A Major ($5,000+)

Mr. Fred H. Drummond Dr. Brian M. O'Connor Mr. Bruce C. Johnson Mr. Anthony J. Petullo

Mr. Leonard G. Marvin Dr. Edwin A. II Scharlau Dr. Steven E. Mather Mr. Glendon A. Schuster Mr. Craig R. Milkint

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENTS

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

VARSITY MEN’S GLEE CLUB:

GAME OF GLEE

Saturday, April 18, 2015 7:30 p.m.

Foellinger Great Hall Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

THE VARSITY MEN’S GLEE CLUB: “GAME OF GLEE”

----------- DR. BARRINGTON COLEMAN, MUSICAL DIRECTOR

THOMAS ROBERT BAKER, ASSISTANT CONDUCTOR YUANCHANG ZHOU, ACCOMPANIST

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS:

THE OTHER GUYS

I.

March of the Illini (Traditional Procession)............. Harry Alford (1879 - 1939)

Gaudeamus Igitur……………………………....................... Song of Brotherhood

Thomas Robert Baker, Conductor

My Spirit Sang All Day……………………….............. Gerald Finzi (1901 - 1956)

arr. Barrington Coleman(b.1959)

O Sacrum Convivium…………………...Lodovico Grossi Viadana (1564 - 1645)

Spaséniye sodélal............................................. Pavel Chesnokov (1877 - 1944)

Thomas Robert Baker, Conductor

Isaiah 44:3 (Thoughts and Remembrances)...............Jackson Berkey (b.1942)

Ann McLaughlin, Harp

Battle Hymn of the Republic………………...………William Steffe (1830 - 1890)

Arr. Peter Wilhousky (1902 - 1978)

C Chord ($1,000+)

Dr. Christopher W. Antonsen Mr. Kent Glienke Dr. Kevin W. Rockmann

Mr. Erwin O. Arends Mr. Edward E. Gray Mr. James W. Rogers

Mr. Telly A. Arvanitis Mr. Gene W. Hartwig Mr. David L. Ropp

Mr. Kenneth E. Balsters Mr. Richard G. Hartwig Mr. Kenneth W. Rubin

Mr. Raymond A. Barone Mr. John R. Heath Mr. Michael E. Rugen

Mr. Andrew J. Billing Mr. William J. Hoff Mr. Kyle Schippert

Mr. Joseph N. Brown Mr. Bill F. Ice Mr. Bryan P. Schroeder

Mr. Michael A. Burson Mr. Lee R. Kane Mr. Gerald C. Skyles

Mr. Shannon D. Caughey Mr. Harlan H. Kelley Mr. Marvin K. Sprague

Mr. Keith A. Chase Dr. Michael K. Kim Mr. Matthew S. Talbott

Mr. Brian C. Claricoates Mr. Neil S. Kirby Mr. Thomas C. Temple

Ms. Regina A. Coleman Mr. Terry A. Kirts Mr. William R. Tock

Mr. Robert D. Cone Mr. Jason L. Krigas Mr. Andrew W. Trieger

Dr. W. Gene Corley Mr. Paul C. Krueger Dr. A. Robert Twardock

Mr. Michael C. Dawson Mr. Andrew M. Kunz Dr. William H. Walker

Mr. Michael Dikelsky Mr. John D. Lackey Mr. David L. Winnett

Mr. J. U. Dodge Mr. Joseph S. Marquette Mr. Michael Ziegler

Miss Sandra A. Downes Mr. Kirk A. Muskina

Mr. John P. Drengenberg Mr. Daniel J. Newitt

Mr. Seth W. III Flanders Dr. Michael Joseph Potts

Mr. Timothy W. Gannon Mr. Steve Rhoades

B Natural ($2,500+)

Mr. David A. Bender Mr. Andrew L. Goldberg

Mr. Clark A. Breeze Mr. William R. Miller

Mr. Michael P. Chu Mr. Jeffrey Leigh Modlin

Dr. William R. Edwards Mr. Charles A. Timko

Mr. James A. Fabris Mr. Gerald G. Weichbrodt

Mr. Edgar B. Madsen

E Augmented ($250-499) Mr. Michael G. Billing Mr. Richard S. Marsho Mr. Larry D. Cohen Mrs. Marjorie S. Olson Mr. Richard K. Haines Mr. Daniel J. Perrino Dr. W. Peter Hood Mr. Kenneth R. Pletcher Mr. Michael V. Hoyne Mr. Thomas C. Temple Mr. David L. Krusemark Mr. John E. Wilken Prof. Morgan J., Jr. Lynge

