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SUNDAYJUNE 18 • 4:00 & 7:00 PM F I R S T U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T

C O N C O R D C O M M U N I T Y O F C H O I R S

The Concord Community of Choirs is a consortium of nine choirs with

a singular mission: to produce quality choral music as an instrument of peace for our audience and ourselves. Our goal

is to instill concord and an awareness of one world in an ever-expaiiding audience.

Semi-professional select chamber ensemble. Members are auditioned every spring.

David York Ensemble •I

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Aurora Chorus women in harmony for peace

JOAN SZYMKO, D I R E C T O R

Multi-level, 100+ voice women's chorus. Meets Thursday evenings at Whitaker Middle School.

Open enrollment as space available.

satori men's chorus men singing peace

R A Y E L L I O T T , D I R E C T O R

Multi-level men's chorus. Meets Wednesday evenings in downtown

Portland. Call to register men s i n g i n g p e a c e

ChrysaHs Children's Choirs young voices, open minds, joyful hearts MARY MCCARTY, DE N I S E A N D E R S E N & DAVID YO R K , D I R E C T O R S

CHRYSALIS CONCERT CHOIR, directed by Mary McCarty, is an auditioned choir for treble singers, ages 10 to 15, with previous musical experience.

CELEBRATION SINGERS, directed by Denise Andersen and David York, welcomes singers ages 7 to 10, regardless of musical training. Rehearsals are Thursday afternoons at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

A select chamber ensemble of women's voices Experienced

singers with music reading skills are encouraged to apply.

the greening power of song JOAN SZYMKO, D I R E C T O R

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COrO UOmO the harmony of man AD A M S T E E L E , D I R E C T O R

An auditioned men's ensemble. Primary repertoire is new and rarely heard men's choral music.

Call 721-0262 for more information or visit us on the web @ ' www.concorclchoirs.org

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services that enable our programs to be realized. Please add your support with a tax-deductible financial contribution to:

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N O T I C E S / B I O G R A P H Y

AURORA CHORUS PERFORMS AT THE FIRST PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL!

'T^he Concord Community of Choirs is honored that Aurora T Chorus and David York Ensemble have both been invited to participate in Portland's first International Choral Festival, July 20-23. Aurora can be heard in a free concert to be given at St. Mary's Cathedral (1716 NW Davis) on Thursday, July 20th at 7:30pm. Also singing on that evening's program are the Vienna Men's Chorus, the Santiago University Chorale and members of the Portland Symphonic Choir.

Joan Szymko's "It Takes a Village," (originally written for Aurora Chorus) will be sung by the 300 voice Festival Chorus at the grand finale concert which will be given at The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Sunday July 23 at 3pm. Both Joan and David York will be guest conductors at this exciting event. Ticket infor­mation for the Sunday concert and other festival information can be found at the festival web site: www.choralinternational.com or by calling 257-6991.

ViRiDiTAS AUDITIONS Joan Szymko will be holding auditions for the 2000-2001 season in early September. Vkiditas women's vocal ensemble has open­ings for experienced choral musicians with sight reading ability, good vocal technique and a desire for excellence. For more information, or to schedule an audition, please call 721-0262.

Viriditas vocal ensemble was formed in Portland, Oregon in 1994 to explore the ancient connection between music and com­munity ritual, to nurture a spirit of collaboration with audiences, to create partnerships with other art forms and artists and to showcase the compositions of founding director, Joan Szymko. Viriditas sings an eclectic array of distinctive choral literature for women's voices, from 12th century chant to contemporary works. "Viriditas" is a Latin word coined by medieval mystic Hildegard ofBingen which means "greening power"- the cre­ative force which makes all things grow, expand and celebrate.

Love to Sing? Want to Make a Difference? The Concord Community of Choirs is forming

a new, out-reach focused choir for teens!

Concent r i c Teens Reaching Out Thru Song

D i r e c t e d b y M a r y M c C a r t y

Concentric is for both genders aged 14-18 Call 503-721-0262 for more information

oan Szymko lias led Aurora Chorus since

1993. She has nearly 20 years of experience as a choral conductor, com­poser and teacher in the Pacific Northwest. Originally from Chicago, she received formal music training in voice, choral education and

conducting at the University of Illinois (Urbana). A prolific composer, Szymko has penned numerous original choral works, chaniber music, musicals, modern dance collaborations, other theatrical music and countless vocal arrangements. Abundant lyri­cism, rhythmic intensity and a deep respect for lan­guage are hallmarks of her diverse and distinctive choral writing. Her choral music is published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing (www.sbmp.com).

Szymko is a resident composer and has been a fre­quent performer with Do Jump! Extremely Physical Theater since 1995, having recently returned from a successful three week run on Broadway in New York. Last year she released a C D recording of her compositions, "OPENINGS," which features Viriditas, a women's vocal chamber ensemble she founded and directs."OPENINGS" will be available in the lobby after tonight's performance.

A U R O R A ' S N E X T S E A S O N

W I N T E R C O N C E R T D E C E M B E R 1 7 , 2 0 0 0

Aurora Chorus continues her tradition of celebrating the Holiday Season with music for every heart and soul. Join us as we sing in another Solstice,

another year, another season of yearning for Light and Love - Peace and Goodwill.

