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Tapestry Singers Student Award One of Tapestry Singers’ stated charter purposes is to foster interest in and understanding of choral music among students in its community. To that end, Tapestry Singers awards an annual cash gift to a local student who demonstrates outstanding musical skills, commitment, and potential.

Recipients 2004 Ben Mason 2005 Greta Warren 2006 Danny Gay 2007 Ryan Mitchell 2008 Jennifer Willis 2009 Lesley Yates 2010 Julian Howland 2011 Christine McCormick 2012 Quinn Gormley 2013 Sue Hunt 2014 Abbey Hutchins/Eli Daiute 2015 Rowan Carroll-Christopher

2016 Sam Bailey 2017 Caleb Eugley 2018 Sammi Aho/ Miles Jackson 2019 Kayleigh Tolley/ Jonah Daiute 2020 Emmie Ferrell 2021 Brennan Cruz 2022 Alice Skiff 2023 Ava Nery / Matthew Long 2024 Kayla Cruz 2025 Sophia Scott 2026 Violet Holbrook

2026 Recipient Violet Holbrook is a senior from Lincoln Academy who has been a part of Lincolnaires Honors Choir since she was a freshman. She has been a part of Tapestry Singers since she was in eighth grade. She has participated in the SATB Honors Choir for the Eastern chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, and she has been to Maine District III Honors Festival and All State Festival numerous times. In the fall, she will be attending Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, with plans to major in general music and psychology. She de nitely has a passion for choral music and is looking forward to being a part of the choirs at Concordia, but in her free time she loves writing her own music and accompanying herself on piano!

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Music Director Beth Preston holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Brigham Young University and a Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from University of Southern Maine. She directs the Newcastle-based Tapestry Singers, a community choir that has become known for championing the works of living composers. With Sean Fleming, she founded Classic Harmony, a group for singers aged 55+ that is under the non-pro t umbrella of Tapestry Singers. She was a founding member of Vox Nova Chamber Choir in Brunswick (now Una Voce Chamber Choir). Ms. Preston also teaches privately, coaching singers who win awards, scholarships, and acceptance into prestigious postsecondary programs. Ms. Preston has provided vocal coaching for both amateurs and professionals in Heartwood Regional Theater Company’s musical theater productions. She was awarded “Distinguished Choral Director of the Year 2010” from Maine American Choral Directors Association, “Music Educator of the Year 2013” from District 3 Music Educators, and “Maine Music Educator of the Year 2019” from Maine Music Educators Association. June 2019 marked Ms. Preston’s retirement from Lincoln Academy and a 37-year career in the public schools where she conducted awardwinning choirs and directed musical theater productions of the highest caliber. She has recently enjoyed working with older students to help them rebuild their voices and rediscover the joy of singing.

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Program Notes Misa Criolla is a renowned 1964 Spanish-language mass composed by Argentine musician Ariel Ramírez, blending Catholic mass liturgy with South American folk music rhythms and instruments. Kyrie opens with the rhythms of the Andean vidala and baguala. Gloria is driven by a lively carnavalito dance rhythm. Credo features the Andean chacarera trunca. Sanctus employs the Bolivian Carnaval de Cochabamba. Agnus Dei concludes the mass in the style of the Argentine Pampa. Written shortly after the Second Vatican Council allowed the use of vernacular languages in the liturgy, it remains a masterpiece of sacred folk music. It was originally recorded with the folkloric group Los Fronterizos and has since been performed by legendary tenors like Plácido Domingo and José Carreras. Ethan Sperry’s arrangement of Desh attempts to reproduce traditional Indian sounds using only the human voice. Most Indian ensembles consist of one or two percussionists to provide the rhythm and one or two melodic instrumentalists (violin, ute, sitar, etc) or vocalists to provide the melody, which is superimposed over a shruti box that drones the root and fth of the scale for the duration of the piece. The drone is replicated through an “R” sound that sometimes produces harmonic overtones. A variety of nonsense syllables is used to mimic the sound of Indian percussion instruments. Dörven Dalai, composed by Yongrub, is an exuberant arrangement of an Eastern Inner Mongolian folk song that exhorts everyone from the Four Seas (the “four corners of the earth” or all nations) to ll their wine bowls with the best of wine, to rejoice and sing and enjoy this moment of happiness together. “As clear as the water of the West Sea, as pristine as the water of the East Sea, and as gentle as the fruit tree leaves, with happiness and good fortune we have met. Let’s drink the best wine, rejoice and sing!” Bob Chilcott is one of the world's premier composers and choral conductors in Britain today. His Furusato presents ve evocative arrangements of Japanese songs. Each poem depicts the beauty of the Japanese landscape and familiar melodies. Chilcott's original style and lush harmonies combine to create an enchanting fusion of East and West. Originally scored for piano and choir, Sarah Oeste has created and improvised the koto part.

