Holiday Concert

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2023-24

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The University at Albany sits at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk rivers on the traditional lands of the Kanien’keháka and Muh-he-con-neok people, who stewarded this land for generations before the arrival of European colonists. The Kanien’keháka (People of the Flint) and Muh-he-con-neok (People of the Waters that are Never Still) are more commonly known today as the Mohawk Haudenosaunee and StockbridgeMunsee Band of Mohicans. Despite the similarity of their westernized names, the Mohawk and Mohican were culturally and linguistically distinct.

The UAlbany community recognizes that we live and work on the homelands of sovereign Indigenous nations with rich histories and cultures that continue today – both within New York and beyond.

As an institution devoted to teaching, scholarship, and service, we strive to understand and learn from our history and to affirm Indigenous rights and issues. To this end, we are committed to cultivating reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities focused on equity, social justice, and sustainability – and dismantling legacies of colonization.

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Photo: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

for a full listing of this season’s events.

Department of Music and Theatre University at Albany presents:

Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 3pm

Main Theatre UAlbany Performing Arts Center

Program SPIRIT BAND Justin Miller, Director Underneath the Tree…………………………Kelly Clarkson All I Want for Christmas You…………………Mariah Carey UALBANY JAZZ BAND Keith Pray, Director A Night in Tunisia..................................................Gillespie Haitian Fight Song...................................................Mingus Question Jam Answer…………………………………....Kuti Saxophone Tyler Davis Henry Duell Emily Lucy Frank Dworak Israan Mohammed Trumpet Sophie Coker Mmedo Etor Roberto Friedlander Giancarlo Giammatteo Noah Kasprzak Trombone Calbe Clapper John England John Farash Jared Lewis-Holliday

Piano Derek Westcott Guitar Ronan Dougherty Samuel Piazza Dylan Sorensen Voice/Guitar Angelica Gattgens Bass Kenneth Kowalski Samuel Lorenzo Benjamin Richardson Drums Daniel Harkin Ria Sumita

UALBANY CHAMBER SINGERS & UALBANY COMMUNITY CHORALE Michael Lister, Conductor Trevor Kahlbaugh, Collaborative Pianist Deck the Halls in 7/8………………………Traditional Carol arr. James McKelvey Al Hanissim……………………………………. Elliott Levine O Nata Lux………………………………...Morten Lauridsen African Noel……………………….Traditional African Carol arr. Andre Thomas UAlbany Chamber Singers Soprano Aspen Dooley Helena Danzinger Yoona Lee Camille McCalla Aly Morse Kathleen Miller Chizi Okieche Keziah Ranger

Tenor Jared Harmon Chai Kam Stephen Kapalczynski Sun Cho Kim Jara Manatan Peter Mostert David Pastuszka

Alto Michaela Adam Noel Bond Coleen Chamberlain Bria Knox Molly O’Toole RyLeigh Rapp Lucy Skidmore Briana Start

Bass Andrew Calvacca Bruce Konopa Logan Levack Andrew Makowski Peter Mostert David Pastuszka

UAlbany Community Chorale Soprano Amy Andrews Helena Danzinger Marie Edmond Arely Gonzalez Hernandez Jackie Harris Fiona Hernandez Ethan Kavalunas Katherine Long Aleana Loveless Fatou Mbaye Nnemaka Nwaezeapu Oroboshene Obaro-Ogbovah Inez O’Shea Masheea Ross Iyanna Smith Stefanie Weber Kathryn Wood Jocelyn Zapien-Espinosa Alto Cassie Ackerman Noel Bond Alex Castracane Emma Gordon Myah LaFave Nicole Lenzovich Esther Lim Grace Link Sam McElroy Kimberly Riek Catherine Semaska Abigail Simon Elizabeth Stiegerwald Aliecia Thomas Alexis Thoonkuzhy Hailey Valle

Tenor Martin Doherty Jared Harmon Minsung Kim Luke Korff David Mors Bass Andrew Calvacca Raymond Capuzzi Will Carroll Clark Constant Mark Eamer Severin Johnson Gabriel Kitt Yuchen Mao Ayodele Majekodunmi Haydn Pepe

UALBANY CONCERT BAND Kevin Champagne, Conductor A Joyful Celebration…………….Handel and Mendelssohn (Holiday Spectacular) Arr. Charles Mekealian The Eighth Candle…………………………..Steve Reisteter (Prayer and Dance for Hanukkah)

Fantasia For Christmas…………………….Elliot Del Borgo (Based on “The Ukranian Bell Carol”) Piccolo Brianna Boyce Flute Olivia BenAoumeur Mia Call Britney Davila Alisha Lai Kate Morano Chelsea Roque Sara St. Preuve Isabella Vuono Grace Wright Oboe Henry Deuel Clarinet Evelyn Bishop Skumbuzo Debus Kaitlyn Dembowski Joy Johnson Kevin Lopez Alexis Trendell

