entered - winning first place in two sections and third in the other. During 2011, the Choir performed Rachmaninoff’s Vespers in Newcastle Cathedral
and St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney as well as undertaking performances in rural NSW. The Choir again joined with the ABC for a Community Christmas
Celebration, a popular event which is set to be repeated for many years to come. Apart from competition wins in Sydney and Canberra, 2012 has seen
the Choir undertake a very successful tour to the USA and Bermuda, including performances in Boston, New York, Washington and in Cincinnati, where
it competed in the 7th World Choir Games in the Champions division – the only Australian choir to do so. The Choir won three silver medals and perfect
scores from several international judges. The current tour of the UK has evolved for the singers due to an invitation to perform at the Guild of Church
Musicians’ Festival Service to be held in Canterbury Cathedral on May 4.
Dr. Philip Matthias, PhD, B. Mus (Hons), FRCO (CHM), ARCM, Hon FGCM
Born in Sydney, Philip graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the University of Sydney and undertook post-graduate studies at
the Royal College of Music, studying organ and conducting. He gained his Fellowship Diploma of the Royal College of Organists, winning the College’s
prize for its Choir Training Diploma. Recitals he has given include King’s College, Cambridge, Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. He
is Vice President of the Guild of Church Musicians (UK). In 1984, he was appointed to Newcastle Conservatorium and, from 1983 – 2006, he held the
position of Organist and Master of the Choristers at Newcastle Cathedral, Australia. Philip is currently Senior Lecturer and Organist at the University of
Newcastle and Director of the University’s Chamber Choir. Under his direction the Choir has toured internationally seven times, including performances in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, London, Seoul Theological University, at Beijing’s National Millennium
Monument, and in New York at the Avery Fisher Hall of the Lincoln Center and in the General Assembly Chamber at the United Nations Headquarters.
Under his direction the Choir has won numerous national awards, including Channel 7’s Battle of the Choirs, ABC Adult Choir of the Year, first places
at the National Choral Eisteddfod and Sydney Eisteddfod and, internationally, two first places at the World Choir Games in 2010 (Shaoxing, China) and
three silver medals at the 2012 Games (Cincinnati, USA). Philip’s discography as both organist and conductor includes sixteen compact disc releases.
Philip was awarded his PhD from the University of Newcastle. He is renowned as an adjudicator and composer, and is published in the New Australian
Hymn Book “Together in Song”. In 2008, Philip was awarded a Citation from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council for ‘developing a vibrant and
creative culture of choral and organ music that inspires and motivates students to perform professionally at international levels’. At the 2008 Convocation
Annual Awards, Philip was the recipient of the prestigious Newton-John Award. Philip was awarded the University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor’s Award
for Teaching Excellence in the Faculty of Education and the Arts and the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Teaching and Learning Support in 2009, the latter
being presented to ‘the most outstanding candidate from across the University’. More recently, Philip was recognized with a national award by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council for his excellence in teaching, receiving the prestigious Australian Award for University Teaching, which recognizes
significant contributions to enhancing the quality of learning and teaching in higher education. Recently released on the Chartreuse Label is a recording
of Philip’s eight liturgical masses, for various combinations of choir, cantor, congregation, organ and orchestra.
