The Birth of Christ

Andrew T. Miller, Artistic Director-Composer
I have been told by many that in order to become a
great artist you have had to endure great suffering.
It has felt, at times this year, that I have dealt with
enough to pass around an even share for the entire
Seattle artistic community! My mother also told me
that anything worth doing takes great courage and
perseverance -she was right. The work that you will
see today is the result of many years of writing, the
dedication of countless wonderful people, and the
unified vision of many organizations.
The Birth of Christ debuted in its original form in
2004, transformed and traveled to Ireland where it
was filmed to air on PBS during the 2007 Christmas
Holiday Season, and has now returned to the Northwest
for the Federal Way Chorale to present to you today.
It still moves me -- which means that I was only the
instrument by which God utilized to transcribe this
piece to the page. The Chorale has worked diligently to
prepare this work again, and it is better than the original.
The characters of this amazing story will come alive for
you in a new and impactful way through outstanding
solo, choral and orchestral performances. Mayall the
small statements of "yes" by these characters inspire you
that no positive act of ascent, however small, is ever unnoticed or un-necessary.
My good friend and mentor, Mr. Don Barrows passed
the baton to me at the end of last season to guide the
Chorale to a new era. We have an outstanding group of
dedicated individuals that love to sing and it will show
in their performance. Everyone in the Chorale willingly
displays their hearts on their sleeves and exposes their
soul during performance. If this group continues
to express themselves so genuinely and completely
through their music, the Federal Way Chorale will
prosper for years to come. I hope you enjoy the
performance and that it adds to the mystery we celebrate
at this most sacred time of year. If you enjoy The Birth
of Christ, please mark your calendar to join the chorale
in the spring for our presentation of the completion
of this trilogy in my new work entitled Passion and
Resurrection. The concerts will be held on May 12th
and 13th back here at St. Luke's Church.
Andrew T. Miller
Artistic Director-Composer,
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Andrew T. Miller is the father 0;
two wonderful boys, composer,
music instructor, international
Steinway Artist, and the Artistic
Director of the Federal Way
Chorale. He has held musical
at a number of northwest churc.2:'
and taught at the collegiate
level until his compositional
and performing career began to
blossom. Andrew is responsible
for more than 14 compact disc
recordings. Some of the highli;.:::
include: CrossWind's Manic
Faith, A Meditational Rosary, We Stand Together, anc.
their final album, the aptly titled 2nd Wind; Irish Eyes,
which was recorded in London where his arrangemen:
of "Danny Boy" was selected for and appears on Natiou=...
Geographic's Destination Ireland compilation disc,
two albums for United Audio Entertainment, Ltd. out
of Holland, entitled Nursery Rhymes and In Love With
Santa (which achieved platinum status in 2003), Opera
Arias, Celebrating God in Our CountnJ, God and Man
two cast recordings of his musical theater compositio
entitled The Prodigal, The Legend of Pandora and a Ih~
performance recording of The Birth of Christ from 2()h
Andrew has written work in the area of pop, musical
theater and contemporary classical. He and his work ~=
been featured on ABC, Komo 4 News, KBTC's Full Foc ..::
EWTN's The World Over, Clasical King FM 98.1 and
Sacred Heart Radio. Some of his compositional highli include: The Sights and Sounds of Christmas, Light
Eternal, Manic Faith, Musical Theater Productions of r:
Prodigal and The Legend of Pandora and his Christrllas
Cantata, The Birth of Christ. He is currently working
a symphonic piece entitled 11 Pleu - Three movements
inspired by three French poems around the theme of ~
and Passion and Resurrection, another major work &.2.:
will be presented by the Federal Way Chorale in May~.::
2007. Mr. Miller is continues to work with producers
New York for the release of The Prodigal.
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The Birth of Christ was filmed at historic Christ Churc
Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, hosted and narrated by
legendary actor Liam Neeson. It was completed last
August for international distribution online and in reta:..:
outlets and nationwide PBS airings throughout the 2OC;
Holiday Season.
