WILLAMETTE MASTER CHORUS PAUL KLEMME, DIRECTOR

The CallA Concert for Veterans DayThe CallA Concert for Veterans Day

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The Call: A Concert for Veterans DayWILLAMETTE MASTER CHORUS – PAUL KLEMME, DIRECTOR

1 | The Call Dave Metzger 16:012 | The Star Spangled Banner John Stafford Smith 2:253 | Armed Forces Medley: The Pride of America! arr. Greg Gilpin 3:454 | Oregon, My Oregon Henry B. Murtagh, arr. Chris Jones 1:525 | Workin’ for the Dawn of Peace arr. Ron Jeffers 3:386 | A Just and Lasting Peace Vijay Singh 5:327 | Dirge for a Soldier Louis M. DeShantz 7:178 | Battle Hymn of the Republic William Steffe, arr. Alice Parker 4:199 | Statue of Liberty Barbara Klaskin Silberg 3:27

10 | Deep River arr. Gerre Hancock 3:2611 | A Letter to My Father Dan Davison 4:5912 | Soldiers’ Hymn Dan Davison 3:5413 | God Bless America Irving Berlin, arr. Keith Christopher 3:0614 | I Hear America Singing André Thomas 2:5415 | God Bless the U. S. A. Lee Greenwood, arr. David Schmidt 4:06

TOTAL: 70:41

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the music

Since 2005 the Willamette Master Chorus has offered a “Veterans Concert”during the Armistice Day holiday for audiences in Salem, Oregon. It is thechoir’s way of honoring the men and women who have served and presentlyserve in the armed forces of the United States of America. Each concert beginswith the national anthem, a medley of service hymns and the state song“Oregon, My Oregon.” Over the years repertoire has included patriotic, popularand classical war-based music. The chorus has also presented requiems fromcomposers such as Duruflé, Fauré, Brahms and Mozart along with popularmusic inspired by each of the major conflicts of the twentieth century.Additionally, the choir performs important music from the Civil War on thisrecording. This collection of compositions reflects the efforts of a full decadeof concerts for veterans by the Willamette Master Chorus.

The Call – Dave Metzger (b. 1960)Words by Henry Hughes (b.1965)

Commissioned for the 2011 Willamette Master Chorus Veterans Concert,this original work includes orchestra, narrators and chorus. The words arefrom Henry Hughes, Professor of Literature and Writing at Western OregonUniversity. Composer, Dave Metzger, begins and ends the work with melodicfanfares on the words “The Call.” This recurring music line reminds us thatmany men and women were “called” to preserve the American cause. Thispiece displays Metzger’s masterful orchestrations and contains descriptivemusic of conflicts from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq/Afghanistan.This is all accompanied by narrations of service men from each time period.The apex of the piece includes a hymn in triple meter expressing appreciationand honor for all who have served in the armed forces.

The Star Spangled Banner – arranged by Robert Edgerton (b. 1937)Music attributed to John Stafford Smith (1750-1836) Words by Francis Scott Key (1780-1843)

Francis Scott Key, a well-known Washington lawyer, was detained on anenemy boat in Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812. After an all-nightbattle, the unexpected sight of the American flag still flying over Fort McHenryso moved the amateur poet that he immediately took a letter from his pocketand wrote a four-stanza poem expressing his pride. “The Star-SpangledBanner” was first sung in a Baltimore tavern shortly after the battle, using thetune of a popular British drinking song attributed to John Stafford Smith. Themelody of “To Anacreon in Heaven,” was known to the Americans both as amilitary and a political song.

It was not designated as the U. S. National Anthem until 1931. RobertEdgerton has creatively arranged this national song with extended chromaticharmonies including a trumpet fanfare.

Armed Forces – The Pride of America! – arranged by Greg Gilpin (b. 1964)

“The Caisson Song” by Edmund L. Gruber (1879-1941)

“The Marines’ Hymn” by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), wordsby Colonel Henry C. Davis (1857-1931)

“Anchors Aweigh” by Capt. Alfred H. Miles (1848-1929) and CharlesZimmerman (1861-1916)

“Semper Paratus” Words and Music by Captain Francis Saltus VanBoskerck (1868-1927)

“The U.S. Air Force” by Robert Crawford (1899-1961)

This superb medley of armed forces hymns honors veterans in all branchesof the U. S. military. Performed at every Willamette Master Chorus Veteransconcert, it is a favorite of many that attend. Traditionally, the vets are movedto stand individually for “their” hymn.

