ACFEA Tour Consultants and the Fondation des Etats-Unis are delighted to invite you for a short, 30-minute lunchtime concert on July 4 for Independence Day. Following the concert, the interns and residents will organize a light lunch in the garden; all proceeds will go to the residents’ communal garden.
Since 1974 the Colorado Children’s Chorale has brought its artistry and charm to audiences throughout the world. With a diverse repertoire ranging from fully staged opera and musical theater to standard choral compositions in classical, folk and popular traditions, the Chorale performs with an innovative stage presentation and a unique theatrical spirit. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Deborah DeSantis and Executive Director Meg Steitz, the Colorado Children’s Chorale has sung countless performances with some of the world’s finest performing arts organizations and has appeared with world-renowned artists Placido Domingo, Zubin Mehta, James Levine and Richard Hickox. It also has performed for numerous dignitaries, including Pope John Paul II and the Dalai Lama, as well as presidents, emperors and first ladies of the world.
The Program
Circle of Life from The Lion King Zimmer, arr. Snyder
For the Beauty of the Earth John Rutter
Stand Upon the Rock Rollo Dilworth
Chili Con Carne (as recorded by The Real Group) Anders Edenroth
Getting to Know You from The King and I Rodgers and Hammerstein
Do Re Mi from The Sound of Music Rodgers and Hammerstein
Je danse la Polka arr. Herrington
C’mon Everybody (as recorded by Elvis Presley) arr. Mac Huff
Wings (as recorded by Little Mix) arr. Andy Beck
Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz Harburg/Arlen, arr. Snyder
Colorado Song Allen and Colwell