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One Last sOng
25th annual Remembrance Day Concerts Saturday November 11, 2017 | 1:30pm West VancouVer united church 2062 esquimalt aVe, West VancouVer
Saturday November 11, 2017 | 8pm st. andreW’s-Wesley united church 1022 nelson st at Burrard, VancouVer
ChRistmas with ChOR LeOni
Friday December 15, 2017 | 4:30pm & 8pm Monday December 18, 2017 | 4:30pm & 8pm st. andreW’s-Wesley united church 1022 nelson st at Burrard, VancouVer
Saturday December 16, 2017 | 1:30pm West VancouVer united church 2062 esquimalt aVe, West VancouVer
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Canadian Choral Composition Competition Friday February 23, 2018 | 8pm the annex 823 seymour st, VancouVer
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MANELY/FUN Monday June 19, 2017 2pm & 7:30pm | Mainstage Tent at Bard on the Beach
Monday June 26, 2017 2pm & 7:30pm | Mainstage Tent at Bard on the Beach
Erick Lichte, Artistic Director Ken Comier, band leader & keyboard Sacha Niechoda, keyboard Cameron Wilson, violin David Sinclair, guitars Laurence Mollerup, bass Henry Christian, trumpet Martin Fisk, drums Special Guest, Red Heartbreaker
Chor Leoni Men’s Choir 949 West 49th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T1 admin@chorleoni.org | www.chorleoni.org #ManelyFun
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am always amazed at how our Mane Stage shows bring out the ingenuity, talent and dedication of the men of Chor Leoni. It is a bit of a crazy proposition that, after a demanding season of concerts, the men rally one more time to put on this show full of dancing, costumes, brand new arrangements and general hijinks. But they do. And there is something about putting this show together which gets the jokes within the choir rolling, makes the smiles of the singers shine a bit brighter and gels this community of men in a special way. We hope you, our audience, can feel the fun we have being together and creating this show. We are especially happy to welcome back Red Heartbreaker as our guest artist this year. We are also incredibly honoured to include Corey Payette’s Gimikwenden Ina, from his new musical Children of God, within our Canadiana set, commemorating Canada’s 150th anniversary.
As you will see, tickets for our 2017-18 season are on sale today in the Bard Village, at a special discount for our Mane Stage audience. Next season, our 25th year, will be full of incredible musical moments, including a collaboration with the most decorated a cappella group of all time, TAKE 6. We hope you can take advantage of this special deal and join us for every single note of our silver anniversary.
Photograph by William Ting
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PROGRAMME Overture Everything’s Coming Up Roses from Gypsy Stephen Sondheim, Jules Style, arr. Ken Cormier
Fun Fun Fun / Still the One Brian Wilson/ John Hall, arr. Cameron Wilson
Come Go With Me C.E. Quick, arr. Heather Soderling
Baby Talk to Me from Bye Bye Birdie Charles Strauss, arr. Miles Ramsay Arrangement commission supported by Lesley Stowe & Geoffrey Scott
Misty Erroll Garner/Johnny Burke, arr. Stephen Smith Arrangement commission supported by Rick & Lorraine Bennett
Song for the Mira Alex MacGillivray
, arr. Stuart Calvert
Stompa Serena Ryder/Jarrod Bettis, arr. Greg Martin
Gimikwenden Ina from Children of God Corey Payette
, arr. Elliott Vaughan
Gimikwenden Ina COREY PAYETTE
Gimikwenden ina Do you remember? Aaniin ezhinikaazoyan What you are called? Anndi wnejibaayan Where you are from? Gimikwenden ina Do you remember? Gimikwenden ina Do you remember? Nindedeyag nimaamaayag Our fathers and mothers? Nimiseyag nisayeyah Our sisters and brothers? Do you hear them calling you?
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Entr’acte Seven Bridges Road Steve Young, arr. Keith Sinclair
Log Drivers Waltz Wade Hemsworth
, arr. Ron Smail
& Keith Sinclair
Bile Them Cabbage Down Mack Wilberg
Once in a Lifetime Talking Heads, arr. Ken Cormier
Don’t Give Up Peter Gabriel, arr. Ken Cormier
Chor Leoni Disco Medley
arr. Sasha Niechoda
Arrangement commission supported by James Emery & Rob McAllister
That’s the Way I Like It Harry Casey/ Richard Finch Hot Stuff Pete Bellotte/ Harold Faltermeyer/ Keith Forsey Rasputin Frank Farian/ George Reyam, Fred Jay I Will Survive Freddie Perren/ Dino Fekaris
Canadian Composer or arranger |
recorded by chor leoni
Gimikwenden Ina is a song from Corey Payette’s musical Children of God, arranged especially for Chor Leoni. In this musical, Tommy and Julia, the children of an OjiCree family, are sent to a residential school in Northern Ontario. As the school tries to “take the Indian out of the child,” Tommy struggles not to forget his language, his family, his culture. This song is written in the Ojibwe language. The Ojibwe are part of the Anishinaabeg group of Indigenous peoples, the 2nd largest in North America. Territories extend from Quebec around the great lakes into the US and to Manitoba. Ojibwe people speak Anishinaabemowin language, which is still widely spoken today, but is in decline. Children of God had its World Premiere in May 2017 at the York Theatre in Vancouver followed by Canada’s National Arts Centre closing the English Theatre season and opening the Canada Scene Festival showcasing some of the most ambitious and celebrated works from across Canada. Corey Payette is proud of his Oji-Cree heritage from Northern Ontario and works as a playwright, actor, composer, and director across Canada. He is the Artistic Director of Urban Ink (Vancouver), and wrote the book/music/lyrics and directed Children of God.
