DECEMBER 12–14
PENSACOLA SAENGER THEATRE PRESENTED
MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DECEMBER IS UPON US, and for yet another year, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus is humming along with the holiday hustle and bustle. By Christmas Day, our 300 members across our 12 choirs will have presented nearly 20 performances for audiences throughout Pensacola and Northwest Florida. I am so appreciative of our families’ dedication and hard work as we spread merriment throughout our community—including with you all here today. Welcome to Christmas on the Coast and to the 36th Season of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus!
While I spend a considerable amount of time preaching the transformative impact that PCC has on the lives of our singers, I certainly couldn’t have fathomed how the past 10 years of leadership would make an enduring mark on my own life. PCC has given me my beautiful family, a wonderful circle of friends and colleagues, and a caring and supportive community. These are treasures I wouldn’t trade for the world, and none of them would have been possible without this incredible organization.
My story is just one of thousands inspired by PCC over the past thirtysix years. It is always a joy to hear from parents of second-generation members and from recent and not-sorecent alumni on how this organization has shaped the trajectory of their lives. For many, it manifests as a lifelong love and appreciation of the performing arts. For others, it’s a daily application of life skills needed to succeed in their careers—skills like responsibility,
teamwork, accountability, empathy, and confidence that were cultivated at a young age just down the road in PCC’s rehearsal hall.
Of course, none of this would be possible without our supportive community of parents, caregivers, patrons, and donors. Your financial contribution, perhaps through the purchase of a ticket or a monthly donation, provides vital support which ensures PCC can make a lasting impact on today’s young people. Together with our partners at the City of Pensacola, our county school districts, and the Escambia Children’s Trust, you—our beloved audience—are a part of a rich foundation upon which every singer from any walk of life can use the power of music and learn to thrive.
I hope you will consider pledging your support for PCC’s mission, programs, and singers beyond today’s concert. Perhaps you might purchase a ticket to a future performance, or maybe you’ll join me in toasting the PCC community at OVATION , taking place right here on the Saenger stage on January 30. Your continued philanthropy empowers robust programing and financial assistance initiatives that make a visible difference for your community’s youth. However you choose to support PCC, I am deeply grateful.
There is nothing quite like Christmas on the Coast to welcome in the holiday spirit. If it’s your first time, you’re about to discover why it’s routinely voted one of Pensacola’s greatest annual events. And if you’ve joined us before, you know you’re in for a festive treat.
Enjoy the show!
Alex Gartner Artistic & Executive Director
Hoekstra & Srivasta Gupta
MEET THE PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS
1990
Susan and Allen Pote establish the Pensacola Symphony Children’s Chorus.
1992 The first Showtime performance was held at First Presbyterian Church.
1993 Choirs were restructured to form Festival (grades 4–5), Concert (6–8), and Ensemble, a select group formed from the ranks of Concert.
1994 1995 The Pensacola Children’s Chorus was officially established as an independent, not-for-profit organization.
The first Christmas on the Coast was held at the Saenger. Young Singers was established for high school-aged singers.
1997 PCC moved into its present home in the Margaret Moore Nickelsen Center on the campus of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Pensacola.
1998 PCC appeared on a national telecast of the Hour of Power at the Crystal Cathedral in California.
2000 Singers embarked on their first international tour to Europe. Choristers (grade 3) and Echo (grades 9–12) were added to PCC’s roster.
2001 The first concert that has been known as The Angels Sing, In Sacred Song, and One World, Many Voices were held.
2002 PCC performed in the East Room of the White House.
2004 Hurricane Ivan decimated Pensacola. PCC responded to the crisis with a performance of We Will Be a Shelter for Each Other, written by Allen Pote.
2005 Regular summer programs began.
2010 PCC celebrated its 20th Anniversary and welcomed many notable alumni, including Ashley Brown, Will Hedgecock, Katy Mixon, Brandi Russell, Abigail Spencer, and Hanan Tarabay.
2015 Susan and Allen Pote announced their retirement at the end of the 2015–2016 season, completing a tenure of 26 years.
2016 Alex Gartner, a native of Cincinnati, OH, was selected as the next Artistic Director after a national search.
Susan and Allen Pote were honored by the establishment of an endowment fund in their name.
2017 The Ambassador Choir was established to meet the growing demand for PCC’s participation in community events.
2019 Preparatory (grades 1–2) was added to the PCC roster. High school choirs were reorganized to include Choraliers (treble voices) and Chorale (changed voices).
2022 PCC made its debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
2023 A nearly $500K investment was secured from the Escambia Children’s Trust to provide tuition-free membership to at-risk youth in Escambia County. Hauntcert debuted at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre.
2024 PCC presented a standalone concert for the American Choral Directors Association in Louisville, Kentucky.
2026 PCC presents a solo performance and headlines the National Youth Choir Festival at Carnegie Hall, both under the direction of Mr. Gartner.
OUR STORY
Since its formal beginnings in 1990, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has sought to inspire and transform the lives of young people through music and the performing arts. Under the leadership of founding artistic directors, Susan and Allen Pote, PCC was originally formed under the auspices of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and was called the Pensacola Symphony Children’s Chorus. With growing interest, PCC formally separated from the Symphony in 1994 and incorporated as an independent 501(c)3. Over time, PCC has grown to amass 9 resident ensembles, 3 neighborhood programs, 2 regional choirs, and a regular schedule of summer programming. Mounting over 40 performances each season, PCC reaches an annual audience of nearly 25,000 individuals.
PCC’s performance résumé is vast. A nascent concert similar to the Broadway-style musical revues mounted today began in early 1990s with the first Showtime . Held in the parish hall of First Presbyterian Church to a large crowd, it was clear that a move to a bigger venue was in order, and thus performances at PCC’s Saenger Theatre became a staple of the regular concert calendar. Soon after, the first Christmas on the Coast came to life in 1995 and has since been a beloved holiday tradition in Pensacola.
In 1997, operations moved into a permanent facility on the campus of First Presbyterian Church, a place it still calls home today.
In 2015, Susan and Allen Pote announced their plans to retire at the conclusion at of the 2015–2016 season after 26 years of leadership. The Board of Directors launched a national search and identified Alex Gartner, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, to serve as the new Artistic Director.
Under Gartner’s leadership since 2016, PCC has evolved into a multi-program organization. The
Resident Choir Program remains the flagship with 6 core ensembles and 3 elective ensembles reaching singers in Grades 1–12. These groups combine for the Mainstage Performance Series which includes Hauntcert, Christmas on the Coast, One World, Many Voices , and Showtime . These initiatives are flanked by the Neighborhood Choir Program, a network of ensembles rooted in communites who have historically lacked access to the arts; and Regional Initiatives, which include the Tri-City Children’s Choir (serving northern Escambia County) and the Atmore Area Youth Choir located across the state line in Alabama. Summer months are filled with Sing in the Summer , a multiweek series of camps rooted in foundational music and movement education.
