Showtime 2024 presented by the Pensacola Children's Chorus

MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE here at the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. Those words— taken from this concert’s opening number, “Comedy Tonight”—are more true than ever, especially during this 34th Season. Welcome to Showtime !

As the closing concert of our Mainstage Performance Series each season, Showtime invites an opportunity for reflection. This year was marked with many milestones that opened the Pensacola Children’s Chorus to new audiences: the debut of Hauntcert , a familyfriendly Halloween concert; PCC’s return to Foo Foo Festival with the highly successful singalong street party, Singing in the Street ; an outstanding performance by our Choraliers in Louisville, Kentucky, for the American Choral Directors Association; and the conclusion of our first year in partnership with the Escambia Children’s Trust , which welcomed numerous young people into the fold of the PCC Family. Indeed, there is much to celebrate!

Showtime also marks a time of farewell. Today, we continue the tradition of recognizing our graduating seniors , several of whom have been singing with PCC for 10 years. We also honor John Robert Purcell , PCC’s security specialist since the 2000–2001 season, who retires at the end of this month. The mark each of these individuals has made on our PCC Family is immeasurable, and we wish them all the best success in future pursuits.

As we look toward our 35th Anniversary Season and reflect on the many changes and transitions we have endured over the years, there are many constants that continue to define the Pensacola Children’s Chorus: dynamic, innovative, and visually entertaining concerts; quality singing and polished dancing; a supportive community built around music; and countless lives who have been forever altered because of the people and training they’ve experienced as a member of PCC.

There is one final constant that upholds this inspiring legacy— you . Patrons, donors, and sponsors alike: it is through your support, advocacy, and financial generosity that ensures that the legacy of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus will continue to grow, transform, and flourish for generations to come. Each investment you make in PCC is an investment in a child’s life, now and in the future. To all of you, thank you.

And now, on with the show!

Alex Gartner Artistic & Executive Director

OUR SPONSORS

Performing

Composing

Melodic

Harmonic

Advanced Dental Concepts • Alpha-Lit Pensacola • Angelo’s Towing • Bear Family Foundation • Beggs & Lane, RLLP • Caldwell Associates Architects • Carver Darden Law • Center for Clergy Care & Education • Dr. Michael Riesberg, MD • Guardian Pharmacy • Jennifer Hoekstra & Srivatsa Gupta • Logo Motion Marketing • Novus Anesthesia Partners • Site & Utility, LCC • The Oar House • Truist

Lyrical

A on Time Airport Connection • Aaron Erskine/Erskine Benefits • Chick-fil-A Bayou Blvd. • New Leaders in Fertility & Endocrinology • Saltmarsh, Cleaveland and Gund • Vaughn Brinkley Wealth Strategies Group • Woodfin Cabassa Orthodontics • WUWF

Special Thanks

Pensacola Little Theatre • Pensacola Opera • Pensacola State College • Wardrobe Witchery * We sincerely apologize for any omissions due to printing deadlines.

MEET THE PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS

1990

Susan and Allen Pote establish the Pensacola Symphony Children’s Chorus.

1992 The first Showtime performance was held at First Presbyterian Church.

1993 Choirs were restructured to form Festival (grades 4–5), Concert (6–8), and Ensemble, a select group formed from the ranks of Concert.

1994 1995

The Pensacola Children’s Chorus was officially established as an independent, not-for-profit organization.

The first Christmas on the Coast was held at the Saenger. Young Singers was established for high school-aged singers.

1997 PCC moved into its present home in the Margaret Moore Nickelsen Center on the campus of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Pensacola.

1998 PCC appeared on a national telecast of the Hour of Power at the Crystal Cathedral in California.

1999 Annual performances began for Evenings in Olde Seville in Pensacola’s Seville Square, which lasted for 10 years.

2000 Singers embarked on their first international tour to Europe. Choristers (grade 3) and Echo (grades 9–12) were added to PCC’s roster.

2001 The first concert that has been known as The Angels Sing, In Sacred Song, and One World, Many Voices were held.

2002 PCC performs in the East Room of the White House.

2004 Hurricane Ivan decimated Pensacola. PCC responded to the crisis with a performance of We Will Be a Shelter for Each Other, written by Allen Pote.

2005 Regular summer programs began.

2010 PCC celebrated its 20th Anniversary and welcomed many notable alumni, including Ashley Brown, Will Hedgecock, Katy Mixon, Brandi Russell, Abigail Spencer, and Hanan Tarabay.

2015 Susan and Allen Pote announced their retirement at the end of the 2015–2016 season, completing a tenure of 26 years.

2016 Alex Gartner, a native of Cincinnati, OH, was selected as the next Artistic Director after a national search.

Susan and Allen Pote were honored by the establishment of an endowment fund in their name.

2017 The Ambassador Choir was established to meet the growing demand for PCC’s participation in community events.

2019 Preparatory (grades 1–2) was added to the PCC roster. High school choirs were reorganized to include Choraliers (treble voices) and Chorale (changed voices).

PCC choirs were invited to perform for state and regional convocations of the American Choral Directors Association.

2020 The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of Showtime eSing, an online learning platform, was established.

2022 PCC made its debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

2023 A nearly $500K investment was secured from the Escambia Children’s Trust to provide tuition-free membership to at-risk youth in Escambia County. Hauntcert debuts at the Saenger.

2024 PCC presented a standalone concert for the American Choral Directors Association in Louisville, KY.

OUR STORY

Since its formal beginnings in 1990, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has sought to inspire and transform the lives of young people through music and the performing arts. Under the leadership of founding artistic directors, Susan and Allen Pote, PCC was originally formed under the auspices of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and was called the Pensacola Symphony Children’s Chorus. With growing interest, PCC formally separated from the Symphony in 1994 and incorporated as an independent 501(c)3. Over time, PCC has grown to amass 9 resident ensembles, 3 neighborhood programs, 2 regional choirs, and a regular schedule of summer programming. Mounting over 40 performances each season, PCC reaches an annual audience of nearly 25,000 individuals.

PCC’s performance résumé is vast. Its first concert similar to the Broadway-style musical revues it mounts today began in early 1990s with the first Showtime concert. Held in the parish hall of First Presbyterian Church to a large crowd, it was clear that a move to a bigger venue was in order, and thus performances at PCC’s Saenger Theatre became a staple of the regular concert calendar. Soon after, the first Christmas on the Coast came to life in 1995 and has since been a beloved holiday tradition in Pensacola.