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Oregon, My Oregon – arranged by Chris Jones (b. 1957)Music by Henry B. Murtagh (1890-1961)Words by J. A. Buchanan (1863-1935)

In 1920, the Society of Oregon Composers held a competition to select astate song for Oregon. The winning entry was a collaboration between JohnAndrew Buchanan and Henry Bernard Murtagh. Buchanan was an amateurlyricist who was an Astoria city judge and Murtagh was a professionallytrained theatre organist during the silent movie era. On February 12, 1927,the song was officially adopted as the state song by a joint resolution of theOregon State Legislature. Buchanan’s lyrics contain two main themes,honoring the early settlers and pioneers of Oregon, and praise for the naturalbeauty of the state. Chorus member Chris Jones arranged this unaccompaniedversion, which has been sung at every Willamette Master Chorus VeteransConcert.

Workin’ for the Dawn of Peace – arranged by Ron Jeffers (b. 1943)“Workin’ for the Dawn of Peace” by Ron Jeffers is an arrangement of two

famous Civil War songs: Two Brothers, and Tenting Tonight. The latter wasoriginally published as Tenting on the Old Camp Ground by Walter Kittredge(1834-1905), a professional singer drafted into the Union Army in 1863. Itwas popular with both civilians and soldiers on both sides. Jeffers quotesGandhi on the cover of the arrangement: “We must become the change wewish to see in the world.” The tenors and basses of the Willamette MasterChorus are featured on this track.

A Just and Lasting Peace – Vijay Singh (b. 1966) Words by Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

The text for “A Just and Lasting Peace” is taken from President AbrahamLincoln’s second inaugural address. America’s future was uncertain onInauguration Day in 1865. Devastated by a bloody civil war, the country’scontroversial president had just been elected to a second term. Lincoln’s speechshowed his determination to unite a deeply divided country. Less than sixweeks after his second inauguration, President Lincoln was assassinated. VijaySingh’s musical compositions are always characterized by orientation to thetext, syllabic stress and word-painting. Here he attempts to channel Lincoln’sspeech through musical ideas. This piece, written for brass ensemble,percussion and chorus is dedicated to the composer’s father (a colonel in theArmy reserves).

Dirge for a Soldier - Louis M. DeShantz (b. 1929)Words by George H. Boker (1823-1890)

George Boker’s Civil War poem “Dirge for a Soldier” was written in memoryof General Philip Kearny, who commanded the 1st New Jersey Brigade inFranklin’s division of the Army of the Potomac. He was killed after riding outin advance of his men to reconnoiter near Chantilly, Virginia, on September1, 1862. This luscious four-verse hymn moves from D Major tonality to BMajor and then back to D Major each time with a peaceful coda. LouisDeShantz writes in a eulogy for Kearny, “So, let us say here, to all those braveyouth who have given their lives, often in senseless battles for poweringloriously entangled in struggles for peace and freedom, ‘No more wars, Nomore wars, No more wars.’”

Battle Hymn of the Republic – arranged by Alice Parker (b. 1925) Music by William Steffe (1830-1890)Words by Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910)

During the Civil War, the Union soldiers sang “John Brown’s Body” as anunofficial anthem. Confederate soldiers sang it as well, but with words of theirown. Julia Ward Howe wrote this poem in 1861 in response to a challengefrom Rev. James Freeman Clarke. Clarke felt that the words should be moreuplifting. The work came to be known as “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”Howe’s poem was first published in the February 1862 Atlantic Monthly andwhen sung to the tune of “John Brown’s Body,” became the best-known CivilWar song of the Union Army. Well-known arranger, scholar and composerAlice Parker has set this version of “Battle Hymn” with trumpets, snare drum,organ and chorus.

