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Bayou City Performing Arts cdkd~ Bayou City Performing Arts was founded National and international appearances as the Montrose Singers, Inc. in November have been staged at the Meyerson of 1979. Led by founding director Andy Symphony Center in Dallas, the Ted Mann Mills, the Houston based men's chorus met Concert Hall in Minneapolis and the Place with early successesmarked by lavish pro- des Arts - Willifred-Peltier Concert Hall in ductions at the Tower Theatre, performing Montreal. This December, the BCPAcho- with as many as 80 singing members. rusesperformed for a second year in a row Recently the organization has expanded to as the featured holiday concert at the include both the well-known Gay Men's International Festival Institute in Round Chorus of Houston and a new exciting Top, Texas. addition: the Bayou City Women's Chorus. Both choruses now operate under the BCPA continues its contributions to the same corporate organization and umbrella body of choral literature through commis- LIFE Counseling name, Bayou City Performing Arts. sions, its 2003 release of its first holiday CD, Grateful, and the recent release of two HIV Counseling BCPA's26 seasons of continuous activity new CD's: Red, Hot, and Cole - the music Anti-Violence Services have been distinguished by innumerable of Cole Porter and MOSAIC, a three-part performance accomplishments. Among collection of GMCH'sfavorite music. Gay & Lesbian Switchboard Houston these successeswere appearances at the Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment Cultural Festival in Vancouver, British Recent successes of the Bayou City Performing Arts have been widely credited Education, Prevention and Outreach Columbia and the GALA Chorusesconven- tions in of 1992, San Jose in 2000, to the appointment of its current Artistic HATCH and most recently in Montreal in 2004. In and Managing Director, James Knapp, in 1998, GMCH made its second appearance 2001. Under his exceptional leadership, and introducing our newest programs, with the Houston Symphony performing the men's chorus has grown to over 150 Assistance to GLBT Hurricane Evacuees Schoenberg's Gurrelieder. members. Having served as Artistic Director for his first four years, James Senior Services GMCH has performed regionally, national- accepted additional responsibilities in his Foster Parent Recruitment & Youth Foster Care ly, and even internationally, representing appointment in 2005 to full-time Artistic the Houston community in cities through- and Managing Director. Referrals out Texas,, Louisiana, Minnesota and Canada. The chorus has appeared in Having been termed "the best face of Culturally affirming, quality and affordable services. many internationally acclaimed perform- diversity in Houston," BCPA is widely ance venues. Local appearances have respected for community leadership in included the Alley Theatre, the 1894 Grand inclusion and diversity. BCPAcontinues to Opera Houston of Galveston, the Wortham provide opportunities for a wide range of MONTROSE Center' Cullen Theatre, Rich University's Houstonians, fulfilling its mission of excel- Stude Hall, the Hobby Center for the lence in music - coupled with unity and COUNSELING Performing Arts' Zilkha Hall, and JonesHall. pride. IIII.' CENTER WWt~ We sing to achieve excellence in choral music. 701 Richmond Avenue Houston, Texas 77006-5511 713.629.0037 UnltedWayoftIMt We provide a nurturing environment for our members www.montrosecounselingcenter.org Texas GulfCoast and offer a source of pride, unity and support to our diverse communities.

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Goodeveningand welcome • We have just released to the 27th season of the two new CDs: Red, Bayou City Performing Hot and Cole, the Arts. Speaking on behalf music of Cole Porter, of the singers, staff and and Mosaic, a collec- board of directors, we tion of GMCHfavorites. are delighted that you are here tonight and • GMCH has moved its hope that you enjoy concerts to the beauti- every moment. ful Jesse H. Jones Hal/, Winds of Change is defi- and on June 10, 2006, nitely an appropriate we will host and share theme title for our 2005- the stage with the 2006 Concert Season. As 200 voice Turtle Creek Board Chair, I am very Chorale. excited to bring you, our audience members and As you can see, the winds supporters, news of the have been blowing strong and are allowing us to sail further wonderful changes that are occurring in and faster than we ever dreamed. But we the life of the organization. could not have done it without our • The Bayou City Performing Arts (BCPA) Corporate Sponsors, Advertisers and gen- A True Masterpiece has been established as an umbrella erous supporters. Please take a moment non-profit corporation over the Gay to review the impressive list of season Men's Chorus of Houston. sponsors, advertisers and members of our Crescendo Society printed in our pro- • The Bayou City Women's Chorus has gram. You can help us show appreciation been formed as an additional chorus to these sponsors and supporters by let- under BCPA and is appearing in the ting them know that you have seen our Holiday show Jingle, Jangle, Jive and in performances and that you, too, value the the March show, Seventies Fever. Then, contribution which the Bayou City on June 17, 2006 the Bayou City Performing Arts is making to the cultural Women's Chorus will perform its first arts of Houston. Can Be But a Smile stand-alone concert, Taking Center Stage.

