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Notes from River’s Edge Artistic DirectorPeace, Love, Unity, Justice. May I offer that these are not simply nouns, but they should be action verbs? I, and the members of River’s Edge, desire a world in which these words are not simply idle words, but ways of life. Our hope is that in this holiday season, people of all faiths, all races, and all genders embrace the STAR that lives in them.

Holiday music probably has a special place in all of our hearts, no matter what tradition we come from. Whether we’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa or simply celebrating the New Year and the change of season, there’s something about this time of year that brings us together and makes us appreciate each other and the bonds between us.

Of course, any group that has emerged from River City Mixed Chorus will also bring with it a sense of humor. Be prepared for all traditions to simultaneously be celebrated and caricatured! We hope that you will find occasions this evening to laugh, as well as to have your spirits lifted. Thanks again for joining us! We wish you all the best in this season and in the coming New Year!

E. Dwayne Moore, Artistic Director, River’s Edge

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E. Dwayne MooreRiver’s Edge Artistic Director

E. Dwayne Moore (Wayne), an award winning singer and actor, is now in his sixth season with RCMC. As the Interim Artistic Director of RCMC, he has been honored to direct its outreach ensemble, River’s Edge. He studied vocal pedagogy at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas and choral conducting and ethnomusicology at the University of North Dakota. He has 20 years of directing choirs in five states and is a private vocal coach.

As an operatic singer, he enjoyed roles in La Cenerentola (Prince Ramiro), L’italiana in Algeri (Taddeo), Il barbiere di Siviglia (Figaro), Don Giovanni (Leporello), Die Zauber-flöte (Monastatos), and Le nozze di Figaro (Count Almaviva). He recently performed with Opera Omaha in their production of Opera for the Cure. In the Spring 2011, he has been contracted to perform in Opera Omaha’s production of Don Giovanni. Moore’s recent thespian productions include, Mame, (Lindsay Woolsey), Jesus Christ Superstar, (Caiaphas/Assistant Music Director), and RENT, (Tom Collins), where he was awarded the Theater Arts Guilds Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical Award. He will play the role of Tom Collins in RENT in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and the role of Jim in Big River, in Walhalla, ND in 2011.

He has sung all over the globe and had the privilege of singing at Carnegie Hall at the age of 23. Moore serves as Vicar and Office Administrator at First Lutheran Church of Omaha. In the Spring 2011 he will continue his education with the Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. He is the proud father of four children, Fernando, Sergio, Kas-sondra, and Emilia. He is also an active parental figure in the life of his nephew, E.J.

Jerry MeisStage Manager

Jerry relocated to Omaha where his family resides, after hurricane Katrina devas-tated New Orleans and displaced thousands of people. River City Mixed Chorus of-fered a venue for utilizing his talents for singing, creating costumes, and organizing performance arts productions. He experiences a loving, community family at RCMC and has sung with the Chorus for 4 years, and River’s Edge for 2 years. Jerry is a “go to and go for” guy who works tirelessly to refine the details of productions for excellence.

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Salli ComptonAccompanist

As the accompanist for River City Mixed Chorus, Salli enjoys the weekly privilege of playing for the most talented chorus in town di-rected by the most accomplished conductor. Playing for singers has always been her musical passion. Her mother taught Salli to accompany by singing beloved Broadway tunes from the kitchen with a variety of tempos and dynamics. Salli’s gifts from the universe have included many different church choirs, numerous Community Theater folk, elementary school children, vocal students of all ages,

and her extended RCMC family. When she is not playing the piano, she is thinking and breathing the art of teaching children. Joyce, Whit, Luke, Mack, Laci, Henry and Maggie learn every show right along with her while keeping her in the now. She be-lieves that music is the expression of the essence of life.

Tracy LoucksSign Language Interpreter

Tracy Loucks hails from Nebraska and obtained a BFA degree in Theatre Arts from the University of New Mexico in 1985. This degree

led her to many years of working in theatre, op-era, commercials and movies. In 2004, she earned an AAS degree in Sign Language from Iowa Western Commu-nity College. She has served as an Educa-tional Interpreter for the last seven years. Work-ing with River City Mixed Chorus has given her an opportunity to not only use her musical back-ground and signing skills but also to be a part of a group dedicated to a cause that affects Oma-ha in a positive way. This is Tracy’s sixth concert with RCMC.

Jason DeLongChoreographer

Jason has been going strong with his love for Community Theatre; creating cho-reography, acting, or doing both for the last two and a half years, doing shows back-to-back or going crazy doing multiple shows at one time. In the last two and a half years Jason has taken part in: 15 shows and choreographed for a movie and summer workshops. He completed his 40th show this fall. Some of Ja-son’s most recent shows are: HAIR with Ralston Community Theatre, Footloose with Chanticleer Community Theatre, and All Shook Up with the Omaha Community Playhouse. In 2010 Jason joined River City Mixed Chorus & River’s Edge. Jason has a full time job as an Administrative Coordinator for Envisions Inc.; a company in Papillion, NE that serves people with developmental disabilities.

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It is with love and respect that we Congratulate the River City Mixed Chorus on a wonderful season and outstanding

service to the Greater Omaha Community.

Pastor Judith Rainforth and the

First Lutheran Church of Omaha family.

