MAY 9–1 1, 2025 PENSACOLA SAENGER THEATRE
MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES, c’mon! And what good times we’ve had here at the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. With 35 years of songs and stories, fun and friendships, concerts and community, this year’s Showtime is a fitting end to this special anniversary celebration. With favorite sets and costumes from the past to new and invigorating medleys representing the music of today, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. We’re glad you’re here! A common question I’m asked is how I spend my days as leader of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. Whether it’s braining through how a middle schooler can change from an elf into an angel in 30 seconds, or writing the next grant narrative, there is always one common thread—collaboration. Nothing that we’ve accomplished at the Pensacola Children’s Chorus over the last 35 years has been due to the efforts of one, or even the efforts of a few. It’s the efforts of everyone, past and present, that have shaped the Pensacola Children’s Chorus into what it is today. Today’s concert is no exception. Our music, looks, and choreography are meticulously planned for months by our incredible troupe of creative professionals; our singers are trained by a top-notch team of highly qualified instructors; the backstage operations are carried out by our corps of dedicated volunteers; and the cogs and gears that support the entire machine of this organization are supported by a caring group of administrative dynamos and passionate board members. Every element of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus is defined by collaboration—even among you, our patrons.
Indeed, the future is bright because of these promising young musicians and leaders, and you, a wildly supportive audience of patrons, donors, sponsors, and advocates. I hope that this concert provides a little respite from today’s headlines, where the importance of music, education, and the arts seem to be undervalued. I hope our singers inspire you to lend your voice, your time, and your resources to ensuring that young people have access to opportunities like the Pensacola Children’s Chorus for 35 more years, and even more to come. Enjoy the show!
Here, in this theatre, we are about to experience something truly special. Divided by a red velvet curtain stands two important groups of people—singers and audience; one eager to showcase their hard work and talent, and the other ready to relish it with feelings of joy, pride, and encouragement. Today’s concert is an exchange where the generation of tomorrow gets to share a glimpse of what the future might be. As I look up at our singers from my podium 15 feet under your feet, I cannot hope but smile knowing that our future is in the best of hands.
Alex Gartner Artistic & Executive Director
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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS Performing
Composing
Harmonic Jennifer Hoekstra & Srivasta Gupta
Melodic
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Spencer Family Foundation
Special Thanks Ballet Pensacola • Bank of Pensacola • Pensacola Little Theatre • Wardrobe Witchery * We sincerely apologize for any omissions due to printing deadlines.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Artistic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Partners & Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Meet the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Our Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Venue Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Message From the Board President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Friends of Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–13 Merit Award & Scholarship Recipients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mission in Motion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Choir Rosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–19 Senior Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Showtime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–25 Participants in the Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Community Partners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Our Team & Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Investing in our Future: Featuring Diane Appleyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Opportunities for Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Summer Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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MEET THE PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS 1990
Susan and Allen Pote establish the Pensacola Symphony Children’s Chorus.
1992
The first Showtime performance was held at First Presbyterian Church.
1993
Choirs were restructured to form Festival (grades 4–5), Concert (6–8), and Ensemble, a select group formed from the ranks of Concert.
1994
The Pensacola Children’s Chorus was officially established as an independent, not-for-profit organization.
1995
The first Christmas on the Coast was held at the Saenger. Young Singers was established for high school-aged singers.
1997
PCC moved into its present home in the Margaret Moore Nickelsen Center on the campus of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Pensacola.
1998
PCC appeared on a national telecast of the Hour of Power at the Crystal Cathedral in California.
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Singers embarked on their first international tour to Europe. Choristers (grade 3) and Echo (grades 9–12) were added to PCC’s roster.
2001
The first concert that has been known as The Angels Sing, In Sacred Song, and One World, Many Voices were held.
2002
PCC performed in the East Room of the White House.
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Hurricane Ivan decimated Pensacola. PCC responded to the crisis with a performance of We Will Be a Shelter for Each Other, written by Allen Pote.
2005
Regular summer programs began.
2010
PCC celebrated its 20th Anniversary and welcomed many notable alumni, including Ashley Brown, Will Hedgecock, Katy Mixon, Brandi Russell, Abigail Spencer, and Hanan Tarabay.
