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Dec 06

2010 Zilker Tree Lighting video

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On December 5 the Barton Hills Choir sang three cheerful holiday songs at the annual lighting of the Zilker Tree. Lynn Williamson shot this video of the performance. The choir included 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders from Barton Hills Elementary, many wearing festive Santa hats, elf ears, or reindeer antlers.

The set list for this 6:57 video includes:

  • Sleigh Ride (2:15)
  • Winter Wonderland (2: 17)
  • Jingle Bell Rock (2:25)

Musicians for the show included some special guests:

  • Mandolin: Randy Franklin
  • Bass Guitar: Jason Nunnenkamp
  • Bells: Tom Treanor
  • Guitar: Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe
  • Drums: Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman

This movie is 480×272 pixels, 48.7 MB, and 6:57 in length, so a high-speed internet connection is recommended. Click on the image above to play.

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Dec 06

Zilker Tree Lighting Pictures

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The Barton Hills Choir performed in front of large and appreciative audience at the Zilker Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 5. The excellent pictures below were taken and generously shared by Chan Geltemeyer. Click on the thumbnail image to view an enlarged version.

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Dec 04

Choir records at Fox 7 Austin

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The Barton Hills Choir recorded “Sleigh Ride” and “Winter Wonderland” at the Fox 7 Austin studios in downtown Austin on Wednesday, December 1. They are scheduled to air during Christmas week (watch this site for updates). Musicians accompanying the choir included Gavin Tabone on keyboard, Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe on electric guitar, and Mitchell Billeaud on sleigh bells.

The pictures below are courtesy of Kathy Carr. Click each to  view a larger size.

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Nov 24

BHC Choir to record show for KUT

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Fifth grade Barton Hills Choir members are scheduled to record a show of Christmas music at KUT in Studio 1A on Friday, December 17. The show will air the following week – watch this web site for specific date and time.

Meanwhile, here are six rehearsal songs to practice for the KUT show. Musicians for these recordings are:

  • Gavin Tabone, bass and piano
  • Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe, guitar
  • Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman, drums

Fun facts:

  • The Christmas Song (more commonly recognized by the beginning verse “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”) was written by Mel Torme and Bob Wells in 1944 in the middle of a blistering hot summer.
  • According to BMI “The Christmas Song” is the most performed Christmas song. One of the most recent artists to record it is Vanessa Doofenshmirtz for Phineas and Ferb Holiday Favorites.
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