D Tonic ($500+)

Mr. Shawn D. Anderson Mr. Bruce C. Johnson

Mr. Erwin O. Arends Mr. Andrew M. Kunz Mrs. Martha Behr-Miller Mr. Joseph S. Marquette

Mr. Wayne E. Bekiares Mr. Leonard G. Marvin

Mr. David A. Bender Dr. Steven E. Mather

Mr. Clark A. Breeze Mr. Craig R. Milkint

Mr. Michael A. Burson Mr. William R. Miller

Mr. Michael P. Chu Mr. Jeffrey Leigh Modlin

Mr. Brian C. Claricoates Dr. Michael Joseph Potts

Mr. Richard B. Cogdal Dr. Kevin W. Rockmann

Dr. W. Gene Corley Dr. Edwin A. II Scharlau

Mr. Fred H. Drummond Mr. Glendon A. Schuster

Ms. Melva F. Gage Dr. A. Robert Twardock

Mr. Thomas E. Goettsche Mr. Gerald G. Weichbrodt Mr. Andrew L. Goldberg Mr. Michael Ziegler

II.

- SELECTIONS FROM THE OTHER GUYS –

-INTERMISSION-

III.

Brothers, Sing On……………………………………...Edvard Grieg (1843 - 1907)

Let the Bullgine Run…………………………………… arr. Alice Parker (b. 1925)

The Sally Gardens…………………………….arr. Benjamin Britten (1913 - 1976) Thomas Robert Baker, Conductor

Three Variations for Yangguan Farewell………….................. Traditional Song

arr. Wendong Zhang, (VMGC 2015) Xiaoyi Zha, Soloist

Ann McLaughlin, Harp

Insalata Italiana………………………………………Richard Genée (1823 - 1895) Thomas Robert Baker, Soloist

V.

-CONCERT FINALE-

Big Ten Medley (Plus Two)…………………………..…........... Robert Moreen arr. by Bill Buhr & Michael Richardson

Accompanied by Yuanchang Zhou

Illinois State Song………………………………….…………….Archibald Johnston

Alma Mater (Hail to the Orange)………………………………………...Traditional

March of the Illini (Recession)………………………..Harry Alford (1879 - 1939)

CELEBRATING 127 YEARS OF SONG, BROTHERHOOD,

AND TRUE ILLINI SPIRIT

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G Minor (to $99) Mr. Christopher M. Abbott

Dr. John L. Muerle

Mrs. Juliann B. Breeding Dr. Brian M. O'Connor Mrs. Randie M. L. Bricker Mr. Charles E. Olson Dr. David N. Broadbent Mr. Lowell R. Peck Mrs. Gina H. Buhr Mr. Donald C. Rockholm Mr. Robert M. Dekoj Mrs. Kimberly Anne Schwartz Mr. Robert A. Doepp Mr. Kenneth E. Sibley Dr. Randy J. Dunn Dr. Richard L. Stiles Mr. Gerald A. Fabris Mrs. Roberta L. Stiles Mr. Michael A. Griebel Mr. Matthew S. Talbott Mr. Thomas W. Hawkins Mr. Lance D. Taylor Mr. James S. Javore Mr. Simeon R. Trotter Mr. Wallace E. Jobusch Mr. Stephen J. Weiser Mr. Stephen J. Kasak Mrs. Beverly Ann Williams Mr. J. Michael Martin Mr. Scott Roger Williams Mr. Robert A. Jr. Morgan

F Sharp ($100-249) Mr. JoMar C. Alwes

Prof. George H. Miley

Mr. Kenneth E. Balsters Mr. George M. Morvis Mr. Clyde L. Barth Dr. Arvid E. Osterberg Mr. Bruce R. Brown Mr. Anthony J. Petullo Mr. Ralph D. Butler Mr. James T. Pokin Mr. Jeff Clodfelter Mr. John Richard Mrs. Sandra Cohen Mr. M. John Richard Mr. Robert F. Doak Mr. John L. Schlafer Ms. Kathleen A. Dooley Mr. Thomas Henry Schleis Mr. Allen C. Drake Gregory L., MD Skuta Mr. John P. Drengenberg Mrs. Beverly N. Smith Mr. Stephen F. Eggerding Mr. M. Andrew Sprague Mr. William A. Erdman Mr. Charles A. Timko Mr. Perry W. Ergang Mr. Danny L. Tucker Mr. Perry E. Goldberg Mr. Robert J. Tyler Mr. Edward E. Gray Dr. William H. Walker Mr. Dave Gustafson Dr. Robert L. Wolf Dr. James B. Hancock Prof. John Wustman Mr. W. Robert Hedgcock Mr. Robert J. Henderson Mr. Christopher W. Kelly Mrs. Carol L. Loyet Mr. Jon E. Melin