2015
Susan and Allen Pote announced their retirement at the end of the 2015–2016 season, completing a tenure of 26 years.
2016
Alex Gartner, a native of Cincinnati, OH, was selected as the next Artistic Director after a national search. Susan and Allen Pote were honored by the establishment of an endowment fund in their name.
2017
The Ambassador Choir was established to meet the growing demand for PCC’s participation in community events.
2019
Preparatory (grades 1–2) was added to the PCC roster. High school choirs were reorganized to include Choraliers (treble voices) and Chorale (changed voices).
2022
PCC made its debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
2023
A nearly $500K investment was secured from the Escambia Children’s Trust to provide tuition-free membership to at-risk youth in Escambia County. Hauntcert debuts at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre.
2024
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PCC presented a standalone concert for the American Choral Directors Association in Louisville.
OUR STORY Since its formal beginnings in 1990, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has sought to inspire and transform the lives of young people through music and the performing arts. Under the leadership of founding artistic directors, Susan and Allen Pote, PCC was originally formed under the auspices of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and was called the Pensacola Symphony Children’s Chorus. With growing interest, PCC formally separated from the Symphony in 1994 and incorporated as an independent 501(c)3. Over time, PCC has grown to amass 9 resident ensembles, 3 neighborhood programs, 2 regional choirs, and a regular schedule of summer programming. Mounting over 40 performances each season, PCC reaches an annual audience of nearly 25,000 individuals.
Resident Choir Program remains the flagship with 6 core ensembles and 3 elective ensembles reaching singers in Grades 1–12. These groups combine for the Mainstage Performance Series which includes Hauntcert, Christmas on the Coast, One World, Many Voices, and Showtime. These initiatives are flanked by the Neighborhood Choir Program, a network of ensembles rooted in communites who have historically lacked access to the arts; and Regional Initiatives, which include the Tri-City Children’s Choir (serving northern Escambia County) and the Atmore Area Youth Choir located across the state line in Alabama. Summer months are filled with Sing in the Summer, a multiweek series of camps rooted in foundational music and movement education.
PCC’s performance résumé is vast. A nascent concert similar to the Broadway-style musical revues mounted today began in early 1990s with the first Showtime. Held in the parish hall of First Presbyterian Church to a large crowd, it was clear that a move to a bigger venue was in order, and thus performances at PCC’s Saenger Theatre became a staple of the regular concert calendar. Soon after, the first Christmas on the Coast came to life in 1995 and has since been a beloved holiday tradition in Pensacola.
PCC’s years of accomplishments and milestones are vast, yet none compare with the greatest of all: the thousands of young lives that have been radically transformed through music. At PCC, music is not simply a means of entertainment, it is a tool that is used to build critical skills that enable a child to be successful throughout their lives. Responsibility, teamwork, accountability, confidence, and empathy— these are the values which are embedded in every facet of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. Together, they create a safe, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
In 1997, operations moved into a permanent facility on the campus of First Presbyterian Church, a place it still calls home today. In 2015, Susan and Allen Pote announced their plans to retire at the conclusion at of the 2015–2016 season after 26 years of leadership. The Board of Directors launched a national search and identified Alex Gartner, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, to serve as the new Artistic Director. Under Gartner’s leadership since 2016, PCC has evolved into a multi-program organization. The
If you’ve been a singer in our story, we invite you to stay connected with us by joining PCC’s Alumni Association! Members receive special access to pre-show socials and discounted tickets. For more information, please contact Miguel Aldahondo at maldahondo@pensacolasings.org.
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SAENGER THEATRE INFORMATION Photography & Videography
Security Policies
The use of video cameras, cell phone cameras, or recording equipment of any kind is strictly prohibited during performances. Unauthorized recordings are in breach of federal copyright law. You are welcome to take photos with your favorite performers before or after the performances. If you post to social media, be sure to use the hashtags #PCCSings or #Showtime and tag @PensacolaChildrensChorus.
