Presents

Harris Center

Saturday, December 9, 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 10, 2:00 p.m.

Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College

Thursday, December 14, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 15, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 16, 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 17, 2:00 p.m.

www.placerpops.com

Now in his fourteenth year as Artistic/Musical Director of the Placer Pops Chorale, Lorin Miller brings a distinguished background as a solo performer, music educator and choral director. He currently serves on the voice faculty of William Jessup University. In addition to his work with the Chorale, Lorin serves as Executive

Musical Director and co-founder of A Gift of the Heart, a Placer County performing arts organization benefiting local charities. A California native, Lorin grew up in Grass Valley, where he developed a deep love of music. He holds an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in Humanities, with a music performance concentration. After graduation, he produced, recorded and toured with a solo album before pursuing film scoring at UCLA. Following his successful career in Hollywood television production, Lorin returned to this area and to his love of music. Lorin has been a soloist with the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra, and he has performed nationally and internationally, throughout Europe and Asia, in a variety of styles from Bach to Broadway. This extensive solo career has included European tours with the A Gift of the Heart outreach program to Slovenia each year from 2009 through 2017, and with the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra to Vienna, Prague, Budapest and Munich in the summer of 2004. Lorin led the Placer Pops Chorale on a successful European singing tour to Barcelona, Spain, in July of 2014, following an equally rewarding four-city singing tour of Ireland in July of 2012. In June 2017, the Placer Pops Chorale did a concert tour of Slovenia, in the spectacular lower Alps. The Chorale was part of a European celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, and thoroughly enjoyed bringing a taste of America to that beautiful country.

Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has become a cornerstone of the community, meeting the needs of those it serves by providing quality education, enriching lives and helping businesses thrive. Placer Pops Chorale is proud to have been affiliated with this distinguished academic institution since our choral group was formed in 1991. We thank Sierra College for its longtime support and for providing us with rehearsal space in the Music Building throughout the school year, as well as performance space at Dietrich Theatre in December and May.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), at Sierra College, provides a unique learning opportunity for lifelong students who are eager to explore traditional and new areas of knowledge – without the stress of tests or grades. The OLLI program offers a wide

variety of courses, all designed to keep minds and bodies active. This program is funded in part by a grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation. There are 120 OLLIs nationally, and Sierra College is one of only four community colleges to receive such a grant. Placer Pops Chorale is delighted to be affiliated with this outstanding program!

The Placer Pops Chorale, led by Artistic/Musical Director Lorin Miller, showcases professional-quality, highly entertaining choral music. This auditioned group, with its own orchestra, puts on two major concert series each year, in May and in December, along with special appearances

and benefit performances, including the annual, free A Gift of the Heart “Homeland” concert, celebrating the 4th of July. Sung entirely from memory, the Chorale’s repertoire represents a variety of styles, with a strong emphasis on the popular music of the last 75 years, including the best of Broadway and Hollywood. Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Chorale attracts talented singers of all ages to the group, and draws scores of music lovers to its dynamic concerts – often sold out weeks in advance. Under Lorin’s inspired leadership, the Chorale has become known for its varied and innovative programs. Enhanced by sparkling performance attire and creative staging, the Chorale consistently delivers a magical theater experience.

Please turn off or mute your cell phones. Unauthorized use of

cameras or recording devices is prohibited during performances.

Food and beverages are not allowed in the theatre. Curtain times are

prompt and, as a courtesy to our audience and performers, late

arrivals will be seated by an usher at an appropriate time.

Spring Concert Harris Center Friday, May 18, Sunday, May 20 Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College Friday, May 4, Saturday, May 5, Sunday, May 6 20% discount on Harris Center tickets if

purchased prior to January 31st.

Placer Pops Scholarship Program

We are excited and proud to announce the new Placer

Pops Scholarship Program! With funds secured

through donations and fundraisers, such as the Big

Day of Giving, we are providing four young people

with funding to pursue their musical dreams. For 2018,

we are giving four scholarships:

Three $800 scholarships to students, ages 12-17, for vocal music training.

One $2,500 scholarship to a high school senior or to a student currently

enrolled in a vocal education program at a college or university.

For more information about our scholarship program and/or to donate to the

program, please visit the Placer Pops website at www.placerpops.com.

Thank you for your support of this terrific new Pops program!

