CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET WITH CHARLES SEGA, ORGAN THE MISSION OF THE CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR

IS TO CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY

IN HIGH-QUALITY CHORAL ART.

OUR VISION IS TO BE CHICAGO’S PREEMINENT

AVOCATIONAL CHORAL ENSEMBLE THROUGH DIVERSE AND

INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, EXCELLENCE IN ARTISTRY,

AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT.

2 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR CONTENTS

4 PROGRAM

6 PROGRAM NOTE

8 T E X T S

23 ARTISTS/THANKS

25 OUR TEAM

19 OUR TEAM

CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET 2020 3 01 First Snow – Bo Holten

02 Jesus Christ the Apple Tree – Elizabeth Poston Nikki Gamble, soloist

03 The First Noel – English Carol, 17th Century *Sing-Along

04 Dusty Trails – Lucius Sung by Robyn Lustbader PROGRAM 05 Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy – Bing Crosby & David Bowie Sung by Matt Des Biens (tenor) and his father Mark Des Biens

06 What Child is This? – Old English Air *Sing-Along

07 Es ist ein Ros entsprungen – Michael Praetorius (1571–1621) Sung by Kari Nelson, Sally Alvarado, Danielle Pacelli, Robyn Lustbader, Jeff Watson, Cam Carrara, Steve Hetzel, Benji Roth

08 Mary, Did You Know? – Lloyd Larson Sung by Cate Mascari (alto) & her daughter Ariana Mascari, joined by her friends Anton Hatwich (Double Bass) & Justin Peters (percussion)

09 Hark! the herald-angels sing – Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809–1847), arr. David Wilcocks

10 I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Words & Music by Kim Gannon and Walter Kent, arr. Mac Huff Sung by Erin Thor (soprano), Jamie Prather (soprano), and their sister Tory Christian

11 O come, all ye faithful – John Francis Wade (1711–1786), arr. David Wilcocks

INTERMISSION & HOT TODDY BAR

4 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR 12 Så mörk är natten i midvintertid (Lucia) – Carl Bertil Agnestig Sung by Cam Carrara (tenor) & Erika Brown Thomas (choir alumna)

13 In the bleak mid-winter – Harold Darke Cate Schmittle and Cam Carrara, soloists

14 Let it Snow – Jule Styne, arr. Amy Butterer & Joe Huppert Sung by Amy Butterer (alto), joined by her brother-in-law Joe Huppert (piano)

15 God rest you merry, gentlemen – traditional English carol, arr. David Wilcocks

16 Silver Bells – Music by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans, arr. Erwin Cisneros Sung & played by Sally Alvarado (soprano) & her partner Jonathan Ibach

17 Jolly Old St. Nicholas – attrib. James R. Murray Sung by Nikki Gamble

18 White Christmas – Irving Berlin *Sing-Along

19 Have a Holly Jolly Christmas – Johnny Marks, arr. Mark Hanson Sung by Nikki Gamble, Amy Butterer, William Meek, Trent Stewart

20 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine Sung by Danielle Pacelli

21 Silent Night – Franz Gruber (1787–1863), arr. David Wilcocks

22 Joy to the World – George Frideric Handel *Sing-Along

Encore: Christmas Spiritual Medley – traditional spirituals, arr. Joseph Jennings Carl Alexander, Countertenor, Kari Nelson, Erin Thor, Paula Castaños, Robyn Lustbader - soloists

CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET 2020 5 PROGRAM NOTE

It has been a difficult year for everyone. At CCC, our holiday concert has tended in recent years toward programs that explore an inherent duality in a season so full of joy and warmth, but with ever shortening days and colder weather.

This year, we decided to do something different.

This year, we present to you our holiday favorites. The full choir from its virtual space, CCC from years past (including several audience sing-alongs from 2007), and individual and small group performances all come together for a joyful holiday celebration.

We wish you all a joyful holiday, good health, and a happy new year!

Carols with a Snowflake icon are sing-alongs! Join in!

6 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR TEXTS

01 02 First Snow Jesus Christ the Apple Tree Bo Holden Elizabeth Poston

You lucid, lustrous, tender snow, The tree of life my soul hath seen, who paint the landscape all one shade, Laden with fruit, and always green: the living, dead, ugly, fair, The trees of nature fruitless be you colour all things equal – white. Compared with Christ the apple tree.

