Highlights of Counterpoint's annual holiday concerts, recorded live by Vermont Public Radio. Counterpoint is Vermont's premier choral ensemble directed by Robert DeCormier, the acclaimed music director of Peter, Paul and Mary and the former director of the New York Choral Society. Counterpoint debuted in 2000 and quickly gained acclaim for their varied repertoire performed with style and understanding. Enjoy the sounds of a Vermont Christmas along with a stellar selection of festive cantatas, folk songs and carols from around the world. Hosted by Cheryl Willoughby and produced by Vermont Public Radio. Playlist and photos available.
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Highlights of Counterpoint's annual holiday concerts, recorded live by Vermont Public Radio. Counterpoint is Vermont's premier choral ensemble directed by Robert DeCormier, the acclaimed music director of Peter, Paul and Mary and the former director of the New York Choral Society. Counterpoint debuted in 2000 and quickly gained acclaim for their varied repertoire performed with style and understanding. Enjoy the sounds of a Vermont Christmas along with a stellar selection of festive cantatas, folk songs and carols from around the world. Hosted by Cheryl Willoughby and produced by Vermont Public Radio. Playlist and photos available.
Broadcast History
160 stations nationwide carried the 2006 "A Vermont Christmas with Counterpoint."
Vermont Public Radio is airing the program 12.24.07 at 7pm and 12.25.07 at 3pm. VPR Classical is airing the program 12.25.07 at 9pm.
Timing and Cues
A Vermont Christmas with Counterpoint 2007
Recorded in concert December 2006 at the North Congregational Church in St. Johnsbury and the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Burlington, Vermont. Counterpoint was accompanied by organist Gregory Hayes. Produced by Vermont Public Radio.
TRT: 59:00, NPR-News Compatible
00:00 - 59:00 Billboard
IQ: (Music: Glory Manager)
OQ: ...Vermont Christmas with Counterpoint.
1:00 - 05:59 Cutaway
IQ: For many Vermonters the holiday season begins....
OQ: ...Christmas with Counterpoint.
06:00 - 19:00 Segment 1
IQ: From Vermont Public Radio, I'm Cheryl Willoughby...
OQ ...a holiday special from Vermont Public Radio.
19:00 - 20:00 :59 Local Break/Fill Music 29
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20:00 - 41:30 Segment 2
IQ: I'm Cheryl Willoughby with more of...
OQ: ...Christmas with Counterpoint
41:30 - 42:30 :59 Local Break/Fill Music
Candadian Brass: Good King Wenceslas
42:30 - 59:00 Segement 3
IQ: I'm Cheryl Willoughby with more...
OQ: ...wishing you Happy Holidays.
Additional Files
- Counterpoint (counterpoint.jpg)
- Robert DeCormier (decormier.jpg)
- Playlist_Counterpoint 2007 (counterpointplaylist_2007.doc)
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