Janet Riswold

Kaitlin Sitton

Sue Stushek

Marsha von Dessonneck

Lucille Putnam,

Section Leader

Alto 2

Sue Bradlee

Marian Caldwell

Robin Haney

Dena Kouremetis

Kay Law

Peggy Mabes

Margit Miller

Noël Shusted

Linda Snelling

Kathy Triolo

MaryEllen Vogt

Lynne Wetzel

Kelli Wheeler,

Section Leader

Tenor 1

Yvonne Armstrong

Phillip Cuneo

Joan Griffin

Guy Pilgrim

Richard "Rick" Rodgers

Tenor 2

Michael Kranz

Don Roberts

Michael Siegel

David Seagraves,

Section Leader

Baritones

Paul Boisvert

Dana Caldwell

Al Loeffler

Rick Marshall

Dick Maxey

Soprano 1

Elizabeth Allen

Debbie Astle

Shannon Beam

Nancy Bowman

Kristin Knotts

Shawn McCoy

Joyce Scolnick

Vivian Baughman,

Section Leader

Soprano 2

Jamie Bobolis

Debby Brown

Kathy Bryant

Donna Chabrier

Julie Cuneo

Janette Johnson

Lorraine Keeffe

Ronda Pearce

Tiana Peterson

Alexis Rosenau

Patrice Rosenau

Jaymie Sanfilippo-

Sherrard

Barbara Sawyer

Terrie Jaramillo,

Section Leader

Alto 1

Kathy Adams (Parke)

Ginger Holzknecht

Lori Hall

Sarah Knotts

Sandy Lewis

Tina Moore

Marissa Pilgrim

Jeff Riswold

Tony Roberts

Glenn Tsukimura

Jason Welch

Mike Johnston,

Section Leader

Orchestra

Andrew Curteman - percussion Linda Glenwinkel, Keys Oksana Grinevich, Cello Brad Hammett, Trombone Urban Kolar, Trumpet Alan Koshiyama, Keys Mark Leftridge, Drums Patricia Leftridge, Piano Scott Leftridge, Bass Alice Lenaghan, Flute Dan McCrossen, Trumpet Angelina Mejia, Horn Robert Rogers, Clarinet/Alto Sax Danny Sandoval - tenor sax Bill Sidney, Tenor Sax Anna Silchuk, Violin Chris Sunahara, Oboe

Rehearsal Pianist:

Patricia Leftridge

Choreography:

Jeff Teague

Sound:

Jeremy Hass

Stage Manager:

Sharon Greenhagen

Graphic Design:

Keith D. Vogt

Viren R. Patel, DD, APC 6610 Folsom-Auburn Rd., Suite 8, Folsom, CA

916.988.3402 www.vrpateldds.com

PPC Entertainment President: Becky Heieck Secretary: Greg Flessing Artistic Director: Lorin Miller Members: Glenn Tsukimura, MaryEllen Vogt Placer Pops Chorale Council President: Glenn Tsukimura Vice President: Debbie Astle Secretary: Robin Haney Chorale Administrator: Lynne Wetzel

Council Members

Vivian Baughman Don Roberts

Debby Brown Barbara Sawyer

Terrie Jaramillo Dave Seagraves

Mike Johnston Kelli Wheeler

Sandy Lewis

Lucille Putnam

Janet Riswold

The Placer Pops Chorale seeks community-minded supporters who are willing and able to

make financial contributions to the Chorale. Your gifts will enable us to continue producing the

high-quality concerts which have made us a favorite in the Sacramento region, by helping defray

the costs of purchasing music, hiring musicians, and renting venues. In addition, your gifts also

help support the scholarship program we have instituted for worthy young musicians in the

region.

The Placer Pops Chorale is a nonprofit organization and your donations are tax deductible. You

may go to our website, www.placerpops.com, where you will find a “Donate” button, which

enables you to give online using a debit or credit card. If you would like to donate by mail, please

make your check payable to Placer Pops Chorale, write 'DONATION' in the memo and send to:

Placer Pops Chorale, P.O. Box 7237, Auburn, CA 95604-7237.

