December 17 - 22, 2015 St. Mary’s Academy F F F Portland, Oregon

Bruce A. Hostetler, Stage Director

Robert M. Lockwood, Music Director

Regina Pirruccello, Children’s Director

The 21st Annual Christmas Revels in Portland

P o r t l a n d r e v e l s P r e s e n t s

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Out of courtesy for the cast and audience, please turn off all paging devices and cell phones during the performance. Latecomers and pa-trons who leave the auditorium during the performance will be seated only at an appropriate point, at the discretion of the House Manager.

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It is expressly forbidden to use any kind of photographic or sound record-ing equipment in the theater. Unauthorized persons found using such equipment will be asked to leave, or to master the uilleann pipes.

Our story this year takes place on a ship crossing the North Atlantic, filled with Irish emigrants going to America in the 19th century. As we always do in the Christmas Revels, we’ll dance and sing our way through the evening, and leave you smiling on your way out of the theater. The Revels is not history. It’s a magical ceremony we color each year with the brush of a specific culture.

The backbone of this year’s show, however, is a real tradition from 19th-century Ireland. Many Irish families held “American Wakes” for departing emigrants in the belief that the goodbyes they were saying were as permanent as death. Emigrants did not usually have the resources to return to Ireland, and sometimes there was nothing to return to. American Wakes were filled with song, dance, and storytell-ing—similar to what you will see on stage tonight—but also with reflection and sorrow. In the same way a typical wake leads survivors to descend into the darkness of death and greet the dawn with a new appreciation of life, an American Wake helped traveler and family descend into the darkness of loss, but emerge bravely into the light of new possibilities.

Most of us are descendents of people who made crossings to the New World, some by choice and some against their will. All those journeys were filled with danger and hope, darkness and light. Bruce is a descendent of Swiss Mennonites fleeing religious persecution, and Jenny’s ancestors came over in the late 1600s when travel was treacher-ous, and the future very unsure. We are all descendants of the brave—a bravery that characterizes the families in this Revels community. It’s our charge to recognize that modern-day emigrants are connected to us all by way of our family histories, and to consider the people we are portraying tonight in a new light. Enjoy the show.

— Bruce A. Hostetler, Director & Producer & Jenny R. Stadler, Executive Director

What is The Christmas Revels?For a description of the traditions and elements

that help us bring back the light each year, see the section beginning on page 8.

Welcome to The Christmas Revels

1. OvertureComposed by Betsy Branch.

Portland Brass Quintet

2. The Wexford CarolAn old Christmas carol, sometimes called the “Enniscorthy Christmas Carol,” after the County Wexford town where the text was collected from a local singer in the 19th century. The traditional Irish tune is arranged here by George Emlen, music director of Revels in Cambridge, MA.

Jess Gibson, soloist, and The Company

3. The green Fields of AmericaFrom a broadside ballad published in the mid 19th century. Broadside ballads were printed cheaply in the early days of printing. Sold on street corners and in public places, they contained song lyrics, tunes, and illustra-tions. “Here’s health and long life to those that have courage to go to the free land of Amerikay.”

4. gower WassailFrom the Gower peninsula of South Wales comes this wassailing song, passed to Revels from the great traditional singer Philip Tanner. The word “wassail” is from the Anglo-Saxon wes hal meaning “be healthy.”

PLEASE JOIN US ON THE REFRAIN!

5. Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil (The Darkest night in Bethlehem)This is one of the few authentic Irish carols to come down to us today. The English verse was written for our Revels by Linda Golaszewski.

6. Paddy’s green Shamrock ShoreThree verses of a well-known Irish song, popular today in performance, on recordings, and in the pub.

7. The Christmas Revels BandA set of two jigs, “Pipe on the Hob/Spórt,” the latter written by Peadar Ó Riada.

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8. Port Fairy Set DanceSet dancing is social dance, like square dancing, for fun and enjoyment by friends and neighbors of all ages. It features fancy footwork, fast tempos, and high energy. The Port Fairy set comes from a town in Australia settled by Irish immigrants. It seems that no matter how far from Ireland you go, you’re never far from the Irish sense of a grand old time. The reels are “The Cup of Tea/The Holly Bush,” the latter composed by Finbarr Dwyer of County Cork.

9. Whiskey in the JarAnother well-known Irish song, very popular in the pub. A bold highway-man is betrayed by his lover and is taken prisoner by the man he robbed.