In 1997, operations moved into a permanent facility on the campus of First Presbyterian Church, a place it still calls home today.

In 2015, Susan and Allen Pote announced their plans to retire at the conclusion at of the 2015–2016 season after 26 years of leadership. The Board of Directors launched a national search and identified Alex Gartner, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, to serve as the new Artistic Director.

Under Gartner’s leadership since 2016, PCC has evolved into a multi-program organization. The Resident Choir Program remains the flagship with 6 core ensembles and 3 elective ensembles reaching singers in Grades 1–12. These groups combine for the Mainstage Performance Series which includes Hauntcert , Christmas on the Coast, One World, Many Voices, and Showtime

These initiatives are flanked by the Neighborhood Choir Program, a network of ensembles rooted in communites who have historically lacked access to the arts; and Regional Initiatives, which include the Tri-City Children’s Choir (serving northern Escambia County) and the Atmore Area Youth Choir located across the state line in Alabama. Summer months are filled with Sing in the Summer, a multiweek series of camps rooted in foundational music and movement education.

PCC’s three decades of accomplishments and milestones are vast, yet none compare with the greatest of all: the thousands of young lives that have been radically transformed through music. At PCC, music is not simply a means of entertainment, it is a tool that is used to build critical skills that enable a child to be successful throughout their lives. Responsibility, teamwork, accountability, confidence, and empathy—these are the values which are embedded in every facet of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. Together, they create a safe, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

THEATRE INFORMATION

Photography & Videography

The use of video cameras, cell phone cameras, or recording equipment of any kind is strictly prohibited during performances. Unauthorized recordings are in breach of federal copyright law. You are welcome to take photos with your favorite performers before or after the performances. If you post to social media, be sure to use the hashtags #PCCSings or #Showtime and tag @PensacolaChildrensChorus

Public Health & Safety

To ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all performers, production staff, and audience members, it is strongly suggested that patrons exercise sound judgment in regards to their personal health and the health of others. If you have a fever of 100.4˚F or higher, or if you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, please return home. Hand sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the facility for your convenience. If you need to cough or sneeze, please do so into a handkerchief, tissue, or your elbow out of courtesy to fellow audience members. For questions regarding the Saenger’s health and safety policies, please contact an usher.

Security Policies

For all events at the Saenger Theatre, patrons must complete a bag search and security check. Oversized bags, outside food and beverages, and umbrellas are not permitted in the building. Weapons of any kind, including concealed weapons with a permit, are prohibited.

Food & Beverage

Concessions are available for purchase in both the upstairs and downstairs lobbies. The Saenger Theatre is a cashless facility , so please have a credit card ready if you wish to purchase. Please be mindful while enjoying refreshments during the performance and unwrap/open any items before the performance begins. Please be especially careful when handling noisy snacks and plastic bottles to minimize any disturbances to fellow audience members.

Merchandise

You can continue to show support for the Pensacola Children’s Chorus by purchasing merchandise in the second floor lobby . Spiritwear, water bottles, tote bags, and decals are available for purchase. And if you enjoyed today’s performance, you can place a pre-order for a DVD.

Backstage Access

Only performers, staff, and scheduled volunteers are permitted in the backstage areas. Patrons, unscheduled volunteers, parents, and alumni are not allowed backstage at any time before, during, or after the performance. You are welcome to greet the performers on Intendencia Street at the conclusion of the concert.

Seating Policy

Doors will open 60 minutes prior to each performance. Please be mindful of downtown parking, weather, and security screening time as you make your way to the theater. Once the performance has started, latecomers will be seated at appropriate intervals as established by PCC and the Saenger staff. Viewing screens are located in the lower lobbies of the theater but do not provide audio feedback.

Office Hours & Information

Margaret Moore Nickelsen Center | 46 E. Chase St., Pensacola FL, 32502 850-434-7760 | admin@pensacolasings.org

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-5 pm | Friday, 9 am-12 pm

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, welcome to the finale of our 34th season—Showtime 2024! This thrilling Broadway-style review is an annual tradition that features every member of our Resident Choir Program, which is comprised of nearly 250 singers from first through twelfth grade. Experience the magic of PCC as our ensembles razzle-dazzle you and then pull at your heartstrings just when you least expect it!

With summer on the horizon, PCC is returning to the Big Apple to enjoy a dance workshop and four Broadway shows in five action packed days. Our singers will also experience the wonder of Walt Disney World with visits to the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. This fun-filled tour will draw to a close with a PCC performance at First United Methodist Church in Downtown Orlando. During June and July, PCC will also host four weeks of summer camp including our popular Summer Festival, Dance Intensive, JumpstART, and Spotlight Series programs.

Before opening night, the Board of Directors awards Spirit of Pensacola collegiate scholarships to two graduating seniors in recognition of their commitment to the mission of PCC and their dedication to giving back to our beloved Pensacola community. The Board also awards eight annual merit awards to students who embody the spirit of PCC and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills. We will formally announce them this summer and look forward to recognizing them in the concert playbills for the 2024–2025 season.

These awards, among all things PCC, would not be possible without the support and generosity of our sponsors, donors, and donated time and effort of parents, relatives, and friends. As an audience member, you are an important part of this effort, and for your presence and patronage, we extend our sincerest gratitude.

Without further ado, sit back and enjoy your Pensacola Children’s Chorus as they bring us Showtime 2024!

Director

Sheila Dunn, DM President,

Board of Directors, Pensacola Children’s Chorus

of Voice, Dr. Grier Williams School of Music, University of West Florida

FRIENDS OF NOTE

Dazzling Stars

($10,000+)

Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE)

ADX Communications

Appleyard Family Foundation

Escambia Children’s Trust

First Presbyterian Church

Florida Department of Arts & Culture

Jennifer Hoekstra & Srivasta Gupta

Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area

Val & Ray Russenberger *

WEAR Channel 3

Brilliant Stars

($5,000–$9,999)

Aylstock Witkin Kreis & Overholtz

Ballinger Publishing

Caldwell Associates Architects

Ted & Karla Ent *

Travis Hornsby

Johnson Supply Company

Joe & Bev Kinego

D.W. McMillan Trust

Julian & Kim MacQueen *

William Moreland

Sandy Sansing & Family *

Shooting Stars

($2,500–$4,999)

Advanced Dental Concepts

Alpha-Lit Pensacola

Angelo’s Towing

The Bear Family Foundation *

Beggs & Lane, RLLP

Robin & John Carr

Carver Darden Law

Center for Clergy Care & Education

City of Pensacola Department of Parks & Recreation

Guardian Pharmacy

Mary & T.J. Henriques

Innisfree Hotels

Logomotion Marketing

Novus Anesthesia Partners

Dr. Michael Riesberg, MD

Site & Utility, LLC

Target Circle Foundation

Truist Bank

Jodie & Nikki Webb *

Shining Stars

($1,000–$2,499)

A on Time Airport Connection

Michael & Lindsay Blanton *

The Burch Family Trust In Honor of Vera Kate Bell

H. Miller Caldwell Jr. & Mrs. Debbie Caldwell *

Town of Century +

Chick-Fil-A Bayou Blvd.

