2±Öˆĥsªˆĥ±×«
at Christmas
2016 Candlelight Christmas Concert
December 9-10, St. Aloysius Church
Gonzaga University Choirs
Gonzaga Brass Choir
Spokane Brass Quintet
Timothy Westerhaus, Keith Whitlock,
Robert Spi al, conductors
W ELCOME
FROM THE
C ONDUCTOR
TidingsofjoyandpeacefromGonzagaUniversityChoirs!
Overthepastseveralmonths,wehavewitnessedrampantdivisioninourcountryand
world.Weseemtobelessandlessconnectedwiththosewhoaredifferentfromus.
We find ourselves fearful, full of anxiety. We yearn for kindness, compassion, and
connection,viewingthestrangernotasonetobefearedbutasapotentialfriend.We
yearnfor“alovesopure,sotrue”that“beginsanew”inthebleakcoldofwinter.
Our2016CandlelightConcertscelebratethegreatmysterythatLovecamedownon
earthatChristmastime—loveincarnate.Webeginindarknesswiththelonesomecall,
originally sung in the Appalachian night, “I wonder as I wonder,” and continue the
pleawiththecosmicsoundof“Seekhimthatmakeththesevenstars,”and“OCome!”
toinvokeourdesireto“bidoursaddivisionscease.”WehonorMaryandherroleasa
strongwomanintheRussian“Bogoroditsedyevo”andAmerican“Thereisnorose.”
ThisprogramcelebratestherichdiversityofglobalmusicthroughtheCentralAfrican
“Noel,”theSpanishRenaissance“Ríu,ríu,chíu,”andtheSufi“Adinu,”sunginArabic.
Two pieces by Minnesota composer Abbie Betinis capture the essence of the
Christmasmystery:resilienceinthefaceofharshestadversity(“TheMirthfulHeart”)
and love beginning anew in Carol of the Snow—a Washington premiere—which the
composerwrotefollowingherthirdcancerdiagnosisatage31.Thepopular“Doyou
hearwhatIhear”waswrittenbyamarriedcouplein1962directlyinresponsetothe
Cuban missile crisis: we hear their plea, “pray for peace, people everywhere,” and
likewisegivevoicetoourdeepdesireforpeace—inSyria,ourcountry,ourhomes.
We sincerely invite you to join us in singing five carols: O come, o come Emmanuel
(newlyarrangedforthe2016CandlelightConcerts);O,ComeAllYeFaithful;theFirst
Nowell; Silent Night; and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing. Singing together draws us
closer together: when we breathe and sing as one—no matter what voice we all
have!—webecomeunitedaspartofthehumanfamily.Pleasejoinusandsing!
CDs of tonight’s performance are available for purchase and will be mailed before
Christmas.ConsidersharingthegiftofGonzagachoirswithyourlovedones.
Maythismusicbringyoupeace,love,andjoythisAdvent-Christmastide.
TimothyWesterhaus,D.M.A.
DirectorofChoirsandVocalStudies
CoverDesign:DavidTyree,‘18
2016 C ANDLELIGHT C HRISTMAS C ONCERTS
LOVE CAME DOWN
at Christmas
G ONZAGA U NIVERSIT Y C HOIRS
T IMOTHY W ESTERHAUS , K EITH W HITLOCK
CONDUCTORS
SPOKANE BRASS QUINTET
F RIDAY , D ECEMBER 9, 7:30 P . M .
S ATURDAY , D ECEMBER 10, 2:00 P . M .
S T . A LOYSIUS C HURCH
This concert will be broadcast on Spokane Public Radio at 91.1 KPBX FM and streaming at kpbx.org
on Monday, December 19, 2016, at 7:00 pm, and on December 24.
The program will be broadcast on KAGU Radio 88.7 FM on December 24-25.
PRELUDE
G O N Z A G A B R A S S C H O IR
R OBERT S PITTAL , CONDUCTOR
S P O K A N E B R A S S Q U IN T E T
Please join in singing carols as indicated and hold applause until the end of the program.
P R O G RA M
I wonder as I wander
IwonderasIwanderoutunderthesky,
HowJesustheSaviordidcomefortodie.
Forpooron’rypeoplelikeyouandlikeI,
IwonderasIwanderoutunderthesky.
WhenMarybirthedJesus,‘twasinacow’sstall,
Withwisemenandfarmersandshepherdsandall.
ButhighfromGod’sheavenastar’slightdidfall,
Andpromiseoftheagesitthendidrecall.
IfJesushadwantedforanyweething,
Astarintheskyorabirdonthewing,
OrallofGod’sangelsinheav’nfortosing,
Hesurelycouldhavehadit,forHewastheKing.
Seek him that maketh the seven stars
SeekhimthatmakeththesevenstarsandOrion
andturneththeshadowofdeathintothemorning.
Alleluia,yea,thedarknessshinethastheday,
thenightislightaboutme.Amen.
O come, O come Emmanuel
Appalachian Folk Hymn
arr. Thomas Coker
Jonathan Dove (b. 1959)
Amos 5:8, Psalm 139
Traditional, Veni, veni Emmanuel
arr. Timothy Westerhaus
Women: Ocome,Ocome,Emmanuel!andransomcaptiveIsrael,
thatmournsinlowlyexilehereuntilthesonofGodappear.
Rejoice!Rejoice!Emmanuelshallcometothee,OIsrael.
Men:
Ocome,desireofnationsbindinonetheheartsofhumankind,
Obidoursaddivisionscease,andbeforusthekingofpeace.
