Wed. Dec. 22, 2021 7:30p.m.

Concert Hall

  • Runtime

    Approx. 1hr - 15mins

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Patrons are requested to silence cell phones and other electronic devices during performances.

The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not allowed in this venue.

This performance is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center.

Program

As part of its Side by Side education program, The Washington Chorus is pleased to be joined by Duke Ellington School of the Arts Concert Choir for these performances.

  • Fanfare, J. David Moore
  • Once in Royal David's City, H. J. Gauntlett, arr. David Willcocks
    Deena Tumeh, soprano (Dec. 19)
    Penelope Hough, soprano (Dec. 21)
    Brenna McFarland, soprano (Dec. 22)
  • Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Julian Wachner
  • Trilogy for Christmas, arr. Jerry Brubaker
  • Only in Sleep, Ēriks Ešenvalds
    Jane Recker, soprano
  • O Come All Ye Faithful, J. F. Wade, arr. David Willcocks
  • Tomorrow Shall Be Dancing Day, John Gardner
  • Nativity Carol, Robert Shafer
  • Flourishes, Carlyle Sharpe
  • Preparing for the Prince of Peace, Music by Michael W. Brinkman, arr. J. David Moore
    Conor Kelly, baritone
  • Glory to that New-Born King, John W. Work
  • Mary Had a Baby, Roland Carter
    Aundi Marie Moore, soprano
  • The Dream Isaiah Saw, Glenn L. Rudolph
  • Silent Night, Franz Gruber
    Rebekah Bridges, soprano 
  • We Wish You a Merry Christmas, John Campbell, arr. J. David Moore 

Meet the Artists

Program Notes

Terms and Conditions

All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

Staff

The Washington Chorus Leadership

Board of Trustees

Stephen Marc Beaudoin, Executive Director, Ex-Officio

Donald J. Borut, Treasurer

Jharry Breed

Peter Clunie

Taylor Cortright

Jeri Darling

Shannon Finney

Catherine French

Nancy Ortmeyer Kuhn, Chorus President, Ex-Officio

Lisa McLane

Kara Morrissey, Board Chair

Anthony Salvi-Exner

Eugene Rogers, Artistic Director, Ex-Officio

John Shakow

Griha Singla

Alan Taffel

Sam Zhao, Secretary

Knight Kiplinger, Chairman Emeritus

Dianne Peterson, Executive Director Emerita

Staff

Eugene Rogers, Artistic Director

Jonathan King, Interim Associate Conductor

Wei-Han Wu, Accompanist

Stephen Beaudoin, Executive Director

Emma Moores, Deputy Director

Caroline Webb, Chief Development Officer 

Robert Schroyer, Director of Production & Community

Lauren Schick O’Connell, Donor and Patron Services Manager

Marcia Porter, Accounting Manager

Staff for the Concert Hall

Director of ProductionKate Roberts

Master TechnicianZach Boutilier*

Master TechnicianMichael Buchman *

Head UsherCathy Crocker*

Treasurer, Box OfficeDeborah Glover*

Master TechnicianPaul Johannes*

Master TechnicianApril King*

Theater ManagerAllen V. McCallum Jr.*

Master TechnicianJohn Ottaviano*

Master TechnicianArielle Qorb*

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*Represented by ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers.

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The box office at the Kennedy Center is represented by I.A.T.S.E, Local #868.

Steinway Piano Gallery is the exclusive area representative of Steinway & Sons and Boston pianos, the official pianos of the Kennedy Center.

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The technicians at the Kennedy Center are represented by Local #22, Local #772,  and Local #798 I.A.T.S.E., AFL-CIO-CLC, the professional union of theatrical technicians.

Thank You Supporters

The Washington Chorus wishes to thank the following organizations for their major support.