The Federal Way Chorale Welcomes You
to our performance of Andrew T. Miller's signature composition, The Birth of Christ under the direction of the
composer. We hope you enjoy hearing it as much as we
enjoy its performance. It has truly been exciting working
with Andy - he is a dynamic director and brings great
enthusiasm to this work.
The Federal Way Chorale
presents
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ThE biRth OF ChRist"
A Sacred Christmas_Cantata
Composed and Directed by
The Federal Way Chorale was formed in 1993 by a small
group of Federal Way musicians under the leadership
of Don Barrows. Our first concert was Handel's Messiah, and we have performed at least two concert series
each year since then, featuring major works by Bach,
Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, Vivaldi, and many others,
along with smaller works and octavos from Broadway
musicals, spirituals, and the general music repertoire.
The Chorale has performed both with the Auburn and
Federal Way Symphony Orchestras. Don Barrow passed
the baton to Andrew T. Miller last year, and we are
featuring his compositions during his first year as our
director.
Andrew T. Miller
Soloists
Jessica Robins-Milanese, Soprano
Sarah Mattox, Mezzo Soprano
Rob McPherson, Tenor
John B. Cooper, Baritone
Prologue
One Blessed Night
Tenor, Second Tenor, Baritone, Chorus
The Annunciation
of John
I Luke
1:5-25
The Annunciation of John - Tenor, Baritone, Chorus
The Annunciation
of Christ
I Luke
1:26-38
The Annunciation of Christ - Soprano, Tenor,
Chorus
The Visitation
I Luke
1:39-55
The Visitation - Mezzo - Soprano, Soprano, Chorus
Mary's Canticle - Soprano, Chorus
The Birth of John
I Luke
1:56-79
Rejoice! - Mezzo-Soprano, Women's Chorus
Zecharias' Canticle - Baritone
The Birth of Christ
I Luke
2:1-20
Journey to Bethlehem - Orchestral Suite
The Birth of Christ - Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Solo
Quartet, Chorus
A Shepherd's Song - Tenor, Chorus
Epilogue
One Blessed Night (Reprise)
Soloists, Chorus
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to perform quality music. Our performances are held in
Federal Way in the hope that residents of Federal Way
and nearby communities can have a quality musical experience without having to journey to Seattle or Tacoma.
If you feel we have met that goal, please tell your friends
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them to attend. If you or any of your friends would like
to become a part of the Chorale, our auditions will be
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series where we will feature new, original music from
Andrew T. Miller, Passion and Resurrection.
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essica Robins Milanese,
Lyric Coloratura Soprano, is a magnetic performer who brings a
tural, groUnded depth to her characters and is known for her sense of humor both on and off the
ge. Praised by the Seattle Times as a singer "vocally vibrant and admirably graceful. .. even under fire,"
e is a versatile artist, comfortable on the opera, concert, musical theater and even puppet theater
ge. Most recently, Jessica performed the roles of Hero (Beatrice et Benedict), Blonde (Die Entfuhg aus dem Serail) and Lucy (The Telephone) all with Tacoma Opera. Other roles include Norina
n Pasquale), Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro), Marie (Daughter of the Regiment) and Zerlina (Don
·ovanni). On the concert stage, Jessica has performed as a soloist with the Bremerton Symphony,
C:chestra Seattle, Northwest Sinfonietta, the Yakima Symphony and the Olympia Chamber Orches. For a more complete resume, visit her artist's page at www.thebirthofchrist.org.
arah Mattox, Mezzo Soprano, has appeared in roles with Seattle Opera, Cincinnati Opera,
acoma Opera, Palm Beach Opera and several others. Some of her favorite roles include Hansel in
. el and Gretel, the Mother in Amah! and the Night Visitors, Octavia in Coronation of Poppea,
eodor in Boris Gudunov and the title role of Massenet's Cendrillon. The Seattle Times said of her
formance as Cendrillon, "Sarah Mattox was both affecting and effective in the title role, with a polished
stylish performance," As guest artist with the Seattle Symphony she has sung Aaron Copeland's
'ght Poems of Emily Dickenson and the mezzo-soprano solos for Beethoven's Symphony No.9
d Schumann's Das Paradies und die Peri. In 2006 Ms. Mattox origina ted the role of Elizabeth in
drew T. Miller's The Birth of Christ. For a more complete resume, visit her artist's page at www.