Anna M. Child

Gary Child

Anne Daniel

Janice Webb & Tom Daniel * In Honor of Gabriella Webb

Sheila & Bobby Dunn *

Aaron Erskine/Erskine Benefits

Jeffery Fulton * °

Alex & Kirstin Gartner *

Jeffrey & Catherine Hyde

James Johnson

Paul & Annette Johnston *

Medical Imaging Expert, LLC

Meta, Inc./Network for Good

Rita Miller

New Leaders in Fertility & Endocrinology

Eric & Peggy Nickelsen *

Susan & Allen Pote

Gary & Renee Rivord * In Honor of Charlotte Aukamp

Andrea & Todd Rosenbaum * In Honor of Claire & Sarah Escobedo

Mark Ryan & Alejandra Escobar-Ryan

Saenger Theatre

Saltmarsh Cleaveland & Gund

Douglas Scharinger & Marilyn González De Scharinger *

Jerome Shannon & Charlie Smoke *

John & Mary Slocum *

Switzer Brothers Charitable Foundation

José Troché & Maria Carmona-Troché *

United Bank Charitable Foundation +

Vaughn Brinkley Wealth Strategies Group

James E. Waddle, Jr. *

In Honor of Max Gartner

Jeff Weeks & Sherri Hemminghaus Weeks

Dr. Lusharon Wiley, EdD *

Woodfin Cabassa Orthodontics

Woodlands Medical Specialists

WUWF 88.1

Twinkling Stars ($500–$999)

Order of DaedaliansShangri-La Flight

Ernie Dawson *

Mike Denkler *

In Memory of Kathy Denkler

Jill & Mike Gartner

Matt & Donna Harwell *

Donald & Linda Lindsey

Noelle & Josh Poole *

Jimmy Stapleton

Jerry Unruh, VADM, USN (Ret.) & Mrs. Dee Unruh

Joe & Karen Webb *

Bright Stars ($250–$499)

Betty & Terry Berling *

Bondurant Lumber & Hardware + Terry & Susan Cook *

Jim & Shirley Cronley *

Lisa & Robert Fitzgerald * In Honor of Ava Fitzgerald

Ron & Emily Hedgecock * In Honor of Will Hedgecock

Art & Mary Hufford

Edmund & Julia Murphy *

PCC Student Activity Squad *

Hanan Tarabay & Howard Reddy *

Ellen W. Vinson

In Memory of Lewis Bear

Ellen W. Vinson

In Memory of Ellen Jane Watson

Amy & Kyle Watson *

In Memory of Esther Pote Stump

Clara S. Wimberly *

FRIENDS OF NOTE

Wishing Stars (up to $249)

John & Carissa Adams *

Ted J. Agurkis

Angelo & Christine Alexakos *

Amazon Smile Foundation

Megan & Victor Andzulis *

Carl Armour *

CAPT Linda J. Balink-White, USN (Ret.)

In Memory of CDR Philip A. Balink-White, MBE, Royal Navy

Robert Bellanova

Tosh & Laura Belsinger *

Eugene S. Benvenutti In Honor of Reagan Docherty

Linda & Bob Bloom ° In Honor of Ella Webb

Wayne & Teresa Bradley *

Ann Brown In Honor of Gabriella Webb

Jim & Marsha Brown In Memory of Roger Vinson

Terri & Dan Burks

H. Miller Caldwell III & Mrs. Kat Caldwell *

Sheila Child

Patrick & Shannon Coleman *

Samantha & Larry Copenhaver In Honor of Avica Spencer

Debbie Cross *

Julie A. Day In Memory of Lois Kathleen Miller

George & Mary Daza *

Doralyn DeMauro

Judith Dulabhan In Memory of Kenneth Dulabhan

Deborah Dunlap In Honor of Devan Sean Dunlap

Shannon Fell

Nancy Fetterman *

William Fiser

Ashley W. Fish, DDS

Daniel Fleishman & Barbara Shapiro

Donna Funck *

Maureen Gartner

In Honor of Max Gartner

Rachel Johnson Geisler

Hill & Maria Goodspeed *

Elizabeth Gray *

Samuel Guild *

James & Jessica Hampton *

Carolee Hansen In Memory of Lois Kathleen Miller

Sharon Hess Herrick *

Deborah A. Hodge *

Barry Howard In Honor of Alex Gartner

Art & Mary Hufford

John-Paul Hughes *

Jessica & Christopher Hyche *

Judith & Alejandro Inclan

Samantha Katen *

Karen & Jon Kellams *

Jamie Kerkhof *

Elizabeth Kilmer

Kevin & Jodi King *

Lilia Knight

Dr. Kevin & Mrs. Kim Kovacs *

Heather Landry

Paula Ellen Launtz *

Joshua & Sara Lewis *

Mr. & Mrs. Walter R. Limbach *

Kathleen & C. Flack Logan *

Keith Mackey *

Natalie Magaw *

Shane Maskalick *

Lee Ann McCormick

Dainel McCort

Corey & Chandra McKern *

John & Barbara McLaughlin

John Mead *

Kathy Meehling *

Kyle & Stewart Melton *

Kathryn Miller In Memory of Lois Kathleen Miller

Robert & Suzanne Mize

Deborah Moss

Catherine O’Malley

Mary Ann Penning

All or portion of gift designated toward:

* Tuition Assistance and Scholarships

° Susan & Allen Pote Pensacola Children’s Chorus Endowment Fund

+ Tri-City or Atmore Regional Choirs

We sincerely apologize for any omissions due to printing deadlines.

Susan & Allen Pote In Memory of Mary Teschel; In Honor of Vincent Teschel

Susan & Allen Pote In Memory of Lewis Bear, Jr.