You fled your mother’s warm arms, His beauty doth all things excel: into the air as blue mist: By faith I know, but ne’er can tell turned home again one blizzard night, The glory which I now can see so pure, but grim and cold. In Jesus Christ the apple tree.

For happiness I long have sought, And pleasure dearly I have bought: Stephan G. Stephansson (1853–1927) trans. Kristjana Gunnars (© Red Deer College Press Ltd) I missed of all; but now I see ‘Tis found in Christ the apple tree.

I’m weary with my former toil, Here I will sit and rest awhile: Under the shadow I will be of Jesus Christ the apple tree.

This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, It keeps my dying faith alive; Which makes my soul in haste to be With Jesus Christ the apple tree.

Words from ‘Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs’, 1784

8 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR 03 The First Noel *Sing-Along

The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star shining in the east, beyond them far; and to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain]

Then entered in those Wise Men three, full reverently upon the knee, and offered there, in his presence, their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]

CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET 2020 9 We been gone for such a long time that I’m almost afraid to go home 04 A long road is a long, dragged-out imagination where things can go wrong But we keep rolling on

Dusty Trails I know I’m no doctor but if I was guessing I’d say it was just growing pains Lucius And painful as growing is we can’t forget it’s our ticket to taking the reins And we’ll all be okay, we’ll be okay

Dusty trails can lead you to a golden road, I’ve been told Can’t remember who it was but all she spoke Will a penny for her thoughts leave me broke? ‘Cause everyone’s around and I’m still alone Everyone’s around right now and I’m still alone

It’s all in the manual that we’ve been writing, a future instructional guide If we skip to add to our prefufilled dreams, we’d be lost without our own advice We’ll be alright, we’ll be alright

Dusty trails can lead you to a golden road, I’ve been told Can’t remember who it was but all he spoke Will a penny for his thoughts leave me broke? ‘Cause everyone’s around and I’m still alone Everyone’s around right now and I’m still alone

I’m halfway to misery Some say when you go halfway there’s still plenty of time to return Oh, am I halfway to heaven? Some may say when you go halfway, you only have halfway to go

Dusty trails can lead you to a golden road, I’ve been told Can’t remember who it was but all he spoke Will a penny for his thoughts leave me broke? ‘Cause everyone’s around and I’m still alone Everyone’s around right now and I’m still alone

10 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR 05 Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy Bing Crosby & David Bowie

Come they told me pa-rum-pum-pum-pum A newborn king to see pa-rum-pum-pum-pum Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum-pum-pum-pum Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum

Peace on Earth, can it be? (Come they told me pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) Years from now, perhaps we’ll see? (A newborn king to see pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) See the day of glory (our finest gift we bring pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) See the day, when men of good will (to lay before the king pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) Live in peace, live in peace again (rum-pum-pum-pum) Peace on Earth (so to honor him pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) Can it be (when we come)

Every child must be made aware Every child must be made to care Care enough for his fellow man To give all the love that he can

I pray my wish will come true (little baby pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) For my child and your child too (I stood beside him there pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) He’ll see the day of glory (I played my drum for him pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) See the day when men of good will (I played my best for him pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) Live in peace, live in peace again (rum-pum-pum-pum) Peace on Earth (then he smiled at me pa-rum-pum-pum-pum) Can it be? (me and my drum)

Can it be?

CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET 2020 11 06 What Child Is This? *Sing-Along

What Child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?

Chorus: This, this is Christ, the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary!

So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come, peasant, king to own Him. The King of kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone Him. [Chorus]

12 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR 07 Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Michael Praetorius

Es ist ein Ros entsprungen, A rose has sprouted, Aus einer Wurzel zart, From a delicate root Wie uns die Alten sungen, As the old ones sang to us, Von Jesse kam die Art From Jesse was the lineage Und hat ein Blümlein bracht That brought forth a little flower, Mitten im kalten Winter, In the midst of cold winter Wohl zu der halben Nacht. In the middle of the night.

Das Röslein, das ich meine, The rosebud that I mean, Davon Jesaia sagt, Of which Isaiah foretold, Ist Maria die Reine uns Comes from Mary, the pure, Das Blümlein bracht. She brought us the little flower. Aus Gottes ew’gem Rat At God’s eternal council, Hat sie ein Kind geboren She has given birth to a child Und blieb ein’ reine Magd. And remained a pure maid.