PATRONS AND DONATIONS

The William Olson Travel Fund is an endowment created and controlled by the Varsity Men’s Glee Club and managed by the University of Illinois Foundation. This fund honors our late director, William Olson, by one day ensuring that we will always be able to spread our music and the greatness of this University throughout the world. All donors are recognized for the last three years and donors making more than $1000 in lifetime giving are recognized in perpetuity. By giving, you will help the VMGC continue its legacy of spreading music not only throughout the University of Illinois community, but also throughout the United States and the world. Your name will become a permanent part of the VMGC’s rich legacy. If you are interested in making a gift to one of these funds please visit https://www.uif.uillinois.edu/gifts. VMGC would like to extend the utmost thanks to those who have contributed to helping the growth and enrichment of the organization. The names listed in this program demonstrate the passion our alumni have for this organization as well as the people we have reached with our music. Again, VMGC cannot thank you enough.

A picture taken at the VMGC 125th anniversary, displaying active members and alumni alike in song.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ALMA MATER

Hail to the Orange,

Hail to the Blue,

Hail, Alma Mater,

Ever so true.

We love no other

so let our motto be:

“Victory, Illinois,

and Varsity!”

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THREE VARIATIONS OF YANGGUAN FAREWELL

Settled the dust in a morning rain that cleansed the town; refreshed the inn by the willow’s green so bright and lovely. Drink the wine by a further cup, my dear friend. Kith nor kin you’ll never find west of Yangguan. Be swift over your long journey, you shall pass countless mountains and rivers; Be strong throughout many hardships, you must take good care of yourself. I can’t bear to part, I soak my clothes with tears; Every hour, the memory of you will overcome me. Whom else am I able to trust? When the days come and go, my thoughts alone can reach you. Great wine! My heart is intoxicated before I drink. Today you leave on a light grey horse. When will I hear your carriage return? Too brief is the moment to allow thousands of drinks; too short are the words to quench my endless sorrow. Let letters frequently carry our yearning for each other; Let it be like we were never separated. Ah, here we bid farewell; At two places, we think back; In dreams we reunite. Wish the swan goose brings you messages from afar.

TEXT AND TRANSLATIONS

GAUDEAMUS IGITUR

Gaudeamus igitur Juvenes dum sumus. Post jucundam juventutem, Post molestam senectutem, Nos habebit humus. Alma Mater floreat Quae nos educavit, Caros et commilitones, Dissitas in regiones, Sparsos, congregavit.

Therefore let us rejoice While we are young men. After happy youth, After troublesome old age, The ground will have us. May Alma Mater flourish, She who has educated us. Dear ones and comrades In scattered regions, Although divided, she has brought together.

O SACRUM CONVIVIUM

O sacrum convivium! in quo Christus sumitur: recolitur memoria passionis eius: mens impletur gratia: et futurae gloriae nobis pignus datur. Alleluia.

O sacred banquet! in which Christ is received, the memory of his Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory to us is given. Alleluia.

SPASENIYE SODELAL

Spaseniye sodelal yesi posre de zemi, Bozhe, Aliluiya.

Salvation is created, in midst of the earth, O God, O our God. Alleluia.