Brittany Powell *

Jeff Pryhuber *

Terry & Beth Ptacek *

Cheri Quade *

Donna Quinn *

Adeline & Charles Raley

Julia & Alberto Reyes *

Dr. Michael & Allison Roberts *

Charlie Robinson *

Carol Rohs

Brad & Paige Rowe *

Jonathan & Kate Runge *

Chris Sacco *

Sharon Sanders

Dorothy R. Schuman

Catherine Scott-Cahill

Dan & Veronica Seymour *

Bill & Heather Shearer *

Brian & Dr. Erlyn Smith *

Kevin & Leah Smith *

Mike & Cynthia Smith

Dr. Peter Steenblik *

Jessica Struck *

Paul & Lynne Tobin *

Hildarelis Troché *

Sara Van Sickle *

Karen Vidal *

Kyle Waters *

James Watkins

Helen & Richard Weis

Virginia Lynn White In Honor of Henry White

Robert & Sheila Wilcox

Sean Williams *

Dr. Sandra Winborne *

William Wingett *

Winn Dixie - Blue Angel Parkway

Walter & Joan Wojciehowski

Bill & Beverly Zimmern In Honor of Emma & Charlotte Zimmern

Robin Zimmern & Mike Spencer *

MERIT AWARD & SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

2023 The Spirit of Pensacola Scholarship

The Spirit of Pensacola Collegiate Scholarship is awarded to outstanding graduating seniors who best exemplify the qualities of honor, courage, and commitment. True to the civic and military fabric of Pensacola, the awardees shall be selected and recognized for significant service and leadership in their own community and that of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus.

The Betty Berling Award

The Betty Berling Award was established in July 2023 to honor the generous service provided by Betty Berling as a 16-year member of the Board of Directors of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. In the spirit of Ms. Berling’s passion for the Chorus’s mission and dedication to volunteerism, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a singer who shows promising musical potential who has been a member of PCC for at least 3 years and who has a laudable attendance record. The inaugural award will be presented to a deserving member at the start of the 2024–2025 season.

Davis Bare Madison Brown

Beatrice Bunnell Sandy Sansing Award

Holden Raley Donald Lindsey Award

Bruno DaSilva Ashley Brown Award

Sydney Ferris Esther Pote Stump Award

Vivian Fernandez Kendra Wilkerson Fendt Award

Peyton Dykes Barbara Adriance Award

MISSION IN MOTION

Our impact extends far beyond any concert stage.

While the mission of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus is musical in nature, our impact is more than just notes on a page or a moment in the spotlight. At PCC, music is used to transform the lives of our singers, enrich our community, and build a prosperous future.

Music builds character

When a child dedicates themselves to growing their musical and performance abilities, they learn many valuable lessons along the way. At PCC, these include responsibility, teamwork, accountability, empathy, and confidence. Our programs are built on a framework of social and emotional learning which equips our singers with the agency to build their self-esteem, develop meaningful relationships, and act as positive contributors to our world.

Music creates connection

The best song is one that is shared with others. That’s why PCC offers anywhere from 20 to 40 performances each year, reaching an audience of over 25,000 people annually.

Music strengthens community

As a not-for-profit organization, PCC recognizes the importance of using music to support the Northwest Florida community. Much of this work is carried out by members of the Ambassador Choir, a group that is solely dedicated to partnering with local nonprofits and using music to highlight social issues.

Music teaches respect

One of PCC’s most cherished traditions is honoring the past and present members of the United States Armed Forces. When singers perform the official song of each branch and witness active and retired service members stand with pride, they can witness the selfless sacrifice that is required to protect what we cherish.

Music cultivates leadership

Children unlock their potential for leadership when they strive for excellence, refine their skills, and mature as individuals. The training they receive at PCC extends into other facets of their lives, including school. With nearly 60 schools represented by our members, PCC’s influence on the arts ecosystem of Northwest Florida is amplified through our nearly 300 singers each year.

72

Number of public, private, and homeschool cohorts represented by current PCC singers.

5,232

Number of K-12 students who experienced a PCC performance or educational program last year.

Number of performances and educational events last year. 59

16,269

Number of audience members who experienced a PCC mainstage or community performance last year.

$66,284

Dollars spent to ensure that 49 children with financial need found a home in PCC.

