Eleanor Johnson, Director Shannon Barrett, Choreographer

Dan Thomson, Producer

Memorial Hall Steele Indian School Park

Phoenix, Arizona

May 2, 2015 at 7:00PM May 3, 2015 at 3:00PM

Video recording and flash photography are strictly prohibited

North Valley Chorale

The North Valley Chorale (NVC) is a voluntary, non profit (501 (c)(3)) organization dedicated to the cultural, musical, and social enrichment of metropolitan Phoenix and its surrounding communities. Our sponsors, donors, advertisers and volunteers help us achieve our mission. Join us! We serve all segments of our community by providing affordable and accessible performances of choral music from many traditions, eras, and

cultures. Our repertoire ranges from classical to pop and Broadway. We reach out into the community to serve and lift up those who are suffering and in need. During the holidays and throughout the year we share the gifts of

music, companionship and goods with those who are needy, ill or homeless and their caregivers. This season we are proud to partner with UMOM shelters, the

Banner Alzheimer Institute (BAI), St. Matthew School and several senior living communities. We are proud to be “the choir that cares.”

We are still looking for a few good singers. NVC practices on Wednesday evenings at the Phoenix Boys Choir, 1131 E. Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Visit us on the web for more information about the NVC.

Call (602) 992-7095 to schedule an audition.

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Welcome Carole V. Bartholomeaux, Master of Ceremonies

Presentation of Colors

Arizona Society Sons of the American Revolution National Anthem

SSttrriikkee UUpp tthhee BBaanndd!! Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin

Arranged by Mark Hayes

Drum Major: Maddie Barrett

IIrrvviinngg BBeerrlliinn’’ss AAmmeerriiccaa Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin

Choral Arrangement by Roger Emerson

Instrumental Arrangement by Paul Murtha

There’s No Business Like Show Business

Alexander’s Ragtime Band

Puttin’ On the Ritz

Blue Skies Corey De Tar, Phil Digati, Traci Esposito, Pam Fischer, Paula Ginkel, Peter Johnson,

Bonnie Kuettner, Catherine Le, Craig Metzger, Gary Thomson, Randy Weiss

Always Katherine Gleason, Joe Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Peter Lourie, Anita Murcko,

Margaret Neno, Barb Nicol, Jim Nicol, Angie Schermitzler,

Herb Schatell, Stephen Schermitzler, Mark Wallace

God Bless America

AA SSaalluuttee ttoo GGeeoorrggee MM.. CCoohhaann Music and Lyrics by George M. Cohan

Choral Arrangement by Jay Althouse Instrumental Arrangement by Michael Frassetti

Angela Barrett, Maddie Barrett, Samantha Barrett,

Ava Digati, Sophia Digati, Kassidy Johns, Melanie Nyland

You’re a Grand Old Flag

Give My Regards To Broadway The Yankee Doodle Boy

TThhee MMuussiicc MMaann Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson

Choral Arrangement by Clay Warnick Instrumental Arrangement by Michael Frassetti

Seventy Six Trombones

Goodnight, My Someone Angie Schermitzler

Pick A Little, Talk A Little/Goodnight, Ladies

Lida Rose / Will I Ever Tell You

Sarah Smith

The Wells Fargo Wagon John Prosek, Christine Dermanelian,

Phil Digati, Kelly Johnson

Till There Was You Kelly Johnson, Stephen Schermitzler

Seventy Six Trombones Music Man: David Mancuso

BBooooggiiee WWooooggiiee BBuuggllee BBooyy Music and Lyrics by Don Raye and Hughie Prince

Arranged by Ed Lojeski

Kelley Jean Bagby, Shannon Barrett, Christine Dermanelian, Traci Esposito,

Pam Fischer, Dawn Forkenbrock, Katherine Gleason, Kelly Johnson, Bonnie Kuettner,

