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OLYMPIA YOUTH CHORUS PRESENTS

Saturday March 22 7:00 pm

S P E C I A L G U E S T S • S A M B A O LY W A

THE WASHINGTON CENTER for the performing arts 512 Washington St SE • Olympia, WA

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Notes from the Artistic Director Coming off the Sochi Olympics, our eyes are opened to a bigger, wider world wherein there lies immense richness in cultures, struggles for life and liberty, and joy in the artistic elements. Tonight, Olympia Youth Chorus brings to life a few samples of the vast wealth of cultural music offered in this big, wide world. It is easy to be complacent, to relax in the knowledge that we live in a wonderful country, full of opportunity. But, for our children to experience the music of people, outside of themselves, is wealth unto itself. We have spent many hours refining the languages, the rhythms, the movement, and the expressions of love and joy found in this music.

OYC is also proud to welcome an Olympia icon, Samba Olywa to the stage. This powerful dance and percussion ensemble is the perfect addition to our World Tour 2014! We invite you to listen, smile, move, and clap as the combined choirs of the Olympia Youth Chorus and Samba Olywa take the stage! Thank you for joining all of us this evening. We appreciate your support!

Cynthia Dinsmore, Artistic Director, Olympia Youth Chorus

Mission Statement The Olympia Youth Chorus was founded in 1995 to offer a program of vocal music education to young singers in South Puget Sound, Washington, by nurturing the appreciation of choral arts and the shared experience of creating fine choral music with children of all backgrounds.

Olympia Youth Chorus Board of Directors President Brian Fluetsch Sunset Air, Inc., President

Member-at-Large Daniel Grimm Olympia School District

Vice-President/Treasurer Rachel Landowski Tumwater School District

Member-at-Large Suzanne Grimm Tumwater School District

Secretary Lisa L. Sutton, Judge Thurston County Superior Court Past-President Todd Gay Office of Administrative Hearings State of Washington Member-at-Large Christy Peters Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Staff Executive Director Lorraine Hamilton Choir Manager Amy Shier Finance Manager Jenifer Morgan

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March 22, 2014 Washington Center for the Performing Arts Olympia, Washington Cynthia Dinsmore, Bel Canto and Cantabile Director Suzanne Montgomery, Accompanist Daniel Colgan, Forza Director Suzanne Montgomery, Accompanist Nadine Bozeman, Coro Voce Director Angi Swan, Accompanist Beth Tobin, Dolce Director Jeannie Crain, Accompanist 2

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Cantabile America – I Dream a World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Joan Szymko, Text, Langston Hughes Soloist: Ellie Schaefer America – Bring Me Little Water, Silvy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Moira Smiley Quartet: Kara Barkman, Maya Hall, Maggie Hall, Eliah Laramie Ireland – The Sea Witch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Will Nichols & Anthony J. Patterson

Coro Voce Australia – Morning Tide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Stephen Leek Korea – Dorali.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Audrey Snyder

Forza Ireland – Riverson, A Celtic Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Roger Emerson Percussion: Samba Olywa Germany – Die Nacht. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Franz Schubert Germany – Liebe.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Franz Schubert

Bel Canto Israel – Dodi Li. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Doreen Rao Soloists: Lydia Schmitt, Jorja Wieclaw, Louisa LaRose South Africa – Thula S’thandwa.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Traditional Zulu, arr. Nick Page Quartet: Tessa Ann Shier, Jadan Lacy-Roberts, Phoebe Chartock, Emily Morse

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Dolce Jamaica – Shake the Papaya Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Ruth Dwyer & Judith Waller Korea – Ahrirang.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Brad Printz Soloists: Seoyun Kim, Caroline Wells, Sierra Park

Samba Olywa Brazil – Samba Rio, Samba Reggae. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. David Moseley & Stephen Passero

Intermission

Dolce America - Little Fish, Big Name – The Happy Hawaiian Humu. . .

by Phyllis White Ukulele: Kameron Bustetter, Maggie Hall, Grace Tobin Ireland – The Galway Piper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Traditional Irish, arr. Greg Gilpin

Bel Canto New Zealand – Peace on Earth…and lots of little crickets.. . . . . . .

by Paul Carey, Text, Oliver Twigge Mexico – Oye.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Jim Papoulis Soloist: Olivia Malpica

Coro Voce South Africa – Amavolovolo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Traditional Zulu, arr. Rudolf de Beer America – America from Westside Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Leonard Bernstein, arr.William Stickles Soloists: Reese Sigman, Ella Torrance, Lauren Nisco, Adria Klotz, Erin Tucker, Chloe Houser, Sidney Grimm, Piper Shier 4