The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

The Clark-Winchcole Foundation

The Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

ExxonMobil Foundation

The Greater Washington Community Foundation Arts Forward Fund

HMF Beaudoin Family Foundation

The Kiplinger Foundation

KPMG, Presenting Sponsor of the Side by Side chorus education program

Robert and Dee Leggett Foundation

The Meredith Foundation

The National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts

Small Business Administration

Willard Inter-Continental Hotel

The Washington Chorus wishes to thank the donors who help the organization fulfill its mission of presenting excellent choral music throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area, and before international audiences. We are deeply grateful to these donors for their outstanding generosity. (The following donor lists reflect contributions received between July 1, 2020, and November 1, 2021. If names have been inadvertently misspelled or left off, please accept our apologies and contact TWC at 202-342-6221.)

Millennium Baton Level

Ann M. and Knight A. Kiplinger

Anonymous

Platinum Baton Level

Thayer and Kevin Baine

Rachel and Tim Burns

Hand in Hand Fund

David A. Klaus

Dr. Sachiko Kuno

Barbara and Richard McMillan

Gold Baton Level

Stephen Beaudoin and Joseph Strasser

Don and Carol Borut

Jharry and Alice Breed

Taylor Cortright and Robert Volmer

Jeri Darling and Lloyd Raines

Pamela and Chris Denby

Maury Devine

Judd Kessler and Carol Farris

Ben Gitterman

John Shakow

Sam Zhao

Silver Baton Level

Peter Clunie

David Cook and Ann Thompson Cook

Catherine French

Joe and Joanne Kelly

Harold and Mimi Kuester

Catherine E. Law

Lisa and Bob McLane

Kara and Gerald Morrissey

Dianne and Frank Peterson

Lloyd and Claudia Randolph

Anthony and Peter Salvi-Exner

Griha Singla

Krista Kasten and Alan Taffel

Bronze Baton Level

Mrs. Barri Armitage, In memory of Dr. David Armitage

Renata and Ross Beaudoin

Linda and Jim Beers

Alison Combes and Craig Bowman

Young Hee Chong and Jae Chong

Brad Cullen

Jeff and Pat Dauler

Sheri Economou

Joan and Chip Filson

Shannon Finney and Jim Totten

Christie Garton and Dr. Matthew Thompson

Douglas P. Grove

Nicole Halbreiner

Brian E. Hill

William R. and Mary Ann Kincaid

Peter and Ineke Kreeger

Ruth A. Kurzbauer

Sandy McDade

Emma and Patrick Moores

Michael A. and Melissa D. Morris

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Niehaus

Kathy Peery and John Turner

Eugene Rogers

Mr. and Mrs. George Romilly

Shirley and Bill Rooker

John Sadler and Ami Gorman Sadler

Ralph Shafer

Patricia and Alexander Shakow

Bob Sheavly and George Huffman

The Derek and Abigail Allen Fund

Phillp Vaughn and Bill Truitt

Caroline Webb

Suzanne W. Whitson

Lawrence Yang and Jennifer Kuan

April and Stan Yantis

Cantata Level

Michelle Amato

Jeremy Arensdorf

Alexander Baker and Leslie Eldridge

Dana K Boyle

Maria Brindlmayer and Arthur Paterson

Devar Burbage

Amanda and Cable Clarke

Victoria Cooney

Amy and Steve Duncan

Geoff and Denise Eaton

Katherine FitzGibbon

Carolyn Fowler

Greg W. Gingery

Joshua Gotbaum and Joyce Thornhill

Sandra Hoffmann

Claudia Hrvatin and Gregg Buckler

Leikny Johnson

Kathryn Keith

Amelia Kelly

Daphne Kiplinger and Dave Steadman

Michael Mason

Anne and Tim Murphy

JJ Norman

Mark W. Rebstock

Stanley Spracker

Patti Tice

John and Theresa Wallingford

Katie Webb

Caryl McNeilly and Dr. Robert Williamson

Donor Key:

Millennium Baton: $25,000+
Platinum Baton: $10,000–$24,999
Gold Baton: $5,000–$9,999
Silver Baton: $2,500–$4,999
Bronze Baton: $1,000–$2,499
Cantata Level: $500–$999

For a full list and more information please visit: 
www.thewashingtonchorus.org/candlelight-digital-program-donor-listing