DWC Summer 2017 Show - I Want To Be A Cowgirl's Sweetheart

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Michael Sattler - General Manager Don McMaster – Office Manager

Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sally Taylor Sally Taylor Insurance Group RMAA Board Chair Kelli Theis PioneerSolutions RMAA Board Vice-Chair Wade Frisbie Trilogy Financial RMAA Board Treasurer

DIRECTORS

Chorus Leadership Board Representatives

Cindy Koch Always Best Care Senior Services

Everett Schneider President, Denver Gay Men’s Chorus Bedrock Landscaping Materials

Michael Rodel Retired, formerly Kaiser Permanente

Ann Afton President, Denver Women’s Chorus Families First Scotte Hoerle RMAA Marketing Committee Chair TIAA

Jerry Cunningham OUTFRONT Magazine RMAA Board Secretary

Nancy Crist RMAA Bookkeeper EX-OFFICIO

James Knapp Artistic and Managing Director DGMC & Mosaic Youth Program

Mark Zwilling Artistic Director DWC

Mark Zwilling – Artistic Director Alison Dozier – Assistant Artistic Director & Director of Take Note!

Beth DeBoer - Principal Accompanist Sarah Blizzard - Take Note! Pianist

James Knapp – Artistic and Managing Director Sam Eschliman – Assistant Artistic Director & Director of Off Kilter!

Ricki Moyer – Principal Accompanist Ken Leist - Choreographer

James Knapp – Artistic and Managing Director

FOUNDATION SUPPORT & CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust Louden Family Foundation

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From the Artistic Director June, 2017 Howdy!

Welcome to the Denver Women’s Chorus very first country and western show! Get prepared for a rootin’ tootin’ good time with the women of the chorus. We have had a total blast putting this show together for you.

The music represents some of the most important women of country music and this idiom is part of our American tapestry. The music and the spirit of the lyrics talk about hope, courage and wide open spaces.

The music is fun and catchy but more than that it is part of who we are.

Artistic Staff Bios Mark Zwilling

Artistic Director, Denver Women’s Chorus Mark’s educational and professional background is extensive, and he has served as artistic director for the women’s chorus for 14 years. Mark also served as artistic director for Out Loud: the Colorado Springs Men’s Chorus for 5 years. Currently, he is the Director of Music and The Arts at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. St. Andrew has more than 450 active music participants in a graded music program. Mark is an active performer and maintains a private studio in organ, voice and piano.

Alison Dozier

The chorus is an active part of the Denver community and works on many projects with schools, shelters and retirement communities. We are also engaged in planning programs about women. We commission music by women and we are mindful that we still have a lot of work to do.

This concert is for you, our audience (who takes a chance on us), and comes to see what we are up to now. We are up to bringing you great music but not music in the box. As the Artistic Director I was out of my comfort zone teaching a genre of music that I do not know well.

Thanks to our wonderful staff Alison, Beth, our band and our guest choreographer, Laura, they have helped pull the pieces together and approach the music with authenticity and expertise. If you’ve seen us before, you know you will reap those rewards with each of our concerts – but especially this one!

If you are singer I hope you will consider singing with us in the future. Every season explores different types of music and there are always pleasant surprises. One thing that you can count on is a great community of wonderful, skilled women that love music and who embody the purpose of bringing music to life.

Thank you again for being with us. Now park your horse, get ready to tap your toes and enjoy the show!

Mark Zwilling Artistic Director, Denver Women’s Chorus

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Assistant Artistic Director, DWC and Artistic Director of Take Note!

Alison Dozier is the Assistant Artistic Director of the Denver Women’s Chorus and the Director of Take Note! the small ensemble of the Denver Women’s Chorus. Alison has been with the chorus for the past 7 years in a variety of roles. As a member of Take Note! she has collaborated on original arrangements and choralography. Alison has loved to sing since childhood and comes from a musical family. Alison is a professional counselor in Denver working with children and families.

Beth DeBoer Accompanist, DWC

Beth De Boer is proud to accompany the Denver Women’s Chorus. She has accompanied several ensembles in the Denver area, including the Cherry Creek Chorale and several adult and youth theatre productions. She is the staff accompanist at Castle View High School where the choral program includes six choirs, and is the organist for a local church. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, motorcycling, and making music!

Laura Herships Choreographer, DWC

Laura Ballard-Herships has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Wayne State University in Detroit and has been dancing and loving musical theatre for most of her life. She is honored to have had this opportunity to work with the Denver Women’s Chorus as one of the choreographers for this concert.

