Penscola Children's Chorus Program

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Message from the

founding artistic directors

Let Christmas shine! And shine, it will, tonight. Elves, reindeer, brightly wrapped presents, glorious brightly lit trees, fruitcakes, toy soldiers and even Santa. What more could we want this chilly evening as we anticipate the season? Christmas on the Coast shimmers and sparkles with the sounds and sights of this beautiful time of year. Hearts pound with anticipation. Hugs, nervous jitters, irrepressible excitement abounds at the first sounds of the orchestra and the gradual rising of the curtain. Let Christmas shine! And shine, it will, through the faces and voices of our beautiful and talented young people. What more could we ask than an evening of uplifting holiday joy, the sincere innocence of happy children, the energy, exuberance and obvious joie d’ vivre of our talented youth? Christmas shines once again!

Thank you for coming to support these wonderful young performers as they share their God-given gifts.

Allen and I and the entire Creative Team are so very grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of their lives. Their youth and passion is inspiring and energizes us all! We are also filled with gratitude to work with so many busy, giving, self-sacrificing parents and grandparents. The sacrifice of time and talent of loving parents and amazing community sponsors makes this all possible. We hope that years from now, these precious young people will look back and remember their childhood, filled with exciting music-making! We hope that the gift of this season for each child will be a lifetime enjoyment of music!

Thank you, our audience, for always being here to support these fine young people. Please show them your gratitude with hearty, noisy applause. They will give back to you their hearts. Let Christmas shine!!

Susan and Allen Pote Founding Artistic Directors

Message from the

board president

I would like to personally welcome each of you to the 25th Season of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus and our 2014 performance of Christmas on the Coast! This holiday tradition has warmed the hearts of our local audience and of visitors to our great city every season. We know you will enjoy this year’s performance highlighting the talent of each of our seven choirs, through holiday music written across time, arranged by Allen Pote, and performed by our wonderful children and youth. With over 250 voices, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus is recognized as one of the top three choruses in the nation. We are blessed to have the talent of our Founding Directors and our artistic staff to bring this quality of performance to Pensacola. We are successful due to the efforts of many. The children and youth bring their voices and talent each week, over many months in preparation, for this performance.

Our Board of Directors, our Artistic Directors, Choreographers, Costumers, Musicians, Stage Crew, Production Crew and Chorus staff work diligently to ensure that all comes together in the first class stage performance you have come to expect from us. Our countless volunteers give their energy tirelessly each and every week to bring you a performance worthy of the wonderful holiday memories it creates for you, your friends and your family.

I would also like to thank those of you who continue to support the Pensacola Children’s Chorus through your sponsorships and donations. This allows us to provide financial aid for over 30 percent of our youth, and to maintain the highest quality programming and performance standards. Through your support, our youth are afforded not only an opportunity to grow musically, but also to develop a foundation of leadership, confidence and character to propel them to a future as successful contributors to society at large. As we launch our Pensacola Children’s Chorus Endowment during this, our 25th year, we look forward to sharing an entire season with you of celebration of our past, and of our hope for the future!

Thank you for being here and, most importantly, for being a part of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus! Please enjoy this performance as our holiday gift to you!

Linda Brent Baradon Board of Directors President

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Board of

directors

Allen Pote Founding Artistic Director

Bruce Patton Immediate Past President

Susan Pote Founding Artistic Director

Diane Appleyard

Linda Brent Baradon President Betty Berling Vice President Cindy Michles Secretary Bobby Behr Treasurer

Administrative Allen Pote Founding Artistic Director Susan Pote Founding Artistic Director Mary Caughman Henriques Executive Director LaRaye Ryan Costumer & Tours MaryAnn Stefancik Bookkeeper Kristin Norris Administrative Assistant 2

Marsha Brown Nancy Fetterman Donald Lindsey Lauralyn Lonquist Glen Miley Carolyn Reeder

Doris Robbins Marilyn Roland Teresa Ross Sara Rothfeder LaRaye Ryan Kathryn Stillman, M.D. Jerry Unruh, VADM, USN ( Ret) Ramona Wright

staff Mission

statement

The mission of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus is to provide quality music education and performances to include traditional classical choral training and musical theater to enrich the lives of children from all religious, racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Through its music activities, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus helps to foster the personal and social growth of its members and promotes their sense of self-esteem, accomplishment, and pride.

Meet the

creative team

Allen Pote

Founding Artistic Director

A nationally known composer of choral music and musicals, Mr. Pote travels extensively through out the United States, Canada, and abroad as a conductor for festivals and workshops.

He has received numerous commissions and has published over 300 choral works, including 14 musicals for youth and children, many of which have been premiered and recorded by the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. Mr. Pote composed the score for Seaplane, a stage musical about early aviation which has been presented in Pensacola, Florida; Hammondsport, New York; and at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. A former member of the National Board of Choristers Guild, Mr. Pote is a recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship and is a three-time winner of the Arts Council of Northwest Florida’s Muriel Shugart Award recognizing outstanding accomplishments in music.