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RED HEARTBREAKER Red Heartbreaker has a split musical personality. A classicallytrained mezzo-soprano and flautist, her performance and composing work refuses to be pigeonholed. An award-winning film composer, she creates everything from mock elevator music, challenging feature-length choral scores, and conducting small orchestras. Be it performing her own arrangements of classical music for dance, to singing in ensembles ranging from chamber choirs to rock tribute stage shows, Red is thirsty to keep it fresh and challenging. Nothing is off the table. IAN FARTHING*, DIRECTOR Ian is delighted to be returning to direct the Lions in their annual Bard show for a second year. His recent theatre work includes productions of Jeeves Intervenes, A Christmas Story (Chemainus Theatre Festival), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Gladstone Theatre, Ottawa) and Frost/Nixon (Ensemble Theatre Company), in addition to nine seasons as Artistic Director of the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in Prescott, ON, where some of his awardwinning productions included Merchant of Venice, Othello, Macbeth and The Two Gentlemen of Verona. In 2014, at the National Arts Centre, he received the Capital Critics Circle Award for Excellence. Upcoming Vancouver productions include A Prayer for Owen Meany (www. ensembletheatrecompany.ca July 8 – August 18) and Bar Mitzvah Boy (www. pacifictheatre.org March 23 – April 14, 2018) *The participation of these Artists are arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance.Opera.Theatre Policy (DOT).
Ariana Barer, Rob McAllister, choreographer costumier
PRODUCTION TEAM Ian Farthing*, director Ariana Barer, choreographer Rob McAllister, costumier Kim Charlene Smith*, stage manager Geoff Hollingshead, sound
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ERICK LICHTE Erick Lichte has carved out a distinct niche in the vocal music world and concert life in North America. The Washington Post has hailed the “audacity” of his programming, the Chicago Tribune has noted the “meticulous preparation” of his choirs and Fanfare Magazine declared that he created and helmed “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States.” As a founding member, singer and Artistic Director of the male vocal ensemble Cantus, Lichte created and sustained one of only two full-time vocal ensembles in the United States. From 2000-2009, Lichte’s programming and artistic direction were heard in over sixty concerts a year and he has collaborated with artists such as Bobby McFerrin, the Boston Pops, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Doc Severinsen, and the Minnesota Orchestra. His work with Cantus garnered the 2009 Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence, the highest honour from the professional choral organization Chorus America. As a choral conductor, Lichte has served as conductor for many professional, educational, and amateur choral ensembles. In January of 2013, he began his tenure as Artistic Director of Chor Leoni Men’s Choir. Lichte is an active clinician and guest conductor, and is especially passionate in his work to get young men singing. Lichte is a published composer and arranger, especially known for his writing in All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 which has been taken on seven North American tours.
ABOUT CHOR LEONI Known internationally and loved locally, Chor Leoni Men’s Choir is recognized as one of the world’s vanguard male vocal ensembles. With stylistic grace and an adventurous spirit, Vancouver’s Singing Lions have enriched and transformed people’s lives through singing for over twenty years. Aspiring to the highest professional standards, Chor Leoni performs annually to over 10,000 patrons and is one of the most active amateur choirs in North America. The ensemble has been honoured with many awards at the national and international level including five 1st place awards in the CBC National Radio Competition for Amateur Choirs. In July 2012, Chor Leoni won a dozen awards at the 51st Concorso Internazionale di Canto Corale “Seghizzi” (Italy), including 1st place trophies in the 19th and 20th Century categories, two Audience Favourite awards, and second place in the competition’s overall Grand Prix. Chor Leoni’s most recent recording, Wandering Heart, has been a featured CD for Minnesota Public Radio, WFMT Chicago, and received a perfect, fivestar rating from the UK’s Choir and Organ magazine.
