NATIONAL Veterans Day Tribute Concert
WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL NOVEMBER 11, 2018 5 PM a letter from president jimmy carter
November 11, 2018 national Veterans Day Tribute Concert AT WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL NOVEMBER 11, 2018 • 5 PM
from the dean: our vision
As a cathedral that claims a national role, identifies itself as a house of prayer for all people, and is located in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, Washington National Cathedral desires to be a spiritual home for those who have served, their families, and the military community. From its institutional beginnings, the Cathedral has held high regard for military service. Through the building itself, as well as worship services and commemorations, this institution has honored military service through two world wars and, to date, conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, and other places around the world. For almost seventeen years, our country has been in a constant state of military conflict. Thousands of men and women have served in the US Armed Forces. They and their families deserve our respect and support. Across the generations, some of those who have served have found it difficult to reintegrate into civilian life. For these individuals, and those who care for them, the Cathedral seeks to be a source of comfort and God’s healing love for veterans, their families, and active duty men and women. Whether you are military or civilian, we hope that tonight’s tribute will inspire you to offer your support to this community. The freewill offering collected tonight will go to support veterans and military ministries here at the Cathedral. Email [email protected] or visit cathedral.org/veterans to learn more.
above leading a cathedral delegation, dean randy hollerith, along with former secretaries of the navy paul ignatius and john dalton, and the hon. gail west, former deputy assistant secretary of the air force, participated in a wreath- laying ceremony at arlington national ceremony in september. cathedral veterans & military initiatives
roll of honor Cathedrals and churches around the world commemorate the lives and courage of those who served their country by maintaining Rolls of Honor. Enroll a friend or family in the Cathedral’s Roll of Honor at: cathedral.org/veterans. military recognition sundays On the first Sunday of the month, those in active duty, veterans, and their families are recognized with prayers and special opportunities for reflection. Beginning December 4, 2018. service and sacrifice tours Learn how sculpture, stained glass, needlework, and other elements of the Cathedral, including War Memorial Chapel, commemorate military service. To learn more, contact [email protected]. veterans tribute concert This annual event recognizes veterans and their families and is available online to reach those around the globe with a desire to lift up those who have served. blessing of the bikes with rolling thunder Each Memorial Day weekend, the riders of Rolling Thunder fill the Cathedral’s west front courtyard to receive a welcome and blessing. (Friday, May 24, 2019). independence day pilgrimage At midnight on July 3rd, journey through the Cathedral Nave toward freedom with leaders from Vet Church. pilgrimages and retreats Chaplains, veterans, active duty military, caregivers, families, and others are invited into the sacred space of the Cathedral for a journey of spiritual reflection and healing. Learn more atpilgrimages@ cathedral.org. partnership events In partnership with military-serving organizations, the Cathedral hosts special membership events, including the Blue Star Families Gargoyle Tour and the Team Red White And Blue National Cathedral Stairclimb. special services The Cathedral is host to special services such as the annual Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (anzac) service and Veterans Day weekend services. top and bottom: scenes from the annual ‘blessing of the bikes’ with rolling thunder on memorial day weekend. middle: a veterans pilgrimage gathers for reflection in war memorial chapel. NATIONAL Veterans Day Tribute Concert AT WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL NOVEMBER 11, 2018 • 5 PM program coming home medley Chaise Lounge, “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers welcome — why today; why this place The Very Rev. Randolph Hollerith
100th anniversary of armistice “Let’s all be Americans” President Woodrow Wilson, General John J. Pershing, Admiral George Dewey, Irving Berlin
Please to sing stand, as you are able. god bless america God Bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans white with foam. God Bless America, my home sweet home. God Bless America, my home sweet home.
Please sit. veterans story: why i served veterans story: family in service shenandoah arr. James Herb Cathedral Singers veterans story: call to service veterans story: flags of valor be still, my soul arr. Mack Wilberg “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers veterans story: commanders-in-chief
“thank you” Emy Cee, singer/songwriter veterans story: memorials veterans story: rebuilding “triggers” Soldier Hard, rapper veterans story: being a veteran my country, ‘tis of thee arr. Wilberg “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers veterans story: oath of enlistment it is well worth my soul arr. Ryan Nolin “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers
We will be taking a free will offering to support the Cathedral’s Veterans Ministries. You may also “text to give” by texting the amount you want to give and “veterans” to: 202-856-9005 (example: text “50 veterans”) salute to our veterans “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers
Please stand when your branch of service plays. benediction Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben america, the beautiful arr. Michael McCarthy “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra and Cathedral Singers All join to sing the final stanza: O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed His grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! performers
“THE PRESIDENT’S OWN” MARINE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the U.S. Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Its mission is unique—to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Because of the demands of this unique mission, “The President’s Own” is known to have included strings when performing for major White House events as far back as 1878 and during the directorship of John Philip Sousa. An orchestra taken from within the Marine Band also gave regular concerts at the Marine Barracks music hall in Washington, D.C., as early as 1893. In addition to its regular appearances at the White House, the Marine Chamber Orchestra performs concerts during both an annual showcase series and summer series. Performing a wide variety of music from the staples of the orchestral repertoire to modern works, Broadway, and light classical selections, these concerts give patrons a virtual glimpse inside the Executive Mansion. The musicians of the Marine Chamber Orchestra are frequently highlighted in solo performances and also participate in chamber ensemble recitals and educational outreach programs that feature a variety of smaller instrumental groups. Whether performing for presidents, heads of state, concert patrons or students across the National Capital region, the music of “The President’s Own” Marine Chamber Orchestra is the music of America.
