FROM THE PRESIDENT As President, as well as a singing member of the Waukesha Choral Union, I am honored and privileged to welcome you to our 2010-2011 concert season,” Putting Together a Community of Singers”. Today’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah continues a long tradition of this community event. It is both a thrill and an honor to be among the participants. This series of free community concerts has been made possible in large part through the efforts of our longtime friend, singer, benefactor, and tireless champion—Mr. Fred Portz. Sadly, we lost Fred this past year; those of us who knew and loved him will hold his memory close to our hearts throughout this performance and for many years to come. Our ambitious 2010-2011 season is made possible not only by the hard work and dedication of our singers and instrumentalists but also by the support of our donors, advertisers, sponsors, volunteers, and all those who attend our concerts. In order to be successful, our organization needs the efforts of all of these participants. Just like putting together the pieces of a puzzle. As a member of today’s audience you are one piece of the puzzle. You can turn that into many pieces by inviting friends, family members, and neighbors to experience the wonderful performances that will make up the rest of our 2010- 2011 season. Tom Custis WCU President
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A B O U T T H E WAU K E S H A C H O R A L U N I O N As the premiere chorus in the area, the Waukesha Choral Union has been musically active in the community for over 50 years. Originally a combination of the Carroll College student chorus and community singers named Waukesha Choral Society in 1949, the group became the Town and Gown in 1961 and the Waukesha Choral Union in 1974, taking its present form as an auditioned choir in 1978. MISSION The Waukesha Choral Union’s mission is to challenge, enrich, and engage its singing members, audiences, and community through the pursuit of excellence and a variety of programming. The WCU mission includes expansion of the effectiveness of its educational efforts throughout Waukesha County through collaboration with schools, area performing artists, and community arts organizations. S TA Y C O N N E C T E D TO T H E WAU K E S H A C H O R A L U N I O N Website www.ChoralUnion.org Sign up for our new eNewsletter
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Board of Directors Tom Custis - President Diane McGeen - Vice President Tom Hering - Treasurer Susan Wallenslager - Secretary Ernest Brusubardis, III - Ex-officio Kristina Boerger Tom Constable ReAnn Holmes Sarah Holmquist Barbara Miller Tom Smith Staff Ernest Brusubardis, III - Artistic Director Christopher Ruck - Accompanist Jim LaBelle - Marketing Director
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A R T I S T I C D I R E C TO R Ernest Brusubardis, III, Artistic Director of the Waukesha Choral Union, is a graduate of UW Milwaukee with the Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Music and the Master’s Degree in Music Education with an emphasis on choral conducting. His other choral directorships include the advanced ensembles of Hartford Union High School and the
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Welcome to the Waukesha Choral Union’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah. We have had the pleasure of offering this free community concert event for over 30 years. I wonder whether Handel ever thought this masterpiece among oratorios would become part of the standard choral repertoire around the world. Messiah premiered in April of 1742 as a fundraiser for a foundling hospital in Dublin, Ireland. It is now performed in many languages throughout the year all across the world. How appropriate that this performance is free to the public and sponsored by several generous benefactors in our community. Handel composed this most well known of his masterworks, during a time of turmoil in his life. He had experienced several financial setbacks and was depressed and nearly destitute. Even under these circumstances, Handel managed to create an enduring masterpiece, which eventually lifted him out of his misery. We live in equally trying times. I hope the music inspires us to leave with uplifted spirits and a zeal to make our world a better place. Enjoy this gift of music to you! Ernest “Ernie” Brusubardis, III WCU Artistic Director
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WAU K E S H A C H O R A L U N I O N Ernest Brusubardis, III, Director Christopher Ruck, Accompanist SOPRANO Karen Bieszk Indra Brusubardis Christine Budish Caitlin Butte Phyllis Cramer Paula Custis Carrie Garcia Jennifer Garcia Patricia Hummel Barbara Miller Rena Pett Sally Schwarz Carol Slaybaugh Mary Stephani Wendy Stippich Kathi Stoiber Joanna Vanderhoef ALTO Jane Dykema Maureen Hair Beth Heflin Claire Johnson Wendy Muller Jana Otto JoAnn Portz
