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Dec 20


Barton Hills Choir recording at KUT Studio 1A on December 19, 2011

On December 19, 2011, sixth-grade members of the Barton Hills Choir visited KUT’s Studio 1A to record a set of holiday favorites for Music With Jay Trachtenberg. The performance, hosted by Jay Trachtenberg, was broadcast on KUT on December 21 at 2 PM and featured Austin singer-songwriter Sara Hickman as a guest vocalist.

Musicians for the performance included:

  • Gavin Tabone — keyboards
  • Jake Perlman — drums
  • Aaron Dembe — guitar
  • Jason Nunnenkamp — bass
  • Tom Treanor — sleigh bells
  • Sara Hickman — vocals

Listen to the Broadcast

Program

0:00 — Introduction by Jay Trachtenberg

0:24 — “Sleigh Ride”

2:36 — “Winter Wonderland” — featuring Sara Hickman

4:47 — Jay Trachtenberg talks with Gavin Tabone about the choir’s preparations and upcoming performances, its collaboration with Sara Hickman, and the choir’s CD

6:24 — “Silver Bells” — featuring Sara Hickman

9:03 — “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” — featuring Sara Hickman

11:31 — “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” — featuring Sara Hickman

14:47 — Gavin Tabone introduces the musicians and talks with Jay Trachtenberg about the choir’s recent performances

16:32 — “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” — featuring Sara Hickman

18:57 — “Jingle Bell Rock” — featuring Sara Hickman

21:05 — Closing thanks to Cliff Hargrove and Jay Trachtenberg and holiday wishes

From the BHC Archives

The original KUT audio for this program disappeared from the web over the years, but in September 2026, Todd Callahan of KUTX located the December 21, 2011 recording in the station’s archives and generously provided Barton Hills Choir with a copy and permission to make it available here as part of the choir’s historical archive.

Recording Session Photos

These photos from the December 19 recording session in KUT’s Studio 1A were taken by Kathy Carr. Click to enlarge.

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Jun 01

Here is Rockin’ Robin for choir members to rehearse during the summer.  This version is performed by Barton Hills Choir third graders, with director Gavin Tabone playing all of the musical instruments – bass, claps, snaps, piano, whistle, and tweedle part. A third grader is singing lead.

Rockin’ RobinRockin’ Robin

How to play and download songs on the BHC web site

Fun facts:

  • Composed by Jimmie Thomas, Rockin’ Robin was originally a hit for Bobby Day, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, in 1958.
  • Michael Jackson recorded and released a cover version of Rockin’ Robin in 1972, which was taken from his first solo album titled Got to Be There.
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Apr 12

Click the images above to see an enlarged view of the cover art, tracklist, and tray insert

The official 2010/2011 Barton Hills Choir CD entitled Golden Oldies will be available beginning Tuesday, April 12. The CD was produced by Choir Director Gavin Tabone, mixed and mastered by Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman, with artwork by Jason “Boom Boom” Brint.

Musicians for the CD include Gavin Tabone on keyboards, Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe on guitar and bass, and Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman on drums.

For details about how to pick up a copy, please see Mr. Tabone.

For a taste of the incredible sonic quality and energy you’ll find on the CD, here’s a sample track for you to enjoy:

At The HopAt The Hop

How to play and download songs on the BHC web site

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Feb 18

Here is Swinging On A Star for second and third graders to rehearse in preparation for their February 24 show before the PTA meeting. Both audio and sheet music links are provided. This version is performed by Barton Hills Choir fifth graders, with director Gavin Tabone playing all of the musical instruments.

Swinging On A StarSwinging On A Star

How to play and download songs on the BHC web site

Sheet music (opens in a new window):

Fun facts:

  • Swinging on a Star was featured in the movie Going My Way in 1944, and won an Academy Award for Best Song.
  • The song was inspired by a remark by singer Bing Crosby to one of his children. Song writer Jimmy Van Heusen was at Crosby’s house one evening for dinner, and to discuss a song for the movie Going My Way. During the meal one of the children began complaining about how he didn’t want to go to school the next day. The singer turned to his son and said to him, “If you don’t go to school, you might grow up to be a mule. Do you wanna do that?” Van Heusen thought this clever rebuke would make a good song for the movie.
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