Andy McLain, soloist

PLEASE JOIN US ON THE REFRAIN!

Musha ring dumma do damma da

Whack fol the daddy-o

Whack fol the daddy-o

There’s whiskey in the jar.

10. The Cailleach and the SpringIn Gaelic mythology, The Cailleach is the Hag of Winter who rules the cold and stormy months, while Brigid is the goddess of birth and new beginnings, of hope and laughter. Their annual meeting comes at the time of the windstorms of spring.

Kevin Carr, Jess Gibson, Murren Kennedy

11. While We Did Watch Our FlocksThe words to this carol were written by Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady and published in 1703. Henry Lebedinsky set the words to the popular tune “Come All Ye Tramps and Hawker Lads” and Betsy Branch arranged the carol for our Revels. Kathleen Crowe, Jenna Dalton, Eden Francis, Jess Gibson, Kate Schuyler, Angela Truby, singers

12. Children’s Songs & gamesMary the MoneyA nonsense song learned from Liam Clancy of Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary.

Carol From an irish Cabin An anonymous text set to a melody by Dale Wood. “So let there be no fear of darkness, and let there be no fear of sea...”

Dowdeldey DowA lullaby or a dandling song for bouncing a baby on your knee. All choreography is by director Regina Pirruccello and the children, unless otherwise noted.

13. Amhrán Pheadar Breathnach (Song of Peter Walsh)Our version of this popular song was inspired by the Irish traditional singer Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill.

Jayme Armstrong, Eleanor Cohn-Eichner, Kathleen Crowe, Su Elliott, Eden Francis, Debbi Irvine, Angela Truby, singers

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14. Brush DanceThe brush dance is done with a brush or broom. There are many stories behind the dance. One is that it was performed by peddlers when they went from house to house selling items, including brushes. This dance was traditionally done exclusively by men. The reels are “George White’s Favorite/The Old Copperplate.”

Maldon Meehan, dancer

15. The Angel gabrielBased on a Cornwall hymn published in the 19th century, with a tune by Henry Lebedinsky in an arrangement by Betsy Branch.

Angela Truby, soloist; Kathleen Crowe, Jenna Dalton, Eden Francis, Jess Gibson, Linda Golaszewski, Marc Hayden, Antonella Henry,

Debbi Irvine, George Kunz, Kate Schuyler, singers

16. Bánchnoic Éireann Ó (The Fair Hills of ireland)A poignant lament for the beauty of Ireland. The words were written by the Irish poet Donncha Rua Mac Conmara (1715-1810) when he was far from home, and set to the tune “Uileacan Dubh O.” “Take a blessing from my heart to the land of my birth, and the fair hills of Eire, O!”

17. Lord of the DanceWe invite you to join us in this dance through the aisles. Sydney Carter’s modern lyrics to the Shaker tune “Simple Gifts” are here translated into dance, using a compilation of traditional English morris steps by Carol Langstaff, Martin Graetz, and Jonathan Morse.

W. David Shepherd, singer; Charley Rowley, Madison Rowley, dancers

PLEASE JOIN US IN SONG & DANCE!

Dance, then, wherever you may be,

i am the lord of the dance, said he,

And i’ll lead you all, wherever you may be,

And i’ll lead you all in the dance, said he.

18. Wexford LullabyThe British guitarist, singer, and composer John Renbourn (1944-2015) wrote new words in 1998 to the “Wexford Carol” tune, creating an inti-mate and reflective text from the perspective of the Christ Child’s mother. The arrangement is by Renbourn, Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, and The Voice Squad.

Jenna Dalton, soloist; Eleanor Cohn-Eichner, Debbi Irvine, Kate Schuyler, Angela Truby, Joan Zoellner, singers

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19. More Children’s Songs & gamesThe Wren in the FurzeSt. Stephen’s Day (December 26) is the day for reenacting the traditional hunting of the wren, the “king of all birds.” A group of children or young men would catch a wren and parade its body through the streets, sacrific-ing the old “Year King” in preparation for the new. “Furze” is gorse, a shrub that flourishes on the moors and heaths of Ireland. From the singing of the Armagh Rhymers, a folk theatre ensemble in Northern Ireland.

Dance to your Daddy-OA fragment of a version learned from Elizabeth Cronin, a well-known traditional singer in County Cork. Choreography by Maldon Meehan.