Together, Susan and Allen Pote were named the 1999 Cox/Bravo “Champion for the Arts” for Escambia County in recognition of their efforts as arts advocates and for making a difference in the lives of young people. In 1999, they were also awarded the Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award in recognition of their leadership in the community.

Donald Lindsey Technical Director

Donald first started working with the Pensacola Children’s Chorus as a parent volunteer when his daughter, Laura, first joined the chorus in 1994.

In 1999, Donald became a member of the Board of Directors and subsequently accepted the responsibility of being in charge of designing and erecting the enormous set on which the Chorus performs in its two major productions each year at the Saenger Theatre. Having no prior theatrical experience, Donald’s career as an architect and general contractor has enhanced his ability to design and construct the set, scenic flats and large props that are used during the shows. Donald now holds the title of Technical Director and is the facilities manager for the main rehearsal/office building and storage warehouse. Donald is in his 21st year of volunteering for the Pensacola Children’s Chorus.

SusanPote

Founding Artistic Director

A graduate in Voice and Music Education of Texas Christian University, Mrs. Pote has taught elementary school music in Houston, Texas; Richardson, Texas; and Pensacola, Florida.

Mrs. Pote is a member of the American Choral Directors Association and the Florida Music Educators Association. As a clinician, she has led many workshops for young singers in the United States and Canada. She has been the director of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus since its inception and has overseen the organization’s growth to over 250 children in seven choirs. Mrs. Pote has conducted chorus members in concerts as well as prepared them for performances with other arts organizations in Northwest Florida, including the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Pensacola Opera, and the Choral Society of Pensacola. Mrs. Pote is a community recipient of the “Spirit of Women” Award, a national competition conducted by Sacred Heart Health System, and a two-time winner of the Arts Council of Northwest Florida’s Muriel Shugart Award, recognizing outstanding accomplishments in music.

LaRaye Ryan Costumer

LaRaye began her work with the Pensacola Children’s Chorus as a parent volunteer and board member during the formative years of the organization. She is responsible for the design, creation, purchase/rental of costumes and accessories worn in each production and manages and maintains the costume budget. She is also Tour Director for all choirs which includes planning, leading and accompanying choir members on multi-day tour programs throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In August of 2001, Ms. Ryan was selected as the Cox/Bravo Champion for the Arts for Escambia County in recognition of her efforts to make a difference in the lives of young people. In 2002, Ms. Ryan formally joined the staff as an employee. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in business education with an accounting major.

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Meet the

creative team

Emily Mixon Choreographer

Emily Mixon graduated from The Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre.

Emily has been a choreographer for the Pensacola Children’s Chorus since 2008, working with every choir from Choristers to Young Singers to create original, dynamic movement for Christmas on the Coast and Showtime. She recently choreographed An American Tribute, presented by PCC at the National Museum of Naval Aviation. Emily is a passionate theatre arts enthusiast with vast experience in Pensacola and beyond while serving as a teaching artist at the University of West Florida, Pensacola State College, Pensacola Opera, and Pensacola Little Theatre as well as several area elementary, middle, and high schools. Her PCC choreography has taken her around the country.

Since 2010, Emily has been on faculty at Ballet Pensacola where she conceived and teaches Broadway Dance Machine. As a performer, she has been seen in over a dozen productions in the Pensacola area and made her directing debut at Pensacola Little Theatre in 2011 where she directed Willy Wonka, the Musical for Treehouse Theatre.

Working with children and students of varied ages and skill levels, Emily specializes in private coaching for musical theatre audition and performance.

Michael Dennis Choreographer

Michael is a teacher at Brown Barge Middle School and a frequent performer at the Pensacola Little Theatre where he has appeared in the Rocky Horror Show, Annie Get Your Gun, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Fiddler on the Roof, 1776 and Oklahoma. He has been with the Pensacola Children’s Chorus since 2005 and choreographs for Pensacola State College, as well as several of the Pensacola high schools. He is a world traveler and takes his students to Japan each year as part of a cultural exchange and also takes students on European tours during the school year.

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Micah Roland

Assistant Conductor, Echo and Young Singers

Micah Roland is in his second season as assistant director of the Echo and Young Singers but is no stranger to the program.

He joined the Children’s Chorus as a 4th grader and was a featured performer for nine years. As a professional performer, Micah has had the opportunity to work with major recording artists including Fantasia, Richard Smallwood, and Vicky Winans.

Micah received his degree in Music Performance with a specialization in teaching from the University of West Florida and is currently in his 4th year as choral director at Pine Forest High School. Under his direction the program has had the great privilege to work with world renowned conductors Z. Randall Stroope, Anton Armstrong, and Andre Thomas. Micah brings great energy, passion, musicality and creativity to the program and thoroughly enjoys working alongside Mr. and Mrs. Pote to bring out the very best in the budding performers.