Das Blümelein, so kleine, The little flower, so small, Das duftet uns so süß, That smells so sweet, Mit seinem hellen Scheine With its bright light Vertreibt’s die Finsternis. It expels the darkness. Wahr Mensch und wahrer Gott, True man and true God, Hilft uns aus allem Leiden, He helps us from all suffering, Rettet von Sünd und Tod. Saves us from sin and death.

O Jesu, bis zum Scheiden O Jesus, by being born Aus diesem Jammertal Out of this vale of tears, Laß Dein hilf uns geleiten Let Thy help guide us Hin in den Freudensaal, To the hall of joy In Deines Vaters Reich, In your father’s kingdom, Da wir Dich ewig loben. As we praise You eternally, O Gott, uns das verleih. O God, give us that.

CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET 2020 13 09 Hark! the herald- angels sing

Hark! the herald-angels sing: Glory to the new-born King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled: Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies, With the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem. Hark! the herald angels sing 08 Glory to the new-born King. Christ, by highest heaven adored, Mary Did You Know? Christ the everlasting Lord, Lloyd Larson Late in time behold him come, Offspring of a Virgin’s womb: Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Mary, did you know that your baby boy Mary, did you know? Hail the incarnate Deity! Would one day walk on water? Pleased as man with man to dwell, The blind will see, the deaf will hear, Mary, did you know that your baby boy Jesus, our Emmanuel. The dead will live again, Would save our sons and daughters? Hark! the herald angels sing The lame will leap, the dumb will speak Glory to the new-born King. Did you know that your baby boy The praises of the Lamb! Has come to make you new; Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Mary, did you know that your baby boy This Child that you delivered Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Is Lord all creation? Will soon deliver you? Light and life to all he brings, Mary, did you know that your baby boy Risen with healing in his wings; Mary, did you know that your baby boy Will one day rule the nations? Mild he lays his glory by, Will give sight to a blind man? Did you know that your baby boy Born that man no more may die, Mary, did you know that your baby boy Was Heaven’s perfect Lamb, Born to raise the sons of earth, Would calm a storm with His hand? And the sleeping Child you’re holding Born to give them second birth. Did you know that your baby boy Is the great, the Great I AM? Hark! the herald angels sing Has walked where angels trod, Glory to the new-born King. Oh, Mary, Mary, did you know? And when you kiss your little baby You’ve kissed the face of God? Words Charles Wesley (1707-1788) & George Whitefield (1714-1770)

14 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR 11 O come, all ye faithful J.F. Wade, arr. David Wilcocks

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem; Come and behold him, Born the King of angels: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

God of God, Light from Light, Lo, he abhors not the Virgin’s womb; Very God, 10 Begotten, not created: O come, … I’ll Be Home for Christmas Sing, choirs of angels, Words & Music by Kim Gannon & Walter Kent, Sing in exultation; arr. by Mac Huff Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; ‘Glory to God, In the highest.’ I’ll be home for Christmas; I’ll be home for Christmas; O come, … You can plan on me. You can plan on me. Please have snow and mis-tle-toe Please have snow and mis-tle-toe Yea, Lord, we greet thee, And presents on the tree. And presents on the tree. Born this happy morning, Jesu, to thee be glory given; Christmas eve will find me Christmas eve will find me Word of the Father, Where the love light gleams. Where the love light gleams. Now in flesh appearing: I’ll be home for Christmas I’ll be home for Christmas O come, ... If only in my dreams. If only in my dreams

Bing Crosby Words 18th century Latin Translated Frederick Oakley (1802-1880)

CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET 2020 15 12 Så mörk är natten i midvintertid Lucia

Så mörk är natten i midvintertid So dark is the night in midwinter. Men se då nalkas lucia But behold, Lucia is approaching. Hon kommer den goda med ljuset hit She comes, the good one, with the light here. Hon kommer med hälsning om julefrid She’s coming with a message for Christmas peace. Hon nalkas med ljus i sin krona She comes with candles in her crown.

I mörka natten i midvintertid In the dark night of midwinter Vi hälsar dig väna lucia We say hello to you, friend Lucia. Välkommen du goda med ljuset hit Welcome, you good, with the light here. Välkommen med hälsning om julefrid Welcome with greetings for Christmas peace. Välkommen med ljus i din krona Welcome with light in your crown.

Text By: Johny Johansson

16 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR 13 In the bleak mid-winter

In the bleak mid-winter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed 14 The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.