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P R O G R A M

AURORA CHORUS

Women in Harmony for Peace

JOAN SZYMKO D I R E C T O R

SUNDAY, JUNE 18^ 4:00 & 7:00 PM

INSTRUMENTALISTS

GERIE ETHAN PIANO

MARJORIE BONTJE PIANO (LIEBESLEIDER)

SYLVIA HACKATHORN BODHRAIN

GAYLE KOSZEGI PERCUSSION

I )AND THE Kose

Beating Heart

Shooting Star

ENSEMBLE

Carol Timper, Gwen Porus, Marylyn John and Sarah Easton

Maire Brennan arranged by Joan Szymko

Cris Williamson arrangement adapted from The Flirtations

Liebesleider Waltzes GUEST CONDUCTOR

Wie des abends schone Rote, Op.52 No.4 Paula Creamer Nein Gehebter, setze dich, Op.65 No. 13 Vom Gebirge Well' auf Well,' Op.65 No.7

Johannes Brahms

Waly,Waly

Simply Love

Thou Canst Not Buy Me Love

If You Love Me & No Hole In My Head

PREMIERE traditional Scots ballad arranged Szymko

Holly Near

Lennon & McCartney arranged by Keith Abbs

Malvina Reynolds arranged by J.David Moore

S P E C I A L GUESTS

Kate Power & Steve Einhorn

Bramble and the Rose

The Brook Within

Wanting Memories

It's Bad For Me

Wild Women Don't Get the Blues

Alia That's Alright, But

PREMIERE

SOLO Lori Flowers

Barbara Keith arranged by Kate Campbell

Joan Andrews poem by Emily Dickenson

Ysaye M. Barnwell

Cole Porter arranged by The Roches

Ida Cox arranged by Ruth Huber

Bernice Johnson Reagon poem by June Jordan

S I N G E R S

AURORA CHORUS: women in harmony for peace

SOPRANO I Michele Alderson Eileen Ellis Christine Hayward Jennifer Hemmeyer Dawn Krupa Karen Lamson Jan Lustig Jo Lyndon Linda McCann Victoria Mosse Sande Mullany ^ Debbie Pinney Judi Ranton Cheri Smith Robin Sutherland

SOPRANO 2 Jayme Armstrong Barbara Bonnema Christine Brown Patricia Chapman Carissa Christensen Patricia Cornman Angela Crow Kaye Exo Jeanne Hackney ^ Robin Hannam Melinda Jepsen Roberta Jortner Marilyn McCabe

Jessica Nelson Tiffany Nelson Nanette Redmond Linda Jo Reinhard Jackie Smith Deborah Solheim Eileen Spencer Sherryl Spencer Kimberly Stauber Kat Strieby MaryAnne Thygesen Heather Veldhuisen Carol Wright Jean Wright

ALTO I Sue Bartlett Marjorie Burns Karen Christensen Chris Dillon Sarah Easton Margot Faegre Lori Flowers

'^Judie Franklin Leslie Gardiner Beth Gibans Haley Gordon Barbara Gray Koszegi Gayle Valarie Malone Sue Merfeld

Mary Priester Anne Rutherford Marlyss Schwengels Maggie Skenderian Deborah Smith •Wallis Spell Marcia VanderSchaaf Carol Walker ^

ALTO 2 Joan Andrews Patricia Ayerza Ann Becklund Merlene Delgado Diane Hartford Marya Hazilla Marylyn John Deb King Linda Milone Jane Moore Deanne Naylor Melanie Plant Gwen Porus Melanie Pratt ^ Sarah Stebbins Pris Taylor Carol Timper Carol Tingle

* on leave music section leader administrative section leader

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Steve Einhorn - Playing music all his life from Boston to Portland, Steve fell in love with

instruments at an early age and bought a music store when his first son, E l i was born almost 18 years ago. He has seen Artichoke Music through many incarnations over the years preserving it as a place for musicians and seekers alike to come and enjoy playing wooden instruments of all stripes. A folk institution in the neighborhood, Artichoke Music has become an extension of all our kitchens through Steve's good natured lust to find good homes for good instruments. He has recorded on innumerable recordings including his own "Whole World Round," "Dancing in the Kitchen" and "Harbour" with wife and collabo­rator, Kate Power.

Kate Power - Originally from the atlantic states on the east coast, Kate migrated to Portland

July 4,1977. Seeking out the local folk music shop in search of picks and strings and a set of hammers for a hammered dulcimer, she found Artichoke Music two weeks later and adopted the place as her favorite local music store. Longtime recording artist, Kate recorded with the Northwest Irish band "Wildgeese," her own CD release of "Dancing in the Kitchen," "Celtic Twight 3: Lullabies" and "Celtic Planet" on the Hearts O'Space compilations.

Kate and Steve just finished recording their new album "Harbour" with friend and producer Craig Carothers! This long awaited CD was recorded live to capture the intimate, rich harmony that comes to life with soul when they play together.

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A U R O R A COMMITTEES & VOLUNTEERS

COORDINATOR Gayle Koszegi

ATTENDANCE Linda Milone

TREASURER Eileen Spencer

MUSIC LIBRARIAN Jan Lustig

CCC COUNSEL Merlene Delgado Lori Flowers Marylyn John

DIVERSITY Lori Flowers, chair Ann Huntwork Leslie Gardner

HARMONIZERS Angela Crow, chair Sarah Stebbins Eileen Spencer Jessica Nelson

MARKETING Patricia Cornman, chair Pat Chapman Eileen Ellis Jessica Nelson Cheri Smith Jackie Smith Heather Veldhuisen

OUTREACH Aria Melum, chair Margot Faegre Marilyn McCabe

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RETREAT Merlene Delgado Eileen Ellis Nanette Redmond Jackie Smith

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