PCC’s years of accomplishments and milestones are vast, yet none compare with the greatest of all: the thousands of young lives that have been radically transformed through music. At PCC, music is not simply a means of entertainment, it is a tool that is used to build critical skills that enable a child to be successful throughout their lives. Responsibility, teamwork, accountability, confidence, and empathy— these are the values which are embedded in every facet of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. Together, they create a safe, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
SAENGER THEATRE INFORMATION
Photography & Videography
The use of video cameras, cell phone cameras, or recording equipment of any kind is strictly prohibited during performances. Unauthorized recordings are in breach of federal copyright law. You are welcome to take photos with your favorite performers before or after the performances. If you post to social media, be sure to use the hashtags #PCCSings or ##ChristmasOnTheCoast and tag @PensacolaChildrensChorus
Food & Beverage
Concessions are available for purchase in both the upstairs and downstairs lobbies. The Saenger Theatre is a cashless facility, so please have a credit card ready if you wish to purchase. Please be mindful while enjoying refreshments during the performance and unwrap/open any items before the performance begins. Please be especially careful when handling noisy snacks and plastic bottles to minimize any disturbances to fellow audience members.
Public Health & Safety
To ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all performers, production staff, and audience members, it is strongly suggested that patrons exercise sound judgment in regards to their personal health and the health of others. If you have a fever of 100.4˚F or higher, or if you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, please return home. Hand sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the facility for your convenience. If you need to cough or sneeze, please do so into a handkerchief, tissue, or your elbow out of courtesy to fellow audience members. For questions regarding the Saenger’s health and safety policies, please contact an usher.
Security Policies
For all events at the Saenger Theatre, patrons must complete a bag search and security check. Oversized bags, outside food and beverages, and umbrellas are not permitted in the building. Weapons of any kind, including concealed weapons with a permit, are prohibited.
Merchandise
You can continue to show support for the Pensacola Children’s Chorus by purchasing merchandise in the lobby. Spiritwear, water bottles, tote bags, and decals are available for purchase. And if you enjoyed today’s performance, you can place a preorder for a DVD.
Backstage Access
Only performers, staff, and scheduled volunteers are permitted in the backstage areas. Patrons, unscheduled volunteers, parents, and alumni are not allowed backstage at any time before, during, or after the performance. You are welcome to greet the performers on Intendencia Street at the conclusion of the concert.
Seating Policy
House doors will open 30 minutes prior to each performance. Please be mindful of downtown parking, weather, and security screening time as you make your way to the theater. Once the performance has started, latecomers will be seated at appropriate intervals as established by PCC and the Saenger staff. Viewing screens are located in the lower lobbies of the theater but do not provide audio feedback.
Palafox Construction Project
Beginning in early 2026, Palafox Street will be closed for significant infrastructure improvements. This will likely impact any routine you may typically use when attending a show at the Saenger. Please look for future communications from event hosts, such as PCC, along with official Saenger communications so that you can anticipate any accommodations for your future plans at the Theatre. During this time, please be sure to support your favorite Palafox storefronts and restaurants!
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, it is a special privilege to welcome you to the 36th Anniversary Season of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus and this year’s Christmas on the Coast! We are delighted to have you join us as all 260 members of our PCC Resident Choir Program fill the Saenger Theatre with joy and holiday spirit, show after show!
PCC’s fall season has been exceptionally vibrant. We are grateful to everyone who attended our A Little Night Music fundraiser, especially our event sponsor, Dr. Lusharon Wiley of Wiley Cat Consulting. These delightful evenings of entertainment, presented by PCC’s talented teaching artists, were a wonderful success. We also recently concluded an outstanding run of Hauntcert, which played to a near-sold out crowd!
We celebrate the tireless dedication of our singer, alumni, and family advisory committees, who help us reach deeper into the community and enrich the PCC experience. The Alumni are working hard to build programming in support of providing future scholarships for PCC graduates. Their next event will be a Valentine-themed brewery singalong on February 12, 2026, at Odd Colony, as well as another exciting alumni performance in the spring (stay tuned!).
The Family Committee has been an invaluable resource to our hard-working staff by helping manage some of the holiday hustle and bustle that is required to make this concert happen, as well as making our volunteers feel even more respected and appreciated for their time and effort. Last month, our Singer Activities Squad and members of the Ambassador Choir led a singalong and guided children in writing original lyrics about their loved ones at Nonie’s Place, a nonprofit which supports children and their families who are coping with grief during times of loss.
We are proud to introduce a new way to support PCC through our initiative. This easy “set-it-andforget-it” model of giving allows you to become an essential part of our chorus family, providing reliable support that helps us plan confidently for the future while responding to our singers’ evolving needs. Together, we’re not just sustaining a program—we’re sustaining the dreams and development of every child who joins our PCC family.
I invite you to mark your calendars for OVATION , the exclusive annual black-tie celebration of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus at the historic Saenger Theater. Step into a world of elegance and explore our hidden speakeasy. All proceeds from this remarkable night will benefit our financial aid initiatives and mission-critical programming, assuring that the arts are affordable and accessible to every aspiring young artist at PCC.
Thank you for being an indispensable part of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus family! Now it’s time to enjoy the enduring power of music in our community and marvel at the dedication of our talented young singers as we share holiday magic with you at Christmas on the Coast!
Happy Holidays,
Sheila Dunn, DM
President, Board of Directors, Pensacola Children’s Chorus Professor of Voice, Dr. Grier Williams School of Music, University of West Florida
FRIENDS OF NOTE
Dazzling Stars
($10,000+)
Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE)
Appleyard Family Foundation *
Cat Country / ADX Communications
City of Pensacola Department of Parks & Recreation
Florida Division of Arts & Culture
Escambia Children’s Trust
Escambia County Public Schools
First Presbyterian Church
Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area
Val & Ray Russenberger *
Saenger Theatre
Truist Foundation
United Way of West Florida *
WEAR Channel 3
Brilliant Stars
($5,000-$9,999)
Aylstock Witkin Kreis & Overholtz
Ballinger Publishing
First Baptist Church
Sheila & Bobby Dunn * ��
Karla & Ted Ent *
Mary & TJ Henriques *
Jennifer Hoekstra & Srivasta Gupta
Innisfree Hotels *
Johnson Supply Company
Joe & Bev Kinego
Julian & Kim MacQueen *
D.W. McMillan Trust
Pure Pilates *
Noelle & Josh Poole *
Dr. Michael Riesberg, MD & Mrs. Cori Riesberg *
Sandy Sansing & Family *
Shooting Stars
($2,500-$4,999)
The Bear Family Foundation
Caldwell Architects
Robin & John Carr
Center for Clergy Care & Education
Davis Animal Hospital
Brian & Christy Foreman *
Florida Power & Light
GrayRobinson
Jaime Hayes & Mason Enright * ��
Joe & Bev Kinego
Rita Miller *
NewLIFE Fertility, Drs. Lori & Barry Ripps
Novus Anesthesia Partners
Phelps Dunbar LLC
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness of Pensacola
Regions Private Wealth
Site & Utility, LLC *
Patricia Spencer
Truist Bank *
Dr. Lusharon Wiley *
Shining Stars
($1,000-$2,499)
ACTS Retirement Communities
Advanced Dental Concepts
Daniel & Susan Agnew *
Alpha-Lit Pensacola
Allan Bell *
Holly Benson
All or portion of gift designated toward:
* Tuition Assistance and Scholarships
° Susan & Allen Pote Pensacola Children’s Chorus Endowment Fund
+ Tri-City or Atmore Regional Choirs
�� Sustainer supporter
This list represents donations current as of December 1, 2025. We sincerely apologize for any omissions.