Enough for Him, whom cherubim, worship night and day, Let It Snow Breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay; Enough for Him, whom angels fall before, Oh the weather outside is frightful The ox and ass and camel which adore. But the fire is so delightful What can I give Him, poor as I am? And since we’ve no place to go If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; It doesn’t show signs of stopping Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart. And I’ve bought some corn for popping The lights are turned way down low

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Christina Rossetti When we finally kiss good night How I’ll hate going out in the storm! But if you’ll really hold me tight All the way home I’ll be warm

The fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we’re still goodbying But as long as you love me so Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET 2020 17 15 God rest you merry, gentlemen arr. David Wilcocks

God rest ye merry, gentlemen Let nothing you dismay For Jesus Christ, our Saviour Was born upon this day To save us all from Satan’s power When we were gone astray 16 O tidings of comfort and joy. Silver Bells From God our Heavenly Father A blessed Angel came; And unto certain Shepherds Silver bells, silver bells Hear the snow crunch, see the kids Brought tidings of the same: It’s Christmas time in the city bunch How that in Bethlehem was born Ring-a-ling, hear them ring This is Santa’s big day The Son of God by Name. Soon it will be Christmas day And above all this bustle you hear O tidings of comfort and joy. City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Silver bells, silver bells Now to the Lord sing praises, Dressed in holiday style It’s Christmas time in the city All you within this place, In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas Ring-a-ling, it fills the winter air And with true love and brotherhood Children laughing, people passing Hear them ring, you hear it everywhere Each other now embrace; Meeting smile after smile Soon it will be Christmas day This holy tide of Christmas And on every street corner you hear City sidewalks, busy sidewalks All others doth deface: Silver bells, silver bells Dressed in holiday style O tidings of comfort and joy. It’s Christmas time in the city In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas Ring-a-ling, hear them ring, Children laughing, people passing Soon it will be Christmas day Meeting smile after smile Very soon it will be Christmas day. Strings of street lights, even stoplights Blinkin’ bright red and green As the shoppers rush home with their treasures

18 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR 17 Have a Holly Jolly Christmas Johnny Marks, arr. Mark Hanson

Have a holly, jolly Christmas It’s the best time of the year I don’t know if there’ll be snow But have a cup of cheer Have a holly, jolly Christmas 18 And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know White Christmas And everyone you meet Oh, ho the mistletoe *Sing-Along Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me Have a holly, jolly Christmas I’m dreaming of a white Christmas And in case you didn’t hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas Just like the ones I used to know This year Where the treetops glisten and children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow Johnny Marks I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white.

Irving Berlin

CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET 2020 19 19 Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Jolly old Saint Nicholas, Hanging in a row; Lean your ear this way! Mine will be the shortest one; Don’t you tell a single soul You’ll be sure to know. What I’m going to say, Johnny wants a pair of skates; Christmas Eve is coming soon; Susy wants a sled; Now you dear old man, Nellie wants a picture book, Whisper what you’ll bring to me; Yellow, blue, and red; Tell me if you can. Now I think I’ll leave to you When the clock is striking twelve, What to give the rest; When I’m fast asleep, Choose for me, dear Santa Claus, Down the chimney broad and You will know the best. black With your pack you’ll creep; All the stockings you will find

Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Through the years 20 Let your heart be light We all will be together, From now on, If the Fates allow Have Yourself a our troubles will be out of sight Hang a shining star upon the highest bough. Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Merry Little And have yourself A merry little Christ- Make the Yule-tide gay, mas now. Christmas From now on, Hugh Martin & our troubles will be miles away. Ralph Blaine Ralph Blaine Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more.

20 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR 21 Silent Night 22 arr. David Wilcocks Joy to the World *Sing-Along Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright; Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Sleep in heavenly peace. Let earth receive her King; Silent night, holy night, Shepherds first saw the sight: Let ev’ry heart prepare him room, Glories stream from heaven afar, And heav’n and nature sing, Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia: And heav’n and nature sing, Christ the Saviour is born. And heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing. Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light; Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns; Radiance beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Let men their songs employ, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Joseph Mohr (1792-1848) Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love, And wonders of his love, And wonders, wonders of his love.

CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET 2020 21 Encore Christmas Spiritual Medley traditional spirituals, arr. Joseph Jennings Carl Alexander, countertenor

There’s a star in the east on Christmas morn. What month was my Jesus born in? Rise up shepherd and follow. Last month of the year!

It’ll lead to the place where the Savior’s born. Now was it January? Rise up shepherd and follow. No! No!