Claudia Navarrete, Carolyn Nyland, Sarah Smith,

Tap Dancer: Melanie Nyland

TThhee MMuussiicc ooff MMGGMM (A Choral Medley)

Vocal Arrangement by Greg Gilpin Instrumental Arrangement by Peter Schmutte

That’s Entertainment Music by Arthur Schwartz Lyrics by Howard Dietz

San Francisco Music by Bronislau Kaper and Walter Jurmann Lyrics by Gus Kahn

The Trolley Song Music by Ralph Blane Lyrics by Hugh Martin

Kelley Jean Bagby, Shannon Barrett, Christine Dermanelian, Corey De Tar,

Phil Digati, Dawn Forkenbrock, Peter Johnson, Craig Metzger,

Claudia Navarrete, Carolyn Nyland, Stephen Schermitzler, Gary Thomson

Good Morning Music by Nacio Herb Brown Lyrics by Arthur Freed

Additional lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green

Shannon Barrett, Corey De Tar,

Carolyn Nyland, Stephen Schermitzler

Make ‘Em Laugh Music by Nacio Herb Brown Lyrics by Arthur Freed

Craig Metzger

Over the Rainbow Music by Harold Arlen Lyric by E. Y. Harburg

Carolyn Nyland

Singin’ In the Rain Music by Nacio Herb Brown Lyrics by Arthur Freed

Shannon Barrett, Gary Thomson

INTERMISSION

Win a Free TRIP to PARIS

For only $50, you can win an all-expenses paid trip to Paris, France. See details on back cover of

program. Only 500 tickets will be sold! and

Buy your Weekend in Paris Raffle Ticket TODAY to win the Paris Gift Basket with French wine and more.

Refreshments

Complimentary Desserts at your table

Purchase coffee, water, soda for only $1.00!

GIFT CARD RAFFLE TICKETS ONLY $5 each

or 3 for $10 or best value 7 for $20

Winners selected before final curtain, must be present. 1st Prize - $300 in Gift Cards from your favorite area

restaurants and stores

2nd Prize - NVC Gift Basket - NVC merchandise and 2 VIP

tickets to the 2015 Christmas Concert

NVC Merchandise

NVC Logo Mugs $8 each or 2 for $15 NVC Logo Ornaments $8 each or 2 for $15

NVC CDs $15 each or 2 for $25 An American Tapestry & We Wish You Christmas

Decorative Hand Towels, Designed by B. Hoehne $15 Festive Pet Bandanas $3 - $6 each

JJeerrsseeyy BBooyyss Arranged by Mark Brymer

December 1963 (Oh, What a Night) Words and Music by Robert Gaudio and Judy Parker

Working My Way Back to You Words and Music by Denny Randell and Sandy Linzer

Corey De Tar

Let’s Hang On Words and Music by Bob Crewe, Denny Randell and Sandy Linzer

Corey De Tar, Stephen Schermitzler

Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You Words and Music by Bob Crewe and Robert Gaudio

Peter Johnson

Who Loves You Words and Music by Robert Gaudio and Judy Parker

Corey De Tar, Stephen Schermitzler

DDiissnneeyy SSppeeccttaaccuullaarr Arranged by Mac Huff

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Words by Ray Gilbert Music by Allie Wrubel

I’ve Got Not Strings Words by Ned Washington Music by Leigh Harline

Melanie Nyland

Chim Chim Cher-ee Words and Music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Stephen Schermitzler (Saturday)

Smith Graham (Sunday)

Step In Time Words and Music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Angela Barrett, Samantha Barrett, Maddie Barrett,

Ava Digati, Sophia Digati, Kassidy Johns, Melanie Nyland

Heigh-Ho / Whistle While You Work Words by Larry Morey Music by Frank Churchill

Gary Ciba, Graham Johnson, Joe Johnson, Craig Metzger,

Jim Nicol, John Prosek, Mark Wallace

When You Wish Upon a Star Words by Ned Washington Music by Leigh Harline

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Words by Ray Gilbert Music by Allie Wrubel