Michael & Lindsay Blanton *
The Burch Family Trust
Town of Century +
Brandon & Elisha Cherry *
Anna M. Child
Gary Child
David & Cynthia Clark *
Anne Daniel
Lisa Dirrim
W. Cross & Betsy Dudney *
Mason Enright *
Lisa Fahy *
Erin Finley *
Jeffery Fulton * °
Alex & Kirstin Gartner *
Ruth Wilkins Harper *
Matt & Donna Harwell
Anna & Michael Higgins *
Jessica & Chris Hyche *
Normidaris & Lincoln Jiménez *
James & Norma Johnson
Cynthia Kohler *
Donald & Linda Lindsey
Bill Manning Real Estate
Rita Miller *
Deborah Moss *
Bruce & Allison Patton
Paypal Giving Fund
Bob & Donna Peoples *
Thomas & Heather Pulling *
Andrea & Todd Rosenbaum *
Lana Servies
John & Mary Slocum *
James E. Waddle, Jr.
Woodfin Cabassa Orthodontics
Robin Zimmern & Mike Spencer *
Twinkling Stars
($500-$999)
Lisa Bosarge *
Patrick & Shannon Coleman *
Order of DaedaliansShangri-La Flight
William & Elizabeth Dundey *
Ron & Emily Hedgecock *
Jerome Hill
Dave & Mary Hoxeng *
Paul & Annette Johnston *
Jacqueline Lane
Teresa Levin *
Jennifer & Kellan Lewis *
Katie & Mike Miller *
Janice Miller *
Jamilyn Newton * ��
Susan & Allen Pote
Kricket & Rodney Rich *
Brad & Paige Rowe *
Patti Scannell *
Denise & Niranjan Suri *
Lynne & Paul Tobin
Petrea & Joe Tomko *
Jerry Unruh, VADM, USN (Ret.) & Mrs. Dee Unruh *
Ellen W. Vinson *
Amy & Kyle Watson *
Helen Weis
Bright Stars ($250-$499)
John & Carissa Adams
Diane Appleyard *
Vicki Baroco
Lou Brogna
Courtney & Will Campbell *
Michael Denkler *
Steve Douglas *
Alita Fisher *
Kirstin & Alex Gartner *
James & Jessica Hampton *
Kyle & Grace Harvey *
Jamie Hayes *
Art Hufford
Taska & Kevin King *
Zac Lane * ��
Raj Mirchandani
David Sampson
PCC Student Activity Squad *
Charlie & Karen Robinson *
Sara Rothfeder
Alaine Tingey
Richard & Susan Waters *
Jeff Welker
Steve & Tracy West
Jack & Amy Zoesch
Janice Orford Zoesch
FRIENDS OF NOTE
Wishing Stars (up to $249)
Penny Abner
Brandi Adams
Angela Ahrens
Debra Aldridge
Fourd & Erin Attaway *
Brian Austin
Brian B. Crisher
Pamela B. Schwartz
Mel Baars O’Malley
Anne Bailey
Janice Baker
Vivian Baldonado
Laura Barangan
Patrick Barber
Charles & JoEllen Bare
Barb Barrow *
William & Karen Barth
Charles Beall
Gay Bell
Harry Bell
Nicole Bell
Ryan Bell
Betty & Terry Berling
Mary & Tucker Biddlecombe
Cherrylou Bishop
Linda & Bob Bloom °
Jacqueline Blue
Monica Bonilla & Brian Timm
Renee Bookout
Peter Botzenmayer
Julie Boven
Heatherann Bozeman
Linda Brent
Tristan Brooks
Willard Brown
Matthew Brown
Mellita Bruce
Jennifer & Hank Bunnell
Pamela Bustle
Tina Butler
Dena Byers
Jenny Caillouet
Will & Courtney Campbell
Monica Casey
Dottie Castleberry
Pam Cebula
Richard Cesarini
John Chamberlin
Emily Chaney
Susan Chapman
Kolleen Chesley *
Sheila Child
Juliana Child
Amanda Christensen
Laurie Clearman
Kerri Cobb
Mollee Cohee
Benjamin A. Coker
Alex & Cozy Coleman *
Lindsay Comer
Christopher Cooper
Joyce Craig
Keisha & Matt Cramblet
Jared Cramblet
Lorna Cramblet
Katie & John Crawford *
Leeta & Terry Crook
Debbie Cross *
Beth & Chandler Cruit *
Avalee Cruz
Corazon Cruz
Dylan Culley
Brittany & Charles Cummings *
Barbara Cuson
Heather Dammeyer
Linnea & Nix Daniel *
Kim Dashen
Mary Daza
Joyce & Victor Demarest *
Caroline DeMaria
Doralyn DeMauro *
Lou Dennis
Tom Dennis
Jarvis Derrell
Brenda Dickey
Captain Bill & Pat Dickson
Melanie Dix
Christopher Dorvault
Kevin Dukes
Kathy Dunagan
Amy Duncan *
Natalie Dunn
Ben Durham
Kevin Dyke
Laura E. Rabell
Mark Eberhard
Emily Echevarria
Mohamed Elashry
Taylor Ellwood
Jennifer Elzweig
Joseph & Susan Endry
Eric Englert
Jason & Mary English
Claire Escobedo *
Stevie Espinoza
Heather Fargis
Kimberly Farinas
Karen Farinas
Angela Farmer
Sandra Farr
Kevin Fenton
Lily Ferguson
Dina Ferris
Courtney Fitzsimmons
Dan Fleishman
Scott Fleishman
Jennifer Fleming
Kaitlin & Preston Forshee
Allison Forst
Dean Fournier
Tiffany Franks
Brooke Frausto
Kristin Fuller
Jeffrey Fulton
Donna Funck
Brian G. Margavich
Jack Gartner
Haley Gartner
Jill & Michael Gartner
Maureen Gartner
Jane Gates
Jeannette & Willie Gatlin
Alexandra Gonzales
Tara Gonzales
Miya Goto
Hannah Grace Smith
Nicholas & Mary Granger *
Brittany Grassmann
Caroline Gray
Savannah & Sean Green *
Christina Griffith
Leslie & Michael Gunn * ��
Ziv Haims *
Bruce Hallbauer
Katie & Garrett Hallbauer
Whitnae Hallbauer
Meagan Hallford
Jess Hampton
Anna & Geoffrey Hancy
Brooke Hardy
Jamie Hardy
David Harrison
Ryan Harris
Sue Sue Harris *
Jaime Hayes
Kelly Hayes
Thomas Hayes
Andy Haynes
Anita Hazelwood
Dwight Hazelwood
Deborah Heath
Patricia Helms Alfaro
Keri Henderson
Ted & Donna Hendry
Barb Henriques *
Steven Hicke
Richard Hill
Stuart & Lisa Hitchcock * ��
Elizabeth Hodgson
Carol Hodgson
Barb & Bruce Hoekstra *
David Holmes
Michelle Holston
Mary Holway
Joy Hopson
Edna Nadine Hubble ��
Caroline Huff *
Evelyn Huffmaster *
Rachel Hunt
Raechel Hutton *
Susan Ingram
Cameron Jackson *
Angella Jackson
Brittney Jackson
Cheryl Jackson *
Corinne Jackson
Douglas Jackson
Samuel Jackson
Susan Jacobs
Debra Johnson
Mischel Johnson
Nicole Johnson
Shirley Johnson
Stuart Johnson
Elizabeth Jones *
Katlynd Jones
Morgan Jones
Edna Jordan
Allie Kautzer
Jon & Karen Kellams *
Jennifer & Bryan Kelly * ��
Jennifer Kelly
Kathryn Kelly
Jo Ann Kelso
Ashley Kent
Ilisa Kessler
Justina Khadaran