Rejoice!Rejoice!Emmanuelshallcometothee,OIsrael.
All:
Ocome,Odayspringfromonhigh,
andcheerusbyyourdrawingnigh.
Dispersethegloomycloudsofnight,
anddeath’sdarkshadowputtoflight.
Rejoice!Rejoice!Emmanuelshallcometothee,OIsrael.
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
Bogoroditse Dyevo
BogoróditseDyévo,ráduisya,
BlagodátnayaMaríye,
Gospódstobóyu.
Blagoslovyénatyvzhenákh,
iblagoslovyénplodchryévatvoyevó,
yákoSpásarodiláyesídushnáshikh.
Rejoice,virginmotherofGod
Maryfullofgrace,
theLordiswithyou.
Blessedareyouamongwomen,
andblessedisthefruitofyourwomb,
foryouhavebornethesaviorofoursouls.
Translation: Barry Johnston
Z. Randall Stroope (b. 1953)
There is no rose
Thereisnoroseofsuchvirtue
AsistherosethatbareJesu.Alleluia.
Forinthisrosecontainedwas
Heavenandearthinlittlespace.
Resmiranda.(Wondrousthing)
Theangelssungentheshepherdsto:
Gloria!Gloriatranseamus.
Gloria!Gloriainexcelsis!
Nowleaveweallthisworldlymirth,
andfollowwethisjoyousbirth;
TranseamusDomini.(Letusfollow)
Theangelssungentheshepherdsto:
Transeamus,Gaudeamus,(Letusrejoice)
Resmiranda,Alleluia.
15th century, anonymous
Noel
Noel!Jesumekwisakuzingatibeto.
Kanangezolakuzabamwana.
Ngefwitikwisakufukama.
O come, all ye faithful
All:
Women:
All:
Todd Smith
arr. Brad Holmes
Christmas!Jesushascometolivewithus.
IfyouwanttoknowtheChild,
comeandkneel.
Kituba dialect, Central Africa
John Francis Wade (c. 1711-1786)
arr. David Willcocks (1919-2015)
Ocome,allyefaithful,Joyfulandtriumphant,
Ocomeye,OcomeyetoBethlehem;
Comeandbeholdhim,BorntheKingofAngels:
Ocome,letusadorehim,Ocomeletusadorehim,
Ocome,letusadorehim,ChristtheLord!
All:
Sing,choirsofangels,Singinexultation,
Sing,allyecitizensofheav’nabove;
GlorytoGodInthehighest:
Ocome,letusadorehim,Ocomeletusadorehim,
Ocome,letusadorehim,ChristtheLord!
All: Yea,Lord,wegreetthee,Bornthishappymorning,
Jesu,totheebeglorygiv’n;
WordoftheFather,Nowinfleshappearing.
Ocome,letusadorehim,Ocomeletusadorehim,
Ocome,letusadorehim,ChristtheLord!
Ríu, ríu, chíu
Ríu,ríu,chíulaguardaríbera,
Diosguardóellobodenuestracordera.
ElloborabiosoLaquisomorder,
MasDiospoderosolasupodefender,
Quisolahazerquenopudiessepecar,
ni’aunoriginalestavirginnotuviera.
ÉstequesnacidoeselGranMonarcha,
ChristoPatriarcadecarnevestido;
Hanosredimidoconsehazerchiquito
Aunque’rainfinito,finitosehiziera.
Mateo Flecha (1481-1553)
arr. Richard Bjella
Calling“Riu,riu,chiu”liketheriverguard,
GodsavedourLambfromthewolf.
Therabidwolfwantedtobiteher,
butGodAlmightyknewhowtodefendher,
Hewishedtocreateherimpervioustosin,
NordidthisVirginhaveoriginalsin.
ThisonewhichisbornistheGreatKing,
ChristtheFather,clothedinflesh.
Heredeemedusbymakinghimselfsmall;
Hewhowasinfinitebecamefinite.
Castilian Villancico
Ring out ye crystal spheres
Stephen Paulus (1949-2014)
Ringout,yecrystalspheres!
Onceblessourhumanears,
Ifyehavepowertotouchoursensesso;
Andletyoursilverchime
Moveinmelodioustime,
Andletthebassofheaven’sdeeporganblow;
Andwithyourninefoldharmony
Makeupfullconsorttotheangelicsymphony.
John Milton (1608-1674)
The Mirthful Heart
Without,acity’swhirlingdust,
Acity’salley-wall;
Without,ableak,palestripofsky,
Within,highfestival.
Without,nogreetingonthestreet,
Fromthehurryingcrowdnosmile.
Within,myheart’sboldpageantmoves
Inglorioussolemnfile.
Therewasnocallforrevel.Day,
Whosummonsuseachmorn,
Cameforthindreariestgarbandblew
Nogalaherald-horn.
Festival First Nowell
All:
Abbie Betinis (b. 1980)
ButslaveofdayIamnot–nay,
Hermistressstill,Iwield
Thecrystalsceptreofmymood,
Bearingmydream’swhiteshield.
Exultant,rapture-flooded,mad
Withmysticinnermirth,
Myheartholdsherstrangecarnival
Unseenofalltheearth.
Noël,noël,noël,noël!
“Heart’s Holiday,” by Grace Fallow Norton
(1876-1926)
arr. Dan Forrest (b. 1978)
ThefirstNowelltheangelsdidsay
Wastocertainpoorshepherdsinfieldsastheylay;
Infieldswheretheylay,keepingtheirsheep,
Onacoldwinter’snightthatwassodeep:
Nowell,Nowell,Nowell,Nowell,
BornistheKingofIsrael.
