Presents May 5 & 6, 2023 - The Wild Beautiful Orchestra Brian Patrick Leatherman, Artistic Director and Conductor - Cherry Creek Chorale
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Presents
May 5 & 6, 2023
Brian Patrick Leatherman, Artistic Director and Conductor
William White, Associate Conductor & Accompanist
Debbie Johnson, Principal Accompanist
and
The Wild Beautiful Orchestra
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Program Notes
We find ourselves in a bag of mixed emotions for this concert: so very glad to be performing
the astonishing range of music that’s on the program, and yet kind of sad to end this fabulous
season. But we’ll be back in the saddle next fall, never fear. So let’s concentrate on the “glad”
part.
Which, by the way, is a word that appears in the title of “I Was Glad,” one of several
selections in this royalty-themed concert that’s associated with British coronations. But that
type of connection is only one of many that shows up. When you’re not actively listening to
Welcome to Kings & Queens. Much of this program was originally the music itself, try figuring out how each piece fits into the theme. Some are pretty obvious
planned for May, 2020 – we had the music all ready to hand out to (“Dancing Queen,” for example), but some not so much. I’m always amazed at the way our
our members – but then Covid got in the way. We are so pleased
Artistic Committee puts together these programs, forging unexpected links and opening up
new vistas. This evening shows them at the top of their game.
to finally be able to bring this repertoire to you tonight! Our
selections this evening include music FOR actual royal kings and So I’ve decided to give you a few questions to help you figure out some of the more obscure
queens – including pieces played at coronations, royal weddings royalty references. See how many you can find:
and funerals. We also include selections BY “kings” and “queens” – 1. Which piece gained fame not from a royal celebration but from a royal funeral?
The King of Pop, The King of Rock & Roll, The Queen of Soul, Nat (Hint: The basses sing a continuous “drone” line on the word “oh.”)
King Cole and, of course, Queen. 2. Which piece was written by one of the founders of the Royal College of Music and
has famously been performed by the choir at King’s College? (Hint: This is the only
Our guests this evening are members of The Wild Beautiful one on the program that has a Latin text.)
Orchestra. We hope that this is only the first of many collaborations 3. Which piece references an ancient king during the time of the Roman empire?
with these awesome musicians. You can find out more about them (Hint: If you attended our March concert, you heard two arrangements by this same
at wildbeautifulorchestra.org. contemporary composer, the son of a couple in the Chorale.)
4. Which piece is taken from the finale of a comic opera?
We are grateful to our staff, volunteers, financial supporters, as well
(Hint: Two people thought they were kings, but they weren’t.)
as YOU, our audience. Thanks for being here! The members and
There are quite a few pieces for which the royal connection is more symbolic than literal;
board of the Cherry Creek Chorale invite you to settle back and Aretha Franklin was dubbed the Queen of Soul, and thus she has a place in the program. See
enjoy Kings & Queens. how many other musical royals earned a spot, including the King of Pop, the King of Soul,
and the King of Jazz. And Queen. And the King. And also, someone whose middle name is
Mary Moyer King. Hey, we’re very open and inclusive! All you have to do to get your music performed in
2022-2023 Board President one of our concerts is to be great.
Cherry Creek Chorale
I’ve written at some length on many of tonight’s selections, and if you find yourself wanting
to know more about them please feel free to go to the page on my website that’s dedicated
to this concert: https://www.debisimons.com/category/may-2023-concert-cherry-creek-
chorale/.
Thank you so much for coming, and we’ll look forward to seeing you again next season.
Debi Simons
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The Cherry Creek Chorale I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me . . . . . By C. Hubert H. Parry
(1848-1918)
Zadok the Priest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coronation Anthem Number 1 I was glad when they said unto me,
By George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) We will go into the house of the Lord
Zadok the priest Our feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem
And Nathan the prophet Jerusalem is builded as a city that is at unity in itself
Annointed Solomon king O Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee
And all the people rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces
And all the people rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced
Rejoiced, rejoiced, rejoiced
And all the people rejoiced, rejoiced,
Rejoiced and said:
Time and Concord . . . . . . . . . . . Music by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
God save the king Words by William Plomer
Long live the king Conducted by James Libbon
God save the king
May the king live forever From springs of bounty, Through this county,
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen Streams abundant, Of thanks shall flow.
Amen, amen, alleluia, amen Where life was scanty, Fruits of plenty
Swell resplendent, From earth below!
