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REPERTOIREDisco Inferno ..........................................................The Trammps

Never Can Say Goodbye ......................................Gloria Gaynor

Shaft ............................................................................ Isaac Hayes

If I Can’t Have You .............................................. Yvonne Elliman

Sukiyaki ............................................................A Taste Of Honey

Boogie Wonderland ......................................Earth, Wind & Fire

You’re Gonna Miss My Lovin .....................................Lou Rawls

Hot Stuff ...............................................................Donna Summer

Grease ........................................................................Frankie Valli

Love’s Theme ............................................................ Barry White

Best Of My Love ............................................................ Emotions

Could It Be I’m Falling In Love .............................. The Spinners

Stayin’ Alive .................................................................... Bee Gees

Dancing Queen .....................................................................ABBA

Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Baby ................... Barry White

September ......................................................Earth, Wind & Fire

Lady Marmalade ......................................................Patti LaBelle

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WHO’S WHOMITCH TYLER (Conductor) Mitchell Tyler, a London, Ontario resident, is an Honours Bachelor of Music (Theory and Composition) and Bachelor of Education graduate of the University of Western Ontario and has been a professional musician since 1987. As a freelance electric and upright bassist, conductor and music educator he has

done everything from theater, concert and symphony work to session, club and corporate engagements. He is a part time contract teacher of string music and classical guitar with the Thames Valley District School Board in London, Ontario.

As a long-time member of the Jeans ’n Classics Band, Mitchell has worked with many orchestras in Canada (Orchestra London Canada, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Edmonton Symphony, Québec Symphony etc.) as well as in the United States (Detroit Symphony, South Dakota Symphony, San Diego Symphony et al). He has shared the stage with Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Lawrence Gowan (Styx), Rik Emmett (Triumph), Alan Frew (Glass Tiger), as well as Amy Skye, Rich Little, Joan Rivers, Mickey Rooney and Donald O’Connor. Recent recordings include Denise Pelley’s “Christmas From The Heart” (2007) and London Pro Musica / Antler River Project’s “Songs of The Land” (2008).

Mitchell has just begun his seventh season as a regular guest conductor with Orchestra London Canada’s very successful “Red Hot Weekends” series. In 2009, Orchestra London Canada contracted him to write an educational series of musical theatre shows for children that feature the music of a great composer along with Mitchell’s original music and the world famous children’s theatre troupe, Dufflebag Theatre. In February, 2009, “The Adventures of Robin Hood” was premiered featuring the 1938 film score of Erich W. Korngold. In February, 2010, “Sleeping Beauty” was premiered featuring Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet score. The 3rd show in this series, “The Three Musketeers” was produced in February 2011.

He has recently conducted the Jacksonville Symphony (2008, 2009, 2010), The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (2010), The Lima Symphony Orchestra (2010), The Erie Philharmonic (2009), The Colorado Symphony Orchestra (2007) and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra (2006) as well as the International Symphony Orchestra (Sarnia/Port Huron). Mitchell is very much looking forward to a return engagement with the Lima Symphony Orchestra this season in addition to premiering a new secondary school Educations Series concert this November with Orchestra London Canada.

Mitchell also operates SMarT Laser Music Publishing (www.smartlasermusic.ca) where he is kept busy working as an arranger and music copyist.

NEIL DONELL (Vocals) “You blew me away!” These were the words internationally renowned writer-producer David Foster spoke after hearing Neil Donell sing for the first time at Toronto’s legendary Blue Note club. High praise indeed, yet such accolades are not uncommon for the singer/songwriter, who moved from

Montreal to emerge on Toronto’s music scene in the eighties. Since then, Neil has come to prominence for his extreme vocal versatility, gift for mimicry and four-octave vocal range. This combination of attributes has made him the “go to” voice for more than ten thousand recording sessions, in virtually every medium where music is an integral component. He has been referred to in the media as “the most recorded voice in the country.” He has lent his voice to the albums of many other artists: Anne Murray, Triumph, Rush; the list goes on and on.

While signed to Sony Music in the nineties, Neil’s album releases garnered him multiple Juno nominations. In 2009 Neil was asked by famed foreign correspondent Arthur Kent to voice a song for Afghanistan in an effort to improve conditions and awareness in the war torn country, to which he gladly consented. More recently, his vocal performance on “Love To Live In Toronto” earned the top prize in a competition that featured more than five hundred entrants.

