This is the abridged version of "The 21st Century (A Girl Born in Afghanistan)," a setting for mixed choir of excerpts from Kofi Annan's Nobel Peace Prize lecture. Performed by the Southwest Minnesota State University Chorale under Stephen Kingsbury.

"The Star-Spangled Banner" (the national anthem of the United States) by John Stafford Smith, text by Francis Scott Key, arranged by Henry Leck. Performed by the 2011 Touring Choir of The Girl Choir of South Florida on Friday, July 1, 2011, at Christ L...  more"The Star-Spangled Banner" (the national anthem of the United States) by John Stafford Smith, text by Francis Scott Key, arranged by Henry Leck. Performed by the 2011 Touring Choir of The Girl Choir of South Florida on Friday, July 1, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church in Oakland Park, Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson.  

"Candy Cane Lane" by Jennifer Zuffinetti, arr. Mac Huff. Recorded live on Friday, December 14, 2012, at The Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accomp...  more"Candy Cane Lane" by Jennifer Zuffinetti, arr. Mac Huff. Recorded live on Friday, December 14, 2012, at The Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese, Choreographer: Lucia Deus. Just a hint of peppermint and every single thing begins to feel like Christmas And just like the snowflakes, no two are ever the same Red and white and candy striped in every shape and size, oh what a sweet treat this is So hop on the choo choo and woo woo to Candy Cane Lane You'll be all aglow from your head to mistletoes, oh There's no road that could ever smell as sweet or look as good enough to eat There's nothin' like a city block of hangin' lights, where I Just wanta curl up by the fire for a couple cups of cider and Roast all those marshmallows They're hung up in the trees in line, the bulbs all fill the street Just like a scene from a snow globe So baby, let's go take a stroll down...    less

"Ave Maria" by J. S. Bach and Charles Gounod. Recorded live on March 15, 2014, at Plantation United Methodist Church in Plantation, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson,...  more"Ave Maria" by J. S. Bach and Charles Gounod. Recorded live on March 15, 2014, at Plantation United Methodist Church in Plantation, Florida. Performed by the Concert Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese.  

"She Walks in Beauty" by David Childs. Text by Lord Byron. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Art...  more"She Walks in Beauty" by David Childs. Text by Lord Byron. Recorded live on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Performed by the Chamber Singers ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Gayle Giese, Oboist: Lisa Gelfand. She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o'er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o'er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent!  less

Performed at the Cathedral in Vaison, France as part of the Musique en Morvan Festival, July 2010

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"Swinging on a Star" by Jimmy Van Heusen, text by Johnny Burke. Performed live by the Primes Choir of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Directed by Gretchen Fasulo, Accompanist Susan Dodd. Recorded live at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in F...  more"Swinging on a Star" by Jimmy Van Heusen, text by Johnny Burke. Performed live by the Primes Choir of the Girl Choir of South Florida. Directed by Gretchen Fasulo, Accompanist Susan Dodd. Recorded live at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 6, 2012.  

"Kang Ding Flower Song" by Victor C. Johnson. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida on May 6, 2012, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, A...  more"Kang Ding Flower Song" by Victor C. Johnson. Performed by the Apprentice Choir ensemble of the Girl Choir of South Florida on May 6, 2012, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Artistic Director: Wallis Peterson, Accompanist: Susan Dodd, Flute: Emma Mellinger.  

This classic Motown tune was a hit at Chor Leoni's Bard Boyz performances (June 2011). The arrangement is by Keith Sinclair (who is also in the backup dance quartet) and the soloist is second tenor, Jordan Back.