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Holiday Gala
12.05–06.24 | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
2024 Holiday Gala

Winchester Wonderland

Hosted by Michael Misko ’08


DIRECTOR
Ella Marchment

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Stephanie Higgins

SCENIC DESIGNER
Jessica Hightower

LIGHTING DESIGNER
Fern Middleton

COSTUME DESIGNER
Laura Whittenton

SOUND DESIGNER
Nicholas Yovina

TECHNICAL DIRECTORS
Matthew Hapeman, David Steinmetz

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
John Bonanni

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
Katherine Neff

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:30p.m.
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Shenandoah University

Program

SHENANDOAH MARCHING BAND

“We Need a Little Christmas” from Mame
by Jerry Herman
Arranged by Jay Bocook
Shaun Evans,* director


SURREAL CHOREOGRAPHY TROUPE

“The Greatest Showman” from The Greatest Showman
by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
“All I Want for Christmas for You”
by Mariah Carey 
Emily Adams, Naja Bates, choreographers


WELCOME from PRESIDENT TRACY FITZSIMMONS


MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS OF 2027

“Seize the Day” from Newsies
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Shylo Martinez,* choreographer


LITTLE BIG BAND 

Featuring Matt Niess,* trombone
“Blue Christmas”
by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson
Arranged by Matt Niess* 


ACTING ENSEMBLE

“Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem”
by Maya Angelou
Kirsten Trump,* director


VOCAL TRIO

Jonathan Margrave, baritone | Sofia Stankiewicz, soprano | Sha Wu, soprano
Maja Tremiszewska,* piano
“Soave Sia Il Vento” from Così fan tutte
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart


INSTRUMENTAL DUO

Garrick Zoeter,* clarinet | Maja Tremiszewska,* piano
“The Best Things”
by Jabra Latham 


HARAMBEE GOSPEL CHOIR

Holiday Medley
Arranged by Rod Vester* and Craig Fraedrich* 


SHENANDOAH CONSERVATORY DANCE ENSEMBLE

“Last Christmas”
by George Michael, Adapted by Ariana Grande 
Ruddy Frias,* choreographer


CONSERVATORY CHOIR

Featuring Colin Davin,* guitar
“What Sweeter Music”
by Michael Fink
Richard W. Robbins,* conductor 


THE LOOSE SCREWS

“Peanut Brittle Brigade” from Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
Naja Bates, Rachel Langborgh, Ella Newman, Dylan Stukenberg, choreographers


LITTLE BIG BAND

“Sugar Rum Cherry” from the Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite


CONTEMPO ROCK ENSEMBLE

“Merry & Bright: A CONTEMPO Medley” 
Arranged by the CONTEMPO Rock Ensemble
Rod Vester,* director


PRECISION DANCE

“Sleigh Ride Medley”
by Leroy Anderson | Arranged by Craig Fraedrich*
Tiffanie Carson,* choreographer


COMBINED CHOIRS

“African Noel”
Liberian folksong arranged by André J. Thomas
Featuring Brodie Meyers and Jacob Derges, percussion
Richard W. Robbins,* conductor


SINGALONG

Adaptations for the Little Big Band by Craig Fraedrich*


*denotes Shenandoah Conservatory faculty

In Memoriam

As we celebrate this holiday season with loved ones, our thoughts turn to members of our Shenandoah family who passed away in 2024.

Stephen K. Johnston, Faculty
James A. Kriewald, Staff
Patricia C. Kropp, Faculty
David Legge, Staff
John K. Marlow, Trustee Emeriti
Kathleen B. Nerangis, Trustee Emeriti Spouse
Richard L. Owens, Staff
Madison “Maddy” Satterfield, Staff
Cindia D. Stewart, Faculty
Catherine A. Tisinger, Faculty
James T. Vickers, Trustee Emeriti
Marjorie S. Williams, Trustee Emeriti Spouse