Connecticut College Messiah Program

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The Music Department at Connecticut College presents:

Chamber Choir and Orchestra

Messiah
George Frideric Handel

Saturday, November 15, 2014
7:00 pm – Evans Hall
Cummings Arts Center

Connecticut College Chamber Choir and Orchestra
Wendy K. Moy, conductor
Linda Skernick, harpsichord

Messiah

George Frideric Handel
(1685-1759)

Sinfony
Overture
Comfort Ye
Tenor Recitative, Tyler Wood ‘17
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her,
that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. The voice of him that crieth in the
wilderness: prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Isaiah 40:1-3

Every Valley
Tenor Aria, Tyler Wood ‘17
Ev'ry valley shall be exalted, and ev'ry mountain and hill made low, the crooked straight and the rough
places plain.
Isaiah 40:4

And the Glory of the Lord
Chorus
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord
hath spoken it.
Isaiah 40:5

Thus Saith the Lord
Bass Recitative, Connor Wu ‘17
Thus saith the Lord, the Lord of hosts: Yet once a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth,
the sea and the dry land, and I will shake all nations; and the desire of all nations shall come.
Haggai 2:7
The Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to His temple; even the messenger of the covenant, whom
you delight in, behold, He shall come, saith the Lord of Hosts.
Malachi 3:1

But Who May Abide?
Alto Aria, Lauren Stubbs ‘17
But who may abide the day of His coming, and who shall stand when He appeareth? For He is like a
refiner's fire.
Malachi 3:2

And He Shall Purify
Chorus
And He shall purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness.
Malachi 3:3

Behold A Virgin Shall Conceive
Alto Recitative, Hallie Grossman ‘16
Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Emmanuel, God with us.
Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23

O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings
Alto Aria, Hallie Grossman ‘16 & Chorus
O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain; lift up thy voice with strength;
lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
Isaiah 40:9
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
Isaiah 60:1

For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the Earth
Bass Recitative, Connor Wu ‘17
For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people; but the Lord shall arise upon
thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the
brightness of thy rising.
Isaiah 60:2-3

The People That Walked In Darkness
Bass Aria
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; and they that dwell in the land of the shadow
of death, upon them hath the light shined.
Isaiah 9:2

For Unto Us A Child Is Born
Chorus
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and
His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of
Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

Pifa
Pastoral Symphony
There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Fields
Soprano Recitative, Maya Belgrade ‘15
There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Luke 2:8
And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and
they were sore afraid.
Luke 2:9

And the Angel Said Unto Them
Soprano Recitative, Maya Belgrade ‘15
And the angel said unto them: "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be
to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord."
Luke 2:10-11

And Suddenly There Was With The Angel
Soprano Recitative, Maya Belgrade ‘15
And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying:
Luke 2:13

Glory to God
Chorus
"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men."
Luke 2:14

Rejoice Greatly
Soprano Aria, Katherine McDonald ‘16
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, thy King cometh unto thee.
He is the righteous Savior, and He shall speak peace unto the heathen.
Zechariah 9:9-10

Then Shall The Eyes of the Blind Be Open’d
Soprano Recitative, Ashley Pacelli ‘15
Then shall the eyes of the blind be open’d, and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then shall the lame man
leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing.
Isaiah 35:5-6

He Shall Feed His Flock
Soprano Aria, Ashley Pacelli ‘15
He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; and He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His
bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.
Isaiah 40:11
Come unto Him, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and He will give you rest. Take his yoke upon you,
and learn of Him, for He is meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Matthew 11:28-29

His Yoke Is Easy
Chorus
His yoke is easy, and His burden is light.
Matthew 11:30

Hallelujah
Chorus
Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Revelation 19:6
The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He shall reign
forever and ever. King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Revelation 11:15

Worthy is the Lamb
Chorus
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain
Revelation 5:12
and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and
honor, and glory, and blessing. Blessing and honor, glory and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the
throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. Amen
Revelation 5:12-14

