2013 greater decatur chorale "hooray for hollywood"
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2013 Greater Decatur Chorale "Hooray for Hollywood" programTRANSCRIPT
January 11 - 13Decatur Civic Center
PerformancesEmcees courtesy of WAND 17 HD
Date Time Special Guest EmceeJanuary 11 7:30 p.m. Heart & Soul Liz KilmerJanuary 12 7:30 p.m. Mt. Zion 6th Mark Rivera Grade Sound January 13 2 p.m. Maroa Forsyth Sean Streaty Concert Choir
Production StaffVocal Director Cyndi Johnson Accompanist Anita GiffordCultural Arts Manager Marie Jagger-TaylorCultural Arts Supervisor Megan MooneyTechnical Supervisor Marc BlackChoreographer Marie Jagger-Taylor
Decatur Park District Board of CommissionersChris Riley, President
Jack Kenny, Vice PresidentBob Brilley II, Commissioner
Cindy Deadrick-Wolfer, CommissionerDon Luy, Commisioner
William L. Clevenger, Executive DirectorBecky Newton, Director of Recreation & Facilities
Special Thanks to our Arts Supporters
Presenting SponsorWAND 17 HD
Sponsors Illinois Arts Council
Northwest Christian Church Family Crafts & Creations
Harmony Level DonorsJ. Alex Galvan
Paula and Ron Hovey Nancy and Richard Waltermeyer
A special thank you to Seno Formal Wear, Horine’s Pianos Plus, Mary Lou Ferguson, Ken and Sheryl Frye, our ushers, the Decatur Civic Center, the Decatur Park District Dancers, and the Decatur Park District
marketing and administrative staffs.
Arts at the Decatur Park DistrictThe arts make an invaluable and unique contribution to the educational process and enrichment of an individual’s life. The artist is the creative spark that can inspire one teacher, one classroom, one community at a time. The Decatur Park District is dedicated to stimulating the imaginations of the young and young at heart by offering educational and performing opportunities for individuals aged preschool to adult. However, to continue providing high-quality arts activities, we need your help. We sincerely appreciate the donations of the supporters listed above and ask that you consider a gift to your favorite Park District arts program. For more information, please visit our website at www.decatur-parks.org.
Enjoy the show!
Marie Jagger-Taylor, Cultural Arts Manager
Hooray for Hollywood
Act IOpening
Hooray for Hollywood Mark A. BrymerSoloists: Terry Cunningham, Adam Sollman, Martha Fore, Bob Smith, Jim Harper
ClassicsMoon River John Coates, Jr.
Singing In the Rain Anita KerrSoloist: Mary Lou FergusonDancers: Kevin Althoff & Emma Taylor
Somewhere My Love William SimonQuartet: Karen Driver, Sara Corrigan, TomBunfill,MikeSpeery
Snow, Snow, Snow Mark Bryer
Disney Dominates Hollywood!
Colors of the Wind Mac Huff
Disney Dazzle!Narrator: Marlon Chaney Mac HuffSoloists: George Helms, Geaneen Helms, Alysia Coverstone, Jim Harper
The Lion King Mark BrymerSoloists: Sara Corrigan, Gayle Dees, Katie Bean, Aryn Hinton, Sandie Levandoski, Jack Beaty, Adam Sollman, Sam Bruer
Intermission
Act IIThe Envelope, Please
Sister Act Medley Mac Huff Soloists: Marjorie DeVore, Angie Egbert, Cathy Heneghan For rest Gump Medley Alan Billingsley
My Heart Will Go On Alan BillingsleySoloists:NancyWaltermeyer&TomBunfillDancers: Kevin Althoff, Emma Taylor, Jonathan Reed, Victoria Rossi
Special Guest PerformancesFriday, January 11 Heart and Soul Directed by Mr. Donald Martin
Saturday, January 12 Mt. Zion 6th Grade Sound Directed by Mrs. Deborah Seelhoeffer
Sunday, January 13 Maroa Forsyth Concert Choir Directed by Mr. Christopher Weisenborn Special Feature Anita Gifford, Piano
The Final ActCinemagic! Mac HuffDirector: Randy Wells
Movie Classics: Heart of Rock & Roll! Alan Billingsley
I’ve Had the Time of My Life Mac HuffSoloists: Bob Smith & Alysia Coverstone Dancers: Kevin Althoff, Emma Taylor, Jonathan Reed, Victoria Rossi Hooray for Hollywood (Reprise) Mark Brymer
Greater Decatur Chorale Members
SopranoCathy Anderson Katie Bean Connie BordnerBarbara Cook Alysia CoverstoneTerry CunninghamGayle DeesNancy DowdyKaren DriverAngie EgbertWilma GolembeckChris GrandaJane Hickman Aryn HintonKaren HowardCara RennertCarla SmithNancy WaltermeyerJennie WiseShelley Wooters
Band Members Brian Hilderbrand (Percussionist) Adam Cunningham (Bass)Matt Morgeson (Guitar)
AltoSandra Barnett*Carol BaughmanBrenda BenepeKatherine BetzSandra BosomworthJoan BruerBetty ChapmanSara Corrigan Johanna CoverstoneMarjorie DeVoreMary Lou Ferguson*Martha ForeCathy HeneghanPaula HoveyLynné KuehlSandie Levandoski*Lucille PyattSharon ReynoldsCindy Soebbing Janice Varner