For all events at the Saenger Theatre, patrons must complete a bag search and security check. Oversized bags, outside food and beverages, and umbrellas are not permitted in the building. Weapons of any kind, including concealed weapons with a permit, are prohibited.
Food & Beverage Concessions are available for purchase in both the upstairs and downstairs lobbies. The Saenger Theatre is a cashless facility, so please have a credit card ready if you wish to purchase. Please be mindful while enjoying refreshments during the performance and unwrap/open any items before the performance begins. Please be especially careful when handling noisy snacks and plastic bottles to minimize any disturbances to fellow audience members.
Public Health & Safety To ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all performers, production staff, and audience members, it is strongly suggested that patrons exercise sound judgment in regards to their personal health and the health of others. If you have a fever of 100.4˚F or higher, or if you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, please return home. Hand sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the facility for your convenience. If you need to cough or sneeze, please do so into a handkerchief, tissue, or your elbow out of courtesy to fellow audience members. For questions regarding the Saenger’s health and safety policies, please contact an usher.
Merchandise You can continue to show support for the Pensacola Children’s Chorus by purchasing merchandise in the lobby. Spiritwear, water bottles, tote bags, and decals are available for purchase. And if you enjoyed today’s performance, you can place a pre-order for a DVD.
Backstage Access Only performers, staff, and scheduled volunteers are permitted in the backstage areas. Patrons, unscheduled volunteers, parents, and alumni are not allowed backstage at any time before, during, or after the performance. You are welcome to greet the performers on Intendencia Street at the conclusion of the concert.
Seating Policy House doors will open 30 minutes prior to each performance. Please be mindful of downtown parking, weather, and security screening time as you make your way to the theater. Once the performance has started, latecomers will be seated at appropriate intervals as established by PCC and the Saenger staff. Viewing screens are located in the lower lobbies of the theater but do not provide audio feedback.
Pensacola Children’s Chorus Information Margaret Moore Nickelsen Center | 46 E. Chase St., Pensacola FL, 32502 (850) 434-7760 | admin@pensacolasings.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am–5pm | Friday, 9am–12pm
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT The Pensacola Children’s Chorus is thrilled to present the grand
As the school year comes to a close, PCC is gearing up for an unforgettable summer filled with exciting opportunities
finale of its 35th season, Showtime, a spectacular Broadway revue showcasing the talents of nearly 250 young singers from first through twelfth grade. This annual tradition highlights the dedication and artistry of the Resident Choir Program, promising an evening of dazzling performances and heartfelt moments that capture the magic of PCC. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate our 35th Season and look forward to celebrating 35 more!
for personal growth and music-making. The highlight of the summer will be a once-in-a-lifetime performance tour of France! The centerpiece of this trip will be a solemn wreathlaying ceremony at the American Cemetery in Normandy, commemorating the 81st Anniversary of D-Day.
To mark our milestone anniversary, PCC launched $35 FOR 35, a community-wide campaign with the goal of raising $35,000 in just 35 days. It’s clear to see that every donation matters when you read the data from our most recent member survey. In addition to providing highquality music education, 97% of our singers agree that PCC helps them build positive self-esteem, 95% report better problem-solving skills and 87% feel more equipped to manage anxiety and stress. Over half of PCC’s singers receive some level of tuition assistance, thanks to the generosity of audience members like you. Your donations make it possible for every child to build critical life skills while achieving artistic excellence.
Back in the States, PCC singers will take the stage at OWA for a special performance, followed by a day of fun and sun at the park. In June and July, PCC will also host four weeks of summer camps, offering a variety of programs to suit all interests and skill levels. These sessions include the popular Summer Festival, Dance Intensive, JumpstART, and Spotlight Series, providing immersive experiences in music, dance, and theater. PCC extends its heartfelt gratitude to all who have supported the organization over the years, including sponsors, donors, volunteers, and concert attendees. Your contributions are vital to PCC’s mission and make a lasting difference in the lives of our area youth. As PCC embarks on its 36th season, the organization invites everyone to join in making it the most impactful year yet!
