OC - Mannheim Steamroller

An SVA Music Celebrations Series Event

The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller CREATOR & FOUNDER

Chip Davis

Jackson Berkey

Almeda Berkey

Ron Cooley

Roxanne Layton

Becky Kia

EAST COAST CAST

Featured Keyboard Artist, Piano, Harpsichord, Synthesizers Harpsichord, Synthesizers Bass, Lute, Classical Guitar Percussion, Recorders Violin, Conductor

Logan Penington Drums, Recorders APPEARING ON SELECTED DATES

Bobby Kunkle Robert Thies Mark Agnor Andrew Malashock Paul Ross

Piano, Harpsichord, Synthesizers Harpsichord, Synthesizers Violin, Conductor Bass, Lute, Classical Guitar Drums, Percussion, Recorder

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SUN, NOV 20, 2011 | Overture Hall

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PROGRAM

Hark! The Herald

Angels Sing Gagliarda Greensleeves

White Christmas

Little Drummer Boy Faeries

Christmas Lullaby

Joy to the World Above the Northern Lights

Pat A Pan

O Holy Night

A Fresh Aire Christmas A Christmas in the Aire A Fresh Aire Christmas Christmas Extraordinaire A Fresh Aire Christmas Christmas Extraordinaire Christmas in the Aire Christmas in the Aire The Christmas Angel Christmas in the Aire A Fresh Aire Christmas

INTERMISSION

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (modern) Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Wassail, Wassail Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Carol of the Birds Mannheim Steamroller Christmas I Saw Three Ships Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Carol of the Birds Mannheim Steamroller Christmas I Saw Three Ships Mannheim Steamroller Christmas God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (traditional) Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

Good King Wenceslas Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Hallelujah Christmas Extraordinaire

Winter Wonderland Christmas Extraordinare Messengers of Christmas Christmasville

Carol of the Bells A Fresh Aire Christmas

CHIP DAVIS creator and founder I grew up in a little farm town in Ohio. My grandmother was the church organist in our small church right across the street from our home.

My most cherished Christmas memory is of the services on Christmas Eve. As a little boy, it was so magical— the glow of candle lights and smell of fresh pine boughs that decorated the church. Afterwards we’d come back outside where we could smell the woodburning fireplaces in the neighborhood.

The rest of the evening was a mix of special food, the Christmas tree and family faces. It is a memory that has always stayed in my heart. It’s also why

being part of your holiday traditions with our annual Christmas concert tour is so important to me.

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CHIP DAVIS

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Families start new traditions each year.

For the Mannheim Steamroller family, this is our second year of performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

We’re happy to be playing on the Office Max float.

We are again part of a special NBC program, “Pandora Unforgettable Moments on Ice,” broadcast the Sunday after Thanksgiving. A superstar cast of Olympic and World Champion figure skaters perform to Mannheim Steamroller Christmas songs. American Idol runner-up David Archuleta also performs and Ico-host the broadcast with Kristi Yamaguchi!

We return to Universal Orlando Resort for our fourth year of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concerts scheduled for the first three Saturdays and Sundays in December. Now you see

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why we have three traveling troupes!

But the most important tradition to everyone at Mannheim Steamroller is being with you tonight. Over the years I’ve watched mothers and fathers bring their children—and then their children’s children—to hear our Christmas music.

Seeing that has created another memory for me to cherish.

Even though I can no longer participate as a member of the band because of cervical disc damage, I will always be part of the Christmas tour—writing, arranging, producing and directing the sounds of Mannheim Steamroller. Along with traveling to as many performances as possible. Because that is my Christmas tradition.

My best wishes to each of you this season!

–Chip

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STAFF .

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Brian Ackley Chief Operating Officer, Sound Trak, Inc.

Janet Taylor General Manager of Touring

Terry Calek Manager of Marketing Communications

Johnny Adams Production Staff and Artist Management TOUR MEDIA PRODUCTION

Dave Cwirko Multimedia Engineer

Tom Hartig Video Editor

Ryan Caudill Video Director EAST COAST MANAGEMENT AND CREW

Gretchen Pfarrer Tour Manager and Accountant

Sunil Sinha Production Manager

Alicia Loggan Production Manager

Will Brandsetter Production Assistant

Terry Seefus Stage Manager

Rande Ferguson Front of House Sound Mixer

Richard Jackson Lighting Director

Justin Borgelt Lighting Technician

Christopher Spurgin Video Technician

Brandon Craig Merchandise

Justin Wadsworth Crew Bus Driver

James Guinn Band Bus Driver

Joe Mittiga Truck Driver

Brian Bocian Truck Driver MAGIC ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, TOUR PROMOTER

Lee Marshall President

Joe Marsh CEO

Dave Stinson Vice President, Productions

Kristy Maple Vice President, Marketing

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Come Enjoy the Village of Cambridge!

You’re invited to a Vintage Victorian Country Christmas in Cambridge.

Our Village is all decked out for the holidays. The fun continues all through holidays and culminates with a drawing for a FREE Holiday Package worth $250.00!

• Shop for Holiday Specials – You’ll find pottery, home furnishings, antiques, jewelry, beads, clothing, candy, wine, gourmet coffee, bird feeders and supplies plus many unique gift items.

