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Monday Evening, February 17, 2014, at 7:00 Isaac Stern Auditorium / Ronald O. Perelman Stage / Carnegie Hall

Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) Iris Derke, Co-Founder and General Director Jonathan Griffith, Co-Founder and Artistic Director presents Shawnee Press: Celebrating 75 Years in Music

Distinguished Concerts Orchestra Distinguished Concerts Singers International

TIM SEELIG, Conductor Laureate SHAWN BERRY, Accompanist

BATES/WARD America the Beautiful arr. Gaspard

GREG GILPIN Live Your Dream

IRVING BERLIN Give Me Your Tired Your Poor arr. Ringwald

JOSEPH M. MARTIN The Awakening

MARK HAYES, Composer/Conductor SHAWN BERRY, Accompanist

MARK HAYES The Glorious Music of Life

STEPHEN FOSTER Oh! Susanna arr. Hayes

PAUL SIMON Bridge Over Troubled Water arr. Hayes

WITHERS/HAMILTON/ Lean On Me/We Shall Overcome CARAWAN

MARK HAYES Swingin’ with the Saints

Intermission

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GREG GILPIN, Composer/Conductor BEN COHN, Accompanist

GREG GILPIN Why We Sing

HOWE/STEFFE Battle Hymn of the Republic arr. Ringwald

HUGHIE CANNON Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home? arr. Gilpin

TRADITIONAL The Wayfaring Stranger arr. Gilpin

GREG GILPIN Hope

JOSEPH M. MARTIN, Composer/Conductor HEATHER SORENSON, Accompanist

J. PAUL WILLIAMS/ Shout to God JOSEPH M. MARTIN

GRAHAM/LOVLAND You Raise Me Up arr. Martin SUE MARTIN and TIM SEELIG, Soloists

HEATHER SORENSON God of Heaven

JOSEPH M. MARTIN Come to the Music (World Premiere)

J. PAUL WILLIAMS/ Goin’ to the Holy City JOSEPH M. MARTIN

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Notes ON THE PROGRAM BATES/WARD, arr. Gaspard America the Beautiful

The lyrics to this beloved piece were was inspired to compose his tune on a written by Katherine Lee Bates and the leisurely day in 1882 while he was on a music was composed by church organist ferryboat trip from Coney Island back and choirmaster Samuel A. Ward. Bates to his home in New York City. In the originally wrote the words in 1893 as a more than 100 years since the song’s poem, “Pikes Peak,” on a train trip from composition, there have been efforts to her teaching position at Wellesley give “America the Beautiful” legal status College to Colorado Springs. The words either as a national hymn or as a nation- came to her as she stood on that majes- al anthem equal to, or in place of, “The tic peak and she wrote them down upon Star-Spangled Banner,” but so far this returning to her hotel that night. Ward has not succeeded. GREG GILPIN Live Your Dream

This extraordinary piece weaves the (1817–1862). While the three may not texts from an impressive trio of poets appear to have much in common, at spanning almost 3,000 years. The first is least as far as time and location are con- the Chinese philosopher and founder of cerned, they are most definitely tied Taoism, Laozi (or Lao Tzu, 604 B.C— together through their interest in philos- 531 B.C.) The second is Jalal ad-Din ophy and reaching beyond the physical Muhammad Rumi (1207–1273), the to achieve new heights of consciousness. 13th-century Persian poet, jurist, theolo- Greg Gilpin composed this musical trib- gian and Sufi mystic. The final is the ute for Tim Seelig upon his departure American author, poet, transcendentalist after 20 years as the conductor of the and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau Turtle Creek Chorale in Dallas, Texas. BERLIN, arr. Ringwald Give Me Your Tired Your Poor