Óró Mo Bháidín (Oh My Little Boat)“Oh my little boat that rests in the bay…” begins this song about an old-style hide-covered boat called a currach.

20. ye Sons of Men, With Me RejoiceA carol with words dating from the 18th century and a traditional tune from County Wexford, where it was sung as part of the Christmas Day mass. Arranged by George Emlen.

21. Round: Dona nobis Pacem (give us Peace)

PLEASE SING WITH US!

22. níl ’na Lá “Daybreak has not come, but now it’s morning.”

Kathleen Crowe, Angela Truby, Joan Zoellner, singers

23. The Christmas Revels BandA set of slides, “Callaghan’s/Nelly Mahony’s.” Slides are from County Kerry and are similar to jigs. Joining in are several emigrants who brought their precious instruments and their music on the journey.

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24. Clare Plain SetThe Clare Plain Set features a movement called a Christmas, a basket swing with 4 or 8 people. It derives its name from a round cake that is wrapped with a band of paper dolls. Local shops would gift a customer a Christmas cake—a little Christmas for a good customer and a big one for a great customer. The dancers gift you a little and a big Christmas! The tune is “Foxhunter’s Reel.”

25. Fiddlers’ green Written in 1966 by John Conolly of Grimsby, on England’s northeast coast. Fiddlers’ Green is the happy land imagined by sailors where the weather’s always fair, there’s no work to be done, the beer is free, and the music just rolls along. Arranged by Seth Truby and Robert Lockwood from the singing of Maddy Prior and Tim Hart.

Jenna Dalton, Eden Francis, Debbi Irvine, George Kunz, Alexandre Muñiz, W. David Shepherd, singers

26. Down By the Salley gardensWilliam Butler Yeats published this poem in 1889, basing it on lyrics of a song he had once heard. In 1909 it was set to the traditional tune “The Maids of Mourne Shore.” “Salley gardens” are groves of willow trees. The arrangement is by George Emlen.

PLEASE SING WITH US!

27. Mummers PlayThe adults must fashion the old story of death and rebirth with props and costumes as can be found, to bring Christmas to their children.

Ian Doescher, Beelzebub; Andy McLain, Jack Straw; Murren Kennedy, St. Patrick; Eleanor Cohn-Eichner, Cromwell; Jeb Berrier, The Doctor

28. Bí Thusa Mo Shúile (Be Thou My vision)This is perhaps the most famous of all Irish hymns. The text dates from about 700 A.D. It was translated into English and set to the Irish folk tune “Slane” in the early 20th century. Arranged by Shira Kammen.

29. The Shortest DayA poem written for Revels by Susan Cooper in 1977, now an essential part of Christmas Revels performances throughout the country.

Jess Gibson

30. Sussex Mummers’ CarolThis is a fragment of a carol now sung widely, originating in the great musical traditions of Sussex, England. In each of the nine American cities where Revels is performed annually to celebrate the winter solstice, this is the song of parting and blessing. Brass transcription is by Brian Holmes, with descant and final verse harmonization by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

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Let me see Irish eyes smiling. And, hear Irish laughter.

‘Tis a fine show you’ll give us. I’ll be watching.

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Jess gibson, FionaMurren kennedy, Aidan

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Maldon Meehan, dancer

Portland Brass QuintetJeffery Snyder, trumpet • Greg Garrett, trumpet

Jen Harrison, French horn • Greg Scholl, trombone John Walling, tuba • Joel Bluestone, percussion

The Christmas Revels BandBetsy Branch, fiddle

Kevin Carr, uilleann pipes, fiddle, whistle, violaDan Compton, guitar, fiddle, button accordion

Maldon Meehan, percussion

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Jayme ArmstrongSahalie BlaserEleanor Cohn-EichnerKathleen CroweJenna DaltonHal Day*Ian DoescherSu Elliott*Eden FrancisJess GibsonLinda GolaszewskiCynthia Gulick

Marc HaydenAntonella HenryDebbi IrvineMurren KennedyJon KruseSophie KruseGeorge KunzMakenna MarkmanJohn McKenzieAubrey McClaranAndy McLainAlexandre Muñiz

J.T. QuanbeckRobert ReedPaul RoeKate SchuylerW. David ShepherdAlexander Seidel*David SummersCarlos Sundermann*Angela TrubyJoan Zoellner

Ella BacigalupiLila BellNiamh Branigan*Liam CreswellSebastian KolwitzCelia Leap*

Nicki LeGoreElizabeth McWaters-AdkinsAnya MihokovicAisling Molloy MurphyAria Pearson

Conrad ShepherdAnneke TalkeIva Tripp Borrello*Iona Truby*

The Crossing Chorus

The Wee Ones

Robert M. Lockwood, Master of Revels

*Joining the Band on “Nelly Mahony’s” slide.

