Rivertree Singers http://www.rivertreesingers.com Greenville's newest choral ensemble Wed, 22 May 2013 14:34:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Rivertree Singers to Perform at Piccolo Spoleto 2013 http://www.rivertreesingers.com/concerts/piccolo-spoleto-2013/ http://www.rivertreesingers.com/concerts/piccolo-spoleto-2013/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:26:35 +0000 Rivertree Singers http://www.rivertreesingers.com/?p=268 Rivertree at the shore

We’re going back to Piccolo Spoleto!

After a successful concert at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in May of 2012, we have been invited to perform once again this year! We are excited to present a concert at the historic St. Philip’s Church in Charleston, SC on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 at 2 p.m.

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Fundraiser Concert

To help us defray the expenses of traveling and staying in Charleston, we will perform a fundraising concert on Thursday,  May 30th, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church downtown Greenville, SC (map). The concert will be $10/person but children 12 and under are free. You can pay with cash, check or credit at the door.

Listen to last summer’s recording!

Click here to listen to excerpts from our live recording of last year’s Piccolo Spoleto concert.

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Rivertree Singers Live At Piccolo Spoleto

In May of 2012, Rivertree Singers gave a concert in Charleston, SC for the annual Piccolo Spoleto festival. The concert was recorded live in the historic St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and included songs such as “Down to the River to Pray,” “Ubi Caritas,” “Loch Lomond”, and Eric Whitacre’s “Sleep.” Click the CD cover for to see more information, listen to track previews, and to order.

 

Album art for A Rivertree Christmas 2012

A Rivertree Christmas (2012)

This year’s Christmas concert, which was recorded live in the beautiful Daniel Chapel on the campus of Furman University, includes your Christmas favorites, old and new. Tracks include “Gaudete,” “Jesus Child,” “Sleigh Ride,” and the premiere of Molly Ijames’ arrangement of “White Christmas.” Click the CD cover for to see more information, listen to track previews, and to order.

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Order a copy of this year’s Christmas concert, which was recorded live in the beautiful Daniel Chapel on the campus of Furman University.


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Album art for A Rivertree Christmas 2012

Order a CD of the concert!

Rivertree Singers invite you to a classically cool Christmas concert. This season’s Christmas concert will be an evening filled with good cheer, featuring traditional and popular favorites from Silent Night to I’ll be Home for Christmas. We will perform the concert at 7:30pm on two separate evenings: December 13 at Daniel Chapel on the campus of Furman University and December 18 at Second Presbyterian Church in downtown Greenville.

Both concerts are free and open to the public!

Please join us for a delightful evening of holiday cheer!

Enjoy a video of The Christmas Song from our performance in Daniel Chapel on Thursday December 13.

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Order a copy of our Piccolo Spoleto concert. In May of 2012, Rivertree Singers gave a concert in Charleston, SC for the annual Piccolo Spoleto festival. The concert was recorded live in the historic St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.


View track listing

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Piccolo Spoleto

Rivertree Singers at Piccolo Spoleto

Rivertree Singers will perform at Piccolo Spoleto on May 27, 2012 at 4 p.m in St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church St. Admission: $11

Under the direction of Warren Cook, this 30-voice ensemble of young professionals from Greenville, S.C., is known for passionate performances of serious choral music and spirited renditions of folk and popular songs. This performance features music ranging from the 16th century to rising composers of the 21st century.

Piccolo Spoleto Festival is held annually in Charleston and coincides with its sister festival, Spoleto Festival USA. This two-week festival is one of the largest and most recognized performing arts festivals in the nation.

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Concert Program

Down to the River to Pray

Appalachian Song
arr. Philip Lawson

Amazing Grace

Early American Hymn
arr. John Rutter

Kyrie

Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy

Tomas Luis Victoria
(1549-1611)

Haec Dies

This is the day that the Lord made;

let us be glad and rejoice in it. Alleluia.

William Byrd
(1540-1623)

Ubi Caritas

Where charity and love are, God is there.
The love of Christ has gathered us together.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Let us revere and love the living God.
And from a sincere heart
let us love one another. Amen

Maurice Duruflé
(1902-1986)

Sleep

Eric Whitacre
(b. 1970)

the moon is hiding in her hair

Eric Whitacre

I Know Moonrise

*premiere

Jess Turner
(b. 1983)

Come In

*premiered by Rivertree in 2010

Jess Turner

The Nightingale

Traditional
arr. Dan Forrest

Cindy

American Folk Song
arr. Carol Barnett

Loch Lomond

Scottish Folk Song
arr. Jonathan Quick

Ride On, King Jesus

African-American Spiritual
arr. Moses Hogan

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As a supporter of Rivertree Singers, we wanted to let you know ahead of time that we will have our CDs for sale at the concert, as well as our newest item–a Rivertree Singers T-shirt! We have a limited supply, so come early to get yours.

We know you will enjoy the wonderful music we have prepared for you, so let us know at our Facebook event if you plan to attend. Be sure to invite your friends!

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