2009 Festival Program by International Choral Festival of Missoula

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

International Choral Festival

July15-18, 2009 Missoula, Montana USA

Bringing the World a Little Closer

Welcome from the Mayor of Missoula John Engen

Welcome from the Governor of Montana Brian Schweitzer

Inside... Welcome Letters

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General Information

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Board of Directors

Artistic Director

Sponsors

Benefactors, Supporters & Contributors

History

Venue Locations

Concert Schedule

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Finale Concert

Czech Republic

Estonia

Georgia

Germany

Mexico

South Korea

Sweden

Taiwan

USA - California

USA - Colorado

USA - Michigan

USA - Montana

Past Festival Choirs 40 CD Order Form

Welcome from the Executive Director Carol Stovall

Welcome from the International Choral Festival President Beth Mast

Admission Button Information A concert admission button is a pass to all concerts from July 16-18. Preview Concerts on Wednesday, July 15 are free of charge. From July 15-18, admission buttons may be purchased at any concert venue, including at the free Preview Concerts on July 15. Admission Button Price: July 15-18, 2009 $15 per person Children 12 years and under free Buttons for sale at all concert venues 6

Admission buttons are non-refundable and non-replaceable. Please arrive early at all concert venues for desired seating. Visit www.choralfestival.org for a complete concert schedule. 2 0 0 9 I N T E R N AT I O N A L C H O R A L F E S T I VA L

General Information CONCERTS • Admission: A concert admission button serves as a pass to all Choral Festival concerts on Thursday, July 16; Friday, July 17; and Saturday, July 18. The three Preview Concerts on Wednesday, July 15, are free of charge and no button is required. Admission buttons are $15 per person at concert venues. Children 12 years and under are admitted free, when accompanied by a buttonwearing adult. Buttons are non-refundable and non-replaceable. • Arrive Early - No Seat Reservation: Advanced reservations for seating cannot be made for any Choral Festival concert or event. Concert venues will be open 30 minutes prior to start times. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early in order to find seating for their party. If there is no seating at a particular venue, keep in mind that it is possible that space may be available at a nearby alternate venue. Doors will open at 6:00 pm for the Festival Finale Concert on July 18 at the University of Montana Washington-Grizzly Stadium. • Concert Schedule Changes: Due to the number of international performers and the uncertainty of travel schedules, the concert schedule is subject to change at any time. Please consult the Festival website to confirm the concert schedule. • Chairs at Outdoor Venues - July 15: Since seating is limited at the popular Out to Lunch concerts at Caras Park on July 15, either arrive early or bring blankets or lawn chairs. Also, since no seating is provided at the Bonner Park concert on July 15, please bring lawn chairs. • Weather: There are no rain venues scheduled for outdoor concerts. Check the website for any last-minute updates. In Missoula, temperatures often drop dramatically in the evenings, so a sweater or jacket is a good idea for outdoor evening concerts. Please remember sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and bottled water at outdoor venues, particularly at the Finale Concert at the UM Stadium, where there is little shade. • Washington-Grizzly Stadium - Finale Concert - July 18: Entry is permitted only through the North and Northwest entrances on Campus Drive, with seating for audience members in the bleachers in the North End. Disability seating is in section 133, near the Northwest entrance. Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and bottled water are strongly recommended at this concert. No one is permitted on the field other than performers and staff. Children must be attended at all times. No smoking or alcohol is permitted in the Stadium, and open umbrellas are prohibited in the bleacher seating areas. The UM concession stand will have snacks and beverages available.

Special Note Concerning Audience Disruptions: The International Choral Festival is a family event and all ages are welcome to attend. Keep in mind that choirs have rehearsed for many hours to deliver a high-quality performance, and activity from the audience not only distracts the singers, but also other concert-goers. Please avoid entering or leaving a concert that is in progress. Be aware that the lower seat can flip up noisily at the University Theater when the occupant stands to leave. Many Festival concerts are professionally recorded and audience noise and crying children can degrade the quality of the recording. If a child becomes disruptive, please accompany the child to the lobby or outdoors. Children 12 years and under are free of charge, but must be accompanied by an adult at Festival concerts. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted at any performance venue or event. Cough Drops: Cough drops are available from ushers at each venue. Recycling Program Books: Feel free to keep the Festival program book as a souvenir of the Festival, and for reference at concerts during Festival week. If you do not wish to keep it, please leave the program in the marked bin on a table near the door or in the lobby of the concert venue so that it can be recycled at a future concert. Photography and Recording Devices: The use of all audio and video recording devices, including cameras, is not permitted during indoor Festival performances except by authorized Choral Festival staff who will wear identification badges. Unauthorized users of such equipment will be asked to leave. Prizes and Awards: Although 150 choirs are screened and invited based on artistic merit through a rigorous audition process, the choirs do not compete with each other during the Festival, and do not receive prizes. The ICF is a non-competitive showcase Festival based on the idea of bringing people together to share in friendship and harmony. FESTIVAL HEADQUARTERS - MCT From July 13-19, the temporary headquarters for the Choral Festival will be located in the “green room” on the first floor of the Missoula Children's Theatre (200 Adams Street). Please enter through the lobby doors or the Adams Street entrance and follow the signs. During Festival week the Festival Headquarters telephone number (721-7985) will remain the same as the current Festival phone number. Continued on page 8

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LOST CHILDREN If a lost child is spotted at a concert venue, please immediately notify an official Festival volunteer in a bright yellow T-shirt emblazoned with “Volunteer” so that an announcement can be made over the P.A. system. LOST AND FOUND The Lost and Found Department will be located in the temporary headquarters at MCT during the Festival. After July 19, all lost items will be transferred to the permanent Choral Festival office (312 East Pine Street). MEDICAL ASSISTANCE In case of a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Community Medical Center (2835 Fort Missoula Rd.) and St. Patrick's Hospital (500 W. Broadway) are the primary medical facilities in the Missoula area. Urgent care facilities for minor emergencies during business hours: NowCare (Southgate Mall and St. Patrick's Hospital, 6th floor), FirstCare (2230 N. Reserve St.) and CostCare (1001 East Broadway). PARKING • Out to Lunch Parking - Wednesday, July 15: In addition to metered street parking, a parking garage (“Central Park”) is located just two blocks north of Caras Park on the 100 block of West Main Street. Parking at the Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park is also available for $2. The “Park and Ride” Out to Lunch Shuttle is also available. To use this free service, simply catch the shuttle at Lewis & Clark Transfer Center and Dornblaser Park & Ride. The first bus departs the Transfer Center at 10:45 am and picks up passengers every 15 minutes.The last bus leaves Caras Park at 1:45 p.m. For more information on regular bus schedules, visit the website at www.mountainline.com or call the info line at 721-3333. • University of Montana Campus Parking Lots - July 16 and July 17: A special arrangement has been made so that Festival attendees will not be required to purchase parking passes or permits when attending Festival concerts. Audience members will be allowed to park on campus at no charge during the concerts on July 16 and 17, excluding reserved spaces. Please heed special signs marking disabled and delivery vehicle parking and be considerate of driveways and access spaces. Note that cars parked illegally are subject to fines or towing. • University of Montana Washington-Grizzly Stadium Parking - Saturday, July 18: The large Stadium parking lots provide ample parking at no charge for the Finale Concert on July 18. The parking lots surround the Stadium, along Campus 8

Drive and near Adams Center. Parking for those with disabilities is at the east end of Lot Z on Campus Drive, adjacent to and to the west of Adams Center. Please keep this area open for disabled concert-goers. Arrive early to allow sufficient time to walk from the parking lot to the Stadium. Entry into the Stadium will be from Campus Drive through the North and Northwest doors only.

