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Briar Cliff University presents

December 7, 2014the catholic franciscan learning place

3303 Rebecca Street • Sioux City, Iowa(712) 279.5200 or (800) 662.3303, ext. 5200 • www.briarcliff.edu

WELCOME

Christmas, more than any other Western holiday, has become for almost all of us a time to celebrate and an opportunity to rejoice. For centuries, Christmas has been the inspiration for a wealth of musical composition, vocal and instrumental, sacred and secular. This spirit of Christmas is reflected in the festive quality of music-making synonymous with celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is in this spirit we offer Christmas at the Orpheum, a program of uplifting seasonal music performed by hundreds of the Siouxland Community’s finest musicians.

Led by the distinguished talents of the Briar Cliff University Singers and Members of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, tonight’s program features the angelic tones of soprano soloist Shannon Salyards, the talents of Jeremy Owens showcased on The Mighty Wurlitzer, and two additional organizations with close ties to our Siouxland community – the Siouxland Choral Artists and Western Iowa Tech Community College Concert Choir. Many hours of musical and logistical preparations have ensued to offer tonight’s ecumenical program which is designed especially for you, our audience.

The theme of tonight’s program, Behold, the Joyful Birth, reflects the joy of Christmas expressed through music that is both exuberant and reflective. During the concert, you may be moved to laughter or tears and surely your heart will be warmed at one moment or another, responses germane to our collective human condition. Certainly one of our goals is to entertain, but the larger theme at work is one of shared inspiration. It seems as though much of contemporary life centers upon that which is immediate as distinct from that which is beautiful. However, the arts mirror the culture of society and your presence here reflects a passion for a higher level of the human experience. Thank you for attending, and on behalf of Briar Cliff University, “Merry Christmas!”

Out of respect to the musicians and because this concert is being recorded, we ask that you turn off any cellular phones, pagers, and watch alarms and refrain from flash photography during the

performance. Thank you for your consideration.

CONDUCTORS

Sean BurtonBriar Cliff University Choirs

Sioux City Symphony OrchestraGrace United Methodist Church Chancel Choir

Russ CliffordMorningside Lutheran Church Celebration Choir

FEATURINGShannon Salyards, sopranoRichard Steinbach, piano

Christmas at the Orpheum is supported, in part, by theIowa Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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CONDUCTORS

Sean BurtonBriar Cliff University Singers

Members of the Sioux City Symphony OrchestraSiouxland Choral Artists

Clinton JohnsonWestern Iowa Tech Community College Concert Choir

FEATURING

Shannon Salyards, sopranoJeremy Owens, harpsichord and organ

Annika Kolbo, sopranoMelissa Brown, soprano

Kayla Schmitz, mezzo-soprano

Christmas at the Orpheum is sponsored in part by The Gilchrist Foundation and Irving Jr. and Carolyn Jensen.

PROGRAM

O Come, All Ye Faithful John Francis WadeArr. David Willcocks

AudienceCombined Choirs

Jeremy Owens, organMembers of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra

Oh Great Mystery Timothy Corlis

Combined ChoirsMarie-Elaine Gagnon, cello

Masters In This Hall Traditional French CarolArr. Don Hart

Bozhidar Shopov, violinMembers of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra

Light from Out of Darkness Brian Pfoltner

III. LullabyCombined Choirs

Shannon Salyards, sopranoMembers of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra

The First Nowell Traditional English CarolArr. David Willcocks

AudienceCombined Choirs

Jeremy Owens, organMembers of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra

Postlude on Mendelssohn David Willcocks

Jeremy Owens, organ

INTERMISSION

Gloria, RV 589 Antonio Vivaldi

I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII.

Combined ChoirsAnnika Kolbo, sopranoMelissa Brown, soprano

Kayla Schmitz, mezzo-sopranoJeremy Owens, harpsichord

Members of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra

Gloria in excelsisEt in terra paxLaudamus teGratias agimus tibiPropter magnam gloriamDomine DeusDomine Fili UnigeniteDomine Deus, Agnus DeiQui tollisQui sedes ad dexteramQuoniam tu solus sanctusCum Sancto Spiritu

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

O Come, All Ye Faithful John Francis Wade

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him Born the King of Angels: O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him Christ the Lord!

Child, for us sinners Poor and in the manger, Fain we embrace thee, with awe and love; Who would not love thee, Loving us so dearly? O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him Christ the Lord!

Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God in the highest: O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him Christ the Lord!

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, Born this happy morning, Jesu, thee be glory given; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing: O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him Christ the Lord!