Adrian knights
Cynthia Kohler
Robyn Lana
Zachary Lane *
Jacqueline Lane
Zachary Lane
Christine Laughlin
Paula Launtz
Andre Lauzon
Marcel Lauzon
Jonnie Lee-Marple
Joeanne Leuchtman
Wendy Levesque
Marcia Lindstrom
Sheri Lozano
Quinn Luehring
Catherine B. Mabry *
Mollie Macias
Meagan Madden
Amanda Maldonado
James Mann
Joe Martin
Lexi & Brandon Mayo *
Wendy MazurekLevesque *
Michael Mazza
KC McAllister
Carol McAmis
Jerilyn McBeth *
Karen McCormack
Shannon McCormack
Daniel McCort *
Nicole McHugh
Corey & Chandra McKern *
Kylie McLeod
Holly McMorris
Lauren McMurray
Maureen McNeill
Rashena Mcwhite
Jake McWilliams
Ricki McWilliams
John T. Mead
Kristen Meston
Andrew Metzger
Terry Meyer
Nancy Meyer
Andrea Miller
Darrell Miller
Sarah Mills-Bailey
Cynthia Minster
Cheng
Elizabeth Minster
Shantel Minster
Renee Montgomery
Juliet Moore
Connie Morgan
Monica Morrison
Julia & Edmund
Murphy *
Kerith Murphy
Michelle Nadeau
Ashley Nelson *
Brett Newsome
Nicole Newton
Kaitlyn Nicholson
Christina Nolan
Sue Odenbrett
Stephen Odom
Ian Ogle
Ruth Orth
Gay Overholtz
Dawn Oxley
Brittany Pabalan ��
Dr. Maureen & Ross Padden *
Adell Panetta
Gavin Paquette
Carol Parker
Courtney Parker
Deborah Parker
Elaine Payne
Mary Ann Penning
Ken Penvose
Lori Peterson
Tiffany Peterson & Scott Ginnetti *
Robin Phillips
Claire Poirier
Evariste Poissot
David Posluszny
Bridget Preston
Terry Ptacek *
Erica Pulling
John Purcell *
Kathy Reece
Carolyn Reeder
Shaena Reeves
Paula Reid
Mary Renny
Dara Resnick
Jane & Charlie Resta-Colbert
Derek Riddle
Lindsay Riddle
Suzanne Riddle
Dale & Stephanie Riegle
Leo V. Riley *
David Ripley
Josie Ripley
In Honor of...
Lila Barusch
Kim Rosenblum
Vera Kate Bell
Kylie Ripley
Tesh Ripley
Thomas & Delores Roberts *
Jean Roberts
Donna Robertson
Caitlin Rodgers
Rebecca Rogers
Christy Rogers
Kim Rosenblum
Kelly Ryan
Joseph & Lorelie Sabata *
Gene Schmidt
Matthew & Rebecca Scholl *
Pam Schweickert
Cheryl Scudder
Ryan Seaman
Deanie Sexton
Rebecca Shands
Barbara Shapiro
Jeffrey Sharp
Elizabeth Shasteen
Cari Shaw *
Caitie Sheppard Wynnell Shows
The Burch Family Trust
David Harrison
Wanda Bell
Ryan Bell
Richard & Thelma Boudway
Sonya Thomas
Erin Casey
Monica Casey
Juliana Child
Anna M. Child
Gary Child
Carol McAmis
Sydney Cobb
Dawn Oxley
Riley Crites
Anne Daniel
Amelia Cruit
Beth & Chandler Cruit
Emmy Cummings
Lou Brogna
Ed Siegel *
Ricardo & Billy Silva
Gabi Silva
Gracie Slocum
Allison Smith *
Ashlen Smith
Emily & Brian Smith
Jennifer Smith
Jesse Smith
Martha Smith
Mike & Cynthia Smith
Nathanael Smith
Nicholas Smith
Bekah Smothers
Jason & Samantha
Smyth-Chandler *
Don Snowden
Violet & Frank Sokolik
Roxanne Spencer
Sara Spring Akerman
Kayla-Lee & Anthony Stalcup *
Peter Steenblik *
Emily Steiner
Christopher & Lisa Stersic
FRIENDS OF NOTE
Mac Daza
Laura Barangan
Cheryl Walker
Michael Dennis
Caroline Gray
Ken Penvose
Donald Dorin
Janice Baker
Roberto Edwards
Joy Hopson
Claire & Sarah Escobedo
Andrea & Todd Rosenbaum
Mary Clark Forshee
James Van Sickle
Fred Heckathorn & Bruce Dillon
Jennifer Fleming
Will Hedgecock
Ron & Emily Hedgecock
Magnolia Huffmaster &
Adeline Gill
Evelyn Huffmaster
Holly Jackson
Violet & Frank Sokolik
Julia Stevens
Aubree Stillman
Emily Stow
Mackenzie Strubel
Christara Suarez
Shawn Sudduth
Kimberley Talbert
Mildred Taylor
Jared Terman
Jeff & Ginger Tharp *
Katie Theisen
Daren Theriot
Sonya Thomas
Winston Thomas
Kerri Thrush
Lenore Thrush
Anthony Thrush
Palmer Tingey
Barbara Todd
Erin Toler
Latresha Toles
Tony Trinks
José Troché & Maria Carmona-Troché
Helen Turner
Dacia & Kendra Turner
Marilyn Jackson
Donna Robertson
Gary Kase
Justina Khadaran
James Lane
Mellita Bruce
Linda Lauzon
Andre Lauzon
Maurice Lauzon & Donald Shasteen
Elizabeth Shasteen
Ashley Leigh
Kathy White
Alyx Levesque
Wendy Levesque
Phil & Louise Mazzara
Paula Reid
The McCort Family
Daniel McCort
Deborah Moss
Erin Finley
Sophia Palermo
Raj Mirchandani
Jon & Angie Tyner
James Van Sickle
Tracy Vanover
Sara Vaughn
Beverly & Tom Vaughn
Dennis Vogt
Amy Waddell *
Thomas & Anna Wagner
Cheryl Walker
Grace Walker
Pamela Walker
Everett Wallace
Lisa Walsh
Leslie Ward
Elton Warriner
Robert Waters
Belinda Weaver
Sandy Weaver
Joe & Karen Webb
Gabriella Webb
Nikki & Jodie Webb
Christopher & Corina Welch
Sarah Wertz
Rae Wertz
Susan & Allen Pote
Marcia Lindstrom
Fenn Reeder
Carolyn Reeder
Shaw Robison
Vicki Baroco
Thom Rowell
Steven Hicke
Allison King Sams & Julia McMath Stewart
Mel Baars O’Malley
Barbara Tingey
Alaine Tingey
Bonnie Toney
Joe & Bev Kinego
Emma & Charlotte Zimmern
Patricia Spencer
Bill & Beverly Zimmern
Emilie Zoesch
Janice Orford Zoesch
Joyce & Victor Demarest
Marcie Wessinger
Kevin Wheatley
Celeste Whisenant
Kathy White
Michelle Williams
Hollea Willis
Kristin Wilson
Dr. Robert Wilson & Charlie Wilson *
Katie Fout & Troy Wiltshire *
Clara S. Wimberly
Rachel Wisdom
Walter & Joan Wojciehowski
Kaci & Josh Woodruff *
Angela Worsley
Jacqueline York
Bill & Beverly Zimmern
Kristina & Ben Zimmern
Bobbie Jeane McCormack
Sheila Child Karen McCormack
Mary Renny
Ronald J. Shows
Wynnell Shows
Esther Pote Stump
Amy & Kyle Watson
Mary Teschel
Carol Parker
Richard Weis
Jack Gartner
Maureen Gartner
Nancy Drane
MERIT AWARD & SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Malachi Hill Donald Lindsey Service Award
