The Chaminade C-NOTES Present
ADESTE FIDELIS
Saturday, December 10, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Tutor Center for the Performing Arts
Chaminade College Preparatory HS Campus -West Hills, CA
Mission Statement
Music is a means of expanding one’s knowledge, developing discipline, and forming achievable life goals. As a community based on Marianist values, the Chaminade Choral Music Program is committed to providing a thorough music education. Integrating all types of musical genres and techniques allows us to master the universal language of music with the aid of fellow musicians and singers. Music brings us together through camaraderie and a sense of family which makes the program successful. This places aspiring singers and musicians in an enriching environment where they can grow not only as singers but as people of character and strong leadership skills.
The Chaminade Choral Music Program helps develop and nurture individuals to reach the highest level of personal integrity. It is through dedication, determination, and leadership, provided through the love of music, that every musician of the program can apply what they have learned into their lives, with the aim to become leaders and benefactors of our future.
Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything!
- Plato
A non-auditioned middle school choir open to all sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Students are given opportunities to express their individual musical talents, and develop life skills that result in confident and expressive singing. Students learn proper vocal reading technique, strengthen sight-reading skills, and perform a wide variety of song repertoire while experiencing the joy of choral singing.
Over the years, the C-Notes have performed at Chaminade University (Hawaii); Heritage Choral Festival (Anaheim & San Diego, CA), Music in the Parks Choral Festival (Placentia & Valencia, CA) and other events such as the America Sings Festival (Washington DC).
Each year, the C-Notes take a Vocal Soundtrack Recording workshop at Disneyland in Anaheim and/or participate in an adjudicated choral festival where they have consistently earned a “gold” ranking in the middle school concert choir division.
The Chaminade C-Notes have had the distinct honor of performing on the Carnegie Hall stage in 2011,2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019 and were selected by audition to be the “feature choir” in the National Youth Festival at Carnegie Hall in 2011, 2013, and 2015.
The C-Notes are busy preparing for an adjudicated choral festival at Queens College and for another memorable performance at Carnegie Hall. They are thrilled to travel to New York city in March 2023 to participate in Choirs of America Nationals for Top Choirs.
C-NOTES 2022-23
8th
Grade
Camille Bayreuther
Brian Borck
Joshua Borck
Haley Boyd
Mira Charach
Marcus Chow
Diliana Fu
Hadley Gannaway
Alyson Goldstein
Olivia Honeycutt
Benjamin Infield
Amelia Kim
Laila Kim
Devin Koresh
Maxx Krickler
Bani Kumar
Lola Legg
Isaac Montañez
Max Mortensen
Nikan Sanii
Trevor Skyers
Lila Tegtmeyer
Brodie Vehling
Cassidy Walters
Violet Wilson
7th Grade
Saira Daryanani
Charlotte Dichter
Lucas Dunlop
Haylie Durghalli
Sydney Flowers
Ava Golisch
Emma Grossman
Xitlali Gutierrez
Nicholas Kasparian
Dylan Kim
Samantha Kosla
Jackson Money
Tessa Nabavi
Leah Newman
Eghosa Oronsaye
Cecilia Perez
Manny Sassounian
Beatrix Schmidt
Lauren Tenggardjaja
Dylan Toth
Ethan Urquico
Anya Vaswani
Zoya Vaziri
Sophia Yeganeh
Luca Yotnegparian
C-Notes Leadership Team
President
Vice President
Secretary
Librarian
Spiritual & Wellness
Media Relations
Team Building
C-Notes Influencer
Maxx Krickler
Laila Kim
Bani Kumar & Dylan Kim
Haley Boyd & Amelia Kim
6th Grade
Lexi Bowen
Natalia Castillo
Erica Cohn
Vivienne Doss
Brayden Goodman
Jaymin Goodman
Avi Gupta
Luna Hammer
Madison Holzer
Addison Honeycutt
Vera Jacobson
Stella Mas
Mason Portillo
Maggie Vehling
Alyson Goldstein & Lila Tegtmeyer
Jackson Money & Isaac Montañez
Hadley Gannaway & Sophia Yeganeh
Diliana Fu
C7 is a select a cappella group which began eight years ago by student director Veronica Mansour ‘18. Since then, C7 has continued the a cappella tradition led by high school student directors, Denise Enrique ‘20, Brendan Teehan ‘21, and currently by Lauren Effertz ’23 and Alyssa Judge ’25. This group consists of eight members from the C-Notes choir from all grade levels. Each year, they sing arrangements of every genre from jazz standards to modern-day pop. These students have dedicated themselves to learning complex harmonies and have grown as singers.