Statue of Liberty – Barbara Klaskin Silberg (b. 1948) Words by Emma Lazarus (1849-1887)

“The New Colossus” is a sonnet by American poet Emma Lazarus, writtenin 1883. In 1903 the poem was engraved on a bronze plaque and mountedinside the lower level of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. Barbara KlaskinSilberg set a portion of the poem to music one hundred years later. TheWillamette Master Chorus sang this piece on their 2013 tour to France inrecognition of the bond between France and the United States. Certainly, this“mighty woman with a torch” oversaw millions of immigrants come throughEllis Island eventually serving to protect the freedom of all Americans. Chorusmember Ron Peters reads Lazarus’ entire poem during the middle interlude.The Willamette Master Chorus’ sopranos and altos are featured on this track.

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Deep River – arranged by Gerre Hancock (1934-2012)“Deep River” is one of the most well-known and often-sung spirituals of

the African American tradition. This sumptuous arrangement for eight-partchorus is by Gerre Hancock. The song expresses longing to cross “over Jordan”(through death) to the promised land (heaven) where “all is peace.” GerreHancock was Organist and Master of the Choristers at St. Thomas EpiscopalChurch in New York City from 1971-2004.

A Letter to My Father – Dan Davison (b. 1956) Words by Dan Davison

Dan Davison sensitively sets words of a family member who is longing forthe return of his/her father from overseas. In this piece, Davison combines hisown music with melodic fragments of the Civil War tune “When Johnny ComesMarching Home.” In the middle section, chorus member Keith Sandberg readsa letter to his father-in-law who served in World War II.

Soldiers’ Hymn – Dan Davison (b. 1956) Words by Dan Davison

Commissioned by the Willamette Master Chorus for the 2013 VeteransConcert, this “hymn of gratitude” was composed by Dan Davison. Theaccompaniment is specifically written for organ and features the beautifulAeolian-Skinner organ at First United Methodist Church in Salem. The settingof this strophic text highlights the unison chorus, the men’s section, and thewomen’s section of the chorus. It concludes with a verse for choir and soaringdescant. Dan Davison is Director of Choirs at Ballou Junior High School inPuyallup, Washington. His many choral arrangements and compositions havebeen published by Walton, Hal Leonard, Hinshaw, and Sound MusicPublications.

God Bless America – arranged by Keith Christopher (b. 1958) Words and Music by Irving Berlin (1888-1989)

Written in 1918 and revised in 1938, “God Bless America” has become oneof America’s most popular patriotic songs. Kate Smith made this her signaturesong during the 1940’s and 50’s. Smith’s rendition was also featured in thepatriotic musical “This is the Army” along with other Berlin songs. KeithChristopher’s arrangement is a straightforward choral/orchestral renditionmodulating from the key of E-flat Major to A-flat Major with a wonderfuldescant and coda at the end.

I Hear America Singing – André Thomas (b. 1952) Words by André Thomas

This original composition by André Thomas has a bluesy/gospel style, andis rich with “Americana” emotion and feeling. Currently Professor of Music atFlorida State University, Dr. Thomas has distinguished himself as a composer,conductor, and author. This composition incorporating the words of Americanpoet Walt Whitman and the spiritual “Walk Together, Children” was conductedby the composer at the February 2012 President’s Day Choral Festival Concertat the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In his notes about theexperience he wrote, “As we sang and played ‘I Hear America Singing,’ I couldfeel not only the words of Walt Whitman and the slaves in that setting butthat I was clearly transforming the jangling discords of our nation into abeautiful symphony of brotherhood!”

God Bless the USA – arranged by David Schmidt (b. 1967) Words and Music by Lee Greenwood (b.1942)

Willamette Master Chorus member David Schmidt has skillfully arrangedthe popular Lee Greenwood tune “God Bless the USA” for this recording. Thepiece was written in 1984 as Greenwood’s desire to unite the country duringdifficult economic times. The song gained greater prominence during the GulfWar in 1990 and after the September 11, 2001 disaster in New York City. Thearranger writes a stunning juxtaposition of a soloist singing “America theBeautiful” alongside this newest of patriotic anthems.

–Paul Klemme

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texts

1. The CallMusic by Dave Metzger (b. 1960)Words by Henry Hughes (b.1965)

The call, the call! From burning fields and houses. The call, the call! From cities bombed and routed. The call, the call! Some join and some are drafted. The call, the call! Guard ordered to report.The call, the call! In line they take their places. The call, the call! Their late goodbye embraces.

They rise, young soldiers, from cold camp bunks,To run before light, to drill in rain and sun.Under helmets and shouts, shaking sweat and steel. Learn to move, to listen, to destroy and to heal.What comes, they know, there’s terror in the world. What comes, unseen, are dark fears of their own.

