JOIN US AT ST. LUKE’S FOR St. Luke’s Lutheran Church :: 515 S. 312th, Federal Way Admission: $15-$18; Youth 18 & under free Tickets are $20 at the door. Friday, May 19, 2017 at 7:30pm Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 2:00pm "The Seal Lullaby" by Eric Whitacre as well as a collection of music from the movies Under the direction of Laird M. Thornton Performing Arts & Event Center Opening Summer of 2017 Overview The City of Federal Way hosted the ground breaking of the Performing Arts and Event Center in October of 2015 and will celebrate the Grand Opening in the Summer of 2017. This spectacular one-of-a-kind 44,000 sq. foot facility is currently under construction in the heart of Federal Way (S. 316th Street and Pete von Reichbauer Way S). Events The Performing Arts & Event Center is a year-round conference and meeting facility conveniently located just 20 minutes from Seattle Tacoma International Airport. This beautiful South King County location is perfect for business, educational and private events. It is an ideal venue for full-service trade shows, corporate trainings, conventions, meetings, and banquets. Performances The 716-seat, two-tiered theatre will accommodate theatrical, musical, dance, and spoken word performances from across the region and around the world. Imagine a world-class center that is full of live entertainment every weekend. Want to know more? Email: [email protected]FWarts-eventcenter.org 253-835-2414 Like us on Facebook: “e Performing Arts & Event Center is so much more than just a building. It is an investment in our future that will provide new and exciting opportunities—making Federal Way the best place to live, work, and play.” —Mayor Jim Ferrell @FedWayChorale @Federal Way Chorale @FederalWayChorale “Music is best when it’s not just listened to, but is felt.” -Laird M. ornton NORCLIFFE FOUNDATION
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JOIN US AT ST. LUKE’S FOR
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church :: 515 S. 312th, Federal WayAdmission: $15-$18; Youth 18 & under free
Tickets are $20 at the door.
Friday, May 19, 2017 at 7:30pmSunday, May 21, 2017 at 2:00pm
"The Seal Lullaby"by Eric Whitacre as well as a collection of
music from the movies
Under the direction of Laird M. Thornton
Performing Arts & Event Center
Opening Summer of 2017
OverviewThe City of Federal Way hosted the ground breaking of the Performing Arts and Event Center in October of 2015 and will celebrate the Grand Opening in the Summer of 2017. This spectacular one-of-a-kind 44,000 sq. foot facility is currently under construction in the heart of Federal Way (S. 316th Street and Pete von Reichbauer Way S).
Events The Performing Arts & Event Center is a year-round conference and meeting facility conveniently located just 20 minutes from Seattle Tacoma International Airport. This beautiful South King County location is perfect for business, educational and private events. It is an ideal venue for full-service trade shows, corporate trainings, conventions, meetings, and banquets.
Performances The 716-seat, two-tiered theatre will accommodate theatrical, musical, dance, and spoken word performances from across the region and around the world. Imagine a world-class center that is full of live entertainment every weekend.Want to know more? Email: [email protected] FWarts-eventcenter.org 253-835-2414
Like us on Facebook:
“The Performing Arts & Event Center is so much more than just a building. It is an investment in our future that will provide new and exciting opportunities—making Federal Way the best place to live, work, and play.”
—Mayor Jim Ferrell
@FedWayChorale @Federal Way Chorale @FederalWayChorale
“Music is best when it’s not just listened to, but is felt.” -Laird M. Thornton
N O R C L I F F E FOUNDATION
Laird M. Thornton received his Bachelor of Music in
Oregon and did his graduate work in vocal studies at the
Laird M. Thornton
::: Artistic Director
regional and national awards.
inspirational musical experience.
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On behalf of the Federal Way Chorale, the board extends a heartfelt
THANK YOU for joining us today!
FWC Executive Board
Shelia Brewer — President
Kelly Hittle — Vice President
Wendy Lane — Treasurer
Randy Norstrem — Secretary
Jennie Hendrie — Past President
Non-Voting Board MembersLaird M. Thornton — Artistic Director
“Fantasia on A Christmas Carol”by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Next Spring, FWC’s concert titled
“America or Bust”will feature Gershwin’s
“Porgy and Bess”&
“Ain’t-a That Good News”
by William L. Dawson
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Acknowledgements
Concert & House Manager Jill Norstrem
Facility St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
Site Setup Coordinator Gerald Meyr
Sound &Lights Technician David Emmert
Raffle Chair Leslie Bradley
Ticket & Audition Chair Christina Burnaby
Grant Writer & Ad Coordinator Randy Norstrem
DBM Scholarship Chair Karen Brugato
Marketing Director &Graphic Designer James-dee Regalado
Program Designer &Social Media Manager Luann Regalado
Website Richard Lundgren
The Federal Way Chorale extends special thanks to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Lead Pastor Dan Weber & staff.
DIRECTOR'S NOTESGood evening and welcome to our concert!
We will open our concert with several works by Eric Whitacre, a Grammy-winning American composer, conductor, and speaker, known for his choral, orchestral and wind ensemble music. His concert music has been performed throughout the world by millions of amateur and professional musicians alike, while his ground-breaking Virtual Choirs have united singers from over 110 different countries.
