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.
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:
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.
Barton Hills Choir performs at the Zilker Park Tree Lighting, Dec. 6, 2009
Looking festive in their new red shirts, the Barton Hills Choir performed at the annual lighting of the Zilker Park Tree on December 6. Lynn Williamson shot this video of the performance which was attended by hundreds, including a strong contingent of BHC parents who claimed prime seating directly in front of the choir tent to enjoy the memorable holiday performance. The choir included 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders from Barton Hills Elementary as well as special guests from Palm School, and filled two sets of risers underneath the tent, with the musicians located in the center between them.
The set list for this 7:43 video includes:
Sleigh Ride (1:15)
Winter Wonderland (2: 08)
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (2:03)
Jingle Bell Rock (2:17)
Musicians for this event included some special guests:
Mandolin: Randy Franklin
Bass Guitar: Jason Nunnenkamp
Drums: Tom Treanor
Guitar: Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe
Keyboards: Gavin Tabone
Assistant choreographers Karen Hunt and Amy Geltemeyer led the students in their moves.
This movie is 480×272 pixels, 73 MB, and 7:43 in length, so a high-speed internet connection is recommended. Click on image above to play.
The City of Austin Channel 6 is airing a 3 minute video highlight of the 2009 Zilker Park Tree Lighting that includes the Barton Hills Choir. The video is also available on their web site.
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