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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Comcast NBCUniversal
I’ll Be Home For Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders
PROGRAM INTRODUCTION Frank Giordano, President & CEO, The Philly POPS
Brigadier General (Ret’d) Carol Eggert, Senior Vice President, Military and Veteran Affairs at Comcast Festival Fanfare For Christmas Wasson
A Message of Thanks to Those Who Serve... Tonight, I extend to you, on behalf of the Philly POPS family and our Board of Directors, a warm welcome to Verizon Hall for our Fourth Annual Comcast NBCUniversal I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders. It’s my favorite way to kick off the holiday season of giving, by gathering together to honor these deserving men and women who, each day, make our community safe and secure. A special thank you for the first responders, veterans and their families in the audience tonight: your commitment and your service are an inspiration! We thank Governor Tom Wolf for serving as Honorary Chairman of this evening’s event. Mayor of Philadelphia Jim Kenney, Police Commissioner Richard Ross, Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel and Joseph Brooks, President of Liberty USO of Pennsylvania, all have made significant contributions to tonight’s events and to the other Salute Series events through the year.
Joy to the World Watts & Mason
DEC. 1, 2017
Ring Out Bells, Ring! Trad. German
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Little Bolero Boy Davis, Onorati, & Simeone
Michael Krajewski music director
The Grinch Medley Hague
FEATURING
Jingle Bells Forever Pierpont & Sousa
Justin Hopkins guest vocalist
Angels We Have Heard On High Chadwick & Barnes
Peter Richard Conte organist
INTERMISSION This event marks a third collaboration for this benefit concert between the POPS and Comcast NBCUniversal, our Salute Series Presenting Sponsor. Brigadier General (Ret.) Carol Eggert, a Philly POPS Board Member, has been instrumental in her role as Senior Vice President, Military and Veteran Affairs at Comcast, in making tonight and the entire series through the year meaningful to the 50,000 audience members who enjoy a Salute concert annually. This partnership brought the Independence Week POPS concerts to another huge audience through the telecasts of these events on NBC10 and Telemundo. I would like to recognize the ongoing contribution of the chairman of the Philly POPS Board, Gary Frank, as well as that of both Bank of America and John and Pina Templeton who have supported this Christmas Salute generously and deserve a special thank you.
This is America! Performed by the USO Troupe
To our guests tonight from all branches of the service community, we wish you and your families an especially delightful Christmas season. The POPS celebrates your sacrifice!
Anthem of Praise Smallwood
Sincerely,
Sleigh Ride Anderson
Deck the Halls Oliphant, Traditional I Saw Three Ships Traditional
African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir
Do You Hear What I Hear Regney & Shayne Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Wesley, Whitefield, & Mendelssohn
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The Salute Series, an expanding portfolio of programs performed on American holidays, celebrates those who serve our country, its cities, and communities. Performances including Memorial Salute, POPS on Independence on July 3, POPS at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony and POPS on the Parkway on July 4, and Veterans Salute showcase the magic of the orchestra to diverse and enthusiastic crowds. The annual I’ll Be Home for Christmas concert rings in the holiday season with a free concert for active military, police, and fire department families. A festive benefit concert that rings in the holiday season for 2,000 members of the service community with a night of magical music and generousity of spirit.
Every year, the Philly POPS celebrates the on-sale date for A Philly POPS Christmas with a bike giveaway event for children of members of the military, and Philadelphia police and fire departments. In coordination with Comcast NBCUniversal and a number of private donors, the POPS gave 130 bicycles and helmets to local children.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
GREETINGS: It is my honor to join with the Philadelphia POPS to welcome all those gathered for the Fourth Annual Comcast NBCUniversal I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders benefit concert. Each year during the holiday season, we must reflect upon the unwavering commitment of the military and emergency first responders. The character and courage of these individuals and their families reflect the highest ideals of the commonwealth. Tonight’s event salutes those whose obligations call them elsewhere during the holiday season. Together in camaraderie, and in the spirit of Christmas, we honor all service members for answering the call of duty and the sacrifices they have made. I commend the gifted performers and staff of the Philadelphia POPS for hosting such a moving event, and I am certain this concert will have a tremendous impact on the audience. As Governor, and on behalf of all the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I am pleased to welcome everyone to tonight’s concert. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable evening.
TOM WOLF Governor December 1, 2017
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“I wanted to express our gratitude to Jim Dever, Philadelphia Market President of Bank of America for the generous support we have received for the Salute Series,” said Frank Giordano, President and CEO, The Philly POPS. “We’re honored to join forces with one of America’s most respected and prominent institutions in our efforts to celebrate the men and women who serve our country here and abroad. Tonight’s event is one of the most important things we do all year and we’re proud to have Bank of America standing with us.”
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“Supporting the arts and making these experiences more accessible is instrumental in helping all of our local communities thrive,” said Jim Dever, Philadelphia Market President, Bank of America. “We at Bank of America are proud to support Philly POPS in celebrating and advancing popular music in our region.” 10 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
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THE PHILLY POPS ROSTER 1ST VIOLIN
CELLO
CLARINET
Michael Ludwig Rachael Ludwig Robert Vieira Carlos Rubio Ben Scott Alex Cutler-Fetkewicz Paul Reiser Charles Parker Juliette Javaheri Hyo Samantha Crawford
Uli Boeckheler Jon Fink George Atanasiu Brooke Beazley Pat Daniels Talia Schiff
Joseph Smith Mark Allen Kaj Hansen
2ND VIOLIN Michelle Bishop Yu Hui Tamae Lee Kate Suk Greg Teperman Louis Lanza Sarah Dubois Laura Earley Diane Barnett
VIOLA Christmas came a little early for local children tonight: immediately preceding the Fourth Annual Comcast NBCUniversal I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Salute to the Military and First Responders concert, Amazon presented Fire tablets and content cards to children of active duty military, all serving nearby at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. The Philly POPs is grateful to Amazon for the donation and for gifting local children with new devices to support learning and reading. Last year, Amazon pledged to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years. This past November, Amazon announced they hired more than 17,500 veterans and military spouses across the United States and expects to hire 10,000 more by 2021.