The poem “The New Colossus” was York harbor. In 1903 a plaque bearing written in 1883 by Emma Lazarus as a the text of the poem was mounted on donation to an auction of art and liter- the inner wall of the pedestal at the ary works that raised money for the base of the Statue of Liberty. Irving Bartholdi Pedestal Fund which was Berlin was convinced to set the text to necessary for completing the construc- music in 1949 after many had wit- tion of the Statue of Liberty. Lazarus nessed the impact that seeing the statue was at first dubious of the project and had on GI’s returning from World War refused to contribute to the event, but II. He included it in a musical, Miss she was eventually convinced that Liberty, about the construction of the the statue would be of great signifi- statue. The song has become a true cance to immigrants sailing into New American classic. JOSEPH M. MARTIN The Awakening This inspiring work was composed in anniversary of the Texas Choral 1995 by Joseph Martin for the 40th Directors Association. It immediately 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 4

resonated with all present and soon imagine what the world would be like became one of the most performed without music. The piece then assures choral pieces around the world. The us that music will live on and on, bring- text was also penned by Mr. Martin ing the work to a glorious end with the and brings us all to a moment where we exhortation “Let music live.”

MARK HAYES The Glorious Music of Life One of Hayes’ inspirations to write this dance to the glorious music of life. The commissioned work was an art piece syncopated and rhythmic main theme, that contained many poetic sayings contrasting lyrical section and colorful about music. Using that as a catalyst, orchestration truly illuminate the inspi- he crafted a text that is an exuberant rational spirit of this song. invitation to dream, sing, love, cry and

STEPHEN FOSTER, arr. Hayes Oh! Susanna This beloved piece by Stephen Foster is fragments of several folk songs inter- a slice of 19th-century Americana. This woven into the choral texture. The lively arrangement is at times both banjo and fiddle accompaniment gives whimsical and somber and contains it just the right homespun spirit.

PAUL SIMON, arr. Hayes Bridge Over Troubled Water Undoubtedly one of Paul Simon’s most You Weep.” Mark Hayes’ new setting enduring and most recorded songs, has a distinctively percussive, almost “Bridge Over Troubled Water” was tribal groove, yet retains the sweeping, penned in 1969 and partially inspired epic flavor that has inspired listeners by a Claude Jeter’s song “Mary, Don’t for decades.

BILL WITHERS Lean on Me/We Shall Overcome A theme song for the civil rights move- this soulful anthem with a popular ments of the 1960s, “We Shall song penned by Bill Withers in 1972 Overcome” was inspired by African- that calls us to lean on one another American Gospel Singing, members of when we’re not strong. Each song is a the Food and Tobacco Workers Union, powerful reminder that when we help Charleston, SC, and the southern Civil each other, we shall truly overcome Rights Movement. Hayes has paired anything.

TRADITIONAL SPIRITUALS, arr. Hayes Swingin’ with the Saints Combining “Swing Low, Sweet black gospel idiom and classic up- Chariot” and “When the Saints Go tempo jazz feel with a walking bass line Marching In,” this medley has been in the accompaniment. Hayes’ use of featured at All-State festivals around scat singing, call and answer response, the country, on international choir and ingenious counter-melodies make tours, and even at the cathedral in this a delightful challenge for choral Coventry, England. It incorporates a singers. 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 5

GREG GILPIN Why We Sing This contemporary Shawnee Press a sound of peace, a sound that cele- Classic has become an anthem for choirs brates and speaks what we believe.” across the U.S. and internationally since Beginning with simple unison, it builds its publication. Powerful in both lyric to an ending of full choral presence and and song, it sings of “a sound of hope, moving descant. HOWE/STEFFE, arr. Ringwald Battle Hymn of the Republic This rousing patriotic/sacred standard work has thrilled audiences for decades by Roy Ringwald is a true Shawnee and continues to be a part of the Press classic. Bold and triumphant American choral library. from beginning to end, this famous HUGHIE CANNON, arr. Gilpin Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home Hughie Cannon wrote this popular will not disappoint. Layers of rhythmic melody that has become a standard for singing with three-part harmony in the jazz and Dixieland bands. Greg Gilpin upper voices keep that Dixieland style has now created a novel and musically in check and make a fun vocal setting humorous a cappella choral setting that for the concert. TRADITIONAL, arr. Gilpin The Wayfaring Stranger

This popular spiritual sings of the plain- mournful violin solo. This version for tive soul on the journey through life. mixed choir is new to the Shawnee Press Beautifully arranged by Greg Gilpin library and will receive its premiere per- with striking vocal writing, it features a formance on this evening’s concert. haunting piano accompaniment and GREG GILPIN Hope