Martin Tate Accompanist

Martin began playing in church at the age of five. His piano instructors have included June Johnson, Dr. Lynn Lauderdale, Dr. Hedi Salanki-Rubardt, and Panayis Lyras.

He has participated in master classes with Xun Pan, Ivo Kaltchev, Frances Veri, Norman Krieger, and David Oei. Martin has served as accompanist for his middle and high school choirs, the University of West Florida Singers, and the Escambia County Schools All-County Choruses. He has served as the staff accompanist for the Gulf Coast Chorale in Pensacola, Florida.

During his tenure with the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, Martin has had the pleasure of working under guest clinicians Dr. Barbara Baker, Dr. Anton Armstrong of the St. Olaf Choir, and Henry Leck of the Indianapolis Children’s Chorus. Martin holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of West Florida in music performance, and a Master of Music Degree from Michigan State University in piano performance.

Martin is currently worship leader at Family Worship Center in Pensacola, FL.

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Friends of Note Brilliant Stars ($1,000.00 and Up) Diane Appleyard Christine A. Pfeiffer VADM. J. L. and D.D. Unruh Bruce and Allison Patton Donald and Linda Lindsey Allen and Susan Pote Scott Wright Gaye Lindsey In Honor of Donald and Linda Lindsey Marie J. Nowak In Loving Memory of Margaret McKenzie Edward A. Siegel

Shooting Stars

($500.00 to $999.00) Patricia J. Hutchings The Owens Family Tom, Kate, Thomas and Elizbeth Eric and Peggy Nickelsen Manny and Linda Harageones Jane and Tom McMillan Ellen W. Vinson In Memory of Ellen Jane Watson

Dr. and Mrs. Jack Fleming

Major and Mrs. Kenneth D.Worthylake (USAF Ret) In Honor of Sarah Ann Worthylake Gay M. Bell and The Harrison Family In Memory of William Jennings and Mrs. Lou Carr In Honor of Kate and Elizabeth Owens

Shining Stars

($250.00 to $499.00) Dari Cook Gascard Ashley Fish, DDS Robert and Gwen Snowden Kenneth and Harriet Wallace

Dr. and Mrs. Fred Mixon In Honor of Katy, Emily, Laura and Sarah In Memory of Caroline Field Mixon Eric and Kathryn Stillman Ashley Fish, DDS In Memory of Ray “Doo” Brown Mr. and Mrs. R. Maurice and Marilyn Roland Oliver and Mary Jane Soule In Honor of Susie Busch Troy and Diane Tippett Larry B. Johnson Phyllis Rasmussen

Twinkling Stars ($100.00 to $249.00)

Dr. and Mrs. Fred Mixon In Honor and Memory of Caroline Field Mixon Donald Lindsey Ted and Judy Gund Allen and Susan Pote In Memory of Ray “Doo” Brown Donald and Linda Lindsey In Memory of Ray “Doo” Brown Andre and Alice Nutis In Memory of Ray “Doo” Brown Denise McLeod In Honor of Kylie McLeod Edra and Norman Jeter Nancy A. Fetterman Marie and Jay Young Cynthia and Michael Smith Art and Mary Hufford Carl and Robin Punyko In Honor of Ana Boesel Wilma C. Brockett

Kirk and Colleen Ball Joe and Barbara Brewer In Honor of Afton Fagan

Michelle and Robert Lockhart In Memory of Estelle Syrk Paula E. Launtz Michael Reed Nathan and Betsy Botts Thomas M. Pace Bill and Theresa Harrell

In Memory of Frances Dorchester Harrell

William, Teresa and Theodore Roundy William Andrews Anthony and Susan Giangiulio J. A. and Mary Louise Kintz Teresa Levin Robert and Suzanne Mize Paul and Marliese Herrick In Memory of Ray Leskovec Roseanna and Bruce Phillips Mary and Tom Patton

Patricia Caro Smith In Honor of Dr. Stephen E. Smith Deborah Dunlap In Honor of Susan and Allen Pote

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($50.00 to $99.00) Doris Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Yauna Daily Denise McLeod In Memory of Ray “Doo” Brown Kyle and Amy Watson Jimmy and Linda Eddins Miriam Birdwhistell Capt. Merle and Eleanor Harbourt

Bill and Pat Dickson Linda and Bob Bloom Kyle and Amy Watson In Memory of Ray “Doo” Brown

Eugene and Angela Robichaux In Honor of Maria Gund Catherine O’Malley Clara Wimberly Betty G. Olliff Linda and Anthony Terhaar Franklyn and Trudy Cutrone John Weisman and Deb Corbin In Honor of Jerry and Dee Uruh Ian and Susan McKinnon Laura Lee Fanning Roy and Deborah Bass Bob and Barbara Jones 11

Friends of Note ($25.00 to $49.00) Andrea Edgar Collins H. Haines Robby and Leslie Youd Anonymous Theodore Agurkis Grant and Miriam Wood James A. Longsworth Robert and Charlie Faye Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hammel

