North Valley Chorale Eleanor Johnson, Director

Stephen Schermitzler, Associate Director

Hallelujah!! Chaparral Christian Church

Scottsdale, Arizona

December 8, 2013 3:00PM

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North Valley Chorale

The North Valley Chorale (NVC) is a voluntary, non profit (501 (c)(3)) organization dedicated to the cultural, musical, and social enrichment of metropolitan Phoenix and its surrounding communities.

We serve all segments of our community by providing affordable and accessible performances of choral music from many traditions, eras, and cultures. Our repertoire ranges from classical to pop and Broadway.

We reach out into the community to serve and lift up those who are

suffering and in need. During the holidays and throughout the year we share the gifts of music, companionship and goods with those who are needy, ill or homeless and their caregivers. This season we are proud to partner with UMOM shelters, the Banner Alzheimer Institute (BAI), St. Matthew School and several senior communities. We are “The choir that cares.”

We are looking for a few good singers. NVC practices on Wednesday evenings at the Phoenix Boys Choir, 1131 E. Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ.

Visit us on the web for more information about the NVC.

Call (602) 992 7095 to schedule an audition.

Save these dates:

Mozart Matinee Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.

All Saints Lutheran Church 16549 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Broadway On Parade Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Mother's Day Matinee Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park

300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ

Call 602.464.4100 for reservations and information

E M A I L : N O R T H V A L L E Y C H O R A L E @ G M A I L . C O M

W W W . N O R T H V A L L E Y C H O R A L E . O R G

George Frideric Handel

Messiah Part One Christmas and Hallelujah Chorus

Kelly Johnson, soprano

Shannon Barrett, alto Claudia Navarrete, alto

Eric Thomson, tenor Matthew Johnson, bass

(Please hold all applause until the conclusion)

Overture Orchestra

Comfort Ye my people Tenor

Ev’ry valley shall be exalted Tenor

And the glory of the Lord Chorus

Thus saith the Lord Bass

But who may abide the day of His coming? Bass

And He shall purify Chorus

Behold, a virgin shall conceive Alto

O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion Alto & Chorus

For unto us a Child is born Chorus

Pastoral Symphony Orchestra

There were shepherds abiding in the field Soprano

And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them Soprano

And the angel said unto them Soprano

And suddenly there was with the angel Soprano

Glory to God Chorus

Then shall the eyes of the blind be open’d Alto

He shall feed His flock like a shepherd Alto & Soprano

His yoke is easy, and His burden is light Chorus

Hallelujah Chorus

Intermission

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With selections from today's program

American Tapestry Featuring Americana favorites

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Eddie Pola and George Wyle (arr.) Gregory Zduniak

Nativity Carol John Rutter

Sarah Smith

Shepherd’s Pipe Carol John Rutter

Ethan DePuy

O Holy Night Adolphe Adam (arr.) Michael Frassetti

Stephen Schermitzler

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane

Carolyn Nyland

Sing along with NVC!

We Need a Little Christmas

Medley arranged by Don Marsh

We Need a Little Christmas

Jerry Herman

Haul out the holly, Put up the tree before my spirit falls again.

Fill up the stocking. It may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now, For we need a little Christmas right this very minute,

Candles in the window, carols at the spinet, Yes we need a little Christmas right this very minute.

It hasn’t snowed a single flurry But Santa dear we’re in a hurry so

Climb down the chimney, Turn on the brightest string of lights I’ve ever seen.

Slice up the fruitcake. It’s time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough, For we need a little Christmas right this very minute,

Candles in the window, carols at the spinet, Yes we need a little Christmas right this very minute.

We need a little Christmas now, We need Christmas now!

It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas

Meredith Wilson

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Everywhere you go.

Take a look in the five and ten Glistening once again

With candy canes and silver lanes a-glow. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas,

Toys in every store. But the prettiest sight to see

Is the holly that will be On your own front door.

A pair of hopalong boots and pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben.

Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Is the hope of Janice and Jen.

And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go.

There’s a tree in the grand hotel, One in the park as well,

The sturdy kind that doesn’t mind the snow. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Soon the bells will start, And the thing that will make them ring

Is the carol that you sing, Right within your heart,

Right within your heart, Your heart!

The Christmas Song Mel Torme and Robert Wells

Kelly Johnson, Carolyn Nyland, Shannon Barrett, Claudia Navarrete Sarah Smith, Robert Heyde, Ethan DePuy, Stephen Schermitzler

We Need a Little Christmas (reprise)

Jerry Herman

Haul out the holly, Put up the tree before my spirit falls again.

