Now in our 22nd season the Valley Winds musicians continue to entertain the Bow Valley with joyful music for everyone. We perform a large variety of seasonal music, premiers of new compositions like “Rainbow Through the Rain - a tribute to Bow Valley Resiliency” in 2013, present jazzy dance tunes, invite special guest artists such as the New Zealand Male Choir and Calgary’s Midnight Blue and host charitable events including the Jazzy Christmas on December 12th at the Canmore Legion. Our exciting music program was prepared for you by our renowned Music Directors who are all professional musicians and educators working in the Bow Valley and Calgary together with our dedicated and talented musicians.

A calendar of our 2015 – 2016 season is included on the inside back cover. Tickets go on sale about three weeks before the event. They are available from our website, from O’Canada Soapworks in Canmore, from Alpine Flowers in Banff, and from VWMA members. New this year is a Family Pack of tickets for two adults and all the kids at one low price.

Rehearsals for the Choir are held at St-Michael’s Anglican Church on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Big Band meets on Wednesday evenings, while the Concert Band meets on Thursday evenings. Both are held at Canmore Collegiate High School from 7:30 – 9:30pm. New members are welcomed year-round. Bursaries are available to make membership affordable to all!

For more information on future events or to become a member please visit www.valleywindsmusic.org or email us at info@valleywindsmusic.org.

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Enjoy the show! Rob Hudson, VWMA Executive Board President

The Joy of Music

Program

Alleluia for Our Time words and music by 

Jay Althouse

A Winter Night words and music by 

David Waggoner

Rush music by Samuel R. Hazo

West Side Story music by Leonard Bernstein, 

arr. By Jay Bobcook

Blue Note Special music by Mike Tomaro

Killer Joe music by Benny Goulson

All on a Starry Night words by J. Paul Williams, music by David Graham

Hey Ho! Nobody Home (A ‘Soalin)

traditional British Carol arr. by Donald Patriquin

Intermission

Brass Machine music by Mark Taylo

Moonglow words by Eddie De Lange 

music by Will Hudson

Hip Hug Her music by Al Jackson

Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You

words & music by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio

Lake Isle of Innisfree with Harpist Olivia Ritchie

words by W.B. Yeats  music by Elsie Stephen

The Little Drummer Boy words & music by Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone

Celtic Carol arr. By Robert W. Smith

Amazing Grace arr. By Frnk Ticheli

Jingle All the Way Medley arr.by David T. Clydesdale

CHOIR Soprano

Anita Battrum Laurie Cantello

Sue Chick Denton Margaret Claveau

Sarah Cowan Christine Ernst Anne Forbes Faye Forbes-

Anderson Laura Hampshire

Judy Keturakis Monique Larose Sally MacDonald

Deb Mayberry Brynlyn Moore Sarah Moseley

Wendy Mulligan Monica Neilson

Tish Ogston Carol Pearson Evelyn Powell

Barb Profitt Marilyn Reid

Suzanne Rollason Esther Salzgeber

Mavis Wheatcroft Karen Wohlfarth

Alto Judy Archer

Susan Beckett

Marilyn Croll Lynda Davey

Lee Ann DeCoteau Judy Eshenko

Phillippa Hazell Tracey Henderson

Adrianne Hurst Irene Kis

Janet Kundert Sandy Lecour

Judi Lee Evanne Linnard

Linda Monk Susan Palidis

Shirley Pearson Margaret Purdy

Karen Rollins Julie Ryan

Beulah Schneider Valerie Sullivan

Marion Whitworth

Tenor Rick Anderson

Jordan Crawford Rolf Foster-Jorgensen

John Groeneveld Fred Hall

Karen Keech Nel Keith

Linda Maki Glenn Matthews

Terrance McCaine

List of Performers: Jim Ridley Jason Semenek

Dorn Smith Susan Webb

Bass Bob Bean

Don Cameron Lee de Soto Les Garland Mike Garrett

Matthew Graves Rob Hudson

Tzu K Lee Rick Maki

Eric McAvity Brent McFadyen

Don B Thomas

Piano Tanya Sullivan

Harp Olivia Ritchie

Percussion Stan Horner

Co-Music Directors Sue Chick Denton

Lee Ann DeCoteau

CONCERT BAND Flute

Rika Adachi Twyla Jacobson

Irene Kis Suzanne Lawrence

Judi Lee Kerrie Pain

Barbara Skinner

Bassoon Donna McKown

Clarinet Anita Battrum

Matthew Graves Janet Kundert Andrew Waka-

bayashi Russ Peardon

Saxophone Don Clutsam Cathy Harrop Sabine Klauck

Tzu K Lee Jeffrey McDonald Wayne Schneider

Trumpet Mike Dodd

Fred Hall Linda Maki

Carol Pearson Jeremy Tynedal

French Horn Jane Kaczmer

Trombone Kim Johnson Russ Peardon

Rick Pow Danelle Prescesky

Euphonium Isabella Morland

Evelyn Powell

Tuba Daniel Brown Rob Hudson

Percussion Susan Beckett

Rolf Foster-Jorgensen Norine Hori Stan Horner

Shane Nizinkevich Heather Reese

Nick Tessier

Music Director Shane Nizinkevich

BIG BAND Alto Sax

Mark DeJong Cathy Harrop Sabine Klauck Janet Kundert

Tenor Sax Bob Aishford

Bob Bean Wayne Schneider

Baritone Sax Don Clutsam Tod Gourley

Trombone Kim Johnson

Carol Pearson Amanda Norman Carsten Rubeling

Trumpet Lee Ann DeCoteau

Mark Heard Thomas Krause

Linda Maki Julian Ritchey

Jeremy Tynedal

Rhythm Cheryl Godefroy

Tzu K Lee Craig Lewis

Mark Staniforth

Vocals Lee Ann DeCoteau

Co-Music Directors Mark DeJong

Carsten Rubeling

SUE CHICK DENTON Sue performs in the acclaimed a capella group In the Pink and folk duo hummingBird as well

as orchestra, band, choir, folk, solo and sacred music ensembles. A composer and arranger, she also plays a variety of instruments and teaches music to preschoolers, guitar and ukulele to adults. Sue lives in Canmore with her husband