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CONCERTS
Conservatoire de Musique de Genève
Monday, July 7, 2014 at 19h30 Conservatoire de Musique de Genève
Monday, July 7, 2014 at 19h30 Signal Hill Alumni Choir from Trinidad and Tobago:
“A Taste of the Caribbean Vibe”
John Arnold, Director
Concert sponsored by the
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago to the UN in Geneva
MARTHA MUNIZZI
Glorious
BILL WITHERS
Lovely Day
HANDELHallelujah Chorus
Traditional
Come Leh we Go
OTHNEIL BACCHUS
Pacro Water
ELLA ANDALL
Bring Down the Power
LUIS DIMETRIO
Sway
SERGIO MENDES
Mas Que Nada
DAFT PUNK
Get Lucky
JAMES BROWN
I feel Good
TraditionalVuma
Traditional
Cho Cho Loza
EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE
Hearts a Fire
BUJU BANTON
Medley Buju
EDDY GRANT
Medley Eddy
DAVID RUDDER
Oil and Music
ALDWYN ROBERTS
Rainorama
KERWIN DU BOIS
Possessed
IAN ALVAREZDifferentology
About the artists
Founded in 1984, the Signal Hill Alumni Choir (SHAC) of Tobago is now deemed a cultural institution and icon of
Trinidad Founded in 1984, the Signal Hill Alumni Choir (SHAC) of Tobago is now deemed a cultural institution and icon of
Trinidad and Tobago. The Signal Hill Alumni Choir celebrates its thirtieth anniversary this year and continues to establish
a choral style which is unique and full of excitement. The choir has to date won several awards and has been declared a
National icon of Trinidad and Tobago. The choir has seven recordings commercially released over the last thirty years and
plans to record the best of Signal Hill Alumni in 2015. The choir is directed by Mr. John Arnold and ably assisted in choreography by Ms. Georgina Peterkin. The choir presents a diverse repertoire on this tour, and this includes - Tobago Folk,
Negro spirituals, jazz, gospel, African Folk, reggae, calypso and soca. The choir has traveled and performed in Wales,
Toronto, Guelph, Hamilton, Venezuela, Washington, D.C., New York , Philadelphia, and several Caribbean Islands and
many rave reviews have been published on their work and performances. The choir loves to sing and enjoys the fact that
the songs all send a message of love, peace, happiness and respect for all.
John Arnold has contributed music, culture, and events. He has served as Musical Director for the National
Contingent to Carifesta on three occasions within the last two decades. He hosted a radio show of world music for five
years on Tambrin Radio. He received a Cacique Award for his musical direction of Bassman. John served as chairman of
Tobago Heritage Festival from 1990 to 1992, and was recipient of both the NY Sunshine Award for Excellence in Music
and Culture, and the IRAWMA award for contribution to the Caribbean Culture. He continues to serve on the Festivals
Committee of the Tobago House of Assembly. He steered many choirs to victory in the National Biannual Music Festival
over the past three decades. A driving force behind many of the events initiated by the Division of Tourism and Transportation of the Tobago House of Assembly, John is currently the event coordinator with the Division and is by far the most
experienced event planner on the Island. He has participated in the creation of the Tobago Jazz Festival, Tobago Muhtadi
International Drumming Festival, Tobago Gospel Festival, Tobago Jazz Experience, and many other signature events in
Tobago. Mr. Arnold is frequently sought after for choral and music workshops in the region and has conducted sessions in
the Caribbean and Latin America. He is the founder and musical director of the illustrious Signal Hill Alumni Choir, which
has toured all over the world as ambassadors of Trinidad and Tobago’s great culture. John is an accomplished pianist and
also the leader of Tobago’s only jazz ensemble, the Kariwak Players. He has three personal CDs to his name, which are
Breaking Ground, Smooth Jazzy Feelings and Kaiso in the Jazz Stew.
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CONcERTS
General Assembly Hall, United Nations Geneva
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 18h00
The Rhythms of One World 2014: “We the Peoples”
International Choral Festival
Closing Concert
Gary Fry, Festival Artistic Director
Concert sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Romania to the UN in Geneva