Davis Barnett Marjorie Goldberg Scott Wagner Ellen Trainer Sarah Sutton Gerry Rice
BASS Miles Davis Anne Peterson Stephen Groat
HORN John David Smith Todd Williams George Barnett Lyndsie Wilson
TRUMPET
DRUM SET Chris Hanning
Matt Gallagher Bob Gravener George Rabbai David DiValentino
ELECTRIC BASS
TUBA
KEYBOARD
Brian Brown
Jeff Smith
David Schneider
TROMBONE
HARP Andre Tarantiles
OBOE & ENGLISH HORN
Paul Arbogast Brian Pastor David Cianci
FLUTE & PICCOLO Edward Schultz Ron Kerber Frances Tate
OBOE
Stephanie Wilson
BASSOON Norman Spielberg Zachary Feingold
Steve Beskrone
TYMPANI & PERCUSSION William Kerrigan David Nelson Brenda Weckerly Chris Hanning
Amazon’s ongoing military activities include significant hiring commitments, creating roles that fit with military lifestyles, providing unique training programs, supporting Amazon’s robust Warriors@Amazon employee affinity group network and engaging in advocacy across the country on veterans’ issues. The company values the exceptional leadership skills and experience of our military men and women and encourages you to visit amazon.com/military to learn more about their military efforts and job opportunities.
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music director
MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI Philly POPS Music Director Michael Krajewski’s earliest memories of hearing symphonic music were summertime concerts in local parks in his hometown of Detroit. “My parents enjoyed music, but didn’t go to classical concerts,” Michael says. “My first tastes of hearing an orchestra live were in that informal setting and that’s what I ended up doing with my career.” He knew he wanted a career in music and always harbored the
Michael especially enjoys creating pops programs from scratch.
idea of becoming a conductor in the back of his mind. “I decided
“We’re playing music that wasn’t written for symphony orchestra
to get serious about myself as a musician and see how far I
– we create all new arrangements and match the right artists
could push myself,” he says. “It seemed like a pipe dream – no
to the programs,” he says. “It’s really satisfying.” His favorite
one around where I grew up even thinks about something like
experiences include pairing music with Cirque du Soleil-style
becoming an orchestra conductor, but I didn’t want to live the
acrobatics and a show that featured an on-stage speed painter.
rest of my life wondering what would have happened if I tried.” “I feel that The Philly POPS is the best pops orchestra in the Michael’s big break came when he was named Antal Dorati
country and the best at doing these kinds of concerts,” Michael
Fellowship Conductor of the Detroit Symphony in 1979 and
says. “And I love Philadelphia – it has a wonderful history and
gained experience conducting a big orchestra. He went on to
tradition of excellent music and performing arts.”
become assistant conductor of the Detroit Symphony, resident conductor of the Florida Symphony and music director of
Michael has conducted throughout North America and around
Modesto Symphony – all the while splitting his time between
the globe, and has collaborated with a diverse group of
conducting classical, educational , pops and outdoor concerts,
internationally-renowned artists, including Art Garfunkel, Kenny
often before non-traditional audiences.
Loggins, Ben Folds, Wynona Judd, Chicago, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
He is now a full-time pops conductor and serves as principal pops conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the
Michael lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife Darcy. He enjoys
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and since 2013, as Music
solving crossword puzzles, photography and travelling –
Director and Conductor of The Philly POPS®.
especially to Italy.
“Many people are interested in a symphony orchestra, but don’t feel like classical music is for them. When we’re playing the music of Frank Sinatra, movie soundtracks, Broadway and Top 40, audiences get a kick out of hearing a full orchestra with highly trained musicians playing songs that they feel is their music.” - MICHAEL KRAJEWSKI 14 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
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organist
guest artist
Peter Richard Conte was appointed Wanamaker Grand Court Organist in 1989. He is only the fourth person to hold that title since the organ first played in 1911. He performs concerts twice daily, six days each week, on the largest fully-functioning musical instrument in the world. Mr. Conte is also Principal Organist of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA, and, since 1991, has served as Choirmaster and Organist of Saint Clement’s Church, Philadelphia, where he directs a professional choir in an extensive music program catering to the Anglo-Catholic tradition.
Hailed by the LA Times for his “beautifully focused bass baritone” and “commanding presence onstage,” Philadelphia-native Justin Hopkins is establishing himself as one of the most sought-after and versatile artists on the scene today.
PETER RICHARD CONTE
JUSTIN HOPKINS
Mr. Conte is highly regarded as a skillful performer and arranger
with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Philly Pops, and with
of organ transcriptions. He has been featured several times on
numerous orchestras around the country.
