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Annual Christmas Concert Thirty-Fifth2017-2018 Season The Many Moods of Christmas & Other Christmas Favorites Dr. Phyllis W. Anderson, Director Ms. Angela Arrington, Accompanist Ms. Pamela Dillard, Guest Soprano Accompanied by The Aiken Civic Orchestra Mr. Adam DePriest, Conductor Dr. Phyllis Anderson Artistic Director & Conductor Advance Tickets: $15 per adult, age 18 and older. At the Door: Tickets $20 per adult, age 18 and older Children age 17 & under free! Order concert tickets online at www.augustachorale.org or call 706.830.0991 www.augustachorale.org A Word from the Director . DR. PHYLLIS ANDERSON Welcome to our 35th Concert Season! Yes, the Augusta Chorale turns 35 this year. And our concerts this season continue to embrace the dream of our founders “to use every opportunity to bring about awareness of hymns, anthems, spirituals, and the classics. “ Our singers enthusiastically welcome this tradition whether they are trained at the finest music schools or they just love to sing good music! Regardless of our member’s background, the Augusta Chorale trains singers to learn together, work together, and sing together! We believe that our music helps the world to be a better place — for us, our audience, and for those who are touched by our music whether in the public schools, nursing homes, hospitals, churches, concert halls or those who view our website at www.augustachorale.org or our Facebook page. We are committed to singing songs that lift the human heart and spirit. We are continuing our Salute to Unforgettable Singers & Songs for the 2017—2018 season! Our salute to Walter Hawkins during the Spring Concert (Sunday, May 6, 2018) will feature three generations of male singers from Augusta, Georgia. And for the first time in history, the Augusta Chorale will feature the Columbia County Choral Society at the Spring Concert where we will join forces to present The Chariot Jubilee written by Nathaniel Dett. In so doing, we hope that our 35th Season will be just that—Unforgettable! Dr. Phyllis W. Anderson 1 MR. CLEVELAND JONES 2859-1 Tobacco Road Hephzibah, GA 30815 Business Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed Saturday and Sunday Call today to schedule a class (706) 792-1608 WE OFFER: Georgia DUI Alcohol & Drug Programs DUI Risk Reduction class Alcohol & Drug Clinical Evaluations Substance Abuse Treatment Anger Management Sessions Defensive Driving courses Multiple Offender Program Family/Individual Counseling Our alcohol/drug programs are state certified and on the DHR approved registry. 2 3435 Years Years Celebrating Celebrating the the Beauty Beauty of ofSinging Song Mission Goals To celebrate the beauty of song by presenting To attract adults who want to sing a variety diverse and challenging chorale music which of musical styles including classical, gospel, inspires our members and audiences contemporary, popular, & African-American songs Vision To improve the quality of life in the greater To develop a community of singers who Augusta area by sharing our music at every inspire others to experience the joy of singing available venue including performances, concerts, workshops, museums, schools, To inspire children, youth, and other adults to nursing homes, & churches develop their musical abilities by presenting programs in the public schools and beyond Dr. Phyllis W. Anderson, Director Ms. Angela Arrington, Accompanist P. O. Box 14716, Augusta, GA 30919-0716 706.830.0991 706.836.9426 www.augustachorale.org 3 Congratulations and Best Wishes Augusta Chorale Celebrating Your 35th Season Charter Members Maj. Dorothy E. Lowry (Ret.) Sgt. Keela M. Lowry Sgt. Deborah W. Dancy Sgt. Anita Bryant Curtis Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation 4 Congratulations to our Mother "Rheba Guest" Celebrating her 2 year anniversary with the Augusta Chorale Keep fulfilling your dreams, You are indeed a phenomenal woman 5 6 Best Wishes The Augusta Chorale Augusta Chapter Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Motto: “Serving Youth And Adults” President – Lady Diane Stallings 1st Vice President – Lady Yvonne Shaw 2nd Vice President – Lady Elizabeth Jones Members Lady Angie Abraham Lady Christine Miller Betts Lady Mary Brown Lady Betty Bryant Lady Cathy Cancer Lady Beverly Crawley Lady Monica Gaines Lady Arma Gerald Lady Willie Harrell Lady Pamela Haynes Lady Deidra Jarmon Lady Faye Johnson Lady Carolyn Johnson Lady Lurene Johnson Lady Julie Jones Lady Judy Lamback Lady Jacqueline Lawrence Lady Millicent Mazyck Lady Dianne Murphy Lady Patricia Roberts Lady Virginia Samuels Lady Vivian Sylvester Lady Carolyn Thorpe Lady Shirley Tucker Lady Tabatha Tucker Lady Monique Walker Lady Icyphine Welcher Lady Johnetta Williams Lady Juanita Williams 7 2031 Gordon Highway Augusta, Georgia 30909 Phone: (706) 733-9411 • Fax: (706) 733-6141 www.malcolmcunninghamchevrolet.com 8 9 10 Congratulations and Best Wishes Augusta Chorale • Same Day Tax Preparation • One Day Refund Anticipation Loans • No wait Express Drop-Off Service • $10 Referral Fees • Electronic Filing Service with NO up-front • Competitive Pricing fees • Bookkeeping Services • Free State Tax Return Preparation with • Price Sheets Federal Return • Se Habla Espanol Corporate Office: Office Hours: 1139 Druid Park Ave Monday-Friday 10:00am-9:00pm Augusta, GA 30904 Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm 706.736.4601 11 Best wishes Mark Smith on your endeavors with the Augusta Chorale AUGUSTA EVANS EFFINGHAM COUNTY 624 Ellis St. 4759 Washington Rd. 125 S. Laurel St. Augusta, GA 30901 Evans, GA 30809 Springfield, GA 31329 706-288 1066 706-722-8334 912-754-0786 Thank you Augusta Chorale For your gift of music! Bubbles Laundromat 3205 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30909 (Across from Georgian Place Apartments) Tel: (706) 910-9666 Hours: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday—Thursday 7:00 AM - Midnight Friday—Saturday Local woman owned and operated since 2000! 12 13 14 Phyllis W. Anderson, Artistic Director, is a music specialist at Baker Place Elementary School, Grovetown, Georgia. She has earned a Bachelor of Music degree in music education from Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia; a Master of Arts degree in music theory from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and a Phyllis W. Anderson, artistic director, A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Doctor of Musical Arts in music education from The University of Dr. Phyllis Anderson first stepped on the red clay of Georgia in 1978. Georgia in Athens, Georgia. She is music consultant at Good Hope While completing her master's degree at Ohio State University, she was Baptist Church. She is a member of National Association for Music invited to apply for the position as choir director of Paine College in Education (NAfME), American Chapter of the Links, Inc., Delta Augusta, Georgia. During the interview with the then president, Dr. Kappa Gamma Society, and the Professional Association of Georgia Julius S. Scott, Jr., she felt an instant connection with the college. In her Educators (PAGE). words, "I came. I fell in love (with Paine College). I stayed." Under the Dr. Anderson and her husband, Walter Wesley Anderson, Jr. live in direction of Dr. Anderson, the Paine College Concert Choir produced Martinez. They have one son, Joseph. acclaimed performances including Vivaldi's Gloria; Mozart's Regina Coeli, and Handel's Messiah. During her tenure, the citizens of Augusta packed into the Gilbert–Lambuth Memorial Chapel and even stood in the vestibule to hear the glorious music that she and her students produced. A master teacher, she was gifted to teach students new to the classics. She led her students to perform Bach and Beethoven with poise and confidence which is evident in the choir's 1984 live recording of Handel's Messiah. After working as a tenured Associate Professor of Music at Paine College for 13 years, Dr. Anderson headed for her next great challenge – motherhood and teaching little children. The warm, caring staff at Grovetown Elementary School, Grovetown, Georgia, was just the place for the former professor and new mother. The staff embraced her, and she learned from them. It was at Grovetown Elementary that Dr. Anderson's 2-year old son began taking Suzuki violin from Mrs. Lois Akins, Grovetown parent and Founder of the Suzuki Strings of Augusta (SSA). Dr. Anderson’s relationship with SSA eventually moved beyond being a Suzuki parent. In 2009, Dr. Anderson invited the SSA Senior Ensemble to provide string accompaniment for the Augusta Chorale’s production of Handel’s Messiah. The Senior Ensemble accompanied the Chorale from 2009 until 2015. Dr. Anderson has earned three degrees: B. S. Norfolk State University; M. A., Ohio State University; and the D. M. A., University of Georgia. She was voted "Teacher of the Year" at Euchee Creek Elementary (Grovetown, Georgia) and at Paine College. In 2016, She was honored by the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) for her work as a music specialist in the Columbia County Schools for teaching young children for approximately three decades. She is a member of Friendly Church of God in Christ and serves as a music consultant and staff member at Good Hope Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia. She is a member of Music Educators National Conference, American Chapter of the Links, Inc., Delta Kappa Gamma Society, and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. She and her husband, Walter Anderson of Steubenville, Ohio, have one son, Joseph Wesley. In 2007, the Augusta Chorale invited Dr. Anderson to return to the podium as the artistic director. During her tenure, the Chorale has performed quality repertoire, presented excellent concerts and performances including the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, public schools, veteran homes & hospitals, churches, and civic events. Under her leadership, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History presented a special exhibition of “The Augusta Chorale 1983 - 2015, 32 Years Celebrating the Beauty of Song,” during March 1 – 31, 2015. Angela Arrington, piano accompanist, The Augusta Chorale salutes Ms.