For tonight’s world premiere perform- and the quiet comfort of a dream. ance, Greg Gilpin has set the words of With haunting and dynamic-filled Pamela Stewart and created an inspira- music, the work comes to a moving tional choral work that sings of “hope” conclusion by stating “Hope is not lost, as seen in the various phases of life: a hope is not gone. It is not dead; it still newborn’s cry, the laughter of children, lives on. Hope will arise!” the ashes of a fiery love that has died J. PAUL WILLIAMS, arr. Martin Shout to God Based on the words of Psalm 100, this ostinato that invites instruments to join brief text exhorts the sanctuary to pro- the voices in a festive crescendo of claim the glory of God with loud thanksgiving. This jubilant cacophony shouts of praise and worship. The surrenders to the restatement of the opening theme is sharply syncopated, opening theme and drives unrelentingly creating a spirit of joyful abandon. The to a climactic conclusion. middle section incorporates a choral 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 6

BRENDAN GRAHAM, arr. Rolf Løvland You Raise Me Up

From atop the pop charts comes a and churches around the world. choral rendition of a modern classic. Contemporary recording artist Josh Composed by artist/writer Rolf Løv - Grobin brought the song to interna- land with lyrics by Brendan Graham, tional acclaim with his inspiring rendi- the ballad quickly became a Con - tion. “You Raise Me Up” has been cov- temporary Christian Pop standard. ered by over 100 artists to date, and the Stylistically, it has much in common list continues to grow. This new with “Celtic” folk traditions. The arrangement by Joseph Martin was song’s powerful message of hope has commissioned in honor of the tenth become popular in both concert halls anniversary of its release. HEATHER SORENSON God of Heaven

This powerful anthem of faith is writ- expressive phrases that establish a ten in an evocative melodic style, artic- sense of awe and wonder. Inspired by ulating the attributes of God as the 38th chapter of Job, Ms. Sorenson revealed in creation and biblical revela- states that she was drawn to the eternal tion. A single melodic motive forms the message of God’s sacred interaction musical foundation of the piece, rising with His creation, past, present, and and falling with the text in a wave of future.

JOSEPH M. MARTIN Come to the Music (World Premiere) This brief contemporary canticle is positive invitation to join the song of written in a quasi-Renaissance dance life. The finale is crowned with sacred idiom. Propelled by a crisp rhythmic acclamations to the “Giver of the theme, this energetic offering is alive Song.” Tonight’s performance is the with mixed meter and invigorating cli- world premiere of the orchestrated ver- matic crescendos. A contrasting middle sion of this now classic choral octavo. section offers variety while delivering a

J. PAUL WILLIAMS Goin’ to the Holy City

Written in a jazzy vernacular, this lively adorned with theatrical flair and joyful gospel lifts the spirit and raises the declarations of hope. A soulful gospel roof! Beginning with a slow solo fea- styled solo, rich with improvisation, turing the traditional spiritual “City puts the perfect exclamation point on Called Heaven,” the piece soon surren- this good-natured song of the spirit. ders to a bouncy effervescent theme IRVING BERLIN, arr. Martin God Bless America

“God Bless America” is one of our song became a powerful encouragement national treasures, and one of the most for the nation during World War II. recognizable patriotic songs of all time. Taking the form of a prayer, the inspir- Irving Berlin composed the piece in ing text asks for a blessing of peace upon 1918, but revised it in 1938 when famed the nation while celebrating the beauty vocalist Kate Smith recorded it. The and grandeur of America. Irving Berlin 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 7

generously donated royalties from the includes the rarely heard introduction song to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts that precedes the popular refrain. of America. During the last statement of the refrain, you are invited to stand and join the Tonight’s arrangement includes a quote chorus and orchestra in a rousing final from “America the Beautiful,” and crescendo of praise!

