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The Oconomowoc Community Choir Presents "The Music of the Night" Directed by Anne Stolz Accompanied by Becky Zelm |
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"We’re Singing Tonight" |
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Music and Lyrics by |
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"A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening" |
Jason Fabus, |
Words by Harold Adamson |
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"I Write The Songs" |
Words an Music by |
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"Our Song" |
Winner of the Harriet Calhoun |
Written by Kinza Hagerup |
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"Star Dust" |
Zach Woods, soloist |
Words by Mitchell Parish |
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"If Ever I would Leave You" |
Zach Woods |
Words & Music by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Lowe |
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Selections from Broadway Legends: Lerner and Lowe |
Medley |
Arranged by Mac Huff |
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Intermission |
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"Prelude #16" in E flat minor |
Kevin Zhang |
Frederic Chopin |
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"Zapateado" |
Brian Zhang |
Music by Sarasate |
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"A Bit of Earth" from The Secret Garden |
Alex Gmeinder |
Norman & Simon |
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The Phantom of the Opera |
Medley |
Lyrics by Charles Hart |
The Oconomowoc Community Choir
Presents
"Come Hear the Music Play"
Anne Stolz – director Becky Zelm – accompanist
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"Cabaret" from the musical Cabaret
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Music by John Kander Words by Fred Ebb
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"Opus One"
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Music and words by Sy Oliver |
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Kevin Zhang – piano
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"Revolutionary Etude"
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By Frederick. Chopin |
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"There’ll Be No New Tunes on This Old Piano: A Twenties Medley"
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Arr. Mac Huff |
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Brian Zhang – Violin
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"Concerto #3 in b minor" |
By Camille Saint-Seans
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Emily Schroeder – horn
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"1 st Horn Concerto" in E flat Major movements 2 & 3
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By Richard Strauss |
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"Give Me Your Tired Your Poor / God Bless America"
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Words & music by Irving Berlin |
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Ernest Brusubardis IV – violin
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"Fantasy on Carmen by George Bizet" opus 66
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By Franz Drdla |
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Intermission
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"The Sound of Music" medley
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Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Music by Richard Rodgers
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Johnathan Gmeinder – piano
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"Sonata" in e minor movement 1 |
By Ludwig von Beethoven
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"Anything Goes" medley
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Music by Cole Porter |
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Alex Gmeinder – tenor
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To be announced |
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"River in Judea"
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Lyrics by Linda Marcus. Music by Jack Feldman, Arr. John Leavitt
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"Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye"
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By Cole Porter |
We are proud to announce that Arlys Sobel will be directing our Christmas Concert series; join us to start practice Nov. 2. Also, plan to join us for our Summer 2010 concert with Sherman Leatherberry directing the Choir. Watch for further announcements or visit us on the web at oconomowoccommunitychoir.org
2009 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The Choir awards three designated types of scholarships, they are:
The Rod Rahn Memorial Scholarship that is based on the proceeds of a generous endowment by the family of the late Rod Rahn, one of the three founding directors of the choir who also included Anne Stolz and Sherman Leatherberry, over 20 years ago;
The Harriet Calhoun Memorial Keyboard Scholarship funded by donations in memory of the mother of Anne Stolz, who was a dedicated church musician and teacher, and
The Oconomowoc Community Choir Scholarships that come from the general donations to the scholarship fund and from revenue generated by the concerts we sing.
All recipients were awarded OCC Scholarships except where otherwise noted.
ERNEST BRUSUBARDIS IV has "no other wish but to be a musician, and to help teach others to be musicians." He will be attending UW-Milwaukee this fall, where he has been studying violin with Dr. Bernard Zinck. Among his many accomplishments are playing with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and the UW-Milwaukee Honors Orchestra.
KRISTIAN BRUSUBARDIS has completed his sophomore year of studies. He has been studying piano and violin since he was 4 years old. His goal is to become a professional solo violinist. Kristian states, "Music is the easiest way I can express myself." Kristian has played with the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, and will be soloing with the Waukesha Symphony in its 2009-2010 season.
JULIA DRISCOLL is a 2008 graduate of Kettle Moraine High School, and is attending UW-Stevens Point, where she is studying Instrumental Music Education. She was in the top band at KMHS during her 10
th
-12
th
grades. Julia’s goal is to become a high school band teacher.
ALEXANDER GMEINDER is a 2006 graduate of Arrowhead High School, and has completed his junior year at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, Appleton. During this past school year he had the lead tenor role in "L’Etoile" as well being tenor soloist for Handel’s "Messiah." He plans to attend graduate school for vocal performance and eventually sing opera professionally. Alex was a scholarship winner in 2008. Alex is being awarded both an OCC Scholarship and The Rod Rahn Memorial Scholarship.