PRESS CHECK-IN Members of the press are asked to register and check-in to receive a press pass at the Festival's Headquarters, on the first floor of the Missoula Children's Theatre (200 Adams Street) anytime after July 13. Press passes guarantee entry to official Choral Festival concerts and other events. Arrangements for filming and photography during concerts must be made with venue site managers prior to each event. To schedule Festival interviews, please contact Executive Director Carol Stovall at 721-7985. Press passes will guarantee entry to official Choral Festival concerts and social events. Arrangements for filming and photography during concerts must be made with venue site managers prior to each event.

ICF Board of Directors OFFICERS Beth Mast, President Julie Johnson, Vice President Marci Valeo, Secretary Peter Heyler, Treasurer STAFF Carol Stovall, Executive Director Anne Marie Brinkman, Administrative Assistant ARTISTIC DIRECTOR David Heidel

BOARD MEMBERS Melissa Blunt Terry Conrad Ernest Dewey Alayne Dolson Gerald Fetz Bob Hermes Saxon Holbrook Nancy Labbe Jacqueline Larson Doug Lawrence

Michael McGill Rustem Medora Janet Palmer Dean Peterson Al Pontrelli Toni Rehbein Ray Risho John Talbot Tom Trigg

EMERITUS Ann Boone Aubrey Dunkum Doug Klein Sophie Lambros Don Carey, Founding Artistic Director

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Artistic Director David Heidel Born and raised in Broadus, Montana, David received his Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1976, and Master of Music Education degree in 1986, both from the University of Montana. He taught general music and choir in the Great Falls and Hamilton public schools from 1976 until 1984. From 1984 until retiring in 2001 he was director of choirs at Sentinel High School in Missoula. During his teaching career, David was president of the Montana Choral Directors Association, and received the Montana Choral Director Association's “Distinguished Service Award” in 2000. Along with Dean Peterson, David was co-founder and co-director of the Missoula Youth Choir from 1987 until 2000. He served on the International Choral Festival Board of Directors from 1990 until 2001, served on Spokane's Musicfest Northwest Board of Directors and was voice division chairman from 2004 until 2007. David has adjudicated in festivals around Montana, Idaho, and Washington. He has enjoyed singing in the Missoula and Spokane Symphony Chorales. Currently a piano technician and owner of Heidel Piano Services, David resides in Spokane,WA, along with his wife Michele, son Brett and his wife Jessica, grandchildren Gracey and Jackson, and bird Grady.

Mission Statement The International Choral Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting artistic excellence, global understanding, friendship, and goodwill through choral music.

Vision Statement The International Choral Festival is a non-competitive event produced by volunteers in a beautiful mountain setting that connects musicians from diverse cultural traditions with regional audiences and local community hosts.

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ICF Sponsors The International Choral Festival offers special acknowledgement and recognition to the following presenting sponsors:

The International Choral Festival is sponsored in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts

PROJECT GRANTS: • City of Missoula • Montana Office of Tourism • National Endowment for the Arts • Montana Cultural Trust • Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation • The Western Montana Fair FINAL CONCERT SITE SPONSOR: • Sterling Savings Bank ($7,500) CONCERT SITE SPONSORS: ($3,500 – $7,499) • NorthWestern Energy • Southgate Mall • First Interstate Bank • First Security Bank CONCERT SITE CO-SPONSORS: ($2,000 – $3,499) • ALPS • Mountain West Bank • Montana Mortgage Company - Jim & Marci Valeo • US Bank • Volkmann Woodworking • Betsy & Warren Wilcox • John & Sue Talbot

JIM & MARCI VALEO

John & Sue Talbot Betsy & Warren Wilcox

MAJOR SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS: • The University of Montana - Washington-Grizzly Stadium • The University of Montana MAJOR IN-KIND SPONSORS: • Missoula Children’s Theater • UM Music Department • KPAX – Channel 8 • Montana Public Radio SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS: • The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula • Missoula Family YMCA

Missoula Family YMCA

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ICF Benefactors, Supporters and Contributors BENEFACTORS: ($1,000 – $1,999) Farmers State Bank Sun Mountain Sports The Pleiades Foundation Good Food Store The Loose Caboose China Woods Citi Foundation Matching Gifts Corporate Technology Group Missoula Rotary Club Treasure State Bank Doug Lawrence Susan Muralt Melissa Blunt Joel Lankford & Lane Grant Pete & Gingy Heyler Ernest Dewey Doug & Caryl Klein Dan & Sophia Lambros Nick & Robin Nichols Ted & Pat Tiemeyer SUPPORTERS: ($500 – $999) Boone Karlberg P.C. Garlington, Lohn & Robinson Palmer Electric Technology Energy Services Title Services of Missoula, Inc. Western States Insurance Ed & Donna Heilman Dr. & Mrs. Irvine Milheim Ray & Susie Risho Tom & Ann Boone Beth Brennan Mark & Dorcie Dvarishkis John & Karen Haughey Barbara Wood In memory of George Wood Mae Nan Ellingson Anita & Dan Schoen To honor Rose & Paul Scopa Dale & Carol Stovall

DONORS: ($300 – $499) Hi-Noon Foundation Allied Waste Services InterWest Health J.R. Associates Anonymous Terry & Germaine Conrad Gerald & Caralee Mueller Julie Johnson Jana Staton William & Lee Ballard John & Ginny Browne R.F. & Bettina Burke Aubrey & Patricia Dunkum Charles Fricke Fern Hart Bob & Margie Hendricks Curt & Barb Hesler Dr. Helga Hosford James & Donna Koch Luther E. Lucero In memory of Virginia M. Lucero Gretchen & Bill McBroom Joanne Flanagan Reynolds & Dr.William Reynolds Alison Shuler Phyllis & Lou Whitsell Dennis & Karen Workman CONTRIBUTORS: ($100 – $299) Allegiance Benefit Management Missoula Physical Therapy Wagner's Home Furnishings Capital Family Mortgage Demarois Buick/GMC/ Mercedes Benz Doubletree Hotel of Missoula Missoula Bone & Joint Barney Jette Jewelry Design 4 Seasons Motors Heritage Printing & Graphics Integrated Information Systems Quality Supply, Inc. Wells & McKittrick, P.C. Nutritional Laboratories International

Rocky Mountain Financial Advisors, Barry & Kay Hartman Missoula Folklore Society Payne Financial Group Dale Harris Paul & Beth Mast Tom & Debbie Beaudette Fred & Diane Bodholt Nancy DeCou David & Roz Diggs Joyce Koostra In memory of Walt Koostra Helena Maclay & John Larson Anita Nelson Pat & Don Simmons Nancy Tyrell Fouad & Fadwa Haddad Nancy Wendel Alayne O. Dolson Jim Cearley & Nancy Labbe Pat & Kitte Robins Anonymous Mary Dale & David Wesley Van & Jeanne Wolverton Sharon & Jim Scarborough Saxon Holbrook Anonymous Sally Rosencranz Lois & Lance Schelvan Joyce A. Schlieter Lillian Wenger Rus Medora Bob & Mary Ann Albee Eleanor & Walter Asbe Anonymous Stan & Ann Blunt Jane Byers In memory of Charles A. Byers Elizabeth Grimley & Wayne Chamberlain Kenneth & Karen Dial Carlos & Begonia Duran Michael & Louise Flanagan Julie & Phil Gardner Don & Mary Gillespie John & Nancy Glueckert Gary & Carol Graham Teresa Granier