Words and melody: John Francis WadeArr. David Willcocks© 1961 Oxford University Press.All rights reserved.

Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-703405

The First Nowell English Carol

The first Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep: Refrain: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star, Shining in the east, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light,And so it continued both day and night: Refrain

And by the light of that same star, Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went:Refrain

The star drew nigh to the northwest;O’er Bethlehem it took its rest,And there it did both stop and stayRight over the place where Jesus lay:Refrain

Then enter’d in those wise men three,Full rev’rently upon their knee,And offer’d there in his presenceTheir gold and myrrh and frankincense:Refrain

Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord, That hath made heav’n and earth of naught, And with his blood mankind hath bought: Refrain

Traditional English Carol, Arr. David Willcocks © 1961 Oxford University Press.All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-703405

FEATURED ARTISTS

Dr. Sean Burton is associate professor of music, The Gilchrist Foundation director of choral activities, and division chair of arts and humanities at Briar Cliff University. He also serves as director of music at Grace United Methodist Church, founding artistic director and conductor of the Siouxland Choral Artists, and conductor of the Siouxland Youth Symphony. He has been featured as a guest conductor, clinician, or adjudicator in twenty U.S. states. Recent engagements range from guest conducting the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in Massachusetts to All-State choruses in Alaska and South Dakota. Dr. Burton also possesses international experience, having led choirs on tour throughout Canada, Mexico, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, while performing in some of Western Civilization’s most historic epicenters such as Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Salzburg Cathedral, Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice, the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, and many others. The author of one book and some fifty additional publications, he is emerging as a prominent choral scholar with peer-reviewed presentation credits including state, regional, national, and international conferences of several professional organizations. As Chief Editor of Publications for the National Collegiate Choral Organization, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Choral Scholar, a peer-reviewed scholarly journal, and manages the NCCO Choral Series, a highly selective publisher of new choral music for colleges and universities.

Dr. Burton is formerly conductor of the Nebraska Children’s Chorus Bel Canto and spent the earliest years of his career as the choral and orchestra director at Weston High School in Connecticut. Recently honored in Siouxland Magazine’s inaugural 10 under 40 list, he is also the creator, host, and producer of “Sunday in Siouxland” on KWIT-KOJI FM 90. Dr. Burton earned the Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education, summa cum laude, from The Hartt School – University of Hartford, the Master of Music degree in Conducting, with department honors, from Boston University, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Clinton Johnson is the Director of Choirs and Adjunct Instructor of Music at Western Iowa Tech Community College. He has been a music educator in the area for over six years.During this time he has also acted as counselor, instructor, director, and event planner at the USD Upper Midwest Summer Music Camp. His teaching experience has spanned from Kindergarten to the university level. In addition to his educational work, Johnson has also acted as conductor for various church programs. In his spare time, Johnson is active within the community performing in church choirs, and at community theatres.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Shannon Salyards, soprano, has been featured as a soloist with Opera Omaha, the Omaha Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra, Worthington Area Symphony Orchestra, Hastings Symphony Orchestra, Heartland Philharmonic Orchestra, Nebraska Choral Arts Society, Sioux County Oratorio Chorus, Analog Arts Ensemble, and Nebraska Wind Symphony; in recital for The Joslyn Art Museum, Sioux City Chamber Music Association, Doane College, Hastings College, and the University of Nebraska at Omaha; and on both the Abendmusik and Arts for the Soul concert series’ in Lincoln, Nebraska. Of her performance of Haydn’s Creation for Abendmusik: Lincoln, John Cutler of the Lincoln Journal Star praised her for “the purity and clarity of her vocal instrument,” further stating: “Salyards has excellent diction and was able to vary her voice from strong and convincing…to soft and seductive.” While living in the Boston area, she was engaged as a soloist with the Arden String Quartet, Back Bay Chorale and Orchestra of Emmanuel Music, Boston Orpheus Ensemble, Boston University Choral Society, Brookline Chorus, Marsh Chapel Choir and Collegium, New Music Ensemble of Boston, and at the White Mountain Bach Festival in New Hampshire. Her repertoire as oratorio soloist includes works by Bach, Barber, Bernstein, Brahms, Dubois, Fauré, Handel, Hasse, Haydn, Howells, Mendelssohn, Monteverdi, Mozart, Orff, Schoenberg, Schubert, Schumann, Schütz, and Vaughan Williams. Her operatic repertoire includes Candide, Dido and Aeneas, Die Fledermaus, Gianni Schicchi, Giulio Cesare, La Sonnambula, Lucio Silla, Nixon in China, The Mother of Us All, The Mikado, and The Tragedy of Carmen.