Sincerely,
Sheila Dunn, DM President, Board of Directors, Pensacola Children’s Chorus Professor of Voice, Dr. Grier Williams School of Music, University of West Florida
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NewLIFE Fertility, Dr. Lori & Dr. Barry Ripps Paypal Giving Fund Bob & Donna Peoples * Susan & Allen Pote Thomas & Heather Pulling * Gary & Renee Rivord * Andrea & Todd Rosenbaum * Rotary Club of Pensacola Foundation John & Mary Slocum * Sunday’s Child United Bank Foundation Vaughn Brinkley Wealth Strategies Group James E. Waddle, Jr. Lusharon Wiley * Woodfin Cabassa Orthodontics
Twinkling Stars ($500-$999) Atmore Community Foundation/Foundation of South Alabama *+ Lisa Bosarge * Patrick & Shannon Coleman * Order of Daedalians Shangri-La Flight Michael Denkler * William & Elizabeth Dundey * Dave & Mary Hoxeng * Teresa Levin * Jennifer Lewis *
Merck Company Foundation * Katie & Mike Miller * Janice Miller * Jamilyn Newton * PCC Student Activity Squad * Kricket & Rodney Rich * Brad & Paige Rowe * Patti Scannell * Sun Farm Energy Denise & Niranjan Suri * Petrea & Joe Tomko * Jerry Unruh, VADM, USN (Ret.) & Mrs. Dee Unruh * William Vaughan Ellen W. Vinson Amy & Kyle Watson * Robin Zimmern & Mike Spencer *
Bright Stars ($250-$499) Courtney & Will Campbell * Alita Fisher * James & Jessica Hampton * Anna & Geoffrey Hancy * Kyle & Grace Harvey * Jamie Hayes * Taska & Kevin King * Bruce & Allison Patton Mary Ann Penning Charlie & Karen Robinson * David Sampson * Richard & Susan Waters * Jack & Amy Zoesch
All or portion of gift designated toward: * Designated toward Tuition Assistance and Scholarships ° Designated toward Susan & Allen Pote Pensacola Children’s Chorus Endowment Fund + Designated toward Tri-City or Atmore Regional Choirs This list represents donations current as of April 30, 2025. We sincerely apologize for any omissions.
FRIENDS OF NOTE Wishing Stars (up to $249) Fourd & Erin Attaway * Lee Bailey & Sarah Mills-Bailey Sara Bandurian Barb Barrow * William & Karen Barth Linda & Bob Bloom ° Tina Butler Kolleen Chesley * Kerri Cobb Alex & Cozy Coleman * Debbie Cross * Mary Daza Joyce & Victor Demarest * Doralyn DeMauro * Captain Bill & Pat Dickson Lisa Dirrim Judith Dulabhan Amy Duncan * Taylor Ellwood Joseph & Susan Endry Jason & Mary English *
Claire Escobedo * Sandra Farr Shannon Fell Nancy Fetterman * Ashley W. Fish, DDS * R.C. & Linda Floyd + Dean Fournier Jill Gartner Maureen Gartner Rachel Johnson Geisler Nicholas & Mary Granger * Savannah & Sean Green * Michael Hartsfield Dwight C. Hazelwood Barb Henriques * Barb & Bruce Hoekstra * Caroline Huff * Evelyn Huffmaster * Raechel Hutton * Cheryl Jackson * Samuel Jackson Shirley Johnson Elizabeth Jones * Jon & Karen Kellams *
Heather Landry Zachary Lane * LTCOL. W.R. Limbach USMC RET & Joan Engel * Jerilyn MacBeth * Lexi & Brandon Mayo * Daniel McCort Corey & Chandra McKern * John & Barbara McLaughlin * Lauren McMurray Robert & Suzanne Mize Ashley Nelson * Stephen Odom Brittany & Jordan Pabalan Dr. Maureen & Ross Padden * Tiffany Peterson * Cheryl Quade Thomas Roberts * Joseph & Lorelie Sabata * Harriett Sauls Matthew & Rebecca Scholl * Rebecca Shands * Cari Shaw *
Ed Siegel * Ricardo & Billy Silva Allison Smith * Mike & Cynthia Smith Jason & Samantha Smyth-Chandler * Frank & Violet Sololik Kayla-Lee & Anthony Stalcup * Peter Steenblick * Christara Suarez Jeff & Ginger Tharp * Anthony & Kerri Thrush * Tony Trinks Thomas & Anna Wagner Robert Waters Joe & Karen Webb Helen Weis Kristin Wilson Dr. Robert Wilson & Charlie Wilson * Katie Fout & Troy Wiltshire * Clara S. Wimberly * Walter & Joan Wojciehowski Bill & Beverly Zimmern