FFrroozzeenn Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Ava Digati

For the First Time in Forever Angela Barrett. Maddie Barrett, Samantha Barrett,

Ava Digati, Sophia Digati, Kassidy Johns, Melanie Nyland

Love is an Open Door Stephen Schermitzler, Sarah Smith

In Summer Charles Hudson

Fixer Upper Shannon Barrett, Corey De Tar, Phil Digati, Traci Esposito, Paula Ginkel,

Katherine Gleason, Smith Graham, Joe Johnson, Kelly Johnson, Peter Johnson, Catherine Le,

Peter Lourie, Craig Metzger, Anita Murcko, Barb Nicol, Carolyn Nyland,

Stephen Schermitzler, Sarah Smith, Gary Thomson, Mark Wallace, Randy Weiss

Let it Go Carolyn Nyland

IItt’’ss DDee--LLoovveellyy Music and lyrics by Cole Porter Arranged by Jay Althouse

Randy Weiss

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Maddie Barrett, Shannon Barrett, Corey De Tar, Phil Digati, Traci Esposito,

Dawn Forkenbrock, Paula Ginkel, Katherine Gleason, Smith Graham, Joe Johnson,

Kelly Johnson, Peter Johnson, Catherine Le, David Mancuso, Craig Metzger,

Anita Murcko, Barb Nicol, Carolyn Nyland, Stephen Schermitzler, Sarah Smith,

Gary Thomson, Mark Wallace, Randy Weiss

Back in My Arms Again Words and Music by Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Eddie Holland

Shannon Barrett

Reach Out (I’ll Be There) Words and Music by Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Eddie Holland

Stephen Schermitzler (Saturday)

Smith Graham (Sunday)

I Heard It Through the Grapevine Words and Music by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong

Peter Johnson

What Becomes of the Broken Hearted Words and Music by William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser, and James Dean

Shannon Barrett, Corey De Tar,

Carolyn Nyland, Stephen Schermitzler

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough Words and Music by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson Arranged by Roger Emerson

Shannon Barrett, Corey De Tar, Peter Johnson, Carolyn Nyland,

Stephen Schermitzler, Sarah Smith

North Valley Chorale

Eleanor Johnson*, Director

*North Valley Chorale Board

Youth

Soprano

Kelley Jean Bagby Mary Ellen Brooks

Pam Fischer Paula Ginkel

Barbara Hoehne * Mary Ann Iagulli Kelly Johnson * Bonnie Kuettner Catherine Le

Margaret McCarthy Anita Murcko * Margaret Neno * Barb Nicol Carolyn Nyland

Michelle Rorvig

Carol Rosales * Angie Schermitzler Sarah Smith Tenor

Corey De Tar Phil Digati Peter Johnson

Peter Lourie

David Mancuso Herbert Schatell Stephen Schermitzler

Alto

Shannon Barrett Christine Dermanelian

Traci Esposito Dawn Forkenbrock

Jennifer Gibson Katherine Gleason Claudia Navarrete Mary Neuman Randy Weiss

Bass

Gary Ciba Smith Graham

Charles Hudson * Graham Johnson * Joe Johnson Craig Metzger

Jim Nicol John Prosek Gary Thomson * Mark Wallace *

Angela Barrett Sophia Digati

Maddie Barrett Kassidy Johns Samantha Barrett Melanie Nyland Ava Digati

In Appreciation

Choreography Shannon Barrett, Maddie Barrett, Carolyn Nyland, Melanie Nyland

Production Dan Thomson

Sound Troy Mercer Sound Intern Donald Dyke, Anjana Madan

Stage Crew Joe Johnson, Gary Ciba, Dave Dermanelian, Gervais Neno, Michelle Nettle, John Prosek, Gary Thomson

