A Celebration of Black History

Sunday, January 25, 2015

3:00 pm at St. Paul's United Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas (corner of Cross and Park Streets)

Reception following concert in basement of church.

Notes about the Spirituals sung in the concert — as presented at the concert by Peter Hill.

  1. Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Symphony in D, Op. 11 No. 2
  2. S. Coleridge-Taylor: Petite Suite de Concert Op. 77
    1. Un sonnet d’amour (3rd mvt.)
    2. La tarantelle frétillante (4th mvt.)
  3. S. Joplin/arr. L. Thomas: Elite Syncopations
  4. R. Nathaniel Dett, arr. Lt. Thomas: In the Bottoms Suite
    1. Honey (Humouresque)
    2. Barcarolle (Morning)
    3. Juba (Dance)
  5. R. Nathaniel Dett: Let Us Cheer the Weary Traveller (choir a cappella)
  6. Traditional, arr. L. Thomas: Follow the Drinking Gourd (choir with full orchestra)
  7. Traditional, arr R. Emerson: Wade in the Water (choir with full orchestra)
  8. Traditional, arr. A. Thomas: Keep Your Lamps (choir with small accompaniment)
  9. Traditional, arr. R. Dillworth: Morning Glory (choir with full orchestra)
  10. J. Rutter - Feel the Spirit (choir a cappella)

Admission is free. DVO gratefully accepts donations, and tax receipts are provided for donations of $10 or more.

DVO is comprised of talented amateur musicians from the Hamilton area. The ensemble presents two major public concerts each year and performs at Hamilton retirement homes. Audience members are welcome to meet the musicians at the post-concert reception.