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Coro Voce India – Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by A.R. Rahman and Gulzar & Tanvi Shah, arr. Mark Brymer Soloists: Hannah Poier, Lily Mozipo

Cantabile Spain – El Vito. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Joni Jensen Soloist: Bailey Docter South Africa – Dubula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Traditional Xhosa, arr. Stephen Hatfield

Forza South Africa – Gabi Gabi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. William C. Powell America – The Road Home

by Stephen Paulus Soloists: Lucas Johnson, Nolan Harris

Samba Olywa Brazil – Maracatu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. David Moseley & Stephen Passero

Finale: All Choirs and Samba Olywa It Takes A Village.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

by Joan Szymko Soloists: Ramona Hanson, Julian Park, Clio Morbello, Karina Greenlee, Sammi Kerstetter

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From Our Special Guests, Samba Olywa Samba Olywa (based in OLYmpia, Washington) is an amateur percussion and dance group dedicated to building community through the learning and sharing of Samba and other rhythms.

We are probably best known for providing a distinctive finish to the Procession of the Species (http://www.procession.org/) that coincides with Arts Walk in the spring.

Everyone is welcome to join us as we take our spirited and joyous energy to the street and to the stage.

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The Choirs of Olympia Youth Chorus Cantabile Kara Barkman, Emily Bloom, Mikayla Bruchet, Sophie Bustetter, Sami Byers, Shelby Claxton, Alana Cooper-Prince, Annika Corkum, Francesca del Giudice, Bailey Docter, Mari Donahue, Elisabeth Goulding, Maggie Hall, Maya Hall, Brooklynn Hooper, Sami Kerstetter, Abigail Kunkel, Eliah Laramie, Kirsten Lirio, Hannah Luttermoser, Melissa Martin, Meghan Mulcahy, Anika Parker, Taylor Pruitt, Nicole Rector, Jordan Richardson, Moriah Roedell, Faith Root, Ellie Schaefer, Katie Sellars, Chancy Threedy, Grace Tobin, Ryley Tucker Coro Voce Lovina Andersen, Claire Arbaugh, Caroline Doyle, Grace Galloway, Sidney Grimm, Chloe Houser, Olivia Hull, Samantha Hurd, Kelbe Johnson, Lauren Johnson, Mari Johnson, Adria Klotz, Lily Mozipo, Lauren Nisco, Ingrid Noyes, Hannah Poier, Moira Rader-Rice, Anna Richardson, Piper Shier, Reese Sigman, Evelyn Standaert, Sahara Stanley, Sarah Swan, Ella Torrance, Erin Tucker, Ashley Uchytil Forza Kameron Bustetter, Nolan Harris, Lucas Johnson, Keats Montrose, Tai Nguyen, Adam Peters, John Teters Bel Canto Edith Aviles-Fitzpatrick, Betty Benson, Ruby Catterson, Phoebe Chartock, Leila Chavez, Caroline Crutsinger-Perry, Cameron Docter, Sarah Golliet, Karina Greenlee, Abby Herbig, Anna Holbrook, Julieanna Johnson, Sam Johnson, Ella Kapust, Bryn Kunkel, Jadan Lacy-Roberts, Ru’ya Lamont-Russell, Louisa LaRose, Olivia Malpica, Cora Martin, Isabella McDonnell, Clio Morbello, Emily Morse, Morgan Penny, Lucy Peters, Abbey Puntillo, Ava Robertson, Cassie Schaefer, Lydia Schmitt, Tessa Ann Shier, Jessica Stotsenberg, Aubrey Tulloss, Jorja Wieclaw Dolce Abigail Benson, Amy Blacklock, Margot Chartock, Lexy Dunham, Mirabella Fricke, Tanner Fricke, Liam Greenlee, Ramona Hanson, Kate Holbrook, Seoyun Kim, Hadley Manista, Lillian McGough, Julian Park, Sierra Park, Sami Potvin, Gabriel Rader-Rice, Laurel Robertson, Kylie Schaefer, Caroline Wells, Tia Wieclaw Olympia Youth Chorus • World Tour 2014 • March 22, 2014

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Director / Accompanist Introductions Cynthia Dinsmore, Artistic Director, Cantabile and Bel Canto Director Cynthia is a retired Choral Music Director with the Olympia School District. She holds a B.A. in Music Education and Voice from Central Washington University with post-graduate training at Saint Martin’s University and Pacific Lutheran University. She is a member of the Music Educator’s National Conference, and the American Choral Directors Association.