Mac Daza Esther Pote Stump Award
Alexis Bernhardt Betty Berling Award
Amelia Mesa Sandy Sansing Leadership Award
Aryn Stinnett Grier Williams Spirit Award
Gracie Slocum Ashley Brown Award
Holden Raley Kendra Wilkerson Fendt Memorial Award
Gianna Thrush Barbara Adriance Award
Beatrice Bunnell (‘25) Spirit of Pensacola Collegiate Scholarship
MISSION IN MOTION
Our impact extends far beyond any concert stage.
While the mission of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus is musical in nature, our impact is more than just notes on a page or a moment in the spotlight. At PCC, music is used to transform the lives of our singers, enrich our community, and build a prosperous future.
Music builds character
When a child dedicates themselves to growing their musical and performance abilities, they learn valuable lessons along the way. At PCC, these include responsibility, teamwork, accountability, empathy, and confidence. Our programs inspire personal growth and social development which equip our singers with the agency to build their self-esteem, develop meaningful relationships, and act as positive contributors to our world.
Music creates connection
The best song is one that is shared with others. That’s why PCC offers 40+ performances each year, reaching an annual audience of over 25,000.
Music strengthens community
As a not-for-profit organization, PCC recognizes the importance of using music to support the Northwest Florida community. Much of this work is carried out by members of the Ambassador Choir, a group that is solely dedicated to partnering with local nonprofits and using music to highlight social issues.
Music invites gratitude
One of PCC’s most cherished traditions is celebrating the elders of our community, as well as honoring the sacrifices made by members of the United States Armed Forces. These intergenerational experiences create spaces where young and old co-exist
Public, private, and homeschool cohorts represented by current PCC singers
106
3,822
21,235
through a bond where music, service, and sacrifice hold common ground.
Music cultivates leadership
Children unlock their potential for leadership when they strive for excellence, refine their skills, and mature as individuals. The training they receive at PCC extends into other facets of their lives, including school. With nearly 80 public and private schools represented by our members, PCC’s influence on the arts ecosystem of Northwest Florida is amplified through our nearly 300 participants each year.
Performances and educational events last year
54 $75k
Dollars spent to ensure children with financial need found a home at PCC K-12 students who experienced a PCC performance or educational program
Audience members who experienced a PCC mainstage or community performance
CHOIR ROSTERS
Preparatory Grades 1–2
Evy Andzulis
Juniper Baggett
Zoe Bell
Alex Berry
Elaura Blackburn
Eleanor Couture
Choristers Grade 3
Navi Alderman
Blaire Brosnaham
Taleah Browne
Sydney Cobb
Kylie Davis
Festival Grades 4–5
Emmie Adams
Ahna Alejandro
Ethan Andzulis
Weston Berry
Lucas Bishop
Allie Boven
Taylyn Brannen
Annabelle Brewer
Gregory Coady
Molly Crawford
Emmy Cummings
Lilli Denne
Marin Dudney
Daniella DuMond
Catherine Dunn
Robert Dunn
Emily Ellwood
Kemi Davis
Talia Dayse
Madeline Dixon
Lennox Drummond
Ford Gunn
Piper Hagwood
Gabby Hebebrand
Ezra Hill
Brynnlee Hoekstra
Oaklyn Howell
Ella Moeini
Maia Moreno
Millie Roberts
Adalyn Self
Zia Shahzad
Willa Strum
Jayden Walker
Charlie Wells
Connery Drummond
Qora Echevarria
Willow Kudlacz
Jake McWilliams
Lowell Murrell
Victoria Nelson
Sophia Palermo
Eli Scholl
Luke Scholl
Gabby Smith
Koral Smith
Bree Stead
Mateo Toliver
Blaze Turner
Eliza Weekley
Ella Pearl Eve
Sadie Fain
Maren Fox
Emily Frenkel
Cecelia Garic
Emma Gibbs
Shelby Givens
Nohea Glenn
Ramona Gould
KJ Gupta
Kayleigh Hardin
Lillie Hermann
Mim Hill
Mei Houseknecht
Maggie Huffmaster
Ryleigh Jackson
Liam Johnson
Charley Kain
Karoline Kurek
Kinsley LangleyBuchanan
Penny Long
Louella Mead
Sky Menendez
Celine Moeini
Hadassah Mukthipudi
Amelia Newman
Olivia Noa
Addy Oliver
Harper Pabalan
Cora Payne
Vale Purdy
Dayla Redding
Stormie Riley
Jackson Rodriguez
Arwen Sartalamacchia
Cameron Schroth
Makenna Sherwin
Owen Smith
Gwendolynn SmythChandler
Lucy Timmons
Axl Turner
Kate Vidal
Dakota Watson
Alia Wells
Blake West
Jordan Williams
Marley Williams
Lucy Wiltshire
Hensley Zielinski
Concert Grades 6–8
Marilyn Ball
Liv Barrow +
Alexis Bernhardt
Harper Brummet
Jai’Don Carter
Ava Chambers
Ava Christensen +
Grace Cipriano
Tory Cipriano
Sadie Colegrove
Lillian Crisher
Emelyn Crosby
Adelle Cruit +
Jayden Cruz Orengo
Teresa Dayse
Ella Dixon +
Avery Ellwood
Meredith Fendt +
Lana Fernandez +
Roey Foreman
Mary Clark Forshee
Zoe Gardner
Zane Gibson
Xander Ginnetti +
Holly Gunn +
Robbie Gupta
Patrick Higgins +
Hadlee Hitchcock +
Young Singers Grades 9–12
Jose Alfaro
Andrea Arias Pita
Gabe Bailey * °
Carter Bowman °
Hudson Brown *
Zoey Brown
Lily Campbell *
Riley Chism *
Abigail Coleman * °
Ainsley Cramblet *
Amelia Cruit *
Amethyst Davis *
Mac Daza * °
Addie Denson *
Cai Durbin
Vivi Fernandez *
Gabriel Flores * °
Emma Forsberg
Emma Frenke
Obie Gammon * °
Chloe Givens *