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MEMBERS OF CHOR LEONI First Tenors Corey Hollett Ken Hollett Noel Hollett Shaun Jackman Bob Keyes Derek Kief Mark MacDonald Cliff Reinhardt Hyo Shim Peter Spira
Second Tenors Jordan Back Byron Hanson Kyle Harland Choji Hayashi Bruce Hoffman Reid Howard Liam Kearns Jim Knight Rod Locke Keith Sinclair John Wyness
Section Leaders Mark MacDonald, Byron Hanson, Greg Martin, Michael Soderling
Baritones Joseph Anthony James Carter Mike Cavaletto Russell Cripps Ian Farthing Doug Graeb Conor Graham Phil Jack Mike Jackman Tom Kidd Douglas Leung Greg Martin Rob McAllister Daniel Sheinin Ted Steiner
Basses Paul Birch Lucas Brown Stash Bylicki Garth Edwards James Emery Ed Friesen Michael Hall Barry Honda David Love Chris Moore Larry Smeets Michael Soderling Nick van der Velden
Honorary Lifetime Members Christopher Gaze, o.b.c., m.s.m. Martha Lou Henley, c.m.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR James Emery Erick Lichte Artistic Director
Vice-CHAIR Ted Chiasson Treasurer Marni Johnson Secretary Rod Locke MEMBERS AT LARGE Rick Bennett James Carter Mike Cavaletto Leanne Denis Fred Lee Peter Joosten Masato Oki Patricia Penner
STAFF Artistic Director: Erick Lichte General Manager: Stash Bylicki Production Manager: David Carpenter Manager of Marketing & Patron Relations: Bruce Hoffman Digital Media Producer: Phil Jack Archivist: Eric Kristensen Accompanist: Ken Cormier FOUNDER Diane Loomer, c.m. HONORARY PATRONS Judith Forst, o.c., o.b.c. Martha Lou Henley, c.m. Brett Polegato Wayne Riddell, c.m. Robert Sund Bramwell Tovey, o.c., o.m. Patrick Wedd
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Chor Leoni names its giving levels after the stars of the constellation Leo, the Lion. Thank you to all of our benefactors and friends. Your generosity helps us shine! This list acknowledges donations received from May 1st, 2016 to June 7th, 2017. If you detect any errors or omissions, please call the choir office at 604.263.7061.
DONORS REGULUS ($10,000+) Alix Brown Bob & Judy Hager Family Fund Paul* & Margaret Birch Peeter & Mary Wesik RBC Foundation Robert and Helen Watson ADHAFERA ($5,000 - $9,999) BlueShore Financial Gabryel Harrison James* & Leslie Carter Marni Johnson & Gordon Roberts Martha Lou Henley Charitable Foundation Paul & Darlene Howard Stephanie Carlson NOVA ($2,000 - $4,999) Colleen & David Torrison, Douglas Lambert, Eric & Beverly Watt, Erick* & Ashley Lichte, James Emery* & Rob McAllister*, Joyce Campkin, Pete Chamberlain, Rick* & Lorraine Bennett, Valerie Dunsterville DENEBOLA ($500 - $1,999) Andrew Shaw, BC Choral Federation, Bill & Heather Ireland, Bob* & Deborah Keyes, Bob* & Margaret Rankin, Carol & Richard Henriquez, Charles and Lucile Flavelle Family Fund, Chris & Suzanne Finch, Christopher Foundation, Count Enrico & Countess Aline Dobrzensky, David Love* & James Harcott, Dennis & Holly Back, Derek Page, Diane Ravelli, Doug Graeb*, Ed Friesen*, Ellen Giesbrecht & Les Nerling, Evelyn Froese, Garth Edwards*, Glenn Knowles, Glenna & John Geddes, Global Civic Policy Society, Jeff Mooney & Suzanne Bolton, Joan Henderson, Joan McLeod, John Esdaile, Jordan Back*, Judy Hager, Kathleen Hallam, Larry Clausen & Myron Story, Larry Smeets*, Laurence Sauder, Lesley Stowe & Geoffrey Scott, 10
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Liam Kearns*, Liz Chaston, Mary Lou Miles, Mary-Anne Stowe, Muriel Richards, Nancy McLeod, Patricia Hudson, Patricia Penner, Peter & Anne-Marie Kains, Rod Locke* & Quinn Crosina, Ryan McKinley, Shirley Hebenton, Stash Bylicki*, Ted & Dorothy Chiasson ZOSMA ($200 - $499)