National Public Radio and on ABC television’s Good Morning America and World News Tonight. He has two radio shows: The Wanamaker Organ Hour, which airs on the first Sunday of each month, at 5 PM (Eastern), and can be heard via the internet at WRTI.ORG; on each Wednesday evening at 7 PM, his Grand Court concert is streamed live on YesterdayUSA.com. Mr. Conte performs extensively throughout the United States and Canada under the management of Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, and has appeared as a featured artist at American Guild of Organists’ National and Regional Conventions. He has performed
Equally comfortable in operatic, concert, pops, and musical
No. 9 with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Aaron Copland’s
theater repertoire, he has been featured in such concert halls and
Old American Songs with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Benjamin
theaters as Carnegie Hall, Théâtre Royal de La Monnaie, Brussels;
Britten’s War Requiem with Dayton Philharmonic, Fantasia On
Symphony Hall, Boston, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, Koerner
Christmas Carols at Alice Tully Hall with New York Choral Society,
Hall, Toronto. He has been a guest soloist with the Philly POPS,
Elijah with The Choristers of Lansdale, Il Servo and Il Medico in
the Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Pops, Los Angeles Chamber
Macbeth with Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Mozart’s Requiem
Orchestra, Verbier Festival Orchestra, Leipzig Radio Symphony,
with Dayton Philharmonic, Kurt Weill’s Die Verheissung with
and Grand Rapids Symphony Pops.
Leipzig Radio Symphony, Bartolo in Le Nozze di Figaro with
Hopkins made his debut with the Philly POPS in 2016 for POPS On
of Organ at Rider University’s Westminster Choir College,
Independence at Independence Mall. Other pops appearances
Princeton, NJ, where he taught Organ Improvisation. He is the
include Happy Holidays With The Boston Pops, broadcast
2008 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from the
nationally on PBS in 2016, Florida and Midwest tour of By George!
Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington.
In 2013, the
The Boston Pops Plays Gershwin, The Golden Age of Broadway with
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Justin Hopkins was a member
Philadelphia Music Alliance honored him with a bronze plaque on
the Boston Pops, Grand Rapids Symphony Holiday Pops, and Kurt
of the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale from 1993-2002. He
the Avenue of the Arts’ Walk of Fame. His numerous recordings
Weill On Broadway with the BBC Concert Orchestra in London.
attended St. Joseph’s Prep where he was a member of the Cape
appear on the GOTHIC, JAV, PROORGANO, DORIAN and DTR
Equally at home in the world of jazz and jazz standards, Hopkins
and Sword Drama Society. He has sung for numerous dignitaries
labels.
most recently performed with famed singer Peggy King and the
and heads of state, including a command solo performance for
All-Star Jazz Trio in the RRazz Room at the Prince in Philadelphia.
the Dalai Lama in 2010. He took second place in the 2012 Lotte
Recent and upcoming opera and classical performances include
Lenya Competition.
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Opera Memphis, Revered Salvation in The Cradle Will Rock
Peter Richard Conte has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor
with Opera Saratoga, Sparafucile/Monterone in Rigoletto with Baltimore Concert Opera, Orazio in Amleto with Opera Delaware, Gesler in Guillaume Tell with Opera Southwest.
THE PHILLY POPS FESTIVAL CHORUS The Philly POPS Festival Chorus is a 180-voice ensemble that performs with The Philly POPS under the direction of Jeff Kern, Head of the Vocal Division for University of the Arts. The Philly POPS Festival Chorus began performing in 2002 and performs with the POPS orchestra during the annual Christmas concert series and Broadway series. The chorus has performed with many professional artists including Faith Prince, Capathia Jenkins, Ashley Brown, Lisa Howard, Lauren Kennedy, Rachel York, Alice Ripley, Ann Hampton Callaway, and The von Trapp Family Children. The Festival Chorus is an auditioned, volunteer organization composed of singers ranging from high school students to retired professionals. Auditions are held in mid-September and in mid-January.
JEFFREY KERN Chorus Master Jeffrey Kern joined the faculty of the University of the Arts in 1991, where he currently holds the rank of Associate Professor. His responsibilities include applied voice, conducting, advanced piano classes, advanced sight reading, vocal pedagogy for teachers, musicianship, jazz ear training, styles and diction for vocalists, and classes for the Musical Theater Minor. He conducts the University Chorus, Handbell Ensemble, and various small vocal ensembles, while serving as head of the Voice Department. He has also acted as music director in the theater department’s productions of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Cabaret, A Chorus Line, Rodgers and Hart Revue, On the Town, and Weird Romance. In 1998, he received the Louise Beitzel Award for excellence in teaching.