ebirthofchrist.org.
obert McPherson, Tenor, makes his return to the Northwest after joining the roster of The
letropolitan Opera for their 2006-2007 season. After the new year, Mr. McPherson makes two
portant New York debuts. He will perform the demanding role of Rodrigo in Rossini's La Donna
el Lago with New York City Operat, then make his Carnegie Hall debut as rago in Rossini's Otelio
ith Opera Orchestra of New York. Mr. McPherson's impressive resume includes roles such as
'ore (ll Viaggio a Reirns), Eric (Nosferau), Don Ramiro (Cenerentola), and Lindoro (L'Italiana in
geri) with the Washington National Opera. The Washington Post wrote, "Robert McPherson - as
mdoro, brought a clear, confident voice and a deft comic touch to the role. He navigated Rossini's daunting
ryrotechnics with syle and finesse." Mr. McPherson joined the US contingent who filmed Andrew T.
1iller's The Birth of Christ for nationwide distribution and PBS airing during the Christmas Holiday
son in 2007. A more complete listing of Mr. McPherson's
· artist's page at www.thebirthofchrist.org.
many performances
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ohn B. Cooper, Baritone, features a repertoire in a wide range of styles has given him a
eputation as a dynamic and versatile artist. One of his true passions is the opera stage. He started
· opera career as a resident artist at Portland Opera, going on to perform in main stage productions.
me of his favorites include such roles as Marcello in La Boheme, Danilo in The Merry Widow,
n Giovanni in Don Giovanni, The Father in Hansen and Gretel, Valentine in Faust, Frank in
.e Fledermaus and Figaro in The Barber of Seville. Mr. Cooper has also performed extensively
musical theater including shows at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. A Northwest favorite, he has
g the National Anthem at more than fifty Seattle Mariners games over the last four years. Mr.
ooper joined the US contingent who filmed Andrew T. Miller's The Birth of Christ for nationwide
'. tribution and PBS airing during the Christmas Holiday Season in 2007. A more complete listing of
· accomplishments can be found on his artist's page at www.thebirthofchrist.org.
Soloists not pictured: Baritone, Daniel Oakden; Tenor II,James Walters;
and Narrator Vick Hansen
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ThE biRth of chRist"
A Sacred Christmas Cantata
Composed and Directed by Andrew T. Miller
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Prologue lOne Blessed Night
One blessed night, a star shone bright;
A Symbol of loves' pure light.
Come from on high to stable low,
So that all the world might know It came for them.
Gloria, Gloria sing this blessed mom.
Gloria, Christ the Lord is born.
Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, sing Gloria.
One blessed night so long ago
Came into our lives the prophecy foretold.
The promise made of old had finally come to pass.
The Savior of the world had come at last.
A light for all the world to see,
That would save a sinner like me.
Then heaven and earth sang glories of praise,
And with one voice we still sing today!
The Annunciation of John
Standing within the sanctuary of our God
Do I offer this humble prayer.
And I hope, and I pray, that my people find a way,
and they heed the Lord - for He will answer our plea.
Habein Yakir Ii Ephraim Im yeled sha ashuirn Ki mida
dabri bo zachar ezc' Renu ad? Al kain hamu rnayeye 10
Racheim Arachamenu N'um Hashem.
Fear not, Zecharias, for thy prayer is heard.
Thy wife, Elizabeth, shall bear thee a son, and thou
shalt call him John.
And thou shalt have joy and gladness and many
shall rejoice at his birth.
For 10,he shall be great in the sight of the Lord
And filled with the Holy Ghost even from his mother's
womb.
And many of the children of Israel shall turn to the Lord
their God!
He shall go before Him in the spirit and power of Elias
to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children
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How can this be, this is impossible!