Ms. Salyards is a member of the National Association of Teachers in Singing and currently holds adjunct faculty appointments at Briar Cliff University and Morningside College in addition to an extensive private voice studio. Her prior teaching experiences include the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, Doane College, Hastings College, and the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She earned the BM in Voice Performance, magna cum laude, from St. Olaf College (where she appeared as a soloist with the world-renowned St. Olaf Choir many times) and the MM in Voice Performance from Boston University.

Dr. Jeremy Owens is associate professor of music at Briar Cliff University, organist/pianist at Grace United Methodist Church, and principal keyboardist for the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Owens has performed recitals throughout Alabama, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Dakota, North Carolina, and Tennessee as both soloist and collaborative artist. He also maintains a busy schedule as an adjudicator for piano competitions, master class teacher, and as a freelance accompanist. Prior to his appointment at Briar Cliff University, Dr. Owens spent five years on the faculty of Blue Mountain College in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, where he received the Mississippi Humanities Teacher Award. He earned the Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Concordia College-Moorhead and the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Piano Performance from the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Annika Kolbo earned her bachelor’s degree in art education from Morningside College. Most recently, she performed the role of “Yum-Yum” in the Morningside Lyric Theatre production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado. She is an educator in the Sioux City Community School District and a member of the Siouxland Choral Artists.

Melissa Brown earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in vocal performance from the University of Northern Iowa. Most recently, she performed the role of “Peep-Bo” in the Morningside Lyric Theatre production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado. She is a member of the Siouxland Choral Artists.

Kayla Schmitz earned bachelor degrees in music performance and music education from Wartburg College. Most recently, she performed the roles of “Vivienne” in the Sioux City Community Theatre production of Legally Blonde and “Pitti-Sing” in the Morningside Lyric Theatre production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado. She is an educator in the Storm Lake Community School District and a member of the Siouxland Choral Artists.

BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY SINGERS

With an established choral tradition spanning eight decades, the Briar Cliff University Singers have been lauded at performances in local, regional, national, and international venues. Both the Cliff Singers and Chamber Choir perform a wide variety of choral literature from the finest traditions of Western historical music through ethnic and world music embracing all genres. In addition to a regular concert series through Briar Cliff University’s Department of Music, the Cliff Singers and Chamber Choir perform at university and civic events and collaborate frequently with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra. In May of 2012, the Cliff Singers toured Italy, singing for Pentecost Sunday Mass at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City and performing concerts throughout Rome, Venice, and Assisi, including a prestigious Friday night solo concert at the Basilica of Saint Francis. Briar Cliff University Choral Music is supported, in part, by a grant from The Gilchrist Foundation.

Sarah Ammann Morgan Bathke Dillon Beckmann Erin Bellefeuille Clayton Bengford Lauren BennierJory Boynton Emily Bramlett Mindy Brinkerhoff Emma Bruns Michelle Donner Jonathan Duff Samuel Elbert Lindsay Ferris Kimberly Graff Gabriel Griesel Joey Hartshorn Derek Helget Sewon Kim Anna Koch Jessica Krager

John Krager Bethany Laddusaw Michael McMahan Melanie Mergen Jill Moser JoAnn Parker Emily Patz Anna Pelzer Sonia Perea-Morales Chaunté Pope Nathan Ruehle Austin SampsonSeth Samuelson Maddison Underwood Sarah WheatBrady Yaneff Jennifer Ziegenbein

Dr. Jeremy Owens, accompanist*Denotes Member of Chamber Choir

MEMBERS OF THE SIOUX CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

VIOLIN ISonja BundyKahYee LeeSara KoellingJill WigtonMichelle EdelmanAngela RegierFaith BiermaSarah De Smith

VIOLIN IIJennifer FrensJudy BlighElizabeth BoyerAnne CoppockRuth FrenchVonnie BeckwithGary Fridley

VIOLAFei ChenArian SheetsKelly CosletGary Vander HartElizabeth Soladay

CELLOMarie-Elaine GagnonJohn MayneAndy GoodellMatt ErionAnne Cowley

BASSMark HaarCliff JonesMark Scheffer

FLUTEStephanie KocherEllen Shirley

OBOEHeidi FarrellLynn Gross

CLARINETHolly HaddadDeborah Reeves

BASSOONChris HaakRick Lacy

HORNMichael BergerGraham House

TRUMPETRobert GibsonScott Olson

TROMBONEAlan ArnoldBrad Sparks

TUBAJosh Calkin

HARPAnna Vorhes

TIMPANIDarin Wadley

PERCUSSIONTim HillyerVince Krysl

OPERATIONSRichard Bogenrief

BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY SINGERS

SIOUXLAND CHORAL ARTISTS

The Siouxland Choral Artists is the only selectively auditioned adult chamber choir in the region. Formed by Founding Artistic Director Dr. Sean Burton in 2009, the Choral Artists look forward to becoming a long-term fixture on the Siouxland choral horizon.

