Music for Hope 2022 Program

August 26th, 2022 7PM First Christian Church 207 Tarboro Street N Wilson, N.C. 27893 (252) 237-4125 www.fccwilson.org www.facebook.com/fccwilson

Greetings & Welcome Casey Childers, FCC Minister of Music & Organist Gospel Medley arr. Sullivan The Reverend Johnny Sullivan is a Wilson County resident and native, and has been play- ing the piano since he was 6 years old. Through the many decades, he has shared in music and song. Over the last 29 years, he has served in various positions in the Ministry, Christian service and leadership, and nonprofit work. Currently, he serves as Senior Pastor of Rains Crossroads Church in Johnston County, and also is the Chair of the Board of Directors for both Hope Station in WIlson, and the FWB Children's Home in Nash County. He and his wife Donna also share God's love and grace through social media Ministry. Pastor Johnny's mis- sion are the commandments of Jesus Christ, to \"Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and your neighbor as yourself.\" Hope Station is near and dear to his heart!!! Johnny Sullivan, piano A Simple Song Leonard Berstein 'A Simple Song' is the opening song of Leonard Bernstein's eclectic 'Mass', a musi- cal theatre work commissioned by Jaqueline Kennedy as part of the opening of the Ken- nedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington DC. It appears out of a cacophony of sounds in the original work and uses familiar bible verses suggesting that praise of God need not be elaborate, for 'God loves all simple things.' James Mauk is the newly appoint- ed Minister of Music at Lakeside Baptist Church in Rocky Mount and Artistic Director for the Carolina Choral Artists. James Mauk, tenor and Cindy Darden, piano Sing God a simple song. Lau da lau de. I will lift up my eyes to the hills Make it up, as you go along. Lau da lau de. from whence comes my help. Sing, like you like to sing. I will lift my voice to the Lord, God loves all simple things. singing lau da lau de. For God, is the simplest of all. For the lord, is my shade. I will sing the Lord a new song Is the shade upon my right hand To praise him, to bless him, to bless the Lord. And the sun shall not smite me by day. I will sing his praises, while I live all of my days Nor the moon by night. Blessed is the man who loves the lord. Blessed is the man who loves the Lord. Blessed is the man who praises him. Lau da lau da lau de Lau da lau da lau de. And walks in his name. And walks in his way. Sonata in C K.545, Movement 1 W.A. Mozart This Sonata in C Major is one of Mozart’s most popular sonatas. It is an important piece in the repertoire of young pianists. Emilio Jaimes began studying music at ProMusic as a pre- schooler in ProMusic’s early childhood music enrichment classes. He continues his piano studies with Dr. Turk and, as of March, is serving as pianist for St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Emilio James, piano

Von guten Mächten wunderbar geborgen Siegfried Fietz “Von guten Mächten” is a powerful song Robert Morehead grew up with as a youth in Ger- many and it reminds him of hope. Robert is Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church in Wilson and is singing the words of the prayer of Dietrich Bonhoeffer that continues to inspire Christians and hope seekers all across the world today. The transcendence of music is a spiritual gift that continues to give through the years. Robert Morehead, piano and voice By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, Oh, give our frightened souls the sure salvation and confidently waiting come what may, for which, O Lord, You taught us to prepare. we know that God is with us night and morn- Yet when again in this same world You give us ing, and never fails to greet us each new the joy we had, the brightness of Your Sun, day. we shall remember all the days we lived through, Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented, and our whole life shall then be Yours alone. still evil days bring burdens hard to bear; Übersetzung: F. Pratt Green Dans in bois solitaire W. A. Mozart In addition to being an active performer, Elizabeth Winstead is the owner of The Singers Stu- dio in downtown Wilson. Elizabeth is grateful that the Wilson community has Hope Station and she always appreciates the opportunity to share in the Music for Hope concert. Elizabeth Winstead, voice and Cindy Darden, piano Translation: His complexion was also fresh like hers. In a lonely and sombre forest A sigh escapes me and he awakes; I walked the other day; Cupid wakes easily! A child slept in the shade, Immediately opening his wings and seizing It was the veritable Cupid. His vengeful bows I approach; his beauty fascinates me And one of his cruel arrows as he parts, But I must be careful: He wounds me to the heart. He has the traits of the faithless maiden \"Go!\", he says, \"Go ! At Sylvia's feet Who I had sworn to forget. Will you languish anew! He had lips of ruby, You shall love her all your life, For having dared to awaken me.\" Heartbreak Hotel Back for the 10th edition of Music for Hope, David Scott will share an early hit from \"The King of Rock 'n Roll!\" Come take a walk down a lonely street with this slow, bluesy instrumental arrangement of \"Heartbreak Hotel. David is a Veterinary Medical Officer with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. In 2010, after many years away, he rediscovered his love for making music with the hand bell choir at First Christian Church. He now plays tenor saxophone with the Tar River Community Band in Greenville and the Starlight Dance Band in Goldsboro, as well as at First Christian Church. David Scott, tenor saxophone Till There Was You from the Music Man Meredith Willson \"Till There Was You\" from Meredith Willson's The Music Man is sung by the character Marian, a librarian, to Professor Harold Hill as they meet at the agreed footbridge. Marian then pro- ceeds to tell Harold the impact he's made on her life. Lauren Testino Hong is a kindergar-