Andrew & Nuala Harries, Anne Piternick, Barbara Sutherland, Barry Honda* & Valerie Weeks, Beth Carter, Bill & Jeannie Denault, Bob & Sue Adams, Bob Andrew, Brenda Benham, Bronwen Thompson, Bruce Hoffman* & Dean Brown, Carlson Family Fund, Cassandra Florio, Colin Gibson, Colin MacKenzie, David Smith, Deb Dhaliwal, Derek Kief*, Diane Norton, Dianne Bentz, Don & Heather Risk, Eleanor Elliott, Elizabeth Dean, Ermes Pez, Fred Lee, Gary Kenwood, Gillian Elmitt, Gina Nichols, Grant & Fran Riddell, Greg Lypowy, Greg Martin*, Gwen Wick, Helen Overgaard, Ian Farthing*, James & Ruth Jackson, Jean Hurst, Jean Oland, Jennifer Hungerford, Jennifer Jupp, Jill Lyall, Jim Knight*, Joan Anderson, Joan Apel, Joel & Marousa Dumaresq, John Christian, Jon Kennedy, Kate Wodzicki, Katherine Jackman, Katherine Paton & Jeff Beckman, Ken Cormier*, Ken* & Ros Hollett, Kevin Mazzone, Laura & Paul Baker, Leslie Langlois, Leslie-Anne Rogers, Lois Milsom, Lynn & Russel Lichte, Lynne Platt, Margaret Kidd, Marilyn Slade, Marion Loney, Martha Hazevoet, Mary Thomas, Mike* & Agnes Jackman, Nader Mirhady, Nina Cassils, Pablo Angulo, Patricia Bice, Paul Larocque*, Peter Mercer & Ginger Shaw, Reid Howard*, Richard Anderson, Rick Dehart, Robert Poutt, Salsa Labs Inc, Sherrill Purves, Sylvia Hart, Tabitha Toy, Ted Steiner*, Tom Kidd*, Vern Milani, William Heese, William Leggat, William Worrall RASALAS ($75- $199)
Anne Porter, Anonymous, Arthur Reber, Barb Pearce, Bob* & Margaret Rankin, Burke & Hanneke Corbet, Carolyn Robertson, Catherine Rickey & Ross Ramsey, Cathy Tuckwell, Charles Budd, Choji Hayashi*, Christine Nicolas, Clare Saadien, Conor Graham*, Cynthia Loveman, Dailey Doss, Danica Kell, Daniel Sheinin*, Donnae Bell, Doug McRae, Eilish McKendy, Elaine Stevens, Frances Smith, Gene Cassidy, Gerald Lyseng, Govan Keng, Greg Mohr*, Greg Rasmussen, Heather Pynn, Helen Smith, Hyo Shim*, James Hummelen, Jamesie Bower, Jane Mitchell, John* & Sue Wyness, Joseph Anthony*, Judith Coffin, Kevin Chiang*, Leanne Denis, Lesley McGibbon, Li Lin, Linda Sinclair, Louise Hutchinson, Margaret McNeil, Marilyn Bullock, Mark MacDonald*, Marnie Carter, Michael Cavaletto*, Michael Lee, Michael Soderling*, Mike & Val Seager, Mike Fletcher*, Moyra Dobson, Muhammad Iqbal, Naz Pahani, Norma Goldie, Patti Janssen, Peter and Elfriede Rohloff, Peter Joosten*, Peter Spira*, Phyllis Kenney, Rachel Caulfield, Rnold Smith, Rob Mayhew, Rob Thomson, Robert McLenehan, Ron Bergeron, Ruth Brodie, Sarah Daigle, Shanni Eckford, Stephanie Hardman, Sue Anderlini, Susan Sutherland, William Ting*, Yifan (Grace) Tang * Indicates current members of Chor Leoni.
Sustaining Donors giving by recurring monthly donation
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CHOR LEONI MEN’S CHOIR
chor leoni men’s choir
2017/18 SeASoN
VANMAN MALE CHORAL SUMMIT TAKE 6 in Concert April 6, 2018 | 8pm QuEEn ElizAbETh ThEATrE 630 hAmilTon ST, VAnCouVEr
SummiT ConCErT April 7, 2018 | 7:30pm ChAn CEnTrE for ThE PErforming ArTS 6265 CrESCEnT rd, ubC, VAnCouVEr
CHOR LEONI 25 Saturday April 28, 2018 | 1:30pm WEST VAnCouVEr uniTEd ChurCh 2062 ESQuimAlT AVE, WEST VAnCouVEr
Saturday April 28, 2018 | 8pm ST. AndrEW’S-WESlEy uniTEd ChurCh 1022 nElSon ST AT burrArd, VAnCouVEr
CHOR LEONI IdOL Sunday May 6, 2018 | 5:30pm doors, 7pm show ThE blACKbird PubliC houSE 905 dunSmuir ST (AT hoWE), VAnCouVEr
MANE EVENT Monday June 25, 2018 | 3pm & 8pm Monday July 2, 2018 | 3pm & 8pm bmo mAinSTAgE TEnT AT bArd on ThE bEACh VAniEr PArK, VAnCouVEr
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