Dr. Jeremy Owens, accompanist *Denotes Assistant Conductor/General Manager

Juan Ahumada, Jr. Allison BeumlerEvonne BlankersMelissa BrownJanell DarwinWilliam Darwin, Jr.Lance EhmckeStephen FarrGenise HallowellJulie HlasMary Jane HochderfferClinton JohnsonHeather JohnsonCharity Koehler*Karl KoellingAnnika KolboDelaine KragerKatie LehmannArden Marquardt

Brian MulfordDonald NelsonJudy NelsonMarta NelsonRoger NicholsDavid PhelpsJeff PilgrimKate SaulsburyMatthew SautterKayla SchmitzMary Beth SchmidtDeb SkougeAndrew StonekingTyler TiggesGeri Van Holland Darrin VickMary Margaret WachterAlexander WimmerRachael Wragge

WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR

The Western Iowa Tech Community College Concert Choir is a dynamic group of students that maintain an active performance schedule throughout the year. The group receives many requests to perform for special events on campus, and throughout the community. The WITCC choirs are comprised of music majors and non-music majors, and have performed a variety of music, including masterworks such as: Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs, Fauré’s Requiem, and Schubert’s Mass In G.

Mariah AllenNick BennigsdorfCaitlin BrittenRosana BurrightHonaray ChetBeth DawseyKonnor GillAlex HeathKrystle IrvinAustin Mack

Christine NguyenDeisy NimajaCheryl PerkinsKelsey PeytonRebekah PotterSamuel ReuneyAdam RichJacob SampleJordan SchultzAaron Waples

Mary Jane Hochderffer, accompanist

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSTonight’s program is supported by the following individuals and organizations:

The Gilchrist FoundationIrving Jr. and Carolyn Jensen

William Darwin, Jr.Clinton JohnsonCharity Koehler

David KroghSue Owens

Brian PfoltnerShannon Salyards Burton

Kate Saulsbury

Briar Cliff University Department of MarketingMichael BrauerMandie Mayo

Tiffany McSparranBobbi SwansonAlyssa Utech

Briar Cliff University Department of MusicDr. Mary Day, OSF, Chairperson

Dr. Sean BurtonMr. Robert GibsonDr. Jeremy Owens

Mrs. Shannon Salyards BurtonDr. Richard Steinbach

Briar Cliff University AdministrationBeverly A. Wharton, President

Dr. William Mangan, Vice President for Academic AffairsSharisue Wilcoxon, Vice President for Enrollment Management

Beth Grigsby, Vice President for FinanceLouise Paskey, Vice President for Student Development

Tina Stroud, Interim Vice President for University Relations

SIOUXLAND CHORAL ARTISTS

BRIAR CLIFF MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Briar Cliff University takes pride in the important and active role of music in its academic programs and campus life. With an annual schedule of more than thirty public presentations and an accomplished artist faculty, Briar Cliff’s Music Department exemplifies the unity of musicianship and educational practice needed for success in the real world. Graduates from Briar Cliff’s Music Department make significant contributions in their respective communities: they are teachers and administrators in private and public schools and institutions of higher education; they own and operate private studios; they work as professional concert artists, church musicians, and directors of community theatres; and they are graduate students at major research universities. Briar Cliff University music scholarships recognize and encourage talented student musicians who are looking for a liberal arts education. The BCU Department of Music awards extensive annually renewable scholarships based upon talent and musical leadership. Regardless of major, students can literally sing for their scholarships at Briar Cliff. If you have an interest in Briar Cliff’s music program, feel free to contact Dr. Sean Burton directly by phone at 712.279.5548 or email sean.burton@briarcliff.edu. Your musical future at Briar Cliff University will be filled with inspiration and impact.

ABOUT BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY

Briar Cliff University (BCU), Iowa, is a Catholic Franciscan institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 31 states and nine countries. BCU students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care, compassion and service. BCU’s student-to-faculty ratio is 14-to-1. Briar Cliff offers undergraduate degrees in 32 fields of study, including seven online degree completion programs for working adults. BCU offers graduate programs in several areas, including nursing, business, management and behavior analysis. The university also offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. For more information, visit www.briarcliff.edu

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