Lyle & Gail Grimes Carolyn & Jim Hathaway In Memory of Alfredo Cipolato Father Jim Hogan John & Judith Holbrook Janet Hulme Stephen & Robin Abeshaus Kalm Louise B. Keeling Sophia & Daniel Lambros In memory of Mary Claire Pontrelli Paul & Susan Lauren Robert McKelvey Roger & Nancy Munro Diana Pacini Bauer In memory of Bruno N. Pacini Judy Parock Dean & Dorothy Peterson Linda Pilsworth Al Pontrelli Michael Priddy Al & Evelyn Raditz Russell & Ruth Royter Dave & Deanna Schafer Jack & Jewell Swan David & Jane Swayne Beth Taylor-Wilson In memory of Mary M.Taylor Virginia Thane Sally Thompson G.Thomas Todd Mr. & Ms. Robert Whaley Fred & Carol Van Valkenburg Dr.Wilfred Waldron Waldron Col. Claude & Barbara White William & Gretchen Wilson Kathy M.Young Ned & Julie Vasquez Hugh Herbert In memory of Alfredo Cipolato

The above contributions were received on or before June 30, 2009. We sincerely thank all of those who contributed after press time and are not listed above.

History of the Festival Although the first International Choral Festival was presented in 1987, Professor Donald Carey had the vision of a non-competitive choral festival in Missoula years before. Carey was conductor of The University of Montana Chamber Chorale in 1983 when the group performed at the Festival International de Chant Choral in Nancy, France. Two years later the Missoula Mendelssohn Club, a community men's chorus directed by Carey, toured Europe performing concerts in various countries. Inspired by the oldworld hospitality that the University Chorale and Mendelssohn Club enjoyed in France, Carey and the choristers envisioned Missoula hosting an international choral festival of its own. They set about inviting world-class choral groups to Missoula. After returning from Europe, organizers set a Festival date in July 1987, still not certain if the invited choirs would attend or if local audiences would support such an event. That summer everyone was elated when performing groups arrived from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia and Poland, as well as groups from Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota.The fledgling International Choral Festival attracted more than enough host families, contributors, volunteers and audience members. In fact, the organizers were surprised when concert halls overflowed with people, making it necessary to move the location of the Finale concert from a high school gymnasium to the largest venue at the University. It was obvious to all that the International Choral Festival was to continue. Three years later in 1989 the Festival became a non-profit organization overseen by a volunteer board of directors.That same year, in light of a changing geo-political world, it became clear that the International Choral Festival was much more than a high level musical event.The second Festival in July of 1990 helped bridge political boundaries when audiences were delighted by choirs from Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Scotland, Uruguay, Oregon and Montana. Celebrated entertainer Jester Harrison, known for his arrangements of Negro spirituals, was the special guest conductor at the Festival Finale Concert. In July of 1993 hundreds of volunteers were involved in fundraising, housing guests, selling merchandise, serving meals and managing concert venues.The countries represented that year included Austria, Botswana, Canada, the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, South Korea and Spain. Arizona, Montana, Oregon, and Wyoming represented the United States. A much-loved and anticipated Missoula tradition by 1996, the Festival attracted choirs from Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong, South Korea, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore,Taiwan and Thailand. They were joined by choirs from Washington State

and Montana. Enthusiastic audiences once again packed the concert venues. “Music for the Millennium,” the 2000 Festival, was especially memorable. Due in large part to the diligence of the Festival co-chairs, the prestigious Cuban choir Coro Exaudi received visas to perform in the United States for the first time. The Kennedy Center and national choral organizations tried to secure visas for Exaudi, but were unsuccessful. The Cuban choir was joined by choirs from Austria, Botswana, China, Denmark and Spain in addition to the states of Georgia, Montana, Oregon and Washington. As part of the millennium celebration, the American Composers Forum awarded the 2000 Festival a grant for an original composition by composer and conductor William McGlaughlin of NPR's St. Paul Sunday. To conclude the Festival Finale Concert, McGlaughlin conducted the world premier of his “Walt Whitman's Dream,” featuring all of the Festival singers in the University's Adams Center. The momentum of the International Choral Festival continued to build in 2003, as choirs from Angola, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Finland, Latvia, Malaysia, Peru, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain,Taiwan and the states of North Carolina, Oregon, Washington State and Montana thrilled audiences despite record-setting high temperatures.With the largest number of children's choirs to date, the Festival invited guest conductor Christine Jordanoff to lead the International Massed Youth and Children's Choir in a special youth concert. The seventh International Choral Festival in 2006 attracted a total estimated audience of some 30,000 people from all over the United States. Outstanding choirs from Australia, Czech Republic, Estonia, India, Slovenia, South Korea,Taiwan and Wales participated, with U.S. choirs from California, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota and Washington State. Diane Loomer, one of Canada's leading conductors and clinicians, was the guest conductor for the Finale Concert. Overflow concert venues and standing ovations were the norm at the 2006 Festival, which some say was the best ever. Much in the world has changed since the start of the Choral Festival over twenty years ago; however, its mission of promoting international friendship, understanding and goodwill through music remains as meaningful and appropriate as ever. The Choral Festival has gained a reputation world-wide for excellence and hospitality. Having evolved from its grassroots beginnings into a prestigious international event, Missoula's International Choral Festival continues to “bring the world a little closer” through song.

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Restaurant & Food Donors

In-Kind Donors The International Choral Festival gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and businesses for their generous in-kind donations of time, resources, products, and services: Ace Hardware Advanced Litho Printing Albertsons Larry Anderson Art & Image Creative Services Atonement Lutheran Barnes & Noble Senator Max Baucus Bayern Brewery Beach Transportation Bernice's Bakery Big Dipper Ice Cream Big Sky Mudflaps Bitterroot Floral Blaine Brengle Suzanne Carey Bravo Catering Chris Bumgarner Butterfly Herbs A Carousel for Missoula Celtic Dragon Pipe Band Chapter One Bookstore Neil Chaput Coca Cola Bottling Company Cold Stone Creamery The College Music Society Germaine Conrad Cork International Choral Festival George Dennison Dollar Rent-a-Car Domino's Pizza Doubletree Hotel Eastgate Rental Mayor John Engen Fact & Fiction Deb Frandsen First Presbyterian Church

Fort Missoula Historical Museum Gary Gillett Good Food Store Janie Haight Michele & Pete Hand Hellgate High School Historical Museum at Ft. Missoula Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park Mark Hollinger Holy Spirit Parish Jefferson Fine Arts Department Laurie Hagenbarth Jan Halmes Harvest Foods David & Michele Heidel Dick Hexter Gail Jokerst Knights of Columbus KPAX - TV Kerry Krebill Don Lentz Le Petit Outre Lively Times The Loose Caboose Kim Lorengo Malcolm Lowe Jake Maciag Chuck Maes Ian Marquand Michael Marsolek Bill Martinez & Associates Meadow Gold Missoula Children's Theatre Missoula City Band Missoula City Parking Commission Missoula Convention & Visitor's Bureau Missoula Copy Center Missoula County Public Schools Missoula Cultural Council Missoula Downtown Association Missoula Parking Commission Missoula Parks & Recreation Missoulian