THE Artists TIM SEELIG, Conductor Laureate

Tim Seelig is a conductor, singer, teacher, and motivational speaker. In addition to becoming artistic director and conductor of the Golden Gate Performing Arts and San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, he continues an extremely busy guest-conducting sched- ule throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. He is conductor emeritus of the Turtle Creek Chorale, which he conducted for 20 years. He was the founder of The Women’s Chorus of Dallas and Resounding Harmony. He served on the faculty of Southern Methodist University for 14 years. In addition, Dr. Seelig was the first artistic director-in- residence for the Gay and Lesbian Switzerland, and his solo recital debut Association of Choruses (GALA). at Carnegie Hall. He has two solo recordings, Everything Possible and Dr. Seelig holds four degrees, including Two Worlds. He appeared as soloist in the doctor of musical arts from the world premieres of composers includ- University of North Texas and the diplo- ing John Corigliano, Conrad Susa, and ma from the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Peter Schikele (P.D.Q. Bach). Austria. He has numerous books and DVDs on choral technique including While conducting regularly at Carnegie best-sellers The Perfect Blend and The Hall, Dr. Seelig made his Lincoln Perfect Rehearsal. Other publications Center conducting debut with DCINY include The Perfect Choral Workbook, in June 2011. He recently conducted Quick Choral Fixes, and The Music the European premiere of SING FOR Within. In 2011 the book and DVD, THE CURE at the Southbank Centre in The Language of Music, was released. London. He is also a frequent presenter and conductor at state and national Dr. Seelig’s early training was as a American Choral Directors Association singer. He made his European operatic and Music Educa tors National debut at the Staatsoper in St. Gallen, Conference conventions. 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 8

MARK HAYES, Composer/Conductor

as gospel, jazz, pop, folk, and classical to achieve a truly “American sound.” The popularity of his music is evident in the numerous offers of commissions he receives from universities and churches throughout the country. Te Deum, his newest work for oratorio chorus and orchestra, was commissioned and pre- miered by Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, TX in April 2004. His works are regularly featured at annual conventions of the American Choral Directors’ Associ a tion and the Music Educators’ National Conference. His personal cata- log, compiled over the last 30 years, includes well over 600 published original As a beginning piano student of ten compositions and arrangements, which years of age, Mark Hayes had little idea are distributed by several leading pub- of the foundation he was laying for his lishers. Mr. Hayes has produced and future career in music. From those arranged more than 50 recordings for inauspicious beginnings in northern various artists and publishers, 25 key- Illinois, his career has blossomed into board folios, and seven volumes of the international tours to Europe, the Far Mark Hayes Vocal Solo Collection. East, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Brazil. Now an interna- “Empowering church musicians has tionally known writer, his music can be always been one of my goals”, says Mr. found in the music libraries of the finest Hayes. He lives this out by regularly churches and universities in the coun- serving as a clinician at arranging, try, and he is in increasing demand for orchestration, and piano improvisation choral clinics and concerts. workshops throughout the country. Because of his creative arranging He earned a bachelor of music degree approach, his performance expertise, in piano performance, magna cum and his “hands on” experience as a laude, from Baylor University, but his church pianist for so many years, degree was only a small part of what he Hayes is able to give fresh insights into gained from those four years. During improvisation, accompanying, and his college years his dream to become a congregational hymn playing for the composer and arranger of contempo- church musician. He is also a co- rary Christian and sacred music was creator of a multi-level piano method born and nurtured. series designed for young church pianists. To further educate and Today Mr. Hayes’ vocal and instrumen- encourage new arrangers and com- tal writing is widely acclaimed and per- posers, he has served as an adjunct formed across the nation. He is well- composition instructor at Midwestern known for his unique choral settings Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas which draw from such diverse styles such City, Missouri from 1991–93. 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 9

GREG GILPIN, Composer/Conductor

Greg Gilpin began piano lessons at age four and while continuing his music study in piano, trumpet, French horn, and voice, he became an accomplished accompanist for choirs in school and his family’s church. By the time he entered college he had developed a strong knowl- edge of choral music and had directed a church choir for over four years. His first choral works were published while a senior at Northwest Missouri State University, where he received a degree in Vocal Music Education. After gradua- tion, he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he now resides.