• Enjoy a meal or libation – The restaurants, sports bars and coffee shops offer dining and drinks for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

• Tour a museum – Arrange a tour of the Cambridge Historic School Museum or visit the Matt Kenseth Fan Club Museum. Come meet Matt on December 23rd, see our web-site for details, mattkenseth.com.

• Stay at a B&B – There are five bed and breakfasts that offer a relaxing get away while visiting Cambridge.

• Enjoy winter recreation – You can hike, bike or cross country ski through the 500 acre Cam-Rock Parks. Take the kids sledding and ice skating at Westside Park. Go ice fishing on Lake Ripley.

• View the holiday lights – Ripley Park has a special holiday light display, our downtown is decorated for a Victorian Christmas and many homes are beautifully decorated.

For more details and times of all Cambridge holiday events contact the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce at 608-423-3780 or www.CambridgeWI.net. Email: office@cambridgewi.net P.S. When you call or email, just mention Overture and you’ll be entered into our drawing for a Holiday Gift Package valued at $250.00.

The Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce, along with these businesses, invite you to come to Cambridge: A Box of Fluffys Boutique Cambridge House B&B Ken Olson’s Used Cars Drew’s Tax Plus Presidential Limousine Ltd. The Garment Shop Queen Bead Studio

Community Activities Program(CAP) Katy’s Corner LLC. Elegance and Design Studio Matt Kenseth Fan Club Museum Rowe Pottery Works The Voyagers Jewelry Design Casilears Antiques, Curios and Collectibles

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If you enjoyed this holiday performance at The Overture...you’ll love these festivities in the Village of Cambridge!

You’re invited to a Vintage Victorian Country Christmas in Cambridge.

Our Village is all decked out for the holidays. The fun begins on Saturday, November 26th. It continues all through the holidays and culminates with a drawing for a FREE Holiday Package worth $250.00!

Nov. 26 is Diva Day in Cambridge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Treat yourself to fun with our Women’s Small Business Expo, boutique shopping, wine & gourmet food tasting, fashion show, salon spa treatments, plus enjoy martinis, dining and holiday specials throughout downtown. And join in the tree decorating in our Village Square.

Dec. 2, 3 & 4 is Cambridge Country Christmas – The celebration begins Friday night with the Elf Shelf shopping and activities for kids 5-9 p.m.

There will be a tree-lighting, hot cocoa and cookies in Veterans Park, visits with Santa at Badger Bank and the Holiday Lights Display at Lake Ripley Park.

Saturday and Sunday are packed with activities from the Elf Shelf to the cookie walk to the live Nativity. Your family can take a horse drawn hay ride, listen to strolling Madrigal singers, sample cider and cookies, see real live reindeer, or have your kid’s and pet’s pictures taken with Santa. Plus shop for pottery, jewelry, clothing, furniture, antiques and gift items. And don’t miss the production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” Dinner Radio Play at the Keystone Grill on Saturday night.

For more details and times of all Cambridge holiday events contact the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce at 608-423-3780 or www.CambridgeWI.net. Email: office@cambridgewi.net P.S. When you call or email, just mention Overture and you’ll be entered into our drawing for a Holiday Gift Package valued at $250.00.

The Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce, along with these businesses, invite you to come to Cambridge this Holiday Season: The Woodshed Rowe Pottery Works Ripley’s Bakery & Eatery Oscar H. Hanson House Bed and Breakfast The Voyager’s Jewelry Design Lynn Holzhueter Carpentry Hanson House Weddings

The Keystone Grill Aunt Hatties Ken Olson’s Used Cars Marc’s Garage The Victorian of Cambridge The Daily Grind Cambridge Stoneware Co.

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ORDERING & INFORMATION Order online! overturecenter.com Phone orders: Call 608.258.4141 Mail or fax: online order form at overturecenter.com or in our magazine.

Buy in person: Visit the ticket office located on the main floor just off the Rotunda Lobby.

Ticket office hours: Mon–Fri, 11 am–5:30 pm; Sat, 11 am–2 pm; open additional hours evenings and Sundays on days of ticketed performances.

Group orders: Groups of 15 or more receive a discount on most performances. Call 608.258.4159 to make reservations.

Visit overturecenter.com: For a calendar of events, links to artists’ websites, video, audio, directions, parking and much more.

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Etiquette Please turn off all paging devices, cell phones and watch alarms.

Smoking is prohibited in Overture.

The use of cameras or tape recorders in the theaters is prohibited without written permission from Overture Center and the performing company’s management.

Food, large bags and other large items are not permitted in the theaters. Bottled water and beverages in Overture Refillable Souvenir Cups are allowed in the theaters at select shows.

In consideration of audience members with scent sensitivities and allergies, please use perfumes, aftershaves and other fragrances in moderation.

Event Staff Stagehand services in Overture are provided by members of Local 251 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

Volunteer usher and other services for Overture are provided by Overture Friends.

For information, visit overturecenter.com/ contribute/volunteer or call 608.258.4177.

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Children and lap seating: Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the theaters for performances. Children under the age of 6 are not permitted at certain performances. See our season brochure, visit our website or call the Help Line at 608.258.4143 for information.

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Contacting a patron during a performance: Call 608.258.4179 with the performance the patron is attending and his/ her row and seat number.

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Rentals: For information on renting spaces in Overture Center for weddings, performances, meetings or other events, call 608.258.4163 or email events@overturecenter.com.

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