The arrangement I have chosen is one that may not be completely familiar and is by the legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans. As the song was composed during the Great Depression that sentiment was doubtlessly well-meant. The idea behind the song was to encourage people to be kind and charitable towards one another. This song like the ones listed above was almost an overnight success and continues to this day to be remarkably popular. It dates back to 1934 when it initially appeared on Eddie Cantor’s radio show in November of that year. ‘Santa Claus is Coming To Town’, by Fred Coots and Haven GillespieĬurrent information would indicate that this song has been recorded by over 200 different artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen to The Andrew Sisters. A delightful and unpretentious Christmas standard.Ĥ. There is a smooth section of imitative entries of the melody that then leads back to the original material. The ending is an interesting twist and shows Shearing’s love of the world of Classical music. The characteristic Shearing sound with vibraphone and piano doubling the melodic line illuminate the song that alternates between a gentle swing and a double-time tempo. It is the jazz impresario George Shearing and his Quintet who play this jazz version of the famous song that is in the vein of a light Christmas tune. It is then that the song is sung to Tootie but her mood sadly remains despairing. Her mood is echoed by her sister Tootie who is also upset as Esther’s discovers on her return home. The problem is for Esther that even though she is now engaged to John it means a move to New York to be with him and she is apprehensive. The song itself appears in the film shortly after Esther, played by Garland, accepts a proposal of marriage from her sweetheart John (Tom Drake). It is one of the most recorded Christmas songs ever written made equally famous by great names like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and more recently by the crooner Michael Bublé and the more unlikely Sam Smith. Louis’ in 1944, the song became an almost instant hit. After Judy Garland introduced this song to the waiting world in the musical film called ‘Meet Me in St. Matt Thornton is a multimedia journalist at Rocky Mountain PBS. “I hope that people feel inspired to give what they have for the people who need help, and I hope it reminds them of the community that we have here and the ability that we have here to grow into that community.” “I hope that the concert inspires a sense of compassion and community and love within our society here in Grand Junction,” Stefanie said. Adam Kluck on the piano, Javier de los Santos on the guitar and Jun Watabe on the clarinet. The concert will be performed by Stefanie as soprano, Graham as baritone, Dr. It is with their knowledge and powerful voices that they hope to give back to their community and reach their fundraising goal. “The gifts I've been given through music and through singing are some extremely powerful gifts to accomplish that task.”
“To me, my purpose in life is to help make the world a better place,” Graham explained.
Since leaving the university and going on to help start multiple organizations such as Art Song Colorado, the two have been able to continue teaching others about the profound effects of expressing one’s voice. Through Sing For Your Lives, the two vocalists aim to share the power of music through transformative singing, a holistic vocal technique that promotes personal healing and growth through the focus of outward projection. Empathizing with the struggles that they may be going through, or empathizing with the joys that they’re experiencing and sharing in that joy, and then spreading that joy to as many people as you can.” Dr. “It’s remembering that shared humanity piece and then empathizing with your neighbor. “To, me, the idea of the Christmas spirit is giving back, it’s giving back to people, it’s giving back to the community,” Graham said.
In the spirit of giving, the two recommend a donation of $20, however, the event is free for the public to come and enjoy the festive sounds of Christmas carols.
in past events, the two of them knew they had a friendly outlet for helping others.