One of the world’s finest male vocal ensembles explores anthems—songs that conjure pride, identity, and unity. Anthem will feature songs of work, prayer, protest, ceremony, healing, and more from all around the globe.

PROGRAM

How Can I Keep From Singing?
Robert Wadsworth Lowry, arr. Stephen Caracciolo

Mogami Gawa Funa Uta
Japanese Folk Song, arr. Osamu Shimizu

Dúlamán
Michael McGlynn

Simple Gifts
Joseph Brackett, arr. Stephen Caracciolo

Sederunt
Pérotin

Ave Maria
Leoš Janáček

I Vow To Thee, My Country
Gustav Holst, arr. Aaron Humble

Khorumi
Mamia Khatelishvili

Songs of War and Protest
Medley, arr. Chris Foss

Rainbow ‘Round My Shoulder
Chain Gang Song, arr. Robert De Cormier

When We Sing
Rosephanye Powell

INTERMISSION

Nkosi sikelel i’Afrika (God Bless Africa)
Enoch Sontonga, arr. Gabriel Larentz-Jones

Esti Dal
Zoltán Kodály

Waltzing Matilda
Traditional Australian Song, arr. Stephen Leek

Danny Boy
Irish Folk Song, arr. Jameson Marvin

Oseh Shalom
Nurit Hirsh, arr. Elaine Broad-Ginsberg

Tjak!
Balinese Monkey Chant, arr. Stephen Hatfield

Wedding Qawwali
A.R. Rahman, arr. Ethan Sperry

Smiljaniću pokislo ti perje
Traditional Croatian Klapa

Keep America Singing
Willis A. Diekema

You’ll Never Walk Alone (from Carousel)
Richard Rodgers