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The Star Gatherer
Libretto by Gene Scheer
Duration: ca. 60 mins
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The Star Gatherer commemorates the 25th anniversary of The St. John's Boys' Choir.
This commisioned piece is the choir's contribution to the Central Minnesota community
and to the life of choral music of Boy Choirs around the world.

The magic of this transformational story comes alive through the
wisdom and innocence of young children.

World Premiere
October 21, 2006
Saint John's University SBH Auditorium
7:30 p.m. Premiere Performance
Meet the Composer Gala Reception at 6:00pm, The Great Hall.

C A S T
MEGA, the Baker- Baritone
Choir or Treble voices
with various soli, duets and trios

P L A C E
The Fictional town of Bevraviav

O R C H E S T R A T I O N
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet in Bb
Bassoon
 
Horn in F
Trumpet in C
Trombone (tenor/bass)
Tuba

Harp
Strings

Timpani
Percussion:
   Glockenspiel, Large Suspended Cymbal,
Temple Blocks (5), Tom-toms (4), Hi and Lo Wood Blocks,
Chimes, Xylophone, Slapstick, Crotales,
Snare Drum, Brake Drum, Hi-hat, Ratchet