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Geoff Albert-Bolinski Mark Anderson Jim Bailey Michelle Balentine Morgan Barlow Peter Berexa Dave Berkowitz Cori Bortnem Connie Bosna Patti Bozzelli Lina Braun Briana Broberg Tracy Brobyn Ned Brouillette Fabiene Brown Chris Brubaker Brendan Burns Heather Caporaso Chrystina Cappello Barb Carfolite Edra Chandler Melody Chappell Doug Clayton Robert Coble Becky Crunk Hunter Daigle Phil Davis Buddy Deal Kate DeFlaviis Brittany DeGeorge Angela DeMott Tina DiCroce Katie Dilks Brian Dixon Kelly Dougherty Tom Dwyer Pam Fernsler Matt Fiocco Annie Flores
Joseph Fong Marcia Foor Nancy Gager Luis X. Garcia Patti Garver Mary Ellen Gilbert Susan Marie Gormley Jennifer Gottschalk Jaye Green Tom Green Kathy Guy Brooke Hanson Don Henry Marian Henry Mark Henry Rachel Henry Richard Henry Soyeon Huh Charlotte Humes Enrica Iacovone Stephen Jackson Elisabeth Jaouad Connie Jones Helena Kan Helen Karol Lauren Kelley Abigail Klapper Nick Kolodinsky Joe Kramer Joan Labosh Michael Labosh Alyssa La Pierre Mecca Leach Vicky Lee Jeanne Leisner Jayne Lester Amy Lewis Don Lewis Alex Li
Jieling Lin Joanne Lipa Shurong Liu Mary Lynch David MacMurtrie Nicole Manning Peg Manochi Jeff Masino Elizabeth Mataset Julie McCormick Eileen McCue Eileen McFadden Jennifer McGowan Patrick McGranahan Sherry Mistler Chris Mondello Permelia Mullen Rebecca Muller Michael Nahill Ted Newell Marco Newsome Flora Novick Kim Nurick Mark Olsen James Palmer Betty Pannell Ellen Paparone Laurie Pellicore Gabriela Peterman Maggie Place Dawn Price Michael Pugh Marilyn Radley Liv Rand Jamie Ray-Leonetti Betsy Rich David Riegel Denise Rose Jane Rose
Allison Rossi Mark Samani Al Sauter Mary Anne Saveoz Laura Schmidt Chuck Scott Katie Scott Barbara Schwartz Jim Sellers Sally Siegfried Elaine Soulliard Peter Spengeman Tina Stanfa Cynthia Stockton Jonathan Storace Nancy Sullivan Emily Szal Hsi Tai Wei-Ping Tai Laura Teal Jessica Teh Arienne Thaw-Bolton Jon Timmons Jane Tonkin Luis Urueta Laura Velarides Nicole Volpe Linda Welte Bertina Whytehead Vivian Williams Claire Wunderlich Connie Yetke Eric Yu Melina Zhang Raymond Zhu Owen Robbins, Accompanist
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PHILADELPHIA BOYS CHOIR & CHORALE Renowned for its commanding musicianship, intelligence and interpretive abilities, the Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Philadelphia Boys Choir has cultivated a devoted following worldwide for its highly acclaimed concerts and performances. Established in 1968, achievements include world tours, recordings with internationally renowned artists such as Luciano Pavarotti, television appearances (Saturday Night Live, Good Morning America, etc.), and praise from critics and audiences worldwide.
JEFFREY R. SMITH, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR An alumnus of the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, Smith stepped into the position of Artistic Director in 2004 and has since led the choir on concert tours throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Under his direction, the choir has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Pennsylvania Ballet, Philly POPS, Opera Philadelphia and Curtis Institute. Venues have included the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. Among the political dignitaries in the audience were prime ministers and presidents, including Barack Obama. Smith is a 1999 summa cum laude graduate of Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Music in Composition. His original compositions and vocal/instrumental arrangements have been performed by various ensembles throughout the country, including the Toledo Symphony, York Theatre (NYC), Ocean City Pops and Philly POPS. As a pianist in much demand, Smith has played with the Philadelphia Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, Philly POPS, and for several shows on and Off-Broadway. He is also assistant conductor for the Philly POPS.
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SOPRANO 1
SOPRANO 2
ALTO 1
ALTO 2
Nathan Birdwell Evan Bishop Andrew Blum Dawan Brown Devin Casas Arnab Chaudhuri Charlie Connolly Zachary Crothamel Max Ebenreiter Benjamin Favino Luke Ganley Jeffrey Jabbour Ethan Lander Chase Long Liam Miller Jackson O’Boyle Philip Okala Owen Reece JD Scarpa Robert Smith Yiguo Zhang
Cameron Bowden Wm. Jack Cellucci Dante DiMaio Harry Dozor Damian Ferraro Leo Gade Conor James Gilmore Aviv Haroz Sean Harrington Maxwell Hollis Carver Kielinski Phillip R. King Bryce Levin Maximilian Missler Andrew Owens Evan Schaffer Sridhar Shenoy Carlos David Villegas Charles Witmer
Jason Adams Jackson Angermeier Archibald Bednarek River Bunster Rafe A. Cultrara Christopher Doyle Jarrett Edwards Olukayode Ekundare Tyson Ford Ivan Harlamov Law Hill Elijah Huertas-Klingele Benji Kaufman Ethan Lee Michael Lowry Danard Samuel McNair Griffin J. Miller Samuel Miller Julian Mills Payton Owens Sergio Tristen Santana Jeffrey S. Smith Jackson Strong Jake Wade Daniel West
Jeremy G. T. Allen Aiden Barrow Julian Bates-Harris Malachi Brown Alexander Byler Julian Caesar Aleem Gaetano CastilloGambardella Dean Clark Patrick Corcoran Vaughn A. Cultrara Samad Dunbar Caden Ellis Brandon Hillwig Noah Jaouad Lucas Laje Julian Lucca Matt Malec Luke Mumma Sam Rekulak Ethan Samson Hasan Smith Connor Texada Luke Watson Jason Wearing Owen Yoder
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WALTIER BLOCKER is the co-minister of music with his Creative and Performing Arts classmate, Dr. Jay Fluellen, at the historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia. Walt attended both Westminster Choir College and the University of the Arts and studied church music, opera, and music education. Walt is a classically-trained singer and is a well-known music director, recording producer, song writer, vocal coach, actor and often writes music with the Philly POPS, for the Washington National Cathedral, national music conventions, churches and choirs around the country. Walt has performed and worked with directors, singers and musical artists all over the U.S. and Europe. Walt is known for demanding excellence. His passion for music, combined with years of experience and knowledge and most of all love of God, brings out the best in everyone with whom he works.