Current projects include ongoing pop concerts with symphony orchestras throughout the U.S and Canada, and lead vocals with the groups “Brass Transit” and “You Can Close Your Eyes”, which perform musical retrospectives of the songs of Chicago and James Taylor, respectively. Neil continues to be in high demand, not only for his abilities as a singer but also for his skillful expertise as both a producer and arranger.

RIQUE FRANKS (Vocals) Best known for her four duets with Dan Hill (In Your Eyes, Hold Me Now, Sometimes When We Touch and Can’t We Try), Rique Franks has sung, toured, recorded and/or written with many Canadian and international recording artists including Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Alannah Myles, Alexander O’Neal,

Martin Fry (ABC), Alan Frew and Glass Tiger, Susan Aglukark, Bruce Guthro, Glen Lewis, Joel Feeney (singer/songwriter for the likes of LeAnn Rimes), Eddie Schwartz (Writer for Pat Benatar), Lisa Dalbello, Ronnie Greenfield-formerly Spector (The Ronettes), Lorraine Segato (Parachute Club), Alfie Zappacosta, Stephan Mocchio (Celine Dion), Marc Jordan (Rod Stewart) - the list goes on and on.

As a busy session singer and voice actor in Toronto, she recently sang for David Clayton Thomas (Blood Sweat and Tears) on his new album (Oct. 2010 release) as well as Justin Nozouka’s newly-released album, You I Wind Land and Sea.

WHO’S WHO

STEPHANIE MARTIN (Vocals) Born in the US to Canadian/Greek parents and raised in California and Montreal, Stephanie now calls Toronto home. After successful runs in theatre (the leading role of Eponine in the bilingual production of Les Misérables in Montreal led to other projects and acclaimed appearances in Paris,

London, Germany and Japan), film and television (she has lent her voice to several films and animated television series, including for Disney, the role of Pocahontas in the French language versions of the films and records) she released her debut CD ‘Shape, line & harmony’ in 2007. The disc was chosen by CBC Radio as one of the year’s best releases and is distributed nationally by Fontana North/Universal Music.

Martin, backed by her 4 piece band has been touring in support of ‘Shape, line & harmony’ and is currently preparing her sophomore project.

She continues to establish herself as a Canadian songwriter, a bilingual recording artist and actor in Canada and abroad.

Unlike most singers who knew they wanted to do this all their lives, Rique started late, in her mid twenties, after being encouraged by her friend Rupert “Ojiji” Harvey (Messenjah). She joined a cover-band on a lark and, within the first week, was discovered by Marvin Dolgay (Tambre Productions) and Doug Paulson (TV’s Thrill of a Lifetime). Marvin somehow got her into the union (ACTRA) overnight and hired her for her first jingle the very next day. That jingle (for Thrifty’s) won an award and work suddenly snowballed. Before she knew it, she was a very busy studio singer and had to put university on hold. Most influenced by the people she worked with doing jingles in those early days, including Lisa Dalbello, Neil Donell (who sang with her on that award-winning spot), David Blamires, Johnny Rutledge and others, she has sung and/or read thousands of memorable commercials for countless products.

Currently, Rique performs live as a featured soloist and core performer with Jeans ‘n Classics singing everything from Annie Lennox to Gershwin to Led Zeppelin with orchestras across North America.

Finally, Rique can be heard daily as the on-air speaking-voice of Showcase Television and Showcase Diva, saying, among other things, “viewer discretion is advised”... a lot.

Buy her stuff at iTunes, and other online music retailers. Read more and listen at: www.myspace.com/riquefranks

GAVIN HOPE (Vocals) Gavin has a diverse experience through song, stage, film, and TV throughout his career. After being the youngest member in Calgary Opera Chorus history, he’s been a member of Alberta pop group The EarthTones, sang with Michael Bolton, and eventually became a member of Canadian Pop

A Cappella institution, The Nylons. Four albums, constant touring, and a Juno Nomination later, Gavin ventured into theatre, where highlights include RENT, and having the opportunity to play the role of Simba in the original Canadian company of The Lion King. Some other selected credits include Tempest and As You Like It with Canstage, and Gavin also had the pleasure of performing with Stage West Calgary’s Smokey Joe’s Café.