• We have hired our highly acclaimed Now sit back and enjoy the show. Artistic Director James Knapp full-time to direct both choruses and manage the operations of BCPA. In addition, we Sincerely, have hired the incredibly talented Joe Tate as principal accompanist for both choruses. ~~()t~~-,-< Edwin E. Cordray, D.D.S. • We have opened an office and hired Specializing in Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry Sandy White as Office Manager to Richard Hudkins, Board Chair General Routine Care bring our Box Office in-house, which Bayou City Performing Arts. will better serve you our patrons. 1930 West s-u . Houston, Texas 77019 • 713-526-2904

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James Knapp is now in his ed the featured choir at SUPPORTS THE fifth season as Artistic the 1996 International BAYOU CITY Director for the Bayou Church Music Festival in City Performing Arts, con- PERFORMING ARTS Coventry, England. His ducting both the Gay choirs have been heard AND WISHES THEM Men's Chorus of Houston on Hou~on~ KUHF THE VERY BEST and the newly formed Classic Arts Radio in a FOR THEIR Bayou City Women's performance of Brahms' UPCOMING SEASON Chorus. Originally from A German Requiem, and Rochester, New York, in a televised perform- Builtto hostgroupsof allsizes, James holds degrees from ance of Handel's Messiah. Fredonia State University HoustonMarriottWestchase In 1997 his Singspiration in New York, the offers600 guestrooms,and Singers won first prize in Mozarteum Conservatory a national gospel sympo- with over38,500 squarefeet of of Music in Salzburg, sium for their perform- flexiblefunctionspace,this is Austria, and a Master of ance and interpretation the Houston'slargestfull service Music from the University of gospel music. Marriott.Takeadvantageof our of Texas at Austin. in-houseaudiovisuaservl ices James has appeared as a guest vocal soloist with the latesttechnologyto Prior to joining the staff of BCPA, James with the Salzburg Radio Choir, L'orchestra impressivecateringservices served for seven years as the Director of du Capitole de Toulouse, the Aspen Music from ourworld-classstaff,and Music and Fine Arts Ministry at Sugar Land Festival, the Munich Boys Choir, the enjoyMarriott'sexclusive First United Methodist Church in metropol- Houston Gilbert and Sullivan Society, the RewardingEventspromotion. itan Houston. There, he conducted and Salzburg Opera, and the Fox Valley administrated a musical and fine arts pro- Symphony. As a vocal artist, James has per- Going above and beyond. gram with over 500 participants. formed throughout the and IT'S THE MARRIOTT WAy.sM Europe, appearing in artist series in Before returning to Texas, he was the Germany, France, Italy and Austria. As a Director of Choral Activities at Aurora choral singer, James has performed with University in Aurora, Illinois, where he con- the Lyric Opera Chorus of Chicago and the ducted the University Singers and the Fox Chicago Symphony Chorus. Valley Festival Chorus. His academic teach- ing experience also includes positions held He is an active adjudicator, clinician and at the University of Texas at Austin and conductor internationally and has presided Northwest College of Houston. over choral workshops in South Africa, Houston Marriott Westchase Zimbabwe, Thailand and Singapore. James Houston, Texas His choirs have appeared at regional is an active member of Texas Choral American Choral Directors Association Find out how a stay at Directors Association, American Choral Houston's largest full-service Conventions, Texas Choral Directors Directors Association, American Guild of Marriott can benefit you. Association Convention, the Moscow Organists, National Association of Teachers Call (713) 978-7400 or Philharmonic, and the Palaces of St. of Singing and the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia l-800-MARRIOTT or visit Petersburg Chamber Music and Choir Fratern ity. Marriott.com Festival in Russia. Further, he has conduct-