MUSICIANS/DIRECTOR/MINISTERS Walt Blocker Co Minister of Music, Director of Gospel Choir Dr. Jay Fluellen Co Minister of Music Waymond Elliott Co Minister of Music
ST. THOMAS GOSPEL CHOIR The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir (STGC) is from the Historic African Episcopal Church of Philadelphia, where the Reverend Canon Martini Shaw is the Rector. The STGC currently consists of 70 spirit-filled, energetic, singers, ministers and musicians of all ages and backgrounds. The choir’s membership represents over ten different area
female Presiding Bishop, Katherine Jefferts Schori, and again in
churches. The STGC shares their music ministry at over 100
2015 for the current and first African American Presiding Bishop,
services, programs, concerts, and celebrations of all kinds every
Michael B. Curry. Both were historic services of installations and
year. In 2013 STGC was named “The Best Regional Choir” in the
held at the Washington National Cathedral.
Verizon’s Music Competition, How Sweet The Sound and the choir performed to a sold-out audience at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. In 2015, the STGC won “Traditional CD of the Year” and Walt Blocker won “Producer of the Year” at the The Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards held in Memphis, TN. Locally and nationally, the STGC has received numerous awards and recognition,
Over the years, STGC has shared their music at several churches, and conventions and gatherings. The highest honor was singing at the historic and prestigious Thomas A Dorsey’s National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses several times in Washington, D.C., Orlando, and New Orleans.
including the “PHL Center Stage Competition Winners” for “Best
STGC has several recordings that showcases their various styles
in Gospel Music” for which the choir was recognized by the
and love of all kinds of music, including its first Holiday Music EP
Philadelphia City Council.
now available. The St. Thomas Gospel Choir has performed as far
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as San Jose and Limon in Costa Rica and is scheduled to tour in Italy this summer.
The Reverend Canon Father Martini Shaw The Reverend Father Samuel Kirabi The Reverend Father Gerald Collins
SOPRANO
ALTO
TENOR
Asiha Braxton-Garvin Brenda Battle Cheryl McCoy Conchita Dixon Courtney Gray Debbie Purnell-Otey Debbie Stewart Delois Whiters Dynita Jones Earlene Ford Endrea Holland Jamielle Natson Janelle Natson Jenelle Wilson-Johnson Jenny Forman Joy Holland Lee Anne Douglas Lenoria DeVine Lesley Dix Lynn Gant Pamela Shipman Rachel Medley Roxanne Josey Shanae Williams Shy’Bria Sanders Susan Patricia Ben Wendella Fox
Adrienne Logan Aneesa Donahue Angela Coston-Jones Antoinette Watson-Matthews Carmella Holloway Clara Mae Daniels Deborah Sampson Deneka Anderson Gladyce DuBrey Jacqueline Sampson Madeline Good Martina Carolina-Lorick Mary Ann Phillips MaryMcfarlane Nakeshia Worthington Nancy Jean-Sewell Pamela Galloway Pamela Shipman Patricia Akins Rebecca Berry Priscilla Custis Shaleen Manning Shannon Kemmer Shavonne Shipman Cook Shelley Raglin Terry Corson Terry Tillman Tyler Wilson
Carla Robinson Carolyn Pierce Charles Holloway Dale Williams Daniel Rhodan Darren T. Cottman Daryn Stewart Devvyn Holloway Gregory Natson James Stewart John Cheeseborough Julien Sandjong Justin Trotman Michael Small Mickeye Hardy Vincent Gumbs Wayne Browne
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS The Philly POPS greatly appreciates the many patrons who have made a contribution as Friends of the POPS. Thank you! Your support helps make our concerts possible and creates a sustainable future. AMERICAN SONGBOOK SOCIETY Archer Law Salvatore M. DeBunda, Esq.
GMIH, LLC Recycling Management Services Mr. Anthony Serafine President and CEO
Comcast NBCUniversal
Haverford Trust Company
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Independence Blue Cross
Parx Casino
Kaufman Financial Services Mr. Larry A. Kaufman
$100,000 AND ABOVE
ORCHESTRA SOCIETY $50,000 TO $99,999 Dottie and Frank Giordano Susan and Chase McDaniel Drs. John* and Pina Templeton
MAESTRO CIRCLE
veteran spotlight
Brigadier General (Ret.) Carol Eggert is Senior Vice President, Military and Veteran Affairs at Comcast NBCUniversal and serves on the Philly POPS Board of Directors. Carol provides strategic leadership to all aspects of Comcast NBCUniversal’s programs and outreach to the military and veteran community as customers, employees, and community partners. Comcast NBCUniversal’s unique set of employee benefits now surpass those offered to military community employees by most employers. Carol completed her distinguished military career in 2014 as the Assistant Adjutant General for the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Deputy Commandant for the Army War College.
She served in a variety of command and staff positions and completed numerous overseas deployments, including a 15-month combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and received numerous military awards and commendations, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Carol holds master’s degrees in instructional design and strategic international studies and recently earned her doctoral degree in organizational leadership.