HONORARIUMS & MEMORIALS Honorariums In honor of Charlotte Aukamp Gary & Renee Rivord In honor of Vera Kate Bell The Burch Family Trust In honor of Riley Crites Anne Daniel In honor of Claire & Sarah Escobedo Andrea & Todd Rosenbaum In honor of Magnolia Huffmaster & Adeline Gill Evelyn Huffmaster In honor of The McCort Family Daniel McCort
Memorials In honor of Deborah Moss Erin Finley In honor of John Robert Purcell Susan & Allen Pote In honor of Avica Spencer Heather Landry In honor of Gabriella Webb Linda & Bob Bloom In honor of Emma & Charlotte Zimmern Patricia Spencer Bill & Beverly Zimmern In honor of Emilie Zoesch Joyce & Victor Demarest
In memory of Lewis Bear, Jr. Susan & Allen Pote Ellen W. Vinson In memory of Roy Bracken Susan & Allen Pote In memory of Kenneth Dulabhan Judith Dulabhan In memory of Linda Harageones Susan & Allen Pote In memory of Esther Pote Stump Amy & Kyle Watson In memory of Martha Taylor Susan & Allen Pote In memory of Larry Ward Ashley W. Fish, DDS In memory of Ellen Jane Watson Ellen W. Vinson Showtime 2025 | 13
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MERIT AWARD & SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Michaela Bermúdez Betty Berling Award
Abigail Coleman Donald Lindsey Service Award
Emmy Oaks Kendra Wilkerson Fendt Memorial Award
Ainsley Cramblet Barbara Adriance Award
Jackson Rodriguez Sandy Sansing Leadership Award
Bruno Da Silva Spirit of Pensacola Collegiate Scholarship
Bridget Holston Esther Pote Stump Award
Shaelyn Wilkerson Grier Williams Spirit Award
Anna Stersic Spirit of Pensacola Collegiate Scholarship
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MISSION IN MOTION Our impact extends far beyond any concert stage. While the mission of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus is musical in nature, our impact is more than just notes on a page or a moment in the spotlight. At PCC, music is used to transform the lives of our singers, enrich our community, and build a prosperous future.
Music builds character
Music strengthens community
When a child dedicates themselves to growing their musical and performance abilities, they learn valuable lessons along the way. At PCC, these include responsibility, teamwork, accountability, empathy, and confidence. Our programs inspire personal growth and social development which equip our singers with the agency to build their self-esteem, develop meaningful relationships, and act as positive contributors to our world.
As a not-for-profit organization, PCC recognizes the importance of using music to support the Northwest Florida community. Much of this work is carried out by members of the Ambassador Choir, a group that is solely dedicated to partnering with local nonprofits and using music to highlight social issues.
Music creates connection The best song is one that is shared with others. That’s why PCC offers 40+ performances each year, reaching an annual audience of over 25,000.
3,433
K-12 students who experienced a PCC performance or educational program
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Music invites gratitude One of PCC’s most cherished traditions is celebrating the elders of our community, as well as honoring the sacrifices made by members of the United States Armed Forces. These intergenerational experiences create spaces where young and old co-exist
through a bond where music, service, and sacrifice hold common ground.
Music cultivates leadership Children unlock their potential for leadership when they strive for excellence, refine their skills, and mature as individuals. The training they receive at PCC extends into other facets of their lives, including school. With nearly 80 public and private schools represented by our members, PCC’s influence on the arts ecosystem of Northwest Florida is amplified through our nearly 300 participants each year.