Since 1986 Mr. Gilpin’s career has been arranger with hundreds of publications musically diverse, continuing in music to his credit and is a highly respected education as a choral arranger and choral conductor. He performs fre- composer and as a private voice and quently as a singer with the piano instructor. He has worked nation- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as ally as a choreographer and as a studio well as with recording artist Sandi Patty. musician and back-up singer. By the He currently is director of educational mid-1990s Mr. Gilpin was being sought choral publications for Shawnee Press, after to conduct national choral events. Inc. and is a member of ACDA, MENC, Today he is a well-known ASCAP AFTRA, SAG, and is a Life Loyal award-winning choral composer and Member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

JOSEPH M. MARTIN, Composer/Conductor

Joseph Martin, a native of North Carolina, earned his bachelor of music degree in Piano Performance at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Subsequently he earned a master of music degree in Piano Performance at the University of Texas, Austin. Mr. Martin taught for five years in the piano pedagogy depart- ment of the University of Texas. His piano teachers include Jimmy Woodle, David Gibson, Amanda Vick Lethco, Martha Hilley, and Danielle Martin. While at Furman University, he was accompanist for choral director and 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 10

composer Milburn Price and, inspired Celtic Tapestry, and A Christmas by his teaching, Mr. Martin began to Tapestry) has been enormously popular compose. in the sacred and secular markets. He has recorded for Yamaha’s Disklavier series He is a member of the staff of Shawnee and has composed hundreds of commis- Press, Inc. as director of sacred publica- sioned works. tions, with responsibilities for oversee- ing the editorial and creative direction Recognized throughout the United of the company and also coordinating States for his many choral composi- the recording and production aspects tions, both sacred and secular, Mr. of future sacred publishing efforts. Mr. Martin’s music is published by numer- Martin has performed solo piano ous publishing houses. More than recitals and has been the featured artist 1,000 compositions are currently in with symphony orchestras in the print and the list continues to grow. His United States and Mexico. As winner composition Pieta was recently hon- of the Nina Plant Wideman Compe - ored with an award from the John Ness tition, he performed with the Beck Foundation. Guadalajara Symphony Orchestra. His solo recital in Ex-convento del Carmen Mr. Martin’s music can be heard in was broadcast nationally throughout such diverse locations as Carnegie Hall; the country. Though he continues to the Lawrence Welk Theatre in Branson, perform in concert, he now devotes his Missouri; and in hundreds of worship efforts to playing in churches and for services in churches across the United conferences of church musicians States and Canada. He continues to surprise audiences with the variety and Mr. Martin’s first solo piano recording, scope of his compositions and arrange- American Tapestry, was nominated for a ments. Mr. Martin lives in Austin, Dove Award. This album, along with his Texas, with his children Jonathan and other recordings (Songs of the Journey, Aubrey and his wife Sue.

DISTINGUISHED CONCERTS INTERNATIONAL (DCINY) Founded by Iris Derke (general direc- incubator, a star-maker, and a presenter tor) and Jonathan Griffith (artistic of broadly accessible, world-class musi- director and principal conductor), cal entertainment. Distinguished Concerts International is driven by passion, innovative vision, a For more information about Distinguished total belief in its artists, and unwavering Concerts International in New York and commitment to bringing forth unforget- upcoming DCINY musical events around table audience experiences. DCINY is a the world, please visit DCINY.org., creative producing entity with email [email protected], or call unmatched integrity that is a talent (212) 707-8566. 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 11

DISTINGUISHED CONCERTS SINGERS INTERNATIONAL Performing in Act 1

Blakeslee United Methodist Church Choir (PA), Julie Kerrick Geiser, Director; Byrnes Singers (SC), Rusty Keesler, Director; The Choir of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ (PA), Bryan Lohr, Director; Great Lakes’ Touring Chorus (Ontario, Canada), Robert Hennig, Director; The Messiah Project (MO), Steve Yates, Director; Sandy Creek High School Chorus (GA), Craig Robertson, Director; The Village Chorale (AR), Ellen R. Nagode, Director.