May the king live forever
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen No Greek nor Roman Queenly woman knew such favour
May the king live From Heav’n above As she whose presence
May the king live Is our pleasance Gloriana Hath all our love!
Forever, forever, forever
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen
Alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, amen
God save the king
God save the king
Long live the king
May the king live
May the king live
Forever, forever, forever
Amen, amen, alleluia, alleluia, amen, amen, amen,
Amen, amen, amen, alleluia, amen
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
Amen, alleluia!
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Let the People Praise Thee, O God . . . By William Mathias (1934-1992) Jugurtha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Composed for the Marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer By Daniel Morel (1981- )
Conducted by Vanessa Reiter
Let the people praise thee, O God; How cold are thy baths, Apollo! How cold are thy baths, Apollo!
Yea, let all the people praise thee. Cried the African monarch, the splendid, Cried the Poet, unknown, unbefriended,
O let the nations rejoice and be glad, As down to his death in the hollow As the vision, that lured him to follow,
For thou shalt judge the folk righteously, Dark dungeons of Rome he descended, With the mist and the darkness blended,
And govern the nations upon earth. Uncrowned, unthroned, unattended; And the dream of this life was ended;
How cold are thy baths, Apollo! How cold are thy baths, Apollo!
Then shall the earth bring forth her increase,
And God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing.
God shall bless us and all the ends of the world shall fear him.
God be merciful unto us, and bless us: Greensleeves . . . . . . . . . . . Arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
And show us the light of his countenance, Attributed to King Henry VIII (1491-1547)
And be merciful unto us. Conducted by Andrew LeVasseur
That thy way may be known upon earth:
Thy saving health among all nations. Alas, my love, you do me wrong Well, I will pray to God on high
To cast me off discourteously That thou my constancy may’st see
Let the people praise thee, O God;
For I have loved you well and long For I am still thy lover true
Yea let all the people praise thee.
Delighting in your company Come once again and love me.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
And to the Holy Ghost; Greensleeves was all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight Greensleeves is all my joy
As it was in the beginning, is now,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold Greensleeves was my delight
And ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
And who but my lady greensleeves. Greensleeves was my heart of gold
And who but my lady greensleeves.
Song for Athene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By John Tavener (1944-2013) I bought thee petticoats,
Greensleeves was my heart of gold
The cloth so fine as it might be
Alleluia, Alleluia I gave thee jewels for thy chest, And who but my lady greensleeves
May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest, Alleluia, Alleluia And all this cost I spent on thee, Ah.
Remember me O Lord, when you come into your kingdom, Alleluia, Alleluia
Give rest O Lord to your handmaid, who has fallen asleep, Alleluia, Alleluia Greensleeves is all my joy
Greensleeves was my delight
The Choir of Saints have found the well-spring of life and door of paradise Greensleeves was my heart of gold
Alleluia, Alleluia And who but my lady greensleeves.
Life a shadow and a dream, Alleluia, Alleluia
Weeping at the grave creates the song Alleluia
Come, enjoy rewards and crowns I have prepared for you
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
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Beati Quorum Via . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .From Three Motets Opus 38,
By Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Intermission
Conducted by Gloria Srikijkarn
Beati quorum via integra est The CherryTones
Qui ambulant in lege Domini
Beati quorum via integra est Three Kings Medley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conducted by Debbie Johnson
Qui ambulant in lege Domini I Got You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (James Brown, King of Soul)
Domini By James Brown, Robert Kelly, George David Weiss and Bob Thiele
I feel good
The Gondoliers . . . . . . . . Music by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) I knew that I would now
Libretto by William Schwenk Gilbert I feel good
Conducted by Barbara Wollan I knew that I would now
Dance a cachuca, fandango, bolero, So good, so good, I got you!
Xeres we’ll drink, Manzanilla, Montero, I feel nice
Wine, when it runs in abundance, enhances Like sugar and spice now
The reckless delight of that wildest of dances! I feel nice
To the pretty pitter, pitter, patter, Like sugar and spice now
And the clitter, clitter, clitter, clatter So nice, so nice, I got you!
We’ll dance, Old Xeres we’ll drink,
Manzanilla, Montero, You Are Not Alone . . . . . . . . (Michael Jackson, King of Pop)
For wine, when it runs in abundance enhances Words and music by Robert Kelly, arranged by Ed Lojeski
The reckless delight of that wildest of dances,
That wildest of dances, Another day has gone, I’m still all alone.