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Progam Notes (cont.) The Pretoria-based ethnic music expert Michael Barrett’s Umahlalela translates from isiZulu to "a person who does not work,” “an idler,” or “one who sits around doing nothing.” It comes from the verb -hlala (to sit or stay) and is used to describe someone who is unemployed, lazy, or stays home while others are working. The women taunt the men, “I will never again marry a man who sits home and does nothing. What will my children eat? What will become of me and my children? Hey! Hey you, you’re holding me back. I’m kicking you out.” Mbube was originally a Zulu song recorded by Solomon Linda and the Evening Birds in 1939. Originating in South Africa, the lyrics primarily chanted as “uyimbube” (you are a lion), re ect Linda’s childhood as a herder, acting as a watchful chant to keep predators away from cattle, though it has also been interpreted as a metaphor for Zulu strength. The folk movement in North America gave musicians the license to share music without proper context or quite possibly the information to give its creators credit. Mbube was later known as the “Wimoweh” song and became the pop hit “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” recorded by The Tokens. The iconic melody was not a part of the original song. It is reported that Solomon improvised this melody during the recording session. The arrangement in this program was recorded by The Soweto Gospel Choir. El Condor Pasa means the condor passes or the condor ies by. The condor is a very large bird which is commonly seen in the Andes region of South America. Peruvian composer, Daniel Alomía Robles, arranged the song in 1913 based on an Andean folk song. We invite you to sing a verse with us in English which was recorded by Simon and Garfunkel in 1970. The English lyrics credited to Simon. We invite you to sing with us: I’d rather be a sparrow than a snail Yes, I would If I could I surely would I’d rather be a hammer than a nail Yes, I would If I only could I surely would Away, I’d rather sail away Like a swan that's here and gone A man gets tied up to the ground He gives the world its saddest sound I’d rather be a forest than a street Yes, I would If I could I surely would I’d rather feel the earth beneath my feet Yes, I would If I only could I surely would fl

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Program Notes (cont.) Sariri Paya is a classic of Andean music composed by Salomón Callejas and Nataniel González. The lyrics describe the sentiments and customs of the “Sariri,” a type of Andean traveler. “I have to get to the village. There my mother waits for me. Land of dark-skinned people and Aguayo-colored landscape. I am the Wanderer of the Andes walking many moons with the lament of the Indian climbing up the ravines. Please join in singing the chorus: Wai ya ya ya ya Wai ya ya. Tenor soloist David Myers, Jr., performs throughout New England and has been praised for his “beautifully polished tone” and “attractive tenor sound” (Portland Press Herald). David performs with professional ensembles including Aurora Camerata and Amethyst Chamber Ensemble. He made his North Star Baroque debut as the Narrator in J. S. Bach’s Coffee Cantata and sang the role of Ezekiel Cheever in Opera in the Pines’ production of Robert Ward’s The Crucible. David serves as the Music Director at North Yarmouth Congregational Church where he also maintains a private voice studio. He holds a Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy from the University of Southern Maine. Koto player Sarah Oeste is a professional classical musician based in midcoast Maine. She specializes in solo classical piano performance and teaching. Sarah has a strong love of Asian music because of her Asian heritage and has also worked as a professional Japanese Koto player with the Washington Toho Koto Society in Washington, D.C. She owns a private piano studio in Woolwich and has recently been called as the Music Director of Second Congregational Church in Newcastle.

