December 9, 2023
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Combined Choirs
Reed Criddle, conductor
A Child is Born in Bethlehem
Philip Stopford (b. 1977)
Ashley Vasquez, piano
Deep Green
Reed Criddle, conductor
Ceremony of Carols
Benjamin Britten (1913-1974)
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Hodie (“Today Christ is born!”) There is no rose Deo Gracias (“Thanks be to God”) |
Allison Garrett Roney, harp
Chamber Choir
Reed Criddle, conductor
O little town of Bethlehem
Lewis Redner
arr. Reed Criddle
Emerald Singers
Cherilyn Worthen, conductor
Cantemos á Maria
Arr. J.T. Guzman
Ashley Vasquez, piano
Caryn Allen & Sam Castleton, percussion
O Holy Night
Adolphe Adam
arr. Carl Deis
Melissa Heath, soprano
Isaac Hurtado, tenor
Ashley Vasquez, piano
Intermission
UVU Brass Ensemble
Bob Gabbitas, conductor
I. O Come, O Come, Emanuel "
II. 5 Short Selections from Christmas; the Joy and Spirit
Arr. by Sammy Nestico
Oliver Judd, Carter Dall, Arye Artega, Kyler Asgard, Jaden Baer, trumpets
Rachel Colton, Emilee Garcia, Cora Jackson, Violette Mori, Lynaea Simmons, horns
Declan Cottle, Belle Gabbitas, trombones
Teague Parker, bass trombome
Alex Jenson, tuba
"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" for Brass Quintet
Arr. by Alex Jenson
Wolverine Brass Quintet:
Jaden Baer, Kyler Asgard, trumpets
Emilee Garcia, horn
Declan Cottle, trombone
Alex Jenson, tuba
Saxophone Quartet
Luca Florin, conductor
Christmas Time is Here
Vince Guaraldi
Arr. James Lucero
Braxton Biggers, soprano
Ruth Payne, alto
Jordan Daynes, tenor
Sam Ahlstrom, baritone
Jazz Orchestra
David Baker, conductor
Christmas is Coming
Vince Guaraldi
Arr. Mark Taylor
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
Mel Torme and Robert Wells
Arr. Mark Taylor
Christmastime is Here
Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson
Arr. Mark Taylor
Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson
Arr. John LaBarbera
Dr. Cherilyn Worthen
conductor
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Soprano 1 Ellie Barry Soprano 2 Paulina Anderson |
alto 1 Caryn Allen** alto 2 + Assistant conductor |
Dr. Reed Criddle
conductor
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Tenor 1 Ryan Black Tenor 2 Jacob Chrisman + Assistant Conductor |
Baritone Grant Croshaw Bass 2 Joseph Blomberg |
Dr. Reed Criddle
conductor
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Soprano 1 Megan Benson Soprano 2 Katherine Cox alto 1 Marlie Krogh alto 2 Hannah Boyack + Assistant conductor |
Tenor 1 Jordan Conover + Tenor 2 Logan Bishop bass 1 Ryan Call bass 2 Braden Johnson * |
Dr. David Baker
conductor
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Saxophones Kelsey Anderson trombones Annabelle Gabbitas |
Trumpets Kyler Aagard rhythm section Landon Graff |
Utah Valley University acknowledges that we gather on land sacred to all Indigenous people who came before us in this vast crossroads region. The University is committed to working in partnership—as enacted through education and community activities—with Utah’s Native Nations comprising: the San Juan Southern Paiute, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Uintah & Ouray Reservation of the Northern Ute, Skull Valley Goshute, Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation, Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute-White Mesa Community, and urban Indian communities. We recognize these Native Nations and their continued connections with traditional homelands, mountains, rivers, and lakes as well as their sovereign relationships with state and federal governments. We honor their collective memory and continued physical and spiritual presence. We revere their resilience and example in preserving their connections to the Creator and to all their relations, now and in the future.
With this statement comes responsibility and accountability. We resolve to follow
up with actionable items to make the School of the Arts at UVU and The Noorda Center
for the Performing Arts an inclusive, equitable, and just space for all. There is
much work to be done, and we are committed to putting these words into practice.
Artwork by Shane Walking Eagle (Sisseton Dakota).
Our mission is to produce and present artistic excellence, which would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We thank them and express our deep gratitude to all patrons, supporters, and friends of The Noorda.
The arts possess the unparalleled power to inspire, educate, liberate, and transform. They elevate moments, mark milestones, soften edges, and generate profound meaning. Experience the beauty and wonder of the arts with us this season at The Noorda and begin at once to live!
Courtney R. Davis, J.D., M.A.
Dean, School of the Arts
Department Chair
JEFFREY O'FLYNN
Associate Chair
MELISSA HEATH
Administrative Assistant
CHRIS GINES
Choirs
REED CRIDDLE
CHERILYN WORTHEN
Orchestra/Cello
CHEUNG CHAU
Violin
DONNA FAIRBANKS
Clarinet
JEFFREY O’FLYNN
Trumpet/Music Theory
RYAN NIELSEN
Percussion
SHANE JONES
Piano
HILARY DEMSKE
Jazz/Commercial
DAVID BAKER
Voice
MELISSA HEATH
ISAAC HURTADO
Commercial Music
CHARLIE HAN
TODD SORENSEN
Theory
BRYCE RYTTING
Musicology
ROSS HAGEN
Director of Bands
CHRIS RAMOS