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Our Guest Soprano :;LIFESMILES W~@dxpjJ~ on your I I;' ~ Carole FitzPatrick received her Bachelor's Austria, the Czech Republic, Luxemburg, degree from the University of Texas and and Russia. two Master's degrees from Yale, then moved to Europe in 1988. After engage- Since its inception, Ms. FitzPatrick has 5th been a vocal advisor for the Nuremberg season ments in Dortmund and OsnabrOck, Germany, she joined the ensemble of the State Theater's Opera Studio for Young Look-C State Theater in Nuremberg. Her exten- Singers, giving both master classes and sive opera repertoire during her 17 years private voice lessonsto the participants. Feel Good. there includes Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, She was selected by the City of OsnabrOck Increase Strauss and Wagner, having sung over 50 as "Citizen of the Year" and was named Yo'ur Sex major roles in German opera houses, by the professional magazine OpernWelt including Hannover, Mannheim, P:ppeal. as one of its "Singer of the Year" candi- Duesseldorf and Berlin. dates. Ms. Fitzpatrick returned to the Advance Her concert work has been extensive as U.S. in August 2005 and is currently assis- Your well, including concert tours in France tant professor of voice at Arizona State You are I I Career. and Spain, and performances in Finland, University in Tempe, Arizona. our song

The Men I 713.592.9300 IN MEMORIAM &Women I of the BCPA LifeSmiles.us Associate Shane Macintyre Steve Larkin Dayna Lyrn Larry Butler John Mata Scott Miller Steven Milrlan Gary McArdle Vic Morrison Robert Seiler Tracy Silv~rberg John Miller Kent Naasz Ralph Terry Carl Sibley Terry Ulrey Bass Accompanist Joe Singer Bruce Wood Tom Case Rob Hult Jeff Cothran Second Tenor Baritone David Fiel~s First Tenor David Allen Michael Cowie Leif Lippert , f!Jjrml/ 6JGenzpk Jeff Baty Frank Allen Michael Cox Joseph McGee • Bob Carrington REALTOR ASSOCIATE Ron Chesmore Henry Javier Clark Moore Bob Dieker Michael Frye Gutierrez Richard Sarno 713.558.3316 DennisDunwoody Allan Hall Mo Jones Wayne Swallows Tom Gough Frankie Harbi~on John Kemp Robert Turner i [email protected] Hughes Hardy Luther Jenkins Henry Lopez Dan Jones Bill Keller Peter Lopez tOO· dftWIta]iiiitttL~ Terry Jones PROPERTIES "Though much is taken, much abides." Tennyson

22 23 The BCPA Roster WINDS OF CHANGE 2005-2006 CONCERT SEASON The BCPAorganization includes Singers, Staff, Volunteers, Singerson Leaveand Friends.

