~ Letter From the Director ~
It has been one year since we began the journey to create a choir in Woodstock, and tonight we are presenting our first concert! The number of people
who have supported this endeavor, and the doors that have been opened to us
are truly humbling. We have learned that the popular quote, “If you build it,
they will come,” truly can be a reality. We are grateful beyond words. Tonight
we present our premiere concert, "One Voice." The reason I chose this as our
theme was because thirty singers from different backgrounds, ages, and levels
took a chance on a new experience. They joined a choir that had no track record. They had no idea what they were in for, or if it would even be successful.
They came together to share in their passion for singing and become part of a
new community. I can tell you from working with this amazing group of singers that in our short time together, they have truly become One Voice. I am
inspired by their enthusiasm and dedication, and that they put their trust in
me to direct them. I hope you enjoy the first of many concerts presented by
the new, Woodstock Community Choir!
~ Cassandra Vohs-Demann
Is Proud to Present
“ONE VOICE”
Songs of Unity and Diversity
~ Thanks and Gratitude ~
Directed by Cassandra Vohs-Demann
We would like to thank Megan Kim and Woodstock North High School for allowing us to use the choir room for our rehearsals for our premiere concert.
We would also like to thank the members of the Woodstock Community Choir
Vision Committee who helped us to create the foundation and structure for
the choir. A special thank you to Stacy Weber and Andrea Isabelli for helping
before every rehearsal. Thank you to Nate Grindeland, owner of Mixin Mingle,
for providing us with a space for our Community Sing Nights in preparation
for the choir. Thank you to all our Sponsors and Friends of the Choir. Thank
you to Phil Demann for his support and help. A big thank you to Joe Pesz, Debbie Lehmann, Theron Mattick, and Jen Hannah. Finally, thank you to all of the
Woodstock Community Choir members who have spent 12 weeks with us to
prepare for this amazing concert. Without you, there would be no choir.
Assistant Director - Jessica Buehler
Accompanied by Debbie Lehmann
Special Appearances by
Jen Hannah - Singer/Songwriter
Theron Mattick ~ Bass & Joe Pesz ~ Drums
Friday, April 24, 2015
7:30pm
Woodstock North High School Auditorium
Concert Order
Come Lift Your Voice — Words and Music by Jill Gallina
One Voice — Recorded by The Wailin’ Jennys
*Soloists: Colleen Wilson, Jesse Thielsen and Christy Johanson*
Let the River Run — Words and Music by Carly Simon
Theme from the Motion Picture WORKING GIRL
Sure on This Shining Night — Written by Samuel Barber
Turn the World Around — Words and Music by Harry Belafonte and
Robert Freedman
Imagine — Words and Music by John Lennon
Shosholoza — Traditional South African Song
*Soloist: Andrea Isabelli*
Shine a Light — Words and Music by Jen Hannah
*Featuring Jen Hannah*
Heart & Soul — Words by Frank Loesser, Music by Hoagy Carmichael
Don’t Stop — Recorded by Fleetwood Mac
The Parting Glass — Arranged by The Wailin’ Jennys
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The Woodstock Community Choir is offered by
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847-507-1352
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We are so excited to be a part of
Sweet Music in Woodstock!
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Woodstock, IL 60098
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Woodstock Community Choir Members:
Cristina Blanco Dominguez
Diane Parrish
Kathy Bogolia
Jennifer Perrotta
Dianne Buehler
Maria Pina Martinez
Jessica Buehler*
Jill Pixley
Beth Davis
Judy Porter
Beth Elbersen
Irene Rana Amido
Gloria Etes
Sharon Rogulic
Nancy Graham
Lynn Schauble
Trish Greninger
Karen Snodgrass
Kate Griffith
Susan Tempin
Andrea Isabelli
Jesse Thielsen
Karin Jensen
Cassandra Vohs-Demann*
Christy Johanson
Stacy Weber*
Megan Kim*
Thelma Williams
Jaci Krandel
Colleen Wilson
Debbie Lehmann*
*Members of the WCC Vision Committee
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Friends of the Choir:
Donations made from $20-$50
Gloria Etes
Len Gilard
Dennis Greve
Mike Hartmann
Mary Alice Kanaly
Suzy Schwartz
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Binders Donated to the
Choir by Burger King
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