Morgenroth Music Center Mount Jumbo School MPR Gerald & Caralee Mueller Joe Mussulman Brent O'Connor Peter Park Pink Grizzly Representative Dennis Rehberg Rhino's Ray & Susie Risho Paul Ritter Rockin' Rudy's Rosauers Safeway St. Anthony's Parish Silk Road Southgate Mall The Springs Anne Stewart Jay Straw John & Sue Talbot Senator Jon Tester University Congregational Church University of Montana University of Montana Adams Center University of Montana Department of Music University of Montana Dining Services University of Montana Safety & Security Office University of Montana Washington-Grizzly Stadium University Theatre Katie Van Dorn Verizon Wireless Washington Corporation Western Montana Fair Worden's Market YMCA

The International Choral Festival thanks the following restaurants for their help in feeding our choral visitors by offering generous discounts to choirs and host families during Festival week. The Festival wishes to thank the below restaurants for their generosity. Acropolis Gyros & Greek Specialties Caffe Dolce Del's Place Double Front Chicken Fat Cat Grille & Casino Food For Thought Front Street Pasta & Wraps Fuddruckers Good Food Store Higgins Alley HuHot Mongolian Grill Joker's Wild Kadena's Mustard Seed Asian CafĂŠ Paradise Falls Pearl CafĂŠ & Bakery Perkins Family Restaurant Pita Pit Pressbox Quizno's Classic Subs Red Bird Ruby's Cafe Sean Kelly's The Shack The Keep Taco del Sol Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery

These contributions were received on or before June 30, 2009. We sincerely thank all those who contributed after press time but who may not be listed on this page.

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2009 ICF

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Concert Schedule

This concert schedule is subject to change. Please refer to the schedule on our website—www.choralfestival.org—for the most current information.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 All Preview Concerts are free of charge. Concert admission buttons for the other concerts will be available to purchase at the Preview Concerts and all other concerts for $15 each. Children 12 years & under free.

Preview Concert: Out to Lunch in Caras Park 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Caras Park – Downtown/Ryman at Front • Official Welcome and Opening of the Festival - Emcees: Scott and Paula, from Eagle 93 FM - Carol Stovall, Executive Director, International Choral Festival • Performances by: - Coral Divertimento México (Mexico) - The Chanters Group of the Church of St. Panteleimon the Healer (Georgia) - KammerChor Saarbrücken (Germany) - UC Alumni Chorus - Berkeley (USA California) - Koritsia (Sweden) - Gyeongju City Chorale (South Korea) Preview Concert: Southgate Mall Choral Showcase 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Southgate Mall (JC Penney Court) – 2901 Brooks St. This Concert Sponsored by Southgate Mall • Welcome - Trisha Piedalue, Marketing Director • Performances by: - The Chamber Choir Kalev (Estonia) - Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir (USA Michigan) - Tainan Chamber Choir (Taiwan) Preview Concert: Youth Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bonner Park – Gerald Avenue at Evans Avenue This Concert Sponsored by Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation (Please bring lawn chairs to this concert, as there is no seating available)

• Performance by the - Missoula City Band, Gary Gillett, Conductor • Welcome by Beth Mast, Festival President • Welcome by Mayor John Engen • Performances by: - Missoula Youth Choir (USA Montana) - Zvonec˘ek-Praha Concert Choir (Czech Republic) - Rocky Mountain Children's Choir "Fourteeners" (USA Colorado) - Koritsia (Sweden)

THURSDAY, JULY 16 CONCERT BLOCK I 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Hellgate High School Auditorium – 900 South Higgins Ave. This Concert Sponsored by First Interstate Bank • Performances by: - The Chanters Group of the Church of St. Panteleimon the Healer (Georgia) - UC Alumni Chorus - Berkeley (USA California) St. Anthony’s Parish – 217 Tremont St. This Concert Sponsored by First Security Bank • Performances by: - The Chamber Choir Kalev (Estonia) - Gyeongju City Chorale (South Korea) UM Music Recital Hall – The University of Montana Campus. This Concert Sponsored by The UM Music Department and US Bank • Performances by: - Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir (USA Michigan) - Zvonec˘ek-Praha Concert Choir (Czech Republic) University Theatre – The University of Montana Campus This Concert Sponsored by NorthWestern Energy • Performances by: - Tainan Chamber Choir (Taiwan) - Rocky Mountain Children's Choir "Fourteeners" (USA Colorado) - Koritsia (Sweden)

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SPECIAL NEW EVENT A CONDUCTORS' FORUM

FRIDAY, JULY 17

2:00 p.m. - Thursday, July 16 “Meet the Conductors” - Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) – 200 Adams Street (corner of Broadway and Adams) • Admission buttons required - buttons can be purchased at door • Moderator: Joe Mussulman

Hellgate High School Auditorium – 900 South Higgins Ave. This Concert Sponsored by First Interstate Bank • Performances by: - Rocky Mountain Children's Choir "Fourteeners" (USA Colorado) - The Chamber Choir Kalev (Estonia)

CONCERT BLOCK I

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This event is designed to give the public a chance to hear the choir conductors speak about their country's music and their particular choir. They will also answer questions from the moderator, and from the audience, if time allows. An ice cream social follows the forum.

St. Anthony's Parish - 217 Tremont St. This Concert Sponsored by ALPS & Volkmann Woodworking • Performances by: - KammerChor Saarbrücken (Germany) - Tainan Chamber Choir (Taiwan)

THURSDAY, JULY 16

UM Music Recital Hall – The University of Montana Campus This Concert Sponsored by Mountain West Bank and Betsy & Warren Wilcox • Performances by: - UC Alumni Chorus - Berkeley (USA California) - Koritsia (Sweden)

CONCERT BLOCK II

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Hellgate High School Auditorium – 900 South Higgins Ave. This Concert Sponsored by First Interstate Bank • Performances by: - Tainan Chamber Choir (Taiwan) - Missoula Youth Choir (USA Montana St. Anthony’s Parish – 217 Tremont St. This Concert Sponsored by First Security Bank • Performances by: - Zvonec˘ek-Praha Concert Choir (Czech Republic) - Koritsia (Sweden) UM Music Recital Hall – The University of Montana Campus This Concert Sponsored by The UM Music Department and US Bank • Performances by: - Rocky Mountain Children's Choir "Fourteeners" (USA Colorado) - Coral Divertimento México (Mexico) University Theatre – The University of Montana Campus This Concert Sponsored by NorthWestern Energy • Performances by: - Gyeongju City Chorale (South Korea) - Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir (USA Michigan) - KammerChor Saarbrücken (Germany)

University Theatre – The University of Montana Campus This Concert Sponsored by NorthWestern Energy • Performances by: - Missoula Youth Choir (USA Montana) - The Chanters Group of the Church of St. Panteleimon the Healer (Georgia) - Coral Divertimento México (Mexico) Continued on page 20

“Only a few things can touch a person’s heart more than a singing child. And only a few things make such a long-term impression on a child as singing in a choir. It opens the way to music and the arts for them, and cultivates their perception of life.” – Petr Eben, Composer, Czech Republic

Concert Schedule

This concert schedule is subject to change. Please refer to the schedule on our website—www.choralfestival.org—for the most current information.