Financial Aid

Brilliant Stars

($1,000.00 and Up) James and Tammy Chaney Donald and Linda Lindsey Jim and Lauralyn Lonquist Dean and Laura Dennison Morris and Teresa Ross In Memory of Kendra Wilkerson Fendt Barry and Lori Ripps In Memory of Kendra Wilkerson Fendt Brad and Yvette Julius Drs. James and Nell Potter Marsha and Jim Brown In Honor of Hayden Brown, Imo Lavada, Woody Creel and Hazel Brown Anonymous Marcus and Cindy Michles In Memory of Kendra Wilkerson Fendt

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Kathryn and Frederic Forrer Hale Quigley Paul McClain In Memory of Vivian McClain Sandra and Charlesl Hoffman George McKinney Ann B. Thigpin In Memory of Frank Thigpin Adrianna M. Spain Robby amd Leslie Youd In Memory of Ray “Doo” Brown Doris Robbins In Memory of Ray “Doo” Brown

Wishing Stars

Edward and Sondra Wilkinson Don Quinn Thomas F. Barry James and Catherine Jowers Capt. Tommy K. Anaston Marybeth and Eddie Pitman Robert E. Kurilec Charles L. Tinker

($500.00 to $999.00) Four Winds Fine Food Market In Memory of Kendra Wilkerson Fendt

Ruth Orth In Memory of Kendra Wilkerson Fendt Cantonment Rotary Club Foundation

Shining Stars ($250.00 to $499.00) Kelton Company, LLC Bruce Patton David Pote Amy and Kyle Watson

Twinkling Stars ($100.00 to $249.00)

Diane and Warren Thompson Robert E. Behr Denise McLeod In Memory of Danny McLeod Mary Jean Miller Howard and Geraldine Rappold Mike and Ann Mazenko Dr. and Mrs. William Smith A. Downing Gray

Honorable L. A. and Beverly Collier Arthur and Mary Hufford W. C. and Josephine Hart Kristin Ball Capt. & Mrs. Edward T. Boywid, USN John and Ruth Kane

($50.00 to $99.00) Linda and William Wade Judith and Kenneth Dulabhan Dr. and Mrs. Fred Mixon In Memory of Kendra Wilkerson Fendt Yauna and Donald Dailey

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Wishing Stars ($25.00 to $49.00) Ralph and Jane Kinser Patricia Franzke Joyce & Victor Demarest

Festival Alleluia

Meredith Bell Whitney Bouk Hayden Brown Madi Brown Mia Brown Tess Brown Savannah Browning Caroline Callahan Kaylah Carpenter Avae Dantino Katherine Davis

Breece Gibson Morgan Green Brianna Gutierrez-Diaz Caitlyn Hindsman Chrissa Houston Ellie Litvak Jill Litvak Simone Lockhart Jennifer Maher Averie Mathews

Kenzie Allen Empress Alleyne Jack Anderson Casey Leigh Anderson Ashlyn Arnold Shayna Bagley Jenna Banta Bailey Barbaric Morgan Beck Alyssa Bernhardt Meredith Beverly Olivia Bledsoe Keiji Boozer

Grace Brantley Savannah Brown Gabrielle Marie Calhoun Mattie Cochran Lauren Cochran Lauren Dorsey Reese Drewry Taylor Farrish Adeniza Marie Fennell Lacey Fisher Caitlyn Gagnet Victoria Gourde Kaley Hammock

Sara Akerman Julia Banta Hannah Baradon Stephen Baradon Natalie Beck Madison Beverly Sophia Bonanno Lauren Bonner Juliette Bonnlander Rebecca Bozeman Brooke Bradley Sarah Brown Michael Carey Olivia Chaney Abigail Chelico Elicia Collins

Mallory McIver Eleanor Medlock Kelsey Miller Lauren Nowak Riley O’Brien Amelia Omer Jenna Orvis Elizabeth Owens Juliet Penta Kat Ralls

Mary Catherine Rehm Selene Roberts Caitlyn Sahli Jada Saunders Abby Seelman Abby Settimio Sophie Grace Thoner Elizabeth Watson Summer Grace Van Sickle Tori Vinson

Festival Jubilate

Deanna Harwell Maura Hawkins Chad Jack Tiras Johnson Paris Johnson Destiny Johnson Erykah Jordan Josh Kilcawley Julianna Landers Vitus Larrieu Lucie Grace Lovato Miller Middleton Zachary Morrison

Concert Choir

Rhianna Cooley Julianna Crook Nicole Daley Channie Davis Delaney Dean Priscilla Deng Kendall Docherty Sydney Dodson Noelle Dorvault Zoie Emmert Erin Ennis Carissa Ferguson Ava Fitzgerald Emma Folk Ella Griffith Daniel Gulley-Rich

Kindell Harris Reid Harwell Zach Helms Nikolas Howell Owen Ides Sophia Jeffries Emma Jensen Claire Jimenez Christina Johnson-Williams Adalynn Joiner Mistine Julius Samuel Kovacs Brianna Long Annika Mathis Hannah McGahan Lorna McLendon

