A NOTE FROM WCU PRESIDENT PHYLLIS CRAMER

Merry Christmas!

Maestro Brusubardis has compiled a repertoire of traditional and familiar songs of the season to inspire you and lift your spirits. These pieces have worldwide appeal as they have been passed down through the generations and sung throughout the world. As much as we enjoy harmonizing as a group, it gives us even greater pleasure to share our voices with you. Your participation, as an audience, brings the wondrous experience full circle.

We invite you to join us [even on stage] again on March 29 when we present Handel’s Messiah in memory and tribute to Fred and Joanne Portz, former members and community philanthropists. In May, we are looking forward to presenting familiar choruses from stage and screen. You won’t want to miss it! And… if you wish to sing with us, auditions will be held in the third week of January.

We are always grateful for the gifts given by our sponsors, donors, advertisers and volunteers who keep our organization viable. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Warmest wishes to you, your families, and friends for a joyous holiday and prosperous New Year!

Phyllis Cramer President, Waukesha Choral Union

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ABOUT WAUKESHA CHORAL UNION

Waukesha Choral Union has been musically active in the community for over 60 years. WCU was featured in WISN-TV’s Season to Celebrate broadcast during Christmas of 2011. Originally a combination of Carroll College students and community singers, WCU took its present form as an auditioned choir in 1978. Recent collaborative partners include the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Bel Canto Chorus, Milwaukee Choristers, Carroll University Choirs, and the choirs of Waukesha South High School, Muskego High School, and Hartford Union High School.

MISSION

The Waukesha Choral Union will challenge, enrich, and engage its singing members, audiences, and community through the pursuit of excellence and a variety of programming. The WCU mission includes expansion of the effectiveness of its educational efforts throughout Waukesha County through collaboration.

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2 Waukesha Choral Union Joy To The World 3 WAUKESHA CHORAL UNION 2014/15 LEADERSHIP TEAM

OFFICERS Phyllis Cramer...... President Mary Carvalho...... President-Elect Barbara Miller...... Treasurer Susan Wallenslager...... Secretary Mary Stephani...... Immediate Past President

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O Come, All Ye Faithful Christ, by highest heav’n adored, O come, all ye faithful, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Joyful and triumphant, Late in time behold him come O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Offspring of a virgin’s womb: Come and behold him Born the King of Angels: Veiled in flesh the God-head see, Hail th’incarnate Deity! O come, let us adore him, Pleased as man with man to dwell, O come, let us adore him, Jesus, our Emmanuel. O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King. OPEN - COLOR Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! 7.625 x 4.625 Sing all ye citizens of heav’n above; Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Glory to God Light and life to all he brings, In the highest: Risen with healing in his wings;

O come, let us adore him, Mild he lays his glory by, O come, let us adore him, Born that man no more may die, O come, let us adore him, Born to raise the sons of earth, Christ the Lord! Born to give them second birth.

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, Hark! The herald angels sing Born this happy morning, Glory to the new-born King. Jesu, to thee be glory giv’n; Word of the Father, Joy To The World Now in flesh appearing: Joy to the world! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King, O come, let us adore him, Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room, O come, let us adore him, And heav’n and nature sing, O come, let us adore him, And heav’n and nature sing, Christ the Lord! And heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Joy to the world! the Savior reigns: Hark! The herald angels sing Let men their songs employ; Glory to the new-born King; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and Peace on earth and mercy mild, plains God and sinners reconciled: Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Joyful all ye nations rise, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. Join the triumph of the skies, With th’angelic host proclaim, He rules the world with truth and grace, Christ is born in Bethlehem. And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, Hark! The herald angels sing And wonders of His love, Glory to the new-born King. And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love.

