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DECEMBER 2017 DECEMBER 9-23 ARTISTIC DIRECTOR PAUL CALDWELL Sassy HOLIDAY 2 Season Passes to Stevens Pass or Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard Packages Only Carter Subaru gives you 2 season passes to ski & mountain bike Stevens Pass when you buy or lease any New or Certified Pre-Owned Subaru thru February 2018 Shoreline • Ballard • CarterSubaru.com Proud Supporter of the Seattle Men’s Chorus & Seattle Women’s Chorus FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR palpable excitement in the air, the kind and me…and Seattle Men’s Chorus. generally reserved for children on the eve We’re the dreamers of dreams, the makers of December 25. I remember the needles of magic, and the singers of songs. At dancing across my scalp when the guys their very heart, holiday songs are heal- cut loose on their opening song. And the-world songs. And the memories we then there was the crazy-wild party that create with them can inspire us all for a erupted in the house when we sang Peace lifetime. and Favor Rest on Us. In the twinkling of So bring on the brass. It’s time for some an eye, Seattle Men’s Chorus transformed In an odd sort of way, the holidays mark holiday sass. the passing of time. As lighted trees themselves into a full-on gospel choir. The Or, like Louis Armstrong and Bette and flickering candles appear in every audience went there with us, dancing in Midler said, “Have a cool Yule, y’all.” window, familiar songs and favorite the aisles. traditions stir memories of years past. And yeah, I also remember the lens SEATTLE MEN’S CHORUS DECEMBER 10-23 Seattle Men’s Chorus has made Benaroya popping out of my glasses during the Hall the epicenter of Seattle’s holiday encore. Shirtless Santa dancers were cheer for a long time. It’s a generational prancing all around me on the stage. I event. Many of the children who came to was totally panicked they would trample the lens, so much so that I forgot to give this show long ago are parents now. This Paul Caldwell Sassy year, they’ll bring their children. the chorus a bow during curtain call. I mean I was seriously frantic. Without But I don’t have that kind of history those glasses, I couldn’t see to conduct the here yet. This is my second December in show the next day. HOLIDAY Seattle. So when I walk into Benaroya Hall, my holiday-past memories are all The cumulative effect of all this holiday hubbub was simple. Seattle Men’s Chorus about…last year. And I remember it well. SEATTLE MEN’S CHORUS & SEATTLE WOMEN’S CHORUS gave me the best December ever. APRIL 7 & 8 It was my first performance with Seattle Men’s Chorus. Backstage, there was a Now we find ourselves here again: you SPECIAL GUEST RANDY RAINBOW OUR MISSION Our voices transform society through innovative and entertaining programs that build community, illuminate the experiences of LGBTQ people and their allies, expand inclusion, and inspire justice. SEATTLE MEN’S CHORUS JUNE 22 & 23 OUR VISION SAVE THE A more harmonious world that celebrates the unique identities and talents of all people. SAVE THE INFORMATION THEATRE ETIQUETTE TICKET SALES In consideration of all performers and patrons, we ask Box Office that you observe the following: 206.388.1400 (Mon–Fri, 11:00AM–6:00PM) • Before you turn off all cell phones and electronic Online www.SeattleChoruses.org devices, please share that you are here on all your favorite social media channels STAY CONNECTED Facebook.com/SeattleMensChorus • Use of photographic and recording equipment Facebook.com/SeattleWomensChorus during performances is strictly prohibited. • Late seating is not guaranteed – latecomers will be SMC_Chorus & SWC_Chorus seated at the discretion of the house manager. TICKETS AND INFO: SEATTLECHORUSES.ORG youtube.com/FlyingHouseSeattle encoremediagroup.com/programs 3 FROM THE BOARD & STAFF We are so happy that you appreciate their support of our to be sharing a organization. bit of the holiday season with you Our next concert in April is something – thank you for very special. SMC will share the joining us! Our stage with Seattle Women’s Chorus purpose is to try (celebrating its 15th anniversary!) for to create harmony an inspiring unity concert titled Not in this noisy world we live in. As the year in Our Town that confronts the rising comes to a close, this is the right time for tide of intolerance in our country and us to gather and celebrate the values that brings the Seattle community together in ARTISTIC DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR bring us closer. understanding. Bold stories of equality Paul Caldwell Steven F. Smith will be paired with celebratory songs With the help of our generous donors, by Katy Perry, Melissa Etheridge, and ARTISTIC/PRODUCTION on September 30th the Choruses ended Whitney Houston. Plus, the YouTube PRINCIPAL ACCOMPANIST Evan Stults our second consecutive fiscal year in sensation, Randy Rainbow, makes DIRECTOR OF ARTISTIC OPERATIONS Halie Looper DIRECTOR OF ENSEMBLES Eric Lane Barnes the black. Thank you to everyone who his Seattle debut as our special guest, PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER Nancy Hautala made both small and big investments in bringing his saucy sense of humor to ASSISTANT PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER helping to amplify our voices. Today’s McCaw Hall. Tickets are on sale now. William St. Rose MUSIC LIBRARIAN T.J. Elston Holiday Raffle is yet one more way you can support our work! You have a On behalf of our fabulous members, CONDUCTOR EMERITUS Dennis Coleman chance to win amazing prizes including talented staff, and dedicated Board of ADMINISTRATION 2 first-class tickets anywhere Alaska Directors, thank you again for attending FINANCE DIRECTOR Phi Nguyen Airlines flies, a Rick Steves European the show. We wish you a joyous holiday DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING season and a New Year filled with love. Matthew Ramsey city tour, a Holland America Line cruise, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Kevin Carson or a brand new Subaru Impreza 2.0i, PATRON SERVICES MANAGER Jeremy Dashiell See you in the lobby, MEMBERSHIP & REHEARSAL MANAGER Tina Owen courtesy of Carter Subaru. MARKETING MANAGER Chelsea Sadler EVENTS MANAGER Scott Walden I also want to give big thanks to our FINANCE ASSOCIATE Franklin Reed GRAPHIC DESIGNER Lindsay Lush Presenting Sponsors, the Pam Foster & PUBLIC RELATIONS Jennifer Rice, LLC Liz Austin Fund and Debbie Killinger. GRANT WRITING Julie L. Wilchins, LLC Our Producing Sponsors are Alaska Steven F Smith, Airlines, Carter Subaru, Holland BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Director PRESIDENT Lora Davis America Line, Olympic Hot Tub, and VICE PRESIDENT Michael Hughes Sound Mental Health, and our Concert TREASURER David Nilsson SECRETARY April Cook Sponsor is Il Fornaio. Let them know Garrison Alger, Tracy Bowens, Ed Darr, Ann Eidson, Mitchell C. Hunter, Robert Jaime-Linden, Ron Jones, Karen J. Lane, Kevin Maifeld, Adrienne McEntee, Clay Newlin, Mark Schmitt, Nick Simonton, Ken Van Dyke Seattle Choruses wish to thank Plymouth Church for the provision of our rehearsal space. 1217 Sixth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 www.plymouthchurchseattle.org 4 FLYING HOUSE PRODUCTIONS AFTER SEVEN DECADES, WE KNOW ALASKA LIKE NO ONE ELSE. With more than 70 years of experience in Alaska, Holland America Line is the leader in travel to the Great Land. Cruise through the ice-studded fjords of Glacier Bay National Park. 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