Sarah Mrachek Henry Peyton Teddy Peyton Trey Richardson Adriana Rivera Matthew Robinson Catherine Rosenthal Dylan Rothe Sarah Scott Emmy Kay Snyder Laurel Kate Voeltz Emily Watson James Young

Katerina Mellette Jack Menzies Ivanne Mesure Cameron Michles Ethan Middleton Anna Miley Alexis Moses Taylor Murphy Avery Mutz Graybill Partington Serenity Plummer Elise Ponders Ashley Price Jillian Redmond Faith Reynolds Oaklee Riley 13

Leah Rodgers Adell Roebuck Brooke Rorer Sarah Rushing Georgia Seacrest Jordan Shipp

Sara Akerman Julia Banta Sophia Bonanno Lauren Bonner Juliette Bonnlander Rebecca Bozeman Brooke Bradley Michael Carey Olivia Chaney Abigail Chelico Julianna Crook

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ConcertChoir

Margaret Smartt Hannah Grace Smith Jenifer Smith Josiah Steeves Jordan Sutton

Margaret Ann Vinson Gabrielle Walker Olivia West Jordyn White Olivia Whitner Ravyn Wood

Jonathan Taylor Emma Thompson Hilda Troche’ Annie Tyler Noah Van Sickle

Ensemble

Nicole Daley Delaney Dean Noelle Dorvault Carissa Ferguson Ava Fitzgerald Ella Griffith Daniel Gulley-Rich Kindell Harris Reid Harwell Nikolas Howell Sophia Jeffries

Emma Jensen Jordan Shipp Claire Jimenez Hannah Grace Smith Christina Johnson-Williams Josiah Steeves Mistine Julius Jonathan Taylor Samuel Kovacs Emma Thompson Jack Menzies Hilda Troche’ Cameron Michles Annie Tyler Ethan Middleton Margaret Ann Vinson Anna Miley Olivia West Avery Mutz Olivia Whitner Oaklee Riley

Echo

Faith Aldrich Alyssa Allen Madeline Armstrong Ana Boesel Rhianna Brown Maggie Calhoun Danielle Carroll Morgan Churchill

Joann Diestro Reagan Docherty Sophie Eberhard Riley Figueroa Jasmine Fox Stephanie Gutierrez-Diaz Courtney Hadley Rachel Hilliard

Mischel Johnson Katlynd Jones Shana Kilcawley Loudon Leatherberry Grace McKerley Rebecca Neal Breanna Offenburger

Zachary Berryman Summer Boyle Susan Busch Emily Chaney Kezhane Chester Alex Eddins Claire Escobedo Sarah Escobedo Afton Fagan Keith Fell

Christian Fish Hallie Friedman Isaiah Gonzales Maria Gund Lela Hammock Gordia Hayes Deion Jones Veronica Lindholm Teya Lonquist Christopher Mandel

Claudia Manderson Joshua McLamb Madison Michles Matea Molina Colin O’Brien Michael Palermo Justin Peters Jacob Price Fenn Reeder Darcy Robbins

Young Singers

Kate Owens Noor Rifai Katie Shelnut Daisy Talbert Rhea Verma Alexandria Warren Claire Wilson

Megan Robinson Anna Safko Kylee Shanaghan Hannah Spears Aubree Stillman Hannah Sutton Julian Sweatt Grace Tan Nigel Walden Hannah Zimmern

Christmas on the Coast 2014 ACT I

Let Christmas Shine

Young Singers, Echo

Mark Hummel

Wolcum Yole

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas

O Christmas Tree

Benjamin Britten John Williams

Traditional

Concert Choir Carol of the Bells arr. Wilhousky

Concert Choir, Echo A Caroling Medley arr. Allen Pote

Vitus Larrieu, Summer Grace Van Sickle, Tori Vinson, Soloists

Festival Choirs The Twelve Pains of Christmas Bob Rivers

Seniors of the Young Singers A Holiday Medley

arr. Allen Pote Ana Boesel, Soloist Echo Someday at Christmas

Stevie Wonder

Nigel Walden, Daniel Gulley-Rich, Soloists I’ll Be Home For Christmas Kent/Gannon

Joshua McLamb, Soloist My Grownup Christmas List

Foster/Jenner/Grant

Maria Gund, Soloist

Young Singers What Christmas Means to Me

Gordy/Story/Gaye

Young Singers, Echo

King Jesus Is His Name

Babbie Mason Abigail Chelico, Brooke Bradley, Daniel Gulley-Rich, Soloists Ensemble Go Tell It On the Mountain

arr. Mark Hayes

Nicole Daley, Daniel Gulley-Rich, Soloists

Concert Choir A Soulful Hallelujah

arr. Mervyn Warren

Young Singers Who Would Imagine a King

Mervyn Warren

Kezhane Chester, Soloist; Ensemble: Lela Hammock, Anna Safko, Susie Busch, Aubree Stillman, Joshua McLamb, Jacob Price, Fenn Reeder, Colin O’Brien Ave Maria

Bach/Gounod

Claire Escobedo, Mary; Zac Berryman, Joseph;

Shana Kilcawley, Maggie Calhoun, Dancers

Hallie Friedman, Grace Tan, Megan Robinson, Angels

Ensemble Mary Did You Know?