JONATHAN GMEINDER graduated from Arrowhead High School in 2009, and will attend Lawrence University where he will study piano performance. He has won 1
st
place in the WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest in both piano and vocal performances. Jonathan would like to go to grad school and continue a performance career or become a teacher. Jonathan is being awarded The Harriet Calhoun Memorial Keyboard Scholarship.
HILARY HASKELL graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 2008, and has completed her freshman year at Lawrence University. She has performed in choirs along with doing solo work ever since 4
th
grade, and participated in Solo & Ensemble with both flute and voice. Hilary wants to become a vocal/choir music teacher, and perform in many different styles.
EMILY SCHROEDER is a 2007 graduate of Kettle Moraine High School, and since that time has been studying at the Eastman School of Music, U. of Rochester, NY, where she is a horn performance major. During her high school years, she played in the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, and won exemplary state soloist awards in the WSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest in both horn and piano. Emily would like to play in a major metropolitan orchestra, especially one that records soundtracks.
BRIAN ZHANG is a 2009 graduate of Oconomowoc High School, where he played with the High School Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra. He will be attending Princeton U. in autumn. After studying violin for 13 years, Brian has won many competitions, including highest rating on a Class A Solo in the WSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest. He has been concertmaster for the WSMA Honors Orchestra. Brian has been a winner of OCC Scholarships in 2007 & 2008.
KEVIN ZHANG is our youngest winner at 13 years old, and has completed 8
th
grade at Silver Lake Intermediate School, Oconomowoc. Kevin has taken piano lessons for 8 years, but also plays French horn, on which (according to his teacher) he has "exceptional tonal concepts and rhythm skills." Kevin was a 2008 OCC scholarship winner.
Congratulations!
SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS FOR 2009
Patrons $100.00 or more
Beverly and Lisa Bruno, Oconomowoc, WI
Dr. Peter Jahnke, D.D.S.-Oconomowoc, WI
Landmark Credit Union- WI
Pagenkopf Funeral Home, Oconomowoc, WI
Rohr Properties, LLC-WI
Anne Stolz- In Memory of Harriet Calhoun-Oconomowoc, WI
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, WI
Sponsors $50.00 to $99.00
Anne Dobratz- In Memory of Dean Dobratz
Fox Brothers Piggly Wiggly- Hartland & Oconomowoc
Ken and Mary Geszvain- Ixonia, WI
Garrett Goodrich-In Honor of past and present Choir Directors- Pewaukee, WI
Gerald and June Goodrich- Hartland, WI
Ray and Carol Hannula-Watertown, WI
Herro, Chapman & Herro Attorneys at Law- Oconomowoc, WI
Hickory Hill Bed & Biscuit-Nashotah, WI
ISB Ixonia State Bank, WI
Lorleberg True Value Hardware-Oconomowoc, WI
Radtke Appliance, Inc. - Oconomowoc, WI
Sentry Equipment Corp.-Oconomowoc, WI
Solvey’s Trophies and Stuff, LLC-Oconomowoc, WI
World of Wood-Oconomowoc, WI
Friends Up to $49.00
Anne Dobratz- In Memory of Robert Bruso
Dr. Mary Geralts,-Dousman , WI
Judith Illes and Keith Mausner- Eagle, WI
Dr. Peter Sheild, D.D.S- Oconomowoc, WI
SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS FOR 2008
Patrons $100.00 or more
Anonymous
Milton Babinec-Oconomowoc, WI
Todd and Catherine Hannula-Oconomowoc,WI
Dr. Peter Jahnke, D.D. S. Oconomowoc, WI
Dr. Kevin O’Halloran-Oconomowoc, WI
First Financial Center, WI
Pesicek Auto Body, Inc.-Oconomowoc, WI
Plastocon, Inc.-Oconomowoc, W
Rose Marie Reich-Oconomowoc, WI
Rohr Properties LLC-WI
Emma Lou Sandsmark, Oconomowoc, WI (Calhoun)
Anne Stolz- In Memory of Harriet Calhoun-Oconomowoc, WI (Calhoun)
The Prescription Center-Oconomowoc, WI
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, WI
Top Floor Technologies, LLC, - New Berlin, WI
Thrivent Insurance
Westwind Farms- Eagle, WI
