GLORIA! THE MANY MOODS OF CHRISTMAS.
The WICA Conservatory Choir and the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra share the stage and celebrate the season in an evening of holiday classics.

WICA Conservatory Choir directed by Robert W. Prosch
Saratoga Chamber Orchestra conducted by Legh W. Burns

"This collaborative effort between the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra and the WICA Conservatory Choir extends our original vision: to bring a seasonal flavor to Whidbey Island through music. The pieces are timeless and we feel privileged to be able to bring them to the community.

Each year we attempt to expand the Christmas offering, by including lesser-known pieces with traditional carols. This year's concert will feature the Conservatory Choir and the brass section of the orchestra in a performance of John Rutter's wonderful “Gloria.” It's a piece that has already found a place in the ‘must hear’ Christmas offerings.

The other major work is “The Many Moods of Christmas,” by Robert Shaw. This year we are presenting Suite II of the series of four Moods that Shaw has written. With the orchestration by Robert Russell Bennett, the Suite includes O Sanctissima, Joy to the World, Away in a Manger and Fum, Fum, Fum. The result alternates between the reflective and the joyous...a combination certain to instill the Christmas Spirit in all of us.” -- Legh Burns, Saratoga Chamber Orchestra

Conducting Intern Geoffrey Larson
Stage Manager John Worthington






THE PROGRAM.

A Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson
Saratoga Chamber Orchestra
Geoffrey Larson, Conductor

Away in a Manger arr. by Mack Wilberg
The WICA Conservatory Choir

All Things Bright and Beautiful by John Rutter
The WICA Conservatory Choir

The Many Moods of Christmas, Suite II by Robert Shaw
I. O, Sanctissima
II. Joy to the World
III. Away in a Manger
IV. Fum, Fum, Fum / March of the Kings
The WICA Conservatory Choir and Saratoga Chamber Orchestra

INTERMISSION

Carol of the Bells arr. by Johann Pfust
The South Whidbey High School Women's Choir (LMS Concert)
Paula Ludtke, Director
Piano, Amy Arand

Shalom Aleikhem by Kurt Knecht
The South Whidbey High School Women's Choir
Clarinet, Nicole Ledgerwood
Piano, Amy Arand

Coventry Carol arr. by David Newell
The South Whidbey High School Women's Choir

Fum, Fum, Fum arr. by Robert Shaw
Oak Harbor Chamber Choir (OHHS Concert)
Darren McCoy, Conductor

This Little Babe by Benjamin Britten
Oak Harbor Chamber Choir

Happy Holidays / White Christmas by Irving Berlin, arr. by Lojeski
Oak Harbor Chamber Choir

Oh Holy Night arr. by John Rutter
The WICA Chamber Singers

Christmas Day by Gustav Holst
The WICA Chamber Singers

Gloria by John Rutter
I. Allegro VivaceII. Andante
Megan Besst, Ambria Prosch, and Claudia Walker, soloists
III. Vivace e ritmico
The WICA Conservatory Choir and Chamber Singers
Saratoga Chamber Orchestra




THE SARATOGA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA.

Violin I
Roxallanne Medley - Concertmaster
Peggy Bardarson - Assistant Concertmaster
Ann Dannhauer, William Dolde, Gloria Ferry-Brennan, Elizabeth Lovelace, Ann Skinner, Patrice Weed Shearer, Mira Yamamoto

Violin II
Paula Pugh - Principal, Betty Eisenbrey, Jennifer Gochanour, Beverly Heising, Linda Morris, Heidi Rendall, Ed Severinghaus, Margaret Storer

Viola
Kat Fritz - Principal, Louise Fiori, Zoe Hensler, Philip Nation, Charles Terpenning

Cello
Jackie Robbins - Michael and Teresa Lauver Principal Chair in Cello, Cami Davis, Kathleen Knull