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The Denver Women’s Chorus

* = section leaders + = dancers

DenverWomensChorus.org Artistic Director – Mark Zwilling Assistant Artistic Director and Take Note! Director – Alison Dozier Principal Accompanist – Beth DeBoer DWC Chorus Council Ann Afton, President Lauren Grenz, VP, Treasurer Cheryl Hamilton, Secretary Karen Avilés Kelly Grutsch Megan Hawthorne Rachel Richards Production Committee Lauren Grenz, Chair Karen Aviles Gwen Balk Mollye Barrett Kayln Bohl Carolyn Burtner Angela Gilbert Niki Horino GwenEllyn Nordquist Ashley Teatum Liz Tredennick Bri Waites Mark Zwilling Music Advisory Council Connie North, Chair Mollye Barrett Carolyn Burtner Michelle Busse Alison Dozier Stephanie Jauregui Sarah Lehan GwenEllyn Nordquist Julie Roebuck Cece Thomas Mark Zwilling Choreography Laura Herships Alison Dozier Wardrobe/Wig Maven Karla Bohl

Sweethearts Band Banjo - Monica Lobser Bass - Jan Willis Fiddle - Kellie McGee Mandolin - Paula Hudson Steel Guitar - Ed Cotgageorge Guitar - Dustin Divine Drums - Matt Guerin

RMAA Marketing Committee Scotte Hoerle, Chair Kayln Bohl Steven Capaldi Jerry Cunningham Lauren Grenz Cheryl Hamilton TJ Kizuka Nick Martinez

Speakers Chesca Smotherman Andrea Mitchell

5th Section

“Golden Stars of Country” Nancy Fine - Breana RomeroKlein Sheila McGuire - Katie Gaertner Tyler Smith - Lyndsey Lane Holly Barton - Karis Meskimen Videographer Kayln Bohl Harper Quinn Sound Engineer Monica Rabino Set Design Lauren Grenz

A special thank you to DWC’s Fifth Section Volunteers, who signed up to help DWC in various capacities for our productions! Thank you!

Lynn Nimmo Lauren Grenz Niki Horino Mollye Barrett Ginny Perunka Kassidy Pressley Interested in becoming a member of our Fifth Section Volunteer Group? See us in the lobby for more info or email info@RMArts.org!

Special thanks to Concept and Graphic Design Barefoot Wines Lauren Grenz Central Presbyterian Church Denver Gay and Lesbian Poster Models Angie Durlin Chamber of Commerce Angela Gilbert Harper Q Visuals Integrity Print Group ASL Interpreter MillerCoors Tofer Jensen Murdoch’s Littleton OutFront Magazine Pepsi

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Leadership Artistic Director – Mark Zwilling Asst Artistic Director– Alison Dozier Accompanist – Beth DeBoer

Members Soprano 1 Adrienne Gauthier Amy Stanesco Angie Durlin+ Ashley Pereira Bri Waites*+ Britt Clark Carol Padgett+ Cate Cearley Cathy Noland+ Connie North* Emily Sellers Gwen Balk Janice Tilden Jessi Knoedler Kelly Seitz Kendra Halligan Laura Reed+ Lyndsey Lane Megan Hawthorn Sarah TL Waugh+ Sue Knight

Soprano 2 Abigail Lindeman Annie Eckler Becky Bright-Samarzia Carolyn Burtner Cassie Jensen+ Cecelia Thomas Carolyn Dieckmann Chesca Smotherman Cindy Carmon+ Ivy Moe Jennifer Archuleta+ Julie Robuck* Karen Aase Katie Gaertner Logan Gannon Madeleine Wagner Michelle Busse Pamela Coen Pat Condon Rachel Richards Rebecca Louden*+ Rebekah Jon Whittaker+

Sonja Moffitt Stephanie Jauregui+ V McDougall Alto 1 Alison Dozier+ Andrea Mitchell Angela Gilbert+ Ann Afton Ann Chamberlin Ann Henderson Ann Rogers Arielle Finegold+ Ashley Teatum Beth Pearson Breanna Romero-Klein+ Cheryl Hamilton Cyndi Robuck GwenEllyn Nordquist Hilary Halligan Janice Bowen Jenny Przekwas Kalima Knapp* Karis Meskimen Kayln Bohl Krystalyn Goodson Layle McFatridge Leigh Gonzales+ Mary Palmer Merrie Robinson Monica Pressley* Sena Johnson+ Shari Lemon Susan Whittlesey Alto 2 Alyson Daly Ariel DeFazio Beth Wienski Cheri Hall Elysia Vigil+ Jada Petersen Jennifer Molde Jude Gassaway Karen Avilés Karen K Edson Kelly Grutsch Kristie Price Leah Romero-Klein Lee Hamre* Liz Tredennick Marcia Hoy+ Petra Bennett* Yvonne Cherena-Pacheco

