CLC HOLIDAY
CHORAL CONCERT

Saturday, December 10, 2022
4 p.m.

JLC Mainstage

Passion.  Innovation.  Exploration.  Connection.  Excellence.

These are some of the hallmarks of the artistic enterprise -- they are also central to the mission of the College of Lake County in providing,"equitable, high-quality education, cultural enrichment and partnerships to advance the diverse communities [we] serve." Indeed, the Communication Arts division is committed to providing transformative learning experiences all Lake County residents. We believe the arts are fundamental to this transformation.

We're proud to offer a diverse range of artistic, intellectual and cultural experiences -- including music, dance, theatre, gallery exhibitions, film series, literary readings and a host of scholarly and cultural presentation.

We also invite you to explore our many outstanding courses in literature, creative writing, film studies, digital media and design and the visual and performing arts that enable students to experience personal exploration and growth. Please visit www.clcillinois.edu/campus-life/arts for information on these educational offerings and the exciting events planned for the 2022-23 season.

Again, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the college ... and we hope you enjoy the show!

Dr. Sheldon Walcher
Dean

Paul Nielsen, Director of CLC Choir of Lake County

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy......... Tchaikovsky, arr. Funk      

Sure on this Shining Night........ Morten Lauridsen

Chanukah Suite ......... Jason Robert Brown 

    Soloists: Ethan Uyeda, Sarah Gerstung and Gregory Morehouse

Director of CLC Choir of Lake County Singers
Dr. Paul Nielsen,

Dr. Nielsen has been a musician educator for over 30 years, conducting bands, choirs, orchestras, instrumental and vocal jazz ensembles, at middle school, high school and university levels. His ensembles have performed throughout the United States and Germany. Dr. Nielsen has served as District 7 President of the Illinois Music Education Association, and currently serves on the Executive Board of the Illinois Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. He holds degrees from DePaul University (B. Mus. Ed.), VanderCook College of Music (M. Mus. Ed), and Boston University (D.M.A. in Music Education).

Constance Vander Weele, piano

Soprano

Stephanie Ambrose
Joan Andrews
Amy Chapin
Cynthia Laufenberg
Jodi Laughman
Trinity Look
Emma O'Brien
Suzanne Ott
Zoe Rafalson
Melita Rodgers
Julie Russell
Rebecca Steiner
Meileen Van Diggelen
Salli Walker
Ciara White

Alto

Amy Alderson
Gwen Bruno
Janet Burns
Rebecca Coolidge
Sarah Gerstung
Apple Gunther
Katherine Hughes
Wendy LaPlaca
Lisa Sazymanski
Ann Schwaar
Janet Scocchera

Tenor

Sarah Ainsworth
Mark Fletcher
Daniel Lopez
Matthew Menning
William Quan
Ethan Uyeda

Bass
Daaron Dohler
Kevin Enriquez
Bob Furst
John Gaynor
Ed Gunther
Richard Le Roy
Gregory Morehouse
Alex Sanchez

Matthew Hunter, Director Gospel Choir

Hallelujah from "Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration………"M. Jackson,  M. Kibble, arr. Mervyn Warren and Teena Chinn

Thank You for Your Child……… Stephanie Glynn and Myron Butler

Go Tell It On The Mountain …...... John W. Work Jr., Brandon Lake, arr. Dan      Galbraith

CLC Combined Choirs

And Suddenly................Michael Englhardt
Horn Section: Bryan Grabowski, trumpet; Louis Thoms, trumpet; Joe Ott, alto sax; Tracey Nielsen, trombone.

Director of Gospel Choir
Matthew Hunter

Matthew was named the director of the Gospel Choir in September 2017. He was born and raised in Evanston, where his musical career started off at a very young age. Matthew graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in music education from Michigan State University and is currently in the Master of Music Education program at Vandercook College of Music in Chicago, IL. Matthew serves as the director of choirs at Niles West High School in Skokie. In 2015, Matthew made his professional theater debut in Chicago in the Black Ensemble Theater's Jeff-nominated production of Men of Soul. In 2016, Matthew was featured as an ensemble member in the Jeff Award-winning production of Dreamgirls with Porchlight Music Theatre. He also performed in the highly recommended production of Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown in 2021 at Theo Ubique in Evanston, IL. From national to international performances, from hip-hop dance troupes to baroque operas, Matthew brings a wealth of performing experience and musical leadership to the stage and the classroom.

Band

Davarrius Wilson, band leader and pianist
Deontae Swanigan, organist
Joshua Metcalf, percussionist

Sopranos

Pam Steiner
Genevieve O"Keefe
Becky Raynor
Kenzie Hughes
Katherine Hughes
Jenila Mathialagan
Susan Squires
Joan Andrews
Lisa R Szymanski
Marie Vesely
Ann Gonyea

Altos

Whitley Butler
Chris Cerk
Jen Locklear
Gail Blackestone
Elisa Russell
Roxanne Smith
Sunny Sonnenschein
Debbie Mohica
Joan Lynch
Kelly Neuls
Katie Kraus
Selvi Ponnuswamy
Marisa Livingston
Cat Lipska

Tenors

Sue Neuls
Jane Dorado
Lucy Pabst

JLC Fall 2022 Events

Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 11 @ 4 p.m.

Concert Band Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 14 @ 7:30 p.m.

Ruth Page's "The Nutcracker"
Saturday, December 17 -- Two Performances
1 p.m. performance is sold out; 5 p.m. (scattered tickets available)

TICKETS:

Online:      https://www.jlcenter.clcillinois.edu/
Phone:      (847) 543-2300
In Person:  JLC Box Office
19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake

Box Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We hope to see you at a future event!

Email for questions: clcboxoffice@clcillinois.edu

Masks are optional in public spaces. 
We will continue enhanced cleaning procedures in the theatre, restrooms and common touch points.
The JLC reserves the right to make changes based on health, safety and the ongoing pandemic.

College of Lake County
Board of Trustees

Amanda D. Howland, J.D., Chair 
Julie B. Shroka, M.A., Vice Chair 
Torrie Mark Newsome, J.D., Secretary  
Gerri Songer, M.A. 
Matthew J. Stanton, J.D. 
Robert J. Tomei, Jr., J.D. 
Paul G. Virgilio, B.S., S.E., P.E. 
German Xiuhcoatl Tuz, Student Trustee
Lori Suddick, Ed.D., President 

Trustees Emeriti  

Richard A. Anderson, J.D. 
William M. Griffin, Ed.D. 
Patricia Jones, M.Ed. 
Barbara D. Oilschlager, M.Ed.   

We respectfully acknowledge that the College of Lake County is on the ancestral homelands of the Kickapoo, Peoria, Potawatomi and other native peoples. We recognize the longstanding significance of these lands for indigenous peoples past, present and future. Historical awareness of indigenous exclusion and erasure is critically important to preventing further atrocities. The College of Lake County pledges to acknowledge the grave injustices of the past and pledges to create awareness and advance education that invites truth.

James Lumber Center Staff

Alisa Baum
Executive Director

J. J. Avers
Office Manager

Leslie Baraboo
Marketing & Communications Analyst

Kim Dizzonne
Accounting Associate

Jeremy Eiden
Technical Coordinator

Peter Hansen
Technical Production Assistant

Judie Katz
Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Matt McNabb
Patron Services Coordinator

Jianni Newsome
Box Office Assistant