How 'Bout A Little Jazz - Federal Way Chorale

The Federal Way Chorale
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ACCOMPANIED
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Way Chorale Jazz Combo
Featuring Local Composers and Choral Jazz
Saturday, June 2, 20t2 at 8:
Sunday, June 3, 20t2 at 2:30pm
Special Guest Artists:
CELEBRATION,the Bellevue
College Vocal Jazz Ensemble
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Laird M. Thornton
Laird M. Thornton received his Bachelor of Music in
Performance from Pacific University in Forest Grove,
Oregon and did his graduate work in vocal studies at the
University of Southern California. He earned his teaching
certificate atthe University of Washington where he studied choral conducting under
Abraham Kaplan. He has conducted many major choral works including Fanshawe's
African Sanctus.
In addition to his duties with the Federal Way Chorale, Laird has maintained an active
performance career in the Seattle area, singing with Seattle Opera and Tacoma Opera,
as well as smaller regional opera companies. He has also appeared in musical theater
productions with Civic Light Opera, Tacoma Musical Playhouse, and Puget Sound
Musical Theatre. He has performed as a soloist with the Northwest Chorale, the Seattle
Repertory Jazz Orchestra and Choir of the Sound, among others.
He is currently Director of Vocal Music at Thomas Jefferson High School in Federal
Way. His high school ensembles and musical theater productions have a long record of
regional and national awards.

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Iamso pleased that we are able to close the year with
this kind of concert. It kind of sets us upfor recognition
of the past and the vision of the future. As eclectic as
that statement sounds, we are already lookingforward
to the celebration of the 20th year concert of the
Federal Way Chorale where we will give tribute to the
excellence of years gone by. We also look to the future
as we are going to be sharing the works of composers
from Federal Way this evening. The establishment
of new material from local people we know and love
is another true expression of artistry in music. And
we're also eagerly 100kingIorward to your reaction
as we bring some real vocaljazzto Federal Way - not
only through th~Chorale but with the wonderful and
award-winning Vocalijazz ensemble from Bellevue
College, "CelebratiOn'; underthe.direction of my
long.-time friend, Tom AlmlL You will be wowed by
their treatment of jazz. It will be goodfor me to see
your reaction to this style of music. Federal Way has
great artistic variety such as classical, symphonic,
barbershop al]dtheater, but we haven't really found
our expression in the jazz idiom. Your reaction might
{jive cause for future new directions. So please, have
fU1]With us, enjoy the concert, and tell me how you feel
abouta littlefazz. .

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About Us:
The Federal Way Chorale is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
whose mission is to provide talented vocalists in the Federal Way and
surrounding areas with an inspirational musical experience.
The Federal Way Chorale has grown to become a premier regional
choir in the Puget Sound. Each season, the Chorale strives for musical
excellence and performs for diverse audiences with a wide variety of
musical pieces and styles. The group distinguishes itself with dynamic
performances and professional presentation of demanding choral
literature from the masters·to the light music of today.
Our reputation has garnered invitations for us to perform with the
Federal Way and Auburn Symphonies, the Leavenworth Choral
Festival, collaborations with Northwest Repertory Singers and Clark
College Chorale as well as many other performance opportunities.
Performing
Arts Center in Federal Way?
The Federal Way Chorale is a member of the Federal Way Coalition of
the Performing Arts (FWCPA), which was founded in 1989 to promote
the performing arts groups in the area and support funding activities
toward a large performance center. Two representatives from each
performing arts group in Federal Way serve on the Board of Directors.
The focus ofthe FWCPA now is working on a new campaign involving
local citizens, the city and school district in developing plans for a future
700 seat performing arts and cultural center in or near the downtown
core. FWCPA is a non profit 501(c)3 organization, and contributions
are tax deductible.
For additional information about the organization or the campaign, call
loann Piquette at 253-839-4389/ www.fwcpa.org
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the Chorale ...
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Shelia Brewer
Melody Clements
Patty Day
Suzanne Dowell
Kathy Epperson
Lisa Epperson
Kelly Fluke
Altos (1 & 2)
Brenda Froelich
Susan Goeyenbier
Lauren Hathaway
Roberta Macdonald *
Carolyn Perrone
Luann Regalado
Anne Sacquitne
[Section Leader: Jennie Hendrie]
Kiley Thornton
Yvelle Thornton
Joyce Trantina
Katyann Wilson
Diane Wimer*
Ashley Booth
Karen Brugato*
Christina Burnaby*
Kathy Garrido
Kate Gould
Kristi Grosvenor
Sylvia Hagmann
Lisa Hanson
Ann Hardwicke*
Dode Holdsworth
Wendy Lane*
Denise McDermott
Judith Nichols
Cindy Piennett
Sheryl Piskel
Grace Rawsthorne
Jessie Rendoni
Colleen Rhoads
Betsy Roberson
Anne Scaroni
Betsy Sunada
Tenors (1 & 2)
[Section Leader: Brian Soushek]
Edward Chappelle Jerry Holdsworth Devin McAnalloy
Greg Epperson Adam Martin James-dee Regalado
Baritones
&'Basses
Bob Dockstader
Henk Goeyenbier
Del Hoover
[Section Leader: Judy Nichols]
Richard Lundgren Phil Wamba*
Alex Ringstad*
Craig Woods
Justin Thornton
FWCBoard of Directors
President: Betsy Roberson Members of the Board:
Vice President: Cindy Piennett Richard Lundgren
Treasurer: Judy Nichols Kristi Grosvenor
Secretary: Kim Myers Joan Tabrum
Past President: Bob Dockstader Jennie Hendrie
Artistic Director: Laird M. Thornton James-dee Regalado
Hart Miller