ten teacher in Wilson County Schools. She recently performed in the summer production of The Sound of Music as Mother Abbess. When she is not performing, Lauren enjoys chas- ing her almost 2 year old around. Lauren Hong, voice and Casey Childers, piano There were bells on a hill, Then there was music and wonderful roses. but I never heard them ringing. They tell me in sweet fragrant meadows No, I never heard them at all of dawn and dew. 'til there was you. There was love all around, There were birds in the sky, but I never heard it singing. but I never saw them winging. No, I never heard it at all, No, I never saw them at all, 'til there was you. 'til there was you. La Llorona Traditional Spanish arr. Dan Jones Vals No. 1 Bertolome Calatayud The song, La Llorona is based on the legend of a the “Water Woman” or ghost who is con- demned to eternally search for her drowned children in rivers and seas. Vals No. 1 is a de- lightful Spanish waltz written for the guitar. Christina Pappas has been studying guitar with Dr. Gayla Turk at ProMusic Conservatory for four years. Christina Pappsa, guitar Let It Be The Beatles Hannah is a local artist and is so happy to be back singing for such an amazing concert of Hope. She hopes that her selection sends you home with the knowledge that in hours of darkness there is still a light shining on all of us, leading us to a brighter tomorrow. Hannah Slaughter, voice and Casey Childers, piano Offering Remarks by Linda Walling Hope Station Executive Director Scan the QR code on the back of your program to give now with a card! This Little Light of Mine arr. Jaqueline Hairston Caleb Skinner is a native of Sims, NC. He received his BA in Music from Wingate University, and he recently completed his Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Kentucky. His performing credits range from musical theatre, to opera, operetta, concert works, and solo recitals. His selection, “This Little Light,” needs very little introduction. One of America’s most well-loved spirituals is arranged here by Jacqueline Hairston, a native of Charlotte, North Carolina. She is the cousin of one of the most renowned arrangers of spirituals in the choral canon, Jester Hairston. As is still commonplace in the world of classi- cal music, her compositions often are less performed as a female African-American com- poser. Be that as it may, Hairston’s music has been recognized for its beauty, creativity, and above average understanding of compositional techniques. This arrangement is not excep- tion to that legacy. Caleb Skinner, voice and Casey Childers, piano