Cindy has enjoyed working with young singers through OYC for 19 years! She is a native of Olympia and resides in Boston Harbor with her husband. They have three grown children.

Dan Colgan, Forza Director Dan is currently serving as principal organist and choir director at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Olympia, WA. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. Dan also enjoys teaching private voice and organ students, and hopes that as a church musician and music educator, he can continue to spread his love and appreciation of music to others.

Nadine Bozeman, Coro Voce Director Nadine graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a B.S. Degree in Vocal Music Education. She currently teaches Choir and General Music in the Olympia School District. She is also a member of the American Choral Director’s Association, and the National Association for Music Education. An OYC alum, Nadine enjoys sharing her love of singing with other young singers. She resides in Olympia with her husband, Deron.

Beth Tobin, Dolce Director Beth has been working with young children and music since 1979, and has directed choirs in Alaska and Washington.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Pacific Lutheran University. Beth is a member of the American Choral Directors Association and Choristers Guild for which she serves as a board member for the Washington State Chapter. Beth loves the energy young children express in their singing. She excels at finding creative ways to help children develop music skills while having great fun. Beth lives in Olympia with her husband and three children.

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Suzanne Montgomery, Accompanist, Cantabile, Forza & Bel Canto Suzanne Montgomery is an elementary school music specialist for the Shelton School District. She received her B.M.E. degree from Pacific Lutheran University in 1995 and her Master of Education degree from Lesley University in 2000. Presently, she is the choir director/organist at Faith Lutheran Church and the organist at St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, both in Shelton, Washington.

Angi Swan, Accompanist, Coro Voce Angi’s career in accompanying church services, choirs, musicals, and soloists started in elementary school. She holds a Bachelors in Music Education from the University of Iowa, earned her Kodaly certification at the University of St. Thomas, and has a Masters in Music Education from Kent State University. She has taught elementary music, private piano and voice lessons, and worked as organist and bell choir director in various churches. She is currently the Director of Music at the First United Methodist Church in Olympia, where she directs the bell choir and Contemporary choir, and she teaches K-3 general music in the Olympia School District.

Angi and her husband, Patrick, live in Olympia and have three daughters.

Jeannie Crain, Accompanist, Dolce Jeannie is the choir/drama director at Tenino Middle and High Schools. She received a B.A. in Choral Music Education at Anderson University (Anderson, Indiana), with piano being her instrument. In 2007 she received her Master’s Degree in Choral Music Education from the University of Oregon. She is a member of the Music Educator’s National Conference and currently sings with the Olympia Choral Society. She regularly accompanies students in regional and state solo and ensemble contests and plays in the pit of her musical each year.

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About Olympia Youth Chorus Since its debut in 1995, the Olympia Youth Chorus continues as a source of choral excellence for youth ages 5-17 from the greater Olympia area. The Chorus is made up of choirs singing unison, two, three, and four-part music written. Song selections are from a wide range of traditional and contemporary music that is best suited for the musical and vocal development of the choirs.

The youth benefit from an enriching experience of working and performing with other talented young singers and with our skilled professional staff. The chorus is a wonderful blend of well-rounded individuals who are enthusiastic about singing and enjoy school, family, and the pursuit of excellence. Olympia Youth Chorus is a non-profit organization with approximately 130 youth participating on a yearly basis.

Besides performing locally in a variety of venues, the Olympia Youth Chorus has participated in the following choral educational experiences: Pacific International Children’s Choral Festival...........................................

Oregon Pacific Rim International Children’s Choral Festival...................................

Hawaii Fort Worden Children’s Choral Festival........................................................

Washington San Francisco Tour with Stanford University Master Class........................

California Seattle Intermediate Choir Festival...............................................................

Washington Somerset International Choral Festival.........................................................

England, United Kingdom New York City Tour with Lincoln Center Master Class................................

New York Seattle Heritage Festival.................................................................................

Washington Crossroads Children’s Chorus Festival........................................................

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OLYMPIA YOUTH CHORUS UPCOMING EVENTS

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Check website for updates OlympiaYouthChorus.org

“Take Us Out to the Ball Game” April 19, 2014, Saturday Tacoma Rainiers Baseball Game OYC Bel Canto & Coro Voce Choirs Sing the National Anthem

Annual School Tours Bel Canto April 18, 2014, Friday Coro Voce April 25, 2014, Friday

“The Magical Kingdom” Spring Concert May 17, 2014 Saturday, 3:00 pm

Regional Elementary and Middle Schools

• Adults $10 • Students and Seniors $7 • Underage 3 FREE

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FOR SPRING AUDITIONS INFORMATION, EMAIL olympiayouthchorus@outlook.com