The reckless delight! How could this be, you’re not here with me?
You never said goodbye, someone tell me why,
Once more, gondolieri, both skilful and wary, Did she have to go and leave my world so cold?
Free from this quandary, contented are we.
From Royalty flying, our gondolas plying Every day I sit and ask myself how did this thing end?
And merrily crying our “preme”, “stali”! Something whispers in my ear and says...
You are not alone, I am here with you
So goodbye, cachuca, fandango, bolero,
We’ll dance a farewell to that measure; Though you’re far away, I am here to stay.
Old Xeres, adieu, Manzanilla, Montero, You are not alone, I am here with you
We leave you with feelings of pleasure! Though we’re far apart, you’re always in my heart.
But you are not alone.
Once more, gondolieri, both skilful and wary,
Free from this quandary, contented are we.
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What a Wonderful World . (Louis Armstrong, King of Jazz) The Unforgettable Nat King Cole Medley - Continued
By George David Weiss and Bob Thiele
I see trees of green, red roses too. Unforgettable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Words and Music by Irving Gordon
I see them bloom for me and you. Unforgettable, that’s what you are.
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. Unforgettable, though near or far.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white, Like a song of love that clings to me,
the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night. How the thought of you does things to me,
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. Never before has someone been more unforgettable
And for evermore, that’s how you’ll stay.
The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky,
That’s why darling it’s incredible
are also on the faces of people going by.
That someone so unforgettable
I see friends shaking hands saying, “How do you do?”
Thinks that I am unforgettable too.
They’re really saying, I love you.
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. Route 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By Bobby Troupe
If you ever plan to motor west, travel my way
The Cherry Creek Chorale Take the highway that’s the best.
Get your kicks on Route Sixty Six!
Joined by The Wild Beautiful Orchestra It winds from Chicago to L.A.
More than two thousand miles all the way.
Get your kicks on Route Sixty Six!
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole Medley . . Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Well you can go through Saint Looey,
Soloists: Uri Ayn Rovner and Jenee Stewart Joplin, Missouri, Oklahoma City is mighty pretty.
You’ll see Amarillo, Gallup New Mexico
L-OV-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . Words and music by Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler Flagstaff Arizona, don’t forget Winona,
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino.
L is for the way you look at me. Two in love can make it. Get hip to this timely tip
O is for the only one I see. Take my heart and please don’t break it. When you make that California trip
V is very, very extraordinary Love was made for me and you. Get your kicks on Route Sixty Six!
E is even more than anyone that you adore can Yes, two in love can make it. Now won’t you get hip to this timely tip
Love is all that I can give to you Take my heart and please don’t break it. When you make that California trip
Love is more than just a game for two Love was made for me and you. Get your kicks on Route Sixty Six!
Unforgettable, Unforgettable, Unforgettable
That’s Nat King Cole, Nat King Cole
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Jailhouse Rock . . . . . . . . . . Words and music by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stroller Respect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Written by Otis Redding, Arranged by Roger Emerson
Arranged by Ed Lojeski Soloist: Randi Libbon
The warden threw a party in the county jail What you want, baby, I got it
The prison band was there and they began to wail What you need, do you know I got it?
The band was jumping and the joint began to swing
All I’m askin’ is for a little respect when you come home
You should have heard those knocked out jailbirds sing
(Just a little bit) Yeah baby
Let’s rock, everybody, let’s rock (Just a little bit) when you get home
Everybody in the whole cell block
I ain’t gonna do you wrong while you’re gone
Was dancing to the Jailhouse Rock
Ain’t gon’ do you wrong ‘cause I don’t wanna.
Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone
All I’m askin’ is for a little respect when you come home
Little Joey blowing on the slide trombone
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me,
Little Joe was blowin’ on the slide trombone.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, take care T-C-B
The drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang
I’m out to give you all of my money.
The whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang
But all I’m askin’ in return honey,
Let’s rock, everybody, let’s rock Is to give me my proper respect when you get home.