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FRIDAY, JULY 17 CONCERT BLOCK II

SUNDAY, JULY 19 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Hellgate High School Auditorium – 900 South Higgins Ave. This Concert Sponsored by First Interstate Bank • Performances by: - Coral Divertimento México (Mexico) - KammerChor Saarbrücken (Germany) St. Anthony’s Parish – 217 Tremont St. This Concert Sponsored by ALPS & Volkmann Woodworking • Performances by: - Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir (USA Michigan) - The Chanters Group of the Church of St. Panteleimon the Healer (Georgia) UM Music Recital Hall – The University of Montana Campus This Concert Sponsored by Mountain West Bank and Betsy & Warren Wilcox • Performances by: - Missoula Youth Choir (USA Montana) - Gyeongju City Chorale (South Korea) University Theatre – The University of Montana Campus This Concert Sponsored by NorthWestern Energy • Performances by: - The Chamber Choir Kalev (Estonia) - UC Alumni Chorus - Berkeley (USA California) - Zvonec˘ek-Praha Concert Choir (Czech Republic)

SATURDAY, JULY 18 International Choral Festival Finale Concert 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Washington-Grizzly Stadium – The University of Montana Campus. This Concert Sponsored by Sterling Savings Bank • The Finale concert will feature the pageantry of the “Parade of Nations,” followed by a brief performance by each choir. It will conclude with a finale performed by the International Massed Festival Chorus, with audience participation, under the direction of David Heidel,Artistic Director. See page 22 for the full concert program.

• There are no public concerts held on this day. There are private ICF social functions only. • Choirs may sing for area church services—call the Choral Festival office at 721-7985 for more information.

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SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009 7:00 p.m. Washington-Grizzly Stadium – University of Montana Campus. Admission buttons may be purchased at door. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Use north entrances to the stadium. • “Parade of Nations” Led by The Celtic Dragon Pipe Band, Missoula, Montana • Welcome and Introduction Ian Marquand, Master of Ceremonies • Choral Showcase Chakrulo, folk song about friendship and bravery Shen khar venakhi, chant for the Virgin Mary The Chanters Group of the Church of St. Panteleimon the Healer (Georgia) La Adelita, popular Mexican song, arranged by Gustavo Martín Si somos americanos, by Rolando Alarcón, choral version by Alejandro Pino G. Coral Divertimento México (México) Turkeys and Badger's, by Jackson Berkey Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir (USA - Michigan) Vastlad (Shrovetide), arranged by Veljo Tormis Vadak vaadak valla poised (Look at me, parish boys), arranged by Erki Meister, conductor Üks on õunapuu (An apple tree) arranged by Erki Meister, conductor Chamber Choir Kalev (Estonia) Korean Farmer's Folk Song, arranged by Hee Jo Kim Gyeongju City Chorale (South Korea) Salmo 150, by Ernani Aguiar Stand By Me, by Ben E. King, arranged by Mac Huff, soloist Eva Tourangeau Rocky Mountain Children's Choir "Fourteeners" (USA - Colorado) Praises Sings, words and music by Nan-Zhang Qian Sing For Tuberose, words by Jun-Qing Li, music by Min Yao, arranged by Wen-Yi Liu Tainan Chamber Choir (Taiwan) ˘

Homeward Bound, words and music by Marta Keen, arranged by Jay Althouse A Toast to California, by J. Murray Hunt, arranged by Anthony Pasqua UC Alumni Chorus - Berkeley (USA - California) Abendlied, by Josef Rheinberger KammerChor Saarbrücken (Germany) Pseudo-Yoik Lite, by Jaakko Mäntyjärvi Och jungfrun hon går i ringen, arranged by Hugo Alfvén and Robert Sund Koritsia (Sweden) Selection to be announced Missoula Youth Choir (USA - Montana)

• Finale - Massed Choir - David Heidel, Artistic Director Dona Nobis Pacem (“Grant us Peace”) sacred canon, anonymous (see words and music next page) First time: International Massed Choir only Second time: Audience joins in singing, by section (Conductor will cue audience) David Heidel, Conductor, Artistic Director International Festival Massed Chorus Dean Peterson, Accompanist • Closing Comments Ian Marquand, Master of Ceremonies • Traditional Festival Closing Selection Auld Lang Syne, traditional Scottish song (“Times Gone By”) Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and days of auld lang syne? For auld lang syne my dear, For auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne!

David Heidel, Conductor, Artistic Director International Festival Massed Chorus Dean Peterson, Accompanist

Moravské písn˘e, by Jirí Laburda Hejdum dá! by Zdenek Lukas Zvonec˘ ek-Praha Concert Choir (Czech Republic)

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CZECH REPUBLIC

Zvonec˘ek-Praha Concert Choir Conductor: Jarmila Novenková

The concert choir, Zvonec˘ek-Praha (Little Bell of Prague), was founded in 1996 as a group of eleven children of the Prague Music School. Zvonec˘ek choirs participate regularly in national and international competitions, representing Prague in choral festivals around the world. Their greatest success was being named the “Absolute Winner” at the Olomouc, Czech Republic Choir Competition, competing with 127 other choirs. In October 2004 the Concert Choir Zvonky won two golden diplomas in the 6th International Competition in Grado, Italy, where they competed with adults of all ages. One of their most valued awards is the Petr Eben Prize from the 13th International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music (Prague 2003). In May 2002 the children won first prize at the 50th International Music Festival at Neerpelt, Belgium, and were honored to sing for the Queen of Belgium. The choir is regularly invited to participate at special events, such as the opening of the International Congress of Anthropology, and at anniversary celebrations of the Czech Senate. The concert choir has made tours to England and France and has recorded six CDs. CONDUCTOR BIO

Since its beginning, the Choir Studio Zvonec˘ek-Praha has been directed by Jarmila Novenková. In working with children, Ms. Novenková utilizes not only her long-term experience and rare teaching gifts, but also her lifelong love of singing. As a child she acquired her first choral experience as a chorister and soloist in the Styvar Children's Choir of Tfinec. She later studied at Ostrava Conservatory, where she majored in piano. She served as a choirmaster and pianist for the Permonik Children's Choir of Karvina and in 1996 moved to Prague to establish the children's choir school. Under Ms. Novenková's direction, the shape of the Studio Zvonec˘ek-Praha rapidly outgrew the scope of the original idea, and eventually reached its current form.

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ESTONIA

The Chamber Choir Kalev Conductor: Erki Meister

The Chamber Choir Kalev (Kalevi Kammerkoor) was founded in 1998 under the name of Chamber Choir Havera, by a group of enthusiastic singers that enjoy performing music to high standards. Since 2000 the choir has been supported by the Estonian Confectionery Kalev, considered by many to be the best in Scandinavia. With forty regular members, they range in age from 20-50 years old. Each season the choir performs at major Tallinn venues and in churches throughout Estonia, and takes at least one trip abroad each year. In 2003 they received first prize in the national singing competition,“Tuljak” in Tartu, Estonia and they received fourth place at the International Music Festival of Cantonigros, Spain in 2005. At the “Kristalnaja Lira” competition in Russia, they returned with the laureate-worth diploma and 2nd place in 2002.The choir won 3rd prize in the category of mixed choirs in 2001 at the International Festival in Llangollen,Wales. Concert tours have taken them to Great Britain, Russia, Latvia, Croatia, Finland, Scotland, United States, Spain, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova and Iceland. The choir's repertoire consists of Estonian folk music, classical masterpieces, and contemporary pieces. CONDUCTOR BIO

A musician, composer and artist, Erki Meister graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical University, Department of Culture, as a choir conductor and cultural manager in 1991. In 2003 he graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts department of painting. From 1991 to 1995 he was an on-air host for Radio Kuku and singer in the Estonian National Men's Choir. Later he became manager of the Estonian National Men's Choir RAM. Mr. Meister has received numerous awards for his compositions, while his art exhibitions have appeared at galleries throughout Estonia. Having conducted the Kalev Chamber Choir since its beginning, Erki Meister has served as conductor of various choirs and ensembles since 1997. In addition to conducting the Kalev Chamber Choir, which he founded in 1998, he also leads the Flora Chamber Choir.