Hazel Glover
Brandi Grimes
Kai Hanson
Sydnie Hedtke *
Aleks Henderson
Hayleigh Hill *
Kai Hill
Mia Jiménez +
Roan Johnson
Ashirah Kilmer + °
Brooklyn Larson
Khali Liddell +
Becca Lorge +
Lexi Martin
Josh Matthews +
Abby Moss-Livous
Hollyn Myers
Isabella Neeley
Emmy Oaks +
Presley Parks
Bradley Peacock +
CHOIR ROSTERS
Arden Poole + °
Ava Pope
Jade Powell
Arhaam Raheem
Wyatt Remington +
Dakota Remington +
Sophia Sabata + Ava Shead +
Hayden Shropshire
Addy Slusser
Averie Smith +
Ari Smith
Wyatt Snyder + Adelyn Solis °
Khloe Sowers
Esther Ulate +
Aubrey Vick +
Emily Viquelia
Zoe Waters
Zoey Westberry
Kayleigh Wheeler
Aaliyah Williams
Isabella Zimmerman
Charlotte Zimmern
Emilie Zoesch + °
Bridget Holston *
Zoey Jefferson *
Melody Jones *
Grace Kellams *
Rinah Kilmer * °
Caroline Kortman *
Reagan Kozminsky *
Ava Lane *
Delaney Lauzon
Zander Letsch
Hannah Linsky
Jaden Machesky *
Harper Mahaney
Amelia Mesa * °
Elanna MilhouseSmith *
Noah Mitts *
Kai Muñoz-Saulnier
Miley Owens *
Claire Perez
Abby Pulling *
Carver Quinn
Holden Raley *
Lilly Remington *
Layke Richmond * °
Brooklyn Scully
Cecily Shrell
Gracie Slocum *
Mia Slocum *
Cora Smith *
Avica Spencer *
Aryn Stinnett
McKenzie Taylor *
Nevaeh Terry *
Gigi Thrush * °
Elijah Waters
Elise Welch *
Finley West *
Morganne Whitesell
Shaelyn Wilkerson *
Jayna Wilmer
Arianna Worsham
DECEMBER 12–14
PENSACOLA SAENGER THEATRE
A holiday spectacular in two acts with one intermission (approx. 120 mins)
An online, live-streamed performance will be aired on Friday, December 12 and Sunday, December 14. Please silence your cell phones.
WEAR’s sister station, WFGX, will be airing a recording of this performance on Sunday, December 21, at 7:00pm.
Alex Gartner Artistic Director
Michael Dennis Choreographer
Dominic Krippes Technical Director
Evelyn Aguirre Assistant Director
Juliana Child Asst. Artistic Director
Lindsay Riddle Choreographer
Brooke Dykes Production Coordinator
Stephany Ingram Associate Director
Veronica Lindholm Assistant Choreographer
Lance Brannon Lighting Designer
Heidi Siren Costume Designer
Katie Olson Assistant Director
Kayla Phillips Assistant Choreographer
Jeff Jordan Sound Engineer
Holley Raley Props Designer
CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST
+*Christmas in New York
compiled & arr by. Alex Gartner. Christmas in New York ...................................... as performed by Lea Michele Theme from New York, New York ........................................ arr. Teena Chinn
Christmas in New York .................................................. by Stanley Glick
Silver Bells .......................................................... arr. Charles Naylor
Christmas Shopping Blues ........................................... by Ruth Morris Gray
Winter Wonderland .............................................. arr. Ruth Elaine Schram
Claire Perez, Abigail Coleman, Mia Slocum, McKenzie Taylor, Jade Powell, Izzy Zimmerman, Meredith Fendt, Emelyn Crosby, Mia Jiménez, Mary Clark Forshee, Ava Christensen, Kayleigh Wheeler, Presley Parks, Dakota Remington, Harper Brummet & Patrick Higgins, soloists Young Singers, Concert
+African Noel compiled & arr. by Juliana Child. Betelehemu ....................................... traditional nigerian/arr. Wendell Whalum
translation: We are glad that we have a Father to trust and rely upon. Where was Jesus born? Bethlehem, the city of wonder, that is where the Father was born for sure. Praise be to him. We thank thee for this day, gracious Father. Praise be to thee, merciful Father.
Keresimesi Odun de O ....................................traditional nigerian/arr. Andy Beck translation: Christmas is here—Church year, joyous year. Christ was born to the world. He came to life for my soul.
African Noel ...................................................... arr. André J. Thomas
Holden Raley, Gabriel Bailey, Gabriel Flores, Hudson Brown, Mac Daza, Jaden Machesky & Noah Mitts, soloists
Chorale
*Flora, Fauna, & Merry Winter Weather compiled & arr. by Juliana Child. Here We Come A-Caroling ............................................... traditional english
The Holly and the Ivy ................................................... traditional english Red Bird ............................................................ by Teresa Jennings
O Christmas Tree ...................................................... arr. Jimmy Baas
Blaze Turner & Eli Scholl, soloists
Choristers
Choreography and staging by Michael Dennis (+) & Lindsay Riddle (*)
CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST
*A Furry Little Christmas compiled & arr. by Juliana Child. Christmas Is Going to the Dogs ......................................... by James Horner
The Kitty Ate the Tinsel on the Christmas Tree .............................. by Marty Gold
I Wanna Hippopotamus for Christmas ...................................... arr. Jill Gallina
The Cat and the Mouse Carol .......................................... by Ted Hutchinson
Jackson Rodriguez, Gregory Coady, Robert Dunn, Harper Pabalan, Emily Ellwood, Emma Gibbs & Kate Vidal, soloists
Lucas Bishop, Emi Frenkel, Louella Mead & Owen Smith, pantomime players
Festival
Animals at the Manger compiled & arr. by Juliana Child.