I am old and stricken in years. This is impossible!
I am Gabriel that stands in the presence of God
And am sent unto thee to share with thee these tidings.
But behold, thou shalt be dumb, not able to speak
Until the day that these tidings shall be performed,
Because thou believest not my words.
The Annunciation of Christ
One blessed night, a star shone bright
But out in the fields the shepherds shook with fright
For God had sent His angel to the earth
To tell them of the Christ Child's blessed birthLove's pure Light.
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And the disobedient to the wisdom of the just - to make ready a
people prepared for the Lord. You son shall lead the way.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
And blessed art thou among women forever.
Hail, thou highly favored one.
Fear not, Mary, for thou has found favor with God.
For behold, thou shalt conceive and bring forth a Son
And shall call Him Jesus.
He shall be great and be called the Son of the Highest.
And the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father,
David
And He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever.
And of His Kingdom there shall be no end.
Fear not, Mary, the Holy Ghost shall come upon thee,
And the po~er of the Highest shall overshadow thee.
And that held Babe shall be the Son of God.
For with God, nothing shall be impossible!
I am Your humble servant, the handmaiden of the Lord;
The handmaiden of God. Be it unto me, according to Thy will.
She said yes for tomorrow, yes to the sorrow
Yes to the Almighty because she believed.
She said yes to be holy, yes to give fully;
Yes to the honor she would one day receive.
Hail, Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
And blessed art thou among women forever
And blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus, forever.
Hail, thou highly favored one.
She said yes to the promise of old that the prophets foretold
How a virgin would one day conceive.
She said yes and our future was sealed, we will one day be healed
By the blood of her Son, we will one day know peace.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed Mary, blest art thou among women
.-\nd blessed is the Fruit of thy womb.
Blessed Mary, whence is this that the mother of my Lord
should come to me?
For la, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears,
The babe in my womb leapt for joy!
.-\nd blessed is she that believed.
-::bere shall be a performance of those things which were
told her by the Lord.
Mary's Canticle
~Iy soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.
~Iy spirit rejoices in God, my Savior.
:or He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.
:rom this day all generations will call me blessed.
~Iagnificat anima mea dommum.
:otexultavit spiritus meus in deosalutari mea.
Quia repexit humilitatem ancilae suae.
:::'cceenirn ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generation.
Salvation for all and has spoken through His prophets
Which have been since the world began
That we should be saved from our enemies.
And from the hand of all that hate us.
Blessed be the Lord to perform His mercy
He promised to our fathers.
Blessed be the Lord to remember His covenant,
The oath which He swore to our father Abraham.
That He would deliver us out of the hands of our enemies
That we\might serve Him without fear
In holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives!
My child shall be the prophet of the Lord
Going before Him to prepare His way
Giving knowledge of salvation by remission of their sins.
Through His tender mercy, God has visited us.
My son shall share the light to they that sit in darkness
In the shadow of dearth
Guiding our feet in the way of peace.
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He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm
.-\nd has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones
.-\nd has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things
.-\nd the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel
For He has remembered His promise of mercy.
The promise He made to our fathers,
To Abraham, and His children forever.
For He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed.
The Almighty has done great things for me
.-\nd Holy is His Name.
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Rejoice
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
Rejoice! The Lord has taken away my reproach among men
.-\nd shown me great mercy.
:his babe in my arms shall prepare ye the way
Of the Lord God Almighty.
Rejoice, rejoice, yes rejoice in the Lord
And the Spirit of God for He has shown mercy.
Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice all ye lands
Rejoice in the Spirit of God.
Zecharias' Canticle
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel
For He has visited and redeemed His people.
Blessed be the Lord Who hath raised a horn of
Sleep, oh Babe, Babe of prophecy
The world has surely needed You.
Sleep, oh Babe, Babe that was foretold;
The world wonders what You will be .
This little tiny Child, He is my son .
This small and helpless Babe, He is the One
Sent from the throneroom of God, to me, for us.
Habein Yakir li, my dearest son.
I know He is the One, but first He is my son.