Susan Rabe Colleen Reske Michele Rinka Judy Rosynek Mary Ruckh Susan Till Sue Wallenslager Anne Wandler TENOR David Betzold John Clausz Tom Custis Jeffrey Fillian James Gallup BASS Richard Blauvelt Ed Butte Norm Goeschko John Gustafson Tom Hering Charlie Hummel Dean Larson Paul Rempe Tom Smith Alan Thompson
AU D I T I O N I N F O R M AT I O N Waukesha Choral Union is always seeking new members. To schedule an audition please call (414) 297-9310 or email at membership@choralunion.org
The 2010-2011 Waukesha Choral Union season, “Putting Together a Community of Singers,” is sponsored in part by grants from the Arts Alliance of Waukesha County and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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HANDEL’S MESSIAH A FREE GIFT TO THE COMUNITY Waukesha Choral Union Ernest Brusubardis, III, Conductor Soloists Erika Schwane, Soprano Jillian Bruss, Alto Joseph Graziano, Tenor James Barany, Bass Messiah.........................................................................George Frideric Handel (1685 – 1759) PART 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Overture Tenor recitative, Comfort Ye, My People Tenor aria, Every Valley Shall Be Exalted Chorus, And The Glory of The Lord Bass recitative, Thus Saith the Lord of Hosts Alto aria, But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming Alto recitative, Behold, a Virgin Shall Conceive Alto aria and chorus, O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion Bass recitative, For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the Earth Bass aria, The People That Walked in Darkness Chorus, For Unto Us a Child Is Born Pastoral Symphony Soprano recitative, There Were Shepherds Abiding in The Field Chorus, Glory to God in The Highest Soprano aria, Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion Alto recitative, Then Shall The Eyes of The Blind Be Opened Soprano and Alto duet, He Shall Feed His Flock Like a Shepherd Chorus, His Yolk is Easy and His Burthen is Light
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P R O G R A M ( c o n t .) PART 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Chorus, Behold The Lamb of God Alto aria, He Was Despised and Rejected Chorus, Surely, He Hath Borne Our Griefs Chorus, And With His Stripes We Are Healed Chorus, All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray Tenor recitative, Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart Tenor aria, Behold, And See if There Be Any Sorrow Tenor recitative, He Was Cut Off Out of The Land of The Living Tenor aria, But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell Chorus, Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates Soprano aria, How Beautiful Are The Feet of Them Bass aria, Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage Tenor recitative, He That Dwelleth In Heaven Tenor aria, Thou Shalt Break Them With a Rod of Iron Chorus, Hallelujah
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Soprano aria, I know That My Redeemer Liveth Chorus, Since By Man Came Death Bass recitative, Behold, I Tell You a Mystery Bass aria, The Trumpet Shall Sound Chorus, Worthy The Lamb That Was Slain Chorus, Amen
MESSIAH ORCHESTR A VIOLIN 1 Roberta Carpenter Concert Master Andrea Buchta Sam Grabow Sara Kureck Jennifer Wendling VIOLIN 2 Suzanne Ignaszak Principal Ernest Brusubardis, IV Ashley Champan Karen Schroeder VIOLA Anita Saunders - Principal Robert Ignaszak Beth Rindt
CELLO Janet Marshall - Principal Viktor Brusubardis Jenna Pepitone
TRUMPET 1 David Magoon TRUMPET 2 Gerry Keene
BASS John Babbitt - Principal Steve Rindt
TIMPANI Richard Farvour
OBOE 1 Phyliss Gilmore
ORGAN Thomas Gregory
OBOE 2 Susan Whitney
HARPSICHORD Vicki Taylor
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GUEST SOLOISTS Erika Schwane, Soprano, has been a featured soloist in Shubert’s Mass in G with Waukesha Choral Union as well as Mozart’s Mass in B-Flat and Bach Cantata 196 with Carroll University. She has musical theater experience with Waukesha Civic Theater, Mukwonago Village Players, and Lake Country Players. She is also an active member of the Jubilate Chorale in Waukesha, Wis. Erika holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Business from Carroll University, where she studied music and voice with Chelsea Cloeter. Jillian Bruss, Alto, has performed both here and abroad in opera, oratorio, and recitals. She has performed with the Florentine Opera in both main stage and outreach programs, Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Dallas Opera, Milwaukee Choral Artists, Milwaukee Youth Symphony, Waukesha Choral Society, MasterSingers, Bel Canto Chorus, Milwaukee Choristers, and Lutheran Acapella Choir. In 2006, Jillian took a recital concert of American composed and arranged songs to the countries of her grandfathers, Denmark and Norway. She is the General Manager of the Milwaukee Opera Theatre and conductor of the women’s ensemble Women of Note. She also teaches private voice in her home studio in Elm Grove, at Pius XI high school, and at UW Parkside. Jillian holds a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Illinois – Champaign Urbana, and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from UW-Stevens Point.
