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A benefit bash featuring the music of Lennon & McCartney

Chicago a CappellaPROGRAM COVER

5.25” x 9.25” w/bleed 4/COUTSIDE

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3Come Together

Come Together:A benefit bash featuring the music of Lennon & McCartney

Thursday, May 17, 2012Salvage One

1840 W. Hubbard StreetChicago, IL

Chicago a cappellaJonathan Miller, Artistic DirectorPatrick Sinozich, Music Director

Matthew Greenberg, Executive Director

Kathryn Kamp, sopranoAlexia Kruger, soprano

Cari Plachy, sopranoElizabeth Grizzell, mezzo

Susan Schober, mezzoHoss Brock, tenor

Klaus Georg, tenorJoe Labozetta, bass

Benjamin Rivera, bassBrian Streem, bass

Special Guest Emcee: Terri Hemmert, WXRT Radio

Come Together is proudly presented by:

With generous support from:Catering: J&L Catering, Chicago, IL

Design: Norbert Shimkus, Chicago, ILVideo Production: Dan Lerner, Crosstown Productions

Program: FootlightsPrinting: Press America, Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL

Video and Lighting Equipment: AV Chicago, Chicago, ILWine: House Red Wine Shop, Forest Park, IL

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COME TOGETHER

Come Together Coordinators: Maria T. Suarez, Chair, Shaina Farwell, Deb Hoban, Sandra Siegel Miller

VIP HostsDee Dee Whipple and Phillip Grossman

Premier Hosts

Murray Kopelow and Cathy BachmanThe Leigh Gallery

Lisa ScottBrian and Lindsay Streem

Hosts of Eight

Hosts of Four

Board of Directors

Ann and Roger ColeHelen Gagel

Joyce Grenis and Michael KoenLarry Hamilton and Ann Hicks

David and Carole Perlman

Jerry Privasky and George GriskenasMaria T. SuarezPeggy Sullivan

John Vorrasi

Elizabeth FashingbauerSunny and Paul Fischer

William and Jeanetta FlowersJoan and Guy GunzbergJames and Lois HobartHoward and Jane Hush

Tom and Margaret HuyckKathleen and Michael Johnston

John and Karen Kruger

Ronna LernerJohn and Cris Lieb

Dr. Linda MastJean McClaren and John Nitschke

Kenneth SchugJanet Carl Smith and Alene Valkanas

Margaret SpearsJohn SterlingKris Swanson

StaffJonathan Miller, Founder and Artistic Director

Matthew Greenberg, Executive Director Patrick Sinozich, Music Director

Deb Hoban, Box Office & Concert Manager Shaina Farwell, Marketing & Operations Coordinator

Susan Schober, Education Outreach CoordinatorManda Gervase, Katie Meyers, Myles Teague, Interns

Catering ..................................................................................................................... J & L CateringGraphic Design ..................................................................................................Norbert Shimkus Printing Services .............................................................................................Press America, Inc.Program Book ................................................................................................................. FootlightsEducation Video Production ....................................Dan Lerner, Crosstown ProductionsTribute Video Production .......................................................Chris Baer & Matt GreenbergVideo and Lighting Services ....................................................................................AV ChicagoWines ......................................................................................................... House Red Wine ShopPhotography .......................................................................................................... Jennifer Girard

Michelle EppleyWilliam K. Flowers

Helen C. GagelJoyce Grenis

Howard HushMurray Kopelow

Leslie Lauderdale Robert B. Linn

Linda MastDavid Perlman Stephen ShawMaria T. Suarez

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PROGR A M

Come Togetherv

“Yellow Submarine” Sandwiches by J&L CateringWines from House Red

Hors d’oeuvres, DessertsStrawberry Fields cocktail bar

vSilent Auction

vMusical Program

Chicago a cappella performs songs from the John Lennon and Paul McCartney songbook

vAward Presentation

FRIEND OF THE YEAR: The Arts & Business Council of Chicagowith Special Recognition to Joan Gunzberg, former Executive Director

TRIBUTE AWARD: John VorrasiArtistic and Executive Director, William Ferris Chorale

vRAFFLE Drawing at 9:30 pm

Tickets: $10 each, or three for $25

RAFFLE GRAND PRIZE: Magical Mystery Tour for Two• Roundtrip air transportation for two on Southwest Airlines to any Continental U.S. destination• $500 Travelocity Gift Card• Three piece luggage set from OGIO

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ABOUT CHICAGO A CAPPELL A

An ensemble of professional singers founded in 1993 by Jonathan Miller, Chicago a cappella presents an annual Chicago-area subscription series, creates studio recordings as well as live and broadcast-media musical content, and gives performances on tour and in special engagements. Long recognized for vocal virtuosity and innovative programming, the ensemble enjoys a reputation as a leader in the choral field.

With more than 325 concerts to its credit, Chicago a cappella has produced more than 200 performances on its Chicago-based series. On tour, the group has appeared in 11 American states and in Mexico. The ensemble has been heard frequently on WFMT radio and through broadcasts distributed by American Public Media, including the highly-regarded Performance Today. The ensemble has produced eight CD recordings of music ranging from Renaissance masses to contemporary works.

