Here’s the set list for the Choir performance at Book People on Saturday, February 27, from 1-2 PM:
On December 22, 2009, sixth-grade members of the Barton Hills Choir joined host John Aielli on KUT’s Eklektikos for a special holiday performance.
Aielli and Barton Hills Choir director Gavin Tabone talked about the choir and its musicians between performances of eight holiday favorites. Choir members also introduced themselves, and the program included a mention of the choir’s upcoming appearance on KLRU’s Voices of Light television broadcast.
0:00 — Introduction — John Aielli and Gavin Tabone
0:51 — “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”
3:11 — “Silver Bells”
4:51 — “Winter Wonderland”
6:59 — John Aielli and Gavin Tabone conversation; choir members introduce themselves; band members are introduced, including their nicknames
8:30 — “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”
10:11 — “I Saw Three Ships (Come Sailing In)”
11:46 — “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
13:52 — John Aielli and Gavin Tabone talk about the musicians’ history with the choir and the upcoming KLRU Voices of Light television broadcast on December 23, 2009
15:08 — “Waltz of the Flowers”
17:36 — “Jingle Bell Rock”
19:37 — John Aielli thanks Gavin and the choir; closing
“Wow, these kids are good!” Aielli proclaims near the end of the program. When he compliments the choir on their moves during “Jingle Bell Rock,” you can hear the choir members giggling in the background.
The original KUT web page and audio for this program disappeared from the web over the years, but in September 2026, Todd Callahan of KUTX located the December 22, 2009 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.
Now featuring a group including 6th, 4th, and 3rd graders, here’s a new version of the School Choir Song for your listening (and practicing) pleasure:
Musicians:
Gavin Tabone (piano, keyboard bass, and drums)
Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe (guitar)
Gavin Tabone poses with choir members under the school marquee announcing his award (click to enlarge)
At Monday Assembly on January 25 Barton Hills Choir Director and Music Teacher Mr. Gavin Tabone was presented with a special honor: he was named Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year is determined by a vote of the teachers at the school, and the award comes with a highly coveted crown which you can see Mr. Tabone wearing proudly in the picture above. Congratulations Mr. Tabone!
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