The Christmas Revels, the largest production of Portland Revels, has become an essential part of family holiday celebrations for over 5000 people each December. From our very first year in 1995, this celebration of the winter solstice has included traditional and ritual dances, processionals, carols, and drama. Certain elements—our “touchstones”—remain the same from year to year, but the settings in time and place change annually, encompassing an ever-broadening range of cultures. Here are some of the key touchstones you will see tonight.

Audience ParticipationOne of the most joyful parts of the Christmas Revels, and all Portland Revels events, is our invitation to you to join us in the song and dance. Our artistic vision encourages participation by all, building connection between people and cultures and fulfilling the human need to create art and celebrate in

community. We invite you to be a part of our show, this year and every year!

Lord of the DanceAt the conclusion of the first half of every Christmas Revels, the chorus and audience join in a serpentine dance, singing the refrain of Sydney Carter’s song “Lord of the Dance.” Sharing this song is, for many, the high point of the show. This joining of audience and chorus begins with a unique morris dance choreographed in Cambridge, MA in 1971. It features steps taken from five village morris traditions, which are

performed by two dancers at center stage. The audience is then invited to take hands with the cast as they spill off the stage and into the aisles. Please join us in this wonderful Christmas Revels tradition.

The Mummers PlayEvery Christmas Revels includes a mummers play—a comedic death and resurrection play that harks back to a very old seasonal ritual. Mumming springs from an impulse to act out and celebrate the turning from death to life in the middle of the winter, and usually involves some great struggle between good and evil. Mummers plays often feature patron saints, and may take the form of a more rigidly staged drama or can be more slapstick. In the Irish mumming tradition, the evil foe of St. Patrick is usually Oliver Cromwell (in place of a dragon). Cromwell invaded and conquered Ireland in 1649 and has been a reviled English villain ever since. From medieval times, mumming has been a favorite entertainment at festive gatherings,

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Our exuberant dancers perform Lord of the Dance in last year’s Christmas Revels.

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St. George faces his dragon in 2014’s Keep Magic show.

St. George faces his dragon in 2014’s Keep Magic show.

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usually during the winter holidays. In most instances a combat occurs, someone dies, and someone (usually a doctor) happens along to attempt revival of the victim with a potion. The doctor’s potion fails, but life magi-cally always returns. The intent is farce, but farce with a purpose: to assert that as spring follows winter, life will return.

Dona nobis PacemSomewhere in the second half of each Christmas Revels, usually just as the light is returning, the chorus and audience will sing the canon “Dona Nobis Pacem.” The musical canon has been credited to Haydn, Mozart, Palestrina, and others, but the true author is not known. In the Revels tradition the piece brings the audience and performers together in beautiful harmony dissolving into a wonderful stillness.

The Shortest Day, and The Sussex Mummers’ Carol So the shortest day came, and the year died, and everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world came people singing, dancing, to drive the dark away... —From “The Shortest Day,” by Susan Cooper

The poem “The Shortest Day” and the song “The Sussex Mummers’ Carol” have been part of every Christmas Revels across the country for forty years. “The Shortest Day” was written in 1977 by poet Susan Cooper for the Christmas Revels in Cambridge, and its joyful tones celebrate the awaken-ing of a sleeping land. Near the end of every show we hear this poem recited, reminding us why we have all come together: “to drive the dark away” with song, dance, comedy, and music. The Sussex Mummers’ Carol ends every performance. The lyrics of the version you’ll hear were first written down and then arranged in the 19th century by Lucy Broadwood and Percy Grainger. The carol, however, is thought to be an older tune that comes out of the great musical traditions of Sussex, England. We invite you to sing with us as we wish you and your families a joyful solstice and happy Yule.