From its inception, Chicago a cappella has been a champion of living composers. Since 1993 the group has presented more than 100 works in their world, national, or local premiere. Chicago a cappella has commissioned new music from composers such as Joseph Jennings, Chen Yi, Stacy Garrop, Rollo Dilworth, Tania León, and Ezequiel Viñao.

As part of its work to give back to the community, Chicago a cappella has been increasingly active in the area’s schools. From an initial residency on Chicago’s West Side, the ensemble undertook residencies in Chicago Public Schools during both the 2010-11 and 2011-12 school years. This season, Chicago a cappella produced its first annual Youth Choral Festival and launched the ensemble’s High School Internship program, a unique multi-faceted immersion for selected students in the world of both performance and arts administration.

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FR IEND OF THE YEAR

The Arts & Business Council of Chicago and Joan Gunzberg

The Arts & Business Council of ChicagoThe Arts & Business Council of Chi-cago (A&BC) links the strengths of the

cultural and business sectors to promote community growth and vitality through the arts. By enlisting business volunteers to provide essential assessment, train-ing, consulting and board service, A&BC enhances management capacity of arts organizations while promoting a highly engaged form of business participation in the arts.

Each year, A&BC brings more than 300 arts organizations together with dedicated business professionals, ensuring the long-term vitality of metropolitan Chicago and preserving its reputation as a great place to work and live. A&BC was founded as Business Volunteers for the Arts in 1985 and became the local chapter of the Arts & Business Council, Inc. in 1995 when it changed its name to the Arts & Busi-ness Council of Chicago. In 2005, A&BC’s national affiliate, the Arts & Business Council, Inc., merged with Americans for the Arts (AFTA), making A&BC Chicago a division of AFTA, the largest arts service organization in the U.S.

Special Recognition: Joan GunzbergJoan currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Evanston Commu-nity Foundation and advisor to numerous nonprofit organiza-tions throughout metro Chicago. She retired four years ago as Executive Director of the Arts & Business Council of Chicago, a position she held for twenty years. She built the organization into a premier community resource that develops leadership,

arts/business partnerships, collaborative initiatives, staff and board training, and exposure to best business practices.

Joan launched the Council’s OnBOARD program (to train and place business professionals on arts boards throughout metro Chicago), the Arts Marketing Project (focusing on e-marketing and audience engagement), IMPACT (a board diversity initiative) and smARTscope (on-line organizational assessment tool for arts groups). Other highlights of her professional and civic life include:

• Kaufman Foundation, Denali Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Leadership• Co-Chair, Chicago Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (Donors Forum of Chicago)• Advisory Board Member, Shanti Foundation for Peace• Board member, Beth Emet Synagogue • Director of Development for the Jewish Centers, Buffalo, New York• Volunteer Chair of the American Red Cross, Buffalo• Founder, Greater Buffalo Citizens League• President, World Affairs Council, Buffalo • Volunteer, Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo• Cinder block maker, Liberia, Operation Crossroads Africa

Joan and her husband, Guy, have lived in Evanston for almost thirty years.

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TR IBUTE AWARD : JOHN VORR ASI

John Vorrasi co-founded the William Ferris Chorale 40 years ago in partnership with composer William Ferris and has served as the ensemble’s Artistic Director since the untimely death of Mr. Ferris in 2000. From the beginning, Vorrasi shaped the Chorale’s image and led the organization’s administrative activities in addition to performing as an ensemble member and frequent tenor soloist. His career at the Chorale has encompassed

fundraising, program research, marketing, concert production, and producing 18 recordings on the Chorale’s own label. In addition to a long and respected career as a concert soloist, cantor, and liturgical music specialist, he is also known for his work as a librettist, translator, essayist, and program annotator. His leadership and dedication as the co-founder of the William Ferris Chorale have resulted in its lasting reputation as one of the city’s premiere choral organizations.

A widely-respected tenor, John has been featured at the Aldeburgh Festival and the Spoleto Festival: USA, and his recitals have been broadcast by the BBC, Radio Vaticana, and WFMT. As a cantor and liturgical music specialist, he has held positions at Chicago’s Holy Name Cathedral, Congregation Solel in Highland Park, KAM Isaiah Israel, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Chicago. His original hymn texts and translations have been published by Oxford University Press and Belwin Mills.

John gave the Chicago premieres of Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera The Egg and his Missa: O Pulchritudo under the direction of the composer, and of Dominick Argento’s Letters from Composers, under Argento’s supervision.

John was Director of Public Relations at the American Conservatory of Music from 1980-1983 and was program annotator for the Chicago Symphony Chamber Music Concert Series from 1985-1992. A member of the Screen Actors Guild, AFTRA, and NARAS, he can be heard as soloist in world premiere recordings on the Albany, Cedille, New World, CRI, Musical Arts Society and WFC Live labels.

