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Conductors' Biographies
Nicki L. Bakko is pursuing her Masters of Music degree in Choral Music

Education. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Music Education
from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where she studied with Ren6
Clausen, Christopher Cock, and Daniel Moe. Nicki has spent the past three years
Director of Choral Music in public and parochial education where she conducted
seven vocal ensembles and taught private voice. Currently, she teaches at
Northwest Community Christian School and Arcadia Music Academy. She is
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also director

of the Celebration Singers at Ascension Lutheran Church in

Scottsdale and the Alpha Choir and Bel Canto Singers at St. Peter Lutheran
Church in Mesa.

Robb Butler comes from Denver, Colorado where he has spent the past l3
years. During that time he has held the positions of Chorus Master of the Denver
Opera Company under Maestro Nicholas Laurienti and Associate Conductor of
the Denver Concert Chorale. Robb has also been active in church music for many
years. While in Denver, He was appointed the Director of Choral Music at the
Church of the Holy Ghost, the only Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese
to offer a weekly Latin High Mass. Robb's professional solo career has taken
him to the stages of the Sante Fe Opera and the Kent Opera in London, as well as
appearances with the Denver Symphony and Opera Colorado. Currently Robb is
pursuing a Master of Music Education degree in choral conducting.
Kimilee D. McCreary, an Arizona native, earned a Bachelor of Science degree
in Music Education at Grand Canyon University in 1988 and a Master of Music
degree from Arizona State University in 1991. She is currently pursuing a
Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting. From 1988 to 1995 she was
a member of the music faculty at Grand Canyon University, where she served as
the Director of Choirs from 1993-1995. In addition to her teaching experience,
McCreary has served in a number of church music positions in various
denominations. An ordained minister, Rev. McCreary is currently the Minister
of Music and Worship at Community Church of Hope in Phoenix, AZ. In
addition to her work at CCH, she is also the Artistic Director for Arizona Women
in Tune, a women's community chorus which is affiliated with GALA, an
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nternational choral association.

Joel Schreuder recently finished three years as head of the choral program at
Bethel High School in Tacoma, Washington. While in Tacoma, he also directed
Pacific Lutheran University's vocal jazz ensemble, Park Avenue-a group he
sang in as an undergraduate at PLU. He received his Masters in Choral
Conducting at Washington State University, where he served as assistant
conductor of the WSU Concert Choir. Joel's choirs have performed and competed
all over the Northwest, making appearances at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
and winning top honors at Vancouver, BC's Heritage Choral Festival.

Benjamin Britten
(t9L3-1976\

A Hymn to the Virgin
Of one that is so fair and bright.
Brighter than the day is light,
I cry to thee, thou see to me,
Lady, pray thy Son for me,
That I may come to thee.

Just as Mary's Star,
A Parent and a Maiden
So atone,

Maria!

All this world was forlorn,
Till our Lord was y-born.
With Ave it went away,

Eve's original sin.
For all generations
Salvation;
Virtuous.

Darkest night, and comes the day
The well springeth out of thee.

Lady, flow'r of ev'rything,
Thou bare Jesu, Heaven's King,
Of all thou bear'st the prize,

Rose without thorns,

Thankfully

Lady, queen ofparadise
Maid mild, mother you are the creator

you

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Chosen one:,
the creator,

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Finnish folk song
arr. F. M. Christiansen

Lost in the Night

(187L-r.ess)
Jennifer Randolph, soprano

Tomorrow Shall be my Dancing Day
Christmas Cantata, Mvt.

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Glory to God in the highest and on earth,
to men of good will,
peace and love a biding.

O be joyful in the Lord, ye nations,
With gladness serve the Lord.
Come before Him, come before His presence,
come unto Him with singing, joy and exultation.

Now know ye: know that the Lord He is God
strong and mighty
He created us and not we ourselves.

Alleluial

John Gardner

Daniel Pinkham

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I. Robb Butler, conductor
Diffusa Est

Gratia

Giovanni Maria Nanino
(ca. 1545-1607)

"Full of grace are thy lips,

Chor:rle I
I(obb Ilutler
Kim l\{cCreary
trIattherv Larsen, accompanist

Chorale

II

Melissa Nclson
Arnanda Osrnan
Jennifer Randolph
Robyn Sirnnrons

Tina Larsen
Alicia Morgan

Sara Srvinr

Curie Oliver

Katherine Talley
Alicia Wriglrt

Alto

Alto

Janessa Andelson

Arrdlea Baad

Tillani Ilrorvn

Nicki Bakko

Chlistin

Anry Hackerd

Paeter Frandsen
Jarrres Seifert

Susan lvlarcus
Lisa Pepka

Il ass

Ryan Srnit

Horvard IJartlorr,

Ben SIavin

ir'lark White

Jason PaLrl
Ir4att. Paustiarr

Jocl Sclrreuder

Paul Manz
(b. 1ele)

O Holy Night

Mark Hayes
(b. 1es3)

II. Kimilee D. McCreary, conductor
Hodie Christus natus

est

Jan Pieters Sweelinck
(Ls62-1621)

Today Christ is born; today the Savior has appeared.
Today the angels sing, the Archangels rejoice.
Today the righteous rejoice, saying:
"Glory to God in the highest. Alleluial"

Ave

Maria

Rass

John Dooley
Jarecl Erlwards
Zoran Jasnrak
Brook I-arson

Ronald Roxbury
(b. 1e46)

E'en So Lord Jesus, Quickly Come

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Ir4icirael Ernpey
Scart lvlahoney
Ir4ory Ortnran

women." psalm 45:2, 8-9

There Is No Rose of Such Vertu

Arnanda Porter

Robby Sirarpe

Kevin Brorver
I{obb Butler
Niark Larvlor

whereby they have made Thee glad.
Kings' daughters are among Thy honourable

I\{ory Ortman, acconrpanist

Nlarshann Burk
Kellie Friedrnutter
Dena Holland
Jenniler Kagikas

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garments smell of mynh, aloes and cassia:
out of ivory palaces,

Joel Schreuder
Soprano
Michelle N4urray

Alissa Janres
Kirn McCreary

All thy

Nicki Rakko

Sourano

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because God hath blessed Thee forever.

Tom6s Luis de Victoria
(ca. 1548-1611)

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

I'll Ay Call in By Yon Town
Festival Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full ofyour glory
Hosanna in the highcst.

arr. Mack Wilberg
John Leavitt

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Nicki L. Bakko, conductor
Joel Schreuder, conductor
Versa est in luctum (from

Requiem\

Tom6s Luis de Victoria
(ca.1548-1611)

My harp is turned to mourning
and my music into the voice of those that weep.
Spare me, Lorcl. for my days are nothing.

In

Faradisum

Edwin Fissinger

May the angels lead you into paradise;
May the Martyrs welcoine you upon your arrival,
and lead you into the holy city of Jerusalem.
May a choir of angels welcome you,
and, with poor Lazarus of old,
may you have eternal rest.

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Choral Union with PSO - Christmas Concerts
Symphony Hall
Concert Choir and University Choir
ASU Gammage Auditorium

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Melissa Nelson, soprano
Robyn Simmons, soprano

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Dr. David Stocker, Director of Choirs
Dr. George Umberson, Professor of Choral Music
Dr. Karen Parthun, Faculty Associate of Choral Music

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