Karen Avilés Kayln Bohl Alison Dozier Karen K. Edson Krystalyn Goodson Lee Hamre Shari Lemon V McDougall Beth Pearson Julie Robuck Leah Romero-Klein Sarah TL Waugh Rebekah Jon Whittaker Take Note! Pianist Sarah Blizzard

DWC Chorus Angels Sisters in Song Never Forgotten

Rosie Bennington Kathleen Barney Mary Centa Susie Deaver Uma Devidatta Janet Dreifus Hsaio-ti Falcone JoAnn Grant Shirley Guenthner Mary Jean Kindschuh (MaJe) Deb Makarski Skip Neal Ann Quarterman Linda Rodriguez Karen Slatt Candace Weinrich Denardi You may notice that the DWC has stuffed animals on stage with us at all of our concerts. These represent our choir angels who we have lost over the years. Each animal has been chosen specifically to represent the personality of the member and remind us that they may be gone but are not forgotten.

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ACT I This One’s for the Girls

Words and Music by Aimee Mayo, Hillary Lindsey, and Chris Lindsey Arr. Alan Billingsley

Wide Open Spaces

Words and Music by Susan Gibson Arr. Mac Huff

“I think we should all be tolerant of each other and embrace each others’ strengths and differences and uniqueness and beauty.” – Martina McBride

Soloists: Amy Stanesco and Abigail Lindeman

Walkin’ After Midnight

“I have a hidden wild side, and the older I get the more it comes out.” – Martie Maguire

Lyrics by Don Hecht Music by Alan W. Block Arr. Mac Huff

Soloist: Kelly Grutch

Dedication - “Mom and Dad, thank you for encouraging me to find the ‘wide open spaces’ I needed to follow my dreams.” from Abigail Lindeman

Mean

By Taylor Swift, arranged by Roger Emerson

“Oh, I offended you with my opinion? You should hear the ones I keep to myself.”

– Patsy Cline Dedication - William Robert Hamilton, father of longtime member, Cheryl Hamilton. from Artistic Director Mark Zwilling and the DWC Chorus Council

Performed by Take Note! the DWC small group ensemble Soloists: V. McDougall, Lee Hamre*

*featuring Lee Hamre on guitar, Shari Lemon on banjo and Leah Romero-Klein on mandolin

I’m Gonna Take That Mountain

“If you’re horrible to me, I’m going to write a song about it, and you won’t like it. That’s how I operate.”– Taylor Swift

“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funnybone.”

– Reba McEntire

Words and Music by Dolly Parton Arr. Ed Lojeski

Words and Music by Jerry Salley and Melissa Pierce Arr. Alan Billingsley

Dedication - Linda Wienski, Reed Nelson, Marilyn Sweet, and “to all who struggle. Just remember every struggle brings the opportunity for growth and positive change.” from Beth Wienski

Queen of Hearts

Nine to Five

Soloist: Adrienne Gauthier

“I just think that we should be more loving, more caring. We are who we are. If you’re gay, you’re gay. If you’re straight, you’re straight. And you should be allowed to be how you are and who you are.” – Dolly Parton

Words and Music by Hank Devito Arr. Deke Sharon

INTERMISSION

“I can’t live off of yesterday - that’s in the past.” – Juice Newton

Safe and Sound

Words and Music by Taylor Swift, T-Bone Burnett, John Paul White, and Joy Williams Arr. Mark Brymer “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” – Taylor Swift Dedication - Kendra Halligan “This song has many levels of meaning to us both. I love you Kendra.” from Hillary Halligan.

Dedication - Ann Afton “Thank you for being my safe space.” from Janice Bowen

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AUDITION! The chorus always works on a variety of challenging, exciting and beautiful music and is accepting singers for the the fall of 2017. The simple audition process can happen around the time of the DWC rehearsals and are easy and painless. Please consider singing with us! The fall open house is a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining the chorus to experience a rehearsal and learn more about our chorus. There will be an opportunity to sign up for an audition, which will be held on another date. The Denver Women’s Chorus first rehearsal for the fall season will be Sunday, August 27th from 6-9 pm. This is an open house and is open to all.