Wardrobe Barbara Hoehne

House Manager Karen Thomson

Tickets Pam Thompson, Graham Johnson

Ticket Sales Pam Thompson, Jack Namie, Sharon Namie, Chris Polityka,

Frank Thompson, Eric Thomson

Raffle Sales Maureen Arrigo, Paul Arrigo, Hansa Done, Mary Hungate, Dan Magee, Sue and Joe Mullane, Mike Murphy, Steve Nebgen Gervais Neno

Merchandise Sales Karen Churchard, Jan DiLoreto

Usher Angela Barrett, Madeline Barrett, Samantha Barrett, Ava Digati, Sophia Digati, Don Fischer, Chris Ginkel, Joe Iagulli, Kassidy Johns, Melanie Nyland, Jerome Wilson

Refreshment Sales Sue Metzger, Jane Prosek, Sandy Spellman, Beverly Zduniak

Rehearsal Facilities Phoenix Boys Choir

Fund Raising Margaret Neno, Karen Thomson

Program Charles Hudson, Anita Murcko

Program Advertising Michelle Rorvig, Anita Murcko

Publicity and Marketing Graham Johnson

Volunteer Coordination Karen Thomson

Photography Mark Wallace, Herb Schatell

Photo Display Board Kelley Jean Bagby, Gina Ferrari

Venue Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park, Manny Garnica, Tammy Parker

Table Sponsors

Kelley Jean Bagby Tom and Shannon Barrett Mary Ellen Brooks Dave and Christine Dermanelian Phil and Brenda Digati Traci and Greg Esposito Pam and Don Fischer Katherine and Andrew Gleason Graham and Eleanor Johnson Joe and Kelly Johnson Catherine Le Peter and Linda McLaughlin Craig and Linda Metzger

Mark Wallace and Anita Murcko Mike and Marty Murphy Gervais and Margaret Neno Tim and Carolyn Nyland John and Jane Prosek Peter Lourie and Janice Roper Michelle Rorvig Herb and Marion Schatell Greg Johns and Kerry Schlecht Connie Smith Frank and Pam Thompson Gary and Karen Thomson Steve and Randy Weiss

North Valley Chorale Board of Directors

Director, Eleanor Johnson

President, Anita Murcko

Corresponding Secretary, Charley Hudson Recording Secretary, Margaret Neno

Treasurer, Mark Wallace

Development and Marketing Director, Graham Johnson Membership Director and Music Librarian, Carol Rosales

Volunteer Director, Gary Thomson Outreach Director, Kelly Johnson

Wardrobe Director, Barbara Hoehne

Friends of North Valley Chorale

Contributions for the 2014 – 2015 Season

Orchestra Circle ($2500 to $4999) Mark Wallace and Anita Murcko 3 Steve and Randy Weiss

Singer Circle ($1000 to $2499)

American Express Anonymous Graham and Eleanor Johnson

Elizabeth Saunders Gary and Karen Thomson 1,2

Benefactors ($500 to $999)

Axxis Advertising Harry Cavanaugh, Jr. James and Debra Larson

Fr. John T. McDonough Margaret Neno Bill and Susan Wilde

Angels ($250 - $499)

James Beggs Daniel and Sharon Morrison Bernadette and Edward Murcko Mary Neuman

Salute Ristorante Constance Smith Eileen Stright

Patrons ($100 - $249) Allen Ames Grant Deger Hansa Done Betsy Donovan David and Nancy Henrickson Charles Hudson Kelly Karbon Steve Kenner Maryanne Kramer-Ames Catherine Le

John and Toni Logan Patricia Mariella Col. Joseph and Susan Mullane, Jr. Sharon Namie Dawn Parks Rosalie Raptosh Carol Rosales Diane Sullivan Carolyn Walrad

Supporters ($25 - $99) Kelly Bagby Shannon Barrett Mary Ellen Brooks Gary Ciba Philip Digati Pam Fischer Gregory and Heidi Gerback Barbara Hoehne Julie Hull Mary Hungate