Ballad of the Christmas Donkey .............................................. by Ed Ames
The Friendly Beasts .............................................. arr. Ruth Elaine Schram
Away in a Manger ................................................ arr. Ruth Elaine Schram
Preparatory
+Angels’ Carol by John Rutter.
Obie Gammon, Mary; Jaden Machesky, Joseph Ensemble
+Love’s Pure Light arr. Elaine Hagenberg.
Vivian Fernandez, Amelia Mesa, Layke Richmond & Gracie Slocum, featured angels Choraliers, Concert
+Angels from the Realms of Glory arr. Dan Forrest.
Gabe Bailey, Delaney Lauzon & Elijah Waters, kings Choristers, Festival, Concert, Young Singers
INTERMISSION
+Who-lidays in Who-ville
CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST
compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner.
Trim Up the Tree ....................................................... by Albert Hague
Fah Who Foraze .......................................................... arr. Andy Beck
You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch .................................. arr. Andy Beck/ed. Gartner
Where Are You Christmas? ................................................. arr. Mac Huff
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree ......................................... arr. Jill Gallina
Josh Matthews, Wyatt Snyder, Gabriel Bailey, Aubrey Vick, Emilie Zoesch, Arden Poole, Ava Shead, Lana Fernandez & Averie Smith, soloists; Gabriel Flores, Grinch
Ensemble, Chorale
*American Bandstand: Holiday Special compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner. Bandstand Boogie ..................................................... arr. John Higgins
Jingle Bell Rock ..................................................... arr. Alan Billingsley
Blue Christmas ........................................................ arr. Jay Althouse
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) ................ arr. Audrey Snyder
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! ..................................... arr. Mark Brymer
Lily Campbell, Reagan Kozminsky, Amelia Mesa, Vivian Fernandez, Layke Richmond & Finley West, soloists; Miguel Aldahondo, host
Choraliers
*The Polar Express: Holiday Medley arr. Audrey Snyder/ed. Juliana Child.
Taleah Browne, Sydney Cobb, Axl Turner & Emmy Cummings, soloists Choristers, Preparatory, Festival, Concert
+Home at Christmastime compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner. We Need a Little Christmas .............................................. arr. Mark Hayes
The Holiday Season ..................................................... arr. Mark Hayes
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).
arr. Kirby Shaw
Home on Christmas Day ................................................... arr. Mac Huff
I’ll Be Home for Christmas ............................................... arr. Mark Hayes
Bridget Holston, Hudson Brown, Holden Raley, Amelia Cruit, Addie Denson, Gracie Slocum, Ainsley Cramblet, Melody Jones & Shaelyn Wilkerson, soloists
Young Singers
+(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays arr. Mark Brymer. Ainsley Cramblet, Gracie Slocum, Gabriel Flores, Shaelyn Wilkerson & Amelia Mesa, soloists Combined Choirs
PARTICIPANTS IN THE PERFORMANCE
Production Stage Manager
Alyssa Bramwell
Assistant Stage Managers
Leonard Herring, Tiffany Hartman
PRODUCTION CREW
Assistant to the Costume Designer
Beth Woods
Assistant to the Props Designer
Courtney Parker
Costume Construction & Alterations
Rita Enderson, Tammy Mabire
Costume Coordinators
Monica Casey, Leeta Crook, Krystal Crosby, Noelle Poole, Heather Pulling, Amanda Shead, Jessica Vick, Amy Zoesch
Elementary Costume Leads
Rita Enderson, Courtney Hadley, Stacy Monahan
Photography
Garrett Hallbauer
Playbill Coordinator & Designer
Garrett Hallbauer
Middle School Costume Leads
Christy Foreman, Krystin Johnson
High School Costume Leads
Erin Casey, Kendal Larson, Beth Woods
Master Electrician
Henry Gonzales
Lighting Operator
Alex Anderson
Microphone Coordinators
Beth Cruit, Michelle Holston, Karen Kellams, Chey Richmond, Christy Rogers
Rail Operators
John Samaras, Lilly Stark
Sound Cues Assistants
Jennifer Bunnell, Mike Kilmer
Sound Technicians
Allen Abrahamson, Scotty Gould, Steve Struck
Spotlight Operators
Kara Lavin, Mikey Neryra
Stage Cues Assistants
Taylor Dykes, Evan Martin
Streaming Operators
Henry Gonzales, Chris Schuchard
Along with a faithful army of additional volunteers whom we cherish and appreciate! Thank you for supporting our singers!
INSTRUMENTALISTS
Flute/Piccolo
Stephanie Riegle
Reeds
Kim Whaley
Trumpet
Dale Riegle
Jonathan Martin
Trombone
Don Snowden
CHOIR LEADERSHIP TEAMS
Choir Representatives
Shannon Coleman
Keisha Cramblet
Brittany Cummings
Rita Enderson
Christy Foreman
Brittney Jackson
Krystin Johnson
Holley Raley
Amanda Shead
Tiffany Snyder
Kate Strum
Dacia Turner
Kendra Turner
Jessica Vick
Heather Wells
Percussion
Jordan Wood
Leah Yelverton
Bass
Marcus Gillard
Keyboard
Megan Andzulis
Synth
Juliana Child
Alex Gartner
Student Interns
Ainsley Cramblet
Addie Denson
Zoey Jefferson
Layke Richmond
Gracie Slocum
Cora Smith
McKenzie Taylor
Gigi Thrush
Shaelyn Wilkerson
ZoeyKeep singing and dreaming Zoey!
We are proud of you and your dedication to PCC. We love you!
Dad, Mom, Kyndall, Ashlyn, & Violet! Willow, Hazel, Harlow & Myrtle are cheering from home.
proudly supports the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, and is especially proud of Zoey Jefferson!
Alexis Bernhardt
Mac Daza
KJ
Robbie
Olivia Noa
Willa Strum
Charlie Wells
Blake West
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Since the beginning, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has been closely connected to the Escambia County Public Schools and Santa Rosa County School District. Members of PCC’s staff routinely lead professional development workshops and serve as in-classroom consultants for local music teachers. PCC hosts the area third graders each year for a special performance of Christmas on the Coast and was able to take Hauntcert to 3 different elementary schools.
In January 2023, PCC was awarded a multiyear grant through the Escambia Children’s Trust, a taxpayer funded agency which provides leadership, funding, services, and research on behalf of Escambia County’s children to ensure they grow up to be healthy, productive, stable community members. Focusing on a target population of at-risk youth, ECT has provided membership for nearly 100 young people in PCC’s transformational choral programs.
In March 2023, PCC partnered with the City of Pensacola to launch Pensacola Sings, a network of community choirs based in neighborhood resource centers with an aim to make singing opportunities more available to the city’s youth. Sessions resumed in March 2025 and will continue through the fall.