Public, private, and homeschool cohorts represented by current PCC singers
Performances and educational events last year
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19,231 Audience members who experienced a PCC mainstage or community performance
$83k
Dollars spent to ensure children with financial need found a home at PCC
CHOIR ROSTERS Preparatory Grades 1–2 Navi Alderman Evy Andzulis Alex Berry Elaura Blackburn Blaire Brosnaham Ani Cheatham Sydney Cobb
Qora Echevarria Sloane Ekers Harper Ford Sophie Mei Hancy Oaklyn Howell Tabby Johnson Willow Kudlacz
Noah Locke Mariah Locke Jake McWilliams Lowell Murrell Victoria Nelson Aspen Nunnari Sophia Palermo
Ali Purdy Emma Quiring Ezra Resonno Eli Scholl Adalyn Self Gabby Smith Koral Smith
Bree Stead Mateo Toliver Blaze Turner
Cecelia Garic Shelby Givens Miriam Hill Declan Huffmaster Magnolia Huffmaster Lucas Jarrell Kinsley LangleyBuchanan
Dahlia Noell
Lucy Timmons
Harper Pabalan
Genesis Ulate
Libby Poole
Kate Vidal
Choristers Grade 3 Emmie Adams
Kylie Davis
Lucas Bishop
Lily Denne
Allie Boven
Marin Dudney
Annabelle Brewer
Daniella DuMond
Zoe Cheatham
Robert Dunn
Molly Crawford
Leo Ferrell
Emmy Cummings
Emi Frenkel
Daylen Davis
Nevaeh Funnell
Stormie Riley
Alia Wells
Cameron Schroth
Jordan Williams
Makenna Sherwin
Hensley Zielinski
Gwendolynn Smyth-Chandler
Festival & Lyric Grades 4–5 Ethan Andzulis Liv Barrow Alexis Bernhardt Weston Berry Jairus Buensuceso Jai’Don Carter Ava Chambers Tory Cipriano Layton Corley Lillian Crisher Jayden CruzOrengo Catherine Dunn
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Emily Ellwood Ella Pearl Eve Alecia Fawcett Meredith Fendt Mary Clark Forshee Maren Fox Emma Gibbs Xander Ginnetti KJ Gupta Robbie Gupta Lydia Hancy Lillie Hermann Patrick Higgins
Holly Jackson Ryleigh Jackson Liam Johnson Taylor Johnson Ty Johnson Charley Kain Robin Klingmann Karoline Kurek Eve Lambeth Brooklyn Larson Grace Laughlin Lexi Martin Brenda McLin
Louella Mead AJ Miller Daisy Mohlmann Abby Moss-Livous Isabella Neeley Amelia Newman Cora Payne Dayla Redding Wyatt Remington Jackson Rodriguez Amelia Smith Owen Smith Wyatt Snyder
Adelyn Solis Khloe Sowers Axl Turner Esther Ulate Emily Viquelia Blake West Zoey Westberry Lucy Wiltshire Emilia Zieman Charlotte Zimmern
CHOIR ROSTERS Concert Grades 6–8 Jose Alfaro
Ella Dixon +
Jeweliana Jackson
Hollyn Myers
Grace Angell
Avery Ellwood
Mia Jimenez +
Emmy Oaks +
Brandon Austin +
Lana Fernandez +
Lissy Johnson
Chris Pert
Marilyn Ball
Roey Foreman
Roan Johnson
Arden Poole +
Carter Bowman +
Chloe Givens +
Sierra Kaldahl
Abby Pulling + Sophie Rowell
Hudson Brown +
Hazel Glover
Ashirah Kilmer +
Ava Christensen +
Penelope Granger
Reagan Kozminsky + Sophia Sabata
Grace Cipriano
Keira Griffith
Khali Liddell
Ava Shead +
Abigail Coleman +
Molly Hartsfield +
Becca Lorge
Averie Smith +
Charlette Coleman
Kai Hill +
Harper Mahaney
Emelyn Crosby
Hadlee Hitchcock + Erin Martin
Ari Smith
Ivey Datu
Bridget Holston +
Josh Matthews
Avica Spencer +
Aryn Stinnett Gigi Thrush + Aubrey Vick Tessa Wells Kayleigh Wheeler Aaliyah Williams Isabella Zimmerman Emma Zimmern + Emilie Zoesch +
Cora Smith +
Chorale & Choraliers Grades 9–12 Gabe Bailey *
Addie Denson *
Sydnie Hedtke *
Hannah Martinez
Layke Richmond *
Vera Kate Bell *
Cai Durbin
Aleks Henderson
Jocelyn Mayeux *
Rylee Rogers * Abigail Seaman Gracie Slocum *
Michaela Bermúdez *
Peyton Dykes *
Hayleigh Hill *
Amelia Mesa *
Vivi Fernandez *
Zoey Jefferson *
Gabriel Flores *
Melody Jones *
Elanna MilhouseSmith *
Blakely Flores *
Grace Kellams *
Riley Chism *
Obie Gammon *
Jazz Khadaran
Dani Newman *
Nevaeh Terry *
Ainsley Cramblet *
Marz Green
Rinah Kilmer *
Chloe Odom *
Elise Welch
Amelia Cruit *
Jay Griggs *
Ava Lane *
Miley Owens *
Finley West *
Amethyst Davis *
Lilly Haims *
Delaney Lauzon
Holden Raley *
Shaelyn Wilkerson *
Mac Daza
Henley Hancy *
Jaden Machesky *
Lilly Remington *
Zoey Brown Beatrice Bunnell * Lily Campbell *
Noah Mitts Kai Munoz-Saulnier
Mia Slocum * McKenzie Taylor *
Ambassadors Grades 7–12 Abigail Coleman
Gabriel Flores
Charlette Coleman
Obie Gammon
Mac Daza
Gigi Thrush
+ Ensemble
* Young Singers Showtime 2025 | 19
SENIOR RECOGNITION
Michaela Bermúdez Home School 3.5 Year Member