The Revels CommunityThe Community on StageThe Christmas Revels is professionally and locally produced; the directors, designers, musicians, and lead actors are theater professionals who assure a high-quality artistic production. This professionalism is merged with the talents of a large cast of volun-teers from the community. Each spring local children and adults audition to be in the Revels. Those selected give their time over four months to rehearse and then perform. Many cast members return year after year, making the Christmas Revels their own holiday tradition. Each year, multigenerational stage families are created, comprising parents, children, and grandparents, helping to organize the cast both onstage and off. This year, to represent the Irish emigrant experience, our groupings are instead based on the counties the emigrants came from: Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Clare, and Donegal.

Cast member groupings this year will represent the Irish counties they have left behind.

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Betsy Branch fiddling in 2012’s Appalachian Christmas Revels.

Spotlight on Betsy BranchAs you listen to the music of the Christmas Revels, much of what you’re hearing reflects the work of Betsy Branch, Associate Music Director. Betsy writes and arranges the brass prelude each year, and for Celtic Crossing she arranged seven of the choral works. She assists Music Director Robert Lockwood in preparing the chorus: leading sectionals, sending out rehearsal notes to the singers, and playing fiddle and guitar accompaniment for all rehearsals. Betsy also recruits, rehearses, and leads the Revels band onstage. Betsy has been playing classical violin since the age of 5, and can whip together a mean sonata. But in her 20s she fell in love with folk fiddle music and has been expanding her music world ever since. Betsy plays regularly for contra dances and English country dances, and at times you can find her playing and singing at a local pub with one of her friends. Her main work is teaching fiddle to adults and children in a way that encour-ages them to keep playing and have fun with the instrument (jokingly referred to as the “Betsy method”). If she’s not fiddling she might be having her friends over for brunch, riding her bike through Portland, or hanging out with her husband Mark and son Scotty. Without Betsy’s fiddle in the band, the Christmas Revels would sound quite different. But without her arranging talents, dedication, vibrant smile, and stage personality it would be a completely different show.

Children in the Christmas RevelsIt wouldn’t be Revels without the children’s chorus. The show needs their bright energy, and they give each performance its family character. For

children in the audience, this is a critical link to what happens on stage. Being part of the Christmas Revels is also a wonderful opportu-nity for cast children. They learn songs in other languages, compli-cated dances, and stage blocking. They work with professional artists and musicians and meet the rigorous time demands that any stage production requires. We are proud of each of them and their dedication to our production, and thank their families for carpooling, providing snacks, and making their children’s participation possible.

Revels and the Portland CommunityAt Revels, we believe that the arts are for everyone. Each year we contact local social service agencies whose clients might not have the opportunity to attend a professional stage performance, to invite them to our final dress rehearsal. Portland Revels also hosts year-round events and performances celebrating the seasons, including salons, pub sings, family dances, and our Harvest Hootenanny. Our women’s vocal ensemble, ViVoce, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2016 with concerts in January and June. Join us all year as we weave new and old traditions into one joyous community.

Children’s cast members creating stage magic in our 2013 Christmas Revels.

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The Portland Revels Board of Directors and Staff gratefully acknowledge the following individuals, foundations, and business partners for their help in making

this production possible. Without our donors, there would be no Revels in Portland. Interested in becoming a Revels Partner? Let us know! Gifts listed

below are from November 11, 2014 - November 12, 2015. Thank you!

PATROnS ($1000 & up)Janice Arnold & Michael JamondThe Autzen FoundationThe Collins FoundationIntel Volunteer Grant ProgramJuan Young TrustThe Kinsman FoundationRonni S. LacrouteRobert Lockwood & Janet GibbensSuzie R. LuckingMargaret NortonPacific Power (employee match)Kate SchuylerLinda Stoltz & Jerry PoquetteDavid Summers & Linda Golaszewski

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Thanks to the Franciscan Montessori Earth School, Rose City Park Presby-terian Church, and St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church for the use of space for rehearsals and performances. Thanks especially to St. Mary’s Academy for the use of their beautiful facilities.

Businesses supporting Revels are Metro Parent-PDX Kids Calendar, New Seasons Market, Raven & Rose restaurant, and Research Into Action.

Arts groups supporting Revels include Artists Repertory Theatre, Lake-wood Theatre Company, Oregon Children’s Theatre, and the University of Portland Theater Program.

Major supporters are The Autzen Foundation, The Collins Foundation, Intel Corporation, Juan Young Trust, The Kinsman Foundation, The Oregon Community Foundation, and Pacific Power.