Gavin recorded his debut album “Anything Like Mine” in 1998, gaining favorable chart positions on Canadian airwaves with 9 singles, including “Can I Get Close” which garnered him another Juno nomination for best R&B recording.

Gavin has had many great opportunities to travel the world and share the stage with celebrities such as Deborah Cox, Jill Scott, Shania Twain, Michelle Wright, Natalie Cole, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin. After some time gigging with multiple bands, performing jingles for Radio and Television, being a featured vocalist with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise Lines, Gavin is now finally looking forward to getting back in the studio to record another album very soon!

ANDREA KOZIOL (Vocals) Andrea Koziol is a Toronto based singer and composer, who is active on the folk and jazz festival circuit. She has 5 solo CDs to her name, including her most recent “Half Way Sweet” which is the result of her ongoing fascination with juxtaposing the ukulele against larger ensemble pop music arrangements.

Her voice can be heard on countless Canadian albums, and her music can be heard in films such as “The R Word”, “The Baby Formula” and “Elemental”. An active co-writer, she has penned award winning songs for jazz prodigy Michael Kaeshammer, and Canadian pop sensation Tianda.

She is a devoted member of the all girl vocal ensemble Lushus, and has collaborated with the guitar great Kevin Breit, the Toronto Tabla Ensemble, and countless birds in her backyard. She continues a very rewarding relationship with Jeans and Classics, singing with wonderful symphony orchestras all over North America...and loving it!

Visit Andrea at: www.andreakoziol.com

STEVE LUCAS (Electric Bass) Steve Lucas is an international recording and touring bassist/ composer / producer who has performed, toured or recorded all over the world with Grammy Award winning artists, as well as in television and film, including Academy Award nominated film “Precious” in 2010; The David Letterman Show; eTalk’s

TAcademy Award special John Lennon documentary “I Met the Walrus” and many others. He has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Bass Frontiers, Canadian Musician and Toronto’s NOW magazine.

WHO’S WHOAs a music composer/producer, Steve’s cutting edge electronic music tracks have been featured in film and television productions such as Alicia Keys’ “The Diary of Alicia Keys” DVD, Animal Planet, Australia’s Top Model, eTalk Profile featuring Gwen Stefani, Auto Racing TSN, Canada AM, , MTV Screen, Better Homes and Gardens, Battlequeen 2020, eTalk’s Academy Award special John Lennon documentary “I Met the Walrus”. Steve also wrote the theme songs for The Score Network’s “This is the Score” sports show and Pride TV’s “Shout” news program, as well as performing and composing music for Leonard Cohen’s documentary film “This Beggar’s Description”.

Steve’s latest CD titled “Gamma Jazz”, which combines jazz with the modern styles of drum ‘n bass, trip hop and jungle has received accolades from around the world.

JOHN REGAN (Keyboard) Originally spotted by J’nC boss Peter Brennan while performing solo in a London Ontario nightclub, John Regan has been part of the Jeans ‘n Classics Band for almost two decades. John mixes classical training with an ear for the pop and rock music of the last six decades. Influenced early on by the piano work

of Elton John, Joe Jackson, Bruce Hornsby, Roy Bittan and even Tom Waits, John played as a solo artist around southern Ontario, offering a vast repertoire of material for listeners. He mixed in some time with London’s Second City Dinner Theatre, and then caught on with Jean ‘n Classics.

Since joining Jeans ‘n Classics, he has played with orchestras across North America, including the Detroit Symphony ,the Colorado Symphony, the Calgary Philharmonic, the Ft. Worth Symphony, the Cincinnati Pops and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, to name a few.

Frequently, John hosts Jeans ‘n Classics concerts, providing audience members with interesting, informative and sometimes inane facts about the music.

By day, John teaches History, Religion and Vocal Music at a high school in St. Thomas Ontario, where he also coaches the football team.

He lives in London ON, with his wife and two small children.