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Brian Sousheb
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 with the chorale
since 2006.
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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 musicians and
ballet classes, plays for tango and ballroom dancing,
and for 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 forthe last 13 years!

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Composer: John M. Emlen
John spent his professional life doing nothing
with music as he was a biology professor and
researcher, except that he acknowledges that
he was a moderately good pianist. Then on
retirement he got interested in composition. He
recorded his first three pieces about 3 years ago,
a piano sonata, a cello sonata and some variations
for viola and piano and has since written a violin
sonata, variations for piano, three suites for viola
and piano, and his chorale piece on the program
today, "I am the Last". He's now working on a
4-part orchestral piece.
John has also written two novels, not published
yet but he is optimistic!
He has also sung with the Federal Way Chorale, the Tacoma Master Chorale, very
briefly led a neighborhood Chorus back in the Palaeozoic around 1960 , and the
thrill of his life was to sing the Bach Magnificat with Eugene Ormandy and the
Philadelphia Orchestra in college.
Composer: Tom Walworth
Tom is a native of Kelso, Washington and enjoys
composing and arranging music for choirs and
string orchestras. His choral pieces have been
performed by the Northwest Repertory Singers
in Tacoma, WA, as well as by multiple groups
chosen to perform at the American Choral
Directors Association Northwest Conference
and Music Educators National Conference-NW
(NAfME). Two of his works are published by Colla
Voce Music, Inc. In recent years, he has enjoyed
his unofficial role as composer-in-residence for
the Central Cello Celebration, held biennially at
Central Washington University. Mr. Walworth.
is in his eleventh year as a music teacher for
the Federal Way Public Schools (orchestra and guitar at Thomas Jefferson High
School; orchestra and choir at Totem Middle School). He is the principal cellist for
the Rainier Symphony, bass section leader for the Northwest Repertory Singers,
and serves as a cello coach for the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. He
received his BA in Music Education and his MA in Teaching from the University of
Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA). He lives in Des Moines with his wife, Ellen.