High School Student Directors
Lauren Effertz ‘23
Members of C7
Lucas Dunlop
Sydney Flowers
Hadley Gannaway
Dylan Kim
Laila Kim
Alyssa Judge ‘25
Maxx Krickler
Jackson Money
Maxx Mortensen
Trevor Skyers
Cassidy Walters
CHAMINOTES and CHAMINETS
This vocal ensemble is open to students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. These auditioned singers learn and perform a cappella style of music and learn to blend and sing in close harmonies. The ensembles perform pieces in the traditional “Barbershop” style as well as in “contemporary popular” style. These students are all members of the Chaminade C-Notes and perform in the Christmas and Spring Concerts as well as other Chaminade events throughout the year.
CHAMINOTES Barbershop BOYS Quartet
Dylan Kim
Maxx Krickler
Jackson Money
Trevor Skyers
CHAMINETS Barbershop GIRLS Quartet
Haley Boyd
Sydney Flowers
Emma Grossman
Laila Kim
ADESTE FIDELIS
O Come All Ye Faithful Intro.............................................................................. J.F. Wade
Soloist: Manny Sassounian
Adeste Fidelis/O Come All Ye Faithful....................................J.F. Wade, F. Oakeley
Welcome by Mrs. Kathy Rohrs
Carol of the Bells................................... P. Wilhousky, M. Leontovich, Arr. P. Liebergen
Sisi Ni Moja (We Are One) ..............................................................................J. Narverud
Intro: Charlotte Dichter
A Million Dreams...................................................................... B. Pasek, J. Paul, Arr. L Effertz
C7 Ensemble: Lucas Dunlop, Sydney Flowers, Hadler Gannaway, Dylan Kim, Laila Kim, Maxx Krickler, Jackson Money, Max Mortensen, Trevor Skyers, Cassidy Walters
HS Student Conductor: Lauren Effertz ‘23
The Christmas Waltz.....................................................................................S. Cahn, J. Styne
Soloist: Alyssa Judge ’25
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.................................................Traditional English Carol
Intro: Bani Kumar
Chaminotes: Dylan Kim, Maxx Krickler Jackson Money, Trevor Skyers
Someday at Christmas ...................................................................... R. Miller, B. Wells
Duet: Sydney Flowers & Laila Kim
Prelude No. 5 ..............................................................................................Rachmaninoff
Piano Solo: Maxx Krickler
Intro to Carnegie Pieces by Mrs. Kathy Rohrs
Cerf-volant (Kite Flying) ............................................................C. Barratier, B. Coulais
Soloist: Lucas Dunlop
El Vito ............................................................... Traditional Spanish Folk Song, Arr. J. Jensen
Soloist: Laila Kim
O Come All Ye Faithful
We Need a Little Christmas ..............................................
J. Herman, Arr. R. Emerson
Elf Dancers: Vivienne Doss, Haylie Durghalli, Sydney Flowers, Alyson Goldstein, Luna Hammer, Madison Holzer, Vera Jacobson, Samantha Kosla, Bani Kumar, Leah Newman, Lila Tegtmeyer, Anya Vaswani
Tree Decorators: Brian Borck, Joshua Borck, Diliana Fu
Irving Berlin Medley.................................................I. Berlin, Arr. M. Brymer, M. Brown
Dancers: Mira Charach, Lucas Dunlop, Diliana Fu, Hadley Gannaway, Maxx Mortensen, Brodie Vehling
Please Come Home for Christmas ........................................... C. Brown, G. Redd
HS Soloist: Lauren Effertz ’23
Feliz Navidad....................................................................................................J. Feliciano
Intro: Bani Kumar
Chaminotes: Dylan Kim, Maxx Krickler
Jackson Money, Trevor Skyers
Mistletoe and Holly .........................