“Comcast NBCUniversal is honored to partner with the POPS in all of their efforts to support Philadelphia’s military community and first responders through tonight’s concert and the entire Salute Series. The Salute Series recognizes the values of sacrifice and selflessness that define the careers of so many of you in attendance tonight, and Comcast NBCUniversal stands alongside the POPS in a shared commitment to give back to those who serve, and recognizing that service matters.” — Carol Eggert 26 | Encore! | The Philly POPS
Macy’s Rochelle and Barry Magarick Vic and Urve Maggitti Elizabeth and Terrence McCabe Mrs. Nancy M. Miller
Bank of America
Muller, Inc. Sandra Muller President
EisnerAmper
Mr. Mark Nicoletti
LCG, Ltd. Gary A. Frank, J.D. Chairman and CEO
PECO
$25,000 TO $49,999
CAROL EGGERT
Jerry and Lucille Francesco
Key Bank Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Philadelphia Energy Solutions The City of Philadelphia
Pepper Hamilton, LLP Joseph Del Raso Republic Bank Mr. Harry H. Madonna Chairman and CEO Susan and Phil Rinaldi
ASL Transportation Group Mr. James R. Donnelly President and CEO Gabriel A. Battista The Baxter Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carlucci
Louis Scaglione
Clark Capital Management Group Harry and Kina Clark
George Turak
Abram and D. Walter Cohen Foundation In memory of Gail Denny
Wells Fargo Bank Bill and Jeanne Whitmore Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Widger
Daniel and Monica DiLella
Wilmington Trust
Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. James M. Matour, Esq.
MUSICIAN CIRCLE
DNB Vince Liuzzi, EVP Chief Banking Officer
Anonymous
Drexel University John A. Fry President
Dr. Sucha and Mr. Michael Asbell
Jayne and Walter Garrison Ron Giordano Mr. and Mrs. William A. Graham IV Louis K. Habina, Esq.
Tim and Pam Alles
Karen and John Sirlin
AssuredPartners/ AJM Insurance Tony Mahon President
Manning and Ginny Smith
Mr. Leroy Kean
UM Holdings, Ltd. John Aglialoro and Joan Carter
John and Janet Marsella
Atlantic Trailer Leasing
Visit Philadelphia
Cybex International, Inc.
The Heritage Center of the Union League
The Union League of Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey P. McFadden General Manager
The Prime Rib Mr. Garth Weldon Eric Rosen In memory of Robert Rosen
$10,000 TO $24,999
Aqua Pennsylvania Marc Lucca President and CEO
The Philadelphia Phillies
David and Jennifer Cardy
Rowan University Dr. Ali Houshmand President
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
The Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Lisa Hale
John and Christine Meko Gregory Montanaro The Foundation of Morris Hall St. Lawrence
Beneficial Bank
William Penn Foundation Special Gifts Program
CBS3 TV
ENCORE CIRCLE
PA Convention Center Authority
CFI, The Knoll Dealer
$5,000 TO $9,999
EQUUS Capital Partners LTD Monica and Dan Dilella
Allied Universal Security Services
Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association
Nadia and Antoine Moukarzel
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
$2,500 TO $4,999
Abele Family Foundation Joan and Wilbert D. Abele
Phillip and Ellen Baer Chris Baxter Nancy and James Baxter Salvatore and Amy Calabrese Mr. Paul Catinella Charles Jacquin et. Cie., Inc. Mr. Stanton Remer CFO Citizens Bank Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, CFA President Karen Corbin Jana and Frank D’Andrea Charles and Susan Davidson Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Exact Design Mr. Richard Walling Arlene and Stan Ginsburg Kathleen and Bruce Goldberg
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FRIENDS OF THE PHILLY POPS continued Ten Pennies Florist and Event Planners Ms. Ann Catania President
Louis Habina
TD Bank
Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. Michael T. Piotrowicz President
Martin and Janice Wilensky Wills Eye Hospital David Yurman
BATON CIRCLE
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Darlington
Hon. Paul and Nancy Panepinto
Janet G. and Harold J. Whartnaby
Emilio Degregorio
Penn Personalized Care Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP Official Physician of The Philly POPS
White Penny Jon Cofsky Principal
Friends of the Ocean City Pops, Inc.
Susan and Charles Davidson Mr. Joseph M. Della Ratta Susan and Matt Dupee Barry Depew Maris and Roger Evoy
Jacobs Music Chris Rinaldi
Anonymous
Mr. David Fineman
Amany Mansour-Awad and George J. Awad
Firstrust Bank
Mr. and Mrs. J. and Brenda Nixon Thomas Nowakowski, Sr. Obermeyer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel Nina B. Stryker, Esq. Trusts and Estates Department Chair Christopher Olivia, MD Penn Medicine J.W. Pepper & Sons, Inc. The Philadelphia Foundation Pedro A. Ramos President PHLCVB Mr. Theodore Robb Roscommon International Sean Reilly President and CEO Joan Sacks and Lee Paynter Andy Santacroce Monique and Gary Silvi South Jersey Gastroenterology P.A. Dr. Joseph Savon Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young, LLP Wm. Sasso, Esq.
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Pat and Connie Dalton
Wellshire Farms Louis B. Colameco, III
Lisa Fazi
Metropolitan Contract Carpet Joe Pelosi
Sally Chandler and Mark Chalmers
Laurie and Christopher Olivia
$1,000 TO $2,499
Edythe and Robert Mazer
CD Realty Advisors Craig Frater
Michael Crofton
L.F. Driscoll Co., LLC
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Marion, Esq.
Elizabeth Weinreb Patricia Wellenbach
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Rob Wonderling President
Cpt. and Mrs. Jack P. Lieberman, US Navy (Retired)
Dennis Wasilewski
Marian Disken
Ruth Ann and Paul Fox
PHL DNC Host Committee
Cupersmith, Wilensky, Steiger, Stempler & Co. LLP Marty and Janice Wilensky
The Reverend Lucy Pierre
Ms. Jane Windle
Nancy and Alan Grossman
Pine Belt Auto Louis Trebino
Elizabeth Wojdak
Cheryl D. Gunter and Paul A. Rabe
S.R. Wojdak & Associates, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman
Konstadinos Plestis and Maria Vogiatzi
Christopher Wolfington
Patrick R. Gault Joan and Larry Glazerman
Robert and Megan Hausler
Zook Dinon PA
Herbein + Company, Inc.