Joseph Graziano, Tenor, has performed oratorio work in the Milwaukee area, including the tenor soloist for Handel’s Messiah, Dave Brubeck’s To Hope, and the Bach Magnificat. Joseph has also been a featured soloist throughout the Midwest with such companies as the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Festival of Arts Antioch, Missouri Repertory Theatre, Pine Mountain Music Festival, Madison Repertory Theatre, and the Little Rock Symphony. In addition, Joseph has performed with the Florentine Opera Company for several seasons, singing such roles in their Outreach Programs as Carmen’s “Don Jose,” La Traviata’s “Alfredo,” and Of Mice and Men’s “Lenny.” Joseph has also been featured in the Florentine’s Mainstage productions of La Boheme, Il Trovatore, Pagliacci, and Abduction from the Seraglio. James Barany, Bass, has performed comprimario and supporting roles with the Florentine Opera, including the “Herald” in Rigoletto, “Yakuside” in Madama Butterfly and “Man #1” in Elmer Gantry. James has also performed with the Florentine Opera Chorus since 2005 as a Bass- Baritone in the productions of Aida, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Macbeth, I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Madama Butterfly ,The Magic Flute, Semele, Tosca, Elmer Gantry, Rigoletto, Rio De Sangre and L’ italiana in Algeri. James has also performed for Waukesha audiences as “Sancho” in Man of LaMancha at the Waukesha Civic Theatre.
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The Shattuck Music Center houses a recital hall that seats 150, an auditorium that seats 1350, and a Schantz seventytwo-stop pipe organ. The Department of Music has a large band-practice room, teaching studios, a multi-sensing room, a computerized music laboratory, and classrooms. Carroll University, often called Wisconsin’s pioneer college, is the oldest four-year institution of higher education in the state. In 1841, settlers living in the Wisconsin Territory community of Prairieville established the academy that five years later would become Carroll College. Soon after its founding, Carroll affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and adopted the motto “Christo et Litteris,” which means “for Christ and Learning.” Carroll’s early patrons believed that higher education would serve as an instrument for civilizing the wilderness, spreading the Gospel and planting the roots of democracy deep in the prairie soil. They also sought to provide for the prosperity of their children and future generations. Carroll was chartered by the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature on Jan. 31, 1846, two years before Wisconsin became a state. On May 10, 2008, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change the institution’s name to Carroll University, effective July 1, 2008. Throughout Carroll’s history, the hallmarks of its educational experience have been teaching excellence and individualized attention.
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POST MERIDIAN A concert filled with music selected by Dr. James B. Kinchen, Jr. that focuses on the afternoon or evening. Songs like Abendlied (Evening Song), To Be Sung of a Summer Night on the Water and I Could Have Danced All Night
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UPCOMING CONCERTS Waukesha Choral Union ALLBEETHOVEN CONCERT Ernest Brusubardis, III, Music Director 2010-2011 Season
Saturday, April 30, 2011 8pm Shattuck Auditorium, Carroll University
Includes Beethoven’s Choral Mass in C (excepts) and the Choral Fantasy for piano, organ and chorus.
GIVE US PEACE
Saturday, May 21, 2011 7:30pm Oconomowoc Arts Center With Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Bel Canto Chorus
2011-2012 SEASON
HEAVEN AND NATURE SINGS
THE HUMAN AND THE DIVINE
Saturday, October 15, 2011 8:00pm Basilica at Holy Hill With Hartford Union High School Concert Choir
A COLLAGE OF CAROLS
Friday, December 9, 2011, 8:00pm St. Luke’s Church, Waukesha Sunday, December 11, 2011, 3:00pm St. Catherine’s, Oconomowoc
Purchase tickets from Waukesha Choral Union Members, at all Waukesha State Bank locations online www.ChoralUnion.org or phone 414-297-9310
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Music of Joy and Inspiration Saturday, April 9, 2011 7:30PM North Shore Presbyterian Church 4048 N. Bartlett Ave., Shorewood
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COMPOSER’S CORNER George Frideric Handel Born in Halle, Germany, February 23, 1685. Died in London, April 14, 1759. George Frideric Handel was the son of a barber-surgeon. George’s father had definite plans for his son. He wanted George to become a lawyer, but George was captured by the sound of music. George’s aunt gave him a spinet (an early harpsichord that had a single keyboard and only one string for each note) for his 7th birthday. George and his aunt placed the spinet in the attic, and whenever George had a chance he would go to the attic to play.