F. Sinatra, D. Stanford, H. Sanicola, Arr. M. Hayes
Soloists: Zoya Vaziri, Jackson Money
Childhood Christmas Favorites ................................................................. Arr. J. Ray
C7 Ensemble: Lucas Dunlop, Sydney Flowers, Hadler Gannaway, Dylan Kim, Laila Kim, Maxx Krickler, Jackson Money, Max Mortensen, Trevor Skyers, Cassidy Walters
HS Student Conductor: Alyssa Judge ‘25
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas........ H. Martin, R. Blane, Arr. D. Enrique
Soloist/Guitar: Denise Enrique ‘20
Winter Wonderland ..........................................D. Smith, F. Bernard, Arr. J.E. Waesche
Intro: Bani Kumar
Chaminets: Haley Boyd, Sydney Flowers, Emma Grossman, Laila Kim
O Holy Night........................................................................................................... A. Adam
Soloists: Lucas Dunlop, Isaac Montañez, Emma Grossman
Marianist Doxology
We Wish You a Merry Christmas!
Film video with “live audience”
Music and Choral Director
Kathy Rohrs
Harpist, guitarist, conductor, composer
Kathy joined the Chaminade faculty in 2001 as the general music and choral director. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Guitar and a K-12 Secondary Music Credential in Music Education from California State University, Northridge.
Mrs. Rohrs has been honored for her excellence and achievements throughout the years with awards such as the Bravo Award Specialist Teacher, William Joseph Chaminade Award, Creative Arts Teacher of the Year, Innovation in Education Award, semi-finalist for the first Grammy Music Educator award.
Undoubtedly, Mrs. Rohrs believes strongly in the value of music education. Her experience and dedication challenges students intellectually, socially, physically, and psychologically, which allows them to attain the skills necessary to be successful in life.
HS Student Directors
Lauren Effertz ’23 is a Chaminade High School senior and C7 student director. As a former member of C-Notes and C7 in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, Lauren is absolutely honored to work with these talented students. She has loved watching each and every singer grow and is so thankful for being able to continue to work with the C-Notes and C7. Lauren would like to thank Mrs. Rohrs for dedicating herself to this wonderful program, Mrs. Enrique for working so hard behind the scenes, and Ally Judge for being a fantastic co-director. She would also like to thank her parents for their love and support.
Alyssa Judge ’25, a sophomore, is a C-Notes/C7 alumni and C7 codirector. She is so proud of C7’s progression across the semester, and wants to thank all members for being wonderful students. She would also like to thank her c-director Lauren for being such an inspiration, and her mum for always being there for her.
Concert Musicians
Matthew Park has worked 29 years as a musician and director. He is currently music director at St. John Eudes Catholic Church in Chatsworth, California where he directs 3 different choirs. He also serves as the director of the San Fernando Valley Male Chorus and has toured throughout Europe and Asia with various choirs. Matthew serves as the accompanist for 4 different school's choral programs and has been with the Chaminade Family for about 17 years. In addition, he directs/accompanies several musical theatre shows a year. Venues include: Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, CSUN, Hunger Artist's Theatre, Santa Monica Playhouse, High Street Theatre, SCCT, Granada Theatre, TROLL, IOTA, Not So Artful Productions, Chaminade College Preparatory, Santa Susana High School, and Alemany High School. He would like to thank his wife Ana Maria and their dog Charlie for their love and support.
Tina Curtis holds a Bachelor’s of Music degree (CSUN), Master’s Degree in Music (U.S.C.), and teaching credential (CSUN). As a freelance drummer/percussionist, Ms. Curtis has had the pleasure of performing with people such as Motown Legend Smokey Robinson, jazz great Lionel Hampton, and the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) among others. As an educator, Ms. Curtis has enjoyed teaching percussion studies at Glendale College & Ventura College and is a highly sought-after private music instructor. Ms. Curtis is the percussion ensemble and choir director at Robert Frost Middle School in Granada Hills since 2006.