The night is dreadful, dark and long.They rise and follow the ever moving dawn. To sea, to sky, the road where life’s decided.Soldiers right and left, precious more than pride. Advance and hold, rescue and defeat.The powers of hate crumble underneath.

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World War ll:There were thousands of us on that ship. And a sky full of thunder and fire.We downed their suns, cradled our losses, And sailed, springing more islands free.Our brothers in Europe took the ground When the great invasions were launched. Destruction and blood, sad battles we won— Grateful, the world’s never forgotten.

Korean War:Korea’s damn cold up here on the shortest day of the year. I wish we were home for Christmas.Could sure use a glass of cheer. Mail call, mail call, a letter from Sue. Photos, cookies, all the local news.Home when it’s time. I’m sorry my love. We’re holding this country’s fragile line.

The call, the call! From crying streets and towers. The call, the call! Hallowed ring of hours.The call, the call! A blast and all confusion. The call, the call! A soldier down and bleeding. The call, the call! A flag upon the casket.The call, the call! A mother mourns and asks us.

Again, again, serving hospital and field. Again, again, to ship and desert base.In the end, there’s no end, if for justice all. Politics and people, wager powers thrall. We accept our job and do what we can.Believing some good will come in the end.

Vietnam War:Out in the jungles are cries. The heat, the rain, the flies. They said we’d move out today.Anxious, weary, nothing much to say. But I’m with you buddy.Together we’ll get through.I’m not sure what this all means. We’ll just do what we have to do.

Iraq/Afghanistan:There’s sand and heat, sure enough, And bombs you cannot see.The men and women in my squad Driving right behind me.Get your order, do your job. Call home whenever you can.These people deserve some peace. We’re doing what we can.

In a dawn of smoky haze when the world is still ablaze, People’s passions dare amaze; all we pray is peace.Yet we know of hatred’s fire, tyranny and old desire.They would tumble freedom’s gift were fear to reign this day. So we take to sky and sea, fight to rescue liberty.Every man and woman free to make life their own.Carry this truth down the line; easy answers hard to find. Just the faith that we can bind justice for all the world.If there ever were a way all the soldiers home to stay, We would give our hearts away. Oh! Sacrifice.And the time will come again when the call will out them send, And we’ll cry from every home:Thank you, we need you, stand by you, and thank you, We thank you for this country’s life!The call to serve us, thank you for answering the call!

2. The Star-Spangled BannerAttributed to John Stafford Smith (1750-1836) Words by Francis Scott Key (1780-1843) Arranged by Robert Edgerton (b. 1937)

Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh! say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave,O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

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3. Armed Forces – The Pride of America! Arranged by Greg Gilpin (b. 1964)

“The Caisson Song” by Edmund L. Gruber (1879-1941)Over hill, over dale, we will hit the dusty trail, And the caissons go rolling along.In and out, hear them shout, counter march and right about, And the caissons go rolling along.Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hee! In the field artillery. Shout out your numbers loud and strong! For where e’re you go, you will always know, That the caissons are rolling along.

“The Marines’ Hymn” Words by Henry C. Davis (1857-1931) From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli,We will fight our country’s battles in the air, on land and sea. First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean. We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.

“Anchors Aweigh” by Capt. Alfred H. Miles (1848-1929) and Charles Zimmerman (1861-1916)Anchors aweigh, my boys, anchors aweigh.Farewell to college joys, we sail at break of day. Through our last night on shore, drink to the foam.Until we meet once more, here’s wishing you a happy voyage home.

“Semper Paratus” Words and Music by Captain Francis Saltus Van Boskerck (1868-1927)We’re always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee.Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our purpose be.“Semper Paratus” is our guide, our fame and glory, too.To fight, to save, to fight and die! Aye! Coast Guard we are for you!

“The U.S. Air Force” by Robert Crawford (1899-1961)Off we go into the wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sun.Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,“At ‘em boys, give ‘er the gun!”Down the dive, spouting your flame from under, off on one terrible course!We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey! Nothing’ll stop the U.S. Air Force!