The second half of the concert features music from movies. Some of the selections will be easily recognized by most of you, but others may not be. They are songs that were featured in films over the last several decades and, though they are not often heard anymore, they are beautiful pieces of music. King of Kings is from the 1961 Biblical epic film of the same name. The movie is a dramatization of the story of Jesus Christ from his birth and ministry to his crucifixion and resurrection. The theme song from the movie Exodus is from the 1960 epic film about the founding of the modern State of Israel. Produced and directed by Otto Preminger, the film was based on the 1958 novel Exodus by Leon Uris. Dry Your Tears, Afrika is from the movie Amistad, a 1997 historical film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the true story of the 1839 mutiny aboard the slave ship La Amistad, during which Mende tribesmen abducted for the slave trade managed to gain control of their captors’ ship off the coast of Cuba, and the international legal battle that followed their capture by a U.S. revenue cutter. As Time Goes By was written by Herman Hupfeld in 1931. It became famous in 1942 when part of it was sung by the character Sam (Dooley Wilson) in the movie Casablanca.
We hope you enjoy our concert. Thank you for coming.
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the Chorale...Charter Member *Chorale Member 10 Years+
Sopranos (1 & 2) [Section Leader: Kelly Hittle]Amanda Barry Shelia Brewer*
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Brian Soushek is a local musician who is very active in the music community. He is the worship leader at Federal Way United Methodist Church where he directs a vibrant music program. He also works with Laird Thornton at Thomas Jefferson High School in the music program and has been the music director for the spring musical production for the last three years.
Brian not only teaches private piano and saxophone lessons, but also composes and arranges his own music. Currently he has completed four CD projects with the men’s trio OneVoyc. Brian has been with the chorale since 2006.
Brian Soushek::: Associate Director
Philip Wilkinson was born in Auburn, studied piano privately for fifteen years, played violin in public schools and was active as soloist, recitalist, and accompanist. Presently he is Organist at Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines. Philip teaches, accompanies other musicians, and plays for ballet classes, tango and ballroom dancing, and musical theater. He was most recently heard in the Auburn Mountain View High School production of “Grease.” He has performed as Principal Viola with the Rainier Symphony, Northwest Mahler Festival, and Bellevue Opera. He also plays fiddle with the Kilmany Scottish Band and Scandinavian music on the Hardanger fiddle.
Philip is a graduate of the University of Washington and is retired from a career as lead technician for the UW Quaternary Isotope Laboratory. Phil has been with the chorale for the last 12 years! He produces an annual Vintage Band Concert in November and Sancta Lucia Pageant in December.
Philip Wilkinson::: Accompanist / FWC Orchestra Manager
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PERCUSSIONMike Lewis
Austin Montgomery
STRING BASSChris Woertink
DONORS and SPONSORSFederal Way Chorale Gratefully Acknowledges Our Supporters:
Conductors: $2,000 or More City of FW Arts Commission
Garneau-Nicon FamilyNorcliffe Foundation
The Horizon Foundation
Founders: $1,000 to $1999 Boeing
Tom & Jan Crews
Benefactors: $500-$999Kiwanis Club of FW Community Project Grant
Drs. Paul & Jennie HendriePower2Give/Puget Sound
Dr. Randall Norstrem/Crestwood Animal Hospital
Sustainers: $250 to $499 Dr. James & Jeanne Burbidge
Paul CataldoFred Meyer RewardsWendy & Doug Lane
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the FWC’s Combo Musicians
2017 DON BARROWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Cecilia Isabelle LewisThe Federal Way Chorale is pleased to announce Ms. Cecilia Isabelle Lewis as the recipient of the 2017 Federal Way Chorale “Don Barrows Memorial” Scholarship. Ms. Lewis will receive $2,000 toward her college tuition.
Ms. Lewis is a graduating senior at Bellarmine Preparatory School and has spent most of her academic life in vocal performance, band and musical theater. She credits her middle school band director as her inspiration, bringing the written ink on the page to life. Her most influential experience is the award-winning performance of her singing role of Jo March in Bellarmine’s production of Little Women. Giving back to the community is demonstrated by her involvement in such programs as Tacoma Rescue Mission. She is working her way to college through employment at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium and anticipates being accepted into Pacific Lutheran University. Ms. Lewis loves listening to classical music and remembers her mother’s saying, “Classical music makes you smarter.” When asked for her advice for the youth today, her response is simply “ ... Someone’s gotta do it!”
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Previous Don Barrows Memorial Scholarship Winners:2018 — Could be you!!!