Is this the One we seek? Prophet, Lord, or Deity.
Worship Him as He sleeps? Could this be Him?
He is so meek. Messiah should gather His people,
Rule them as their Sovereign and King.
A descendent of David, to bring us back to the Law
A Ruler of rulers, peace He will bring for all.
Is this the One we seek? Prophet, Lord, or Deity?
Could this Child be the One, of lowly parents,
Their infant son?
He should be great to rule the nation of Israel!
He should be strong to bring us back to the Law!
He should stand firm, a proud descendent of David!
He should be mighty to bring peace for us all!
Is this the One? Could it be the One?
He's just a child so meek and mild. Is this the one?
Could it be the One? Is this the One?
Sleep, sleep little Babe, sleep for now
For one day Your sorrow will be their relief.
On the road You must travel, You will know such grief.
Despised, and rejected by those You came to save
But Your time has not yet come.
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This little tiny Child, He is our son.
This small and helpless Babe,He is the One
Sent from the throneroom of God to us, for all.
Sleep,oh Babe,sleep my precious son.
The world wonders what You will be.
A Shepherd's Song
On this night, glorious night
We have seen marvels and wonders from heaven.
And on this night, glorious night
Christ the Savior is born in a stable.
We've heard the message of God born to man.
We go to worship, Messiah has come!
Why now? Why us?
We are shepherds, simple, lowly,
Watching our flocksby night.
When we saw the angel, we were terrified!
What had we done to anger our God?
But the angel said: "Fear not, for on this night
Shines a star over Bethlehembright.
The King of kings is born this night for you!"
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Sponsors I $100 to $250: Kristin Walter (Safeco), Ron & Carolyn
Perrone, Joan Tabrum, Ellie Liebeck, Howard & Karen Burd, Ed
& Lorel Altizer, Gale Britten, Dot Weissman, Cindy Piennett, Jim
Burbidge, Anonymous (3)
Friends I Up to $100: Elizabeth Gregory, Bonnie Barthel, Ann
Sacquitine, Sue Seabaugh, Andrew T. Miller, Brady Nelson (State
Farm Insurance), Anonmous (3)
In Kind I Donated Services or Goods: John Emlen (Storage
Facilities), Cindy Piennett (Tax Preparation), Elizabeth Brown (Be
InPulse Marketing, Website, and Graphic Design)
Glory to God! Peace on earth.
Praise to our Lord! Messiah has come!
The angel of the Lord had left us.
We couldn't stop from trembling.
What had it all meant?
Messiah? King of kings? A Savior born for us?
Could it be the King of kings we've been waiting for
The King of kings we've been longing for?
It's the King of kings that will save us all from death!
Glory to God! Peace on earth.
Praise to our Lord! Messiah has come!
Singpraise to our King!
Epilogue
One Blessed Night: Reprise
Our Raffle Item Donors:
Indochine, (Gift Certificate) Brady Nelson/State Farm Insurance
Centerstage (2 Tickets) "Absurd Person Singular" Dot Weissman
Outback Steak House (Gift Certificate), Patty Day
Paramount (2 Tickets) "25th Anniversary of the Putnam County
Spelling Bee", Seattle Theatre Group/Victoria Wimer
Indochine, (Gift Certificate) Brady Nelson/State Farm Insurance
Ladies Gift Basket, JoyceTrantina
Salty's (Brunch for 2), Terianne Broyles, Manager, Salty's
Paramount (2 Tickets) "New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz
Band", Seattle Theatre Group/Victoria Wimer
Santa's $75 Surprise!
Centerstage (2 Tickets) "Absurd Person Singular", Dot Weissman
Outback Steak House (Gift Certificate), Jani Borchers
Salon Gift Basket, Salon Services & Supplies, Inc., Sydney Berry &
George Learned, Owners
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Passion and Resurrection
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Support the Federal Way Chorale Scholarship Program
Purchase a raffle ticket today - Just $1 Each or 6 for $5!