BCPA ROSTER Lori Heidelberger Kenneth Rogers Alfin Nadjib Ron Williams Program Notes for Jeffery Heilers Dewayne Ross Gary Riefler Don Zurbriggen Tony Adam Eston Hensley 0 Jeff Salazar Michael Stewart Phil Agler Brian Herrera Jerry Scheff Peter Tham First Soprano Jingle, Jangle, Jive Umar AI Duhia Doug Hill Rick Schwickerath Dane TIdwell Regina Dotson Rayan AI Jurdi Michael Howland Jon Segura Leslie Lanagan Mike Albert Richard Hudkins John Share Lower Second Tenor Angela Passaretti The Holiday season is a time in our lives are still parts of the world where peace Bill Alexander James Hughes Ann Sieber Rayan AI Jurdi Sandy White to be surrounded by loved ones, cele- is challenged, or disturbed by acts of Keith Anderson Paul Humphrey Irv Smith Sam Byrd Lou Anderson Tom Jahnke Jane Smith Jerry Conry Second Soprano brate our traditions, and be at peace. cruelty and intolerance. You will hear Richard Arduengo David Johnson Phil Smith Joseph Guerrero Gandhari Bouligay tonight the story of Billings, Montana Jerry Aucoin Jan Johnston Teran Smith Michael Mann Monique Burns Margie Babbidge Robert Johnson Paul Spiller Ray McCune Jan Johnston This evening you will hear many types and their reaction to an outrageous act Mario Ballesteros Ron Jones Rick Stambaugh Bill Mertz 0 Cheryl Kinion of music. While a majority of the num- of hate towards the Jewish community. Bernie Barbour Edwin Kelley Tim Stephenson Dennis Myers Cheryl Merritt Gary Baumann Lois Kemp Jay Stevens Franki Navarro Jenny Minneman bers are of the Christian tradition, BCPA BCPA is proud to stand tall and sing in David Baxter Shane Kenney Michael Stewart Robert Parker Angela Taylor takes great pride in remembering that solidarity -"No hate! No violence! Not Daniel Bennett Cheryl Kinion Troy Stockwell John Share Gail TIttle Victor Biega Gary Kinney 0 Dave Swart TIm Stephenson Katharin Walker this is a time for all faiths and commu- in our town!" Kathy Biehl Robert Kirchhoff Angela Taylor Troy Stockwell nities to celebrate family, unity and James Black Jay Kirsch Peter Tham Dave Swart First Alto David Blackwell Eva Kirten Dane Tidwell Tom Tinsley Nancy strength. We're proud to include From the violence in the Middle East, to David Bonett James Knapp Tom Tinsley Craig Willoughby Christopherson Hebrew songs, Christian, songs, and a children being thoughtlessly harmed Gandhari Bouligay Ron LaCarna 0 Gail Tittle Barbara Easterly Marlon Bourque Leslie Lanagan Anh Tran Upper Baritone Karen Edwards good serving of humor along the way. within our own borders, to the injustices David Brodie David Leatham Docker Tran David Baxter Beth Gordon of inequality, not everyone will have a John Brokaw Teck Lee Don Tucker Mark Bigham Margaret Hale We are also aware that the holidays are Brady Brown Gan Libisono Jeffrey Turner Steven Coats + Eva Kirten "wonderful life" this holiday season. To Larry Brown 0 a time that many persons find lonely. Henry Ligon Danny Valdivia Eddie De la Cruz Eva Luchak simply sing an evening of happy music Janine Brunjes Toby Linville Katharin Walker Mark Hardy Maia Mead We sing this evening for those who Sam Byrd Ken Lousta Iot Tracy Webber Michael Howland Gina Pattison and not recognize the hopelessness that Antoine Bufford have losses in their lives, no matter the Eva Luchak Kimberly Westbrook Richard Hudkins Barbara Ralston some feel during this period would be a Monique Burns Michael Mann Anthony White Drew McDiarmid Teran Smith circumstance. The members of the cho- Jason Cabot Billy Marberry Sandy White David McKinnis Kimberly Westbrook wasted moment for all. David Carter Steven Mason Ron Williams Craig Miller ruses take great warmth from the Chris Cefalu Neal Massey Craig Willoughby Sasha Pak Second Alto assurance that whatever may be occur- Gary Chamness Eric McAnalien + Steve Yocom Jay Stevens Jennifer Cole Finally, we invite you to celebrate Dave Chase ring in their lives, they are always part Tim McConico Stew Zuckerbrod Danny Valdivia Allison Copony tonight a respect for diversity. Our Nancy Christopherson Ray McCune Don Zurbriggen Michelle deGraffenried ofthe BCPAfamily. We welcome you as Tracy Clark Drew McDiarmid