CONDUCTOR CIRCLE
Mr. Anthony Hui
$750 TO $999
Nina and Alan Kirschner
Ms. Roselyn Barefield
Ms. Jacqueline S. Klein
Julie and Richard Frost
Stephen and Randy Klein
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harman
Brian and Lenore Locke Drs. Lawrence and Lynn Levine
Ms. Gail Goldstein
Police and Fire Federal Credit Union Anthony LaRosa
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holender
Cynthia and Gary Porter
Henry Gosik
Mr. Robert Rau
Ms. Elaine Grobman
Ms. Joyce Seewald Sando
Jo-ann Jones
Mr. Andrew J. Santacroce
Charles Keates
Savitz Family Foundation
Michael Keenan
Marvin and Roberta Schimmel
JerseyMan Magazine Ken Dunek Publisher
Judith Burgess and Randy Bradway
Gerhart and Anne Klein
Wayne M. Schuh
New Opportunity Publishing
Dr. Michael Mittleman
Francis and Mary Burke
Ms. Christine Lange
Michael Scott and Robin Hauner
Richard and Barbara Orr
Dr. Catherine A. Michon
Geraldine Camishion
Rep. Joseph Lashinger, Jr.
Terence and Deborah Smith
Kathleen Mulhern
David and Jennifer Cardy
Riccardo Longo
Roxanne and Gene Spatocco
Peterson Service Company Renee Fiorelli President
Joan and Richard Carella
Louis K. Fox Charitable Trust
Peggy and David Stedman
The Harold and Renee Berger Foundation Frank and Suzanne Binswanger Bob Andrews Group, LLC Mr. Robert Andrews, Jr. P.E. President and CEO Amy Branch and Jeffry Benoliel Ed, Jane, & Brownie Brandt
Scott Gamble
Carter Family Fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation
Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation
Mr. Paul Catinella
Mr. Mark D. Lupke
Edward and Joellyn Cattell
Gerald and Jeannine McMenamin
Chemistry RX
Mr. Lawrence G. McMichael
Ivan Ciment
Ms. Elaine Meltzer*
Priscilla and Aaron Cohen
Mrs. Karen Pelino
Gen. Ronald Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Michaelson
Kevin Collins
Paul Stewart Technology Concierge Group Gerald Francesco President Peter Throm Management Mr. Peter Throm Carol B. Tinari
Precision Automation Fred Rexon President and CEO Wealth Development Group Alan D. Katz Managing Member
Mrs. Patricia Levitt
Mr. Reid Murrary Mr. Frank C. Palopoli Mr. and Mrs. John Pelino L. Stephan and Rochelle Perchick Dr. Ralph Riviello, M.D. Dr. Harry Rosenthal
PRINCIPAL PLAYER
Salus University
$500 TO $749
Mary and Henry Schwarz
Michael Milone
Tot-Time Child Development Centers, Inc. Ms. Donna M. Parisi Owner
1518 Associates
Michael J. and Lynne Cona
Morgan Stanley
John Turchi
Sandy and Vince Basanavage
Corporate Health Solutions
Nark Morganthaler
Joseph Voytilla
Mr. Guy Berger
John and Sandra Stouffer
Stephen Crane and Elaine Jaskol
Stephen Muracco
Waldorf Racing Stables
Sharon and Bill Bronstein
Rebecca and Brooks Van Pelt
Creative Financial Group Gary Daniels, CLU, ChFC, CAP
National HR Jay Nistad Principal
CRW Graphics David Van Dusen
The Wanerman Group USB Financial Services, Inc.
Dominic Nigro
Kathryn and Dr. Michael Warhol
Melville and Maria Ackerman Phillip and Ellen Baer
Bonnie Brown and Don Wynne Jeanne Brunozzi Maty Lou and Frank Burke
Elliot and Barbara Schwartz Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman Mr. Paul Sloate Gabriel Staino
Kevin Waldron and Harriette Owens-Waldron Dale Wallace
F. Gordon Yasinow
Loraine and Edward Jones
John and Iris Zook
Rona Josephs
PERFORMER
Joseph Kolakowski
$375 TO $499
Dr. Ray and Terri Kovalski
Ms. Anne M. Congdon
Joseph W. Kvech
Mr. Robert Doman
Phyllis and Robert Lambeck
Ms. Karen Fei
Janet Leo
Ms. Jodi Friedman
Robert Lynn
Mr. John Heisler
Jim and Kanra Magnatta
Ms. Tracy L. Maeter
Liss & Marion
Debbie and Elliot Maser
Ricky Liss, Esq.