Women: Theylookedupandsawastar
shiningintheeastbeyondthemfar;
Men:
Andtotheearthitgavegreatlight,
andsoitcontinuedbothdayandnight.
Choironly:Nowell,Nowell,Nowell,Nowell,
BornistheKingofIsrael.
All:
Thenletusallwithoneaccord
Singpraisestoourheav’nlyLord
Thathathmadeheav’nandearthofnought,
andwithHisbloodmankindhathbought:
Nowell,Nowell,Nowell,Nowell,
BornistheKingofIsrael.
17th century English carol
arr. Colin T. Overland
The Sussex Carol
OnChristmasnightallpeoplesing,
tohearthenewstheangelsbring.
Newsofgreatjoy,newsofgreatmirth.
NewsofourmercifulKing’sbirth!
Whenfromoursinhesetusfree,
allfortogainourliberty?
Newsofgreatjoy,newsofgreatmirth.
NewsofourmercifulKing’sbirth!
Thenwhyshouldallonearthbesosad,
sinceourRedeemermadeusglad?
Newsofgreatjoy,newsofgreatmirth.
NewsofourmercifulKing’sbirth!
Whensindepartsbeforehisgrace,
thenlifeandhealthcomeinitsplace.
Angelsandmenwithjoyshallsing.
AllfortoseethenewbornKing.
Alloutofdarknesswehavelight,
whichmadetheangelssingthisnight:Halleluja!
Newsofgreatjoy,newsofgreatmirth.
GlorytoGod!Nowandforevermore,Amen!
Adinu
Sufi melody, arr. Shireen Abu-Khader,
André de Quadros (b. 1953)
Adinubidinilhubbi
Annatawaj-jahatraka’ibuhu
falhubbubdiniwaImani
Ifollowthereligionoflove
whereverloveisfound
forloveismyreligionandmyfaith.
Ibn 'Arabi (1165-1240)
Il est né, le Divin Enfant
Ilestné,ledivinenfant!
Jouezhautbois,résonnezmusettes.
Ilestné,ledivinenfant!
Chantonstous,sonavènement.
arr. Donna Gartman Schultz
Heisborn,thedivineChristchild!
Soundtheoboe,playtheharpanddrum.
Heisborn,thedivineChristchild!
Singweall,forhehascome.
Throughlongageswhichhavepassed,
prophetstoldoftheSavior’scoming;
Throughlongageswhichhavepassed,
wehaveawaitedthishappyday.
Ohowdelightful,Ohowsweet!
Ohowperfectarehisgraces.
Ohowdelightful,Ohowsweet!
Whatajoy,thispreciouschild!
Abarestableishishome,
Abitofstrawnowmakeshisbed;
Abarestableishishome,
ForourGod,suchahumbleplace.
Traditional French Carol
Carol of the Snow
Abbie Betinis Outofthebosomoftheair,
Outofthecloud-foldsofhergarmentsshaken,
Overthewoodlandsbrownandbare,
Overtheharvestfieldsforsaken,
Silent,andsoft,andslow,
Descendsthesnow.
Thisisthepoemoftheair,
Slowlyinsilentsyllablesrecorded;
Thisisthesecretofdespair,
Longinitscloudybosomhoarded,
Troubled,theskyreveals
Thegriefitfeels.
Evenasourburdensarereleased,
Lovinglylacedinsomedivineexpression,
Evenasthetroubledheartcriespeace,
Andinthewhitecountenancemakesconfession,
Alovesopuresotrue
Beginsanew.
Adapted from “Snowflakes”
H.W. Longfellow (1807-1882)
Love Came Down at Christmas
Philip Stopford (b. 1977)
LovecamedownatChristmas,
LovealllovelyLovedivine;
LovewasbornatChristmas,
Starandangelsgavethesign.
WorshipwetheGodhead,
Loveincarnate,lovedivine;
WorshipweourJesus:
Butwherewithforsacredsign?
Loveshallbeourtoken,
Lovebeyoursandlovebemine,
LovetoGodandallmen,
Loveforpleaandgiftandsign.
LovecamedownatChristmastime.
Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)
Franz Gruber (1787-1863)
arr. Shawn Kirchner (b. 1970)
Silent Night
Choir:StilleNacht!HeiligeNacht!
Allesschläft;einsamwacht
NurdastrautehochheiligePaar.
HolderKnabeimlockigenHaar,
SchlafinhimmlischerRuh!
Women:
All:
Silentnight!Holynight!
Allaresleeping;aloneandawake
Onlytheintimateholypair,
Lovelyboywithcurlyhair,
Sleepinheavenlypeace!
Silentnight,holynight!
SonofGod,love’spurelight,
radiant,beamsfromthyholyface
withthedawnofredeeminggrace,
Jesus,Lord,atthybirth.
Silentnight,holynight!
Wondrousstar,lendthylight,
Withtheangelsletussing
“Alleluia”toourKing,
“ChristtheSaviorisborn.”
Joseph Mohr (1792-1848)
Do you hear what I hear?
Saidthenightwindtothelittlelamb,
“DoyouseewhatIsee?
‘Wayupinthesky,littlelamb.
DoyouseewhatIsee?
Astar,astar,
Dancinginthenight,
withatailasbigasakite.”
Saidthelittlelambtotheshepherdboy,
“DoyouhearwhatIhear?
