rehearsal songs

Nov 05

Winter Wonderland for rehearsal

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Winter Wonderland Sheet Music Cover
Enjoy practicing with this version of Winter Wonderland that was recorded by some wonderful Barton Hills fifth graders in just a few takes.

Winter WonderlandWinter Wonderland (11-5-10 version)

Fun facts about Winter Wonderland:

Written by Felix Bernard (composer) and Dick Smith (lyricist) in 1934, Winter Wonderland is generally regarded as a Christmas song, but the holiday is never mentioned in the lyrics.
Dozens of artists have recorded Winter Wonderland, including Guy Lombardo and his Orchestra, Bob Dylan, Perry Como, Radiohead, and Selena Gomez.
The best performance of Winter Wonderland will be this holiday season by the Barton Hills Choir

Choir to perform at Zilker Tree Lighting December 5

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The Zilker Tree - photo courtesy City of Austin

Mark your calendars for a very special event that will be here before you know it: the lighting of the Zilker Tree. An annual tradition since 1965, the event promises to be even more popular since the City of Austin budget for 2010-2011 did not provide funding for the famous Trail of Lights.

The show is scheduled to start at 6 PM but come early to get a seat up close to see the Barton Hills Choir perform holiday favorites, including:

Jingle Bell Rock

Sleigh Ride Bounce (version 2)

Winter Wonderland Bounce (version 2)

Parking is free, but bring funds for hot chocolate, kettle corn, and other goodies that will be available. It’s a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit and is sure to be a night to remember.

Sock Hop rehearsal songs

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BHC Sock Hop logo
Here’s 16 “Sock Hop” songs for your listening and practicing pleasure, performed by members of the 2009-2010 Barton Hills Choir:

At The Hop 9 8

Do you Love Me 7 29

Donna Earth Angel 7 30

Rock Around The Clock 9 9

Splish Splash 9 9

Stand By Me 9 9

Tossin and Turnin 9 8

Twistin The Night Away 7 29

What A Wonderful World 8 11

Yakety Yak 9 9

Brand New Day

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Here’s a studio recording of the Barton Hills Choir singing Brand New Day, a Gavin Tabone original that was one of the songs performed at the Austin City Limits Music Festival last fall.