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Graduate Choral Conducting Recital: Kapwa

Kapwa (pronounced kahp-wah) is a term often used in Filipino culture to refer to the shared inner self — a recognition of the connection between others through our inherent qualities that make us human.

This ideology allows the individual person to not see themselves as separate from others, but rather sees others as extensions of themselves. Through this lens, there is interconnectedness, empathy, and mutual respect in order to acknowledge another person’s inherent human dignity and recognize their well-being is connected to your own.

The program seeks to demonstrate the unity of humanity through the repertoire which focuses on themes of love, nature, and religion.

Program

O Schöne Nacht (“O Lovely Night”) (1877)

Vier Quartette, Op. 92, No. 1

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
George Friederich Daumer (1800–1875)

Giestliches Leid (“Sacred Chant”) (1856)

Op. 30 Laß dich nur nichts nicht dauren (1864)

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Paul Flemming (1609–1640)

- brief pause -

Trees (2013)

Daniel Brinsmead (b. 1988)

We Shall Walk Through the Valley (1977)

Undine Smith Moore (1904–1989)

- brief pause -

Caturog Na Nonoy (2015)

Ily Maniano (b. 1988)

Mary-Kelly Reimel, soprano

Leron Leron Sinta

Saunder Choi (b. 1988)

Program Notes

Kapwa

Graduate Choral Conducting

Sanctus ("Holy") 2008

Carlos Simon (b. 1986)

Carlos Simon’s Sanctus offers a radiant and contemporary setting of the traditional liturgical text. Written with an ear for both rhythmic vitality and lush harmonic color, the piece blends classical choral traditions with influences from gospel and modern concert music. Repeated declarations of “Holy” build in intensity, creating an atmosphere of reverence and joyful praise that feels both timeless and immediate.

Scarborough Fair

English Folk Song

arr. Michael Higgins (2023)

This beloved English folk ballad, dating back to the medieval period, tells a story of love, longing, and impossible tasks. Michael Higgins’s 2023 arrangement reimagines the familiar melody with fresh harmonic textures and expressive choral writing, allowing the ancient tune to feel intimate and reflective while preserving its haunting, modal character.

The Boar's Head Carol

Traditional Carol

arr. Stephen Hatfield

Rooted in a 15th-century English Christmas tradition, The Boar’s Head Carol celebrates festive ritual and communal joy. Stephen Hatfield’s arrangement infuses the carol with rhythmic drive, bold harmonies, and playful energy, capturing both the grandeur and the humor of this centuries-old holiday custom.

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