And the Romania-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Opening Massed Choir Performance:
2014 Festival Participating Choirs
Gary Fry, Festival Artistic Director
Andrew Dunlop, Pianist from the Geneva International Summer Festival
JEAN SIBELIUS arr. GARY FRY
Song of Peace (European Premiere)
“Joyful Rhythms of Young Romania”
Allegretto Children’s Choir – Romania
Prof. Adriana Codreanu, Director
RADU GHERASIM CHIRIŢĂ
RADU GHERASIM CHIRIŢĂ
LEIGH ANDERSON – TERRY GILKYSON
Romanian folklore
KARL ZELLER, MORIZ WEST,
LUDWIG HELD
MARGARETA PÂSLARU -
MIHAI ALEXANDRU
Aseară Ţi-Am Luat Basma
Hăulita de la Gorj
The Bare Necessites from The Jungle Book
Hora de la Moldova
Noi Suntem Profesori from the Musical Der Vogelhändler
Our Day, Children’s Day
“Waltzing Colours”
Echology: The University of Newcastle – Australia
Dr. Philip Mathias, Director
IAIN GRANDAGEBirds (from 3 Australian bush songs)
PAUL STANHOPE
Geography VI
DAVID DRURYAve Verum
RUTH McCALLClick Go the Shears
TraditionalWaltzing Matilda
Arr. RUTH McCALL
“Canadian Expedition”
Canadian Ambassador Choir – Canada
Brian Turnbull, Director
GORDON LIGHTFOOTCanadian Railroad Trilogy
arr. LARRY NICKEL A La Claire Fontaine
(Written for the C.A.C., World Premier July 5th in Geneva)
LEONARD COHEN arr. ROGER EMERSON Hallelujah
“A Taste of the Caribbean Vibe”
Signal Hill Alumni Choir – Trinidad & Tobago
John Arnold, Director
BILL WITHERSLovely Day
TraditionalCome Leh We Go
DAFT PUNKGet Lucky
TraditionalSwing Low Sweet Chariot
IAN ALVAREZDiffrentology
KERWIN DU BOISPossessed
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CONCERTS
“Songs of the World”
United Nations Choir with the UN Music Club, Geneva
Kirsty Griffiths, Director
Traditional Ha ha na ru (Japan)
MIKE VELARDEMinamahal Kita (Philippines)
GEOFFRY RUSSELL-SMITH
The Wedding Ring
DON BESIGFlying Free
MICHAEL WEINER
Conventional relative aux droits of the child
“From Barbershop to Broadway: The Songs of America”
The Singing Angels – USA
Charles Eversole, Director
BARRY MANILOWOne Voice
HAMLISCH & KLEBANOne Trad. arr. HAYES
Swingin’ With the Saints
Trad. arr. DAWSOM
Ain’a That Good News
STEFFE & HOWE
Battle Hymn of the Republic
“Born from the Same Drum: Shaken and Stirred!”
Kearsney College Choir – South Africa
Bernard Krüger, Director
DAN SMITHStorming the Bastille
Bastille
ROBIN THICKE, T.I,Blurred Lines
PHARRELL WILLIAMS
JOSEPH SHABALALAHello My Baby
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
BRUNO MARSRunaway Baby
Finale Massed Choir Performance:
2014 Festival Participating Choirs
Gary Fry, Festival Artistic Director
Andrew Dunlop, Pianist from the Geneva International Summer Festival
GARY FRY
Rhythms of One World (European Premiere)
About the Allegretto National Children Chorus from Romania:
Allegretto Children Chorus (Romania) was established in 1974 by music professor Mrs. Adriana Codreanu. It is a compound
of children with ages 4-14 years old. Allegretto has performed over 62 international tournaments and participated in over 56 contests
and Festivals, winning 53 Big Prizes, Gold Medals, The Biggest Interpretation Prize, First Place and many Laureate titles. The group
had the honor to have in attendance famous world personalities such as Pope John Paul II, Presidents of Poland and Italy, President
Bush’s family, Their Royal Highnesses the Kings of Jordan, Belgium and Holland, as well as many others. During the entire period of
their activity, children of the Allegretto National Chorus have sustained over 1200 Shows and Concerts, more than 500 of them being
abroad. They have performed on famous stages as National Opera from Athens, Greece, Tognolo Theatre stage, Venice and Bari,
Italy, BBC TV Studios from the United Kingdom, Morocco, Jordan, Russian Federation, in the Republic of Moldova, Mongolia, at the
National Opera from Warsaw, Poland, in Nancy, France, Istanbul, Izmir and Antalya, Turkey, in the Republic of Macedonia, New Delhi,
India, Odessa Opera, Ukraine. They have also performed for children in many schools, kindergartens and organized shows in hospitals
and asylums, for fundraising and philanthropy purposes. Allegretto is the only Romanian children chorus that performed with Mariana
Nicolesco, Michael Jackson, Richard Clayderman, Toto Cutugno, Nicola di Bari, Rita Pavone, Natalia Oreiro and all the great Romanian artists, in official concerts in Romania or in special television shows.