Dr. Michael Mittelman
Carole Marani
J.P. Morgan
John McIntyre
Mrs. Kathleen Mulhern
Members of Melita Lodge No. 295 In honor of Frank Giordano
Patricia and Gordon Munson NewsHeisler Wealth Management John Heisler, CFP
Hermann Moser Janet and Stephen Mullin
Drs. Domenic and Dorothy Pisano
Harry Mullins
Michelle and Mark Pressman
C. Raymond Nelson
David Schneider and Rosalind Erwin In honor of William Nathan Erwin
The Honorable Brian J. O’Neill
Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Sporn
Robert N. Racciatti
Ms. Joyce Ann Swoyer
Scott and Marilyn Radley
ENTHUSIAST
Patricia and Michael Pence
Regina and John Riordan
$250 TO $374
Nancy and Thomas Rocereto
Pamela Altman
The Rotary Club of Washington Township
Esha Bhatia Blue Bell Country Club Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bortz Kimberly and Donald Brooks Thomas Brunner Ms. Courtney Carter Ms. Mary Chirillo Beverly and Herbert Cohen Sarah and Joseph M. Corvasce David Courtright Karen and John Fulton Ms. Sandra E. Goodstein Harriet Beloff Goodwin
Dr. Larry and Bonnie Seidman William and Anna Simpson Janet Steinberg Nancy Sullivan Laurence Sussman Ronald Vickers Ms. Dale Wallace Herbert and Sandra Weinstein Richard Williams James Winn Current Membership as of date of printing. *In memorium
Jeff Guaracino Gwen and Matthew Iller Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Jaworowski
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GIVING LEVELS join the Friends of The Philly POPS today! If you love The NEW Philly POPS and want to become a Friend, please donate online at phillypops.org/ donate to join others who share a passion for the Great American Songbook.
The Philly POPS is extremely grateful for the generous support received from the following corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Their support is vital to the POPS’s commitment to music excellence. The Philly POPS is an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) certified to receive donations through Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC).
Your tax-deductible gift makes a significant difference in the lives of thousands of fellow patrons by allowing our beloved stand-alone orchestra to continue to play the music you know and love to hear. FRIEND — $75 TO $124 • 10% discount on single tickets
BATON CIRCLE — $1,000 TO $2,499 Conductor Circle benefits, plus:
ADMIRER — $125 TO $249 Friend benefits, plus:
• Exclusive VIP Invitations to POPS special events and performances
• Priority seating change request for your subscription
• Free ticket exchange of your subscription tickets
MUSICIAN CIRCLE — $2,500 TO $4,999 Baton Circle benefits, plus:
ENTHUSIAST — $250 TO $374 Admirer benefits, plus:
• Invitations to a special reception with Maestro Krajewski and POPS leadership
• Acknowledgement of your contribution in the Encore! program book
• A private tour of the Kimmel Center
PERFORMER — $375 TO $499 Enthusiast benefits, plus: • Complimentary tickets to a special backstage tour PRINCIPAL PLAYER — $500 TO $749 Performer benefits, plus: • Exclusive intermission receptions with musicians and Board of Directors
ENCORE! CIRCLE — $5,000 TO $9,999 Musician Circle benefits, plus: • A private dinner with Frank Giordano, President and CEO of The Philly POPS • 1/2 page ad in the Encore! program book PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE — $10,000 AND ABOVE Encore! Circle benefits, plus: • Concert Series Sponsorship • Full page ad in the Encore! program book
CONDUCTOR CIRCLE — $750 TO $999 Principal Player benefits, plus: • A private backstage visit with Maestro Krajewski and guest artists
All membership benefits are designed for two people. You may also waive all benefits, making the full amount of your contribution tax-deductible. For additional information on individual giving, please call our Development Office at 215.735.2841. To donate online, go to phillypops.org/donate. Benefits incept upon receipt of the contribution and are active for the 2017-18 season.
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SALUTE SERIES 2017-18 EVENTS MEMORIAL SALUTE May 28, 2018 Mann Center for the Performing Arts
POPS ON INDEPENDENCE July 3, 2018 Independence Hall
CELEBRATING AMERICA’S TRADITIONS AND COMMITMENT TO SERVICE. At the POPS, we are committed to honoring our country’s longstanding commitment to traditions, values, and service through the universal language of music. Each year, we present a series of free concerts, inclusive events of community and celebration featuring selections from the American Songbook chosen for their resonance on these holidays of civic importance. For more information on attending or supporting our Salute Series performances: phillypops.org/salute
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IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY July 4, 2018 • POPS at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, Independence Mall • POPS on the Parkway
VETERANS DAY VEITNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL Novemver 11, 2018 Dilworth Plaza
I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS November 30, 2018 Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center or the Performing Arts
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POPS IN SCHOOLS Launched in 2015, POPS in Schools is an EITC-certified program that supplements music education for approximately 2,000 students in the School District of Philadelphia through the ten schools that participate in the All-City Jazz Festival and with weekly in-school activities at four underserved elementary schools. In its fourth year as Presenting Sponsor for the All-City Jazz Festival, The Philly POPS provides professional masterclasses and in-school coaching to high school musicians that culminate in the All-City Jazz Festival presented in April at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. POPS in Schools provides customized programs, music training, general music education, performance opportunities, and access to experience professional concerts to students at Delaplaine McDaniel Elementary School, Isaac Sheppard Elementary School, GW Childs Elementary School, and, most recently, Bache-Martin Elementary School.
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YULETIDE AT WINTERTHUR Open daily for holiday tours November 18, 2017–January 7, 2018
Atlantic Trailer Leasing is proud to support the Philly POPS this season. We value and appreciate organizations like the Philly POPS that work so hard to enrich the lives of listeners and create a new generation of music lovers.
Tour Henry Francis du Pont’s magnificent home decorated in holiday style! Enjoy sparkling trees, dazzling holiday treasures, and a full season of Yuletide celebrations. † Tickets and information at winterthur.org/yuletide or call 800.448.3883. Yuletide at Winterthur is presented by
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Archer & Greiner is committed to making a difference in our community. That’s why we’re proud to support The Philly POPS for their ongoing contributions. Best wishes for a great season.
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DECK THE HALLS Deck the hall with boughs of holly, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! ‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! Don we now our gay apparel, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! See the blazing yule before us, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! Follow me in merry measure, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la!
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
JINGLE BELLS Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bobtail ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh
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