The Men’s Glee Club is the oldest registered student organization on campus, with a long, rich history of achievement in performance and representation of the University of Illinois. The club was formed in 1886, with the original name of The Apollo Club. While the history of campus activities at that time is not well documented, it appears that the Apollo Club was an outgrowth of the Philoathean Literary Society. In the late1800′s, literary societies were the main social organizations on campus, and often sponsored poetry readings and concerts. A few years later, the group’s name was changed to The Varsity Men’s Glee and Mandolin Club. In 1893, the group took its first off-campus tour, a joint venture with the Guitar Club to perform in Danville. Since then, the club has performed in countless cities and towns throughout the state. By the early 1930′s, the organization had adopted its current name and was regularly touring Illinois. In 1933, the group toured the Eastern United States, from Florida to Maine, and parts of Canada, finishing with a performance at the Chicago World’s Fair. In the 1950′s and 60′s, the club established itself as one of the nation’s top choruses. In 1955, the club again toured the Eastern United States and appeared on Ed Sullivan’s Toast of the Town television show. In 1958, the organization was invited by the U.S. State Department to appear at the U.S. pavilion at the World’s Fair in Brussels, Belgium. The VMGC was the only male chorus to receive such an invitation. The club spent much of the year raising over $50,000 needed for travel expenses, and met its goal with the help of the Lions Clubs, the U of I Foundation, and dozens of other campus organizations, local businesses, and professional groups. During the two weeks the club spent in Europe, they participated in the Belgium International Choral Festival and concertized in Munich, Heidelberg, and Paris. In 1959, the club performed at a celebration honoring Lincoln’s 150th birthday, and began the practice of performing in joint concert with Glee Clubs from other schools for Dad’s Day. In the 1960′s, clubs from Michigan, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Purdue, and Notre Dame all performed with the Illinois group, enhancing the relations (and the rivalries) between these schools. The Spring Concert in 1960 marked the first Varsity Men’s Glee Club alumni reunion, which featured approximately 100 alumni. The event was repeated in 1961 and 1962. The club continues to honor its alumni by inviting them to join in whenever the group performs its popular “Big Ten Medley” at each concert. The Glee Club celebrated its 125th Anniversary in the spring of 2012. The Anniversary weekend featured a clinic with Grammy™ Award-Winning male chorus Chanticleer and a culminating concert welcoming back approximately 250 alumni.

THE OTHER GUYS

The Other Guys are an important subset of the Varsity Men’s Glee Club, providing unique entertainment as an a cappella comedy octet since their inception in the 1968-1969 school year. As members of VMGC they perform at all VMGC concerts as well as hosting two annual concerts of their own. The Other Guys create their own arrangements and choreography, audition and recruit their own members, and organize their own concert schedule. Known for their impeccable musicality and unique brand of humor, The Other Guys are the University of Illinois’ premiere men’s a cappella group. They have evolved over the years from an amusing diversion to a popular, high profile, internationally recognized group of goodwill ambassadors. The current group continues to build on Other Guys tradition – a tradition that is characterized by musicianship, comedic spontaneity, and time-honored dignity.

The Other Guys perform at over 100 different venues a year, in addition to their appearances with the Glee Club. Their résumé includes appearing at Chicago’s United Center, Yankee Stadium, Wrigley Field, New York City’s famed Gotham Comedy Club, the Broadway production of “Grease,” command performances in Washington, D.C., at Google Headquarters, at LucasFilm Inc., as part of Roger Ebert’s 10th Annual Film Festival, at many alumni events throughout the country, and at numerous shows in Europe. If interested in booking The Other Guys for any sort of event, go to otherguys.org or contact them directly at otherguyillinois@gmail.com

CD ORDER FORM

VARSITY MEN’S GLEE CLUB OFFICERS, 2014-2015

President……………………………………………...………. Thomas Robert Baker Vice President………………………………………………………... Shawn Kimbrel Secretary………............................................................................. Chris Watson Treasurer……………………….....……………………………………... Danny Hess Alumni Relations Chair……………………………………………. Jason Eisentraut Tour Manager……………..……………………...…………..……… Ian del Rosario Media Manager…………………………………………………….. David Dahowski Social Chair………………………………….…….…...……..…………… Dan Lynch Music Librarian…………………..…………………..……………….. Tim Garbaciak Webmaster ……………………………………………………………. Tucker DeBolt

ALUMNI CORE GROUP 2014-2015

Co-Chairs - Brian C. Claricoates & Ian Pozdol Lew Bricker Rick Burd

Larry D. Cohen Andrew L. Goldberg Bruce C. Johnson

Ben Jones Craig Milikint

Anthony Petullo Kevin W. Rockmann

Josh Rubenstein Justin Swagler

David L. Winnett

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

VMGC would like to extend our sincere thanks to the assorted accompanists in VMGC for their assistance. Without the aid of these individuals our group and concerts would not have the continued success that they have enjoyed over the course of VMGC’s history. VMGC would also like to thank its alumni base/core group for their continued support and involvement. You all have helped shape and maintain the VMGC, and as evidenced by the success of our 125th anniversary concert in spring 2012, have never lost support or loyalty to the VMGC and your alma mater. Lastly, VMGC would like to extend special thanks to: School of Music: Program Copying/Assembly Seno Formalwear: Tuxedos and tuxedo accessories Campus Florist: Corsages and boutonnieres