director french horn violin double bass Col Jason K. Fettig, SSgt Joseph Cradler, MSgt Janet Bailey, *+MGySgt Aaron Clay, Manchester, N.H. Fairfax, Va. McLean, Va. Fairmont, W.V. +GySgt Jennifer Paul, GySgt Christopher Franke, GySgt Eric Sabo, flute Phoenix, Ariz. MGySgt Betsy Hill, Algonquin, Ill. Springfield, Va. SSgt Claire Ross, *SSgt Karen Johnson, Shepherdstown, W.V. harp SSgt Kara Santos Grand Rapids, Mich. Gilbert, Ariz. MGySgt Karen Grimsey, Iowa City, Iowa GySgt Douglas Quinzi, SSgt Sara Matayoshi, Wheaton, Ill. Las Cruces, N.M. Richmond, Ill. oboe GySgt Erika Sato, *Principal *+MGySgt Leslye Barrett, trombone Portland, Ore. +=Section leader Liberty, Mo. MSgt Darren Bange, GySgt Chaerim Smith, MGySgt = Master Gunnery GySgt Joseph DeLuccio, Reisterstown, Md. Houston, Texas Sergeant Vernon, N.J. SSgt Russell Sharp, Mustang, Okla. SSgt Foster Wang, MSgt = Master Sergeant b-flat clarinet Douglaston, N.Y. GySgt = Gunnery Sergeant bass trombone SSgt Meaghan Kawaller, +MGySgt Peter Wilson, SSgt = Staff Sergeant Centreville, Va. SSgt Daniel Brady, Morgantown, W.V. Dallas, Texas GySgt Joseph LeBlanc, viola Honolulu, Hawaii tuba SSgt Sarah Hart, *+MGySgt John Cradler, bassoon St. Louis, Mo. *+MGySgt Christopher Lake Mills, Wis. *MSgt Christopher Shieh, McFarlane, Williamsville, N.Y. percussion Upper Marlboro, Md. SSgt David Young, SSgt Michael Hopkins, GySgt Tam Tran, Clarksville, Md. Raleigh, N.C. Appleton, Wis. MSgt Thomas Maloy, cornet/trumpet cello *MGySgt Matthew Harding, Clinton, N.Y. *+SSgt Charlaine Prescott, North Dartmouth, Mass. +GySgt Gerald Novak, Alexandria, Va. GySgt Amy McCabe, Alamogordo, N.M. SSgt Caroline Bean Stute, Bonfield, Ill. MGySgt Christopher Rose, Lakeland, Fla. GySgt Robert Singer, Atlanta, Ga. SSgt Clayton Vaughn, Reston, Va. Meridian, Miss. performers
WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL SINGERS Washington National Cathedral has a number of choirs, all of which are influenced by the centuries-long tradition of Anglican music. The Cathedral maintains both a boys and girls choir, which together undertake the daily round of sung worship throughout the year. The boys choir was founded in 1909 and the girls in 1997. For liturgically significant times of the year, national services and concerts, the senior boys and girls combine to form a mixed boys and girls choir. Each permutation of these children’s choirs are supported by a team of professional musicians from the greater Washington/ Baltimore area who sing countertenor, tenor and bass. With the increasing demand on the choir to fulfill liturgical and non-liturgical commitments, and in an effort to manage the workload on the boys and girls, the Cathedral Choir also appears as a fully professional choir—tonight is one of those occasions. The choirs have been heard in radio broadcasts for pri and have participated in televised Cathedral services and those of national and ecumenical importance such as the presidential inaugural prayer services, the 9/11 prayer service, prayer service for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, and the state funerals of former Presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan. More recently they have led the musical tributes for the national memorials for Neil Armstrong and Nelson Mandela. The choirs have recorded numerous cds including Britten: A Ceremony of Carols, available in the Cathedral Store. For information about the music program or becoming a Cathedral chorister, please contact the Cathedral Music Office at [email protected] or 202.537.6216.