The Federal Way Chorale offers a $1,000 Scholarship
qualifying graduating seniors. Every year, the Chorale offers this Scholarship to help a local high school student
-,-ho wishes to study music at the college level. Applicants must be graduating high school senior from Federal Wa
or the surrounding area who is planning to major or minor in musical studies. Applications should be received annually by March 31st of the student's senior year. More details are available online at www.fwchorale.com.
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Previous Federal Way Chorale Scholarship Winners:
2004 Kayla Carbon, CWU I 2003 Haley Moore, CWU I 2002 Anne Young, WWU
2001 Kristi Gibson, LBC I 2000 Lindsey O'Neal, UPS and Carly Seabaugh, PLU I 1997 Matthew Carey
Support the Federal Way Chorale Scholarship Program
Purchase a raffle ticket today - Just $1 Each or 6 for $5!
The Federal Way Chorale Gratefully Acknowledges
Our December 2006 Raffle Item Donors:
Saturday, December 9
Indochine, (Gift Certificate) Brady Nelson/State Farm Insurance
Centerstage (2 Tickets) "Absurd Person Singular" Dot Weissman
Outback Steak House (Gift Certificate), Patty Day
Paramount (2 Tickets) "25th Anniversary of the Putnam County Spelling Bee",
Seattle Theatre Group/Victoria Wimer
Sunday, December 10
Indochine, (Gift Certificate) Brady Nelson/State Farm Insurance
Ladies Gift Basket, Joyce Trantina
Salty's (Brunch for 2), Terianne Broyles, Manager, Salty's
Paramount (2 Tickets) "New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band",
Seattle Theatre Group /Victoria Wimer
Tuesday, December 12
Santa's $100 Metropolitan Market Surprise!
Centerstage (2 Tickets) "Absurd Person Singular", Dot Weissman
Outback Steak House (Gift Certificate), Jani Borchers
Salon Gift Basket, Salon Services & Supplies, Inc., Sydney Berry & George Learned, Owners
2006-2007
Federal Way Chorale
Board of Directors
Jim Burbidge, President
Ann Hardwicke, Vice President
Karen Brugato, Treasurer
Phil Wamba, Secretary
Jani Borchers
Karen Burd
Patty Day
John Emlen;
Brenda Froelich
Gail Kouame
Carolyn Perrone
Pat Poyneer
Dot Weissman
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Today's Performance of
The Birth of Christ would not have been
possible without the contributions of the
following:
For more information,
e-mail
Director Doug Skelly at
dougskelly@yahoo.com
or
call (253) 841-0274.
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The Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts (FWCPA) was organized in 1989 to
promote and raise funds toward a 1,000-seat
performing arts center in Federal Way. Two
representatives from each performing arts group
in Federal Way serve on the Board of Directors.
They can be contacted for more information
about individual groups or the FWCPA. The
FWCPA is a registered, non-profit 50l(c)3 organization, and contributions are tax deductible.
For more information about the FWCPA,
contact us as at 253-838-8947,
253-839-4389 or 253-241-3384
write: FWCPA, P.O. Box 24753,
Federal Way, WA 98093-1753
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Sound Classical
Choir
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Valley ArtS Society, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit
organization
for the
performing
arts.
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May 5, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Milton Beautiful
Savior Lutheran
Doug Skelly and Ellen
Malesis founded the
South Sound Classical
Choir on January 2,
2003. The choir rapidly
grew to 40 members the
May 6, 2007 at 3:00 PM
Mason United Methodist
first year. It presently
has 60 members and
performs six to eight
times a year.
May 12, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Puyallup
First Baptist
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The South
Concert Chair, Ann Hardwicke
Refreshments, Patti Miller
Ticket Chair, Gail Kouame
Roster & Communications, Rachel Coates
Raffle, Pat Day
Concert Attire, Kathy Epperson
Venue, St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Risers, John Emlen
Rehearsal Venue,
Federal Way United Methodist Church
Orchestra Coordination,
Michelle Nelson
Program and Promotional Materials,
Elizabeth Brown, Be InPulse Marketing
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Performing Arts
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