St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Choir of Vancouver - Ukrainian Carols

 

SIDE ONE

1. BOH PREDVICHNY - GOD ETERNAL *Alexander Koshetz

2. VSI RAZOM - ALL SING! 

3. SHOHODNI RADIMO - REJOICE TODAY *Semen Dorundiak

4. CHERUVYMY SVIAT - CHERUBIM CAROL *Stefan Kupchynski

5. DYVNAYA NOVYNA - WOND'ROUS NEWS Duet: Marion Bealey Julia Stashuk

6. ROZHDESTVO CHRISTOVE - BIRTH OF CHRIST  *Cyril Stetsenko

7. DZVONY - CHRISTMAS BELLS *Dmytro Kotko Soloist Edward Carrow

SIDE TWO 

1. NEBO I ZEMLYA - HEAVEN AND EARTH •Cyril Stetsenko

2. RADUTESIA VSI LUDIYE - ALL NATIONS REJOICE *Victor Matiuk Soloist Thomas Ray 

3. VO VYFLEYEMI - BETHLEHEM TIDINGS 

4. STAN DAVYDE - COME FORTH - DAVID *Victor Matiuk

5. VOZVESELIMSIA -  LET US REJOICE *Victor Matiuk

6. NOVAYA RADIST - NEW TIDINGS *Victor Matiuk

7. NA NEBI ZIRKA - STAR OF BETHLEHEM *Victor Matiuk

 

 
*Arrangement credits

This record is a product of the combined efforts of the directors, Rev. Boniface V. Sloboda O.S.B.M., Mr. William L. Smigel B. Mus. and St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Choir.
The Choir was first organized in 1940 by the Rev. Theodosius Dobko O.S.B.M. From its original membership of fifteen, the choir has grown to its present number of seventy-five members.
During the time of its existence, the choir has constantly contributed to the promotion of the Ukrainian cultural life in British Columbia through performances in many ethnic concerts, radio broadcasts, and parish functions.
It is felt that this recording of traditional carols, sung simply, en masse, would be enjoyed by Ukrainian families during the Yule season.

BONIFACE V. SLOBODA, OSBM Father Sloboda, OSBM, needs no introduction to our listening audience. A former student of the late Dr. Alexander Koshetz, he has distinguished himself in directing children's, mixed and male choirs for the past 35 years. His appearances on radio and television have won him acclaim as one of the leading exponents of the Ukrainian liturgical and folk music in Canada. 

WILLIAM L. SMIGEL William L. Smigel, although young in years, has amassed many musical credits, including concerts, radio broadcasts and appearances at national and ethnic festivals. His initial interest in choral singing was fostered by Rev. Boniface V. Sloboda, OSBM, who encouraged him to embark on a musical career. He graduated from the U.B.C. Department of Music in 1966 and has been conducting St. Mary's choir since 1964.

We endeavoured to achieve the original sound in startling definition with our Quadrosonic STEREO recording process. You will enjoy a fuller depth and brilliance and a sense of intimacy with these vocal portions. No matter what your playback equipment the quality of this record will give you the finest full frequency reproduction obtainable today. This album has been recorded expressly for stereophonic performance.
IMPACT Sound Recorders

Sound Production & Engineering: Gerald S. Adamus Photo: Anthony's, Vancouver, B.C.