Leave your sheep and leave your lambs. February? Rise up shepherd and follow. No! No!

Leave your ewes and leave your rams. March, April, May? Rise up shepherd and follow. No! No!

There was no room found in the inn. June, July, August, September, October, November, It is the star of Bethlehem. But the Twenty-fifth day of December, Well, the last month of the year. For Him who was born free from sin. It is the star of Bethlehem. Children go where I send thee. How shall I send thee? Behold that star up yonder. It is the star of Bethlehem. One for the little bitty baby, Born of the Virgin Mary, Sweet little Jesus boy. Wrapped in swaddlin’ clothin’ They made you be born in a manger. Layin’ in a manger. Sweet little holy child. Born in Bethlehem. Didn’t know who you was. Go, tell it on the mountain. It was poor little Jesus. Over the hills, and ev’rywhere, Born on a Christmas. Go, tell it on the mountain, Laid in a manger. That Jesus Christ is born. I ask you wasn’t that a pity and a shame.

22 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR ARTISTS

2020–2021 2019–2020 Christopher Windle – Artistic Director Christopher Windle – Artistic Director

O Come All Ye Faithful, God Rest You Merry Christmas Spiritual Medley, feat. Carl Gentlemen, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Jesus Alexander, countertenor Christ the Apple Tree, Silent Night

SOPRANO: Marion Amling, Erica Beall, Paula SOPRANO: Sally Alvarado, Marion Amling, Erica Castaños+, Nikki Gamble, Amy Keipert*, Genevieve Beall, Paula Castaños, Jamie Prather, Nikki Gamble, Klein, Kari Nelson+, Jamie Prather, Caroline Prescott, Kristina Kaupa, Amy Keipert*, Kari Nelson, Cate Kathleen Schiffer, Cate Schmittle, Erin Thor+ Schmittle, Erin Thor

ALTO: Monica Blacconeri, Amy Butterer, Megan Drueck, ALTO: Monica Blacconeri, Amy Butterer, Jenna Cataldi, Cindy Hodakoski, Robyn Lustbader+, Dominique Martin, Megan Drueck, Katherine Elise, Cindy Hodakoski, Cate Mascari*, Maureen McPherson, Danielle Pacelli, Liz Robyn Lustbader, Dominique Martin, Cate Mascari*, Powers, Laurel Proctor, Arleigh Truesdale Danielle Pacelli, Liz Powers, Laurel Proctor

TENOR: Cameron Carrara*, Lee Cravens, Eddie Cuevas TENOR: Cameron Carrara*, Lee Cravens, Eddie Cuevas Jr., Robert Duggan, Jim McGuire, William Meek, Jr, Matthew Des Biens, Robert Duggan, Jim McGuire, Nathan Metzger, William Pearse, Jordan Rudman, Jack William Meek, Nathan Metzger, William Pearse, Jordan Rutter, Casey Williams Rudman, John Rutter, Jeff Watson, Ben Zucker

BASS: Dan Acheson, Zach Bird, James Cahill, Bill BASS: Dan Acheson*, Zachary Bird, James Cahill, Bill Fortune, Daniel Hammond, Nathaniel Hendrix*, Fortune, Daniel Hammond, Steve Hetzel, Kingsley Kingsley Householder, John Jung, Ryan Paroline, Ben Householder, John Jung, Ryan Paroline, Ben Roth, Roth, Trent Stewart, Justin Tuffy Trent Stewart, Justin Tuffy, Nathan Waller

+ soloists for Christmas Spiritual Medley *Section Leader

CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET 2020 23 2019–2020 2007–2008 Christopher Windle – Artistic Director Timm Adams – Artistic Director

First Snow The First Noel, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Joy to the World, White Christmas SOPRANO: Marion Amling, Erica Beall, Paula Castaños, Jamie Christian, Nikki Gamble, Amy Keipert*, Genevieve SOPRANO: Marion Amling, Erica Beall*, Melissa Curtis Klein, Kari Nelson, Kathleen Schiffer, Cate Schmittle, Kate Goier, Shana Harvey, Viktoria Johnson, Alana Erin Thor Pennington, Kaela Rampton