GEORGIA

The Chanters Group of the Church of St. Panteleimon the Healer

The Chanters Group of the Church of St. Panteleimon the Healer of Tbilisi, Georgia, was founded in 1988. The founders, under the direction of Badri Jimsheleishvili, are a group of professional conductors who came together to research and perform the ancient chants and folk songs of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Since 1994 the membership has remained the same.The group of four “has a treasure trove of short and long tunes, at times approximating the power of an army chorus, and at other times sounding as sweet as a father's lullaby to his baby,” a reporter commented about their performance at a Canadian choral competition. According to a Norwich Cathedral of England publication,“The Chanters Group performed ancient chants…complete with their beautiful resonant harmonies and sonorous bass tones, that don't exist the same way in western church music.” In addition to performing extensively throughout Georgia, the group has also released four albums. The Chanters Group sang concerts in Israel and Taiwan in 2008 and performed at the World Choral Competition of Laval, Canada in 2007. They participated at the International Festival of Hajnowka, Poland (2005), and performed in Germany (2004), the Netherlands and Great Britain (2000, 2003). At a Festival in Belarus in 2009, they were named “Laureates of the Festival.”

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GERMANY

KammerChor Saarbrücken Conductor: Georg Grün

The KammerChor Saarbrücken was founded in 1990. Within a short time the choir has advanced to become one of the leading chamber choirs in Germany, with an outstanding international reputation. They have performed extensively in Germany, Russia, and the United States. The chamber choir has won many prizes at international choral competitions and has performed an increasing number of world premiere performances of works written by composers exclusively for the ensemble. In 2003 they won 2nd prize in the competition of European Broadcasting Corporations. At Tolosa, Spain they won two 1st prizes in two main categories, and were named the most successful choir in all categories. In 1998 they received accolades at the German choral competition in Regensburg. In 1996 they won first prize at the Arezzo, Italy choral competition. Their first world recording of Johann Michael Haydn's Requiem in B-flat Major won the prestigious Cannes MIDEM Classical Award. In addition, their other recordings have all received critical acclaim. KammerChor Saarbrücken is supported by the Department for Foreign Affairs and by the Goethe Institute. CONDUCTOR BIO

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MEXICO

Coral Divertimento México Conductor: Margarita Dress de Bandoni

Founded in 1996, the mixed voice choir's repertoire includes sacred, renaissance, baroque and classical music of all periods, including native music and Latin American Folk music. Coral Divertimento has performed extensively throughout México and abroad. They participated at the Choral Festival Santa Cecilia in México City in 2007 and that same year traveled to Puerto Varas and Frutilar, Chile; and Bariloche and Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the Choral Festival for Peace. The choir celebrated their tenth anniversary in September 2006 with two concerts dedicated to Mozart and accompanied by an orchestra. They sang the Coronation Mass in C Major KV 317, which became their second CD, entitled “Todo Mozart.” In 2006 they performed in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nevada; and in Flagstaff, Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. There, they sang two concerts with the Arizona Arts Chorale, as part of an Arizona Commission on the Arts Project Grant,“Choral to Chorale, a Cultural Exchange.” In 2002 they participated at the First Festival of Choral Music in México City. In November 2005 their first CD was launched while performing in the Aguascalientes Cathedral in Mexico. CONDUCTOR BIO

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Margarita Dress de Bandoni studied under the direction of the soprano Marisa Lnadi and the masters Vivian Tabbush and Liliana Cangiano. She studied choral direction under the master Inke Frosch. In Buenos Aires she was director of the Instituto Ballester Chorus for nine years, and directed both the Mixed Chorus and Male Chorus of the Villa Ballester German Choral Society. She was a member of the Lagun Onak Chorus which often performed in the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. Margarita Dress de Bandoni served as founder and director of the Cora Amarillis; the Girls' Chorus of the Colegio Sagrado Corazón; A Quattro; and Coral Divertimento. Since 1992 she has lived in Mexico City.

“I was part of the beautiful International Choral Festival in 2003 in Missoula. I won't ever forget it; it was the best experience I have had in my life!!” – Daniel Castillo, Choir Member, Colombia

SOUTH KOREA

Gyeongju City Chorale Conductor: Dr. Dohn Kim

The Gyeongju City Chorale, a mixed voice choir founded in 1996 by the Gyeongju City Government, currently holds a central position in Korea. The specific aims of the Chorale and its conductor are to constantly seek out new music and new areas of work.The mixed voice choir performs folk, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, and many other styles of literature. This has resulted in their extensive repertoire spanning from renaissance music to contemporary music. The Gyeongju city Chorale, with its characteristic Korean traditional style sound and wide-ranging virtuosity, has been an ideal vehicle for many Korean composers. The Chorale has been awarded many national and international prizes. The Gyeongju City Chorale participated at the Asian Christian Music Festival in Hong Kong in 2004 and has taken several tours throughout Japan and China. Besides their extensive choral repertoire projects, Gyeongju City Chorale frequently collaborates with many opera companies. Conductor Dr. Dohn Kim has developed and refined choral sound with early music, contemporary music and commissioned works. CONDUCTOR BIO

Dr. Dohn Kim studied choral conducting at the Graduate School of the University of Missouri-Kansas City under Dr. Ehp Ehly, and received a Doctor of Musical Art degree in Voice Performance. Dr. Kim has served as the choral director and conductor of Gyeongju City Chorale since 1996. Under his leadership they have been awarded many national and international prizes, notably at the Asian Student Christian Music Festival in Hong Kong in 2004. Dr. Kim is currently a choral music professor at Keimyung University in Daegu. Dr. Kim has written two books, "Choral Music Education" and "The Conductor's Manual of Choral Music Literature." "Choral Music Education" was named as the “Best Art Publication of 2003” by the Korean Arts Council.