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CHOIR ROSTERS

Preparatory Grades 1–2

Emmie Adams

Navi Alderman

Lily Anderson

Lucas Bishop

Annabelle Brewer

Maebry Caraballo

Zoe Cheatham

Emmy Cummings

Karlii Davis

Marin Dudney

Robert Dunn

Abigail Duvall

Charlotte Easterly

Emi Frenkel

Addy Gill

Asher Hedtke

Mim Hill

Magnolia Huffmaster

Choristers Grade 3

Anna Sophia Alexakos

Mikaylee Anderson

Ethan Andzulis

Weston Berry

Jairus Buensuceso

Hannah Day

Catherine Dunn

Ella Pearl Eve

Emma Gibbs

Savannah Glover

Ramona Gould

KJ Gupta

Liam Johnson

Robin Klingmann

Festival & Lyric Grades 4–5

Marilyn Ball

Liv Barrow

Alexis Bernhardt

Piper Bizerra

Ruby Caraballo

Jai’Don Carter

Grace Cipriano

Tory Cipriano

Emelyn Crosby

Ivey Datu

Ella Dixon

Avery Ellwood

Mary Clark Forshee

Xander Ginnetti

Annalise Gonzalez

Penelope Granger

Keira Griffith

Robbie Gupta

Patrick Higgins

Kai Hill

Hadlee Hitchcock

Emery Hoffman

Ty Hubbart

Mia Isabelle Jiménez

Roan Johnson

Taylor Johnson

Lizzy Johnson

Brenda Kimeli

Brooklyn Larson

Khali Liddell

Eliza Jacobs

Tabby Johnson

Mariah Locke

Victoria Nelson

Harper Pabalan

Del Pulling

Myra Robinson

Malakai Sauceda

Adalyn Self

Koral Smith

Gwendolynn SmythChandler

Bree Stead

Judson Taylor

Blaze Turner

Savannah Vaughan

Kate Vidal

Jordan Williams

Crina Knight

Nicholas Knight

Melania Knight

Karoline Kurek

Eve Lambeth

Louella Mead

Daisy Mohlmann

Cora Payne

Anastasiya Pozdinokova

Dayla Redding

Jackson Rodriguez

Axl Turner

Lucy Wiltshire

Emilia Zieman

Becca Lorge

Lexi Martin

Lana Mejia

Isabella Neeley

Emmy Oaks

Emily Pitts

Arden Poole

Arhaam Raheem

Julian Rodriguez

Alivia Rodriguez

Sophie Rowell

Sophia Sabata

Ava Shead

Piper Shearlock

Aria Smith

Wyatt Snyder

Adelyn Solis

Khloe Sowers

Claire Sperlbaum

Olivia Suri

Ella Tharp

Aubrey Vick

Emily Viquelia

Abby Whitead

Kaycee Gale Woodruff

Niyah Young

Charlotte Zimmern

Emilie Zoesch

Concert Grades 6–8

Jose Alfaro

Charlotte Aukamp +

Brandon Austin + Carter Bowman

Zoey Brown + Hudson Brown + Riley Chism + Ava Christensen +

Abigail Coleman + Charlette Coleman

Amethyst Davis

Mac Daza + Addison Denson + Cai Durbin

Lana Fernandez +

Blakely Flores +

Roey Foreman

Annabelle Glasgow

Hazel Glover

Henley Hancy

Molly Hartsfield

Alaina Hernandez

Bridget Holston +

Carson Hyde +

Melody Jones +

Sierra Kaldahl

Arlo Kervin

Ashirah Kilmer +

Chorale & Choraliers Grades 9–12

Gabe Bailey

Vera Kate Bell *

Michaela Bermudez *

Beatrice Bunnell *

Ellie Caldwell *

Lily Campbell *

Ainsley Cramblet *

Riley Crites *

Amelia Cruit *

Bruno Da Silva

Peyton Dykes *

Grace English

Vivian Fernandez *

Sydney Ferris *

Gabriel Flores *

Emilie Funck *

Liv Gammon *

Marz Green

Lilly Haims *

Sydnie Hedtke

Hayleigh Hill

Zoey Jefferson *

Grace Kellams *

Rinah Kilmer *

Ava Lane

Aubrey Leger *

Ambassadors Grades 7–12

Lily Campbell

Abigail Coleman

Ainsley Cramblet

Grace English

Gabriel Flores

Liv Gammon

Richy Scharinger

Kate Smith

Aryn Stinnett

Gigi Thrush

Brennan Uslan

Shaelyn Wilkerson

Emma Zimmern

CHOIR ROSTERS

Reagan Kozminsky

Harper Mahaney

Erin Martin

Maverick Mathison

Josh Matthews

Ben Medley

Alex Merges

Elanna MilhouseSmith +

Kai Munoz-Saulnier

Hollyn Myers

Will Pappas

Lexi Parks

Amy Pitts +

Abby Pulling +

Graham Rice

Mia Slocum +

Kate Smith +

Cora Smith

Averie Smith

Avica Spencer +

Aryn Stinnett

Sophia Thornton

Gigi Thrush

Kayleigh Wheeler

Emma Whitead +

Kinley Woodruff

Isabella Zimmerman

Emma Zimmern

Jaden Machesky

Angie Martin

Meridien Mathison *

Jocelyn Mayeux

Amelia Mesa *

Noah Mitts

Tyler Myers

Dani Newman

Chloe Odom

Miley Owens

Hannah Raley *

Holden Raley

Lilly Remington *

Layke Richmond *

Rylee Rogers

Richy Scharinger *

Gracie Slocum *

Anna Stersic *

McKenzie Taylor *

Brennan Uslan *

Gabriella Webb *

Elise Welch

Shaelyn Wilkerson *

SENIOR RECOGNITION

Ellie Caldwell Gulf Breeze High School

Year Member

Bruno Da Silva Gulf Breeze High School

Year Member

Emilie Funck

Booker T. Washington High School

Year Member

Riley Crites West Florida High School

Year Member

Sydney Ferris Gulf Breeze High School

Year Member

Aubrey Leger Gulf Breeze High School

Year Member

Hannah Raley Homeschool

Anna Stersic Gulf Breeze High School

Gabrielle Webb Booker T. Washington High School

Richy Scharinger Gulf Breeze High School

Year Member

Brennan Uslan Booker T. Washington High School

Showtime

A dynamic revue of music from stage, screen, and spaces in between

Two acts with one intermission (approximately 120 minutes)

This performance will be live-streamed on Friday and Sunday. Please silence your cell phones.

Alex Gartner

Artistic Director

Juliana Child

Assistant Artistic Director

Michael Dennis Choreographer

Lindsay Riddle Choreographer

Dominic Krippes

Technical Director

Brooke Dykes

Production Coordinator

Evelyn Aguirre

Assistant Director

Lance Brannon

Lighting Designer

Heidi Siren Costume Designer

Stephany Heath

Associate Director

Jeff Jordan Sound Engineer

Katie Olson

Assistant Director

Holley Raley

Props Designer

SHOWTIME

+Comedy Tonight from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum arr. Greg Gilpin Young Singers

+Saga of the Ancients compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner

The Gospel Truth from Hercules ............................. by Alan Menken Livin’ It Up on Top from Hadestown ......................... by Anaïs Mitchell Dancin’ the World Away ..................................... by Ben Wexler

Wait for Me from Hadestown ............................... by Anaïs Mitchell

Go the Distance from Hercules ................... arr. John Leavitt/ed. Gartner

Ellie Caldwell, Hannah Raley, Vera Kate Bell, Gabriella Webb, Vivian Fernandez, Peyton Dykes, Jocelyn Mayeux, Gabriel Bailey, & Holden Raley, soloists Choraliers, Chorale

*The Wonderful World of Disney compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner

Featuring music from 30 of Disney’s animated movies. Can you identify them all?

