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Eleanor Johnson, Director Shannon Barrett, Choreographer Dan Thomson, Producer Eleanor Johnson, Director Shannon Barrett, Choreographer Dan Thomson, Producer Memorial Hall Steele Indian School Park Phoenix, Arizona May 2, 2015 at 7:00PM May 3, 2015 at 3:00PM Video recording and flash photography are strictly prohibited 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. Our sponsors, donors, advertisers and volunteers help us achieve our mission. Join us! 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 living communities. We are proud to be “the choir that cares.” We are still 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 the DATES What Sweeter Music Featuring Handel’s Messiah with Orchestra SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2015, 3:00 P.M. Mystery & Majesty Featuring Mozart’s Requiem with Orchestra SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016, 3:00 P.M. American Showcase All your favorites and a Mother’s Day surprise SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 & SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2016 AND NVC Central Europe Concert Tour Performing in Munich, Salzburg, Vienna and Prague J U N E 3 0 - J U L Y 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 Call 602-464-4100 for tickets or visit our website CONTACT US NORTHVALLEYCHORALE@G MAIL.COM WWW.NORTHVALLEYCHORA LE.ORG Broadway Salutes America Welcome Carole V. Bartholomeaux, Master of Ceremonies Presentation of Colors Arizona Society Sons of the American Revolution National Anthem Strike Up the Band! Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin Arranged by Mark Hayes Drum Major: Maddie Barrett Irving Berlin’s America Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Choral Arrangement by Roger Emerson Instrumental Arrangement by Paul Murtha There’s No Business Like Show Business Alexander’s Ragtime Band Puttin’ On the Ritz Blue Skies Corey De Tar, Phil Digati, Traci Esposito, Pam Fischer, Paula Ginkel, Peter Johnson, Bonnie Kuettner, Catherine Le, Craig Metzger, Gary Thomson, Randy Weiss Always Katherine Gleason, Joe Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Peter Lourie, Anita Murcko, Margaret Neno, Barb Nicol, Jim Nicol, Angie Schermitzler, Herb Schatell, Stephen Schermitzler, Mark Wallace God Bless America A Salute to George M. Cohan Music and Lyrics by George M. Cohan Choral Arrangement by Jay Althouse Instrumental Arrangement by Michael Frassetti Angela Barrett, Maddie Barrett, Samantha Barrett, Ava Digati, Sophia Digati, Kassidy Johns, Melanie Nyland You’re a Grand Old Flag Give My Regards To Broadway The Yankee Doodle Boy The Music Man Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson Choral Arrangement by Clay Warnick Instrumental Arrangement by Michael Frassetti Seventy Six Trombones Goodnight, My Someone Angie Schermitzler Pick A Little, Talk A Little/Goodnight, Ladies Lida Rose / Will I Ever Tell You Sarah Smith The Wells Fargo Wagon John Prosek, Christine Dermanelian, Phil Digati, Kelly Johnson Till There Was You Kelly Johnson, Stephen Schermitzler Seventy Six Trombones Music Man: David Mancuso Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Music and Lyrics by Don Raye and Hughie Prince Arranged by Ed Lojeski Kelley Jean Bagby, Shannon Barrett, Christine Dermanelian, Traci Esposito, Pam Fischer, Dawn Forkenbrock, Katherine Gleason, Kelly Johnson, Bonnie Kuettner, Claudia Navarrete, Carolyn Nyland, Sarah Smith, Tap Dancer: Melanie Nyland The Music of MGM (A Choral Medley) Vocal Arrangement by Greg Gilpin Instrumental Arrangement by Peter Schmutte That’s Entertainment Music by Arthur Schwartz Lyrics by Howard Dietz San Francisco Music by Bronislau Kaper and Walter Jurmann Lyrics by Gus Kahn The Trolley Song Music by Ralph Blane Lyrics by Hugh Martin Kelley Jean Bagby, Shannon Barrett, Christine Dermanelian, Corey De Tar, Phil Digati, Dawn Forkenbrock, Peter Johnson, Craig Metzger, Claudia Navarrete, Carolyn Nyland, Stephen Schermitzler, Gary Thomson Good Morning Music by Nacio Herb Brown Lyrics by Arthur Freed Additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Shannon Barrett, Corey De Tar, Carolyn Nyland, Stephen Schermitzler Make ‘Em Laugh Music by Nacio Herb Brown Lyrics by Arthur Freed Craig Metzger Over the Rainbow Music by Harold Arlen Lyric by E. Y. Harburg Carolyn Nyland Singin’ In the Rain Music by Nacio Herb Brown Lyrics by Arthur Freed Shannon Barrett, Gary Thomson INTERMISSION Win a Free TRIP to PARIS For only $50, you can win an all-expenses paid trip to Paris, France. See details on back cover of program. Only 500 tickets will be sold! and Buy your Weekend in Paris Raffle Ticket TODAY to win the Paris Gift Basket with French wine and more. Refreshments Complimentary Desserts at your table Purchase coffee, water, soda for only $1.00! GIFT CARD RAFFLE TICKETS ONLY $5 each or 3 for $10 or best value 7 for $20 Winners selected before final curtain, must be present. 