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SWEDEN

Koritsia Conductor: Karin Fagius

Founded in 1994, the youth choir Koritsia consists of girls ages 16 to 20 and is a part of the choral activities at Lund Municipal School of Culture. Among the choir's achievements are success in the Youth Choir class at the Swedish Championship in Choral Singing (1998); first prize at the Fifth International Music Festival of Rhodes (2003); and honorary prize for best performance of a single piece at International Youth Choir Festival in Celje, Slovenia (2005). In 2006 Koritsia joined with choirs from Siberia and Israel in a “Songbridge” project in connection with the first International Choral Festival in Lund. In 2007 the choir was chosen to participate in the International Chamber Choir Competition in Marktoberdorf, Germany. Koritsia has toured Finland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Italy. In 2002 they sang in the traditional Lucia Morning program for Swedish Television at Christmas. They perform extensively in Sweden, often with the Malmoe Symphony Orchestra, and have toured Finland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Italy. Their repertoire consists of a wide range of sacred and secular music. CONDUCTOR BIO

Karin Fagius has conducted Koritsia since its formation. She was educated as a music teacher and choral conductor at Stockholm College of Music, and taught at the Stockholm Institute of Musical Pedagogy (SMI). She was one of the initiators and founders of special music classes in Nacka, Sweden, and taught there for seven years. Since 1993 Ms. Fagius has been active in choral music at Lund Municipal School of Culture. For several years she taught methodology in the field of children's choirs at Malmoe College of Music and is much sought after as a leader of seminars and workshops. In 1999 Karin Fagius was chosen “Children and Youth Choir Leader of the Year” by Ung I Kor, a national Swedish organization for youth choirs.

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TAIWAN

Tainan Chamber Choir Conductor: Dr. Shan-Min Yu

The Tainan Chamber Choir (TCC) was established in October 2001. The choir began as a group of twelve people rehearsing at a choir member's home, who each shared a love of performing diverse kinds of music. Most of the choir members are teachers from elementary and junior high schools; hence, promoting choral culture of the Tainan area to a higher level became a very important element of their mission. With a membership of 26, they aggressively seek singers who share the same enthusiasm and ideals. By promoting the art of choral music through innovative, delicate and diverse ideas,TCC has become a leader in bringing choral music to a higher professional level in the Tainan Area. TCC strives to interact with choral music and musicians from other countries, and continues to introduce more varied kinds of choral music to their audiences and members. The choir won the Bronze Medal in the Folklore category at the Busan, Korea Choral Festival and Competition in 2007. CONDUCTOR BIO

Dr. Shan-Min Yu is a conductor, actor and performer. She received her undergraduate degree in voice performance from Westminster Choir College in New Jersey. She was second prize winner at the New Jersey NATS voice competition and won first prize at Westminster Choir College. In New York she performed in off-Broadway shows as a lead singer and actress. She also served as conductor for the Univoice Chorus, Jubilee Children's Chorus and the White Plains Community Church in New York. In 1999 Ms.Yu returned to Taiwan and is an active conductor. Shan-Min Yu is also conductor at The National Sun Yat-sen University and conducts the Taipei Philharmonic Children's Choir and Pon-Hu Cultural Choir.

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USA - CALIFORNIA

UC Alumni Chorus Berkeley Conductor: Mark Sumner

In 1985 the chorus of alumni of Cal student singing groups was formed. They inspired like-minded others who wished to rekindle the musical and social associations they had enjoyed as students. Many of those original 30 members are still singing with UCAC. The UCAC is also committed to providing both musical and financial support to the University of California Choral Ensembles. In 1994 UCAC diversified into theater and maintains a close relationship with the Berkeley Opera, most recently performing in their 2005 concert production of Verdi's Macbeth. In 2008 the UCAC performed five concerts in Montevideo and Colonia, Uruguay; and Buenos Aires, La Plata and Mendoza, Argentina. They toured the Czech Republic and Hungary in July 2000, performing in Karoly Vary and the Dvorak Hall of the Rudolfinum in Prague. In 2002 they toured the Peoples Republic of China, performing well-received concerts based on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music of the Americas.â&#x20AC;? They toured the Baltics in 2004 with performances in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and St. Petersburg. On this tour they performed a variety of American folk songs and learned a song in their native language from each country they visited. CONDUCTOR BIO

Music Director Mark Sumner has directed the University of California Choral Ensembles-Berkeley and the First Unitarian-Universalist Society of San Francisco for the past eleven years. Mark has an extensive background as a professional singer (American Bach Soloists, San Francisco Chamber Singers, Los Angeles Music Center Opera,Tulsa Opera and Dallas Civic Opera) and continues to perform with the Los Angeles Chamber Singers and Cappella, where he was featured on the 2007 Grammy Award-winning recording, Padilla; Sun of Justice. He's served as director for over thirty musicals and plays and has recorded numerous motion picture soundtracks. He received a Doctor of Musical Arts-Choral Music from the University of Southern California; a Masters of Music-Choral Conducting from Southern Methodist University, and a Bachelor of Music Education from Oklahoma State University. Mark Sumner was awarded the Gordon Getty Music scholarship at USC and received the Distinguished Service Award from the Sapulpa (Oklahoma) Board of Education in 1989.

USA - COLORADO

Rocky Mountain Children's Choir – Fourteeners Conductor: Leslie Britton

The Rocky Mountain Children's Choir (RMCC) goal is to be a premier choral music education organization that promotes and seeks diversity in its membership. Music is carefully selected to reflect a broad range of musical traditions from cultures around the world. Established in 1995, the Rocky Mountain Children's Choir unites the children of greater Denver's diverse communities through rigorous ensemble music instruction. More than 1,000 children have participated in RMCC programs and performed in over 100 concerts in the past five years. RMCC has performed in more than 30 languages from 48 different countries. The children's choir has performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and the Spirituals Project at concerts recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr. They also performed at the Denver Art Museum opening; at Partners in Peace at Denver University; and Hope International with Mayor Kickenlooper. They sang the National Anthem (four times) for the Colorado Rockies baseball team, and performed Carmina Burana with the Arvada Center Chorale. CONDUCTOR BIO

Leslie Britton was the Founding Music Director for Rocky Mountain Children's Choir at its inception in 1995. As the current Artistic Director she is responsible for implementing the choir's mission that partners musical excellence with multiculturalism. From 1986 through 1992 Ms. Britton was Music Director and conductor for the nationally renowned Chicago Children's Choir (CCC). With over 2000 children in its program, the CCC is the largest choral performance and training choir of its kind in the nation. Under her leadership the choir appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1991 under the baton of Sir George Solti. Ms. Britton holds a Master of Music Degree in Choral Conducting from Northwestern University and is a member of Pi Kappa Lamda music honorary society. Upon receiving her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 1984, she was given the college's prestigious “Marcus Heiman Award for the Creative Arts.”

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USA - MICHIGAN

Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir Conductor: Philip J. Michéal Since its congregation's founding back in 1854, music at Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church has been an integral part of a mission that seeks to serve Christ in the midst of Detroit. The Chancel Choir is made up of a group of people from all walks of life, both volunteer and professional, that enjoy a unique Sunday morning fellowship dedicated to serving the church through making music. In addition to a ten-month schedule of singing over 150 anthems drawn from a truly eclectic repertoire throughout the season, the choir presents several special offerings each year, drawing from a wide variety of music, both sacred and secular. Under the direction of Philip J. Michéal, the choir often collaborates with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theatre, Motor City Brass Band, Soli Deo Gloria Cantorum in Omaha, Nebraska, and Mannheim Steamroller. The Chancel Choir has stepped beyond that of the “traditional” church choir and continually strives to bring a true and joyous sense of spirit to both performers and listeners through a loving and heartfelt approach to music-making. CONDUCTOR BIO

Director of Music Philip J. Michéal, in addition to holding a position as an educator in the Detroit Public Schools for over 20 years, has been at Jefferson Avenue for the last 14 years. His 37 year career of music-making has included church positions as professional singer, section leader, and director of adult and youth choirs for denominations ranging from Serbian Orthodox to Christian Science. Mr. Michéal was also a co-founder, artistic director, and performer in the vocal octet Musickes Pleasure, which enjoyed a 15-year life of concertizing throughout Michigan's neighboring states and Canada, and produced three recordings that still enjoy playtime on local radio stations. While a student at Detroit's Wayne State University, he served as musical director for several theatrical productions in both the Bonstelle and nationally renowned Hillberry Theatres. Always looking for something new, Michéal continues to present his performers and audiences with music that seeks to move the listener into “sacred spaces” of one kind or another.

INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL FACTS:

• A combined four-day audience of over 25,000 people from all over the country attend each Festival • Over 150 applications were received for the 2009 Festival • Up to 200 volunteers provide the staffing during Festival week • Over 100 Missoula families act as hosts and open their homes to international guests for the entire week • 20 concerts are performed during any given Festival. 38

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USA -MONTANA

Missoula Youth Choir Conductors: Dean Peterson and Ronald Wilcott The Missoula Youth Choir (MYC) was formed in 1987 for the sole purpose of performing at the first International Choral Festival. Missoula's hometown choir has delighted audiences at every Festival since then. Founded by the current ICF Artistic Director David Heidel, and current co-conductor Dean Peterson, the Missoula Youth Choir has grown from 35 members to 80 singers in its current form. Membership is comprised of select high school students from Missoula's public and parochial high schools. With only twelve evening rehearsals starting at the beginning of summer vacation, the singers, from varied backgrounds and schools, quickly come together to emerge during Festival week as a superb youth choir. Many MYC alumni, now adults with fond memories of performing at the International Choral Festival, are now among the host families, volunteers and contributors of the 2009 Festival. The partnership of the Missoula Youth Choir with the International Choral Festival provides Missoula's young singers with the opportunity to experience diverse music and cultures from across the globe without leaving their hometown. CONDUCTOR BIOS

Dean Peterson is in his 23rd year as Director of Choirs at Hellgate High School. He received his Bachelors degrees in Music Education and Piano Performance from the University of Montana and his Masters degree in Music Education with Kodaly emphasis from Holy Names College, Oakland, California. He spent seven years teaching music in the Missoula Public Schools and conducted the Missoula All City Boys Choir. In 1987 he co-founded the MYC and since has co-directed the group at each of their Festival performances. In 1992 he was selected as a member of the Robert Shaw Choral Workshop and performance of the Beethoven Missa Solemnis in Carnegie Hall. In 1997 he was presented with a $25,000 National Milken Educator of the Year Award. In 2004 he conducted the Hellgate High School Chevaliers in performance at the Northwest Convention of the American Choral Directors Association. Dean was selected as the conductor of the Missoula Symphony Chorale in 2006 and serves on the International Choral Festival Board of Directors. Ronald Wilcott is conductor of the Missoula Community Chorus; Coordinator of Music/Chancel Choir Director at the University Congregational Church; and music teacher at Loyola Sacred Heart High School. He has also served as music program chair and choral director at the University of South Carolina Aiken; Director of Vocal Music at Dixie College (St. George, Utah); and Director of Choral Organizations at East Bakersfield High School (Bakersfield, California). He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral music from Michigan State University, and Bachelor's and Master's degrees in vocal performance and pedagogy from the University of Southern California. Dr.Wilcott is an active choral adjudicator and clinician and has frequently presented interest sessions at professional conferences in music education, choral and church music. He is a past member of the board of directors for the Missoula International Choral Festival, and served as co-conductor for the Missoula Youth Choir for the Festivals in 2003 and 2006.

Past Festival Choirs Angola Argentina Austria

Australia Belgium Botswana Bulgaria Canada

China Colombia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Hong Kong India Italy

Japan Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Netherlands New Zealand Peru Poland Puerto Rico

COCEVAL (COro Central EVAngelico de Luanda) Agrupacio Coral Musica Libre Chor Jung Wien Friedrich Lessky Chor Wien Kammerchor des Musikgymnasiums Wien Tiroler Kammerchor Wörgl Wiener Männergesangverein Adelaide Chamber Singers Woden Valley Youth Choir The Children's Choir of Wallonia The Gaborone Choral Society K.T.M. Choir The Dobri Hristov Women's Choir Da Camera Singers Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton Winnipeg Mennonite Children's Choir Jiangmen Children's Choir Coral Comfenalco Santander Coro Exaudi (Exaudi Chamber Choir) Karlovy Vary Girls' Choir Ústí Children's Choir Copenhagen Motet Choir The Girls' Choir of St. Jørgen's Church EELK Misjonikoor Tallinn Chamber Choir Joensuu University Choir The Children's Choir of Didion-Raugraff School Bruckner Chor of Neckargemund The Hong Kong Children's Choir Navrachana School Choir Coro Idica Coro Alpi Cozie Coro La Valle Musica Laus Choral Society of Turin Chor Sapporo Kumamoto Madre Cor Jazeps Medins Music School Boys' Choir Riga Chamber Choir "Ave Sol" Virgo Choir of Vilnius University Operafest Children’s Choir Rotterdams Mannenkoor "Variante" The Ambassador Choir of Palmerston North Coro Femenino de la Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru Wrocaw Technical University Chorus Coral Polifónica de Ponce

Scotland Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Korea

The Glasgow Phoenix Choir The Singapore Philharmonic Chorus Cantica Nova The Mariborski Oktet Ansan City Choir Ewha Chamber Choir InCantores Male Choir The Seoul Ladies' Singers Spain Coro Hodeiertz of Tolosa Coro Universitario Sant Yago Giovanni Bardi Chamber Choir Taiwan Taipei County Teachers' Choir Taipei Philharmonic Chamber Choir Taipei Philharmonic Youth and Children's Choir Thailand Wattana and B.C.C. Combined Choir of Bangkok Uruguay Coro de Profundis USA Arizona The Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix USA California Ragazzi Boys Chorus USA Georgia The Decatur Civic Chorus USA Kansas Lawrence Children's Choir USA Minnesota The Apollo Club of Minneapolis USA Montana Great Falls Symphonic Choir Helena Chamber Chorale and Symphony Chorale Helena Symphony Chorale Mission Valley Men's Choir Missoula Festival Chorus Missoula Mendelssohn Club Missoula Sacred Harp Missoula Symphony Chorale Missoula Youth Choir Montana Alumni Choir 2000 Montana Youth Choir The Fort Peck Oyate Singers The Montana Chorale USA North Carolina Greensboro Youth Chorus USA North Dakota Yellowface Singers USA Oregon Oregon Repertory Singers The Vintage Singers Willamette Master Chorus USA South Dakota Singing Legionnaires USA Washington State Northwest Girlchoir "Vivace" Tacoma Youth Chorus Chamber Choir Tacoma Youth Chorus Chorale The Apollo Club of Wenatchee USA Wyoming The Central Wyoming A Cappella Chamber Singers Wales Abertillery Orpheus Male Choir

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TWO CD SET

2009 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Festival Highlightsâ&#x20AC;? CD The International Choral Festival is pleased to once again offer a two-CD collection of the inspiring performances from this year's event, which will feature each of the 2009 participating choirs. The cost of the 2-disc set is only $20 USD plus shipping and handling. These CDs are a wonderful souvenir and make a unique gift. Order forms are at each merchandise table, or you may clip and mail the form below to: ICF, P.O. Box 8203, Missoula, MT 59807.You may also order the CD from the ICF Store at www.choralfestival.org

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