Bridget Holston, Katelyn Smith, Hazel Glover, Avica Spencer, Abigail Coleman, & Carter Bowman, soloists Concert

*Nothing But Nonsense compiled & arr. by Juliana Child

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo from Cinderella .......................... arr. John Leavitt

Skinnamarink ........................................... arr. Aden G. Lewis

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from Mary Poppins ............ arr. John Leavitt

Mahna-Mahna .............................................. arr. Mac Huff

We Go Together from Grease ............................. arr. Roger Emerson Crina Knight, Axl Turner, Ethan Andzulis, Weston Berry, Jairus Buensuceso, Cora Payne, & Anastasiya Pozdinokova, soloists Choristers

*Down on the Farm compiled & arr. by Juliana Child

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning from Oklahoma ....... by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Old McDonald .................................................. traditional

Down on Grandpa’s Farm ........................................ traditional

Things I Learned from a Cow .................... by Valerie Showers Crescenz

Gabriel Flores & Bruno Da Silva, soloists Chorale, Preparatory

+ Choreography by Michael Dennis

* Choreography by Lindsay Riddle

*A Pirate’s Life for Me

compiled & arr. by Juliana Child

The Pirate King from Pirates of Penzance .................... arr. Emily Crocker Poor Pirates from Spongebob Squarepants: The Musical ......... by Sara Bareilles

The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything from VeggieTales .......... by Mike Nawrocki Pirate Story ....................................... by Kathleen Ballantyne

Pirates All Are We ...................... by John Jacobson & Roger Emerson

Emilie Zoesch, Aubrey Vick, Wyatt Snyder, Abby Whitead, Claire Sperlbaum, Lexi Martin, Mia Jiménez, & Ella Dixon, soloists

Jennifer Hoekstra, pirate queen Festival/Lyric

+Tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner

MARINES: Marines’ Hymn ............................. by Jacques Offenbach

SPACE FORCE: Semper Supra ............................... by Sean Nelson

COAST GUARD: Semper Paratus ........................ by F. S. Van Boskerck

ARMY: The Army Goes Rolling Along ..................... by John Philip Sousa

AIR FORCE: The U.S. Air Force ............................. by R. A. Crawford

NAVY: Anchors Aweigh .............................. by Charles Zimmerman

Young Singers

+This Is My Song arr. Alex Gartner

Ensemble, Choraliers

+America, the Beautiful arr. James Quitman Mulholland

Chorale, Choraliers, Ensemble, Concert

INTERMISSION

*Royalty Remix compiled & arr. by Juliana Child

Kings & Queens .............................................. by Ava Max King of Anything ......................................... arr. Mark Brymer Everybody Wants to Rule the World ........................... arr. Kirby Shaw Royals ............................................... arr. Roger Emerson

Strong from Cinderella (2015 Live Action) ........................ arr. Mac Huff

Six from Six ............................................. arr. Joe Beighton

Anna Stersic, Riley Crites, Olivia Gammon, Ainsley Cramblet, Brennan Uslan, & Gracie Slocum, soloists

Nikki Webb, featured royal Choraliers

+Out of This World compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner

Fly Me to the Moon .................................... arr. Roger Emerson

Blue Moon.............................................. arr. Jay Althouse

Rocketman ................................................. arr. Mac Huff

How High the Moon ...................................... arr. Jay Althouse

Gabriel Bailey, Noah Mitts, Jaden Machesky, & Richy Scharinger, soloists Chorale

SHOWTIME

+Candy Craze compiled & arr. by Juliana Child

Spoonful of Sugar from Mary Poppins ........................... arr. Mac Huff

Toot Sweets from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ...................... arr. Andy Beck

Lollipop .............................................. arr. Roger Emerson

Sweet Tooth from Wonka .................................... by Neil Hannon

Candy Man ............................ by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley

Pure Imagination ......................................... arr. Alex Gartner

Addison Denson, Riley Chism, Abigail Pulling, Mia Slocum, Emma Whitead, Hudson Brown, Melody Jones, Elanna Milhouse-Smith, Blakely Flores, & Gianna Thrush, soloists Ensemble, Concert

*The Power of Friendship compiled & arr. by Juliana Child

You’ve Got a Friend in Me from Toy Story ......................... arr. Mac Huff

Sing Me a Song .......................................... by Leonard Enns

That’s What Friends Are For ................................. arr. Greg Gilpin

Emmy Oaks & Arden Poole, soloists

Preparatory, Choristers, Festival/Lyric

+A Night at the Prom compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner

Y.M.C.A. .............................................. arr. Roger Emerson

Electric Boogie (The Electric Slide) ...................... by Neville Livingston

The Hustle ................................................. by Van McCoy

Shut Up and Dance ......................................... arr. Andy Beck

I Wanna Dance with Somebody .............................. arr. Kirby Shaw

Dancing Queen .........................................arr. Alan Billingsley

Dance With You from The Prom ............................ by Matthew Sklar

Gabriel Flores, Holden Raley, Meridien Mathison, Bruno Da Silva, Michaela Bermudez, & Shaelyn Wilkerson, soloists

Young Singers

+What I Did for Love from A Chorus Line arr. Audrey Snyder

Sydney Ferris, Emilie Funck, & Aubrey Leger, soloists

Young Singers

RECOGNIZING THE SENIOR CLASS OF 2024

*+It’s Time to Dance from The Prom by Matthew Sklar

Combined Choirs

+ Choreography by Michael Dennis

* Choreography by Lindsay Riddle

SHOWTIME

PARTICIPANTS IN THE PERFORMANCE

Production Stage Manager

Alyssa Bramwell

Assistant Stage Managers

Leonard Herring, Joe Nelson

Photography

Garrett Hallbauer, Katie Hallbauer

PRODUCTION CREW

Assistants to the Props Designer

Lisa Bermudez, Jon Raley

Costume Construction & Alterations

Taylor Ellwood, Rita Enderson, Christa Johnson, Tammy Mabire, Noelle Poole, Billy Silva

Costume Coordinators

Krystal Crosby, Christy Foreman, Catherine Hyde, Kyndall Jefferson, Krystin Johnson, Crissy Medley, Beth Woods

Laundry Coordinator

Mary Alice Sperlbaum

Elementary Lead

Ashley Sauceda

Master Electrician

Henry Gonzales

Lighting Operator

Lanie Hawkins

ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL

Flute & Piccolo

Bethany Witter-Wood

Reeds

Kim Whaley

Trumpet

Dale Riegle

Jonathan Martin

Trombone

Don Snowden

Guitar

Ryan Etheredge Bass

Marcus Gillard

CHOIR LEADERSHIP TEAMS

Choir Representatives

Security

John Purcell Security

Playbill Coordinator & Designer

Garrett Hallbauer

Microphone Coordinators

Beth Cruit, Michelle Holston, Karen Kellams, Chey Richmond, Christy Rogers

Rail Operators

Andrew Baldwin, Ty Loftus

Sound Cues Assistants

Jennifer Bunnell, Mike Kilmer

Sound Technicians

Allen Abrahamson, Scott Gould

Spotlight Operators

Tiffany Hartman, Jason Likes

Stage Cues Assistant

Evan Martin

Streaming Operators

Quintin Williams, Henry Gonzalez

Drums

Jordan Wood

Percussion

Leah Yelverton

Piano

Megan Andzulis

Conductors

Alex Gartner

Juliana Child

Shannon Coleman, Keisha Cramblet, Brittany Cummings, Dina Ferris, Christy Foreman, Moira Hartsfield, Brittney Jackson, Krystin Johnson, Kendal Larson, Holley Raley, Tiffany Snyder, Lisa Stersic, Dacia Turner, Kendra Turner, Nikki Webb