Chamber Choir Personnel

Orchestra Personnel

Soprano
Maya Belgrade ‘15
Molly Brown ‘18
Stephanie Foster ‘18
Olivia Giuliano ‘17
Katherine McDonald## ‘16
MaryClare McDonough ‘18
Lizzy Moreno ‘18
Ashley Pacelli# ‘15
Amanda Pratt ‘17
Lauren Stubbs ‘17

Oboe
Chloe Ocain* ‘18
Libby Ryan^

Alto
Emily Becker ‘15
Hanako Brais ‘17
Rebecca Brill Weitz ‘17
Jessica Craig ‘16
Kate Goldberg ‘18
Hannah Johnston ‘18
Lauren Marazzi ‘16
Jessica Ober ‘17
Roopa Ramkuma ‘15
Augie Sherman ‘18
Kristina Toro ‘17
Emily Verschoor-Kirss ‘15
Keira Vollandt ‘17
Sophie Xue ‘18
Kiwi Zhang ‘17

Timpani
Wyatt Delomba ‘15

Tenor
Brendan Burns ‘15
Kevin Reyes ‘17
Tyler Wood ‘17
Ruy Zambrano ‘17
Bass
Elias Aquino ‘16
Mitch Paro ‘16
Justin Winokur ‘18
Henry Van Vuuren ‘18
Connor Wu ‘17
Rehearsal Pianist
Lauren Marazzi ‘16
##Choir President
#Choir Vice President

Bassoon
Carl Chuddy+
Mark Wainston+
Trumpet
John Hushaw+
Stanley Walczyk+

Harpsichord
Linda Skernick
Violin I
Jesse Gutermann** ‘16
Ben Jiang ‘14
Jessica Spencer ‘17
Violin II
Susanna Dolan* ‘17
Alex DeCresce-Lawson* ‘18
Tim Norris+
Geoff Sewell+
Audrey Wayman ‘15
Viola
Nam Hoang ‘17*
Lydia Morneault ‘18
Cello
Claire Raizen* ‘18
Selena Adams ‘18
Kali Guise ‘18
Kris Meyer+
Allegra Neely-Wilson ‘18
Bass
Sam McKeown ‘16
**Concertmaster
*Principal
+Community Member
^Thames Valley Music School

Welcome to Connecticut College’s presentation of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. Composed in only
three to four weeks time, this two-and-a-half hour oratorio was premiered in Dublin, Ireland on April 13, 1742.
The performing forces consisted of a male chorus of 26 members (men, boys, and two countertenors), 3 female
soloists, and an orchestra of 30 members. Most of the soloists were chosen from within the chorus, as does
today’s performance. Handel had the privilege of being at the premiere and 26 subsequent performances, giving
notes and edits when necessary. Messiah was originally performed in a secular performance hall for the purpose
of entertainment. In 1918, the Boston Handel and Haydn Society started performing Messiah during the holiday
season, a tradition that still continues today.
Tonight’s performance features all of part one (Advent and Nativity), the last movement (Hallelujah) of part two,
and the last movement (Worthy is the Lamb) of part three. Handel liberally used text painting to bring out the
meaning of the text in this work. It is not an accident that there are melodic leaps on the word “crooked” in
contrast to the long tones on “straight” in the tenor aria, Every Valley. As you watch and listen, seek to find the
drama that is woven into both the vocal and orchestral lines. Be sure not to miss the angels departing at the end of
“Glory to God!” Whether this is your first or 99th performance of Messiah, we hope that you enjoy the beauty and
majesty of Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah.
Enjoy!

Wendy Moy
Conductor

Performer Bios
Maya Belgrade ‘15, soprano is a senior, majoring in music with a concentration on voice performance. She
has been studying voice with Jurate Švedaite Waller here in Connecticut College since her freshman year. She
also sings with the Connecticut College Chamber Choir. In her junior year, she studied abroad in Arrezo, Italy,
and attended Accademia dell' Arte, where she studied voice with Jill Feldman. In her free time she also enjoys
composing and performing her original songs.