In-kind donations are made by Aha Wines (producers of Bebame Red and Rosé Wines), AKA Direct mailing services, Amber Lotus Publishing, Bridgeport Brewing Company, Case Study Coffee, Dave’s Killer Bread, Flipside Hats, Lydia Hess, Kells Irish Pub and Brewery, KINK 101.9 FM radio, Lakewood Center for the Arts, Land’s End at Cannon Beach, Lucky Labrador Beer Hall, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Julie Strozyk, Tip Top Cleaners, Widmer Brothers Brewing, and Willamette Week newspaper.

After being our rehearsal pianist since at least 2001, Michael Alan Fox has retired. We thank him for sitting through hours of rehearsal, ready to sound the right note at the right time.

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Dennis AlexanderKhaled Al-RashidiKristine Al-RashidiOmar Al-RashidiSanjeev BalajeeRobert BarncordStephen BauerCatherine BennettBobbo BernsteinDavid BlanchardChad BlissKathryn CloningerAlejandra CornejoArthur CornellKenneth DewireDebbie DombyMegan GalaherCulla GalaherMaggie GirardEllen HansenKristen HaysFran HeadJohn HeddleLydia HessCarol HigginsRachel HuffineLauren JarrettSophia JengJanet Johnson

Nicole KephartShanthi Klein-BalajeeRob KochCheryl LentzZane LentzJames LiptakValerie LiptakMary E. LowesAnne MasonSusan MatesEileen McCannKathleen McCannLindaCarol McKinlayLaurie McLaryFiona McLary WhiteMolly McWatersSusan MoenJody NeubertLee NorrisCarolyn OcchipintiKathy O’ConnorSherry O’ConnorBryant PearsonStephanie PearsonCarol PinegarLiz PlotkinNatalie PlotkinMolly PorterfieldSusan Quanbeck

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ViVoce, the a cappella ensemble of Portland Revels, performs folk and classical choral material in the Revels tradition, expressing joy through song and story of the season. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the choir of twenty voices is led by Jamie Lynn Webster, Ph.D. This winter, we weave songs and storytelling from the Nordic lands, “East of the Sun, West of the Moon.” As we move from darkness to light, we bring contemporary classic works by Morten Jannson, Frode Fjellheim, and Christo-pher Wicks, medieval and Renaissance vocal music from Norway, France, and Italy, folk songs from Ingrian, Karelian, and Norwegian cultural groups, and songs from Bulgarian, Anglo-American, and Black-American traditions. With dancing rhythms, evocative texts, fantastical tales, and divine harmonies, this program is sure to be a bright light on a cold winter night.

ViVoce 10th Anniversary Concert

Saturday, January 30, 2016 7:30 pm St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church

1704 NE 43rd Ave., Portland

Sunday, January 31, 2016 4:00 pm Eliot Chapel, First Unitarian Church

1011 SW 12th Ave., Portland

East of the Sun, West of the Moon

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2015 Board of DirectorsPerry Francis, President

Diane Rowley, Vice President

Margo Norton, Treasurer

Andy McLain, Secretary

Anne Castleton

W. David Shepherd

Jenny R. Stadler, Ph. D., Executive Director

Advisory BoardRandy Tucker & Dick Lewis, Co-chairs

Portland Revels is a theater and cultural arts organization that celebrates the seasons through song, dance, story, and ritual of the past and present, creating community across generations and cultures.

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Many Thanks he Christmas Revels in Portland is created through the hard work and dedication of many individuals who volunteer their talent and energy. Backstage Revelers work behind the scenes: building, sewing, loading in and striking the set, ushering, and selling refresh-ments. The Board of Directors and the Advisory Board develop the organi-zation and strengthen the cultural diversity of our programs and commu-nity participation.

Help is needed throughout the year with event planning, publicity, and community outreach. Ticket sales cover only a portion of our Christmas Revels costs. A valuable way to help Portland Revels is to become an annual or monthly donor, or to include us in your estate planning. Contact us to get more information on our giving programs, or visit www.portlandrevels.org/support.

each year we invite a special audience to the preview performance. Our guests are client groups of such agencies as FolkTime, p:ear, Our House, The giving Tree, independent Living Resources, ReACH Commu-nity Development, Children’s Cancer Association, Community of Hope, and northwest Housing Alternatives.

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