Concert Andragaburras - Portland School of Music and Performing Arts

Introduction

• Welcome Message:
  • Alec Dabosby, Senior Music Education Major, introduced the concert "Heaven and Earth."
  • Emphasis on silence and no use of flash photography.

Concert Overview

• Theme:
  • Exploring God's creation through music.
  • Journey through emotions and moods tied to heaven and earth.

Performances

Opening Performance

• Haydn's Creation:
  • "The heavens are telling the glory of God" from Haydn's classical oratorio.
  • Inspired by Psalm 19, closes Day 4 of God's creation.

Belcanto - Women's Ensemble

• Selections:
  1. "There is a Balm in Gilead":
     • Arranged by Yasaya Marmel.
     • Spiritual with a rocking, swaying harmonic effect.
     • Conducted by student conductor Ali Domkowski.
  2. "Tundra":
     • By Norwegian composer Ola Aiello.
     • Inspired by the northern mountain plateaus.
  3. "Du Du Dong Ma":
     • Taiwanese folk song depicting nature and train interactions.
  4. "E-Canal":
     • Tribute to life along the canal.

Programmatic Performance

• Themes:
  • Pleading for God's support.
  • Facing fear and uncertainty.
  • Trust in God as creator.
  • Hope and transcendence with "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot."
• Performed in sequence without applause.

Concert Singers

• Selections:
  1. "The Blue Ridge" by Elaine Hegeberg:
     • Represents Appalachian mountains through musical notes.
  2. "The Northern Lights" by Ola Gjeilo:
     • Latin passage describing beauty and power of the aurora.
  3. "The Battle of Jericho":
     • Spiritual arranged by Moses Hogan.

Recognition

• Senior Recognition:
  • Acknowledge seniors performing their last concert.
  • Highlight contributions during the pandemic.
  • Special mentions of students and faculty.

Conclusion

• Final Selections:
  • Tribute to Lynn Harness, faculty member since 2009.
  • Performance of "The Irish Blessing" as a parting tribute to graduates.
• Closing Remarks:
  • Gratitude for the contributions and participation of seniors and faculty.
  • Encouragement to graduates for their future endeavors.