Everybody in the whole cell block R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me,
Was dancing to the Jailhouse Rock R-E-S-P-E-C-T, take care T-C-B
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancing to the Jailhouse Rock
Rock, everybody let’s rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancing to the Jailhouse Rock
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Dancing Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Words and music by Benny Andersson Another One Bites The Dust . . . . . . . Words and music by John Deacon
Arranged by Alan Billingsly
Stig Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust Hey, I’m gonna get you, too
Ah And another one gone, and
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene Another one bites the dust
You can dance, you can jive another one gone
Digging the dancing queen Another one bites the dust
Having the time of your life Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene You’re a teaser, you turn ‘em on
And another one gone, and Another one bites the dust
Digging the dancing queen Leave ‘em burning and then you’re gone
another one gone
Friday night and the lights are low Looking out for another, anyone will do.
Looking out for a place to go You’re in the mood for a dance We Are The Champions . . . . . . . . . . Words and music by Freddie Mercury
Where they play the right music, And when you get the chance We are the champions.
We are the champions, my friend.
Getting in the swing. No time for losers
You are the dancing queen And we’ll keep on fighting ‘til the end.
You come to look for a king. Young and sweet, only seventeen We are the champions. ‘Cause we are the champions … of the world.
Anybody could be that guy Dancing queen
Night is young and the music’s high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh Bohemian Rhapsody . . . . . . . . . . . . Words and music by Freddie Mercury
yeah I see a little silhouetto of a man, Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me,
You’re in the mood for a dance You can dance, you can jive Scaramouche, Scaramouche, For me, for me.
And when you get the chance Having the time of your life Will you do the Fandango? So you think you can stone me and
You are the dancing queen Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene Thunderbolt and lightning, Spit in my eye?
Young and sweet, only seventeen
Digging the dancing queen Very, very frightening me. So you think you can love me and
Dancing queen Digging the dancing queen (Galileo) Galileo. Leave me to die?
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah Digging the dancing queen (Galileo) Galileo, Oh, baby, can’t do this to me, baby,
You can dance, you can jive Galileo Figaro
Having the time of your life Just gotta get out,
Magnifico-o-o-o-o.
Just gotta get right outta here.
I’m just a poor boy, nobody loves me.
A Tribute to Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arranged by Mark Brymer He’s just a poor boy from a poor family,
We are the champions, my friend.
And we’ll keep on fighting ‘til the end.
We Will Rock You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Words and music by Brian May Spare him his life from this monstrosity.
We are the champions.
Buddy you’re a young man hard man Easy come, easy go, will you let me go?
Buddy you’re a boy make a big noise We are the champions.
Playin’ in the street gonna be a Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on Bismillah! No, we will not let you go. No time for losers
big man some day the world some day Bismillah! We will not let you go. ‘Cause we are the champions …
You got mud on yo’ face You got blood on yo’ face Bismillah! We will not let you go. of the world, of the world!
You big disgrace You big disgrace Will not let you go. (Let me go!)
Kickin’ your can all over the place Wavin’ your banner all over the place Will not let you go. (Let me go oh oh oh oh!)
Singin’ We will we will rock you We will we will rock you No, no, no, no, no, no, no
We will we will rock you We will we will rock you Oh, mama mia, mama mia (Mama mia, let me go.)
We will we will rock you
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The Cherry Creek Chorale Artistic Staff Executive Director
Artistic Director and Conductor, Brian Patrick Leatherman, Executive Director, Suzanne Compton, is an experienced musi-
is enjoying his 28th year with CCC. During his tenure, the cian. From California, she has a BA in Pipe Organ and a Masters
Chorale has doubled in size and greatly expanded its repertoire in voice. She sang professionally with the San Francisco Opera. In
and collaborative activities. A retired music educator and very addition to being a professional church organist for 45 years, she
active choral conductor, Brian is also the Artistic Director and has been involved in music education from elementary through
Conductor for the 5280+ Senior Chorales in Highlands Ranch college levels. As creator and director of the Sonoma Opera Com-
and Littleton. Brian is a choral clinician and adjudicator. He has pany, she utilized skills that have helped her in her position as the
appeared as soloist with numerous choirs and orchestras including Executive Director of the Chorale. She has two adult children and
the Robert Shaw Festival Singers and the Robert Shaw Festival four grandchildren, loves to sew and is active in her church.
Chorus. Prior posts include directorship of the Pueblo Choral
Society and the Douglas County Children’s Chorus.