Beatrice Bunnell Washington High School 10 Year Member
Peyton Dykes Gulf Breeze High School 10 Year Member
Marz Green West Florida High School 8 Year Member
Dani Newman Escambia Virtual Academy 1.5 Year Member
Rylee Rogers Escambia High School 6.5 Year Member
Congratulations Beatrice Bunnell 2025 Spirit of Pensacola Collegiate Scholarship Recipient Showtime 2025 | 21
M AY 9–11 PENSACOLA SAENGER THEATRE A dynamic revue of music from stage, screen, and spaces in between Two acts with one 20-minute intermission (approx. 120 total minutes) An online, live-streamed performance will be aired on Friday, May 9 and Sunday, May 11. Please silence your cell phones.
Alex Gartner Artistic Director
Juliana Child Asst. Artistic Director
Michael Dennis Choreographer
Lindsay Riddle Choreographer
Dominic Krippes Technical Director
Brooke Dykes Production Coordinator
Heidi Siren Costume Designer
Evelyn Aguirre Assistant Director
Stephany Heath Associate Director
Katie Olson Assistant Director
Lance Brannon Lighting Designer
Jeff Jordan Sound Engineer
Holley Raley Props Designer
SHOWTIME *35 Years of PCC: A Scrapbook compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner. Live in Living Color from Catch Me If You Can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Mark Shaiman On My Own from Les Misérables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Ed Lojeski Welcome to a Pensacola Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carole McCann & Allen Pote Come Sing for Joy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Allen Pote Baba Yetu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Roger Emerson Yankee Doodle Dandy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by George M. Cohan Journey On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Derrick Fox You’re the One That I Want from Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Roger Emerson Courage to Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by the 2016-2017 Ambassadors & Rally Kids Ēinīnī . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Cyndee Giebler The Telephone Hour from Bye, Bye Birdie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Charles Strouse/ed. Juliana Child Breakaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Andy Beck Roxie from Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by John Kander/ed. Gartner Theme from New York, New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Teena Chinn Remember the Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . adapted from Disney’s Magical Moments Parade Holden Raley, Jocelyn Mayeux, Addison Denson, Finley West, Lillian Haims, Gabriel Flores, Mia Slocum, Ainsley Cramblet, Ashirah Kilmer, Lana Fernandez, Carter Bowman, Gracie Slocum, Vivian Fernandez & Marz Green, soloists Xander Ginnetti, featured actor
Michael Dennis & Lindsay Riddle, narrators
Choraliers, Chorale, Ensemble, Ambassadors, Preparatory, Combined Choirs *Heart & Music compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner. Listen to the Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Jay Althouse Come to the Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Joseph M. Martin I Got Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mark Hayes I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mark Hayes Heart & Music from A New Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by William Finn Avery Ellwood, Hudson Brown, Emelyn Crosby, Arden Poole, Reagan Kozminsky, Emilie Zoesch, Emmy Oaks, Abigail Coleman & Ava Shead, soloists Concert Lettin’ Loose with Mother Goose compiled & arr. by Juliana Child. Mary Had a Little Lamb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Juliana Child Mary Had a Little Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Charles A. Collins Baa, Baa, Swingin’ Sheep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Amy F. Bernon The Itsy Bitsy Spider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Kirby Shaw Humpty Dumpty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Dave & Jean Perry Ainsley Cramblet, Mother Goose
Beatrice Bunnell, Humpty Dumpty