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I AM THE LAST
by John Emlen
A number of years ago I lived in a heavily wooded rural area in
southern Indiana. It's,one of those places where spring comes early.
Already in March the redbuqs have burst into bloom, the buds of
the dogwoods are opening, and the forest floor chafes to explode
in its raffish tapestry of wildflowers. Summers are hot, begetting
evening incandescences of distant heat-lightning followed by
cooling rains. Brilliaht colors emblazen the autumn, and winters
glisten with ice crystals borne on barren tree branches. It is a place
within me.
And it was there, on a warm day in May, that my neighbor, a
retired, elderly farmer-in his late eighties if appearances are to
be trusted-asked me follow him far into the woods behind his
ramshackle home. Mr. Hendricks, being a quiet man, we walked
mostly in silence, until eventually we came to a spot where the
closeness of the forest gave way to a small opening. Lilacs grew
there. Among the wild phlox and trillium were patches of yellow
daffodils. And amidst them, almost submerged in vegetation, its
roof caved, it's walls sagging, stood the decaying ruins of a small,
dark house.
"This i~whereTwasporn," Mr. Hendricks told me softly. He pallsed.
"This is where I grexYup." He looked up to where c10udsdriftedina
brilliant blue sky. '(When I'm gone ..,"He hesitated a long time, then
shrued, lowering'his'eyes withemt finishing.
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For awhile, whenever I hiked the woods I would avoid that spot,
for I could not disassociate it from the infinite sadness I'd seen
on old Mr. Hendricks's face. But when, after two years, he left this
life, I ventured back.
It was winter this time, the daffodils were gonertheJilacs empty,
and bits of snow clung thinly to the rotting roof. Empty windows
like dark sockets, stared vacuously bacltat me,and for a moment
an overpowering sense of respect made me hesitate. But then,
with a surge of purpose I reached towarp the faded front doot
The doorknob met my grip with a,deathly cold: But the Qoor
swung open, exposing a darkness of olp"tobwebs, a decayed and
collapsing floor; human and animal debris, and an ancient, rusted
metal stove.
Whether the ghosts were real or only in my he~d I cannot say. But
they Were surely there - an unremittance,o{ them -'- and after
a few moments of exquisite intensity Ireluctallt:ly re-closed the
door and left.
Years have passed since I quit that part of t e world, but the
memories
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still haunt me, and I realize now tl1at my reading of old
Mr. Hendrick's emotions, while accuraie,yvere woefully short of
fuiI comprehension, for I now find myself in'a similar position.
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I was only ten when my maternal grandfather di~d, so I could
not know him asan.?-dult.woUld. Bu~ In~member vividly the
sUbtleties of his face, the $rhileofhis eyes, his ertthusiasms and his
gentleness. As long as I live, so.does he. ~utJam the last surviving
•.... gra!!qchilp:, ,
hen even memories: oftH~ past are gOne, does the substance
hat past simply cease to be? . .
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IWas (ilad When They Said Unto Me -
by C.Hubert H. Parry
I Am The Last -by John M. Emlen
Soloist: Colleen Rhodes
Zum EinscnIafenZu
(Translation:
To Say For Going To Sleep)
Sagen - by Tom Walworth
BlackBird
- .Au. GaryRosen
Soloist:··Brian Soushek
Battle Hymn QfThe Republic - Arr. K~n Kraintz
Soloists: Lisa Hanson
Craig Woods
Luann Regalado

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We Will Fin~ A Way
C~l~bration and Federal Way Chorale
Please welcome Tom Almli and 'Celebration',
the Bellevue College Vocal Jazz Ensemble!!!
TO BE SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING
Reub~n's Blues
Arr. Olsen
Beautiful Love
Arr. Fall

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The Bellevue
College Vocal Jazz Ensemble
·Celebration"
The Bellevue College Vocal Jazz Ensemble "Celebration" was formed
in 1973 at Bellevue College - a two-year college in Northwestern
Washington State. Under the direction of Thomas Almli the award
winning, internationally acclaimed ensemble has performed at 5
IAJE Conferences, 3 ACDA Conferences, Lincoln Center, Carnegie
Hall, The Miami Convention Center, The Superdome, Seahawks
Stadium and much more. Celebration has shared the stage with
many accomplished musicians including: The New York Voices,
Take 6, Dianne Krall, Kathy Kosins, John Pizzarelli, Kurt Elling, The
Yellow Jackets, and many others. The ensemble tours yearly on a
local, regional and national level. BCis proud to be a part of the rich
tradition of vocal jazz in the Pacific Northwest.
The award winning, nationally acclaimed Bellevue College Vocal
Jazz Ensemble "Celebration" under the direction of Thomas Almli
will present a must-see, veritable feast of vocal jazz selections.

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Director: Thomas
Soprano I
Kena McClure
Nina Hadzi-Antich
Kayla Kjoss
Chelsea Moe
Almli
Soprano II
Sheila Bilodeau
Marisha Medrano
,3 Kati Couch
Emma SmitH
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Rodjanapanyakul
MattUsher
Bass
.'Antonio Fernandez
Billy Buh} ....
Davia Roberts
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Jazz Combo
Piano: Nick Moore
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'![)rums;:;Randy TaYlpr