The Cherry Creek Chorale
Associate Conductor and Assistant Accompanist, William Board Members, Artistic and Administrative Staff
White, is a Minnesota native and the Director of Vocal
Music and Tri-M Chapter Sponsor at D’Evelyn Jr./Sr. High
2022-2023 Season
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Moyer
School. William graduated magna cum laude with All-College
President Elect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leslie Beahm
Honors from St. John’s University with a BA in Music - Piano
Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Lester
Performance, and received his MM in Choral Conducting from
Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maura Mackintosh
the University of Kentucky. He has accompanied honor choirs,
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katy Fink-Johnson
reading sessions, festivals, and musicals with ACDA-MN,
Treasurer/Finance Committee Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathleen Meier
Kentucky Music Educators Association, The Lexington Theatre
Artistic Committee Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloria Srikijkarn
Company, and most recently accompanied the High School
Fundraising Committee Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Chamberlin
Honor Choir at the combined Central and North-Central
Marketing Committee Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Folsom
ACDA Regional Convention in Chicago, IL.
Member Services Committee Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay Frevert
Outreach Committee Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meredith Davis
Principal Accompanist, Debbie Johnson, grew up playing
Production Committee Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Frevert
Beethoven & Chopin and singing Rodgers & Hammerstein!
She has taught music and drama in both Denver and Tucson.
Artistic Director & Conductor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Patrick Leatherman
Previously, she worked with two non-profits in India and
Associate Conductor and Assistant Accompanist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William White
founded/directed DenverWorks, an inner-city jobs program.
Principal Accompanist & The CherryTones Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Johnson
She did graduate work at the University of Denver and received
Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Compton
her Masters in Music Education in Arkansas. She loves the
Music Librarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liz Fallon
artistry, excellence, and FUN of the Cherry Creek Chorale!
Web & Communications Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Freeland
Bookkeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jann Folsom
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- Guest Artists -
The Wild Beautiful Orchestra
Chappell Kingsland’s diverse professional The Wild Beautiful Orchestra is a
activities share a common goal: to collective of freelance and conservatory
promote cross-cultural understanding musicians in the Denver area. Our
and create emotionally rich experiences mission is to create transformative
through music. He has served as Adjunct musical experiences for audiences
Professor at the Lamont School of Music and performers alike. We create
since 2013, teaching Aural Skills, Theory opportunities to showcase the
at the Keyboard, Music Theory, and astounding musical talents of the
Arranging. Dr. Kingsland’s classes explore professionals, conservatory students
music from different time periods, world and youth right around us. We value
cultures, and genres. His teaching philosophy is that all students benefit from learning and perform music from many genres and cultures in the spirit of unity, as music can be a
many skills in order to grow into flexible and creative musicians. force for validation and acceptance in our fractured society.
As a solo pianist and organist, his concerts and recordings weave together art music and Since its founding in 2019, the WBO has performed ten concert programs in venues
popular music into a uniquely personal synthesis. As a composer, Kingsland thrives at the ranging from concert halls and large churches to outdoor Halloween festivals. The
intersection of musical worlds, drawing equal inspiration from the European/American WBO’s Outreach Program has served over a thousand students in the greater Denver
tradition and from diverse musical sources ranging from Balinese gamelan and Japanese area, giving an average of fifteen performances per year at elementary and middle
koto to Bulgarian dance and West African kora. Notable works include Intoxication: schools, often sponsored by Community Resources, Inc. During 2020-21, WBO invited
America’s Love Affair with Oil (a 90-minute opera), The Firebringers (a 35-minute opera composers and performers to write and record videos of new artsongs in response to
for young audiences), and the Kashmir Concerto for piano and orchestra (blending Led the pandemic; these can be found on YouTube as Singing Our Truth. Annual events
Zeppelin with world music). include the Youth Showcase (fifteen or more youth musicians are the featured soloists,
accompanied by the WBO’s chamber orchestra in new arrangements) and the Halloween
Kingsland received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Rochester’s Eastman Show (vocalists, chamber orchestra and rock band join for the greatest spooky music of all
School of Music and Masters and Doctoral Degees from Indiana University’s Jacobs time, performing at outdoor festivals and clubs). The WBO is a project of the Colorado
School of Music. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Wild Beautiful Nonprofit Development Center. wildbeautifulorchestra.org
Orchestra. He and his wife Jennifer, the singing harpist, have a Celtic music band called
Strings of Brigid (see YouTube and streaming platforms). He has been the Accompanist Chappell Kingsland, Director
and Arranger for the Arvada Chorale for ten years and is a frequent collaborator with Kim
Emily Brezina, Trumpet 2 Aaron Olson, Trumpet 1
Robards Dance. ck4piano.com — ck4composer.com
Darian Freeman, Trombone Gavin Owens, Saxaphone 1
Dani Garcia, Electric Bass Nathan Radich, Saxaphone 2
Ricky Jumper, Electric Guitar Norman Sutphin, Organ & Keyboard
Gabe Mangione, Drums
18 19Soprano Maura Mackintosh Colleen Parsley Jenee Stewart
Kerry Cottingham Kathleen Meier Renee Posey Kathleen Tate The CherryTones sing a cappella and accompanied jazz and pop standards.