Sponsors $50.00 to $99.00
Bloomers Florist- Oconomowoc, WI
Mariaelena Calhoun-Milwaukee,WI (Calhoun)
Anne Dobratz- In Memory of Dean Dobratz
Fox Brothers Piggly Wiggly Hartland & Oconomowoc
Ken and Mary Geszvain, Ixonia, WI
Garrett Goodrich-In Honor of past and present Choir Directors- Pewaukee, WI
Gerald and June Goodrich, Hartland, WI (Rod Rahn and Calhoun)
Goodrich Farm Care-North Prairie, WI
Ray and Carol Hannula-Watertown, WI
Hickory Hill Bed & Biscuit-Nashotah, WI
Judith Illes and Keith Mausner, WI
ISB Ixonia State Bank, WI
Lorleberg’s True Value-Oconomowoc, WI
Don and Margaret Mc Collum-WI (Calhoun)
Roger and Barb Puterbaugh- Oconomowoc, WI
John Quaden Dodge, Inc. Okauchee, WI
Sentry Equipment-Oconomowoc, WI
Solvey’s Trophies and Stuff, LLC-Oconomowoc, WI
Anne Stolz-In Honor of Catrin and Ben Calhoun, Oconomowoc, WI (Calhoun)
VFW Bralick-MillerPost 5270- North Prairie, WI
VFW Solveson Moos Abrahamson Post 2260-Oconomowoc, WI
White House of Music, Inc.Waukesha , WI
World of Wood-Oconomowoc, WI
Gerald and Becky Zelm-Oconomowoc, WI
Friends Up to $49.00
Kathy Angrick, Oconomowoc, WI
Anonymous (Calhoun)
Liz Bednar, Nashotah, WI
Barb Bjur- Oconomowoc, WI
Deanna Bruso-Oconomowoc, WI
Flo Cootware- Oconomowoc, WI
Jo Ann Dean-Oconomowoc, WI
Anne Dobratz- Hartland, WI
Barbara Fabus, Nashotah, WI
Family Chiropractic Health Centre, LLC-Palmyra, WI
Mary Lou Geraults- Dousman, WI
Jim Goodrich-North Prairie, WI
Mary Grimm, Oconomowoc, WI
Ginger and Greg Hanis, Oconomowoc, WI
Carol Hannula, Watertown, WI
John and Beth Hansing-Oconomowoc, WI
Mae Hoeft-Oconomowoc, WI
Will and Kailey Keast-Oconomowoc, WI
Barbara King- Greenfield, WI (Calhoun)
Malens- WI
Robert and Bev Manthey- Oconomowoc, WI
Charlotte McMahon, Oconomowoc, WI
Cheryl Miller- Oconomowoc, WI
Bill and Elaine Paton- Oconomowoc, WI
Betty Peters-Nashotah, WI
Barbara Puterbaugh- Oconomowoc, WI
Dr. Jeff Rutkowski- Oconomowoc, WI
Shorewest-Brian and Mary Steinke-Oconomowoc, WI
Marge Solveson-Nashotah, WI
Katie Stevens-Oconomowoc, WI
Jenny Stoltenburg-Ixonia, WI
Anne Stolz- In Memory of Ann Barry-Oconomowoc, WI (Calhoun)
State Farm Insurance- Hugh Thompson-Oconomowoc, WI
Ted Weisendanger-Nashotah, WI
Don and June Wischer-Oconomowoc, WI
Your donations make scholarships possible. Thank you.
Thank You For The Music!
Anne Stolz is a native of West Allis, Wisconsin. She is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University with a degree in Music Education. She has taught private piano and voice for more than 30 years. She has been the director of music for First Congregational Church in Oconomowoc for more than 20 years. She was one of the original three directors of the Community Choir when it was begun 21 years ago. This concert will be a farewell to Anne Stolz as director. She is leaving the Choir to allow more time for herself to enjoy her grandchildren and the rest of her busy life. The Choir will sorely miss her artistic direction and leadership that the choir and you, our returning audience, has so enjoyed for all of these years. Her work for this choir has been ceaseless and she has been so very dedicated and hardworking to achieve the goals of this choir that we can never express all of our gratitude.
The choir invites all prior members join us in singing "A River in Judea" together as a farewell to Anne. There will also be a reception for Anne after the concert. Please come and visit with Anne and the choir and share some old memories and make some new friends.
Thanks everyone and anyone who made this concert possible. Special thanks to Becky Zelm, our accompanist; the Stevens family for sound and lights; the scholarship winners for sharing their talents with us; members of the choir for their dedication all these years; the First Congregational Church for use of this wonderful facility; all of our Patrons, Friends and Sponsors for their donations to the Scholarship fund; and to all of the members of our audience for supporting us by their presence. And,
Thank You For 21 Years of Music, Anne!