ALTO: Monica Blacconeri, Amy Butterer , Megan ALTO: Monica Blacconeri, Dena Borman*, Amy Bearden, Drueck, Alicia Fuller, Dominique Martin, Cate Mascari, Amy Butterer, Katharine Cikanek, Mary Fry, Dominique Maureen McPherson, Rachel Murray*, Liz Powers, Martin, Kerra McCoskey, Tracy Weisman Veronica Raufer, Melissa Rose, Kelsey Schauer TENOR: Jim Collins*, Hunter Geye, Bill McDougall, TENOR: Frank Blackman, Cameron Carrara*, Alex William Meek, Paul Reineck, David Rubin, Jonathan Concordia, Lee Cravens, Eddie Cuevas Jr., Robert Russom, Brian Shumaker Duggan, Brian Lee, Cliff McReynolds, William Meek, William Pearse, Jack Rutter, Casey Williams BASS: Robert Collins, Bill Fortune, Al Irwin, Steve Mendez, Trent Stewart, Andy Sudds, Paul Teipe*, Uvon BASS: Dan Acheson, Zach Bird, James Cahill, Bill Tucker Fortune*, Joshua Green, Daniel Hammond, Nathaniel Hendrix, John Jung, Jeremy Murray, Ryan Paroline, Ben Roth, Trent Stewart, Justin Tuffy *Section Leader

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Charles Sega, Organist / Carl Alexander, Countertenor / Greg Garrett, Recording Engineer & Videographer for 2007 Carols by Candlelight / All Saints Parish, Brookline, MA & Dr. Stephan Griffin, Music Minister / The Maryland State Boychoir & Stephen Holmes, Artistic Director / First Presbyterian Church, Evanston and their staff for the use of their sanctuary and Aeolian- Skinner Organ for recording / Zachary Bird Design / Robert McConnell & Jake Huppert for editing & producing Have a Holly Jolly Christmas and Let It Snow, respectively

24 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR CHARLES SEGA

Since 2010, Organist and Choirmaster Charles Sega has served as principal organist and director of the Atonement choir, Schola, and the St. Cecilia Choir. During his tenure, the Atonement choir has performed over 25 orchestral masses.The three choirs keep an active repertoire of over 65 choral masses and hundreds of motets. He started the parish’s voluntary choir (St. Cecilia) which has now grown to nearly 30 members and sings Evensong twice a month.

Active as a choral singer, he is a member of the Schola Laudis at Monastery of the Holy Cross and Schola Immaculata in Chicago. He began organ studies in high school and continued his education at Wheaton College (B.M.) and the University of Minnesota (M.M. Organ performance). Prior to his appointment at Atonement, he was Minister of Music at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Glenview, IL, and Organ Scholar at Southwell Minster, England. While in England, he was also Assistant Conductor and Organist for the Cranmer Company of Singers where he did residencies in the Cathedrals of Wells, Chester, Ely, Winchester and at Belvoir Castle.

CARL ALEXANDER

Hailed by The Harlem World as “exceptional...[with] a beautiful and powerful voice,” Carl Alexander is a budding American countertenor known for his captivating performances which incorporate contemporary literature and gems

FEATURED ARTISTS FEATURED of the past.

A graduate of Morehouse College, he was featured frequently as a soloist with the Morehouse College Glee Club and as a member of the Morehouse Quartet. He received his Master’s degree in Voice and Opera Performance from Northwestern University, and is studying with W. Stephen Smith.

Alexander looks forward to performances this season of Durufle’s Requiem, Talbot’s Pathway of Miracles and holiday features with the Chicago Chamber Choir and Champaign - Urbana Symphony Orchestra.

CCC CHRISTMAS CABARET 2020 25 Chicago Chamber Choir is exceedingly grateful to the THANK YOU foundations, businesses, and individuals who support our mission by making a financial contribution. Thank you for your generous support of contemporary choral music!

