Winter Solstice 2022 Program: Resilience
Humming with the Universe
The Directions: Mara Sapon-Shevin (Director, Hebrew), Medhat Al-Rubei (Arabic), Kath Fathers (Welsh), Colleen Kattau (Spanish), Cindy Squillace (English),
Onondaga Nation Greeting: Robert Shenandoah, Eel Clan
Condolence and the Haudenosaunee: Freida Jacques, Turtle Clan Mother, Onondaga Nation
Winter Nights: Written & arr Lin Marsh; solo Nina Pelligra; directed by Kath Fathers
Rain and Snow Anthem: Colleen Kattau; arr Lynn Koch; directed by Colleen Kattau & Kath Fathers
Keep On Saying Yes: Lea Morris; directed by Karen Mihalyi
“Don’t give up, don’t turn around. Keep on saying yes. Keep yourself on sacred
ground…Your heart cries out there’s work to do…Love’s got something just for
you…Keep on saying yes…Showing up and doing my best…Keep on saying yes!
Keep on saying yes…Showing up and doing my best…Keep on saying yes!
I’m gonna keep on saying…Keep on saying yes!”
I Am the Earth: Glyn Lehlmann; directed by Kelly Meehan; guest singers from the Citizenship and Science Academy of Syracuse
Wild Geese: Mary Oliver; read by Z
Flower in the Gun: Michael Franti & Spearhead; arr Camille Borland; directed by Kath Fathers; solos: Jy’keise Thomas, Pauline Mann, Angelica Anderson, Cliff Ryan, Willie Kern; track remix by Jasmine Coan and Luther Masanto, with DJ BellaJ on the decks; poem, “The Search For Humanity” by Clifford Ryan
Intermission
Resilience: Abbie Betinis; directed by Karen Mihalyi
“Resilience, we are strong, shoulder to shoulder keep moving on
Resilience, make a new plan, rise up again and say yes we can”
Todo Cambia: Julio Numhauser; translated and directed by Colleen Kattau; ensemble: Dulce Ramirez, Colleen Kattau, Mara Sapon-Shevin, Diane Swords, Lisa Saka, Don Hughes, Brian Escobar, Carolyn and Michael Messina-Yauchzy, Alison Frost, Kaaren Remley
The Lost Words Blessing: Karine Polwart & friends; ensemble: Kath Fathers, Rosey Oaks-Lee, Alison Mullan-Stout, Lydia Dewing
Hold On: Rev Cleophus Robinson, Jr; solo and directed by Marcia Hagan
2022 People’s Peace Award to ACTS (Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse)
Rise Up: Andra Day and Jennifer Decilveo; arr and directed by Nina Pelligra
When to Stop Talking About It: Shungudzo; arr and directed by Nina Pelligra; spoken word solo by Z
Stand Up (From Harriet): Cynthia Orivo and Joshua Brian Campbell; (lyrics modified from “stand up” to “rise up”); arr and directed by Nina Pelligra
“RESILIENCE: We Are Strong” Quilt Prize
We Shall Be Known: MaMuse; arr Kyle Lemle & The Thrive Choir; directed by Kath Fathers
“It is time now, it is time now that we thrive.
It is time we weave ourselves into the well.
It is time now, and what a time to be alive,
In this great turning we shall learn to lead in love.” (2X)
You Can Make it if You Try: Silvester Stewart (Sly and the Family Stone); solo and directed by Marcia Hagan
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