soprano alto/countertenor tenor bass Elissa Edwards Christine Browne-Munz Samuel Allen Joshua Brown Sarah Gilbert Kristen Dubenion-Smith David Evans Charles Bowers Crossley Hawn Chris Dudley Wayne Jennings Karl Hempel Susan Lewis-Kavinski Roger Isaacs Patrick Kilbride John Perkins Genevieve McGahey Sarah Issa El-koury Matthew Reese Ross Tomaccio Victoria Woodall Min Sang Kim Samuel Scarrow Jason Widney Molly Young
DIRECTOR COLONEL JASON K. FETTIG is the 28th Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. He joined in 1997 as a clarinetist and soon became a frequently featured soloist with both the band and the Marine Chamber Orchestra. After serving four years in the organization, he was selected as an Assistant Director, and he conducted his first concert with the Marine Band Aug. 1, 2001. He was commissioned a first lieutenant in July 2002, promoted to captain in August 2003, and became the band’s Executive Officer the following year. He was promoted to major in August 2007 and to lieutenant colonel in July 2014, one week before assuming leadership of “The President’s Own.” He was promoted to his present rank in August 2017 in the Roosevelt Room by President Donald J. Trump. He is the third Director of “The President’s Own” to be promoted to colonel in a White House ceremony.
Col. Fettig is a 1993 graduate of Manchester Central High School in New Hampshire and holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMass) in both clarinet performance (1997) and music education with an emphasis in conducting (1998). In 2005, he earned a master’s degree in orchestral conducting at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) where he served as assistant conductor for two productions of the Maryland Opera Studio. He studied clarinet with Michael Sussman and David Martins, and his principal conducting teachers were Malcolm W. Rowell and James Ross. Additionally, Col. Fettig has participated in workshops with several renowned conductors including Osmo Vänskä and Otto Werner Mueller. performers
GREG RUSSELL (ANNOUNCER) is a network engineer for NASA, an athlete, and an esteemed Air Force Veteran – and just like everything he does, Greg takes honing and excelling at his voiceover and acting craft very seriously. Greg has lent his voice to some significant corporations such as Pepco, Atlantic City Power, Delmarva Power, and ManTech International, NASA and the Smithsonian. He’s been the PA announcer for The University of Maryland, Loyola University and DeMatha High School all for various sports.
EMY CEE is an R&B singer raised in Spanish Harlem, New York. Her music influences include the big forces in music and R&B, divas such as Chaka Khan, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Etta James, Aretha Franklin and many more. Emy joined the choir at her local church, here she was introduced to classical performing, singing soprano pieces such as Franz Schubert’s “Ave Maria” on of her favorites. Following the attacks of 9/11 Emy took a break from music to serve her country in the United States Army. Now a Veteran and seasoned singer, Emy Cee has performed on many stages across the US alongside a number of talented musicians including Roger Waters of the legendary Pink Floyd, GE Smith, JW Cortes, Bruce Springsteen and comedian Jerry Seinfeld as part of a benefit concert by the Bob Woodruff Foundation in support of wounded veterans. Emy Cee is currently working on a fusion music project in NYC and continues to support veterans through the arts. In addition to music, Emy Cee has an extensive career as a voice over artist and has stepped into the world of acting and scored a small cameo appearance in the film iCreep, starring Adrian Martinez (Focus) and Dascha Polanco (Orange is the New Black).
SOLDIER HARD (JEFF BARILLARO) is the founder of Redcon-1 Music served 10 years in the United States Army as a 19Kilo (Armor Crewmen). He was deployed to Kuwait, Kosovo and Iraq in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was diagnosed with Severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Civilian and Veteran Affairs Doctors. As therapy to combat PTSD he creates Military Themed music sharing his experiences in the Music Art form. He is accompanied by one of his artists with Redcon-1 Music Group, J-Deuce (Jerry Lozano). J-Deuce is currently serving on Active Duty with the USMC.
JAMES MCEACHIN served in the United States Army before, and then during, the Korean War. Serving in King Company, 9th Infantry Regiment (United States), 2nd Infantry Division, he was gravely wounded in an ambush and nearly left for dead. McEachin was one of only two soldiers to survive the ambush. He was awarded both the Purple Heart and Silver Star for his valor. Following his military career, McEachin dabbled in civil service, first as a fireman and then a police officer. Following a career and a record producer he was signed by Universal as a contract actor in the 1960s. McEachin is perhaps best known for his roles on Perry Mason, Matlock, Play Misty For Me, and his NBC series Tenafly. He enjoyed an illustrious career and eventually retired. Since retirement, McEachin has authored six novels, multiple screenplays, and his one-man play, entitled Above the Call; Beyond the Duty which opened at DC’s Kennedy Center in 2008. The two-hour play has been seen in places as far away as Kuwait. In the 1990s, he semi-retired from acting to pursue a writing career. His first work was a military history. On November 1, 2013 the GI Film Festival awarded him the 2013 GIFF Veteran in Entertainment Award for his many patriotic appearances and performances.
