Beaumont Brass Quintetare
(left to right) Janine Gaboury-Sly, horn; Richard Illman,
trumpet;Donald Babcock, trombone; Richard Tirk, trumpet; Philip
Sinder, tuba
[1] Joy to the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .(Handel, arr. Jack Gale) 1: 19[2] What Child Is This? .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(English Folk Tune, arr. Jack
Gale) 2:43[3] 0 Come All Ye Faithful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . (John Reading, arr. Jack Gale) 1:55
[4-9] Noëls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr.
Georges Delerue and Jean-Claude Petit) 9:04[4] Saint-Joseph qui
lessive 1:24 [5] Chantons la paix feconde 1:31[6] Adam sortit des
mains de Dieu 1:26 [7] Entre le boeuf et l'ane gris 1:17[8]
Chantons Noel 1:51 [9] Allons secouez-vouz donc 1:35
[10] Sussex Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .(Traditional, arr. Roger Harvey) 2:02[11] Ding Dong! Merrily
On High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr. John
Rutter) 3:11
[12-16] Christmas at Beaumont Tower Suite . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .(arr. John Moss) 9:34[12] Introduction, Here We
Come A-Wassailing 1:43 [13] Still, Still, Still 2:02[14] Good King
Wenceslas 1:17 [15] Silent Night 2:07[16] Deck The Halls 2:25
[17] Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen . . . . . . . . . . . .
.(Michael Praetorius, arr. Gary Olson) 1:08[18] Chorale Prelude #8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Johannes Brahms, arr. Richard
Fote) 2:04[19] God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .(arr. Mitchell Clarke) 2:13[20] Silver Bells . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Livingston and Evans, arr.
Chris Dedrick) 3:35
[21-28] A Festival of Alfred Burt Carols . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .(Alfred Burt, arr. Hawley Ades) 7:00[21] O Hearken Ye :54 [22]
All On A Christmas Morning 1:04[23] Some Children See Him 1:00 [24]
Ah, Bleak and Chill The Wintry Wind :45[25] Bright, Bright The
Holly Berries :45 [26] Caroling, Caroling :27[27] The Star Carol
:52 [28] Come Dear Children 1:10
[29] Carol of the Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.(Ukrainian Carol, arr. Richard Price) 1:08[30] The Holly and the
Ivy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(French Carol, arr.
Richard Price) 1:14[31] We Wish You a Merry Christmas . . . . . . .
. . . .(English Carol, arr. Richard Price) 1:06
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B eaumont Brass is the faculty brass quintet from the School of
Music at Michigan StateUniversity. Named for the landmark bell
tower located in the scenic older part of the MSUcampus, the group
was formed in 1989. The Beaumont Brass have performed throughout
Michigan andthe Midwest, presenting concerts and clinics in a
variety of settings, from public schools to campusconcert halls,
from guest appearances with the Empire Brass and Canadian Brass to
concerts in Lansingarea churches. Members of the Beaumont Brass
include both faculty and graduate students, with severalformer
student members having subsequently won positions in the Saint
Louis Symphony, the GrandRapids Symphony, and the United States
Marine Band.
Members of the Beaumont Brass on this recording include:
Richard Illman, trumpet. Associate Professor of Trumpet at
Michigan State University since1990, he received Bachelor of Music
and Master of Music degrees from the 'University ofKentucky. Mr.
Illman is currently a member of the Brass Band of Battle Creek and
the LansingSymphony Orchestra. Other ensembles he has performed
with include the Detroit Symphony, DetroitChamber Winds, Lexington
Philharmonic, Kentuckiana Brass, and Advocate Brass Band. He has
alsoperformed with Ray Charles, Doc Severinson, and Burt Bacharach.
Rich Illman is a former facultymember at Eastern Kentucky
University, the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University,
andAsbury College.