Ringingthruthesky,shepherdboy,
DoyouhearwhatIhear?
Asong,asong
highabovethetree,
Withavoiceasbigasthesea.”
Noel Regney (1922-2002)
Gloria Shayne (1923-2008)
Saidtheshepherdboytothemightyking,
“DoyouknowwhatIknow?
Inyourpalacewarm,mightyking,
DoyouknowwhatIknow?
AChild,aChild
shiversinthecold,
Letusbringhimsilverandgold.”
Saidthekingtothepeopleev’rywhere,
“ListentowhatIsay:
Prayforpeace,peopleev’rywhere!
ListentowhatIsay:
TheChild,theChild
sleepinginthenight,
Hewillbringusgoodnessandlight.”
In the bleak midwinter
John Michael Trotta (b. 1978)
Inthebleakmidwinter,frostywindmademoan,
Earthstoodhardasiron,waterlikeastone;
Snowhadfallen,snowonsnow,
Inthebleakmidwinter,longago.
HeavencannotholdHim,norearthsustain;
HeavenandearthshallfleeawaywhenHecomestoreign.
WhatcanIgiveHim,poorasIam?
IfIwereashepherd,Iwouldbringalamb;
IfIwereaWiseMan,Iwoulddomypart;
YetwhatIcanIgiveHim:givemyheart.
Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)
All my heart this night rejoices
Z. Randall Stroope (b. 1953)
Allmyheart,allthisnightrejoices,
AsIhearfarandnearsweetestangelvoices,
“Gloria,gloriainexcelsisDeo!”
Alltheair,andev’rywhere,“Gloria!”
Comeletusallbothgreatandsmallsing“Gloria!”
Hailthestarwherehopeisburning,“Gloria!”
LoveWhowithloveisyearning,
everyearning,“Gloria,gloria!”
Comeanddwellingloryforeverandever.
Faronhighinjoythatcanalternever.
DwellinthehouseofLoveforever,
everandever“Gloria!”
“Fröhlich soll mein Herze springen,” Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676)
Trans. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878)
The Sussex Mummers Christmas Carol
arr. Percy Grainger
Solo piano
Lucy E. Broadwood (1858-1929) likely heard this folk melody at the conclusion of
a public play with costumes in Sussex county, in the southeast of England. She published it
in a folksong collection, whereupon Percy Grainger discovered it and created this tender
arrangement. The seventh verse ends in a blessing:
God bless your house, your children too,
Your cattle and your store;
The Lord increase you day by day,
And give you more and more.
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Weihnachten
Frohlocket,ihrVölkeraufErden,
undpreisetGott!
DerHeilandisterschienen,
denderHerrverheissen.
ErhatseineGerechtigkeit
derWeltoffenbaret.
Halleluja!
Rejoice,yepeopleoftheearth,
andpraiseGod!
Thesavioriscome,
whomtheLordhaspromised.
Hehasrevealedhisjustice
totheworld.
Hallelujah!
Please stand during the brass fanfare to sing the concluding carol.
Hark! the herald-angels sing
All:
Felix Mendelssohn
Hark!theherald-angelssingGlorytothenewbornKing;
Peaceonearthandmercymild,Godandsinnersreconciled:
Joyfulallyenationsrise,Jointhetriumphoftheskies,
Withth’angelichostproclaim,ChristisborninBethlehem.
Hark!theherald-angelssingGlorytothenewbornKing!
Christ,byhighestheav’nadored,Christ,theeverlastingLord,
LateintimebeholdhimcomeOffspringofavirgin’swomb:
VeiledinfleshtheGodheadsee,Hailth’incarnateDeity!
Pleasedasmanwithmantodwell,Jesus,ourEmmanuel.
Hark!theherald-angelssingGlorytothenewbornKing!
Hailtheheav’n-bornprinceofPeace!HailtheSunofRighteousness!
Lightandlifetoallhebrings,Ris’nwithhealinginhiswings;
Mildhelayshisgloryby,Bornthatwenomoremaydie,
Borntoraisethesonsofearth,Borntogivethemsecondbirth.
Hark!theherald-angelssingGlorytothenewbornKing!
CHORAL E NSEMBLES AND VOCAL STUDIES AT G ONZAGA U NIVERSITY
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY CHOIRS AND VOCAL STUDIES is a comprehensive
program where excellence in performance intersects with academic rigor within an
inspiring community. Comprised of four ensembles—Concert Choir, Chamber Chorus,
Women’s Chorus, and Men’s Chorus—choirs are open to all students, regardless of
major: Gonzaga’s choirs thrive on the participation of both music majors and nonmajors, with non-majors included in every ensemble. Performances include
masterworksconcertswithprofessionalorchestraonmodernandperiodinstruments,
and performances explore interdisciplinary connections through collaborations with
Dance,Theatre,andVisualArtDepartments.
Global engagement is a center of education at Gonzaga University. Global music
initiatives include performance exchange tours, international residencies by Gonzaga
ensembles, and study abroad. Cultural exchange tours have included recent
performance tours to China, Austria, and Germany. In 2015, Gonzaga’s Chamber
Choruscompletedathree-weekresidencyatJaverianaUniversitiesinBogotáandCali,
Colombia, partnering with Colombian students and faculty in performances and
fostering intercultural exchange. In 2017, the Chamber Chorus will embark on a
residencyinZambia, Africa,buildinguponuniversitypartnerships.Beginningin2018,
GonzagawillofferasummerstudyabroadprogramformusicstudentsinGraz,Austria.