John has appeared on numerous occasions as soloist with the William Ferris Chorale and also with the Chicago Opera Theater, the Rochester Chamber Orchestra, the Chicago String Ensemble and the Virginia Philharmonic. He recently recorded a selection of Italian Christmas music with the London Symphony Orchestra and contributed a chapter on the vocal music of British composer John McCabe for the London School of Music/Guildhall Press book Landscapes of the Mind.

PAST TRIBUTE AWARD HONOREES2006: Anne Heider

2007: Richard Proulx2008: Duain Wolfe

2009: 98.7 WFMT Radio2011: Dr. Robert Harris

PAST FRIEND OF THE YEAR HONOREES2009: James Ginsburg, Cedille Records

2010: The Saints, special honoree Robert Fashingbauer2011: Terri Hemmert, WXRT

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THANK YOU

In-Kind Contributions93.1 WXRTAbout Face TheatreAdler PlanetariumThe Ambassador HotelArlington ParkAvanti Skin Center of

ChicagoBella VoceBlue Man Group –

ChicagoHoss BrockCambridge Suites Hotel

TorontoCedille RecordsChicago Architecture

FoundationChicago BlackhawksChicago Botanic GardenChicago Chamber

MusiciansChicago DramatistsChicago FilmmakersChicago Gay Men’s

ChorusChicago History MuseumChicago Human Rhythm

ProjectChicago Opera TheaterChicago Shakespeare

TheaterChicago SinfoniettaChicago SkyChicago Symphony

OrchestraChicago Zoological

SocietyCity Lit Theater CompanyThe Comedy Sportz

TheatreCourt TheatreDePaul Merle Reskin

TheatreDevon Seafood GrillThe Dance Center of

Columbia CollegeEast Bank ClubEclipse Theatre CompanyEmerald City TheatreEnerpace, Inc. Executive

and Personal Coaching

Facets/Facets Children’s Programs

Norma Felbinger

Fox Valley RepertoryThe French Pastry SchoolFulcrum Point New

Music ProjectGabriel’s RestaurantGene Siskel Film CenterGethsemane Garden

CenterJennifer GirardGoodman TheatreGrant Park Music FestivalGymboree CorporationHarris Theater for Music

and DanceHedwig DancesTerri HemmertMunn HeydornHotel FelixHowl at the MoonJaks Tap Restaurant and

BarBrian Jordan, Chicago

White SoxKingston MinesLeslie LauderdaleLe Cordon Bleu College

of Culinary Arts in Chicago

The Leigh GalleryDan Lerner, Crosstown

ProductionsLifeline TheatreLight Opera WorksLulu’s RestaurantMamma Mia! BroadwayMarriott LincolnshireMedieval TimesMetropolis Performing

Arts CenterMichael KorsThe Morton ArboretumMuseum of Science and

IndustryMusic Box TheatreMusic of the BaroqueNext Theatre CompanyNortheastern Illinois

UniversityNorthlight TheatreOak Park Festival TheatreOrion EnsemblePorter AirlinesRaviniaThe Redhead Piano Bar

Shedd AquariumShiraleahShureSkylight Music TheatreSouthwest AirlinesSwedish American

MuseumBrian StreemLindsay StreemMaria SuarezSwedish BakeryTimeLine Theatre

CompanyTrader JoesTRUTwisted LizardUrban OasisVictory Gardens TheaterThe William Ferris

ChoraleWinestyles in downtown

EvanstonCheryl WollinWriters’ TheatreZanies Comedy Nite

Club

Special ThanksJennifer AparicioDominick ArgentoChris BaerSara Barg, Salvage OneMartin D’Amico, Press

AmericaPaul FrenchJudie GreenFr. Thomas HealeyBill HobanDan Lerner, Crosstown

ProductionsNeb Mrvaljevic, House

RedJerry PrivaskyScott Reichelsdorf, J&L

CateringBrian StreemMatt Wellin, AV Chicago

And a very specialthanks to our superbstaff of interns:Manda GervaseKatie MeyersMyles Teague

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FALLGenius in the Synagogue: A Musical Portrait of Max JanowskiWe mark the centenary year of Chicago’s renowned composer of Jewish music with works from his distinctive legacy, new a cappella arrangements of his music, and other styles in which he excelled, from folk songs to spirituals. DECEMBERNavidad en MéxicoCelebrate Mexico’s rich choral heritage, from Renaissance and baroque music to traditional songs from Chihuahua and Jalisco. We’ll present the world premiere of a commission by acclaimed Mexican composer and conductor Jorge Córdoba Valencia. Feliz Navidad! WINTERSpirit / Breath / VoiceThis inspiring concert about generosity, peace, and joy is centered around movements from a Renaissance Mass. Revel in the uplifting sounds of Shaker tunes and bold and joyful new works by Gwyneth Walker and Oleh Harkavyy.

SPRINGThe A Cappella American SongbookThe songs of Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, and others are “Steppin’ Out” in new adaptations for a cappella voices by a host of brilliant arrangers. Enjoy these charming and witty classics like you’ve never heard them before.

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