Bass
Kim Tinuviel, Principal

Flute
Wendy Wilhelmi - Lynne W. Palmer Principal Chair in Flute

Oboe
Frances Kenney, Principal

Clarinet
Geoffrey Larson - Principal, Nicole Ledgerwood

Bassoon
Chris Harshman - Principal, Nora Felt

French Horn
James Hendrickson - Principal, Susan Perry

Trumpet
Richard Werner - Principal, Matthew Frost, George Oram, Arlin Peterman

Trombone
Larry Heidel - Principal, Andrew Judd

Bass Trombone
Jennifer Hinkle

Tuba
Seth Tompkins

Timpani
Jeff Stiern - Principal, Amy Arand, Jim Nevermann

Keyboard
Kathryn Fox

SCO Music Librarian
Anne Ferry-Brennan

SCO Volunteer Coordinator
Gina Simpson

THE WICA CONSERVATORY CHOIR.

Dorothy Baumgartner, Megan Besst, Gay Bitts, Morgan Bondelid, Anthony Caldwell, Marge M. Carter, Mavis Cauffman, Kimberly Cerra, Ann Deacon, Norma DeMerchant, Bruce Dierking, Beverly Durocher, Patricia Friedman, Amara Garibyan, Shelley Hartle, Dave Haworth, Laura Holte, Debbie Kirchhauser, Diane Lantz, Mary Magill, Linda McLean, Mary McMurtry, Ann Mercer, Jeannie Miller, Dorothy O. Moffat, Kathy Parks-Chambers, Lon Peterman, Ambria Prosch, Savannah Randall, Chris Rose, Rhonda Salerno, Rob Scott, Marci Shive, Carolyn Sundquist-Bippart, Joan Todd, Dianna Vars, Cheryl Veblen, Linda White Wadsworth, Ed Walker

Choir Accompanist
Jessica Foley

THE WICA CHAMBER SINGERS.

Soprano I
Dana Linn, Melanie Lowey, Ambria Prosch

Soprano II
Carolyn Bippart, Melisa Colby, Ann Mercer, Susan Sandri, Dianne Vars

Alto I
Morgan Bondelid, Linda McLean, Kris McRea, Christina Parker

Alto II
Kimberly Cerra, Chris Rose

Tenor I
Megan Besst, George Henny, Phil Jordan

Tenor II
Les Asplund, Anthony Caldwell

Baritone
Dave Haworth, Rob Scott

Bass
Al Benson, Norm Walker

THE SOUTH WHIDBEY WOMEN'S CHOIR.

Director Paula Ludtke

Makayla Artis, Ruth Baez, KaCee Bailey, Annie Cain, Caitlin Christensen, Sarafina Durr, Tiffany Hoch, Erin Imes, Megan Jeffers, Meaghan Klebold, Amanda Lee, Grace Mathew, Erin Meehan, Caitlin Merkley, Sophia Merrell, Danielle Potter, Ambria Prosch, Laura Smith, Chelby Thomas, Erin Walker, Amanda Zuver

Piano Amy Arand

THE OAK HARBOR CHAMBER CHOIR.

Director Darrne McCoy

Zack Ayer, Lyndsey Burkette, Richard Christian, Heather Dale, Krista Holloman, Allison Kennedy, Jed Massengale, Ryuta Meany, Nate Miller, Ben Nelson, McKenna Peckenpaugh, Brighton Pruss, Abby Rankin, Aaron Reeves






The WICA Conservatory Choir is dedicated to creating all-encompassing choral experiences for performers and audiences; performing music that challenges and inspires; recognizing the high value of each person's contribution to the Choir; maintaining a high level of professionalism in musicianship; empowering members to fulfill their musical and performance potential; working together in a manner that is engaging and productive; and reaching out to all parts of the community to attract singers, volunteers, and audiences. Learn MORE.

The Saratoga Chamber Orchestra is comprised of musicians from all corners of Whidbey Island and is a professional orchestra whose mission is to: Entertain, educate and enrich through music; Present a unique and varied musical repertoire and perform in a professional manner, with the highest standard of artistic integrity; Enhance the awareness and reputation of Whidbey Island as a cultural destination; Collaborate with other artistic disciplines to augment and enhance the concert experience; Foster and mentor exceptional local music students in study and performance. Learn MORE.


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