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4. Oregon, My OregonMusic by Henry B. Murtagh (1890-1961)Words by J. A. Buchanan (1863-1935) Arranged by Chris Jones (b. 1957)

Land of the empire builders, land of the golden west; Conquered and held by freemen, fairest and the best. Onward and upward ever, forward and on, and on; Hail to thee, land of heroes, my Oregon.

Land of the rose and sunshine, land of the summer’s breeze; Laden with health and vigor, fresh from the western seas.Blest by the blood of martyrs, land of the setting sun; Hail to thee, land of promise, my Oregon.

5. Workin’ For the Dawn of PeaceArranged by Ron Jeffers (b.1943)

“Two Brothers”Two brothers on their way, one wore blue and one wore gray. As they marched along their way, the fife and drum began to playAll on a beautiful mornin’.

One was gentle, one was kind; one came home, one stayed behind. One wore blue and one wore gray as they marched along their wayAll on a beautiful mornin’.

“Tentin’ Tonight”Many are the hearts that are weary tonight, waitin’ for the war to cease,Many are the hopes, the hopes once high and bright, that sleep with those at peace.Waitin’ tonight, workin’ tonight, workin’ that the war might cease!O, many are the hearts that are workin’ for the right, waitin’ for the dawn of peace.

6. A Just and Lasting PeaceMusic by Vijay Singh (b. 1966)Words by Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see theright, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for himwho shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan to do all which may achieve andcherish a just, and a lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations.

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7. Dirge for a SoldierMusic by Louis M. DeShantz (b. 1929)Words by George H. Boker (1823-1890)

Close his eyes; his work is done! What to him is friend or foeman? Rise of moon, or set of sun, Hand of man, or kiss of woman? Lay him low, lay him lowIn the clover or the snow!What cares he? He cannot know: Lay him low!

As man may, he fought his fight, Proved his truth by his endeavor;Let him sleep in solemn night, Sleep forever and forever.Lay him low, lay him low In the clover or the snow!What cares he? He cannot know: Lay him low!

Fold him in his country’s stars, Roll the drum and fire the volley! What to him are all our wars, What but death bemocking folly? Lay him low, lay him lowIn the clover or the snow!What cares he? He cannot know: Lay him low!

Leave him to God’s watching eye, Trust him to the hand that made him. Mortal love weeps idly by:God alone has power to aid him. Lay him low, lay him lowIn the clover or the snow!What cares he? He cannot know: Lay him low!

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8. Battle Hymn of the Republic Music by William Steffe (1830-1890)Words by Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910)Arranged by Alice Parker (b. 1925)

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord:He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword:His truth is marching on.

I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps, they have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps: His day is marching on.

He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment-seat;Oh, be swift, my soul, to answer Him! Be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on.

In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me.As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, While God is marching on.

Glory, glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on.

9. Statue of LibertyMusic by Barbara Klaskin Silberg (b. 1948) Words by Emma Lazarus (1849-1887)

Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.Send these, the homeless, tempest tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!

10. Deep RiverArranged by Gerre Hancock (1934-2012)

Deep river, my home is over Jordan,Deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground.

Oh, don’t you want to go to that gospel feast, That promised land, where all is peace?

Deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground.

11. A Letter To My FatherMusic by Dan Davison (b. 1956)Words traditional and by Dan Davison

When Johnny comes marching home again, Hoorah!

Last night I spoke with my father.You see, my dad’s a soldier. He’s a captain in the army,He’s served for fifteen years.And he came to my room and he told me, He told me that he’s got to go away.He’s got to go away across the sea.

I'm telling you, I'm gonna miss my fatherAs much as anybody can'Cause everybody knows my father--He's a good, good man.So I told myself that I would find a wayTo feel closer to my father every day:I will write a letter to my father.

When Johnny comes marching home again, Hoorah! We’ll give him a hearty welcome then, Hoorah!The men will cheer, the boys will shout. The ladies they will all turn outWhen Johnny comes marching home.

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Get ready for the jubilee, Hoorah!We'll give the hero three times three:Hoorah! Hoorah! Hoorah!The laurel wreath is ready nowTo place upon his loyal brow When Johnny comes marching home.

I will write a letter to my father 'til my father comes home.

12. Soldiers’ HymnWords and Music by Dan Davison (b. 1956)

For all our soldiers who prepare to stand and serve thee strong,For those who fight uncounted foes, who stand against the force of wrong, Let us together sing this day a hymn to bless you on your way.Go in courage, go in honor in the service of the ones you love.