Lower Baritone Linda Enger state's recent focus on differences leads Kenneth Clllyborne + part of that family: we have a lot to David McGhee Phil Agler Grace Follis only to separation - and that separa- Steven Coats + Michael McKeehen PERFORMING IN Tom Dempsey Susan Hedman share with you! Jennifer Cole David McKinn is THIS CONCERT James Fox Lori Heidelberger tion to hate. We dream of a world Frank Conley Mike McNamara + Albert Gamboa Lois Kemp where hate has no role - and the peace Jerry Conry." Maia Mead Upper First Ter~r Doug Hill Martha Parham Our best gift tonight is the unwrapping Allison Copony of the holidays is not a week, or even a Cheryl Merritt Robert Johnson Ron LaCarna 0 Ann Sieber of our new partners in song. The Edgar Coronado Bill Mertz 0 Gary Kinney 0 S; Tom Jahnke month-long event but a way of life. Bob John Cremeans Robert Michaels- Jay Kirsch David Leatham Bayou City Women's Chorus takes the Jim Cross Johnson Eric McAnalien + Robert Michaels- o Administrative stage tonight as wonderful examples of Tom Crow- . Donny Middlebrook TIm McConico Johnson Section Leader Peace on earth and good will to all. Michelle deGraffenrred Craig Miller Warren Morales Trey Ortego the diversity of our fair city and are a Eddie De)la ~ruz Dale Miller Christian Rios Kenneth Rogers + Musical Section welcome and long-anticipated addi- All men, all women, all races, all faiths: Tom pempsey Jenny Minneman Jon Segura Leader No matter their differences. Regina Dotson Randy Mitschke Lower First Tenor Don Tucker tion. Roy Dugas Warren Morales Daniel Bennett Anthony White Barbara East~rly Dennis Myers John Harle We are also reminded that, despite the Drew McDiarmid Karen Edwards Alfin Nadjib Kenneth Clayborne + Upper Bass DavldiFe/rrej ; Franki Navarro Mike Edgett Tony Adam holiday fare and wonderment, there BCPA Editor David Eason David Neu Brian Herrera Richard Arduengo Barb Easterly i, Kevin Newman Gan Libisono 1.1' David Bonett Mike~Edgett' Bill Nix A'ffie Paz . : Tracy Clark Lrnda Enger. r. Trey Ortega Je Salazar ,;_ I David Johnson M,ke,Evans Craig Otto Steve Yocom - Ken Loustalot iI' Grace.Follis-, S' Sasha Pak Neal Massey Elroy Forbes Martha Parham Upper Second .. , Mike McNamara + I Jim Fdx < I, Robert Parker Tenor 'I-- Paul Spiller Thank you to Terry Hamman of EPAH and ' ( Albert Gamboa Angela Passaretti Victor Biega t-, David Gebo Gina Pattison David Eason , Lower Bass Beth Gordon Augie Paz Coy Tow of The Greater Houston GLBT Chamber of ccirri'merce Mike Evans l' John Brokaw Joseph Guerrero Barbara Ralston Mark Hastings David Carter Margaret Hale Ryan Raser Eston Hensley 0 . Bob John Cromeans for sponsoring the Who's Who Celebrity Auction Adventure Mark Hardy Randy Reddemann Teck Lee Roy Dugas John Harle Gary Riefler Toby Linville F. Doug Harrington and a special thank you to Linne Girouard, Event Chair. Doug Harrrngton Bob Rinn David McGhee Craig Otto Mark Hastrngs Christian Rios Donny Middlebrook Jerry Scheff Susan Hedman 24 25 Caroling With the Choruses! Save the Date! 1. Deck The Halls Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer The Winds of Change continue ... Deck the halls with boughs of holly, had a very shiny nose Fa la la la la, la la la la. and if you ever saw it Tis the season to be I'olly, you would even say it glows. Fa la la la la, la la la a. All of the other reindeer Silent Moon Annual Benefit Saturday, March 11,2006 Don we now our gay apparel, used to laugh and call him names Join us for a glamorous evening of dining They never let poor Rudolph Falal~ ~Ial~ lalala. and dancing in the style of Cole Porter at Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, play in any reindeer games. Marriott Westchase Houston. Enjoy elegant Fa la la la la, la la la la. Then one foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say: cocktails, a bountiful buffet. an incredible See the blazing Yule before us, "Rudolph with your nose so bright, live auction and fabulous silent auction. A Fa la la la la, la la la la. won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" night not to be missed! Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa la la la la, la la la la. Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee, Follow me in merry measure, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, Fa la la la I~ la la la la. you'll go down in history! Seventies Fever Jones Hall, Tuesday, March 28,2006,8 pm While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la. GMCH performs the greatest hits of the 1970's. From The Carpenters, Queen, Barry 4. Jingle Bells Manilow, Eagles, Donna Summer; Patti La Belle, Carole King, Gladys Knight and the Dashing through the snow 2. Let It Snow! Pips to The Village People (of courser), GMCH will rock your world! The band, In a one-horse open sleigh, Oh the weather outside is frightful dancers and singers with those costumes ... GMCH will bring back the camp, panache But the fire is so delightful Over the fields we go, Laughing all the way; and flair to the music of the seventies. The Bayou City Women's Chorus will make And since we've no place to go another cameo performance, 70s style! You will be tapping your toes, singing Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Bells on bob-tail ring, along, and dancing in the aisles! Don't forget to vintage dress for the show! It doesn't show signs of stopping making spirits bright, And I've bought some corn for popping What fun it is to ride and sing The lights are turned way down low A sleighing song tonight Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! When we finally kiss goodnight Turtles on the Bayou Jones Hall, Saturday, June 10, 2006, 8 pm How I'll hate going out in the storm! o what fun it is to ride GMCH shares the huge stage of Jones Hall with the world famous Turtle Creek But if you'll really hold me tight In a one-horse open sleigh All the way home I'll be warm Chorale of Dallas, Texas. What does this mean? 300 men's voices bursting with The fire is slowly dying A day or two ago, pride! The choruses will chronologically honor the great American composers of I thought I'd take a ride, And, my dear, we're still goodbying our homeland ... from the early days of Aaron Copeland, Cole Porter; George And soon Miss Fanny Bright But as long as you love me so Gershwin, and Leonard Bernstein to the generations following ...Stephen Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank; Sondheim, Morten Lauridsen and Eric Lanes Barnes. From Opera to Broadway this performance will raise the roof and promises to be an unforgettable musical 3. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Misfortune seemed his lot; You know Dasher, and Dancer, He got into a drifted bank, extravaganza - a one time event! and Prancer, and Vixen, And we, we got up sot. Comet, and Cupid, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, and Donner and Blitzen Jingle all the way! But do you recall - The most What fun it is to ride Taking Center Stage Bering Church, Saturday, June 17, 2006, 8 pm famous reindeer of all In a one-horse open sleigh. That's right! The Bayou City Women's Chorus will premiere their full stand alone concert as they shine, shine, shine! The women will create a whole new sound and English Translations color for the Bayou City Performing Arts audience. We welcome them into the musical family with open arms. From the angelic sounds of the classics to the divas GLORIA AVE MARIA of every genre ... the ladies want the stage. Come experience the joy, the laughter, Gloria to Gdd in the highest and on earth Hail Mary, full of grace the Lord is with the heart and the soul of these women as they share their excitement with you! peace qopdlwill towards men. thee. Blessed art thou among women You don't want to miss the magic! We prals, Tlflee. We bless Thee. We wor- and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. ship The~. ~Ve give thanks to Thee for Thy great gloty. f-men. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and in the hour of our death. OSE SHALOM Amen. The One who makes peace in heaven may for season tickets, call: 713.521.SING He make peace for us and for all Israel, www.bayoucityperformingarts.org and let us say Amen. 26 27 WINDS OF CHANGE 2005-2006 CONCERT SEASON [eater2IJ{JS Houston~ · GAY & LESBIAN YELLOW PAGES·