JEFF CHRISTMAS (Drums) Jeff is a Canadian-based composer, arranger, conductor, drummer, percussionist and trumpeter. He studied at York University, Toronto, the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, and Berklee College of Music, Boston, where he majored in Film Scoring and Composition. He has

performed with several symphony orchestras across North America, as well as appearing internationally with such notable artists as Denny Doherty, The Rankin Sisters, Ashley McIsaac, J.P. Cormier, and Michael Burgess. He recently conducted a tour with Roger Hodgson (Supertramp). He was musical director/arranger for the Opening of the MTS Center in Winnipeg where he conducted the WSO and guest artists Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Tom Cochrane and Chantal Kreviazuk.

His musical theatre experience includes productions at the Grand Theatre London, Huron Country Playhouse, and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, as well as a four-month position with Chandris Fantasy Cruise Lines based in the Caribbean. His jazz performances include collaborations with Sam Noto, Phil Nimmons, Al Kay, Jeff Stout, George Zonce, Duncan Hopkins, Mike Murley, Kevin Turcotte, Jerry Johnson, and Guido Basso.

During his tenure as composer in residence with Orchestra London, he wrote several major compositions including Algoma, a tone poem for orchestra, and Concerto for English Horn. Jeff has worked with Amy Sky, Marc Jordan, Lorraine Segato (The Parachute Club), Alan Frew (Glass Tiger), Rik Emmett (Triumph) Brian Vollmer (Helix), Lawrence Gowan, Jim Witter, Thomas Wade and The Spoons. Jeff’s original compositions for a wide variety of ensembles are in demand internationally. His music for the Opening Ceremonies of the Canada Games premiered on national television in the summer of 2001. Jeff has worked on various feature films and television programs with credits including High Point Casinos (Global TV), National Aboriginal Achievement Awards (CBC) and “Chatroom” (HBO, BET). His most recent commissions include Bluewater Portrait for solo oboe and orchestra, and Canadian Voyage, a five-movement suite for french horn and orchestra.

PETER BRENNAN (Guitar, Jeans ‘n Classics Founder) Born in England, Peter moved to Canada as a child. Growing up he was heavily influenced by the Beatles initially, however the love affair with all things musical continued and grew to include everything from Jimi Hendrix to Gilbert and Sullivan. Peter studied music

formally for a time, but ultimately the lure of a traveling rock band won out. During the ‘70s and ‘80s he toured extensively throughout North America, establishing himself as a guitarist and Music Director with a variety of groups. He also became an in demand producer/arranger with top ten successes in the UK, producer awards and grants in Canada, and was selected as a Juno judge.

Peter has always loved the sound of a rock band with an orchestra. In the early ‘90s this dream became a reality for him with the establishment of Jeans ’n Classics. What began as seven scared people assembled for a one-off concert experiment with an equally nervous orchestra, has grown into an ensemble of twenty-nine people presenting forty-five different pop/rock productions with over eighty orchestras worldwide, to some two hundred thousand people annually.

The J&C family features some of the finest vocalists and instrumentalists in Canada and the US. It also boasts a number of headliners of worldwide note, including Roger Hodgson (formerly of Supertramp) and Martin Fry of ABC.While there have been and continue to be magnificent concert and orchestral experiences with Jeans ’n Classics, certainly the April 2009 concert with ABC at The Royal Albert Hall in London, England stands out.

On the home front Peter recently received the Mayor’s Award for the Arts in London, Ontario where he resides, and was named to the University Of Western Ontario, Faculty Of Music “Wall Of Fame” in Sept. 2010.

ViolinsMegan Jones (Concert Master)Carlos ArmaoEmily FieldRuza McIntyreCaroline OlsenSarah WiebeJenna GallagherCecilia ChangSheilanne Lindsay

ViolasRachel ReimerVanessa HellingaRachael Gibson

CellosAmahl ArulanandamJennifer MoerschKirk Starkey

BassNick DavisErin Macleod

FluteMargaret VoorhaarAmelia Lyon

OboeSarah CardwellElizabeth Eccelston

ClarinetMara PlotkinNonna Aroutiounian

BassoonMelanie EyersKevin Harris

HornTim LockwoodNicole Alexander

TrumpetPaul StevensonJulie Vaughan

TromboneRob Stone

PercussionDave RobilliardBrennan Connolly

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Peter Brennan’s Jeans ‘n Classics is a winner! Since its inception, it has been a star performer in the arts and entertainment scene. Its concept of combining rock musicians and headlining stars with world-class symphony orchestras has drawn record setting capacity crowds.