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2012 FEDERAL WAY CHORALE
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Zachary Martin ($2,000 Scholarship Winner)
Zachary will be attending Northern
Arizona University with a major in Choral
Music Education.
Zachary tells us that the first song he can
recall is not a song you would think of as
a lullaby. However, his mother sang to him
year round, "Away in a Manger".
His music career has included 3 years in
the Columbia Children's Choirs, 5 years
with the Rainier Youth Choirs, 4 years in
the Thomas Jefferson Chamber Ensemble,
3 years in the Thomas Jefferson Wind
Ensemble, and 4 years with the Thomas Jefferson Jazz Band. He also plays
the piano but his favorite instrument is the trombone along with his singing.
His awards include the Tri-M Music Honor Society, Thomas Jefferson Drum
Major, WMEA All-State Choir, 2009, 2010, Selected to the University of Puget
Sound "Serious About Singing" workshop, 2011, NW-ACDAAll-Northwest
Men's Honor Choir, 2012, and Superior solo ratings at regional contest, 2010,
2011, Valley Region Baritone Champion 2012, 3rd Place Baritone WA State
Solo and Ensemble Contest, 2012.
The Artistic Director of the Rainier Youth Choirs said "he has always and
consistently sung with passion and is versatile and easily moves from his
preferred Baritone section to Tenor 1 or Tenor 2 as needed, Mr. Martin is
highly intelligent and has many varied interests and hobbies beyond his
extensive music background".
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,Ryan Fitzgerald
($500 Scholarship Winner)
Ryan will be attending Central Washington University with a
major in vocal performance.
"Performing means everything to me because the stage is a place
of comfort and passion where I have the opportunity to share
beautiful music with an audience".
Ryan has been a member of the Tacoma Youth Chorus Chorale
(2008-present) and has been in their Young Men's Choir,
Chamber Choir and the Concert Choir. His honors include Wilson High School Concert
Choir, (2008-2009),Wilson High School Show Choir, (2009-present), Regional Solo/
Ensemble Contest, 1st Alternate, Baritone Division, (2011), Heritage Festival, Wilson
High School Show Choir 1st Place (2010-2011), Soloist for Wilson High School Choir
Department (2009-present) and Soloist for Emmanuel Lutheran Church, (2010-
2011).
The Tacoma Youth Chorus Artistic Director said "Ryan studies with intent and is
focused in his work and performance. His musicianship and performance is artistic
and moving. His peers respect him for his generous spirit and sense of humor as well
as his skill and talent".
Michael Krenning ($500 Scholarship Winner)
Michael will be attending Pacific Lutheran University with a
major in vocal performance and theater.
Michael says that he feels lucky that he discovered this wonderful
world of music and performance as his career choice.
He has been a member of the Thomas jefferson Concert Choir
2008-2009, jazz Choir 2009-2011, and Chamber Ensemble
2011-2012 as well as the Tahoma NATS 2009-2012 at Highline
Community College & University of Puget Sound and Solo & Ensemble 2010-2012 of
the Washington Music Educators Association.
1- Michael received the Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Urinetown by the 5th
Ave. Theatre in 2011. He then goes on to be nominated for Best Actor by the 5th Ave
for his role in Aida (2012).
The Director of Vocal Music at Thomas jefferson said "Over the years I have watched
his development as he worked his way into having one of the best tenor voices I have
had at the school in the last twenty years",

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DONORS and SPONSORS
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Conductors: $2,000 or More Benefactors: $500-$999
Federal Way Arts Commission Washington State Arts Commission
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Betsy Roberson
Karen and Mike Brugato
Jan and Carole Pauw
Bob and Bev Dockstader Sustainers: $250 to $499
Founders: $1,000 to $1999
Tom and Jan Crews
Adam Weissman Foundation Phil and Susan Wenski
Horizons Foundation
Hart and Carol Ann Miller
Dr. James and Jeanne Burbidge
Sponsors: $100 to $249
Wally and Joyce Bischoff
Christina and Kelly Burnaby
Dwain and Dawn Cless
Emil and Naomi Rafiosa
Suzanne Dowell
Henk and Susan Goeyenbier
Elizabeth Gregory
Jennie and Paul Hendrie
Ed and Marilyn Jones
Ellie Liebeck
Brady Nelson/State Farm Insurance
Judy Nichols
Carolyn and Ron Perrone
Regence Blue Shield
Guy and Kathy Stephenson
Patty Day
Friends: Up to $99
John and Deane Addie
Peg Altman
·Byron Nelson
Barbara Carr-Tehark
Ed Chappelle
Don Chovil
Adam Dockstader and Kate Hawe
Ruth Enticknap
Jim and Elfie Hornby
Nancy Ise
Holly and Scott Manthey
Luann and James-dee Regalado
Al McEachern
Kim Myers
Seattle Foundation
Cindy and Mark Piennett
Anne Sacquitne
Gorden and Ruth Smith
Jim and Linda Yates
Skip Dockstader
Jim and Mary Tynan
Jerry and Kathleen Willins
In Kind: Donated Services or Goods:
Cindy Piennett (Audit and Tax Preparation Services)
Jim Burbidge (Telephone)
Phil Wamba (Trailer and Riser Storage)
Richard Lundgren (Web Design and Computer)
Suzanne Dowell (Music Library Storage)
Prosser Piano & Organ (5'2" Grand Piano)

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