DISCOGRAPHY Our selection of recorded music has something for everyone! A great gift-giving opportunity - available in the Lobby tonight.

RED, HOT & COLE!

This recording of classic Cole Porter music includes 25 songs and features selections from such categories as Cole On Broadway, Cole In Love, Cole In Society, Cole By Night, Cole In Hollywood and more!

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GRATEFUL

Our first holiday CD recording. GRATEFUL features over one hour of your favorite Christmas Carols. uplifting Hanukkah Music and heart warming pieces that will keep you inspired throughout the season.

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Gloria John Rutter, arr. Kathleen McGuire Elves Broadway Christmas Kevin Robison

Ave Maria Anton Bruckner Sit Down You're Rockin' the Sleigh Frank Loesser

Mary Sat A Rockin' Greg Gilpin Nutcracker Jingles Peter Tschaikowsky arr. Charles Bridell It's the Most Fattening Time of the Year Eddie Pola and George Wyle THE BAYOU CITY WOMEN'S CHORUS The Little Drummer Boy Harry Simeone, Come To The Music Joseph Martin Katherine Davis and Henry Onoreti White Christmas Irving Berlin arr. Anne Albritton Santa Claus Is Coming To Town J.F. Coots Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Johnny Marks arr. Anne Albritton arr. Kirby Shaw

Coming Out For Christmas Dean X Johnson Sing-A-Long (please see pg. 26 for Caroling with the Choruses) Not In Our Town Fred Small arr. Kevin Robison .~ Open Your Heart At Christmas James Granville Eakin 11/ Ose Shalom John Leavitt Calling All Angels Jane Siberry arr Kevin Robison Christmas Comes Anew Mark Riese Peace, Peace Rick and Sylvia Powell intermission arr. Dennis Coleman

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Instrumentalists Dancers Joe Tate - piano/orqan Santa Claus Is Christmas Cheer Jessica Soller - flute Coming To Town Rayan AI Jurdi Grace Tice - oboe Rayan AI Jurdi Victor Biega Jack Westmoreland - percussion Sam Byrd Sam Byrd Mike Evans Steven Coats Soloists Albert Gamboa Albert Gamboa Not In Our Town - Steven Coats Nutcracker Jingles Brian Herrera • comprehensive healthcare for our community Elves Broadway Christmas - Eston Hensley Rayan AI Jurdi Tim McConnico Patrick J. McNamara, MD • 22-years of HIV Care Sit Down You're Rockin' The Sleigh - Medical Director David Baxter Jon Segura • 3-years experience with Sculptra®for facial wasting Toby Linville Sam Byrd • board-certified clinical staff White Christmas - Cheryl Kinion Tracy A. Webber Mike Evans • understanding, nonjudgmental care Open Your Heart At Christmas - Craig Otto Administrator Albert Gamboa • wellness care - we love to keep people well Calling All Angels - Carole FitzPatrick Gary Kinney Clinical Staff: Tim McConnico Vickie Feste, PA-C Craig Miller MelissaCordell, RN,FNP-C If you need to be nurtured, VocalEase call nurture health First Tenor: Baritone: Elves Broadway Christmas 4101 Greenbriar (713) 524-4837 Robert Johnson David Baxter Jim Fox-Santa Suite 355 Gary Kinney David McKinnis Houston, Texas 77098 www.nurturehealth.net Jay Kirsch Drew Mc Diarmid Production Eric McAnallen Craig Miller Production Director/Stage Manger - Tim McConico Bass: Dale Miller Second Tenor: David Carter Lighting and Set Designer - Mike Evans David Johnson Thom Guthrie Eston Hensley Craig Otto Choreograhers - Albert Gamboa Toby Linville Ron Williams and Sam Byrd Michael Mann Don Zurbriggen Sign Intepreter - Jim Lawrence an amazing facial Special Thanks to BCPA Staff Jones Hall pouty lips with Sculptra" James Knapp, Artistic and Forshey Piano Company Managing Director Thom Guthrie an uplift with Botox'" Joe Tate, Principal Accompanist Covenant Baptist Church or Kenneth Clayborne, Associate Conductor Ressurection Metropolitian an exile to wrinkles Eric McAnallen, Associate Conductor Community Church of VocalEase First Unitarian Church - Houston Bill Alexander, Development Executive Carole FitzPatrick Don't you deserve it as well? Sandy White, Office Manager & Krogers - Montrose Box Office Manager James B. Kozak - Piano Service the non-surgical medical Barbara Easterly, Music Librarian and Rebuilding skin renewal treatments to enhance Louis and Maese Antiques Randy Miller - Tierra Studios your appearance Graphic Design: Printing: __ center James Black Sherry Collier PrintMailers, Inc. 1512 W. Alabama St. Cynthia Stevens nurture health (713) 533-0800 Grace Follis www.nurturehealth.net (near the Menil Collection) Tom Crow

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