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FOLLOW ALONG: Judah... Judah... Judah! Twenty two hundred years ago, Mattathias bore Judah, a worthy foe, Judah and his Maccabees, oh Judah and his Maccabees. Now, the Greeks were ruling the world back then, It was Helen this, Helen that, Helen back again, Judah and his Maccabees, oh Judah and his Maccabees Antiochus was the ruler of the Greek army, and Mattathias (Who?) led the Maccabees. Mattathias said "Judah, Listen son, We've got to get this Antiochus on the run, Now I'm gettin' old and tired and sore, So take my killer Maccabees and let 'em roar!" Judah and his Maccabees, Judah brought Antiochus to his knees, Yeah, Judah and his Maccabees, oh, Judah brought Antiochus to his knees. It was the buzz around town that Antiochus fled, When Judah and his posse came to sting 'em dead! Judah and his Maccabees, Judah brought Antiochus to his knees, Yeah, Judah and his Maccabees, oh, Judah brought Antiochus to his knees. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, Oh, Judah, Judah, Judah, Judah Maccabee! It was B. C. E. one sixty five, Somebody went and stirred up the hive, With one drop of oil to get 'em through the night, Eight days later they still saw the light! Judah and his Maccabees, Oh Judah brought Antiochus to his knees, Yeah, Judah and his Maccabees, oh, Judah brought Antiochus to his knees. Judah and his Maccabees! Copyright © 2000 Karen Hart / ASCAP All Rights Reserved |
WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING: "Karen's music deserves to be heard." Morten Lauridsen - National Medal of Arts Recipient "Judah is a high-energy, rousing, work for both singer and audience alike... This one is sure to be a hit. I'll program it again and again!" Jonathan Palant - Director, Turtle Creek Chorale, Dallas " I can't think of another piece I've ever worked on, with any choir I've taught, that has generated this much enthusiasm and honest desire to work!" Kelly Shepard - Chair, Stephen Wise Music Academy, Los Angeles "Judah continues to thrill our audiences. It's a little bit gospel, a little bit rap, a dash of humor, and a whole lot of soul!" Sue Fink - Music Director, Angel City Chorale "Judah is my most favorite in our concert. The kids just love it! Judah is so outstanding. It's just simply ingenious!!" Heidi Cissel - Choral Director, Oak Park High School, Oak Park, CA "I love the fact that Judah represents the Jewish people in contemporary rhythms,timbres, and accessible style. It's a real winner!" Ronald Kean - D.M.A. Director of Choral Activities, Bakersfield College, CA "Very attractive arrangement!! Congratulations!!!" Dr. Francois S. Clemmons - Founder/Director; Harlem Spiritual Ensemble "Judah is exciting, energetic and a favorite of both singers and audience. It is impossible not to get caught up in the rhythmic drive, and our audience response has been most enthusiastic every time we perform it. It tells the Hanukkah story better than any other Hanukkah song I have found, and the opportunity for the soloist to soar and shine can be a show stopper. Karen Hart has written a well crafted work that should be showcased by every choir looking for a unique and fun piece to celebrate Hanukkah." Gary Toops - Artistic Director, The Festival Singers, Lake Forest, CA |