TenorKaren BuckleyTomBunfillGeaneen HelmsMary NeedhamSue Smith*Marilyn Walsh
BaritoneJack BeatySamuel BruerMarlon ChaneyRobert MooreMichael SperryRandy Wells
BassJim Harper George HelmsJames NewcomeDuane PrenticeBob Smith Adam Sollman
DancersKevin AlthoffJonathan ReedVictoria RossiEmma Taylor
* Charter Member, Greater Decatur Chorale
Decatur Park DistrictUpcoming 2013 Cultural Arts Events Activities
January 14 Greater Decatur Chorale Spring Auditions January 26 Father/Daughter Dance Purchase tickets by January 23
January 27 Decatur Park Singers Auditions Call 422-5911 to schedule an appointment
February 16 ValenDine: Dinner and Dancing featuring BAM! Purchase tickets by February 13
March 22 – 24 PERFORM! The Wizard of Oz April 21 Auditions for Young Park Singers Call 422-5911 to schedule an appointment May 3 & 4 Decatur Park District Dance Recital Decatur Civic Center Theater
June 1 & 2 Cookin’ with the Chorale at Fairview Park Special Guests: Decatur Park Singers & Young Park Singers
June 17 – July 28 B.O.S.S. Musical Theatre Program for 1st – 12th grades
June 21– July 17 Dance/Drama Camp for actors and dancers of all ages
July 4 Decatur Park Singers & Young Parks Singers at Nelson Park
July 22 - 29 Jr. Park Singers Camp
July 26 – 28 B.O.S.S./B.O.S.S. Jr. performances
August 7 77th Lantern Parade with performances by the Decatur Park Singers, Young Park Singers and Greater Decatur Youth Band
August 22 & 23 Registration for 2013-14 Dance/Drama Programs
August 26 Greater Decatur Chorale fall/winter semester auditions
Call 422-5911 or visit www.decatur-parks.org for tickets.
The Greater Decatur ChoraleWith ongoing support from generous individual donors and our valued presenting sponsor WAND 17 HD, the Greater Decatur Chorale has delighted audiences with their uplifting musical performances for over 27 years. If you would like to be part of this talented group of vocalists, please call 422-5911 for more information or to schedule an audition time. Auditions for the spring semester will be held on January 14. The spring semester runs from January 21 - June 2.
Director Cyndi Johnson Cyndi Johnson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education (cum laude) from Millikin University. Following graduation, she taught vocal music to Kindergarten - 12th graders in Arthur, Illinois and directed the district’s high school show choirs. She has served as assistant director for the award-winning Mt. Zion show choirs, vocal director for the Decatur Park Singers, and staff instructor for the Eastern Illinois University Show Choir camp. Cyndi currently is a highly respected adjudicator and clinicianforvariousIllinoismusicfestivals.Shecurrentlyteachesfirsttothirdgradegeneral music and produces elementary musicals in the Mt. Zion School District. She also offers private voice lessons, directs her church choir, and produces several cantatas and special features throughout the year. Her love of music is shared with her husband Kevin and children Nate, Gabe and Isaiah. This is Cyndi’s second year directing the Greater Decatur Chorale.
Accompanist Anita GiffordAnitaGiffordgrewupinDecatur,studyingpianowithBonnieJacobsandKayHoffland.After graduating from Stephen Decatur High School, she continued her education at Northwestern University with Professor Laurence Davis. She later completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications at Wheaton College and returned to Decatur, where she met her husband David. The couple has two daughters, Haley and Hannah. Anita enjoys accompanying the Chorale, coordinating worship at Riverside Baptist Church, teaching band and choir at Decatur Christian School, accompanying choirs and soloists at Millikin University and Warrensburg-Latham High School, and teaching private piano lessons.
Please Support the Greater Decatur Chorale! Please show your support for the arts by donating to the Greater Decatur Chorale! Choose from three donor levels: Rhythm ($25), Melody ($50), or Harmony ($100+). Members at each level are listed in the playbill and can be renewed annually. All donations directly support the Greater Decatur Chorale. For more information, please call 421-6648. Prefer to donate online? Visit www.decatur-parks.org and click “Online Donations” under the Quick Links menu.
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