For more information please email us at info@RMArts.org.

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ACT II Not Ready to Make Nice

By the Dixie Chicks, arranged by Brad Stephenson

Performed by Take Note!

Soloist: Leah Romero-Klein

“I’m really proud of what went down. I spoke up for what I believe - that’s what art is about and what musicians should be about. And if I’d known anybody was listening, I would have said something that would have really made a mark.” – Natalie Maines

Somebody Else Will

By Luke Laird, Ashley Gorley & Hillary Lindsey, arranged by Sarah Van Sciver

Performed by Take Note!

Soloist: Krystalyn Goodson “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. You can’t be scared. No matter where you are, you’re going to face problems, and it’s up to you to work through them. I would tell anyone who is black, white, gay, transgender to do what makes you happy. There’s always someone out there listening that hears you that you’re touching.” – Mickey Guyton Dedication - to the carpool from Colorado Springs

Heart Way Home

By Brandi Carlile, arranged by Joel Derksen, Arielle Finegold & Alison Dozier

Performed by Take Note!

Soloist: Kayln Bohl Duets: Leah & Krystalyn, TL & Beth, Shari & Lee, Rebekah & Alison “I love country music so much because of the way it sounds and because of its traditions, but also because it really does speak to the way I live when I am in my truck and I’m going to get hay for the horse and I’m chasing chickens around the yard. My sexual orientation has very little to do with that, so I expect the country music industry to catch up to that sentiment -that even lesbians have chickens and horses and problems finding work and all the things that they sing about, and they will catch up to that eventually. I am of the strong belief that where you stand out most is exactly where you’re needed.” – Brandi Carlile

I Hope You Dance

Words and Music by Tia Sillers and Mark D. Sanders Arr. Ed Lojeski

Soloists: Janice Bowen and Lyndsey Lane

“When a song really connects with so many people, it’s because they felt something when they heard it,. This song makes you think about and feel for the people you really love in your life. Who doesn’t have someone like that in their life? “ – Lee Ann Womack Dedication - Mairi Racinowski “May you remember these words as you grow into a beautiful young woman.” from Janice Bowen

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Dedication - “For Sister Pat Keating, who’s life work with young people helped them ‘stand their ground when everybody’s giving in.’” from Yvonne Cherena-Pacheco

Stuck Like Glue

Words and Music by Shy Carter, Kristian Bush, Jennifer Nettles, and Kevin Griffin Arr. Mark Brymer

Soloist: Krystalyn Goodson

“If you are brave enough to be yourself, that is a huge risk and should be applauded.”

“We many times sell ourselves short, not only in relationships, but throughout our own lives.

Hopefully, we come around at some point and realize our own value.” – Jennifer Nettles Dedication - Hillary Halligan “The Love of my Life that pulled me back in and went there making me feel like a kid again. Love you. - Kendra” from Kendra Halligan Dedication - “To my Laura: this is us. With love from Stephanie.” from Stephanie Jauregui

Follow Your Arrow

Words and Music by Kacey Musgraves, Shane McAnally, and Brandy Clark Arr. Michelle Busse “More than anything, even if they don’t agree with the girls kissing girls thing or even the drug reference, I would hope that they would agree that no matter what we all should be able to love who we want to love and live how we want to live.” – Kacey Musgraves Dedication - “To Tony, who has always encouraged me to follow my arrow.” from Mary Palmer

Blame It On Your Heart

Words and Music by Harlan Howard and Kostas

Trio: Arielle Finegold, Krystalyn Goodson, Lee Hamre “It’s kind of odd when you think of Loretta Lynn, when she was first traveling and recording country music. It was all built through word of mouth. If you pleased the fans, they would pass it around to their friends and family.” – Patty Loveless

I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart Words and Music by Patsy Montana Arr. Ed Lojeski

Soloist: Shari Lemon

“They either wanted to mother me, brother me, or marry me.” Patsy Montana – about her all-male backup band, the Prairie Ramblers.

The Denver Women’s Chorus wishes you Happy Trails!

Dedication - “Dedicated to Kendra Halligan’s father Kenneth Halligan.” from Hillary Halligan

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Take Note! is the (mostly) a cappella ensemble composed of select members of the Denver Women’s Chorus. Formed by pioneering singers in DWC, Take Note! took the stage for the first time on April 27, 1985. More than 30 years later, Take Note! continues to delight and inspire DWC audiences and at community events in the Denver area with their unique sound.

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