Prof. Adriana Codreanu, music director of Allegretto, graduated from the National Music University Ciprian Porumbescu
and holds a Titular First Degree Professor. She is also a composer, author of numerous Songs Collections for children; Coordinator
Director of International Festival for Children Friendship Without Borders, jury member in numerous International Music Contests for
children and youth, piano teacher, recognized on both national and international levels, and collaborator for more than 650 Radio
and TV broadcasts. Radu Gherasim Chiriţă is the general manager of the Romanian Cultural Foundation for Allegretto. He is a sound
master, with training and practice in Radio and Television broadcasts, having background in orchestration, musical illustrations, and a
great experience in management. He is also a member of numerous International Juries, co-producer of many international festivals
and for over 580 Radio and Television broadcasts for children and youth.
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festival artistic management
Gary Fry, Festival Artistic Director
Gary Fry is an Emmy Award-winning composer, arranger, and choral conductor. Gary Fry has been the composer/
arranger for Welcome Yule! since 1996. The creator of the music and lyrics for Christmas in Chicago (the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s now-traditional Christmas song), he has also written dozens of other works for the CSO. He is also
the Artistic Consultant to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for their Christmas Celebration programs, and Fry’s Christmas
works are regularly performed there as well as in programs by the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony, the
Colorado Symphony, the New York Pops, and many other orchestras around the country. Fry has composed for film,
television, live theater, ballet, and more than 2500 radio and television commercials for McDonald’s, Sears, Kellogg’s, and
hundreds of other major national advertisers. He received a 2006 Emmy Award for his work for Chicago’s CBS affiliate
WBBM-TV. Air travelers hear Fry’s electronic version of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue when passing through the United
Airlines terminal at Chicago’s O’Hare airport. His music is also featured daily on the Cartoon Network program Baby Looney Tunes. He has recently been commissioned to write a new musical theatre production for the Walnut Street Theatre in
Philadelphia, which is the nation’s largest regional theatre company. His teaching resume includes positions on the faculties of the University of Miami, Northwestern University, and Midwest Young Artists, and he has conducted workshops and
seminars at many other educational institutions. Children’s choirs under his direction have performed at the White House,
the United Nations, they Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and Carnegie Hall. Mr. Fry is the Music Director of FAF’s
Ambassador Sing for Peace CD, released at the United Nations in New York in September 2013.
Patrick Sciarratta, Friendship Ambassadors Foundation
Executive Director
Patrick Sciarratta has been the Executive Director of FAF since 1993. Under his leadership, the foundation produces the annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations, now in it’s 11th year, the Youth Symphony for the United Nations,
and a series of internationally recognized Cultural Exchange Programs both at home and around the world. Mr. Sciarratta
was an elected member of the Executive Committee at the United Nations’ Department of Public Information (DPI) and
then became the co-editor of its NGO Reporter, a quarterly that is disseminated to the 2000+ affiliates connected with the
UN DPI. Patrick was the lead faculty member for the Arts Management Certificate Program for over a decade at Purchase
College of the State University of New York. He was also the Director for Performing Arts at Hunter College of the City
University of New York (1987-1993), during the reconstruction of the Danny Kaye Playhouse, and the Resident Director of
the Israel Festival (1984). Co-founder and Artistic Director of the Bond Street Theatre Coalition (1976-1985), Mr. Sciarratta produced, directed, and co-wrote 12 plays with the ensemble; all of which were presented in New York and in other
national and international venues. Mr. Sciarratta has received many awards, including the MacArthur Award for the Bond
Street Theatre (the first ever given to an organization), during his leadership of its Palenville Interarts Colony (1980-1992),
the Governor’s Citation, for Excellence from Governor Rockefeller, the New York University’s Gallatin Award for Achievement in the Arts. Patrick is listed in four Who’s Whos internationally for contributions to culture and the community.
