Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Carmina Burana
Carl Orff
Experience the exhilarating power of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, a dynamic masterpiece celebrating the timeless themes of fate, fortune, and revelry. Under the direction of Dr. Michael Fuchs and accompanied by two pianos and a full battery of percussion instruments, students will have the opportunity to share the stage with the UWS Choral Ensembles in an abridged performance that promises to captivate and inspire. Chorfest will also feature performances by the UWS Singers and Chorale, and guest musical artists from Uganda!  The evening will conclude with a performance of North by Ryan O’Neal. Please contact Dr. Michael Fuchs with any questions or for additional information.
Registration begins at 8:30 AM with the first rehearsal beginning at 9:00 AM. The rehearsal day concludes at 5:00 PM and the performance is at 7:00 PM.  
Clinician Michael Fuchs
Dr. Michael Fuchs has enjoyed an active career as a conductor, educator, and singer. He is the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin-Superior where he conducts the UWS Singers and Chorale and also serves as the Chair of the Department of Music. He has taught courses in conducting, choral methods, ear training, and music history. Dr. Fuchs is the Chorus Director for the Lyric Opera of the North where he conducts the professional LOON COR ensemble and works closely with operatic productions. He is also the Director of Choral Activities at First Lutheran Church in Duluth where he oversees an active and vibrant choral program.
Rehearsal Resources
Carmina Burana Recording
Mvt. 1 – O Fortuna
Mvt. 6 – Tanz (Instrumental only)
Mvt. 7 – Floret Silva (Chorfest Choir sing Coro, UWS Chorale only will sing the Coro Piccolo portion)
Mvt. 8 – Charmer, gip die warwe mir (UWS Chorale only)
Mvt. 9 – Reie (Instrumental Only)
Swaz hie gat umbe
Chume, chum geselle min (UWS Chorale only)
Swaz hie gat umbe
Mvt. 10 – Were diu werlt alle min
Mvt. 12 – Olim lacus colueram (Tenor Solo and UWS Chorale Tenors and Basses)
Mvt. 14 – In taberna quando sumus (UWS Chorale Tenors and Basses)
Mvt. 17 – Stetit Puella (Soprano Solo)
Mvt. 18 – Circa mea Pectora
Mvt. 23 – Dulcissime (Soprano solo)
Mvt. 25 – O Fortuna
Mvt. 24 – Ave formosissima
Carmina Burana Text, Translation and Pronunciation
Translation and Pronunciation Guide
Pronunciation Audio Files
Mvt. 1 and 25
Mvt. 2
Mvt. 7
Mvt. 9
Mvt. 10
Mvt. 18
Mvt. 24
Carmina Burana Rehearsal Tracks 
Soprano 1
Mvt. 1 – O Fortuna
Mvt. 2 – Fortune plango vulnera
Mvt. 7 – Floret Silva (Chorfest Choir sing Coro, UWS Chorale only will sing the Coro Piccolo portion)
Mvt. 9 – Reie (Instrumental Only)
Swaz hie gat umbe
Mvt. 10 – Were diu werlt alle min
Mvt. 18 – Circa mea Pectora
Mvt. 24 – Ave formosissima
Mvt. 25 – O Fortuna
Alto 1
Mvt. 1 – O Fortuna
Mvt. 2 – Fortune plango vulnera
Mvt. 7 – Floret Silva (Chorfest Choir sing Coro, UWS Chorale only will sing the Coro Piccolo portion)
Mvt. 9 – Reie (Instrumental Only)
Swaz hie gat umbe
Mvt. 10 – Were diu werlt alle min
Mvt. 18 – Circa mea Pectora
Mvt. 24 – Ave formosissima
Mvt. 25 – O Fortuna
Soprano 2
Mvt. 1 – O Fortuna
Mvt. 2 – Fortune plango vulnera
Mvt. 7 – Floret Silva (Chorfest Choir sing Coro, UWS Chorale only will sing the Coro Piccolo portion)
Mvt. 9 – Reie (Instrumental Only)
Swaz hie gat umbe
Mvt. 10 – Were diu werlt alle min
Mvt. 18 – Circa mea Pectora
Mvt. 24 – Ave formosissima
Mvt. 25 – O Fortuna
Alto 2
Mvt. 1 – O Fortuna
Mvt. 2 – Fortune plango vulnera
Mvt. 7 – Floret Silva (Chorfest Choir sing Coro, UWS Chorale only will sing the Coro Piccolo portion)
Mvt. 9 – Reie (Instrumental Only)
Swaz hie gat umbe
Mvt. 10 – Were diu werlt alle min
Mvt. 18 – Circa mea Pectora
Mvt. 24 – Ave formosissima
Mvt. 25 – O Fortuna
Tenor 1
Mvt. 1 – O Fortuna
Mvt. 2 – Fortune plango vulnera
Mvt. 7 – Floret Silva (Chorfest Choir sing Coro, UWS Chorale only will sing the Coro Piccolo portion)
Mvt. 9 – Reie (Instrumental Only)
Swaz hie gat umbe
Mvt. 10 – Were diu werlt alle min
Mvt. 18 – Circa mea Pectora
Mvt. 24 – Ave formosissima
Mvt. 25 – O Fortuna
Baritone
Mvt. 1 – O Fortuna
Mvt. 2 – Fortune plango vulnera
Mvt. 7 – Floret Silva (Chorfest Choir sing Coro, UWS Chorale only will sing the Coro Piccolo portion)
Mvt. 9 – Reie (Instrumental Only)
Swaz hie gat umbe
Mvt. 10 – Were diu werlt alle min
Mvt. 18 – Circa mea Pectora
Mvt. 24 – Ave formosissima
Mvt. 25 – O Fortuna
Tenor 2
Mvt. 1 – O Fortuna
Mvt. 2 – Fortune plango vulnera
Mvt. 7 – Floret Silva (Chorfest Choir sing Coro, UWS Chorale only will sing the Coro Piccolo portion)
Mvt. 9 – Reie (Instrumental Only)
Swaz hie gat umbe
Mvt. 10 – Were diu werlt alle min
Mvt. 18 – Circa mea Pectora
Mvt. 24 – Ave formosissima
Mvt. 25 – O Fortuna
Bass
Mvt. 1 – O Fortuna
Mvt. 2 – Fortune plango vulnera
Mvt. 7 – Floret Silva (Chorfest Choir sing Coro, UWS Chorale only will sing the Coro Piccolo portion)
Mvt. 9 – Reie (Instrumental Only)
Swaz hie gat umbe
Mvt. 10 – Were diu werlt alle min
Mvt. 18 – Circa mea Pectora
Mvt. 24 – Ave formosissima
Mvt. 25 – O Fortuna
Carmina Burana Information
https://www.npr.org/2011/07/18/103529038/carmina-burana-music-of-monks-and-drunks
https://www.npr.org/2006/11/11/6470188/love-lust-and-drinking-stir-carmina
North – Ryan O’Neal
Registration Fee and Payment Methods
Registration Fee:
There is a $25 non-refundable participation fee for each student. Lunch and t-shirts are provided for directors and students. Music directors will receive an invoice leading up to the festival.
Payment Methods:
Prior to day of the event
Your school or district may send a check to the following address:
UW-Superior Music Department
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
On-site registration
If students are paying individually, we ask that each school pays as a group in one transaction at the registration table. You may also pay with a check or cash directly from your school or district the day of the event.
Please make checks out to UW-Superior Music.