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on May 3, 2018

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May 3, 2018

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Arranged and Orchestrated

by David T. Clydesdale

Soloist: Tony Roberts and Joyce Scolnick

Winter Wonderland with Let It Snow Arranged and Orchestrated

by David T. Clydesdale

Soloist: Lorin Miller and Ronda Pearce

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Words and Music by Haven Gillespie

and J. Fred Coots

Arranged by David T. Clydesdale

Sleigh Ride

Arranged and Orchestrated by

David T. Clydesdale

Soloist: Guy Pilgrim

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Words by Hugh Martin

Music by Ralph Blane

Arranged by Molly Ijames

Small Group: Debbie Astle, Vivian

Baughman, Shannon Beam, Sue Bradlee,

Nancy Bowman, Donna Chabrier, Julie

Cuneo, Phillip Cuneo, Robin Haney,

Terrie Jaramillo, Kristin Knotts, Sarah

Knotts, Dena Kouremetis, Al Loeffler,

Rick Marshall, Shawn McCoy, Tina

Moore, Guy Pilgrim, Marissa Pilgrim,

Jeff Riswold, Don Roberts, Tony Roberts,

Rick Rodgers, Joyce Scolnick, Noel

Shusted, Michael Siegel, Kaitlin Sitton,

Glen Tsukimura, Jason Welch,

Lynne Wetzel, Kelli Wheeler

The Prayer

Words and Music by Carole Bayer Sager

and David Foster

Arranged and Orchestrated by Lari Gross

Small Group: Shannon Beam, Donna

Chabrier, Phillip Cuneo, Kristin Knotts,

Lorin Miller, Guy Pilgrim, Rick Rodgers,

Joyce Scolnick

INTERMISSION

Gloria

Words and Music by David Hamilton

Arranged by David Hamilton

Sing We Now

Words and Music by Phil Barfoot

and Rebecca J. Peck

Arranged and Orchestrated by Lari Gross

Glow

Words and Music by Brett Eldredge

and Ross Copperman

Arranged by Ed Lojeski

Small Group: Phillip Cuneo, Terrie

Jaramillo, Tiana Peterson, Guy Pilgrim,

Marissa Pilgrim, Don Roberts, Joyce

Scolnick, Jason Welch

Counting Down to Christmas

Words and Music by Benj Pasek

and Justin Paul

Arranged by Greg Gilpin

Scholarship Winner Soloists:

Baysia McCollam, Julia Rehwald,

Maya Seagraves, Hailey Leoni LeRoy

Smith

The Christmas Song

Music/Lyrics by Mel Torme

and Robert Wells

Arranged by Mark Hayes

Celtic Christmas Blessing with

Silent Night, Holy Night

Created by Daniel Semsen

and Deborah Craig-Claar

Arranged and Orchestrated

by Daniel Semsen

Small Group: Elizabeth Allen, Debbie

Astle, Vivian Baughman, Sue Bradlee,

Julie Cuneo, Robin Haney,

Tiana Peterson, Alexis Rosenau

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Arranged by Dan Forrest

The First Noel

Arranged by Dan Forrest

Joy to the World!

Words by Isaac Watts

New Music: Author Unknown

Arranged by David Binion & B.J. Davis

Soloist: Kristin Knotts

Small Group: Sarah Knotts,

Joyce Scolnick, Lynne Wetzel

The Wexford Carol with I Wonder as I Wander Created by Daniel Semsen

and Deborah Craig-Claar

Arranged and Orchestrated

by Daniel Semsen

Soloist: Rick Rodgers

A Pentatonix Christmas

Arranged by Mark Brymer

Small Group: Donna Chabrier,

Phillip Cuneo, Kristin Knotts, Sarah

Knotts, Al Loeffler, Tony Roberts, Tiana

Peterson, Guy Pilgrim, Marissa Pilgrim,

Jason Welch

A Holly Jolly Christmas Medley

Arranged and Orchestrated

by David T. Clydesdale

Small Group: Sue Bradlee, Kelli Wheeler,

Donna Chabrier, Ronda Pearce,

Nancy Bowman, Guy Pilgrim, Rick

Rodgers, Tony Roberts, Michael Siegel,

Glenn Tsukimura, Jason Welch

Jingle Bells

Words and Music by James Pierpont

Arranged by Jack Gold and Marty Paich

Choral Adaptation by Mark Hayes

Believe

Words and Music by Alan Silvestri

and Glen Ballard

Arranged by Mark Hayes

Soloists: Elizabeth Allen, Phillip Cuneo,

Tiana Peterson