George’s father was the appointed barber-surgeon to the court of Saxe-Weissinfels. In 1693, he took George with him to visit the court. While there, George had an opportunity to play the great organ. When the Duke heard his talent, he commanded Handel’s father to see to it that George receive the best possible training in music. George began to study with the organist of St. Michel’s in Halle. He learned how to compose and how to play violin and oboe as well as organ and harpsichord. Because his teacher had such a large music library, George was able to become familiar with the French and Italian national styles of music as well. In 1702, when George was 17, he entered the University of Halle as a law student. This did not last long, and George took his first position as organist of Halle Cathedral. Later he moved to Hamburg where he was employed in the Opera House first as a violinist and later as harpsichordist. As he grew older, Handel became an outstanding organist and often traveled all over Europe sharing his musical talents. Handel entered the musical scene in England and produced his first opera, Rinaldo, at the Queen’s Theater on February 24, 1711. It was a fantastic success and assured Handel of the finest reputation in England. Handel was so favored in England that the queen gave him a royal pension to be paid each year. In 1717 one of his most famous pieces of music, the Water Music, was performed at a royal party which took place on a barge floating down the Thames River. George wrote operas and oratorios plus music for instruments and ensembles. He established the Royal Academy of Music, an Italian opera company, and traveled all over seeking out the singers he wished to have as part of his company. In 1727, Handel officially applied for and became a British subject and adopted England as his new country. When King George I died, Handel wrote the anthems for the coronation of the new king. Zadok the Priest, one of his compositions, is still performed today at British coronations. In 1740, having completed Messiah, Handel traveled to Dublin to present its premiere, Which was an outstanding success. It is said that when the king first heard the music from the Messiah he was so filled with emotion that he rose to feet when hearing the “Hallelujah Chorus.” To this day the tradition of standing when the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah is performed. Although George became blind near the end of his life, he continued to perform on the organ. He also continued to compose music by dictating it to a friend who wrote it down for him. On April 6, 1759, George conducted a performance of Messiah, took ill, and had to return home. He died on April 14, 1759, was given a state funeral, and was buried in the Poet’s Corner of Westminster Abbey in London, England. Over 3000 people attended his funeral. www.ChoralUnion.org · Waukesha Choral Union 23
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MESSIAH George Frideric Handel (1685 – 1759) In the summer of 1741 Handel, depressed and in debt, began setting Charles Jennens’ Biblical libretto to music at a breakneck speed. In just 24 days (August 22–September14,) Messiah was complete. Like many of Handel’s compositions, it borrows liberally from earlier works, both his own and those of others. Tradition has it that Handel wrote the piece while staying as a guest at Jennens’ country house in Leicestershire, England. The oratorio was premiered on April 13, 1742, as part of a series of charity concerts in Neal’s Music Hall near Dublin’s Temple Bar district. Right up to the day of the premiere, Messiah was troubled by production difficulties and last-minute rearrangements of the score. Handel led the performance from the harpsichord. Handel conducted Messiah many times and often altered the music to suit the needs of the singers and orchestra he had available to him for each performance. Consequently, no single version can be regarded as the “authentic” one. Messiah is scored for SATB soloists, SATB chorus, two oboes, bassoon, two trumpets, timpani, strings, and basso continuo
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T H E L A S T WO R D
TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN A CHORUS 1) You get to be loud. Always feel like you’re being shushed? In choir, you’re actually encouraged to make noise. 2) Friendship. More than 42 million Americans sing in choruses, so you’re sure to make some new acquaintances. 3) See the world! Many choirs go on tours to exciting and faraway places. 4) Begin the path to stardom. Mega-celebs Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake started their careers singing in school and church choirs. Even President Obama was once a choral singer. 5) Bring home A’s. Research shows that students who sing in choruses get better grades than students who don’t. 6) Make your resume shine. Employers will love to see that you’re involved in extracurricular activities—especially an activity like choir, which develops teamwork skills and self-discipline. 7) L’amour. Lots of singers date people they meet in choir, because music is the food of love, after all. 8) Back rubs. Yeah, that’s right: back rubs. Many choruses do them as part of their rehearsal warm-ups. 9) No schlepping. Singing does not require carrying around heavy instruments or gym bags. All you need is your voice. 10) Bragging rights. Not everyone can say they’ve been in the spotlight, but you’ll be able to because singing in a chorus gives you the opportunity to be front and center!
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