Norwell High School Music
Fall Chorus and Guitar Concert
Thursday March 19th, 2026
INTERMISSION
GUITAR
Period 4
Hallelujah
Leonard Cohen
Circles
Post Malone
Period 2
Love me Do
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Stand by Me
Ben E. King
Program Notes
Julie Flanders & Emil Adler
"Home"
Written by Julie Flanders and Emil Adler of the composing duo, October Project, "Home" is a vocal round. Simple in structure but hypnotizing when performed in a round, the music is layered to create melody, harmony, timing.
Arr. by David Moore
“Will the Circle Be Unbroken”
Will the Circle be Unbroken is an American folk and gospel song. First appearing in 1908 with words by Ada Ruth Habershon and music by Charles H. Gabriel. The song gained popularity when it was rearranged by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1972. This arrangement pulls from Dolly Parton’s performance featuring a slow bluegrass trio introduction
Cavazos and Phillips
“Cada Cosa”
A beautiful song about holding and remembering everything that is meaningful to you. From important memories to moments that shape who you are, the melody reminds us that while change is inevitable, we should continue to make room for all of the “everythings” left ahead.
Kyle Pederson
“Hands are Knockin’”
A note from the composer: Hands are Knockin' was born from a collaborative effort with the Kindred Chamber Choir and their director, Melanie Brink, and staff members of the The American International School of Muscat (TAISM). The piece was commissioned to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the school's opening, and was premiered at the 16th annual TAISM Festival of Choirs in the Sultanate of Oman. Because the school and festival are nestled in the heart of the Middle East in Oman, where Arabic is the official language, it seemed appropriate to incorporate several beautiful Arabic phrases throughout. Alhamdulillah is a very common expression in Arabic and, like alleluia, used frequently to verbalize joy or gratitude in many situations. The juxtaposition of English and Arabic text throughout the piece is intended to reinforce the universality of the message—an invitation to all to open our minds, hearts and hands to each other.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, March 24th: Spring Band & Jazz Concert
Thursday March 26th: All Town Band Concert
Tuesday April 14th: Jazz Combo at Norwell Library
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Mr. Matthew Keegan, Mrs. Diane Provenzano, Mr. Warren McCallum, Mr. Marc Bender, Mrs. Jennifer Greenberg, Mr. Matthew Marani, Mr. JJ Niamkey, the NHS Faculty, Staff and Custodians, Stephanie Barry, Liza Gagnon, Mary Jo Running, Norwell Arts, the Hershoff Family, Goulet & Co., the Avedis Zildjian Company, the Jesse Stiglich Music School and Joe Boulos, and, most of all, our unfailingly supportive parents, families and friends.
NOTE
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES DURING THE PERFORMANCE. Audience members who must leave before the conclusion of the program are asked to do so only between program items in order not to disturb the performers or other audience members. Norwell High School is an inclusive community that does not endorse any particular religion or faith. The programming of music representing any specific faith is done for purely artistic and educational reasons and is not meant nor should be construed as such an endorsement.