05 Allen Pote - A Reason To Rejoice
This musical by Allen Pote and Carole McCann (who just passed away this September) dates from 1976, and apparently still gets performed by youth choirs today. There don't seem to be any other recordings of it (based on an admittedly brief google search). Here it is performed by The Joyful Noise, a group of high school singers formed by Pote in Houston, TX.
The composers describe this musical as "mov[ing] through lyrical melodies to the upbeat rhythms of today." Though the Sex Pistols released their first album in 1976, don't expect any of those kind of "upbeat rhythms" from '76 - it's strictly soft rock as the upper limit of upbeat. The use of flute gives it a feel of the more pastoral Jethro Tull moments at times. The finale gives us a bit of tamborine-driven Fifth Dimension-ish pop/soul (and a short drum solo).
Allen Pote - A Reason To Rejoice
Hallelujah (Kristen Philbrook and Tom Merrill, soloists)
All Things Bright and Beautiful
The Song of Advent (Mike Lazo, soloist)
Is This The Savior?
Mary's Lullaby (Kristen Philbrook, soloist)
Teach Us, O Lord
I Am The Vine (Kirby Lee, soloist)
Easter Song
A New Law In The Land
A Reason To Rejoice
posted by senormedia at 12:58 AM
3 Comments:
I know this post is 6 years old now, but I wanted to thank you anyway. This is the only recording I've been able to find of this marvelous little show. I performed in it as a girl of 15 almost 35 years ago and it was a true joy. Thank you for posting it - it was wonderful to hear it again.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for offering this. I just found it. Many years ago I choreographed this cantata and loved it. My record got lost, so it was a joy to listen to it again. I also found another share with Easter regarding "Rolling the Stone Away" which I remember from this.
Again, thank you for the share and if possible, thank Allen Pote for composing it. Light Blessings--Desiree de Angelise
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