Performing in Act 2

Community United Methodist Church Chancel Choir (FL), Robert Milam, Director; Elder High School Glee Club (OH), David F. Allen, Director; Grand Cities Children’s Choir (ND), Melanie Popejoy, Director; Greenwich Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir (VA), Lon Quinones, Director; Harmony Singers (TX), Pam Price, Director; The Seton High School Concert Choir (OH), Mrs. Maribeth Samoya, Director; Sounds of the Southwest Singers (AZ), Matt Deller, Director; West Central Singers and Vinje Lutheran Church Choir (MN), John D. Jahr, Director, and individuals from around the globe.

DCINY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Iris Derke, Co-Founder and General Director Jonathan Griffith, Co-Founder, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Danuta Gross, Director of Finance and Administration Jeffery R. Thyer, Director of Program Development Kevin Taylor, Program Development Jason Mlynek, Program Development Matthew Oltman, Program Development Andrea Macy, Marketing and Promotions Edmundo Montoya, Production Manager Laura Toppi, Concert Operations Karen Cohn, Website and Graphics DeAnna Choi, Accounting Emily Nelson, Program Development Assistant Joshua Grace, Program Development Assistant Maria Braginsky, Program Development Assistant For press inquiries please contact Ms. Shira Gilbert at [email protected] or 212.707.8566 extension 316. DCINY thanks its kind sponsors and partners in education: Artist Travel Consultants, VH1 Save the Music, Education Through Music, and High 5 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 12

PERFORMING ARTS PARTNERS DCINY would like to thank our Performing Arts Partners, who, with their financial support, have made this performance possible. Zaheer Abrahams Jennifer Lee Comello Jetiah Flermoen Angela Johnson Steve Addleman Julianne Condia Sam Florian Tischler Joseph Karen Addleman Catherine Convery Jessica Folson Courtney Justice Greg Aleman Maggie Corry Richard Foss Andrew Kahny Hensley Alexander Frank Corry Brandi Foster Margaret Karsten Meghan Allan Walter Cowart Alyssa Fournier Mary Kasten William Allen Shanlee Cox Susan Frame Rusty Keesler Orlonda Allen Wilma Jean Crago Alana Francisco Gregory Keim David Allen Lauren Craig Rebecca Gary Holden Kelley Brandon Allen Connie Craig-Leveille Kathy Gary Duncan Kelley Susan Anderson Mary Cremers Susan Geary Jim Kelly Michael Anderson Sandie Cressman Kira Geary Gerelyn Kelly Megan Anderson Kay Crews Anna Geary Karla Kenefake- Jack Anderson Adrian Cummings Julie Kerrick Geiser Hymans Emily Anderson Kakkie Cunningham Sarah Gerszewski Brandon Kerley Scott Araujo Jacquelyn Cunningham Daliyah Geter Stephanie Kerrick Colleen Arthur Dory Cunningham Nick Gibbs Marlies Kerrick Lauren Aug Katelynn Dallman Frances Jean Giles June Kerrick Matt Bailey Debbie Dallmann Emily Glatt James Kerrick Jessica Baker Ah’Lexis Daniel Asiana Goforth Alfred Kerrick Joyce Barone Matthew Davenport Frankie Good Roger Kingstrom Sam Barsan Matthew Davis Heather Gordon Judy Klein Paul Barta Jeff Davis Alexandra Granger Caroline Klopp Alex Barta Donna Davis Dakota Green Cynthia Koll-Tengwall Dale Blomker Ben Davis Rosalie Grijalva Stacy Kramer Erica Bock Day Day Gabby Halliday Julia Krogh Ryan Boehm J. Matthew Deal Gabrielle Hand Isabel Krogh Zane Borth Amanda Deal Alex Harrison Randall Krogmann Moriah Borth Matt Deller North Hart Olivia Kuchera Carolyn Bowers Leann Deller Shailla Head Bill Kuno Brianna Brannon Melissa Demars Brett Heard Mariah Kuntz Donna Brau Emily Denman Karly Heinzelman Ramona Lackore Molly Brauch Kathryn Densmore Myra Henderson Brendyn Lafferty Florence Brockel Linda Elizabeth Casey Hennessy Javonte Lain Celene Brooks Devonshire Robert Brian Paul Spencer Laird Kim Brown Kaitlin Devoto Hennig Ben Lapp George Brown Antonio DiLonardo Mary Beth Henry Elaine Larson Breanna Brunsman Christian DiStasi Amy Henry Danielle Larson Audriana Brusuelas Jessica Dixon Carson Herbert Valerie Lawrence Glenn Buchanan Andrea Dixon Elijah High Kathryn Anne Leach Eunice Buchanan Larry Dodson Marnie Hillier Erika Leathermon Julia Burks Lauren Dollar Michael Hilvert Beverley Elizabeth Isabella Burton Emily Dosch Taylor Hirth Ledrew Linda Cambra Ella Dostal Sydney Hoffmann Cailyn Lee Jane Margaret Rose Driehaus Amber Holbrook Jeff Leiber Cameron Marcy Driehaus Jared Hollingworth Anna Lindle KayLynn Campoverde Venita Duffield Daisy Hou Bryanna Littlejohn Ben Carroll Matthew Dunham Franklin Arthur Hough Roberta Lohr Brendan Carter Shannon Ector Channing Hubbard Catherine Lohr Grant Christianson Bethany Elden Catherine Hughes Bryan Lohr Pamela Lee Church Nick Ellerhorst Carol Lynn Hulcoop Ashlynn Long Anthony Ciarla Desmond Ellis Ajay Hutton Whitney Longie Herbert Norman Ciceri Madison Else Dwight Hymans Karen Lopez Thomas Macdonald Gail Ernst Anna Ierullo Lulu Lopez Claridge Cassel Everson Maia Jackson Jackie Lover Pamela Anne Claridge Stephen Ewens John Jahr Bill Lover Nancy Elizabeth Jonathan Fattu Devon Andre James Diondre Lowery Claridge Isabel Ametha Mignon Isaac Joerger Carly Luken Cynthia Ann Helen Fay Emily Joerger Laurie Anne Mace Clark Kayla Fewster Laura Johann Susan Mack Andrew Blake Clark Eric Fish Kristen Johnson Drew Mack Sharon Coleman Danika Flanders Jenna Johnson Avery Madden 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 13