Richard Tirk, trumpet. Currently a graduate assistant in trumpet
at Michigan State University,he is pursuing a Doctor of Musical
Arts in trumpet performance. Rich Tirk earned hisBachelor of Music
in music education from the Lawrence Conservatory of Music in
Appleton, Wisconsin,and an Masters degree in trumpet performance
from Western Michigan University. He is currently onthe faculty at
the Flint School of the Performing Arts and the University of
Michigan-Flint as trumpetinstructor, and also serves as principal
trumpet of both the Midland Symphony and the Saginaw
BaySymphony.
J anine Gaboury-Sly, horn. Associate Professor of Horn at
Michigan State University since 1991,she received a Bachelors
degree in music education from Bemidji State University in
Minnesota,and a Masters degree and the Performer's Certificate from
the Eastman School of Music. Ms. GabourySlyhas recorded two solo
horn discs on Mark Records, and recorded for the CBS label as a
member of theEastman Wind Ensemble. Other ensembles she has
performed with include the Detroit Symphony,Michigan Opera Theatre,
Rochester Philharmonic, Spoleto Festival Orchestra, Colorado Music
Festival,
and Jacksonville Symphony. Ms. Gaboury-Sly is a former faculty
member at the University of Florida inGainesville.
D onald Babcock, trombone. Currently completing the Doctor of
Musical Arts degree intrombone performance at Michigan State
University, Don Babcock is a student of ProfessorCurtis Olson. Mr.
Babcock earned a Bachelors degree from the Lawrence Conservatory of
Music, and aMasters degree in trombone performance from the
University of Minnesota. He has performed withgroups such as the
Grand Rapids Symphony, Lansing Symphony, Grand River Big Band, and
the BlueLake Fine Arts Camp Festival Band. Donald Babcock recently
joined the faculty at Eastern MichiganUniversity, where he will
teach trombone, euphonium and jazz.
P hilip Sinder, tuba. Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at
Michigan State University since 1982,he received a Bachelors degree
in music education and Performer's Certificate from theEastman
School of Music, and a Masters degree from Wichita State
University. Mr. Sinder has performedwith the Detroit Symphony,
Michigan Opera Theatre, Houston Symphony, Saint Louis
Symphony,Eastman Wind Ensemble, Colorado Music Festival, Lansing
Symphony, and is a founding member ofthe Brass Band of Battle
Creek. He has a solo tuba CD, "Aerodynamics", on Mark Records.
Sinder iscurrently a member of the board of trustees for Blue Lake
Fine Arts Camp and the Leonard FalconeInternational Euphonium and
Tuba Festival.
Also performing on this recording are:
Alison Shaw, percussion. (Ding Dong! Merrily on High) Dr. Shaw
is currently AssistantProfessor of Percussion at Michigan State
University.Richard Begel, trombone. (Noels) Mr. Begel is currently
a DMA student in tromboneperformance at Michigan State University.B
rass ensembles and the Christmas holidays are a natural link, with
the familiar melodic linesand harmonies of the season brought to
life by the majestic brilliance of trumpets, horns,trombones, and
tuba. This recording project captures a diverse spectrum of musical
moods, from thesimple hymn setting by Michael Praetorius of "Lo,
How a Rose Ere Blooming", to jazz influencedarrangements making
full use of the capabilities of the brass quintet. Two works bear
special mention.The "Noels" are six settings of old French melodies
in arrangements for brass sextet (with added
trombone) by Georges Delerue and Jean Claude Petit. The
translations of the titles are as follows:"Saint Joseph who
Washes", "Song of Peace and Fruitfulness", "Adam Comes From the
Hand of God","Entrance of the Cow and Grey Donkey", "Song of
Christmas", and "Rise and Come Along".Commissioned especially for
this recording by the Beaumont Brass, the "Christmas at
BeaumontTower Suite" by Michigan composer/arranger John Moss
features five holiday standards in uniquesettings. Following the
opening fanfare, Moss presents: "Here We Come a Wassailing",
"Still, Still,Still", "Good King Wenceslas", "Silent Night", and
"Deck the Halls". Moss is currently a staff arrangerfor the Hal
Leonard Company, and has extensive expertise in composing and
arranging for botheducational and commercial markets.