Students who desire to pursue a major in music may do so in music performance,
music composition, or music education, and students may also minor in music.
GraduatesofGonzaga’smusicdepartmentareactiveinthechoralprofessionasmusic
educators, church music directors and organists, arts administrators, and active
performers. Gonzaga students have successfully pursued graduate degrees, including
study at the University of Arizona, University of Minnesota, University of Oregon,
UniversityofWashington,andNewEnglandConservatoryofMusic.
Gonzaga’s Vocal Studies Program achieves rigorous instruction through its vocal
curriculumofdiction,pedagogy,andsongliterature;masterclasseswithprofessional
artists,studioclasses,recitals,andstudentsoloopportunitieswithorchestras.
Music department scholarships are available to all incoming students, regardless of
major, and they are awarded at various levels. Although the highest level is reserved
for music majors, Gonzaga recognizes the importance of the contributions of music
minorsandnon-majors:thosestudentswhowishtobeinvolvedwithmusicensembles
and lessons are eligible for scholarship awards that support such involvement.
Students involved with choral ensembles are also eligible for the competitive Lyle C.
Moore Choral Scholarships. These merit-based scholarships are offered to students
based on their musical excellence and academic success. In addition, the Marjory
Halvorson Vocal Scholarship is awarded to exceptional vocal performance students.
Students interested in applying for any choral-vocal scholarship should contact Dr.
[email protected].
P E RF O R ME R S
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CHORUS
KATIE KENKEL, STUDENT CONDUCTOR
EMILY BARVILLE, PIANO
SOPRANO
MargotAmalachandran
KyzylAtienza
AllyBarrosBarreto
MeganCarroll†
ChristinaChoi
MacyConant
RachaelGowen^
KathrynGraham
AveryJones†
HaleyMiller
KameaSandstrom
KourtneySchott
AllisonWalter
Biology,2020
Psychology,PublicRelations,2019
Biology,2020
Journalism,2018
Undeclared,2020
Communications,2019
Biology,Psychology,2019
Undeclared,2020
PublicRelations,2019
English,Communications,2019
Undeclared,2020
Accounting,2018
Nursing,2019
SOPRANO
AlexisBrown
AshleyBurk
MeghanCarlos
DawnIsherwood
TiahJohnson
RileyKvarda
AmandaLeasure
HayleyRauch
MeganShultz
BelleSherry
AlexisSmith
MakenzieSpiller
JaeWhitney
I
Bothell,WA
MountVernon,WA
Bellevue,WA
LasVegas,NV
Beaverton,OR
Denver,CO
Portland,OR
GlenEllyn,IL
Scappoose,OR
Redmond,WA
Fernley,NV
Broadview,MT
Billings,MT
II
Nursing,2019
Undecided,2020
Biology,2020
Music,2017
CriminalJustice,2019
EnvironmentalStudies,Music,2019
Biology,2020
Business,2019
MusicEducation,2019
Psychology,2018
EnvironmentalStudies,2019
PublicRelations,2016
PoliticalScience,History,2019
†denoteschoircouncilleadership
^denotessoloist
Rocklin,CA
Boulder,CO
BattleGround,WA
SantaBarbara,CA
Denver,CO
Snohomish,WA
HarkerHeights,TX
Redmond,WA
LakeTapps,WA
Spokane,WA
Wailuku,HI
Porland,OR
Newcastle,WY
ALTO
AlexisAshe
KatrinaBaber†
GiannaBacher
HollyEbel
IsabelFrohnhofer
NatlieHittmeier
ZoeJaspers
MonicaKastilani
CarmenLeslie
SydneyLowe
FrancesMinigan
JuliaRegalbuto^
LaurenSchaefer
AbigailStroh^
EmilyTimm
EmmaWinkelman
EnvironmentalStudies,2019
ComputerScience,2019
UndecidedArtsandSciences,2020
Nursing,2020
English,2020
Psychology,2019
Chemistry,2020
Communications,2020
Biology,2020
SpecialEducation,2020
Broadcasting,ElectronicMedia,2020
English,2019
Sociology,2020
ElectricalEngineering,2020
Psychology,2019
Communications,2019
Boulder,CO
MercerIsland,WA
Carlsbad,CA
Shoreline,WA
NewYork,NY
Mansfield,IL
Wenatchee,WA
RedwoodCity,CA
Bellevue,ID
Moraga,CA
Sonoma,CA
SantaClara,CA
Glendora,CA
Bozeman,MT
Seattle,WA
Reno,NV
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY MEN’S CHORUS
KEITH WHITLOCK, CONDUCTOR
MasonDellutsi
DerekDunkin
NelsEvens
RourkeMackey
JacobMcLain
JoePanchessen
CameronSummers
JosephSyren
MatthewWilliams
TobyWilson
ComputerScience,2020
CriminalJustice,Sociology,2019
Environ.Studies,Elem.Ed.,2020
MechanicalEngineering,2018
MusicComposition,2018
Environ.Studies,Music,2018
PublicRelations,2018
Business,2020
Undeclared,Engineering,2020
Communications,2018
Annacortes,WA
Quincy,WA
Petersburg,AK
WestHollywood,CA
Kennewick,WA
Napa,CA
SantaMonica,CA
Anchorage,AK
Gresham,OR
Belton,TX
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR
CELESTE JOHNSON, PIANO
SOPRANO
MollyBoca
HaleyCharlton†
MelissaDavies
MaddieDellinger^
MariaFarrier
MarenFleming
TeresaHalsey†
ErikaHarper
BriannaKangas