Lowry/Greene Christian Fish, Julian Sweatt, Nigel Walden, Kings O Holy Night

Nicole Daley, Soloist Adolphe Adam

One Flame Anna Miley, Soloist

Combined Choirs

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Christmas on the Coast 2014 INTERMISSION

ACT II I Want to Be a Rockette

Cameron Michles, Soloist; Grace Tan, Hallie Friedman, Dancers

Alan Mencken

Parade of the Wooden Soldiers Concert Choir

arr. Allen Pote

Making a Fruitcake Festival Alleluia

arr. Allen Pote

Elf, the Musical

Sklar/Beguelin

Fenn Reeder, Hannah Grace Smith, Samuel Kovacs, Claire Jimenez,

Joe Tomko (Santa), Jack Menzies, Reid Harwell, Ella Griffith, Soloists

The Reindeer Ranch arr. Allen Pote

Josh Kilcawley, Rudolph; Chad Jack, Leroy; Trey Richardson, Santa

Festival Jubilate

Two Steppin’ Round the Christmas Tree

Chris Mandel, Soloist All I Want for Christmas is You

Teya Lonquist, Soloist Boot Dance Candy Cane Lane

Young Singers Jing a Ling Jing

Something Must Be Wrong With My Mistletoe

Sophie Eberhard, Kate Owens, Soloists Swing Into Christmas

Katie Shelnut, Katlynd Jones, Alyssa Allen, Soloists

Vince Vance Carol Hall arr. Mac Huff arr. Mac Huff Jeffrey Haddow arr. Mac Huff

Echo

Santa’s Rockin’ Christmas Eve Variety Show Jonny Taylor, Ethan Middleton, Carissa Ferguson, Julia Banta, Olivia Chaney, Kindell Harris, Soloists Concert Choir

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Suzy Boguss

arr. Allen Pote

Christmas on the Coast 2014

Christmas Parade of Stars

(Soloists in order of appearance) White Christmas Mr. Santa

Bing Crosby McGuire Sisters

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas No Christmas Like Snow Christmas Blue Christmas Christmas on My Mind/What’d I Say? Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend The Sound of Christmas

Judy Garland Ethel Merman Elvis Presley Ray Charles Marilyn Monroe Simon & Garfunkel

I Got You, Babe I Feel Good I Will Always Love You Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Would You Go With Me? Jesus, Take the Wheel I Believe in Santa Claus Believe The Christmas Connection Happy Wannabe

Cher James Brown Whitney Houston Brenda Lee Josh Turner Carrie Underwood Dolly Parton Josh Groban Kermit Miss Piggy Pharell Williams Spice Girls

Brave Firework Paparazzi What Makes You Beautiful

Sara Bareilles Katy Perry Lady Gaga One Direction

Last Christmas Shake It Off Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day

Ariana Grande Taylor Swift Celine Dion Charlie Chaplin Reba McEntire Michael Jackson Madame Butterfly Wynonna Judd

Finale

arr. Allen Pote Jacob Price Summer Boyle Anna Safko Claire Escobedo Susie Busch Kylee Shanaghan Chris Mandel Nigel Walden Madison Michles Christian Fish Colin O’Brien Hannah Spears Justin Peters Kezhane Chester Aubree Stillman Fenn Reeder Alex Eddins Veronica Lindholm Joshua McLamb Fenn Reeder Nigel Walden Gordia Hayes Sarah Escobedo, Claudia Manderson, Darcy Robbins, Megan Robinson, Hannah Sutton Maria Gund Grace Tan Hallie Friedman Keith Fell, Isaiah Gonzales, Joshua McLamb, Michael Palermo, Julian Sweatt Lela Hammock Teya Lonquist Emily Chaney Zac Berryman Afton Fagan Deion Jones Matea Molina Hannah Zimmern

Entire Cast

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Participants in the Performance Artistic Directors.......................... Allen and Susan Pote Asst. Conductor, Young Singers/Echo......Micah Roland Assistant to the Artistic Directors.......... Kate Appleyard Choreographers.............. Michael Dennis, Emily Mixon Costumer.................................................. LaRaye Ryan Set Design/Technical Director............... Donald Lindsey Sound..........................................................Jeff Jordan Sound Assistant................... April Hobbs, Barbie Spears

Lighting Design............................................Mario Cieri Production Coordinator..Ramona Wright, Kirstin Norris Stage Manager................ Jason Cope, Leonard Herring Props Master............................................. Deanna Neal Volunteer Coordinator............................. Jeanne Gund Choir Representative Coordinator........... Cindy Michles Program Coordinator........................ Lauralyn Lonquist