He Talks, She Talks Bruce Perkins As the composer explains, “The opening is a bit chaotic, not unlike an elderly couple in rocking chairs on the front porch, speaking to each other simultaneously, yet neither listen- ing to the other. In the final system, life slows down, and somehow each voice has been heard.” Jack Fisher & Elaine Yontz are active in community music groups in Greenville. Jack teaches clarinet and saxophone at the ProMusic Conservatory in Wilson. They are related by marriage, to each other. Elaine Yontz, alto recorder and Jack Fisher, bass recorder Somewhere Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz Ey Harbug & Harold Arlen Carmen Parker is a lifelong resident of Wilson. She is a rising eighth grader in the Classical Conversations of Wilson Homeschool Program, the daughter of Rachael Parker and young- er sister of Ethan. She studies piano with Kimberly Handley, violin with Frances Nowell, and voice with Jordan Winslow Gracey. Carmen is a member of the First Baptist Church of Wil- son, where she is active in the youth group, sings with the Sanctuary Choir, and plays in the instrumental ensemble. Besides music, her other interests are reading, art, sewing, and crea- tive writing. Carmen also writes little songs for the ukulele and guitar. She and her family have a mischievous tuxedo cat named Jinx. Carmen Parker, voice and Casey Childers, piano Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high, Where troubles melt like lemon drops, There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby. away above the chimney tops. That's where you'll find me. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly. really do come true. Birds fly over the rainbow. Why then, oh, why can't I? Someday I'll wish upon a star and wake up where the clouds are far behind me. “I Am Adolpho” from The Drowsy Chaperone Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison Aldolpho introduces himself as an acclaimed Latin lover. At 19 years old, Jah’Mez is not on- ly a singer, but an actor and dancer. He is trained in both classical music and music thea- tre, but is truly drawn to theater! He has been taking voice with Elizabeth Winstead for 6 years. This past year, he placed 4th in the NATS regional competition and then competed nationally in Chicago. I'm sure that you have heard the name Aldolpho. I'd do it now, but it would take hours. A ladies' man who wins acclaim Aldolpho. Now lest us see if you can remember my name. Well lovely miss I am the same Aldolpho. Now who's the fellow that you see? I introduce myself, I am Aldolpho. And how should you refer to me? And who is it I'll always be? Not so fast... Now sing it proudly. So just in case you didn't hear Aldolpho. I'll try to make it very clear Aldolpho. The lovely ladies always cheer Aldolpho. Now let me spell it out for you When I repeat myself. I am Aldolpho. For all you lovely ladies that didn't hear for some reason, because maybe you are hard of I can sing it high - Aldolpho hearing or something - I don't know. I can sing it low - Aldolpho It goes A-A-A-A-A-A-L DO - HO- HO-HO HO-HOL I can sing it very fast - Aldolpho F-F-F-F-F-FO! I can sing it very slow...ly. Jah’Mez Moore, voice and Cindy Darden, piano

Pets Paul Harvey #6 Bernard the Budgerigar #8 Jack and Gervase, the Jolly Gerbils These short character pieces were written for the younger clarinet player. They feature in- teresting sounds, which depict animals and/or sounds that they may produce. More so, they depict scenes in which animals are involved with their owners, and the conversations that could be had behind closed doors! Jack Fisher, clarinet Another Reason Why I Don’t Keep a Gun in the House Tom Cipullo Matthew Joyner is the director of choirs at Fike High School in Wilson, NC. He is a frequent tenor soloist, recitalist, and church musician across Eastern North Carolina, and counts it a blessing and honor at any opportunity to share his talents. Another Reason Why I Keep a Gun in the House is the final song in a collection of the same name by American Composer, Tom Cipullo. The song cycle contains sincere topics includ- ing love and illness, juxtaposed with parodies on wildfires, solitude, and barking dogs. One reason for Cipullo’s notoriety is his tongue-in-cheek musical quotes that he interjects into his own musical language. How many musical quotes can you spot in the song presented to- day? Matthew Joyner, voice and Casey Childers, piano The neighbors' dog will not stop barking. When the record finally ends he is still barking, He is barking the same high, sitting there in the oboe section barking, his eyes fixed on the conductor who is rhythmic bark that he barks every time entreating him with his baton, they leave the house. while the other musicians listen in respectful They must switch him ‘on’ on their way out. silence to the famous barking dog solo, The neighbors' dog will not stop barking. that endless coda that first established I close all the windows in the house Beethoven as an innovative genius. and put on a Beethoven symphony full blast but I can still hear him muffled under the music, barking, barking, barking, and now I can see him sitting in the orchestra, his head raised confidently as if Beethoven had included a part for barking dog. C.S Theme and Variations, Op. 6 (1985) Randall Compton We are fairly certain that each person will recognize this well known theme in piano litera- ture, dating back to either the mid 18th century or the 2nd grade. Mrs. Childers has been serving as Minister of Music and Organist at First Christian Church since 2007. She serves as accompanist for the Hunt High School Choirs where her husband serves as choral director. She loves keeping up with her two boys, Jackson and Phillip. Mrs. Darden is a veteran cho- ral music educator, having conducted high school choral ensembles for 38 years. She holds a BA in Music Education/choral conducting from the University of NC at Greensboro and a MM in vocal performance from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Mrs. Darden currently enjoys accompanying for various groups in the area and sharing her deep love of music. Casey Childers and Cindy Darden, piano