T his recording was made possible by a special gift to the
School of Music at Michigan StateUniversity from the Ellis Family
Foundation, and is dedicated to the memory of Emil Ellis(1922-97)
and Doris Ellis (1923-96). Longtime supporters of cultural,
academic, and athletic activitiesat MSU, Emil and Doris met as
undergraduates at Michigan State while performing in the
symphonyband under the direction of Alexander Schuster. Emil was
able to attend MSU because of his LeonardFalcone scholarship. The
Beaumont Brass gratefully acknowledge the financial support
andencouragement for this project by the Ellis Family
Foundation.
Recorded on location at Pennway Church of God, Lansing,
Michigan, in May, June, and 'July, 2000.Microphones used include
one Neumann U-87ai and two AKG 41413-ULS in a Decca
Treeconfiguration. Tracked direct to Tascam D-88 DTRS tape. Edited
at Lighthouse Recording, Inc.,Lansing, Michigan (1-888-213-1626,
www.lighthouserecording.com), using Pro-Tools 24 with version
5.0software.
Producer: Beaumont BrassRecording Engineers: Lighthouse
Recording, Eric Wing and Bill Sullivan
Digital Editing: Lighthouse Recording, Eric Wing and Bill
SullivanArtistic Supervision: Curtis Olson, Gordon Sly, John
Moss
Photography: Bruce FoxLiner Notes: Philip Sinder
Graphics: MarkArt, George Ace Jr.
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[1] Joy to the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Handel, arr. Jack Gale) 1: 19[2] What
Child Is This? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .(English Folk Tune, arr. Jack Gale) 2:43[3] 0 Come All Ye
Faithful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(John Reading, arr. Jack Gale) 1:55
[4-9] Noëls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .(arr. Georges Delerue and Jean-Claude Petit) 9:04[4]
Saint-Joseph qui lessive 1:24 [5] Chantons la paix feconde 1:31[6]
Adam sortit des mains de Dieu 1:26 [7] Entre le boeuf et l'ane gris
1:17[8] Chantons Noel 1:51 [9] Allons secouez-vouz donc 1:35
[10] Sussex Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .(Traditional, arr. Roger Harvey) 2:02[11]
Ding Dong! Merrily On High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr. John Rutter) 3:11
[12-16] Christmas at Beaumont Tower Suite . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(arr. John Moss) 9:34[12]
Introduction, Here We Come A-Wassailing 1:43 [13] Still, Still,
Still 2:02[14] Good King Wenceslas 1:17 [15] Silent Night 2:07[16]
Deck The Halls 2:25
[17] Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .(Michael Praetorius, arr. Gary Olson) 1:08[18] Chorale
Prelude #8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.(Johannes Brahms, arr. Richard Fote) 2:04[19] God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.(arr. Mitchell Clarke) 2:13[20] Silver Bells . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Livingston and Evans, arr.
Chris Dedrick) 3:35
[21-28] A Festival of Alfred Burt Carols . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .(Alfred Burt, arr. Hawley Ades) 7:00[21] O
Hearken Ye :54 [22] All On A Christmas Morning 1:04[23] Some
Children See Him 1:00 [24] Ah, Bleak and Chill The Wintry Wind
:45[25] Bright, Bright The Holly Berries :45 [26] Caroling,
Caroling :27[27] The Star Carol :52 [28] Come Dear Children
1:10
[29] Carol of the Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .(Ukrainian Carol, arr. Richard Price) 1:08[30] The
Holly and the Ivy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .(French Carol, arr. Richard Price) 1:14[31] We Wish You a
Merry Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(English
Carol, arr. Richard Price) 1:06
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