MorganSchindele
MakennaSellers†*^
KellySweeney
AnnieStanger^
MaddieUlery
LeighaWarner†
VocalPerformance,English,2018
MusicEducation,2018
Psychology,2019
PoliticalScience,2019
InternationalRelations,French,2017
Business,2020
VocalPerformance,2017
PublicRelations,Promotions,2017
Undecided,2020
Psychology,2018
EnvironmentalStudies,2017
Biology,2018
MusicEducation,2019
Business,2020
Accounting,2017
Scottsdale,AZ
Monument,CO
Denver,CO
Lynnwood,WA
Centennial,CO
Danville,CA
Concord,CA
Centennial,CO
UniversityPlace,WA
Chandler,AZ
Billings,MT
Seattle,WA
Kirkland,WA
Glendora,CA
Eagle,ID
ALTO
EmilyBarville
KayleeBossé
IsabellaBraganza^
RyannBruno†^
KaylaBuchmeier
McKennaEmmerich
ChristinaHeid
KatieKenkel*^
JordanMartinez
ZabelleMessick
AnnaMuhich^
LillyMoyer
AmandaRood^
AndreaTimm
SandraVance†
EmmaWatanabe
MusicEducation,2018
English,2020
Undecided,2020
Finance,2018
Communications,2019
Business,2017
Biology,2018
MusicEducation,2017
MusicEd.,VocalPerform.,2019
VocalPerformance,2020
Biology,2017
Nursing,VocalPerformance,2019
VocalPerformance,2017
Music,2017
Psychology,2018
Accounting,2017
*denotessectionleader
†denoteschoircouncilleadership
^denotessoloist
SpokaneValley,WA
SanDiego,CA
Yakima,WA
Camas,WA
BainbridgeIsland,WA
ColumbiaFalls,MT
Vancouver,WA
Elburn,IL
Lawrence,KS
Salem,OR
LakeTapps,WA
McCall,ID
Spokane,WA
Seattle,WA
Newberg,OR
Issaquah,WA
TENOR
KyleBowman†
AidenBrown
NickChambers
AndrewContreras^
MitchDavey*^
NicholasFergusonFritschler^
JaylunHutchison
RoryLoe
FrancisMana-ay
MichaelMcAtee
DanielMobley
KylePoje
TannerRookard
JohnTomassi
DavidTyree
JoeyUnderwood
EngineeringManagement,2018
Undeclared,2020
MusicEducation,2018
Psychology,2019
VocalPerform.,Pre-Med,2017
MechanicalEngineering,2019
PoliticalScience,2020
MechanicalEngineering,2019
Mathematics,2017
Business,2019
EngineeringManagement,2019
Philosophy,2017
Chemistry,2019
Philosophy,2017
Psychology,2018
Business,2019
Glendale,AZ
Tacoma,WA
GigHarbor,WA
Phoenix,AZ
Spokane,WA
PortAngeles,WA
Tacoma,WA
PostFalls,ID
Puyallup,WA
Austin,TX
Glendale,AZ
Spanaway,WA
E.Wenatchee,WA
Portland,OR
Parker,CO
Phoenix,AZ
BASS
DavidBarnes
NicholasBraukmann†*^
CkyrroCarlos
JaronFuglie
BillGoodwin
AndrewKelley^
PeterJones
IanLoe
VincentLopez
JimmyMcGinley
SeanMorton
BenSatterlee
JimmySherman
CarlosVazquezBaur
MechanicalEngineering,2019
Biology,2017
Business,2019
Theater,2019
Biochemistry,2019
MechanicalEngineering,2019
Communications,2019
MusicComp.,Broadcasting2017
English,2017
MusicComposition,2018
CivilEngineering,2017
PoliticalScience,2019
ComputerScience,2017
CivilEngineering,2019
Bellevue,WA
Portland,OR
Pomona,CA
Atascadero,CA
LakeOswego,OR
Albany,OR
Orinda,CA
PostFalls,ID
WestCovina,CA
Ridgefield,WA
HighlandsRanch,CO
Boise,ID
IdahoFalls,ID
SanteFe,NM
INSTRUMENTALISTS
Flute
ChristinaChoi,2020
Clarinet
NicholasFergusonFritschler,2019
Oboe
MeganShultz,2019
Percussion
MartyZyskowski
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHORUS
SOPRANO
ALTO
HaleyCharlton
MelissaDavies
MaddieDellinger
MariaFarrier
TeresaHalsey
MakennaSellers
AnnieStanger
LeighaWarner
RyannBruno
McKennaEmmerich
KatieKenkel
JordanMartinez
ZabelleMessick
AmandaRood
AndreaTimm
TENOR
BASS
AidenBrown
AndrewContreras
MitchDavey
NicholasFergusonFritschler
RoryLoe
FrancisMana-ay
DavidTyree
DavidBarnes
NicholasBraukmann
BillGoodwin
IanLoe
SeanMorton
BenSatterlee
JimmySherman
SPOKANE BRASS QUINTET
EricMoe,trumpet
AndyPlamondon,trumpet
CaseyTraver,horn
RossHolcombe,trombone
SkylerJohnson,tuba
GONZAGA BRASS ENSEMBLE
ROBERT SPITTAL, CONDUCTOR
Trumpet
Horn
JosephPanchesson
LisaSousa
MichaelLenke
EdenGlassner
RemyDePlanche
SeanHowland
DanielErickson
MatthewRepplier
Trombone
JerryOlson
TaylorRitchie
CarsonStowell
Tuba
JonahGuerrero
JonathanThurman
P E RF O R ME R B I O G RA P HI ES
WithastyledescribedaseloquentbytheBaltimoreSun,
pianistCelesteJohnsonisdeeplyinspiredbytheunique
powerofwordsandmusicfunctioninginartistictandem
and constantly seeks diverse opportunities as a
collaborativeperformer.AresidentofSpokane,WA,she
is on staff in the vocal departments of Gonzaga and
WhitworthuniversitiesandisinvolvedwithOperaCoeur
d’Alene and Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. This
summer, she was the recipient of the Atlantic Music
Festival’s Apprentice Opera Coach Fellowship. Celeste
completed a Master of Music degree in vocal
accompanying at the Peabody Conservatory in 2014,
where she studied with Eileen Cornett, and a Bachelor of Music from Baylor
Universityin2011,studyingwithJaneAbbott-Kirk.
