Spirit Alive Chorale, April 28th, 2024

Spirit Alive Chorale, April 28th, 2024
Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Parish, Vancouver, BC

Tony Araujo, Artistic Director and Conductor.
Celebrated for his spirited and moving concerts, Tony Araujo's commitment to choral music is recognized in his innovative programming, teaching initiatives, conducting appearances, and award-winning ensembles that have performed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. In addition to his position as Director of Choral Activities at St. Patrick Regional Secondary for the past 30 years, he is founding Artistic Director of Spirit Alive Chorale and artistic director and conductor emeritus of the British Columbia Boys Choir, a position he held for 15 years. Tony has conducted choirs at Chicago's Orchestra Hall, Carnegie Hall, Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, Davies Symphony Hall, Canterbury Cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage Sites throughout China and Europe. He is in demand as a clinician and adjudicator and has been invited to guest conduct provincial and all state select choirs, including the Honor Choir for the American Choral Directors Association. He has initiated several international tours and conducted Spirit Alive Choral Music Experiences throughout Vancouver, the USA, Portugal, Cuba and Taiwan. Tony is the recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for teaching Excellence and inducted by the University of British Columbia as a lifetime member of the Golden Key International Honor Society for scholastic achievement, leadership and community service. He received the Queen Elizabeth Il Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to Choral Music Education and Canada's Arts and Culture.

Jeon Mok, Collaborative Pianist.
Jeon Mok is an active collaborative pianist based in Vancouver, specializing in choral and vocal accompaniment. He began learning piano at the age of 6, and worked with choirs since the age of 10, both on the piano and organ. Jeon earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of British Columbia under the lutelage of pianist Amanda Chan, and a Diploma in Music Performance from Douglas College with Barrie Barrington. In addition to collaborating with St. Patrick Regional Secondary Concert Choir and Spirit Alive Chorale, Jeon holds positions in other community, elementary, secondary, college and university choirs. Currently, he also works for UBC's Choral Union and chamber choirs, Douglas College's Chorus and Chorale, Delta Choral Society, Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association. He also frequently collaborates with soloists for their concerts, auditions, juries and competitions.

Program:
00:21 Caritas et Amor, Z. Randall Stroope

06:45 Butterfly, Mia Makaroff
Tiftany Rivera & Shenette Salgadoe, Soloists

10:46 My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord,
Arranged by Moses Hogan

14:03 The Battle of Jericho,
Arranged by Moses Hogan

16:36 In Remembrance. Text by Traditional and J.L.A.
Music by Jeffrey L. Ames,
Anne Bonnycastle, French Horn

21:51 Lux Aeterna, Brian A. Schmidt

25:27 O My Luve's Like a Red, Red Rose, Text by Robert Burns
Music by Rene Clausen, Alex Cheung. Cello

29:57 Rosas Pandan, Visayan Folk Song,
Arranged by George G Hernandez
Alison Ancheta, Soloist

32:37 Even When He Is Silent, Music by Kim Andre Arnesen

39:12 Amor de mi Alma (You are the Love of my Soul)
Text by Garcialso de la Vega, Music by Z. Randall Stroope

45:12 If Love Should Count You Worthy
Text by Sidney Lysaght Music by James Q Mulholland
Anne Bonnycastle, French Horn

52:03 Alleluia, from 'Songs of Faith'
Music by Paul Basler, Anne Bonnycastle, French Horn