Spring Concert Program Notes & Translations | Fort Wayne Children's Choir

Program Notes & Text Translations

Think on Me

Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) wrote both the words and music for Think On Me. The lyrics express the sentiment, “Think on me” both during good times and through adversity.

Cock-a-doodle-doo!

Der Tanz

Be the Change

Four White Horses

“Four White Horses” is an arrangement of a popular Caribbean folk song, often set for young choirs. It’s known for its upbeat tempo, contrasting dynamics, and a distinct calypso rhythmic feel.

Shake the Papaya Down

Shake the Papaya Down is a lively Jamaican piece characterized by its syncopated rhythms.

Time

Loafer

Old Joe Clark

Old Joe Clark is an American Folk Song/Mountain Ballad arranged by Mary Goetze. It is a well known fiddle tune that is said to reflect the traditions and cultures of Appalachia and the Southern United States. It will be accompanied by Shirley Platte on autoharp.

Remember

Ask Me to Sing

Peace Begins Here

The Times They Are A-Changin’

Siyahamba

This South African freedom song about marching in the light of God features lovely three-part harmony.

Seoithin Seo

Psalm 23

Wangolo

Shenandoah

Shenandoah is an American Folk Song arranged by Brad Printz. It tells of the legend of an 18th century trader traveling on the Mississippi River near the mouth of the Missouri River who fell in love with the daughter of a Native American Chief.