For those who serve on foreign soil, their country to defend,Removed from parent, spouse and home, from brother, sister, child and friend,Let us together sing this day a hymn to bless you on your way.Go in courage, go in honor in the service of those you love.

For those who suffer pain and loss, despair, distress and tears,For those who bravely risk their lives, defying danger, doubt and fears, Let us together sing this day a hymn to bless you on your way.Go in courage, go in honor in the service of those you love.

We pray for your safe return, your obligation done!May adoration come your way, our faithful daughter, faithful son. Let us together sing this day a hymn to bless you on your way.Go in courage, go in honor in the service of those you love! Amen.

13. God Bless AmericaWords and music by Irving Berlin (1888-1989) Arranged by Keith Christopher (b. 1958)

God bless America, land that I love.Stand beside her and guide her through the night with a light from above. From the mountains to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam.God bless America, my home, sweet home.

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14. I Hear America SingingMusic by André J. Thomas (b. 1952)Words traditional and by André J. Thomas

I hear America singing of its greatness. I hear America singing strong.I hear America singing of its beauty. I hear America singing today.

Oh, walk together, children, don’t you get weary. Talk together, children, don’t you get weary. Sing together, children, don’t you get weary. Shout together, children, don’t you get weary.There’s a great camp meeting in the Promised Land.

Great camp meeting! America’s singing, Sing! We’re going to sing of truth and love, Walk together hand in hand together in peace. We’re going to sing and never tire. There’s a great camp meeting, and America’s singing in the Promised Land!

15. God Bless the U.S.A. Words and music by Lee Greenwood (b. 1942) Arranged by David Schmidt (b. 1967)

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life And I had to start again with just my children and my wife, I’d thank my lucky stars to be livin’ here today,‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away. And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.And I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me. And I’ll gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today,‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land. God bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee,Across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea, From Detroit down to Houston and New York to L.A.,Well, there’s pride in every American heart, and it’s time we stand andsay That I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.And I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me. And I’ll gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today,‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land.God bless the U.S.A.

America! America! God shed His grace on thee,And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.

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Paul Klemme, Artistic Director Debra Huddleston, piano and organ

Soprano IAimee Amend, Deborah Butler, Marcia Christenson, Caitlin Clark, Madison Hall, Lori Lewis, Karmyn Sindlinger

Soprano IILaura Kittelson, Judith Linder, Priscilla Lindsey*, Jillaine Poverud,Janeanne Rockwell-Kincanon, Helen Shafran, Barbara Stebbins-Boaz, Elizabeth Trayner, Susan Wack

Alto ICarol Ann Armstrong, Debra Buchanan, Samantha Craig, Leah Estep,Karen Hansson, Terra Hurdle, Abby Kahl, Cynthia McGladrey*, Shelly Payne, Diane Swan, Kathleen Walter

the wil lamette master chorus

Willamette Master Chorus Board of Directors Jeanne Arana, President Willard Kohne, Vice President Secretary, John Ross

Alto IIRenee Campbell, Hanna Ertsgaard, Allison Knotts, Ashley Lindsay‡, Jodee Midura, Gayle Rastorfer, Jessica Sokoloff, Cynthia Stinson

Tenor IRyan Amend*, Nicholas Ertsgaard, Stephen Howard, Benny Kuo, Greg Nelson, Tim Pederson, Ron Peters, Mike Whalen

Tenor IIScott Bean, Fr. Teresio Caldwell, OSB; Robert Geist, Robert Morrison, Scott Reichlin, John Ross, Andy Wilson

Bass IMark Bletscher, Lance Dicker, Chris Jones*, Mark Lindsey, Emanuel McGladrey, John Wack, Jon Walton

Bass IIDave Anderson, Lucas Anderson, Mark McKelvie, Jim Rastorfer, Keith Sandberg, Michael Swan†, Ryan Swan, John Wright

‡ chorus vice-president† chorus president*section leader

Treasurer, Mike Snyder Rob Elder Dr. Wallace Long

Bob Muir Sharon YoungKarin Holton, Executive Director

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VIOLIN IChris Fotonakis, Concertmaster; Rita Horsley, Julie Rundquist, Julie Bates

