CATHEDRAL CHORAL SOCIETY’S
2019 GALA
s a r G i d r a M SATURDAY, MARCH 9 OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL
Welcome!
I am delighted to welcome you to our 2019 Gala. We look forward to a fun, celebratory evening. On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Cathedral Choral Society, thank you for being here and for your generous support of this evening’s significant fundraising event. Your support benefits our artistic and education programs, and helps us to achieve our vision of engaging people in the extraordinary power of choral music. I wish you all a wonderful evening. Let the good times roll! Thomas Mugavero Board President
Tonight’s Schedule 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:10 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM
COCKTAIL HOUR DINNER PERFORMANCE LIVE AUCTION DRINKS AND DANCING
Program Le Rossignol des Lilas Reynaldo Hahn Do Nothin’ ‘til you hear from me Duke Ellington, arr. Larry Ham En Avril, à Paris Charles Trenet, arr. Weissenberg Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, No. 12 “We Hymn Thee” Sergei Rachmaninoff When the Saints Go Marching In Traditional, arr. John Rutter Cathedral Choral Society Steven Fox, conductor Laura Choi Stuart, soprano Joy Schreier, piano
Biographies In addition to his role as Music Director of the Cathedral Choral Society, STEVEN FOX is also the Artistic Director of The Clarion Orchestra and The Clarion Choir, and Founder of Musica Antiqua St. Petersburg. A 2016 and 2018 GRAMMY® nominee, he has appeared as a guest conductor with many renowned ensembles including Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Handel and Haydn Society, Juilliard415, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Quebec Symphony Orchestra, and l’Opéra de Québec Assistant Conductor and Pianist of the Cathedral Choral Society, JOY SCHREIER is praised by Plácido Domingo as an “orchestra at the piano” and The Washington Post as a “responsive accompanist” and “ideal support” at the piano. She has been presented in recital at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall, the White House, Kennedy Center, Corcoran Gallery, National Gallery of Art, National Museum for Women in the Arts, and Strathmore. Hailed as “a lyric soprano of ravishing quality” (Boston Globe), LAURA CHOI STUART has appeared on the mainstage with Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Boston, and Annapolis Opera. Laura performs regularly with Washington Bach Consort and Washington Master Chorale. She has soloed several times with Cathedral Choral Society, including most recently, in Bach’s Schlummert Ein BWV 82a, as a tribute to J. Reilly Lewis at the opening of the 2017.18 season.
Cathedral Choral Society SOPRANO Joanne Casey Tari Cooper Marcia D’Arcangelo Lesley Earl Renee Gamache Elizabeth Hutcheson Lori Kurtyka Marianna Martindale Kimberly Pacala Felicia Pagdon Kyra Reumann-Moore Dianne Vandivier Celeste Wanner
Jazz Band
ALTO George Branyan Kayli Davis Catie DeLiso Cindy Drakeman Holly Filipiak Susan Grad Kim Harris Kyla Kitamura Julie Meadows Mary Olch Susan Stanford Cecelia Tamburro Kathleen M. Welling
TENOR Jeremy Gosbee Thomas Mugavero Raymond Rhinehart Martin S. Rosenthal BASS Ernest Abbott Christopher L. Buechler David Dalton David D’Auria Michael McCarthy James Schaller David Shilton L. Bradley Stanford Richard Wanerman Nicholas Wathen
TONGUE IN CHEEK JAZZ BAND is Baltimore's premier hot jazz band that honors both tradition and innovation in this classic music. From Rag Time to Big Band Swing to the Hot Jazz of 30's Paris, Tongue in Cheek is paving the way for Neo-Traditional American Jazz Music.
Live Auction CATHEDRAL CHORAL SOCIETY MAESTRO EXPERIENCE Experience the Cathedral Choral Society from the conductor’s view. Enjoy 3 private conducting lessons with Steven Fox and show off your skills at a rehearsal for a concert of your choosing from our 2019.20 season.
DINNER AND WINE TASTING PARTY Customize a dinner party for 14 with a private chef and delicious wines at the home of Ernie and Cathy Abbott. The evening includes a tour of the Abbotts’ eclectic art collection.
CLARION AT THE MET Spend a weekend in New York City and attend the Clarion Choir performance of Francisco Guerrero’s Missa de la Batalla Escoutez at The Met Cloisters, the branch of the Museum dedicated to the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Euope.
WEEKEND GETAWAY IN STAUNTON, VA Enjoy a weekend away in the Shenandoah Valley. This charming small town boasts a vibrant arts and music scene and a sizzling reputation for local food and dining. Package includes two tickets to the American Shakespeare Center.
LE CORDON BLEU PARIS Paris has been a culture capital for centuries; especially cuisine. Experience a hands-on culinary workshop of your choice in cuisine and pastry at Le Cordon Bleu. Stay five nights at the Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero, located near the Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower.
THE BEST OF PRAGUE Prague, nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” is known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core. On this trip, enjoy the elegance and splendor of Prague’s theaters with tickets to a performance of your choice, plus four nights at the Four Seasons Hotel Prague.
Thank you to our full and half table sponsors Ernest and Catherine Abbott Walter and Joanne Doggett Cynthia Drakeman and Richard Wanerman Mary-T Gordon Jeremy Gosbee
Sarah Holmes and John Morris Celeste Letourneau Margarita Ossorio-Goldman and Daniel Goldman Raymond Rhinehart and Walter Smalling, Jr.
About the Cathedral Choral Society VISION
To engage people in the extraordinary power of choral music.
MISSION
To welcome and engage singers and audiences of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, through inspiring performances, excellence in choral singing, and collaborative school initiatives.
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To create concert experiences that are engaging and relevant for today.
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To grow our audience in a way that is inclusive and responds to our evolving community.
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To develop and nurture growing and sustainable relationships with existing and future audiences and donors.
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To inspire and support singing in schools.
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To maintain long term financial sustainability.
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To promote an environment that celebrates success, engages open dialogue, shares ideas and recognizes the contributions of our singers, staff, and board leadership.