For the past two seasons, PCC has been proudly supported by United Way of West Florida, a community impact organization mobilizing resources to improve lives in education, health, and financial stability. Through their investment in PCC’s Tuition Assistance Fund, UWWF has allowed hundreds of young people from workforce families across our region to access transformational music education that develops essential life skills.
The Pensacola Children’s Chorus regularly partners with our city’s leading arts organizations, including Pensacola Opera, Ballet Pensacola, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, the Choral Society of Pensacola, and Pensacola Little Theatre. These collaborations include full concerts, joint educational programs, and the exchange of costumes, set pieces, and equipment. Pensacola is fortunate to have such a vibrant arts community.
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Opening Night!
Classically Connected
Beethoven & Blue Jeans
Mahler Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”
100th Anniversary Gala Concert
DECEMBER 31, 2025
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Celebrate the New Year!
Icon: The Voices that Changed Music
NOVEMBER 15, 2025
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Music For Families
Mozart Madness
Gil Shaham Plays Brahms
OUR TEAM
Program & Administrative Staff
Alex Gartner
Artistic & Executive Director
Juliana Joy Child Assistant Artistic Director
Cheyenne Boynton Director of Advancement
Resident Choir Staff
Evelyn Aguirre Assistant Director
Megan Andzulis Principal Accompanist
Michael Dennis Choreographer
Miguel Aldahondo Director of Community Programs
Courtney Parker Membership & Executive Office Coordinator
Stephany Ingram Associate Director
Veronica Lindholm Assistant Choreographer
Katie Olson Assistant Director
Community Program Staff
Holley Driver Director, Tri-City Children’s Choir
Production Support
Dominic Krippes Technical Director
Aaron Adams Associate Accompanist
Alyssa Bramwell Stage Manager
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers Members
Sheila Dunn, DM President
Noelle Poole Vice President
Jessica Hyche Treasurer
Advisory Members
Savannah Green Alumni Representative
Brooke Dykes Program Manager
Garrett Hallbauer Marketing & Communications Manager
Kayla Phillips Assistant Choreographer
Lindsay Riddle Choreographer
Xochilt Linza Assistant Director, Pensacola SINGS
Isabelle Schrack Musicianship Instructor
Heidi Siren Costume Designer
Sri Gupta
Anna Higgins
Deborah Moss
Tom Owens
Heather Pulling Family Representative
Jeff Jordan Sound Technician
Lance Brannon Lighting Designer
Trevor Rodabaugh
Andrea Rosenbaum
Lusharon Wiley, EdD
Robin Zimmern
Gabriel Flores Singer Representative
Interested in serving on PCC’s Board of Directors?
Send an email expressing your interest to board@pensacolasings.org!
INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE: FEATURING N OELLE P OOLE
A member of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus learns so much more than just song and dance. Behind every note and step is an important lesson. Whether it’s responsibility, teamwork, accountability, empathy, or confidence, every musical motion has an extramusical benefit.
As a parent, volunteer, donor, and board member, Noelle Poole has witnessed these benefits firsthand. From powerful moments when singers’ voices rise together, to the teamwork of countless volunteers, she has seen how PCC builds confidence and connection in young people—including her own daughter, Arden. We spoke with Noelle to learn what drives her continued investment in PCC’s mission.
What about PCC inspires you?
I am continually inspired by the level of art produced by PCC’s singers, especially when all ages 6–18 sing together. This crescendo is a heart pounding, pride building, eye tearing, glorious moment. I’m also moved by the volunteers who make everything possible: committee and board members, choir reps, costume and microphone leads, show callers, fundraisers, project managers, and countless others. Whether it’s providing snacks, loading gear, or decorating dressing rooms, the teamwork is tremendous. It truly takes singers, staff, donors, and volunteers working together to create PCC’s performances, outreach events, and backstage camaraderie.
What motivated you to make your first gift to PCC?
When we met, my husband and I lived in major cities and were accustomed to the arts being readily available in many forms. We moved to Pensacola when our daughter was preschool age and were amazed that a smaller community supported so many arts organizations. After attending a PCC fundraiser where the high school singers performed Disney songs, we were blown away. We met Alex and Kirstin Gartner, learned more about PCC, took our daughter to a concert, and immediately knew we wanted her to join. When the Prep Choir was created, she enrolled—and at every step, we knew we wanted to support the organization.
Why do you continue to support PCC’s mission?
For seven years I’ve been involved as a volunteer, donor, board member, and singer parent. Beyond musical growth, I’ve seen incredible increases in self-confidence—especially in my daughter. From her early Prep Choir days to now singing solos on the Saenger stage and participating in outreach as an Ambassador, her growth has been remarkable. Other singers feel it too, reporting that PCC boosts self-esteem, problem-solving, stress management, and in-school behavior.
What impact do you hope to make with your investment?
I see our investment—both financial and volunteer time—as part of a
collective effort to strengthen the chorus. Arts funding is fragile, and it’s up to all of us to support the organizations that matter to us.
What would you say to someone who is considering making a gift to PCC for the first time?
Music supports learning, friendships, emotional well-being, teamwork, and confidence. PCC gives young artists all of these benefits, and we are better for the music they share. If you can support an organization that so clearly supports its kids, I encourage you to do so. I chose a photo of my daughter and her friends backstage to accompany this interview— because it captures the heart of the PCC experience.
We hope you will consider joining Noelle as a champion for the children of Northwest Florida. PCC’s Tuition Assistance Initiative provides needbased scholarships to children with financial need. All donations are 100% tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.
Noelle’s daughter, Arden (second from left) with her PCC friends
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT
Can we count on you?
We are so thankful for your presence here today. Your ticket purchase helps PCC create memorable, dynamic performances for singers and audience members alike. But did you know that ticket sales provide PCC with less than 10% of the funds required to create these experiences year after year? For this reason and so much more, we are grateful to the hundreds of individuals, families, local businesses, and grantors who generously invest in our programs and in our singers. We’d love to count you as a member of our PCC family of supporters. There are many ways in which you can financially support our mission of transforming young lives through music:
Programs
Individual Donation or Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Donations to our program fund directly support the operation of our 14 choirs which meet in downtown Pensacola and throughout Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama. This fund helps us maintain high quality educational programs and performances that our singers and community have come to expect and appreciate.
Tuition Assistance
Individual Donation or Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Available
This year alone, over 50% of PCC singers qualify for some level of financial assistance. As such, PCC aggressively pursues a goal of at least $40,000 to help ensure that every child—regardless of their family’s financial situation—can participate in PCC’s lifechanging education programs.
Endowment Fund
To honor the 26-year tenure of PCC’s Founding Artistic Directors, the Susan & Allen Pote Endowment Fund was established in 2016. Once the fund crests $1M, earned interest will be used to furnish capital improvements aimed at making our programs even more spectacular. We are nearly halfway there! Stock transfers are welcome gifts, as are individual donations.
Scholarships
Donations to PCC’s scholarship fund provide financial awards to returning singers and graduating seniors. Through a competitive application process, qualifying singers are selected for their demonstrated commitment to the program, outstanding musicianship, and leadership within their respective choirs.
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