1st Prize - $300 in Gift Cards from your favorite area restaurants and stores 2nd Prize - NVC Gift Basket - NVC merchandise and 2 VIP tickets to the 2015 Christmas Concert NVC Merchandise NVC Logo Mugs $8 each or 2 for $15 NVC Logo Ornaments $8 each or 2 for $15 NVC CDs $15 each or 2 for $25 An American Tapestry & We Wish You Christmas Decorative Hand Towels, Designed by B. Hoehne $15 Festive Pet Bandanas $3 - $6 each Jersey Boys Arranged by Mark Brymer December 1963 (Oh, What a Night) Words and Music by Robert Gaudio and Judy Parker Working My Way Back to You Words and Music by Denny Randell and Sandy Linzer Corey De Tar Let’s Hang On Words and Music by Bob Crewe, Denny Randell and Sandy Linzer Corey De Tar, Stephen Schermitzler Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You Words and Music by Bob Crewe and Robert Gaudio Peter Johnson Who Loves You Words and Music by Robert Gaudio and Judy Parker Corey De Tar, Stephen Schermitzler Disney Spectacular Arranged by Mac Huff Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Words by Ray Gilbert Music by Allie Wrubel I’ve Got Not Strings Words by Ned Washington Music by Leigh Harline Melanie Nyland Chim Chim Cher-ee Words and Music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Stephen Schermitzler (Saturday) Smith Graham (Sunday) Step In Time Words and Music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Angela Barrett, Samantha Barrett, Maddie Barrett, Ava Digati, Sophia Digati, Kassidy Johns, Melanie Nyland Heigh-Ho / Whistle While You Work Words by Larry Morey Music by Frank Churchill Gary Ciba, Graham Johnson, Joe Johnson, Craig Metzger, Jim Nicol, John Prosek, Mark Wallace When You Wish Upon a Star Words by Ned Washington Music by Leigh Harline Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Words by Ray Gilbert Music by Allie Wrubel Frozen Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Ava Digati For the First Time in Forever Angela Barrett. Maddie Barrett, Samantha Barrett, Ava Digati, Sophia Digati, Kassidy Johns, Melanie Nyland Love is an Open Door Stephen Schermitzler, Sarah Smith In Summer Charles Hudson Fixer Upper Shannon Barrett, Corey De Tar, Phil Digati, Traci Esposito, Paula Ginkel, Katherine Gleason, Smith Graham, Joe Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Peter Johnson, Catherine Le, Peter Lourie, Craig Metzger, Anita Murcko, Barb Nicol, Carolyn Nyland, Stephen Schermitzler, Sarah Smith, Gary Thomson, Mark Wallace, Randy Weiss Let it Go Carolyn Nyland It’s De-Lovely Music and lyrics by Cole Porter Arranged by Jay Althouse Randy Weiss Forever Motown Maddie Barrett, Shannon Barrett, Corey De Tar, Phil Digati, Traci Esposito, Dawn Forkenbrock, Paula Ginkel, Katherine Gleason, Smith Graham, Joe Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Peter Johnson, Catherine Le, David Mancuso, Craig Metzger, Anita Murcko, Barb Nicol, Carolyn Nyland, Stephen Schermitzler, Sarah Smith, Gary Thomson, Mark Wallace, Randy Weiss Back in My Arms Again Words and Music by Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Eddie Holland Shannon Barrett Reach Out (I’ll Be There) Words and Music by Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Eddie Holland Stephen Schermitzler (Saturday) Smith Graham (Sunday) I Heard It Through the Grapevine Words and Music by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong Peter Johnson What Becomes of the Broken Hearted Words and Music by William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser, and James Dean Shannon Barrett, Corey De Tar, Carolyn Nyland, Stephen Schermitzler Ain’t No Mountain High Enough Words and Music by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson Arranged by Roger Emerson Shannon Barrett, Corey De Tar, Peter Johnson, Carolyn Nyland, Stephen Schermitzler, Sarah Smith North Valley Chorale Eleanor Johnson*, Director Soprano Alto Kelley Jean Bagby Shannon Barrett Mary Ellen Brooks Christine Dermanelian Pam Fischer Traci Esposito Paula Ginkel Dawn Forkenbrock Barbara Hoehne * Jennifer Gibson Mary Ann Iagulli Katherine Gleason Kelly Johnson * Claudia Navarrete Bonnie Kuettner Mary Neuman Catherine Le Randy Weiss Margaret McCarthy Anita Murcko * Margaret Neno * Bass Barb Nicol Gary Ciba Carolyn Nyland Smith Graham Michelle Rorvig Charles Hudson * Carol Rosales * Graham Johnson * Angie Schermitzler Joe Johnson
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