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This list recognizes contributions received from September, 2013 to November, 2014. Maestro ($2500 and above) David & Laura Gorden** Anthony and Andrea Bryant Family Fund Juanita Gorden** The Family of Fred & Joanne Portz Pat and Tom Gregory Waukesha County Community Foundation Sidney & Virginia Jones ~ Dale & Gay Knutson ~ Conductor ($1000 to $2499) Judith McFarland ~ Arts Waukesha Gladys Manke** A donation in memory of James L. and Dorothy Traci & Joseph Piatt ~ Goff Frisch Sharon Pitchman ~ Digital Intelligence, Inc., Community Fund Michael & Mary Ratzburg ~ Elizabeth S. Bishop Charitable Fund Arnold & Elizabeth Ray ~ Eugene & Martha Nester ~ Paul & Kathleen Rempe ~ Mary Stephani Lana Reyer ~ Wisconsin Arts Board Daniel Schurilla ~ Tom & Signy Smith** Randle-Dable-Brisk Soloist ($500 to $999) Sally Schwartz** Funeral, Cremation & Preplanning Services Barbara Miller Wendy Stippich US Bank Lygia & David Topolovec 1110 S. Grand Avenue, Waukesha (262) 547-4035 Waukesha State Bank Glenn & Ruth Vanhaitsma ~ Mary Ann Wolfe** Chorister ($250 to $499) Supporting the Arts in Our Community for Generations Tom and Paula Custis** Friends (<$25.00) Lee & Cathleen Brisk Owners/Funeral Directors John Gustafson John True Thomas Harbeck in Memory of Lily Martin Dable Funeral Director Peter G. Sarles; Sarles Family Trust ~ **Signifies individuals who made contributions Richard (Dick) Smith** ~ in memory of JoAnn Portz www.waukeshafunerals.com C. Richard and Carol J. Snook Family ~ Signifies individuals who made contributions Alan Thompson in memory of Alan Thompson UWM Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry ~ Avalon Square Larry & Susan Wallenslager** ~ Patron ($100 to $249) Robert Brown Family ~ Carroll University Mathematics Dept. ~ A Masterpiece in Senior Living Carol DeCoster ~ GE Foundation Matching Gift Practical Club Douglas & Rena Thompson ~ “A Full Service Agency” Transunion (on behalf of Douglas Thompson) ~ US Bank Matching Gift Anne Wandler James Ward Life Accompanist ($25 to $99) Health Mark & Karen Aamot** ~ Kathryn Bokowy ~ Auto Marilyn Bradley** Home Pat Brenckle Senior Apartments  Assisted Living  Specialty/Memory Care Greg & Larilyn Carpenter** Business Carroll University ~ Farm At Avalon Square, we’ve transformed senior Cash Contributions ~ living into an art. Nestled in the heart of historic Margaret Crowley downtown Waukesha, Avalon Square offers G. Allen & Elizabeth Daily ~ Jan Davis** premier access to a vibrant, urban lifestyle. Avalon Square Eugene & Shirley Haugse ~ Michael & Dalya Horowitz ~ 1674 Old School House Rd. Ste. 102 Call or visit us today! 222 Park Place Earl & Sarah Hudson ~ Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Waukesha, WI 53186 Pat and Charlie Hummel 262-326-1387 www.avalonsquare.com 262.446.9300 GE Foundation 16 Waukesha Choral Union Joy To The World 17 COLOR

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SING WITH WAUKESHA CHORAL UNION

The Waukesha Choral Union derives its strength and quality from its members’ passion for singing and is always seeking new voices interested in: • Improving your singing ability • Performing Handel’s Messiah with an orchestra • Exploring new musical genres • Socializing with other singers ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS • Being a part of a growing, dynamic arts organization To schedule an audition please call (414) 297-9310 or email [email protected]. Linden Ridge Linden Heights On the Mukwonago Campus On the Waukesha Campus REHEARSALS MEMORY CARE HOMES Tuesday nights at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2016 Center Road, Waukesha, WI Linden Court Linden Court Linden Court On the Mukwonago On the New Berlin On the Waukesha Campus Campus Campus VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Waukesha Choral Union is always in need of an extra pair of hands. SKILLED NURSING CARE Call (414) 297-9310 or email [email protected] to help out. Menomonee Falls Mukwonago New Berlin Waukesha

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WCU Salutes the Organizations that make Our Community Strong! Nonprofits provide added value to Southeastern Wisconsin. We are proud to be part of the landscape of organizations that add joy to everyone’s life. Please review this brief list of cultural groups who share our unique commitment:

• The Bach Chamber Choir, specializes in Renaissance, Baroque and Classical period music. www.bachchoirmilwaukee.com

• Carrol University, presenting musical performances from its talented music majors. www.carroll.edu

• Pewaukee Lake Water Ski Club is a high energy group that delights audiences with its choreographed dance on water. www.plwc.org

• Waukesha Area Symphonic Band dedicates itself to performing outstanding music for strings and percussion. www.wasband.org

• Waukesha Civic Theatre performs quality stage productions in the Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre Building on Main Street. www.waukeshacivictheatre.org

• Wisconsin Philharmonic Orchestra is dedicated to presenting exceptional symphonic music to Waukesha and surrounding communities. www.wisphil.org

• Wisconsin Public Radio is a civic and cultural resource dedicated to enlightening and enriching its listeners. www.wpr.org

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