Dikran and Houri Sassounian
Contributions to THE CHAMINADE FUND support our efforts to develop and maintain a rich arts program, and ensure that our students have an outstanding experience while learning, rehearsing, and performing. To invest in the C-Notes program today, visit www.chaminade.org/giving or contact the Advancement Office at advancement@chaminade.org or 818.360.0615.
Special Thanks from the C-Notes
For the vision and support of our Chaminade Choral Music Program:
Rob Webb, President
Luis Guerra, High School Principal
Mike Valentine, Middle School Principal
Dorothy Kane, Middle School Vice Principal
Carolina Gunter, Middle School Vice Principal
For making every C-Note performance at the Tutor Center for the Performing Arts Theater special and for their continued support of the C-Notes:
Yvette Bishop, Director of High School Drama Program
Mike Davis, Technical Director/Theatre Manager
To The Chaminade Players High School Stage Managers and Technical Crews, for their expertise and support of the C-Notes.
To Janet Koller, Trish Lyons, Connie Jimenez, Bo Anderson, Michael Lehrmann, and Cassie Bedoya for all their help in the business office with C-Note related activities.
To Patricia Fernandez, for sharing her wonderful creativity in designing uniform sweatshirts for C-Notes choral festivals, especially the NYC 2023 Carnegie Hall trip in Jan 2023 and for providing QR codes for our concert program.
To Tommy Smeltzer, for his expertise in filming and recording our beautiful concert.
To Kathy Willmont, for coordinating and ordering uniform merchandise for CNotes.
To Matthew Park, our incredible piano accompanist, we appreciate your years of dedication, talent and time that you share with us each week during rehearsals and concerts.
To Tina Curtis, our wonderful percussionist, thank you for sharing your gift of music with us over the past many years at each of our concerts.
To Lauren Effertz and Alyssa Judge, for being outstanding student directors and mentors to “C7” students as well as sharing their time and talents with all the CNotes throughout their middle school and high school years.
To Kathleen Baucom-Acker & Jill Teehan for their support and for helping the students learn the French lyrics for Cerf-volant (Kite Flying).
To Mike Russ, Cynthia Snyder, Heather Eaton, Sara Shenouda, Annette Damien, Bobby Jones, and Kerrie O’Shea, for their never ending willingness to help, encourage and support all C-Notes at rehearsals, events and activities throughout the year, and in preparation for NYC.
To Charisse Enrique, C-Notes Parent Assistant, Uniform/Snack Coordinator and Admin/Events Support, for her countless hours of planning, preparation, and assistance in all C-Notes activities. Mrs. Enrique, you are my angel!
To Juliane Chilopoulos, for putting together the Liturgical Choir musician books for all our school liturgies.
To Maxx Krickler, for his creative expertise in designing the concert program cover and for being our C-Notes piano accompanist during Monday rehearsals.
To the Borck, Chow & Krickler families for repairing the gold-silver fans used during this concert. We appreciate your work in helping restore all the fans back in good condition. A special mention to the Borck family who fixed 50+ fans in one weekend and the Chow family who eagerly made last minute repairs after rehearsals this week.
To Mrs. Jaime Grossman, Mrs. Margret Kim, Mrs. Reesa Krickler for their continued help and support wherever and whenever needed at rehearsals, events and activities.
To Dr. Brian & Mrs. Jiaying Kim, for sharing their wonderful photos and videos of the C-Notes during festivals and concerts through the years.
To C-Notes parent alum (Azniv Sahakian), C-Notes alumni (Carelle Enrique, Adri and Arpi Sahakian) and HS students (Riley Flowers and Karina Vaswani), for their willingness to assist and support the C-Notes during this concert by ushering and helping Mrs. Rohrs where needed.
To all our wonderful C-Notes parents and friends who generously share their time, energy and talents. Thank you to all rehearsal snack sponsors, concert attire helpers, donors of concert items in the lobby and snack bar, and all concert volunteers.
It takes a village to run this program.
We are blessed to have you!
We appreciate everything you do to help the C-Notes! It would not have been possible without your kind support.
I’m DreamIng of a WhIte ChrIstmas
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow
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”
MARIANIST DOXOLOGY
May the Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Be glorified in all places
Through the Immaculate Virgin Mary