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Varsity Men’s Glee Club looks forward to celebrating our 20th year under our esteemed director, Dr. Barrington Coleman in the upcoming school year. We hope that you will join us for our Dad’s Day Concert on:

Friday, November 13th 2015, 7:30pm Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the

Performing Arts

Please note that the concert will take place on a Friday instead of our traditional Saturday evening concert. The members of Glee also look forward to hosting the Intercollegiate Men’s Choral National Seminar during March 17-19th, 2016! Look on the UI School of Music Website for additional details as we approach that date.

ITEM UNIT PRICE QUANTITY VMGC 2012 CD: 125 (Double CD) $29.00 _________ VMGC 2010 CD: Let Us Break Bread Together $14.00 _________ VMGC 2004 CD: Brothers, Sing On! $14.00 _________ VMGC 1999 CD: The Tradition Continues $14.00 _________ VMGC 1996 CD: The Olson Years $14.00 _________ Shipping & Handling $1.00/CD _________ TOTAL _________ NAME ________________________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________________________ PHONE (_____)_________________________ PLEASE MAIL AND ADDRESS ALL ORDERS TO: Varsity Men’s Glee Club 4-410 Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 Contact us: kimbrel2@illinois.edu

125TH ANNIVERSARY CD RELEASE

The Varsity Men’s Glee Club is proud to announce the release of the live recording of its 125th Anniversary Concert, taking place April 28th, 2012. This

concert, featuring over 200 alumni singing glee Club Standards and newer songs alongside the 2011-2012 Glee Club, is issued as a double CD. It can be ordered

using the above form or by contacting fcollie2@illinois.edu for updates.

Varsity Men’s Glee Club

Tenor I

• Tucker DeBolt • Jason Eisentraut* • Cody Jacobs • James Kenny • Shawn Kimbrel • Marc Lewis* • Dan Lynch* • Harry Rosenberg • Kieryn Williams

Tenor II • Ian Del Rosario • Ian Harris • Danny Hess • Peter Jorjorian* • Walter Kasmer* • Bennett Kosma • Linghe Meng • Michael Padish • Alberto Vargas • Yue Wan • Zhang Wendong •

Baritone • David Dahowski • Timothy Garbaciak • Duke Hiatt* • Daniel Johnson • John Junk* • Yuguang Lin • Christopher Miller • Stephen Nye • Chris Watson

Bass • Kyle Boshardy • Chan Choi • Brad Dallman* • Max Kim • Kevin Ryan • Krupa Swaminathon • Brian Williams*

*Denotes members of The Other Guys

DR. BARRINGTON COLEMAN, Associate Professor of Voice and Director of the University of Illinois Varsity Men’s Glee Club, earned the baccalaureate degree from the Illinois Wesleyan University, where he served for six years as assistant professor of voice and director of the Limited Edition Jazz Choral Ensemble. A native of Chicago, Illinois, he received the M.M. degree from Northwestern University (Evanston, Illinois) and D.M.A. degree from The Juilliard School of Music (New York City). Coleman performed and recorded as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the Music of the Baroque Ensemble, the La Fenice

Opera (Venice, Italy), the Glynebourne Opera (Sussex, England), the London Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestras, and at the Royal Opera House of Covent Garden. A recipient of prestigious awards of distinction for performance and academic excellence, Dr. Coleman presented various lecture/recitals, workshop/festivals, and clinics throughout the nation’s universities, high schools, community arts organizations, churches, and professional music associations as classical, jazz, and gospel artist. As a jazz pianist, he studied with Willie Pickens and free-lanced with prominent jazz artists throughout the Midwest. Coleman worked with such innovative young artists as bassists Christian McBride and Lonnie Plaxico and such seasoned trail blazers as saxophonist Sam Rivers and drummer Joe Morello. He is presently director, pianist, and vocalist with a mainstream jazz group known as the Barrington Coleman Trio. The 2014-2015 academic year is Dr. Coleman’s nineteenth year as director of the Glee Club.