God Has Work for Us to Do arr. Mark Miller Joint Choir; Cindy Darden, conductor and Casey Childers, piano 'Til all the jails are empty 'Til age and race and gender and all the bellies filled; no longer separate; 'til no one hurts or steals or lies, and no more blood is spilled: 'til pulpit, press, and politics are free of greed and hate: Chorus: God has work for us to do, By praying through our doing, God has work for us to do, and singing though we fear, 'til God's will is done, and all things are made new, by trusting that the seed we sow God has work for us, work for us to do! will bring God's harvest near: A deep note of gratitude. Thank you to each and every musician who has given of their time this evening. This benefit concert would not be possible without you. Thank you to our IT Team for making this accessible beyond our walls. My heart overflows and is humbled for the generosity of each of you. Soli deo Gloria, Casey Hope Station: Help for today. Hope for the Future. Since 1987, Hope Station has envisioned a future without hunger and homelessness in which daily access to affordable quality food and shelter for everyone contributes to the well-being and success of individuals and to the creation of a strong community. Until that vision becomes reality, Hope Station’s mission is to serve persons in Wilson County, NC, by provid- ing emergency food, shelter for homeless single men, single women, and families, and emergency financial assistance for those in need. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Hope Station’s priorities have not changed, and persons experiencing hunger and homelessness have been provided generous assistance. HOMELESSNESS: Hope Station continues to offer the only no-fee shelters and rapid-rehousing programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Wilson County. Both the Westview House Family

Shelter and the Men’s Shelter have remained open during the pandemic and, to date, have remained COVID- free! In addition, with substantial COVID grant funds, Hope Station was able to greatly expand its rapid re- housing program, which provides financial assistance and case management to help homeless or at-risk households obtain stable housing or prevent an eviction. HUNGER: Hope Station still operates the largest food pantry in Wilson County designated as a Gold Level Healthy Choice Pantry by the Food Bank. The pantry has remained open throughout the entire pandemic, providing food on-site three mornings per week, plus home delivery one day each week to elderly and/or disabled pantry clients with transportation difficulties. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Hope Station still offers limited financial assistance for households individuals who are experiencing an emergency financial need – not support for chronic cash flow shortfalls. Because of the rent and utility funding available from other sources, most of this assistance focuses on medications, trans- portation vouchers, work clothing, acquiring IDs, and only occasional rent or utility assistance. CURRENT NEEDS: FINANCIAL SUPPORT: While grants may help expand the programs described above, it is the generosity of the community that really sustains Hope Station’s ability to provide services to those in need. Your donation in response to this concert will help Hope Station emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever. THANK YOU! FOOD AND SUPPLIES: In addition to financial support, in-kind donations help stretch Hope Station’s re- sources. Food items currently needed include: canned vegetables (no corn, please), canned tuna & chicken, pudding cups, shelf stable milk, beans, and pasta/pasta sauce. Shelter supplies that are always needed in- clude: athletic shorts (all sizes – men, women, children), paper towels, kleenex, toiletries, and feminine hy- giene products. VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are essential to Hope Station’s operations, especially in providing pantry ser- vices. In addition, volunteers can help with property needs, organizing food and supplies drives, providing meals for shelter clients, and assisting individuals and families moving out of the shelters. The Hope Station leadership is profoundly grateful to Casey Childers and the musicians who have made this concert possible. Their generous hearts have helped raise funds for Hope Station and have helped share the message of Hope Station’s service to the community. Scan the QR Code with your phone camera to give to Hope Station now!