Susan Davenport Rosalie Metzger Kristin Radebaugh Gia Viscardi They perform at Chorale concerts, private parties, Rotary meetings,
Liz Fallon Sue Miranda Margaret Roberts Barbara Wollan retirement centers, community events and more.
Nancy Henson Mary Moyer Karen Sandberg
Lavender Hunzeker JoEllen Nikkel Gloria Srikijkarn* They could sing at your next event too!
Mark a milestone hearing “Happy Birthday”
sung to you by this group of outstanding voices!
Let your meeting sparkle more with a performance by these smiling artists!
Alto Meredith Davis Sara Jones Kristen Park Have a musical interlude at your wedding or next class reunion!
Karen Anderson Jann Folsom Jean Kelminson Vanessa Reiter
Leslie Beahm Donna Frederickson Marjorie Lavin Paula Rokicki For more information, contact Director@CherryTones.org
Margaret Beardall Kay Frevert Randi Libbon Marsha Scheinhartz
Judy Blake Carolyn Gentle* Leah Lucas Leslie Stevenson
Marilyn Bogan Bonnie Hackett Felice Morel Karen Sumner
Sally Bradley Debbie Johnson Ruth Most Cindy Towle
The CherryTones
Debbie Johnson, Director and Conductor
Tenor Tim Gesler Lois Latnik Uri Ayn Rovner*
Soprano
Doug Bell Norman Haglund Brian Leatherman Glen Stribling
Nathan Bill Bob Hartley Justin Levy Will White Nancy Henson, Nancy Lauth, Jenee Stewart, Gia Viscardi
Keith Emerson Carole Hedrick John Morel Larry Young
Tom Johnson Alto
Dan Filipiak Mert Nason Albert Zagray
Leah Lucas, Randi Libbon, Ruth Most, Cindy Towle
Tenor
Bass Michael Freeland Robert Larson Richard Roark Nathan Bill, Gordon Johnson, Mert Nason
John Buteyn Brian Frevert Ron Lester Ralph Trenary III
John Chamberlin Gordon Johnson Andrew LeVasseur Bass/Baritone
Brad Folsom Dan Kullas* James Libbon John Buteyn, John Chamberlin, Mike Freeland, Andrew Lavasseur, James Libbon
* Section Leader
20 21We Acknowledge our Donors... We Acknowledge our Donors...
Individuals Individuals (continued)
David Pendered Kerry Schaper Gia Visardi
Roger Adcock Laurel Foley Kristen Knoll Karen Petty Marsha Scheinhartz Susan Warren
Karen Anderson Brad & Jann Folsom Dan & Jeri Kullas Renee Posey Mary Schroeer Norman Watson
Barbara Astuno Mike Freeland Carole G. Lane Tom Reiners David C Schwertz William & Melissa White
Meghan Baldwin Brian & Kay Frevert Kevin Laprise Vanessa Reiter Debora Selbst Mary Witt
Liz Barraud Carolyn Gentle Bob Larson Donald Rieck Gloria Srikijkarn Janet Wolfer
Andrew & Margaret Beardall Daniel Grace Nancy Lauth Helen Resnik Mark & Leslie Stevenson John & Barbara Wollan
Doug Bell Nicole Grimmesey Marjorie Lavin Richard Roark Jenee Stewart Catherine Woodall
Michelle D. Bell Lynda Gumeson Brian Leatherman Bob & Paula Rokicki Chris Stille Katy Woodall
Nathaniel Bill Barbara Gustafson Ron & Ann Lester Uri Ayn Rovner Chin Tan Virginia Wynne
Nell Bly Norm & Pam Haglund Justin & Cari Levy Walter H Rowell Kathleen Tate Carl Wysocki
Alan Blydenburg John Hanf James & Randi Libbon Steve & Cindy Runkel Kevin Thorn Larry Young
Marilyn Bogan Richard Haynes Krista Lindquist Dr. Mark & Sarah Saunders Julie Tobin Beth Zwinak
Janet Bock Bob Hartley Leah Lucas Richard Schaefer Nancy Ulrich Joseph & Helen Zwinak
Jim & Jenny Bock Richard Haynes Karen MacLennan
Marilyn Bogan Jane Heath Todd & Maura Mackintosh
John Brown Carol Hedrick Debbie Maruyama
Meri Brown Lisa Helling
Elizabeth Ho
Diane McAllen Organizations
John & Maria Buteyn Kathleen Meier
Richard Honea Cathedral Basilica of the Mu Phi Epsilon
John & Martha Chamberlin Ken & Pat Mesec
Michael Hooley Immaculate Conception Network for Good
Jeff Collins Rozalie Metzger