Maestro / $2500+ Soloist / $150-$499 Trenton Stewart Henry I Stuchel Marion Amling & Ed Hoover Amazon Kathy A Stutz Toria Burrell-Hrencecin Anonymous (2) Margaret Sullivan & Dr. David Hrencecin Dan Acheson Beth & Tom Sweeney Bill Fortune Timm Adams Anne Wrider David Gitomer & Tom Klein David C Barford Jim & Karen Zeman Illinois Arts Council Lea Baxter John Jung Erica Beall Ensemble / $1-$149 Paul & Carol Keipert Zachary Bird The MacArthur Funds for Culture, Equity, Christopher Buck, FSC Anonymous in Honor of All the Singers and the Arts at the Richard H. Driehaus James Cahill Ann Acheson Foundation Terry Cahill Beverly Albert William Meek Jenna Cataldi Audrey Alvarado Paula Behm-Windle & Robert Windle Randall Clark, Jr. James S. Bailey John Dally Ellie Barbarash Conductor / $1000-$2499 Andrew Deppe Ms. Debra Barford Wayne C Drueck Nahraen Benjamin Timm Adams Catherine Game Chris Bird J. Amling Gordon Grant Eleanor Blankenship Amy Butterer Daniel Hammond Sarah Bush Megan & Josh Drueck Richard Allen Hill Mary Kathleen Cahill Kayleigh Dudevoir & Tyler Hawthorne Cindy Hodakoski Griffin Candey Carol & Chet Lucas Stephen Andrew Holmes Rob & Laurie Cisneros Dominique Martin & Monica Blacconeri Gloria Logeman Sylvia Corcoran Robert & Hannah McConnell Robyn Lustbader Ed Davis Andrew J. Reuland Denise & John McCallum Rebecca DeGraw Paul & Barbara Stewart Joan & Tom McHugh Jean Des Biens Jim & Gina Thor Donald Nally Matthew Des Biens Christopher Windle & Catherine Schmittle Barbara O’Connell Kristen Dewitt Virtuoso / $500-$999 Michael & Catherine O’Connell-Cahill Gail Diamond Danielle Pacelli Alison Dinsmore David Beil & Jeremy McElroy Ryan Paroline Heather Dize Jeanie Child Viktoria Rill Hilary Dodson Nancy Head Melissa Rose Melissa Downey Cate Mascari Benjamin Roth Kaye Downey Virginia Miller Jordan Rudman Karen Eickemeyer Mary O’Connell Kelsey Schauer Ronald A. Fox Tracy Weisman Kathleen Schiffer Judy Gamble

26 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR Elisabeth Gawthrop Jacqueline Marie O’Connor Judith Golden Joanne Pakieser Joshua Green Linda Palaza Rafadi Hakim Lisa Palmisano Haley Hastings Farah Paradise Carolyn Heasly Kevin Park Christopher Henricks Dave Picking Dorothy Hetzel Katherine Plier R.M. Holmes Katherine Plier Swen Householder Andy Pokel Mark Ibach Nancy Polancich Jason Jedlinski Rose Potter Margie Johnson Laurel Proctor-Mattingly Paulina Jones-Torregrosa Paul Rardin Margaret Jungels Kathleen Riley Brian Kaempen Roxann Sega Phil Kaupa Charlie Sega Joseph Keefner Erin Setchell Nancy Klein John Slawson Jane Klep Courtney Smith Tim Koll John Smolen Erich Kurschat Courtney Stevens Mary Kurschat Paul Stewart Dennis & Carol La Bissoniere Mike Stringer Chuck La Chance Angelica Sturm Becky Lane Katie Suib Mary Lauren ME Sullivan Liza Lehrer Erika Takacs Nancy Leonard Robbin Tengroth Thomas Libera Gina Thor Chris Lucy Mark & Judy Thorne Teran Martin Eiliesh Tuffy Monsieur Mason Roberta Tuffy Susan G. McCracken Joseph Ulichny Joan McHugh Laura Vaughn Sonia Medina Nathan Walbert Nathaniel Meierpolys Linda Waycie Regina Merrill Becky Whitaker Linda Miller Christopher Windle Meghan Murphy-Gill Margaret Witry Jon Myalls Nancy Youmans Lindsey Nelmar Zachary Bird Janis O’Neill

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ARTISTIC + BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS STAFF Phillip Dothard / President Christopher Windle / Artistic Director Marion Amling / Treasurer Amy Keipert / Associate Conductor Cate Schmittle / Secretary Talar Khosdeghian / Principal Accompanist Robert McConnell, Jeremy McElroy, Ronia Holmes / General Manager William Meek, Erin Thor, Justin Tuffy

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Nikki Gamble / Choral Librarian Carl Alexander / Photography Zachary Bird / Graphic Artist Gary Cobb / Remastering, ARS Recording Studios Joel Fox / Recording Engineer Robyn Lustbader / Social Media Assistant chicagochamberchoir.org

Thank you to 98.7 WFMT for their support of CCC and its mission. 28 CHICAGO CHAMBER CHOIR The Chicago Chamber Choir is supported by The MacArthur Funds for Culture, Equity, and the Arts at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation ©Chicago Chamber Choir, 2020. All rights of the producer and of the owners of the works reproduced reserved.

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