INSTRUMENTALISTS Allen Pote, Martin Tate – Keyboards Dale Riegle – Trumpet Jonathan Martin – Trumpet Ron Smith – Clarinet & Saxophone Don Snowden – Trombone Craig Granat, Michael Danielson– Bass Steve Maniscola – Drums Ashley Plaitts- Percussion

COSTUMES Assistants to the Costumer.........................................................................................Tammy Chaney, Jeanne Gund Seamstresses......................................................................................... Sue Benvenutti, Pan Daley, Tammy Mabire Costume Team.............Lynda Bradley, Kristie Chelico, Maria Cochran, Erin Davis, Kelly Dantino, Susan Docherty, Rebecca Fagan, Ashley Fish, Shawna Fisher, Toni Hadley, Debbie Johnson, Charmaine Mixon, Melissa Offenburger, Andrea Rosenbaum, Todd Rosenbaum, Teresa Ross, Joann Safko, Leslie Seelmann Warehouse Manager..........................................................................................................................Martha Taylor Warehouse Team.... Nancy Beverly, Leeta Crooke, Donna Harwell, Matt Harwell, Suzanne Ides, Pamela Johnson, Carlos Roebuck, Bob Taylor, Jose Troche’, Tammy Troche’ PROPS Artists...................................................................................................................................... Blair Garth, Toni Tan Assistants to Set Designer......................................................................................Linda Lindsey, Todd Rosenbaum Props Assistants, Props Stage Crew ..........................................................................Daniel Akerman, Leeta Crook, Joe Dean, Mason Dean, Christine Dorvault, Essence Gainey, Keisha Gainey, Donna Harwell, Kris Hinson, Larry Hinson, Jacob Margeson, Yoshiko McKnight, Dan Neal, Melissa Offenburger, Lori Ripps, Kyle Watson PRODUCTION Stage Cues...............................................................Jim Quinlan, Danny Zimmern, Daniel Akerman, Linda Brown Microphone Assistants................................................................................................................. Angela Fox, Chair Robin Akerman, Kasi Allen, Angelia Eddins, Kenneth Morgan, Rebekah Rigby

CHOIR REPRESENTATIVES

Festival Alleluia........................................... .... Amy Watson Festival Jubilate................... Kingsley Drewry/Ashley Rivera Concert Choir..............................................Marcy Thompson Ensemble.........................................................Cindy Michles Echo Choir......................................................Stacey Shelnut Young Singers............................................. Kathryn Stillman

STUDENT SENIOR INTERNS

Festival Alleluia................................................ Emily Chaney Festival Jubilate............................................... Teya Lonquist Concert Choir...................................................... Maria Gund Ensemble.................................................... Madison Michles

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ASST. TO THE CHOIR REPRESENTATIVES

Festival Alleluia..........................................Michelle Lockhart Festival Jubilate..................Michelle Robinson, Linda Brown Concert Choir....................... Taffany Shipp, Kristy Middleton Ensemble............................... Jessica Banta, Brantlee Vinson Echo Choir.............. Amy Armstrong, Kasi Allen, Kim Talbert Young Singers............................ Meg Busch, Kay Hammock

STUDENT JUNIOR INTERNS

Festival Alleluia............................................ Maggie Calhoun Festival Jubilate................................................Katie Shelnut Concert Choir........................................................Ana Boesel Ensemble............................................................ Kate Owens

Scholarship Winners 2014 - 2015

Esther Pote Stump Scholarship

Esther Pote Stump, mother of Allen Pote, dedicated her life to teaching and was loved by generations of children in her hometown of Cushing, Oklahoma. Her grandchildren, David Pote and Amy Pote Watson, honor her with this yearly scholarship for students who exemplify leadership, exceptional talent and love of music.

Jonny has been a member for three years and is a 6th grader at Bailey Middle School.

Jonny Taylor

Barbara Adriance Scholarship

Kate Owens

Barbara Adriance, mother of Director Susan Pote, inspired Susan to excel and to use her musical gifts with children.

Mrs. Adriance loved and supported the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. In her memory, Susan and Allen Pote reward a returning member of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus with exceptional musical ability, who demonstrates commitment and leadership within the Chorus, with this year’s tuition scholarship. Recipients are chosen by the Directors. Kate has been a member of the Chorus for seven years and is a 9th grader at Washington High School.

Grier Williams Scholarship

The Grier Williams Merit Scholarship honors the memory of Dr. Grier Williams, who gathered a group of children together to sing with the Pensacola Symphony at its Christmas concert in 1989. That Christmas concert was such a success that a permanent children’s chorus was organized which is known today as the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. Exceptionally gifted recipients are chosen by the Directors. Nicole been a member of the Chorus for five years and is an 8th grader at Creative Learning Academy.