RobertSpittalisProfessorofMusicandconductorofthe
WindSymphonyatGonzagaUniversity.Anaccomplished
conductor and composer, Dr. Spittal is in demand to
conduct bands and orchestras in the United States and
Canada and has led performances by the Spokane
Symphony,ClarionBrass,SpokaneYouthOrchestra,and
Spokane Area Children’s Chorus. His compositions for
band,orchestra,andchamberensemblesareperformed
and recorded worldwide by professional, academic and
community ensembles, and are published by Boosey &
Hawkes,HalLeonardCo.,andMaestroandFoxMusic.
Keith Whitlock is currently the director of choirs at
Gonzaga Preparatory School in Spokane, Washington
where he directs their four choirs. He is also an adjunct
orofessor at Gonzaga University where he directs the
Men’s Chorus. He has recently taught at Eastern
Washington University where he taught classes in
Advanced Conducting and Music Appreciation. Before
moving to Spokane, Dr. Whitlock was the Director of
Music & Arts at First Presbyterian Church of San Diego,
where he directed the Westminster Choir in their
traditional services and major seasonal presentations in
collaborationwithmembersoftheSanDiegoSymphony.
He was also the Director of Choral Activities at Grand
Canyon University for seven years and has taught at public high schools in Santa
Barbara,CA. Timothy Westerhausisanactiveconductor,educator,tenor,
and pianist, and he seeks to combine musical scholarship,
technical excellence, and expressive artistry in performance.
Hehasconductedcollegiateandprofessionalensemblesinthe
United States and Europe; his teaching activities span from
universities to national music organizations; and his solo
appearancesastenorandkeyboardistencompassmusicfrom
theBaroquetomoderneras.
As a conductor, Dr. Westerhaus is the director of choirs and
vocal studies at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.
In2014,hewasappointedmusicdirectoroftheCathedralof
St.JohntheEvangelistanddirectstheSt.John’sMusicSeries.
HehasservedasassistantchorusmasteroftheOregonBach
Festival, and he conducted a variety of choral ensembles at
Boston University from 2005 to 2010. He has founded
professional ensembles, including the Boston-based chamber
orchestra and choir Bridge Ensemble and the Incendo Music Ensemble, a chamber orchestra in
Spokane.HehasledtoursinAustria,Germany,Colombia,andtheUnitedStates.
Dr. Westerhaus has performed in several capacities with renowned conductor, Helmuth Rilling:
he sings in the Oregon Bach Festival Berwick Chorus and has sung as a soloist for Mr. Rilling’s
masterclasses;hestudiedconductingwithMr.RillingattheFestival;andin2009,Dr.Westerhaus
assisted Kathy Saltzman Romey in preparing the Festivalensemble Stuttgart chorus for its
EuropeanpremiereofSven-DavidSandström’sMessiah.HewasrecentlyaConductingFellowof
theInternationalConductorExchangePrograminSouthKoreain2016.
Asaneducator,Dr.Westerhausteachescoursesinconducting,choralmethods,andsacredmusic
atGonzagaUniversity.HeservesastheNorthwestAmericanChoralDirectorsAssociationchairfor
University Repertoire and Standards. He conducts the festival chorus of Music Ministry Alive, a
sacred music institute for youth in St. Paul, and he regularly serves as a choral clinician,
adjudicator, and speaker at festivals and conventions. He reviews new compositions for the
NationalAssociationofPastoralMusicians;hehaspublishedarticlesinPastoralMusicandtheGIA
Quarterly;andhecontributedanalysestoAnnHowardJonesin“AnalyzingtheChoral-Orchestral
Score.” Recent publications and presentations include “Ildebrando Pizzetti’s Messa di Requiem"
and“ExploringBach'sChoir:ConnectingVocalPedagogy,Leadership,andPerformancePractice.”
Asatenor,Dr.WesterhaushassungasasoloistattheIdahoBachFestivalunderthedirectionof
JeffreyThomas,onBostonPublicRadio’sBachcantataseries,andwithprofessionalchoruses.In
professional and collegiate ensembles, he has sung in Germany, Italy, Ireland, and Norway. The
2016-17seasonincludesperformanceswithVoxHumana,theprofessionalchamberchoirbased
inDallas,andMozart’sRequiemwiththePalouseChoralSociety.
As a pianist and harpsichordist, Dr. Westerhaus performs solo and chamber recitals; he has
performed concertos with professional orchestras, and he regularly leads Baroque ensembles
from the continuo keyboard. He has led two baroque ensembles in residence at Gonzaga
University.In2008,heperformedasguestorganistatSaintPeter’sBasilicainRome.