Student Interns

Beatrice Bunnell, Lily Campbell, Ainsley Cramblet, Riley Crites, Peyton Dykes, Sydney Ferris, Zoey Jefferson, McKenzie Taylor, Brennan Uslan, Shaelyn Wilkerson

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Since the beginning, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has been closely connected to the Escambia County School District and Santa Rosa County School District . Members of PCC’s staff routinely lead professional development workshops and serve as in-classroom consultants for local music teachers. PCC hosts the area third graders each year for a special performance of Christmas on the Coast and was able to take Hauntcert to 6 different elementary schools.

In January 2023, PCC was awarded a multiyear grant through the Escambia Children’s Trust, a taxpayer funded agency which provides leadership, funding, services, and research on behalf of Escambia County’s children to ensure they grow up to be healthy, productive, stable community members. Focusing on a target population of at-risk youth, ECT has provided membership for nearly 30 young people in PCC’s transformational choral programs.

In March 2023, PCC partnered with the City of Pensacola to launch Pensacola Sings, a network of community choirs based in neighborhood resource centers with an aim to make singing opportunities more available to the city’s youth.

The Pensacola Children’s Chorus is designated as a Partner in Education by the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Through this partnership, PCC works alongside the Fine Arts Department of the Escambia County School District and the Pensacola Opera to provide professional development for local music teachers.

The Pensacola Children’s Chorus has provided musical support to the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart for many years. The Ambassador Choir participates in special musical broadcasts in each patient’s room and welcomes Santa to their annual tree lighting ceremony. In 2019, the Ambassadors recorded a special arrangement of Somewhere Over the Rainbow which is paired with a child’s heartbeat. These songs serve as keepsakes for parents of children who pass away while in the hospital’s care.

The Pensacola Children’s Chorus regularly partners with our city’s leading arts organizations, including Pensacola Opera , Ballet Pensacola , the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra , the Choral Society of Pensacola , and Pensacola Little Theatre . These collaborations include full concerts, joint educational programs, and the exchange of costumes, set pieces, and equipment. Pensacola is fortunate to have such a vibrant arts community.

BEST OF LUCK TO PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS

Choristers and Festival & Lyric

SING OUT. SING LOUD. SING OFTEN.

Thank You for your years of servıce!

John Purcell has served as PCC’s Security Specialist for 23 seasons.

We are grateful for his steadfast dedication to providing a safe environment in which singers can learn and grow.

Srivatsa Gupta and Jennifer Hoekstra ("Karthik & Robbie's Mom and Dad")

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

The

Pensacola Children’s Chorus would like to recognize the schools our members attend:

A.K. Suter Elementary

Aletheia Christian Academy

Avalon Middle

Bagdad Elementary

Bailey Middle School

Bellview Elementary

Bennett-Russell Elementary

Berryhill Elementary School

Beulah Academy of Science

Beulah Elementary

Beulah Middle

Blue Angels Elementary

Booker T. Washington High

Brentwood Elementary

Brown Barge Middle

Coastline Christian Academy

Cordova Park Elementary

Creative Learning Academy

Dixon School of Arts & Sciences

East Bay K-8 School

East Hill Christian School

Episcopal Day School

Escambia High

Escambia Virtual Academy

Ferry Pass Elementary

Global Learning Academy

Gulf Breeze Elementary

Gulf Breeze High

Gulf Breeze Middle

Gulf Pointe Latin School

Hellen Caro Elementary

Homeschool

J.M. Tate High

Jim Bailey Middle

Jubilee Christian Academy

King Middle

Kingsfield Elementary

Marcus Pointe Christian School

McArthur Elementary

Montessori School of Pensacola

N.B. Cook Magnet School of the Arts

Navarre High

Navy Point Elementary

Oriole Beach Elementary

Pace High

Pensacola Beach Elementary

Pensacola Catholic High

Pensacola Christian Academy

Pensacola School of Liberal Arts

Pine Meadow Elementary

Pleasant Grove Elementary

Ransom Middle School

RC Lipscomb Elementary

Redeemer Lutheran School

S.S. Dixon Intermediate

S.S. Dixon Primary

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Scenic Heights Elementary

Sims Middle

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

St. Mary Catholic School

St. Paul Catholic School

Wallace Lake K-8

West Florida Baptist Academy

West Florida High

West Pensacola Elementary

Workman Middle

OUR TEAM

Program & Administrative Staff

Resident Choir Staff

Alex Gartner Artistic & Executive Director

Juliana Joy Child Assistant Artistic Director

Heidi Siren Costume Designer & Member Services

Cheyenne Farley Director of Advancement

Miguel Aldahondo Director of Community Programs

Courtney Johnson Executive Assistant & Office Coordinator

Brooke Dykes Program Manager

Garrett Hallbauer Marketing & Communications Manager

Megan Andzulis Principal Accompanist

Michael Dennis Choreographer

Lindsay Riddle Choreographer

Isabelle Schrack Musicianship Instructor

Stephany Heath Associate Director

Katie Olson Assistant Director

Evelyn Aguirre Assistant Director

OUR TEAM

Production Support

Dominic Krippes Technical Director

Jeff Jordan Sound Technician

Sheila Dunn, DM President

Alyssa Bramwell Stage Manager

Lance Brannon Lighting Designer

John Purcell Security Specialist

Board of Directors

Officers

Karla Ent Vice President

Sri Gupta

Jessica Hyche

Deborah Moss

Noelle Poole

Andrea Rosenbaum

Regan Bell Alumni Representative

Jimmy Stapleton Treasurer

Members

Alejandra Ryan

Jerome Shannon

Rita Miller Secretary

Sherri Hemminghaus Weeks

Lusharon Wiley, EdD

Advisory Members

Evan Martin Family Representative

Brennan Uslan Singer Representative

Mission Statement

The mission of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus is to foster the personal and social growth of its singers and engage the community through inspirational musical experiences.