Nicole Daley

Kendra Wilkerson Fendt Scholarship

Kindell Harris

The Kendra Wilkerson Fendt Scholarship honors the memory of Kendra, a cheerful and caring personality whose character encouraged those with whom she came in contact. Kendra’s faith was a part of what gave her singing and expression a sensitivity beyond her years. Gifted and committed recipients are chosen for their dedication, talent and sacrifice. Kindell has been a member of the Chorus for two years and is a 6th grader at Brown Barge Middle School.

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Scholarship Winners 2014 - 2015

Ashley Brown Scholarship

The Ashley Brown Scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Jim Brown and Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Creel in honor of former Pensacola Children’s Chorus member, Ashley Brown, who is a musical theatre major graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Ashley Brown, an esteemed alumna of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, premiered the role of Mary Poppins on Broadway and continues to sing with symphonies across the country. This scholarship is given to recognize a student who demonstrates exceptional talent and enjoys a passion for musical performance. Recipients are chosen by the Directors and receive a scholarship to assist with Chorus tuition for one year. Carissa has been a member of the Chorus for four years and is a 7th grader at Alethia Academy.

Carissa Ferguson

Donald Lindsey Scholarship

Katie Shelnut

The Donald Lindsey Scholarship was established in recognition of Donald Lindsey for his extraordinary service and dedication to the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. His daughter, Laura, was a member for ten years. This scholarship is given to students who demonstrate exemplary leadership amongst their peers as well as exceptional talent. This student’s positive leadership and integrity reflects the extraordinary leadership and service of Donald Lindsey to the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. Katie has been a member for seven years and is a 9th grader at Pensacola High School.

Sandy Sansing Scholarship

The Sandy Sansing Scholarship is given annually to a talented chorus member who demonstrates exceptional leadership within the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. The recipient is a positive leader with exemplary work ethic and a strong sense of commitment. Samuel has been a member of the chorus for three years and is a 7th grader at Bailey Middle School.

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Emily & Elizabeth

You are shining stars!

We love you, Mommy & Daddy

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To the friends of the Dear Friends, The Pensacola Children’s Chorus is much more than its impressive alumni list which includes Broadway leads, movie and television stars, recording artists, and Metropolitan Opera cast members.

It is also much more than the positive publicity it generates for our area. Simply defined, it is over 250 children whose lives are impacted through music education and unparalleled performance opportunities.

We need your help for this tradition to continue. If you have helped in the past, we thank you and encourage you to do so again. For purposes of our not-for-profit reporting, our fiscal year runs from July 1 - June 30, and we anticipate even greater needs for financial assistance in seasons ahead.

Be assured we pledge to be good stewards of the donations you entrust to us.

We look forward to sharing the PCC experience with every child who desires it. Thank you for being such an important contributor to the youth of our community.

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Thanks to Our Participating Schools

The Pensacola Children’s Chorus would like to recognize the schools our members attend:

A.K. Suter Elementary Aletheia Christian Booker T. Washington High Bailey Middle Bellview Middle Bennett Russell Elementary Berryhill Elementary Beulah Academy of Science Beulah Elementary Brown Barge Middle Catholic High Cordova Park Creative Learning Academy East Hill Christian

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Episcopal Day School Ernest Ward Middle Ferry Pass Middle Florida Virtual Good Sheperd Lutheran Gulf Breeze Elementary Gulf Breeze High Gulf Breeze Middle Home Schools Jacqueline Harris Preparatory King Middle Marcus Pointe Christian Milton High N. B. Cook Navarre High

Newpoint Pensacola High Pace High Pensacola High Pine Forest High Ransom Middle S. S. Dixon Sacred Heart Santa Rosa Christian Scenic Heights Elementary Sims Middle St. Paul’s Catholic Tate High Trinitas Christian West Florida High Workman Middle

Memories The Pensacola Children’s Chorus is offering a professionally recorded DVD. Chris Jadallah, Calliope Films will be filming with three high definition cameras. We are able to offer DVD’s in both Blue-ray ($35) and Standard DVD ($30).

Return the order form below along with your check made payable to: “Pensacola Children’s Chorus.”

WE WILL MAIL TO THE ADDRESS YOU PROVIDE ON THIS FORM. If you have any questions, please call (850) 434-7760. Your support of our organization is greatly appreciated!

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Phone Email Please note: Copies of previous shows on DVD & CD can be ordered as well. Call to see what is in the stock.

Showtime 2014 Standard DVD Blue-ray Christmas on the Coast 2013 Standard DVD Blue-ray Christmas on the Coast 2014 Standard DVD Blue-ray An American Tribute Standard DVD Blue-ray Previous years DVD (please specify) PAYMENT:

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PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM AND MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Pensacola Children’s Chorus 46 East Chase Street Pensacola Florida 32502 850-434-7760 37

Coming Summer 2015 An All New Production

Seaplane Book and Lyrics by Carolyn and Jack Fleming Music by Allen Pote Staging and Choreography by Emily Mixon

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Our

sponsors

Dan Spata, CPA

Scott Morrison, DO Samuel Bearman, P.A.

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