Contrabass Clarinet Molly O’Toole Alto Sax Edwin Aguilar Brian Feder Randy Knarr Samuel Lorenzo Jack Piranio Tenor Sax James Caruso Trumpet Sean Cummins Austin Gray Dasha Hegeman Keziah Job Carly Johnson Kal Tellefsen

French Horn Emma Clements Jonah Hauf Bass Clarinet Andrew Meng Devin Grace Conlon Mitchell Rogerson Kev Rapp

Trombone Will Lemus Silva Mavis Newkirk Ramon Rivera Andrew Scaptura Euphonium Jay Smith Tuba Allison Castro Spencer Dodge Jaci Robinson Percussion Sierra Barrett Daniel Harkin Lillian Magurno Raul Martinez Aeden Perry Ciara Reilly Tyler Roberts Renee Scott Band Manager Keziah Job

SERENDIPITY Underneath the Tree………...Greg Kurstin, Kelly Clarkson arr. Bryan Sharpe Christmas………………….…Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwhich (Baby Please Come Home) and Jeff Barry arr. Deke Sharon Asia Harris Amisha Ali Olivia Pabon Chia Salisbury Emilie Wolfenhaut Natalia Anderson

Baylee M. Pierce Sophia Aulogia Kelsey Nolan Sam McElroy Nicole Wright Dee Bellinger

PITCH PLEASE Hallelujah………………………………..arr. Jara Manantan Hark the Herald………………..………..arr. Jara Manantan Soprano Briana Start Abby Countermine Maya Saraya Alto Julianna Mayor Sarah McNaughton Skylar Dannan Anysa Benitez Julianna Mayor

Tenor Alexandria Sisti Jara Manantan Ethan Lugo David Pastuszka Bass Michael Becker Bruce Konopa Joseph Schiano Chai Kam

UALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Christopher David Neubert, Conductor and

UALBANY COMMUNITY CHORALE Michael Lister, Conductor Messiah…………………………..…George Frideric Handel Hallelujah Chorus A Christmas Festival……………………….Leroy Anderson Joy to the World Deck the Halls God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Good King Wenceslas Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Silent Night Jingle Bells Oh Come, All Ye Faithful

UAlbany Symphony Orchestra Violins Bryan Fonder Concertmaster

Nicole Maher Logan Stone Allison Ellis William Lombardo Callum Newton Patrick Kolodziej Deirdre Williams Anthony Parillo Amanda Sue Principal

Sarah Cohen Hope Savercool Madelyn Knopfke Katy Christman

Violins (ct’d) Olivia Arsenicos Cristina Schiaffo Lin Song Zoe Gentles Abigail Johnson Marcella Reiter Melissa Yusaitis Violas Dara Ribis Principal

Kayla Wardlaw Alexander Collado Jaime Kendrick Catherine Rafferty Melissa Rosas Samantha McElroy Robert Lombardo

Cellos Sosuke Aizawa Principal

Andrew Craner Connor Gordon Rachel Morris Maya Wilkerson Emma Smith Abigail Tsuji Seth Chaiken Alisa Bielert Lucy Skidmore Double Bases Erik Laurin Principal

Mary Lemak Connor Hoolan Joey Aragones Finley Jones Piccolo Laura Dodge Flutes Melynda Matheke Brianna Boyce Laura Dodge Oboes Tyler Leicht Ian Cohen Clarinets Henry Deuel James Affatigato Bassoons Laura Canham-Lunde Colin Lunde

French Horns Jonah Hauf Priscilla Duskin Sarah Howard Trumpets Ethan Chen Vincent Amodeo Trombone Caleb Clapper Jessica Watson John England Tuba Jacob Reiter Tympani Jonathan Wolter Percussion Yeajee Chon Orchestra Librarian & Management Hope Savercool

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HOUSE POLICIES Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management and its staff. .

The use of photographic or recording devices of any kind during most performances is strictly prohibited. .

There is no food or drink allowed in the theatres, nor is smoking allowed in UAlbany buildings. .

To avoid disrupting the performance, kindly disable any noise making electronic devices you may have with you. .

Please take time to note the location of the fire exits nearest to you. In the event of an emergency, an announcement will be made from the stage. Please proceed to the nearest exit in an orderly fashion.

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See all of these performances for only $110!

Dayton Contemporary Dance Co October 20 Passion Fruit Dance Co November 4

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Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Co December 2 Photo: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

Mark Morris Dance Group January 25 Ellen Sinopoli Dance Co with Capital Trio - January 27 * Monica Bill Barnes & Co February 3 No Gravity Theatre February 9 Savion Glover April 13 Ellen Sinopoli Dance Co May 18 Packages also available for choice of five or three at 25% or 10% discounts, respectively.

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* This show is free and does not factor into package pricing.

Packages available through The Egg Box Office at the Empire State Plaza or by calling (518) 473-1845

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