Dr.Westerhausreceivedhisformalmusicdegreeswithhighesthonors.Hereceivedhismaster’s
and doctoral degrees in choral conducting from Boston University, where he studied with Ann
HowardJones,DennisShrock,JoshuaRifkin,andJeremyYudkin.Heholdsabachelor’sdegreein
liturgicalmusicfromtheUniversityofSaintThomas,wherehestudiedwithAngelaBroeker.His
dissertationexplorestheBaroqueRequiemMassattheImperialHabsburgCourtinVienna.
B UIL DIN G THE F UTURE OF G ONZAGA M USIC
W ITH Y OU
Inspring2017,constructionontheMyrtleWoldsonPerformanceArtsCenterwillbegin.
Thiswillserveasadynamiccenterforinnovativeperformanceinmusic,theatre,and
danceforGonzagaandtheInlandNorthwest.ThemusicalfutureforSpokaneisbright
withthisfacility,whichincludesaconcerthallandrecitalhall.
WearedeeplygratefulforMs.Woldson’sgift,ensuringtwooutstandingvenuesfor
musicalartistryatGonzaga.Currentplans,however,donotaccountforequippingthe
Centerwithinstruments,suchasperformancepianos.Weareseekingyoursupport.
TheCandlelightChristmasConcertsfeatureaSteinway9’GrandPiano,generously
donatedforuseinthisseriesbytheSteinwayPianoGallery.Wearegratefulespeciallyto
KevinRindlisbacherandRyanCrossetteformakingthispossible.Aninstrumentofthis
qualitycantransformourstudents’performanceintoinspirationalart.
MusicofthetransformativelevelthatGonzagaandSpokanedeserverequires
instrumentsthatarecapableofartistry.ThenewWoldsonPerformingArtsCenterwill
requiretwoSteinway9’GrandPianosatacostof$165,000each.Ifyouenjoyedthis
performanceandcansupportourfuturetogether,pleasetalkwithamusicdepartment
representativeorconductorTimothyWesterhausaftertheconcert,oremail
[email protected].
I N G RATITUDE
Wearethankfulforthegeneroussupportofthefollowingpeople,
whohavemadetonight’sconcertpossible:
CherylCarney,AdministrativeAssistant
ColleenMcLean,AdministrativeAssistant
SandyHank,FacultyServices
KaraHertz,AlumniRelations
GonzagaPhysicalPlant
KnightsandSetons,concerthospitality
GonzagaUniversityChoirCouncils
MusicDepartmentStudentEmployees
JimTevenan,SpokanePublicRadio
AmyPorter,DarnellePreston:VoiceFaculty
ChrisGrant,PercussionFaculty
EmilyBarville,GonzagaChoirsIntern
GonzagaMusicDepartmentFaculty
JudyApplebaum,florist
DonWeber,St.AloysiusChurch
JohnBenham,recordingengineer
BobLyons,SJ,KAGURadio
MeganPhillips,SpokaneFireDepartment
TomKuntz,pianotechnician
Gonzaga University Choirs Mission Statement
GonzagaUniversityChoirsseekartisticexpressionthroughchoralexcellence
todeliverpassionate,imaginativeperformances
thatmoveaudiences,sparktheimagination,
andcreateasenseofaweandwonder.
Weadvocateforchoralartsamongsingersofallagesbecause
webelievethatchoralmusicinspirescreativity,
itbondshumanstogetherincommunity,
anditbuildsbridgesbetweencultures.
GonzagaUniversityChoirsneedsyoursupporttocontinue
itsmissionofchoralperformanceandadvocacy.
Fundingisparticularlyneededtosupportperformanceandrecruitingtours,
hostinghighschoolchoralfestivals,collaboratingwithprofessionalmusicians,and
purchasingmusic.
PleaseconsideradonationbeforetheNewYear.
ScantheQRcodetotheleftand:
• Click“I’dliketochoosemyareasofsupport.”
• Under“FundNotListed,”enter“Choir.”
Thankyouforyoursupport!
GONZAGA U NIVERSITY C HOIRS PERFORMANCES SPRING 2017
February24-26-TBA
March3-5–TBA
BlackHistoryMonthCelebrationConcert
Men’sChorus,Women’sChorus,andConcertChoir
ArgentinaCross-ContinentalConcert
InternationalConductorExchangeProgram
EmilianoLinares,GuestConductor,Argentina
ChamberChorus,TimothyWesterhaus
Saturday,April30,2017
SpringMasterworksConcert:Mozart&Luminosity*
W.A.Mozart,GreatMassinCminor,KV427
JamesWhitbourn,Luminosity
CathedralofSt.JohntheEvangelist,3:00pm
ConcertChoir,IncendoMusicEnsemble
May6,8pmandMay7,3pm “ThePoweroftheHumanVoice”
SpokaneSymphonyOrchestra,ChamberChorus
RalphVaughanWilliams,SerenadetoMusic
GiuseppiVerdi,Requiem
*=Ticketsrequired:https://commerce.cashnet.com/gonzagamusic
Forconcertinformation,pleasecall(509)313-6733
orvisitwww.gonzaga.edu/music
FollowGonzagaUniversityChoirsonFaceBook:
ScantheQRCodeBelowand“Like”us!
Love shall be our token,
Love be yours and love be mine,
Love came down at Christmastime.