MARK DEJONG Mark has a Masters in Jazz Studies from Rutgers University. Active as a performer, educator, composer and bandleader, he is a founding member of the New York-based Outer Bridge Ensemble, a co-leader of the Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble, and Both Sides Now with Carsten Rubeling. Mark’s WCMA-nominated cd “The Unknown” garnered praise from around the globe, while his most recent recording “Where Everything is Music” features Juno-winning pianist David Braid.

LEE ANN DECOTEAU Lee Ann began dancing with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet at age 5. A gifted singer and

multi-instrumentalist, Lee Ann’s professional career has spanned the globe with appearances aboard Cruise ships and with bands of every music style. She currently performs with In the Pink, Highstrung, and Moldy Fig Fusion. Lee Ann lives in Canmore with her husband and family.

CARSTEN RUBELING Carsten has a Masters in Jazz Studies from The Aaron Copeland School of Music. His performance and recording credits include works with prominent Canadian stars like Ranee Lee and Michael Kaeshammer. Carsten leads several composition, arranging and performance groups in Calgary and Saskatoon. TANYA SULLIVAN

Tanya was inspired to learn piano at age 8 by her grandmother. She played for

enjoyment and directed the church choir when her children were young. Tanya later began teaching piano and became the Accompanist of the Valley Winds Choir in 2002. She also sings on a cappella pieces. Tanya performs with the a cappella women's group In the Pink.

SHANE NIZINKEVICH Shane is a music educator at heart but his interests take him from Architecture (Pyramids are a popular topic during rehearsals) to the rugged geological formations of the Rockies. Having left the flatlands of Saskatchewan to make his home in Banff, Shane leaves his mark where ever he goes.

2015-2016 Event Calendar

Mayor’s Spotlight on the Arts Canmore Miners Union Hall - September 24th, 2015 at 5:30 pm

New Zealand Male Choir Banff Centre Rolston Recital Hall - September 26th, 2015 at 2:00 pm

Remembrance Day Ceremonies Canmore - November 11th, 2015 at 11:00 am

Halloween Masquerade Dance COAST Canmore Hotel - November 31st, 2015 at 8:00 pm

Winter Concert Canmore COAST Canmore Hotel - December 4th, 2015 at 7:30 pm

Santa Claus Parade of Lights & Festive Fun Banff Cascade Mall - December 5th, 2016 at 2:00 pm

Winter Concert Banff Banff Centre Eric Harvie Theatre - December 6th, 2015 at 2:00 pm

Jazzy Christmas Canmore Legion Three Sisters Branch #3 December 12th, 2015 at 2:00 pm

Spirit in the Mountain Canmore Cave Tours - December 18 – 22, 2016 at 6:00 pm

Spring Dance COAST Canmore Hotel - April 2nd, 2016 at 8:00 pm

Spring Concert Canmore COAST Canmore Hotel—April 29th, 2016 at 7:30 pm

Spring Concert Banff Banff Centre Rolston Recital Hall—May 1st, 2016 at 2:00 pm

Tickets for these events may be purchased using Paypal on our website at www.valleywindsmusic.org, or by cash or cheque at O’Canada Soap-works in Canmore and at Alpine Flowers in Banff. Tickets for the Spirit in the Mountain may be purchased on the Canmore Cave Tour website www.canmorecavetours.com.

Valley Winds: Bringing Music to the Valley for 22 Years

Valley Winds is supported by the following organizations & businesses: Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Town of Canmore, Town of Banff, The Rotary Club of Canmore Foundation, The Banff Canmore Community Foundation, The Banff Centre, Canmore Business and Tourism, Royal Canadian Legion Three Sisters Branch #3, IODE Mount Temple Chapter, Canadian Rockies Public Schools, St-Michael’s Anglican Church, Valbella Gourmet Foods, The Coast Hotel, O’Canada Soapworks, Alpine Flowers, Printing By Dave, Sondy Szymanis, Jon Frolick, and Martin Finnerty.

Executive Officers: Rob Hudson, President Anne Forbes, Vice-President Dorn Smith, Treasurer Carol Pearson, Secretary Les Garland, Choir Representative Linda Maki, Concert Band Representative Bob Aishford, Big Band Representative Rolf Foster-Jorgensen, Member-at-Large Evelyn Powell, Member-at-Large Jason Semenek, Member-at-Large

Thank you to our volunteers and to our generous donors: Milton and Kathie Magness, Bow Valley Olympic Federation, Bob Aishford Real Estate Team, Optimire Consulting and Training Inc, Mike Garret, Craig Lewis, Fred Hall, Robert Hudson Consulting Inc.

To become a donor, please visit www.valleywindsmusic.org.

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