Jane Hoskinson Colorado Creative Industries Scientific and Cultural Facilities District
Curtis Cole Alicia Mitchell
Sharon Ivory Give Lively Foundation Tagawa Gardens
Nahada Cole Douglas & Dr. Laura B Moran
Suzanne Compton Barb Janusz John & Felice Morel
Norma Cooper Gordon Johnson Teresa Morgan
Karen Cravens Ernie & Debbie Johnson Ruth Most
Susan Davenport Tom & Jane Johnson Mike & Mary Moyer Donors to the Marshall Fire Fund:
Pam Davis Sara Jones Pam Midboe Nathaniel Bill Leah Lucas
Matt & Kate Depo Jessica Kaiser Kathy Nafi John & Maria Buteyn Todd & Maura Mackintosh
Terri Donohue Carol Kastler M. Narvaez Tim & Liz Fallon Kathleen Meier
Tim & Liz Fallon Jeanne Kelminson Alexander & Norma Nash Brad & Jann Folsom Richard Roark
Linda Farley Mark Kelly Mert Nason Nicole Grimmesey Bob & Paula Rokicki
Susan Felker Kathleen King Todd & JoEllen Nikkel Michael Hooley Mark & Leslie Stevenson
Katy Fink-Johnson Pat Klass Bill Patterson Anonymous
Bunny Fisher Richard & William Kleber Edna Pelzmann
22 23Ways to support and donate to the Cherry Creek Chorale Donors and Sponsors
We cannot say thank you enough to our audience
Purchase tickets to our concerts. We would not be here without you!
and Chorale members for your generous support!
Visit CherryCreekChorale.org and click on Support. The drop-down menu includes:
And thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to plan for the future in sound financial shape.
• Make a donation through Colorado Gives. Thank you for your support this past year We acknowledge the continuing support of
and continuing support.
• Donate your vehicle. Easy, safe, free and tax-deductible. Our partner, Vehicles for
Charity, will pick up your vehicle, take it away, provide you a receipt - all at no charge to
you! Use the website tab or call 1-866-628-2277.
• Mail a Check to Cherry Creek Chorale, P.O. Box 3272, Greenwood Village, CO 80155
• Advertise in our concert programs. A win-win for the Chorale and for you or your
organization.
• Use your King Soopers or City Market Rewards Card. To enroll, go to the King Soopers
website and add the Chorale by name or the identifier MY680 as the beneficiary. There
is no additional cost to you.
• Purchase promotional gift cards. Local businesses offer gift cards, from which a
percentage of your purchase amount is donated back to the Chorale. Watch for
announcements when they become available.
• Volunteer. There are many activities that are in need of your time and/or special talent.
Concert night requires ushers, greeters and box office help, to name a few.
• Become a part of the Cherry Creek Chorale Legacy Program. Planned gifts are a
beneficial strategy to help you meet your personal financial goals and your desire to
support the Cherry Creek Chorale with gift options that are meaningful and practical.
You can be an integral part of sustaining the Chorale’s future by including a charitable
gift in your estate and financial plans.
To use a phrase from Colorado Gives - “Give where you live”
Please consider adding to your support of the Chorale.
Every amount, no matter how small, supports the continuing quality of this community.
and Bethany Lutheran Church
Barbara Seaton, Director of The Festival of Faith and the Arts
All of Our Advertisers and Generous Volunteers!
24 25____________________________________________________________________________
Our Wish List
Please consider assisting the Chorale with items we need for our
upcoming With Strings Attached concerts on October 13 & 14, 2023.
You can help us buy music!