Kimberly Grabovich Richard and Elaine Nelson Debbie and Jim Nixon Carolyn Nyland John Prosek Rolfs Salon and Spa Karen Shove 3

La Torretta Ristorante Jan Webb Chris and Diane Willits

1 In Memory of Emma Iafrate 2 In Memory of Gregory Zduniak 3 In Memory of Don Wallace

From the Director

I can't believe we are concluding yet another season of music making, and what a journey it has been! We've travelled from Bach's glorious Magnificat with a stop for Faure's divine Requiem, ending on Broadway with our Patriotic salute to this amazing country. Our Chorale family continues to grow. We've lost a few of our friends, welcomed back previous ones and made numerous more wonderful new friends who have brought such joy, wonder and love with them....not to mention their talent and great work ethic! Special thanks to Kelley Jean Bagby for taking on our photo board project her first year with the group! She and her daughter created this so that our audience could get to know ALL the members of the group--not just those who are the most visible. We commissioned our first piece which was a huge success at our Spring concert and we're in the planning stages for our first European tour--not bad for a group that's concluding its 6th season. The greatest asset this group has is its members. I never cease to be amazed at what heights this group can reach. Just when I think I might have raised the bar a bit too high for them, they go and jump over it with room to spare. This doesn't just magically happen but happens because of their commitment to excellence and their downright hard work--mixed of course with just the right measure of fun! They make "coming to work" such a joy for me. A huge thanks to them for all their time spent in learning the music & movement and to their families for giving up of their family time. This really is a family effort. Our choir board headed by Dr. Anita Murcko is THE best. My thanks to each of them--Charley Hudson, Margaret Neno, Gary Thomson, Barbara Hoehne, Kelly Johnson, Dr. Mark Wallace, Carol Rosales and Graham Johnson for their dedication and vision. This is definitely a "working" board and each of them has their responsibilities that they take very seriously. Our group is also blessed by our volunteers under the direction of Karen Thomson who not only has to make sure we have enough volunteers for each of our productions but also has to purchase & package food, make table arrangements, find Raffle items--the list goes on & on. She & her co-worker Margaret Neno spend numerous hours working on our behalf. A huge thanks to her & her team for their hard work. I would be remiss if I didn't say a very special thanks to Shannon Barrett for ALL the hours she has put into the choreography for the group. She not only creates the movement but makes practice videos, works with individuals, small groups, etc. Her daughter Maddie has also been invaluable with her help with the NVC Junior ladies. We're also thankful for her bringing along her friend, David Mancuso who has been a great help to our men's section. The Barrett ladies have been joined this year with the Nyland ladies--Carolyn and Melanie, who have also helped with movement. As you can see it takes many people to create a Broadway experience. I am in awe of Barbara Hoehne who created our Dwarf costumes, Snowman costume, plus all the ladies’ and young ladies' vests, not to mention bowties and cummerbunds--oh yes, and also the hand towels that were for sale during Intermission. She's a DYNAMO and we're richly rewarded by her presence in our group. Finally I need to thank the one person who helps keep me sane--my husband Graham who has been by my side for 37 yrs. --listening, encouraging and ignoring when necessary. We met in a choir rehearsal and have been in one choir or another for our entire marriage. He was THE one back then and he continues to still be my one & only. Thanks Graham for letting me be me.

Eleanor

Dear Mark & Anita,

Your passion for both family and music is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your dedication. Enjoy your great concert!

The Wallace Family

Dear NVC friends and Leadership, Just wanted to thank you for a fabulous season filled with

three great concerts! What a blessing to be under such great direction and be amongst such talented singers. I feel truly

blessed and I am looking forward to a great next season and our upcoming tour!

Michelle

Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary

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In appreciation for the

Presentation of Colors

My dearest David,

When the things we’ve planned,

Need a helping hand,

That’s when I’ll be there

Always.

Not for just an hour, day or year – but always.

Your gem,

Christine