Jeans ‘n Classics appeals to an age group from 25 to 65, with a heavy concentration in the Classic Rock audience. The patrons are symphony-goers, enthusiastic sponsors and business professionals who wish to entertain clients, investors and reward employees.

Jeans ‘n Classics is a group of musicians who understand orchestra culture and are committed to help in the building of younger, loyal audiences for symphony orchestras across Canada and the United States.

Website: www.jeansnclassics.comFaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeans-n-Classics/Twitter: http://twitter.com/JeansnClassics

ABOUT JEANS ‘N CLASSICS

CENTRE IN THE SQUAREBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair ................................................................Bruce GordonVice Chair ...................................................Murray GambleMayor ..........................................................Berry VrbanovicCouncillor ........................................................John GazzolaCouncillor .......................................................... Scott DaveyCouncillor ............................................................. Paul SinghBoard Member ...................................................Hilary AbelBoard Member ............................ Jennifer Appleby VinesBoard Member .........................................Sandy DelamereBoard Member ..............................................Carol LeamanBoard Member .......................................... Shawn MathersBoard Member ........................................... Marcus Shantz

ADMINISTRATIONChief Executive Officer ............................. Sandra Bender

Finance, Administration and Box OfficeController ...............................................................Deb DaubFinancial Accountant .......................................Sylvia CookAdministrative Assistant ........................Serena St. LouisDirector of Operations ................................Pamela SauvePatron Services Supervisor ......................Hildred NelsonTicketing Services Coordinator ..................Margie HoggTicketing Services Coordinator ................. Lisa Williams

Production, Technical Services and Maintenance Director Of Building Operations/Technical Services ........................................... Rob SonodaProduction & Rentals Coordinator ..............Rachel FallisProgramming Manager ..........................Greg HendersonCrew Chief/Properties Manager .............Adam QualterHead Sound Engineer ....................................Bob LuffmanAssistant Stage Electrician, Projection & Video ................................ Michael MacleanHead Carpenter ........................................... Jim ConstableChief Maintenance Engineer .................... Jason TreuschMaintenance Assistant ..........................Mitch NicholsonOperations Coordinator ..............................Dwayne PriceFront Of House Supervisor............................ Kris OzolinsGuest Services Manager ......................Dwayne Bryshun

Marketing and Sponsorship Marketing Manager ..................................Rachelle GarciaMarketing & Communications Coordinator...............Mariam AhmadBusiness Development Officer .....................Peter MeierSocial Media & Publicity Assistant ...........Aleta Wilson

For more than 30 years, Centre In The Square has played a leading role in promoting the highest quality of local and international music and performing arts in southwestern Ontario. The Centre is dedicated to promoting performing arts that entertain, inspire, engage and create memorable experiences for the region. The venue’s main hall, a 2,047-seat state-of-the-art theatre boasts superior acoustics and is widely regarded as one of the finest performance space in North America. A registered not-for-profit charitable organization, The Centre is governed by a 14-member board with a staff of 210 full-time and part-time employees.

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2014/15 SPONSORSThe Centre would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support, which has a profound and lasting impact on the quality of our program and facilities.

Season & Ticket Back Sponsor.......Heffner Lexus/ Hefner ToyotaSupported By .......................................... City Of KitchenerSupported By ........................................Canadian HeritageCommunity Ticket Program ......................... Tim HortonsCommunity Ticket Program Supporter .................................City Of WaterlooCommunity Ticket Program Supporter ..............................City Of CambridgeElectric ThursdaysTM Sponsor .........................KW Hydro30 Under 30 Program Sponsor ...........TD Canada TrustFamily Programming Sponsor ...............Oxford LearningOnStage Series Supporter ...............SOCAN FoundationCommunications Sponsor ................. Execulink TelecomDigital Projection Sponsor..................................... ChristieLobby Screens Donated By ...... Gibson Sound & VisionInformation Technology Sponsor .................The Waterloo Networking CompanyMedia Sponsor ..........................Waterloo Region RecordTicket Envelope Sponsor ................ Ampersand PrintingAdvertising Supporter ................................ Three Kretans

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