Five Hebrew Love Songs for chorus and string quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $390.00
Eric Whitacre at his lush and romantic best
COME JOIN US THIS FALL FOR OUR 9TH SEASON! Selections from Romancero Gitano for chorus and guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2085.00
(Tear Page, Fold, Insert Check and Hand to a Representative)
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco tuneful works that range from the charming
to the dramatic, and the mood is heightened by the guitar accompaniment.
Co-Founded by Cindy Runkel and Brian Leatherman, 5280+ Senior Chorales
exists to provide significant and measurable Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium) for chorus and cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $363.00
Ola Gjeilo’s soundscape on the traditional O Magnum Mysterium text has
health and wellness benefits of choral singing to mature adults. exquisite phrases that seem to suspend the listener in space.
I’ve Got No Strings (from Pinocchio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000.00
Our non-auditioned community choirs are open to anyone age “50 to 80+” We will commission an arrangement of this Disney classic for our Tenors
who is seeking a fun and challenging musical adventure! & Basses accompanied by String Quartet and guitar
Repertoire includes a wide variety of popular, folk, Broadway and movie music,
I’ve Got The World On A String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63.00
and holiday and other seasonal favorites. Arranger Paul Langford’s classic song in an arrangement for our CherryTones.
You Raise Me Up for chorus, violin, guitar, bass & drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $248.00
Our 10-week fall programs will be offered at: Teena Chin, arranger: A Josh Groban hit!
PARKER (NEW!) - September 6 - November 8, 2023 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sonnet & Ode for women’s voices and cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.00
HIGHLANDS RANCH - September 8 - November 10, 2023 - 10:30 am-12:30pm Frank Martin: This Swiss composer writes evocatively for women’s chorus
SOUTH SUBURBAN - September 11 - November 13, 2023 - 1:00-3:00 pm accompanied by the cello.
Scarborough Fair for chorus, piano, violin and cello. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $270.00
For more information and fall program updates, visit www.5280Chorales.org. Arranger Ruth Elaine Schram’s traditional English ballad in a sensitive and
reflective arrangement.
5280+ Senior Chorales is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Wish List continues on next page.
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26 27Our Wish List Continues
Eleanor Rigby for chorus and string quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $248.00
Lennon & McCartney, arr. Emerson: The classic Beatles Tune with the classic
string quartet accompaniment.
Across The Universe for chorus, piano, guitar, bass & percussion . . . . . . . $74.00
Lennon & McCartney, arr. Lojeski: We will feature the CherryTones in this
(Tear Page, Fold, Insert Check and Hand to a Representative)
beautifully arranged ballad.
On Earth As It Is In Heaven (Our Father)
For chorus, oboe, percussion and string quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $352.00
Ennio Morricone arr. Rene Clausen: This stirring music was featured in
the film The Mission. A thrilling conclusion to our concert.
You can underwrite the cost of our instrumentalists!
8 x $533= . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4264.00
2 violins, viola, cello, string bass, guitar, percussion & oboe
Yes, I’d like to help! My name is ______________________________________
Email ___________________________________________________________
I am attaching a check in the amount of $_______
Please contact me via phone #___________________ or via email.
Do you wish to have your gift acknowledged in future concert programs. Yes___ No___
We thank you for your generous response to our Wish List.
The Cherry Creek Chorale is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organiznation. Contact your tax advisor.
Please make your contributions payable to Cherry Creek Chorale,
may be mailed to P.O. Box 3272 Greenwood Village, CO 80155-3272
or visit our website to donate: www.cherrycreekchorale.org
Sincerely,
Brian Leatherman, Artistic Director and Conductor
28 29The Cherry Creek Chorale is partnering with the Lone Tree Symphony
Orchestra this season. We invite you to attend their performances as well.
30 31PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR 44th CONCERT SEASON
s October 13 & 14, 2023
String
With We present an astonishing variety of musical styles and moods
Attached
made all the more interesting and beautiful by the addition of a
string quartet, as well as a few other surprises!
December 8 & 9, 2023
A Merry Little
Christmas
Join us for a fascinating variety of familiar Christmas carols in
well-known arrangements and some brand new exciting and
beautiful ones.
March 8 & 9, 2024
Bach, Beethoven, Hagenberg, Hayes and many others explore
the emotional journey out of sadness into the light of hope
and rejoicing.
May 17 & 18, 2024
Tin Pan Alley, other New Yorkers from Gershwin, Porter to
Copland and Bernstein, we paint the BIG APPLE red with
our special guest Sarah Moyer.
All performances are at 7:30 pm
Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit CherryCreekChorale.org
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