Fill up the stocking. It may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now, For we need a little Christmas right this very minute,

Candles in the window, carols at the spinet, Yes we need a little Christmas right this very minute.

We need a little Christmas now, We need Christmas now!

Christmas Bells Are Ringing Medley arranged by Mark Hayes

Ding Dong! Merrily on High Sixteenth-century French Carol Words: George R. Woodward

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Words: Henry W. Longfellow Music: John Calkin

Carol of the Bells

Leontovich / Wilhousky

North Valley Chorale Eleanor Johnson, Director *

* North Valley Chorale Board Member

Orchestra

Violin 1

Sarah Schreffler

Priscilla Benitez

Violin 2

Lali Breen

Katrina Becker

Viola

Allyson Wuenschel

Dr. Carolyn Broe

Cello

Debra Pearson

Marguerite Salajko

Oboe

Laura Arganbright

Season Summers

Clarinet

Carl Chivers

Bassoon

John Friedeman

Flute

Lee Chivers

Angie Schermitzler

Organ

Sue Mullane

Trumpet

Oswaldo Zapata

Josh Coffey

Trombone

Lisa Lizanec

Seth Bartschi

Horn

Rebecca Ferris Conrad

Robbie Buss

Percussion

Maryanne Kremer-Ames

Shirley Phillips

Soprano Barbara Hoehne *

Julie Hull Kelly Johnson * Catherine Le Margaret McCarthy Anita Murcko * Margaret Neno * Carolyn Nyland Michelle Rorvig Carol Rosales * Sarah Smith Diane Sullivan Diane Williamson

Tenor Grant Deger Ethan DePuy Phil Digati Robert Heyde Gervais Neno Andy Pappas Herbert Schatell Eric Thomson

Alto Kathy Barkhimer

Shannon Barrett Christine Dermanelian Katherine Gleason Mary Hungate * Sharon Meddles Claudia Navarrete Mary Neuman Liz Saunders * Pam Thompson

Bass Charles Hudson * Graham Johnson * Joe Johnson Peter Johnson Matthew Johnson Craig Metzger John Prosek Stephen Schermitzler Gary Thomson * Mark Wallace

In Appreciation Choreography Shannon Barrett

Recording Engineers Gregory Zduniak Troy Mercer Wardrobe Barbara Hoehne

Tech Crew Graham Johnson Dan Thomson Dave Dermanelian Troy Mercer Jim Nicol House Manager Karen Thomson Tickets Frank Thompson Cathy McCarthy Sharon Morrison Riley Wetter Raffle Sales Marty Murphy Barb Nicol Liz Petrus Tom Petrus

Merchandise Sales Mary Ellen Brooks Sue Metzger Sharon Namie Anna Pappas Jane Prosek Dan Thomson Kristen Wetter Ushers Angela Barrett Madeline Barrett Samantha Barrett Ava Digati Sophia Digati Patty Hutton Jack Namie Justin Nyland Melanie Nyland Rehearsal Facilities Phoenix Boys Choir Advance Ticket Sales Graham Johnson Pam Thompson Kathy Barkhimer

Fund Raising Margaret Neno Anita Murcko

Program Charles Hudson Anita Murcko

Program Advertising Kathy Barkhimer Michelle Rorvig Publicity and Marketing Graham Johnson Carole V. Bartholomeaux

Volunteer Coordination Graham Johnson Karen Thomson Photography Herb Schatell Mark Wallace

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Our lives go on in endless song

above earth's lamentations. We hear the real, though far-off hymn.

How can we keep from singing?

Robert Wadsworth Lowry, 1869

Anita and Mark on December 30, 1988, Pittsburgh, PA

Celebrating 25 years of magical memories, medicine and making beautiful music together. Keep singing and praying together.

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What a wonderful year of music making we've had together!

Who can forget what heights we reached in "Wicked" ? You never cease to amaze me with your enthusiasm, resilience,

determination and insistence that all you do is your best.

When I think of the hours spent learning music in rehearsals or with the help of your CDs---at home, in the car, running,

walking the dogs, etc. or the time spent learning all the movement incorporated into the music---I can only say a huge THANK YOU to you and to your understanding families.

Every choir director should be so blessed!

We've worked so hard for this concert...enjoy every moment of

it. As it says in "Before the Marvel of this Night" and I quote....

Awake the listening world with song Eleanor

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Become a Friend of NVC TODAY. Just complete the registration card in your program and return to NVC

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www.northvalleychorale.org

North Valley Chorale

presents

Mozart MatineeSunday, March 2nd, 2014 at 3:00 pm

All Saints Lutheran Church15649 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85022

Adults - $20 Students/Seniors - $15