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Misa Criolla Ariel Ramirez (1921-2010) Omar Clavijo, Tenor, and David Myers Jr., Tenor Kyrie Gloria Credo Sanctus Agnus Dei Desh (Hindu text with nonsense syllables)

arr. Ethan Sperry (b. 1971)

Dörven Dalai (Eastern Mongolian folk song)

Yongrub (b. 1934)

Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) arr. Kozaburo Hirai (1910-2002) Sarah Oeste, Koto Furusato

Bob Chilcott (b. 1955)

Sunayama (Sand Mountain) Mura Matsuri (Village Festival) Oborozukiyo (Blurred Moon) Furusato (Homeland) Momiji (Maple Leaves)

Umahlalela (traditional isiZulu)

arr. Michael Barrett (b. 1983)

Mbube (as sung by Soweto Gospel Choir)

Transcribed by Henri William Otsomotsi David Myers Jr., Tenor

El Condor Pasa (Unison folksong of the Andes)

arr. New Inca Son

Sariri Paya (Unison folksong of the Andes)

arr. New Inca Son

Instrumentalists Omar Clavijo: Zampoñas, Quena, Vocals Santos Alva: Guitar René Quisbert: Charango Judith Soberanes: Bombo Joshua DeScherer: Bass Anne-Marie D’Amico: Percussion

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Accompanist Sean Fleming is an in-demand keyboard artist, accompanist, and arranger. He performs regularly with Classic Harmony, the Lincoln Academy Lincolnaires, Lincoln Festival Chorus, St. Cecilia ChamberChoir, Sheepscot Valley Chorus, and Tapestry Singers. He performs regularly with his two bands, the Sean Fleming Ragtime Band, and the Red Hot Peppers early jazz band. He is on the roster of the Amethyst Chamber Ensemble and is a member of the Maine Friends of Music chamber ensemble. He is on the faculty of Bay Chamber Music School. He was recently the music director for the Hearts Ever Young troupe. He regularly accompanies many high school and junior high festivals. He has worked with Ann Arbor Camerata, Bowdoin Chamber Choir, Bowdoin Chorus, Bowdoin Summer Music Festival Chorus, Coastal Chorale, Colby College Chorale, Down East Singers, Maine Pro Musica, Midcoast Community Chorus, Oratorio Chorale, Renaissance Voices, University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society, University of Southern Maine Chorale, University of Southern Maine Chamber Singers, and Vox Nova Chamber Choir. Mr. Fleming has directed or accompanied over 80 musical theater productions nationwide. He has served as the music director, orchestra conductor, and accompanist for Heartwood Regional Theater Company’s productions of Big River, Into the Woods, Man of La Mancha, The Secret Garden, and many others. With the Watts Hall Community Players he was the music director for Once Upon A Mattress, The Pirates of Penzance, The Music Man, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the premiere of the new musical Count Me In!, H.M.S. Pinafore, Spamalot, and most recently, The Drowsy Chaperone. A piano and organ recitalist who has performed throughout the United States, Mr. Fleming studied organ and piano with Ray Cornils, John Doney, Michael Lindsey, and Gerald McGee. For the past 30 years he has served as organist at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Newcastle. Over his long career he has played for Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Congregational, Methodist, and Baptist services. He was the recipient of a 2009 St. Botolph Club Foundation grant award. 25

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Audition for Tapestry's Sep-Dec 2026 Semester We will be starting weekly rehearsals on Monday September 14 for our 'Tis the Season concerts December 12 and 13. Auditions include checking vocal range and music reading skills. Ability to read music is preferable but your willingness to learn your part outside of rehearsal is a must.

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The richness of Andean folklore comes alive with New Inca Son, “proud bearer of an indispensable cultural legacy.” (Keith Lockhart, Boston Pops Conductor). The group has performed its ancient melodies and dances on world-class stages and in classrooms in 15 different U.S. states. In 2019, New Inca Son headlined at both of our country’s Smithsonian National Museums of the American Indian (in New York City and Washington, D.C.). In 2015, the band performed at the Kennedy Center for the Arts, the Smithsonian FolkLife Festival, and The Mann Center (Pennsylvania) for an audience of over 4000 enthusiastic kids from inner city schools. In 2024 New Inca Son was named BarnArtsGlobal Music Resident, performing and doing workshops throughout New Hampshire and Vermont. New Inca Son’s mission is to preserve its indigenous heritage, and to instill, particularly in children and young people, an understanding and appreciation of it. Our artists perform and educate, offering handson workshops, interactive concerts, and residencies for students in schools, colleges, libraries, and performing arts centers. As recognition

Guest Artists (cont.) for its educational work, the band earned the 2007 “Distinguished Arts Educator in Music”"award from the Mass Alliance for Arts Education and 2009 “Gold Star Award,” Mass Cultural Council. Manager Marianne Ruggiero is available to help educators write grant proposals to NEFA toward bringing the group to their schools for activities which connect meaningfully to music, dance, social studies, world history, and Spanish.