Joan Patricia Malins-McCaw Ian Richings Jeffrey Tengwall Jayron Mardani Brinna Richtsmeier Jacy Thibert Patricia Mares Craig Robertson Kirsten Thomas Mikayla Martin Lindsey Robison Beck Thompson Steven Maurer Jane Robison Marilynn Tiede Margaret Mayhugh Warren Roehl James Tiede Tara McAfee Grace Roehl Isabella Timon Carla McCall Alexis Roehl Charlotte Tjaden-Kingstrom Chasten McCrary Michael Rogers Antonio Trapp Dona McGough Nic Rolph Velma Trotter Mary McGuckin Roger Romesberg Lois Truax Ross McLean Kathleen Edith Rowe Ruth Ann Tuseth Mary Ellen McNaught Katelyn Rudolph Catherine Tuttle Linda Medina Nikki Saltmarsh Shelagh Gail Tyreman Calli Medley Maribeth Samoya Marilyn Gladys Tyreman Mark Meier Lauren Sanner Lucinda Veitch Hayley Melba Amy Sanner Chris Veres Geoff Mercer Marilyn Sassman Elizabeth Vert Becky Mercer Jordan Schad Bob Vinsand David Mitchell Michael Schauer Alicia Walker Erin Morgan Barb Schauer Olivia Wall R.J. Morin Marc Schmidt Rodney Waltz Marian Ayres Morrison Cayla Schmitt Joy Waltz Casey Mulligan Allie Schmitt Brenda Joan Warder David Myers Anthony Schreier Aaron Waterman Greg Nagode Gretchen Schreiner Rachel Watkins Ellen Nagode Melissa Scott Cierra Watkins Liz Netz Dan Scott Kloe Wavra Grace Netz Andrew Seiler Kelly Wavra Janet Louise Nicholls Megan Selby Denise Weaver Lonneika Nichols Nanette Serbus Alexandria Weber Madisynn Noeldner Francine Shaft Valerie Louise Webster Sophia Oen Anna Shallman Carol Wegner Tony Oldham Jacqueline Elizabeth Mary Joe Weiner Rosie Oldham Sheppard Nick Wells Anna Ostendorf Christopher Roger Sheppard Evan Welsh Christine Oswald Chun-mui Shin Mary Ellen Wenzel Lauren Owens Dylan Shoemaker Jason West Elaine Park Gloria Short Elizabeth West Alan Paulson James Siarris Summer West Christa Peart Eric Sievers Madeline Westereng Nathan Peasland Krista Slusar-Mrazek Jasmyne White Kecia Peters Judith Elizabeth Smart Gail Whitebread Sue Phillips Madeline Celeste Irene Smith Hannah Wilkinson Babara Phillips Judy Smith Carlyle Alphonso Williams- Sam Pickett Carolyn Smith Critchlow Elizabeth Darlene Pickles Allen Smithee Catherine Mary Wilson Melanie Popejoy Melody Sondrol Annella Winger Zack Potter Matt Stacklin Randy Wright Jordan Powell Mark Staggs Tyler Wuebbolt Pamela Price Alexadra Stebar Steve Yates Mykell Price David Stein Kobe Young Gerald Price Janet Steinle Erika Zauchner Keefe Purcell Rebecca Stemler Marlene Zenker Lon Quinones Marvelle Stone Ella Zhang Laurie Quinones Mary Ann Stoyles Mykaela Zola Jay Quitter Nancy Strickland Timothy Ragazinski Alex Stroth Rebecca Rage Fran Stroud The Performing Arts Partners Samuel Rath Kirby Sullivan list includes names supplied by Judy Raze Jeffrey Sumpter choral directors as of January 23, Jessica Raze Mary Sunderhaus 2014. Any questions regarding Taylor Reck Sarah Sunderman missing or misspelled names Rachel Reed Carmen Sunderman should be addressed to the Roc Rentz Linda Swalin individual directors. Richard Rentz Landon Swallow Deb Rhoads Abriana Taylor 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 14

