Digital program: AMERICAN MOSAIC

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Grammy Nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker and her accomplished children, musical group Family Four, present a new Americana show that tells the story of America, highlighting the peoples, cultures and beliefs that have come together to create our beautiful and rich American Mosaic. With music by Emmy Award-winning composer Kurt Bestor; script by New York Times Best-selling Author Jason F. Wright; narration and vocals by actor/singer Conlon Bonner; percussion by Jay Nygaard; as well as spirited dancing by current and former BYU folk and ballroom dancers, this show will inspire a greater appreciation for America, the diverse American people and the vibrant mosaic that is America!

This project is supported by the Utah Arts Council, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

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The Star Spangled Banner

Israel Israel God is Calling

Bound for the Promised Land

Danny Boy

Chairman’s Waltz

Schindler’s List

Come Come Ye Saints

Down to the River to Pray

Maleguena

Free at Last Medley

A Whole New World Tango

Ashokan Farewell

Cindy: An Appalachian Fantasia

Oh Shenandoah

Tribute to Scott Joplin

Amazing Grace

Copland Rock Suite

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America's Violinist, Jenny Oaks Baker is a Grammy Nominated, Billboard No. 1 Violinist with eighteen albums to her credit. She and her four children, musical group Family Four have performed with orchestras throughout the United States including the Utah Symphony, Millennial Choirs and Orchestras and Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra at Temple Square as well as in concert halls around the world. Their albums, "Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four" and "Joy to the World", debuted at #4 and #7 on the National Billboard Charts. Their popular Christmas Show, "Joy to the World! A Sacred Celebration" will be touring to 15 cities across the US and Canada this Holiday Season.

Laura is 22, plays the violin and recently graduated from Brigham Young University. She is married to Caden Dickson and they welcomed a baby girl in June. Hannah is 21and attends the Royal Academy of Music in London studying the piano. Sarah is 19 and attends the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland studying the cello.

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NOW PLAYING

A new partnership with the James & Andrea Clarke Family will allow us to make continued improvements to SCERA Center for the Arts – the first was a complete repainting of the outside of our unique historic venue! The Clarke Grand Theatre is clean, comfortable and elegant – and with a giant 40' x 20' screen, 733 seats and incredible digital projection and sound – our presentation of your favorite feature films is the best around! And, with the best ticket and concession prices in town, we hope you'll support your local independent theatre, where procedds go back into the communtiy to support SCERA's charitable non-profit artistic mission!

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Matthew is 17, plays the classical and electric guitar and attends Woodscross High School. Jenny and her children have been performing together as a family since each child started playing their instruments when they were three or four years old. Their husband and father, Matt Baker is a business executive and is incredibly supportive of his wife andchildren. For more information visit jennyoaksbaker.com

Conlon Bonner is a diversity, equity and inclusion consultant for Murray City. He had previously worked forHale Centre Theatre (HCT) as the Director of Diversity, Education, and Outreach. Prior to working for HCT he worked as an instructor for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion for six years. He is the sixth of eight children and is part of the performing group, The Bonner Family. Conlon has been married to his wonderful wife, Rachel, for 13 years and has six beautiful children. His love for the Lord and the performing arts motivates him to give his best innovative efforts towards the enrichment of others.

Jay is a passionate, driven artist and advocate for the arts from Southern Utah. He is Executive Director of Artistic Resource for Teachers and Students (A.R.T.S.) Inc. He is in his fourteenth season as a member of the Tuacahn Center for the Arts Orchestra, and he is an active performer in numerous other groups and projects. In his free time when he's not composing, doodling, or chasing his dog around the house with a ukulele, he loves to work on the yard, watch movies, play games, and help his wife Tabitha with her art business: Last Chance Brass.

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Narrator & Tenor: Conlon Bonner

Violin: Jenny Oaks Baker

Violin: Laura June Dickson

Piano: Hannah Jean Baker

Cello: Sarah Noelle Baker

Guitar: Matthew Dallin Baker

Percussion: Jay Nygaard

Spanish Dancer: Gabi Hansen

Ballroom Dancers: Jaxon Humphrey

Emily Echeverria

Folk Dancers: Tana Bybee

Kelsey Christensen

Amy Ray

Janelle Wilson

Tyler Persson

Kye Davis

Ian Woodward

J. Paul Storrs

Artistic Director: Jenny Oaks Baker

Production Manager: Jennifer Reed

Script Writer: Jason F. Wright

Music Arrangers: Kurt Bestor & Kendra Lowe

Projection Designer: Erin Bjorn

Folk Dancer Choreographer: Jeanette Geslison

Artwork Design: Doug Thomas

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SCERA Board of Directors

Nancy Hale (Chair)

Jerry Loveland (Past Chair)

Jeanette Herbert (Chair Elect)

Bryan Pope (Secretary)

Abbie Scott

Dave McCann

Delynn Rodeback

Jason Craddock

Karyln Norton

SCERA President & CEO

Marketing/Development

Adam J. Robertson

Operations Manager

Marketing/Development

April Berlin

Administrative Services Manager

Lesa Pulham

Production Manager

Administrative Assistant

Danielle Berry

Project & Volunteer Coordinator

Rebecca Boberg

Rentals & Special Events Coordinator

Brodee Ripple

Brandon Fugal

Bryan Farris

Craig Werner

Cynthia Gambill

Glen Overton

Jim Brickman

Composer/Entertainer

Ashly Delgrosso-Costa Professional Dancer

Crystal Gayle Entertainer

Scene Shop Manager

Zippy Hellewell

Costume Shop Manager

Kelsey Seaver

Costume Shop Staff

Deborah Bowman

Crysta Lamb

Brooke Holahan

Becky Cline

Prop Shop Manager

Christy Norton

Props Assistants

Kaysie Norton

Paige Wright

Sound & Lighting Manager

Chase Elison

Shell House Manager

Melanie Holdaway

Shell Asst. Manager

Hill Supervisor

Braeden Holdaway

Shell Asst. Managers

Ruby Riggs

Rylee Faulkner

PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL

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Greg Reed

James Clarke

Jeanette Bennett

Jennifer Durrant

Jim Evans

Laurie Stokes

Mary Robinson

Rita Wright

Sam Cardon

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD

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Michael McLean

Composer/Entertainer

Shell Hill Staff

Mark Bonney

Bubbi Fifita

Seth Horting

Milo Riggs

Aaron Maya

Adam Maya

Parker Larsen

Dakota Jenkins

Liv Hebert

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Shell Box Office

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Skyler Grant

Makay Anderson

Luke Ellingson

Benson Simmons

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