2017 — Cecilia Isabelle Lewis, PLU2016 — Joshua Carlisle, PLU2015 — Marissa Moultrie, PLU & Joy Ellis, CU 2014 — Elizabeth Chamberlain, WWU2013 — Sarah Martin, PLU2012 — Zachary Martin NAU, Ryan Fitzgerald CWU & Michael Krenning PLU2011 — Paige Yamada USC & Maxwell Silver PLU2010 — Jennifer Martin, PLU & Lacey Printz, LU2009 — Brendan Fitzgerald, PLU, Kaytee Brown, CWU, & Kelli Peterson, PLU2008 — Caitlin Kolas, Highline CC & Aimee Hong, WWU2007 — Kayla Carbon, CWU & Nataly Wickham, UW2006 — Kayla Carbon, CWU2003 — Haley Moore, CWU2002 — Anne Young, WWU2001 — Kristi Gibson, LBC2000 — Lindsey O’Neal, UPS & Carly Seabaugh, PLU1997 — Matthew Carey
High school seniors, interested in
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DON BARROWS MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP
The Federal Way Chorale offers a $2,000 college scholarship to a qualifying graduating senior. This scholarship is to help a local high school student who wishes to study music at the college level. The applicant must be a graduating high school senior from Federal Way or the surrounding area and who is planning to major or minor in musical studies. Applications for the 2018 scholarship award must be received no later than January 31, 2018. More details and an application form are available online at www.fwchorale.com.
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Support the Don Barrows Memorialscholarship program by
purchasing a raffle ticket today!
The Federal Way Chorale Gratefully Acknowledges Our Raffle Item Donors:
Purchase Raffle Tickets: $1 each or $5 for SIX!
FRIday RAFFLE
Mary KayCosmetics Gift Basket ($50 value)
Donated by Shelia Brewer
Space NeedleDay/Night Pass for Two $68
Donated by Dr. Randall Norstremand Friends of Federal Way Chorale
Stanley and Seaforts$50 Gift Certificate
Donated by Friends of Federal Way Chorale
Point Defiance ZooGen. Admission 2-Adults/2-Children $65
Donated by Friends of Federal Way Chorale
Wine and ChocolateGift Basket ($75 value)
Donated by Anne Saquitneand Friends of Federal Way Chorale
SUNDAY RAFFLE
Mary KayCosmetics Gift Basket ($50 value)
Donated by Shelia Brewer
Space NeedleDay/Night Pass for Two $68
Donated by Friends of Federal Way Chorale
Stanley and Seaforts$50 Gift Certificate
Donated by Dr. Jennie Hendrie and Friends of Federal Way Chorale
Point Defiance ZooGen. Admission 2-Adults/2-Children $65
Donated by Friends of Federal Way Chorale
Anthony’s Homeport at Point Defiance
$100 Gift CertificateDonated by Tim and Leslie Bradley
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Lyric Translations
“Dry Your Tears, Afrika” (from the 1997 movie Amistad)
Original poem by Bernard Binlin Dadie (translated from French)
Dry your tears, Africa!
Your children are returning to you in the storm and the tempest of unsuccessful journeys, on the ripples of the wave and the babble of the breeze, on the gold of the levants, the purple of the sunsets, the tops of proud mountains and of the savannas watered with light.
They return to you in the storm and the tempest of unsuccessful journeys.
Dry your tears, Africa
Having drunk at all fountains of misfortune and glory, our senses have opened to the splendor of your beauty, to the enchantment of your waters, to the clarity of your sky, to the caress of your sun, and to the charm of your green, beaded with dew.
Dry your tears, Africa!
Your children come back to you, hands full of toys and heart full of love
They come back to clothe you with their dreams and hopes.
“Frozen Medley” (from Disney’s 2013 movie Frozen)
Lyrics of Heimr Arnadair (translated from Old Norse)
Worthy Queen of greatnessThe heart of Gold shinesWe crown thee with hope, love and faithBeautiful, stoney land, home ArendelleFollow the Queen of light.silent
AUCTION
Also, don't pass up an opportunity to bid on one of the items in our silent auction, taking place in the lobby. -Winners announced after intermission!
by Pat Boone Music by Ernest Gold Arr. by Roger Emerson
* As Time Goes By (from Casablanca)
by Herman Hupfeld Arr. by Jay Althouse
* Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz)
by E.Y. Harburg Music by Harold Arlen Arr. by Mark Hayes
* Dry Your Tears, Afrika (from Amistad) -translation on pg 9
by John Williams
* Frozen Choral Suite (from Disney’s Frozen) -translation on pg 9 by Christophe Beck, Frode Fjellheim and Christine Hals Adapted for Publication by Roger Emerson
* Joyful, Joyful (from Touchstone Pictures’ Sister Act 2: Back In the Habit)
Arr. by Mervyn Warren Adapted by Roger Emerson
soloists Brian Soushek (tenor) Shelia Brewer (soprano)
* Bohemian Rhapsody (from Wayne’s World) by Freddie Mercury Arr. by Mark Brymer
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Did you enjoy our performance this evening?Do you love to sing? Do you wish to sing with us?We would love to have you audition!
AUDITIONS ARE NEXT MONTH, JUNE 2017Sign up in the lobby TODAY!!!
INTERMISSIONRAFFLE TICKETS: BUY 1 FOR $1.00 or BUY 6 FOR $5.00
See Page 12 for list of prizes.
AT THE END OF INTERMISSIONRAFFLE DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE!!!
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Also, don't pass up an opportunity to bid on one of the items in our silent auction; taking place in the lobby. ---Winners announced after intermission!