CHAISE LOUNGE performs a blend of music that sounds like it was recorded at Capitol Recording Studios in 1962 and somehow found its way to today’s pop charts. You might call it “Early Stereo.” Or perhaps Lounge with a capital “L.” Or maybe just plain enjoyable. It is the combination of five of the Washington area’s top jazz musicians playing sparkling arrangements of standards and original tunes and featuring the soft, luminous vocals of Marilyn Older. Her voice is truly an American Original. An evening spent with her is an evening spent in the warm, inviting glow of one of the most wonderful voices singing in America right now. veterans and military ministries advisory council
We are grateful to the following individuals who serve as members of the Cathedral’s Veterans and Military Ministries Advisory Council. The Council, led by interim chair Rev. Canon Stuart Kenworthy, is charged with guiding and supporting the Cathedral as we expand our ministries to veterans and the military community:
THE REV. CANON STUART KENWORTHY retired vicar of washington national cathedral (interim chair) MR. ROBERT COUTTS cathedral chapter THE HON. JOHN DALTON former secretary of the navy and honorary canon, washington national cathedral REAR ADM MARGARET G. KIBBEN chaplain corps, us navy, retired, 26th chief of navy chaplains DIRECTOR ELY ROSS director, mayor’s office of veterans affairs MS. KATHY ROTH-DOUQUET ceo, blue star families MR. DUSTIN SANDERSON regional director, team red white and blue THE HON. JOHN SHENEFIELD chair, national cathedral association DR. BARBARA VAN DAHLEN founder, give an hour CHAPLAIN MAJOR CHRIS WALLACE office of the chief of chaplains, pentagon THE RIGHT REV. CARL WRIGHT bishop for armed services & federal ministries special thanks
We are most grateful for the generous support of tonight’s concert underwriters, the COUTTS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST and the WORLD WAR I CENTENNIAL COMMISSION. Additionally, the Cathedral also recognizes the many volunteers and organizations who support our veterans and military initiatives, including the Cathedral Veterans and Military Advisory Committee, the Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage, and the DC Chapter of Veterans in Media and Entertainment. As we recognize those who have served at this event tonight, we especially thank veterans who offer their service and leadership around the globe.
production team
CANON MICHAEL MCCARTHY executive producer, music director JOEL WESTBROOK executive producer FRANCES A CHEEVER* us army nurse corps (ret), producer STEVE PURCELL producer ANDREA BASDEKIAN line producer MATT ECHAVE associate director AARON MUELLER stage manager KRYS PALACIOS* us marine veteran, production coordinator LEO CUNNINGHAM* us marine veteran, 2nd unit director ROCK GRANT* us air force veteran, editor STANLEY STANISKI* us army (ret), cinematographer JOHN NAPOLITANO* us marine veteran, dp/steadicam operator REID FIESTER audio ROBERT WILEY audio BRIAN BUCKLEY audio ELIZABETH COCO lighting designer, atmosphere, inc. CAROL HILLIARD art director ALEX PACINDA graphics coordinator DANIELLE CROSBY quince imaging BUZZ COVINGTON* us army (ret), buzz covington photography, llc, drone camera operator *member, DC chapter, Veterans in Media & Entertainment (VME) production team, continued
SANDRA CARACCIOLO music program manager VALERIE CICCONE director of event management MICHELLE DIBBLEE director of cathedral programs KEVIN ECKSTROM chief communications officer MARK HUFFMAN technical director/audio engineer DANIELLE THOMAS creative & web communications manager ANEISHA PERSAUD deputy director of events SARAH ROCKWOOD deputy director of patron services
military recognition sundays On the first Sunday of the month, those in active duty, veterans, and their families are recognized with prayers and special opportunities for reflection. Beginning December 4, 2018.
HANDEL’S december 7, 8Messiah & 9 • family messiah december 8 As a spiritual home for the nation, washington national cathedral supports our active military and veterans by assisting them and their families in the healing of body, mind and soul. Together, we lift up their gifts and concerns, honoring them and recognizing their service and sacrifice through events, special services and the National Roll of Honor. Contact us at [email protected] for information about these events and other veterans ministries. Learn more at www.cathedral.org/veterans.
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program photos: danielle e. thomas