Hallie Grossman ‘16, mezzo-soprano student of Jurate Švedaite Waller, is a junior Government major with a
Gender & Women’s Studies minor. Outside of music, her interests lie in the field of human rights. She began
studying classical voice in 2008 at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in
New York City. During her senior year, she was featured as the alto member of the solo quartet in Mozart’s Missa
Solemnis in C Major and originated a role in the operetta Life of the Party by Lawrence O’Keefe and Nell
Benjamin. At Connecticut College, Hallie is the pitch of co-ed a cappella group Vox Cameli, which released their
second album this past Fall Weekend. She is also a choral scholar at St. James Episcopal Church in New London.
During her first year at Conn, she traveled to New York with Cappella Cantorum, a chorus from Old Saybrook,
for a performance of Verdi’s Requiem at Carnegie Hall, conducted by renowned composer John Rutter. The
following summer, she traveled to northern Italy to attend the Schlern International Music Festival where she
participated in various solo performance opportunities as well as a master class with acclaimed Russian baritone
Vladimir Chernov. This is her fifth time soloing with the Chamber Choir.

Katherine McDonald ‘16, soprano is a junior majoring in Music and Psychology. She has been singing since
she could talk and is involved in nearly every aspect of musical life on campus. She has studied classical singing
with her voice teacher, Samantha Talmadge, for the past three years and has transformed into a confident soloist.
Katherine is Vice President of Chamber Choir and has earned six solos in her college career including Ralph
Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music, Dolly Parton’s Light of Clear Blue Morning, and Leonard Bernstein’s
Make Our Garden Grow for President Bergeron’s Inauguration. She is the proud Music Director of her a cappella
group, The ConnArtists, and lead vocalist in her student band, Canopy. She takes piano lessons and is a member
of the Music Student Advisory Board. She has had the unique opportunity of singing with President Katherine
Bergeron in the New Music Ensemble last spring. Katherine has recently begun to record her own music and
collaborate with other student musicians for her SoundCloud. She has traveled to Memphis, Denver, New
Orleans, San Francisco, Chicago, and Scotland with past ensembles. She hopes to attend graduate school to study
music and neuroscience.

Conductor Wendy Moy is currently the Director of Choral Activities and Music Education at Connecticut
College. Equally at home in the orchestral world, she held the positions of chamber music coordinator and
assistant conductor with the Cascade Youth Symphony Organization. A doctoral candidate in the University of
Washington Conducting Program, her research focuses on the culture of singing communities and the factors that
contribute to successful choral organizations. Ms. Moy also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from
Seattle Pacific University and a Master of Music Education from Westminster Choir College. She was selected to
participate in the National Endowment for the Humanities Bach Institute in Germany, the Conductors Retreat at
Medomak with Dr. Ken Kiesler, the Westminster Chamber Choir with Dr. Joe Miller, the Norfolk Chamber Choir
with Simon Carrington, and the Tallis Scholar Summer School with Peter Phillips. In February 2012, Ms. Moy
traveled to New York City to be a conducting associate in the Carnegie Hall Choral Institute/Transient Glory
Symposium with MacArthur Fellow, Francisco Nunez. Ms. Moy is currently serving on the Connecticut
American Choral Directors Association Board and is also the President/Co-founder of Chorosynthesis, a national
nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the culture of American choral music through collaboration,
sustainability, innovation, and excellence.

Ashley Pacelli ‘15, soprano is thrilled to be singing Handel's Messiah this semester! As a senior Neuroscience
major and Theater minor, she has been a member of the Connecticut College Chamber Choir for the past four
years. She is both the president of the Chamber Choir and musical director of the ConnChords acapella group.
Ashley also takes voice lessons with Jurate Švedaite Waller.