VIOLIN IIEsther Shim, Principal; Mark Babson, Marya Kazmierski, Will Balch

VIOLAKaren Vincent, Principal; Vicki Pich, Willard Kohne

CELLOGeorgienne Young, Principal; Jenny Gleason, Joseph Harchanko

BASSKevin Deitz, Principal; Whitney Moulten

FLUTERoxanne Shoemaker

OBOEMitch Iimori

orchestra

CLARINETSarah Brown

BASSOONAnne Kosanovic-Brown

HORNBenjamin Garrett, Principal; Mary Ruth Helppie

TRUMPETJeff Snyder, Principal; Brett Randolph

TROMBONEGreg Scholl, Principal; John Warton

TUBAJohn Walling

PERCUSSIONWarren Murray, Jim Irving, Kirsten Swanson

HARPJeff Parsons

PIANO AND ORGANDebra Huddleston

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the artists

Founded in 1984, the Willamette Master Chorus (www.willamettemasterchorus.org)promotes choral excellence through musical collaboration, education and performance.Founded by Dr. Wallace Long, the group is a volunteer, auditioned, community chorus whichincludes faculty, staff and students from Willamette University. Amateur singers from thecity of Salem, Oregon and the surrounding Willamette Valley also participate. Dr. PaulKlemme is the second conductor, joining the group as Artistic Director in 1999. The groupregularly performs with the Salem Chamber Orchestra and has been the guest of the OregonSymphony and the Newport Symphony Orchestra. They have toured to Europe visitingEngland, Germany, Austria and France along with domestic tours to San Francisco, Seattleand Missoula. The group has performed works by composers such as J. S. Bach, Berlioz,Brahms, Handel, Mozart, Stravinsky, and Vaughan Williams. Recently, the chorus hascommissioned several compositions, including the title work of this recording, “The Call”by Dave Metzger.

Along with his position as Artistic Director of the Willamette Master Chorus, Paul Klemmedirects Male Ensemble Willamette at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. His full-timeposition is Director of Music Ministries at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where he conductsfour choirs and serves as parish organist. He completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree atthe University of Washington and was a member of the Washington State University facultyfrom 1988-1997. He also served as conductor of the Washington Idaho Symphony Chorale

in Pullman, WA, from 1990-1996 and theSpokane Symphony Chorale from 1997-1998.Dr. Klemme has sung in the all-professionalOregon Bach Festival Chorus in Eugene,Cantores in Ecclesia in Portland and MaleEnsemble Northwest.

Dave Metzger is a composer, arranger, and orchestrator. He’s as at home composing broad lyrical music fora 100-piece symphony orchestra as he is laying down synth grooves for contemporary urban tracks. Heorchestrates all of his own scores, and was the sole orchestrator on films such as Training Day, August Rush,Tarzan, Shooter, Brother Bear, Planes, and others. Dave has also worked on Broadway, receiving a Tony awardnomination for his orchestration of Disney’s The Lion King. Dave grew up in Corvallis, Oregon and begancomposing music in the 7th grade. He received his degree in music from California State University at LongBeach, and did graduate work at UCLA. During this period he got his start in commercial music by working onpromotional videos and the Ice Capades, as well as arranging for legendary jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson.In 1992 he began a five-year stint as an arranger for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, during which time hecontributed over 200 arrangements and compositions to the show. He has written three original commissionedcompositions for the Willamette Master Chorus: “Glazing Ice” for a Holiday Concert, “The Call” for a VeteransConcert, and “Toward Spring” for a Cancer Survivor Concert.

PAULKLEMME

DAVE METZGER

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Executive producer: Roger ShermanAudio engineer: Roger ShermanEditing and Mastering: Roger ShermanBooklet editor: Victoria ParkerGraphic designer: Tim BraunCover photo: Alan Davenport

THE CALL: A CONCERT FOR VETERANS DAY

THE WILLAMETTE MASTER CHORUS

PAUL KLEMME, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Recorded May 30 and June 1, 2015First United Methodist Church, Salem, Oregon

Aeolian-Skinner Organ, 1954, Opus 1261

credits

Acknowledgments: Willamette University, Salem, Oregon First United Methodist Church, Salem, Oregon Dr. Kerry Burtis Dave Metzger Dr. Wallace Long

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