We are proud to see you on stage with PCC for Showtime!

We are excited to see all your hard work and practice come to life during the show! proudly supports the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, and is especially proud of Zoey Jefferson!

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE: INTERVIEW WITH JENNIFER HOEKSTRA

A member of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus learns so much more than just song and dance. Behind every note and every step is an important lesson to be learned. Whether it’s responsibility, teamwork, accountability, empathy, or confidence, every musical motion has an extramusical benefit. Jennifer Hoekstra and Sri Gupta recognize the importance of this work. Both are veteran supporters of the chorus, contributing to PCC’s Tuition Assistance, as well as volunteering their time, with Sri serving on our Board of Directors. We sat down with Jennifer to learn about why she and Sri invest so generously in PCC’s singers.

Jennifer, what about PCC inspires you?

One of my favorite things about the Chorus is witnessing the joy my children experience while performing for their family, friends and community—as well as how brave and adventurous they are both becoming as a result of the training and life-skills developed at PCC.

What motivated you to make your first gift to PCC?

A friend’s youngest daughter joined PCC as an elementary student. As a young teenager, she was so enthusiastic about the amazing experiences she had and encouraged our children to also join. Part of her enthusiasm was spending time attending Showtime with my family. During that performance, the Senior Spotlights stole the show. Witnessing what accomplished and outgoing young adults PCC develops was all the motivation we needed—we knew that we wanted to support PCC so that our children and many others could participate for years to come.

Why do you continue to support PCC in the many ways you both do?

We appreciate the opportunities PCC presents to all children in our community, regardless of geographic location, family background or socio-economic status. The chance to perform in our local community and those far beyond at such a professional level fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment in the singers and their families. More than that, seeing the resilience

of PCC over the pandemic years encouraged our desire to help ensure the opportunities and programming existed for many years to come, regardless of any changes or social challenges that might arise.

What do you hope for PCC’s Future?

We hope that PCC continues to be a safe and welcoming place for our youth to discover the joy of performance. We hope that PCC’s future is pitch-perfect as the program becomes more accessible to everyone in our community.

What would you say to someone who is considering making a gift to PCC for the first time?

Watch the shining faces of kids performing on stage for the first time in Prep. Watch the confidence of a middle schooler grow as they perform their first solo. Watch a singer deliver a sponsor shout-out at the start of the show, speaking in front of a packed audience for the first time. You will be inspired to donate to PCC and ensure that the program continues for many years to come.

We hope you will consider joining Jennifer as a champion for the children of Northwest Florida. PCC’s Tuition Assistance Program provides need-based scholarships to children with financial need. All donations are 100% tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.

AREAS OF NEED

Can we count on you?

We are so thankful for your presence here today. Your ticket purchase helps PCC create memorable, dynamic performances for singers and audience members alike. But did you know that ticket sales provide PCC with less than 10% of the funds required to create these experiences year after year? For this reason and so much more, we are

Programs

grateful to the hundreds of individuals, families, local businesses, and grantors who generously invest in our programs and in our singers. We’d love to count you as a member of our PCC family of supporters. There are many ways in which you can financially support our mission of transforming young lives through music:

Individual Donation or Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Donations to our program fund directly support the operation of our 17 choirs which meet in downtown Pensacola and throughout Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama. This fund helps us maintain high quality educational programs and performances that our singers and community have come to expect and appreciate.

Tuition Assistance

Individual Donation or Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Each year, approximately 40% of PCC singers apply for need-based scholarships that help offset the cost to participate in our programs. PCC pursues an annual fundraising goal of $40,000 to help ensure that every child—regardless of their family’s financial situation—can participate in PCC’s lifechanging education programs.

Endowment Fund

To honor the 26-year tenure of PCC’s founding artistic directors, the Susan & Allen Pote Endowment Fund was established in 2016. Once the fund crests $1M, earned interest will be used to furnish capital improvements aimed at making our programs even more spectacular. Stock transfers are welcome gifts, as are individual donations.

Scholarships

Donations to PCC’s scholarship fund provide financial awards to returning singers and graduating seniors. Through a competitive application process, qualifying singers are selected for their demonstrated commitment to the program, outstanding musicianship, and leadership within their respective choirs.

Donate today by completing and returning the included Friends of Note form in the back of your program. For more information, please contact Cheyenne Farley at cfarley@pensacolasings.org.

Music and performance can be transformative experiences, and an impactful arts-based education equips young people with the tools and skills necessary to thrive throughout their lives. At the Pensacola Children’s Chorus (PCC), this mission is at the center of all that we do—one that we have proudly championed as one of Pensacola’s foremost arts programs for children and youth for 34 years.

As we celebrate three decades of music-making and transforming lives in our community, I invite you to partner with us for the exciting future ahead. As a Friend of Note, your contribution to the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has a direct impact on the 300+ singers who will pass through our doors this year. Beyond our own singers, your donation will go further to reach almost 8,000 local children who will experience one of our programs this year, just a fraction of the over 25,000 audience members who will join our singers for performances throughout the season.

Your tax-deductible donation ensures that we can continue to make a lasting mark on the lives of our singers throughout the course of this year:

• $1,000 will cover the costs of one singer for an entire season

• $500 will cover the cost of one singer for half a season

• $100 will cover the cost of one singer per month

• $50 will cover the material cost of one singer per performance

As a Friends of Note contributor, will be listed in the program for each of our mainstage performances during our season. Your generous gift helps make the rigorous and impactful musical education we provide possible for our members.

As we celebrate over three decades of music-making, one cannot help but reflect on the rich history of our organization. Over the years, our choirs have performed for U.S. presidents and sung in distinguished concert halls all over the world. Our alumni shine in the lights of Broadway stages and television studios as well as countless offices, board rooms, and classrooms across the country. And while these milestones certainly deserve celebration, our legacy is so much more than an illustrious résumé. It’s the lifelong friendships that have been forged through a common love of music. It’s the steady transformation of a shy, quiet child into a bold, confident young adult. It’s the liberating realization that one does not, and should not, apologize for being who they are.

Our legacy is a life changed for the better, one after the other. With your contribution, you become an important part of our ongoing story.

With gratitude,

Alex Gartner Artistic & Executive Director

Cheyenne Farley Director of Advancement

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