Harpsichordist Linda Skernick has given recitals at the Los Angeles Harpsichord Center, Washington DC's
Phillips Collection, the Cleveland, OH and Birmingham, AL, Museums of Art, and at New York's Lincoln Center,
Wesleyan University, and at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Moscow, Russia. She has also performed with
Alexander Schneider's Brandenburg Ensemble, Mostly Mozart, and was a member of New York's Tafelmusik
Ensemble and the New York Baroque Consort. She has appeared often at the CT Early Music Festival, was a
member of the Hanoverian Ensemble, and played on the Essex Winter Series last spring. She has performed many
times as soloist, in chamber music, and with orchestra, on these concerts at Connecticut College. Skernick is
currently Adjunct Professor of Music at Connecticut College, and on the faculty of the Thames Valley Music
School.

Lauren Stubbs ‘17, mezzo-soprano is a sophomore from Cambridge, Massachusetts with an intended double
major in French and either Human Development or Sociology. She takes voice lessons with Maksim Ivanov
Zhdanovskikh. This year, she is a member of the Williams Street Mix acapella group and the Traditional Jazz
Band. This is her third semester as a member of the Chamber Choir as well as Camel Heard. She has enjoyed
working on Handel's Messiah and seeing it all come together after everyone's hard work.

Tyler Wood ‘17, tenor is a sophomore at Connecticut College from Bar Harbor, ME. Throughout his school
years, Tyler has been highly involved in music. In high school he participated in musical theater, show choir, and
his school chorus. Tyler has also represented his high school in both the Classical and Jazz All-State Choirs. At
Connecticut College Tyler is a member of the Chamber Choir Choral Board, ‘Camel Heard,’ and is the treasurer for
the co-ed a cappella group, Vox Cameli. Tyler currently studies voice under Maksim Ivanov Zhdanovskikh.
Although undeclared, Tyler is intending to double major in Computer Science and Economics.

Connor Wu ‘17, bass is a sophomore voice student at Connecticut College. This is his third semester taking
voice lessons as well as his third semester performing in the Connecticut College Chamber Choir. Music has been
an important part of his life since 1st grade. He started with piano lessons but soon changed his instrumental focus
to flute and piccolo 4 years later. Connor continued to study the flute throughout high school and performed in the
high school concert and symphonic bands. He was also a tenor in the mixed chorus. In his junior year of high
school he transferred to Lexington Christian Academy where instead of joining the band, he made the decision to
audition for the school Chamber Choir. He quickly earned his spot in the choir and was appointed the bass section
leader. The choir conductor took him under her wing and taught him how to arrange and compose music, as well
as basic conducting. For his senior internship he was put in charge of the middle school choir for the second half
of the last semester of school. Connor is currently undeclared, but he fully intends to join the music major family.

Acknowledgements and Special Thanks
John Anthony-Music Department Chair
Jurate Švedaite-Waller, Samantha Talmadge, Maksim Ivanov Zhdanovskikh, Voice Faculty
Terry Wisniewski-Music Department Administrative Assistant
Connecticut College Sound, Lighting, and Recording Departments
Thames Valley Music School
Whitehall Foundation

About the Music Department
Our department of music seeks to distinguish itself among liberal arts college music departments in the
United States. Our curriculum is modeled on the best features of a music conservatory, but we are small
enough to offer personal attention. For more information, please visit www.music.conncoll.edu.
To be notified about upcoming events, please join our mailing list
by emailing Wendy Moy at [email protected].

Upcoming Music Department Events
“December Winds with a Touch of Samba”
Concert Band and Coast Guard Academy Band Concert
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Evans Hall ~ 7:00 pm
“H & M” Orchestra Concert
Featuring the music of Handel and Mozart
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Evans Hall ~ 7:00 pm
College Vespers
Featuring the Chamber Choir and Camel Heard
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Harkness Chapel ~ 4:00 pm
“Peer Gynt and the Essence of Ellington”
Jazz Ensemble and Traditional Jazz Band Concert
Monday, December 8, 2014
Evans Hall ~ 7:00 pm
Percussion and New Music Concert
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Evans Hall ~ 7:00 pm
Charles Shackford Memorial Student Composer’s Concert
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Evans Hall ~ 7:00 pm

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