2014 DCINY Concerts and Artist Series Please join us at our upcoming events

Monday Evening, March 10, at 7:00 Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center LUST & LA FEMME MYSTIQUE: CARMINA BURANA AND MUSIC IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Vance George, Conductor Laureate CARL ORFF: Carmina Burana Hilary Apfelstadt, Conductor Laureate Music for Women’s Voices Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Singers International

Friday Evening, March 21, 2014, at 8:00 Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall a cappella NEXT Ad Astra Singers, John Paul Johnson, Director NOTUS: IU Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, Dominick DiOrio, Director UC Berkeley Chamber Chorus, Marika Kuzma, Director

Sunday Afternoon, March 30, 2014, at 2:00 Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center DEFYING GRAVITY: THE MUSIC OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ AND ERIC WHITACRE Eric Whitacre, Composer/Conductor Stephen Schwartz, Special Guest Artist, Composer of Wicked, Godspell and many other Broadway legends Tali Tadmor, Pianist Featuring Distinguished Concerts Singers International

Saturday Evening, April 12, 2014, at 7:00 Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center VOCAL COLORS Timothy Powell, Director TIMOTHY POWELL: St. George and the Dragon (World Premiere) Libretto by poet Charles Anthony Silvestri Scott Buchanan, Director Indiana State University and Indiana Festival Chorus Horace Carney, Director Alabama A&M University Concert Choir 02-17 DCINY_Shawnee_Press_CH Rental 2/3/14 12:54 PM Page 15

Sunday Evening, April 13, 2014, at 8:30 Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall THE DROP OF DAWN Jonathan Griffith, DCINY Artistic Director and Principal Conductor CHRISTOPHER TIN: Calling All Dawns (Carnegie Hall Premiere) CHRISTOPHER TIN: The Drop that Contained the Sea (World Premiere) Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Singers International

Tuesday Evening, April 22, 2014, at 8:30 Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall BRIDGES TO THE FUTURE University of Southern Denmark Symphony Orchestra Saul Zaks, Director Hershey Symphony Sandra Dackow, Director

Dates, repertoire, and artists subject to change. For a full season listing, visit www.DCINY.org