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The Christmas StarDecember 4th & 5th

Hello, Hello Words and Music by Eric Lane Barnes

This Christmas Words and Music by Donny Hathaway and Nadine McKinnor Arr. Mark BrymerSoloists: Brooke Geiger and Travis Wilcox

Silent Night Words by Joseph Mohr; Music by Franz Gruber and J. S. Bach Arr. Eric Lane BarnesSoloists: Crystal Olson, Karen Hoyer-Pentis, Judy Prenzler and Travis Wilcox

Joy Words and Music by Kirk Franklin Arr. Dave MadduxSoloists: Broderick McMillian, Karen Hoyer-Pentis, Crystal Olson and Stan Brown

Jumble Bells(Based on Jingle Bells) Words and Music by James Pierpont and Eric Lane Barnes Arr. Eric Lane BarnesSoloists: Julia Gilreath, Karen Hoyer-Pentis and Ryan Van Kekerix

Do You Hear What I Hear Words and Music by Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne Arr. Mark BrymerSoloists: Jason DeLong, Reo Newring and Dan Whitehouse

Hanukkah Night Words and Music by Dave and Jean PerrySoloist: Andrew Kubik

The Christmas Star Words and Music by Kimmie Rhodes and Kevin Savigar Arr. Ed LojeskiSoloists: Karen Hoyer-Pentis and Crystal Olson

Joyful, Joyful Words and Music by Ludwig Von Beethoven Arr. Mervyn Warren; Adapted by Roger EmersonSoloist: E. Dwayne Moore

RECEPTIONFollowing the concert,

all are invited to mingle with Singers and Staff to celebrate this Holiday of

Joy and Peace at a complimentary reception.

MuSiCiANSSalli Compton, Keyboard

Vince Krysl, PercussionPaige Garcia-Bogel, Bass Guitar

RiVER’S EDGE SiNGERS Soprano

Brooke GeigerReo Newring Crystal Olson

Ryan Van Kekerix

AltoShelley Cavanaugh

Julia GilreathKaren Hoyer-Pentis

Judy Prenzler

TenorJason DeLongAndrew Kubik

Daniel WhitehouseTravis Wilcox

BaritoneStan Brown

Broderick McMillianScott Miller

Michael Taylor-Stewart

Best Wishes to the River City Mixed Chorus

On another successful season!

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Stage Manager

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Production Team

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CHAIR: Ric Chamberlin

Duane ArendsScott Bryant

Brian Burleigh Lucas Compton

Ginny CurleyMichael Dantzler

Bobbi Davidson-FisherMary DiNovoJoyce Elder

Dave EnglandKathy England Laura EnglandDave Etmund Ronny Foulk

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Fifth Voice – These “Friends” are non-singing volunteers, who work the “magic behind the music”. These de-voted individuals accomplish many tasks associated with concert prepa-ration and fund-raising events. They don’t get the opportunity to stand on stage and look into your faces. They feel the glow of sweet applause only from the sidelines. So when you’re clapping for us, throw in an extra round for our Friends. If you are inter-ested in supporting the Chorus in this way, please contact Ric Chamberlain at the Sing Line (341-SING (7464).

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RiVER’S EDGEIn their third season, River’s Edge is the primary outreach ensemble of the River City Mixed Chorus. River’s Edge has been very active in Nebraska and Iowa for nearly three years with performances at the Omaha Community Playhouse, singing the National Anthem for the Omaha Royals, performing at Younkers Community Days, weddings, and churches in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. River’s Edge performed their first concert, Happy Holly Gayz in December 2009.

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The River City Mixed Chorus acknowledges all persons who participate in our Producer’s Circle in each concert program and on our website. your support and belief in the cause of our organization is commendable. if you wish to become a member of our Producer’s Circle family, please call our Sing line at 402-341-7464.

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PresidentTravis Wilcox

Vice PresidentMark Curley

SecretaryScott Miller

RCMC Board of Directors 2010-2011Treasurer

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Special AcknowledgmentsWayne would like to extend a special thanks to the Artistic Team of RCMC, Barron Breland, Salli Compton, Brooke Geiger, Judy Prenzler, Mark Van Kekerix, and Brian Adams, for their assistance with auditions and the overall artistic excellence of this concert season.

Thank you to Jerry Meis, Stage Manager and Michael Taylor-Stewart, Produc-tion Assistant for their invaluable assistance with this production.

Thank you to Rev. Judith Rainforth and First Lutheran Church for allowing Riv-er’s Edge to rehearse weekly at First Lutheran Church, and for providing us with a venue.

Thank you to Jason DeLong for lending his artistic talents for choreography.

Thank you to Tracy Louks for volunteering her gifts as an ASL Interpreter. Your presence here allows us to be even more inclusive and we love you for it!

Thank you to everyone that I may have missed. Please know that it is not because I do not appreciate you, but that I acknowledge that there are so many people involved in making this concert possible.

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in MemoriamChuck

Alen

Chip

Jerry Kruse

Jerry Peck

Johnathan

John

Marilyn

Norm

Tim

Dana

Joel

Brandon

Vance

Fritz

Steven

Jonathan D. Cole

Ronnie

Bruce Beyersdorf

Mark Farmer

Aleta Fenceroy

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stipendsbackstage manager,

light and sound technicians

salariesSign Language InterpreterAssistant Artistic Director

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