Tenor soloist David Myers, Jr., performs throughout New England and has been praised for his “beautifully polished tone” and “attractive tenor sound” (Portland Press Herald). David performs with professional ensembles including Aurora Camerata and Amethyst Chamber Ensemble. He made his North Star Baroque debut as the Narrator in J. S. Bach’s Coffee Cantata and sang the role of Ezekiel Cheever in Opera in the Pines’ production of Robert Ward’s The Crucible. David serves as the Music Director at North Yarmouth Congregational Church where he also maintains a private voice studio. He holds a Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy from the University of Southern Maine. Koto player Sarah Oeste is a professional classical musician based in midcoast Maine. She specializes in solo classical piano performance and teaching. Sarah has a strong love of Asian music because of her Asian heritage and has also worked as a professional Japanese Koto player with the Washington Toho Koto Society in Washington, D.C. She owns a private piano studio in Woolwich and has recently been called as the Music Director of Second Congregational Church in Newcastle.

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Misa Criolla Text and Translations Kyrie Señor ten piedad de nosotros. Cristo ten piedad de nosotros. Señor ten piedad de nosotros.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

Gloria Gloria a Dios en las alturas Y en la tierra paz a los hombres que ama el Señor. Te alabamos. Te bendecimos. Te adoramos. Glori camos. Te damos gracias Por tu inmensa gloria. Señor Dios, Rey celestial. Dios Padre Todo poderoso. Señor, hijo único Jesucristo, Señor Dios, cordero de Dios, Hijo del Padre, Tú que quitas los pecados del mundo, Ten piedad de nosotros. Tú que quitas los pecados del mundo, Atiende nuestras súplicas. Tú que reinas con el Padre, Ten piedad de nosotros. Gloria a Dios en las alturas y en la tierra Paz a los hombres que ama el Señor. Porque Tú solo eres Santo, Solo Tú Señor, Tú solo altÌsimo Jesucristo, Con el Espíritu Santo, En la gloria de Dios Padre. Amén.

Glory to God in the highest And on earth peace to his people loved by God. We praise you. We bless you. We adore you. We glorify you. We give you thanks For your great glory. Lord God, Heavenly King. God the Almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, You who take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. You who take away the sins of the world, Hear our prayers. You reign with the Father, Have mercy on us. Glory to God in the highest and on earth Peace to his people that love the Lord. For you alone are Holy, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, With the Holy Spirit, In the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Misa Criolla Text and Translations (cont.) Credo Creo en Dios, Padre todo poderoso, Creador de cielo y tierra. Y en Jesu Cristo creo, Su único Hijo nuestro Señor: Fue concebido por obra y gracia Del Espiritu Santo, Nació de Santa Maria Virgen, Padeció bajo el poder de Poncio Pilato, Fue cruci cado, muerto y sepultado. Descendió a los in ernos. Al tercer día resucito de entre los muertos, Subió a los cielos. Esta sentado a la diestra de Dios Padre todopoderoso. Desde allí ha de venir a juzgar Vivos y muertos. Creo en el Espíritu Santo, Santa Iglesia católica, La comunión de los santos Y el perdón de los pecados, Resurreccion de la carne Y la vida perdurable. Amén.

I believe in one god, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And I believe in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord: Conceived by the power and grace Of the Holy Spirit, Born of the Holy Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was cruci ed, died and was buried. He descended into Hell. On the third day He arose from the dead, And ascended into heaven. He is seated at the right hand of God The Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge The living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, The Holy Catholic Church, The communion of saints And the forgiveness of sins, The resurrection of the body And the life everlasting. Amen.

Sanctus Santo, santo, santo, Señor Dios del Universo. Llenos estan los cielos y la tierra de tu Gloria. Hosanna en las alturas! Bendito el que viene en el nombre del Señor. Hosanna en las alturas!

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of the universe! Heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

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