Yin-Chu Jou, Founder & Festival Manager/
Friendship Ambassadors Foundation Artistic Director
New York-based concert pianist and piano professor Yin-Chu Jou was commended by the New York Times on
New Year’s Day 2006: “…Classical pianist Yin-Chu Jou and the Youth Symphony for the United Nations…travel and play
for peace, to promote world peace through music…to find a way to add a social element to music performance.” Ms. Jou
is the producer of FAF’s CD “Ambassadors Sing for Peace” launched at the UN in September 2013, and recipient of the
2013 WCBS “Woman of Achievement” Award. At an early age, Yin-Chu earned Westchester Magazine’s “2006 Best New
Music Conservatory in Westchester, New York Award” for her direction of the up-and-coming music conservatory. She was
the featured artist during the 40th Anniversary celebration of the United Nations Women’s Guild at the UN Headquarters
in New York, where she shared the stage with wife of the UN Secretary-General, Mrs. Ban Soon-Taek, as well as with the
UN Women’s Guild President Ms. Tsu-Wei Chang. Since 2006, when Yin-Chu assumed the role of Artistic Director at the
Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, Inc., she has organized and developed all of FAF’s music programming worldwide—
including international music exchanges (some of which involve dance), theatre and other related art forms and broader,
cultural exchanges. As FAF’s Artistic Director, she founded the Youth Symphony for United Nations program, and led
several programs including the UC Peace Arts Festival for FAF’s Annual Youth Assembly at the United Nations, the 2010
UNICEF-USA Benefit Concert “With One Dream…Rebuilding Hope for Haiti,” and the UN Alliance of Civilization 2012
Pre-Doha Youth Forum. Yin-Chu is the Founder and Festival Manager for the Friendship Ambassadors Foundation’s The
Rhythms of One World 2014 International Choral Festival.
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special thanks
Permanent Mission of Romania to the UN in Geneva:
H.E. Ambassador Maria Ciobanu, Permanent Representative to the UN-Geneva
Mr. Traian Filip, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN-Geneva
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago to the UN in Geneva:
H.E. Ambassador John Sandy, Permanent Representative to the UN-Geneva
Ms. Simone Young, Counsellor
Permanent Mission of the United States of America to the UN in Geneva:
Mr. Paul Patin, Counselor for Public Affairs
Mr. Yves Bouvie, Public Affairs
Permanent Mission of South Africa to the UN in Geneva:
H.E. Ambassador Abdul S. Minty, Permanent Representative to the UN-Geneva
Ms. Ncumisa Notutela, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN-Geneva
Permanent Mission of Canada to the UN in Geneva:
H.E. Ambassador Elissa Golberg, Permanent Representative to the UN
Ms. Elsa Moulhi-Rondeau, Second Secretary (Disarmament, Peace & Security)
Permanent Mission of Australia to the UN in Geneva:
Ms. Lauren Stasinowsky, Policy Research Officer
Confederation Suisse, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ Swiss Mission:
Ms. Danielle Werthmüller, Counsellor
Protocole of the Republic and State of Geneva
Mr. Jean-Luc Chopard, Chief of Protocol, Presidential Department
Mr. Alexandre Baudin, Assistant, Presidential Department
Ville de Genève
Mr. Sami Kanaan, Administrative Counsellor
Mr. Jacques Ménétrey, Counsellor of Culture and Music
Chorale du Châble of Haute Savoie, France
Ms. Eliane Gruaz, Director
Mr. J. David Whaley (UNDP First Representative to South Africa)
Mr. J. F. Maurin, Chorale Bureau
United Nations Choir and UN Music Club, Geneva
Ms. Nadiya Dzubyinski, President
Geneva International Summer Festival and Music Academy
Mr. Frederic Steinbruchel, Artistic Director
Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, Inc.
Honorary Board Members
Stuart BaldwinHarriet Baldwin
Board of Directors
Deena Merlen, Board Chairperson
Alexandra Andrianova Audie Serrano
David HillEdward Christian
Genevieve GimbertJacqueline Shapiro
Dr. Jason ScorzaRichard Crystal
Staff
Patrick Sciarratta, Executive Director
Yin-Chu Jou, Artistic Director
Yanyu Li, Financial Analyst/Accounts Manager
Victor Izquierdo, Project Manager/ Intern Coordinator
Beatrice Cord, FAF’s Youth Assembly at the UN Co-Chair; Program & Outreach Manager
Festival Artistic Management
Gary Fry, Festival Artistic Director
Yin-Chu Jou, Founder and Festival Manager
Festival Logistics Management: WENS TRAVEL
Janneke Hoeberigs
Translations
Thomas Raoult
Nathalie Moreau
Lisa Solleveld
Cristiana Malgarini
Interns & Volunteers
Caroline HinerEliza SheffFelicia TamRenee James
Seraphina Mallon-Breiman
Thomas Pearse
Victoria Mule
Creative Design
Stephen Jou Kris Jou
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