Preparatory *A Trip to the Zoo compiled & arr. by Juliana Child. Down to the Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Katie O’Connor-Ballantyne Talk to the Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Leslie Bricusse Animal Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Christopher & Martin Kratt Bare Necessities from The Jungle Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Bryan Louiselle Shelby Givens, Kate Vidal, Kinsley Langley-Buchanan & Emmy Cummings, soloists Choristers Choreography and staging by Michael Dennis (+) & Lindsay Riddle (*) Showtime 2025 | 23
SHOWTIME *A Day in the Life compiled & arr. by Juliana Child. When Will My Life Begin from Tangled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Alan Menken I Can See Clearly Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Johnny Nash Play from Finding Neverland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy Walk, Walk, Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Raffi Suppertime from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Clark Gesner & Andrew Lippa Tender Shepherd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Jule Styne A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Liam Johnson, Emily Viquelia, Emily Ellwood, Ryleigh Jackson, Xander Ginnetti, Khloe Sowers & Lillian Crisher, soloists Festival *It’s Tough to Be a Kid compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner. I Won’t Grow Up from Peter Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Mark Charlap It’s the Hard-Knock Life from Annie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mac Huff Revolting Children from Matilda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mac Huff Where Is Love from Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Lionel Burt with Maybe from Annie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Charles Strouse Electricity from Billy Elliot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mac Huff Seize the Day from Newsies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Roger Emerson Averie Smith, Ella Dixon, Ava Christensen & Abby Pulling, soloists Ensemble +*Wicked: Part 1 compiled & arr. by Juliana Child. No One Mourns the Wicked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mark Brymer The Wizard and I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mark Brymer What Is This Feeling? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stephen Schwartz Dancing Through Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Audrey Snyder One Short Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mark Brymer Defying Gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mark Brymer Shaelyn Wilkerson, Melody Jones, Vera Kate Bell, McKenzie Taylor, Lily Campbell, Beatrice Bunnell, Ainsley Cramblet, Rylee Rogers & Michaela Bermúdez, soloists Young Singers, Choraliers, Chorale, Festival, Concert
INTERMISSION +The Best of Rodgers & Hammerstein compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner & Mac Huff. The Sound of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from The Sound of Music I Whistle a Happy Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from The King & I Do-Re-Mi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from The Sound of Music Surrey with the Fringe on Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from Oklahoma June Is Bustin’ Out All Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from Carousel All I Owe Ioway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from State Fair Some Enchanted Evening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from South Pacific You’ll Never Walk Alone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from Carousel with Climb Ev’ry Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from The Sound of Music Aubrey Vick, Isabella Zimmerman, Shaelyn Wilkerson, Layke Richmond, Gabriel Flores & Gracie Slocum, soloists Concert, Young Singers 24
SHOWTIME *Clowning Around compiled & arr. by Juliana Child. Be a Clown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Greg Gilpin When You’re Smiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Greg Gilpin Make ‘Em Laugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Greg Gilpin Alia Wells, soloist Cross Dudney & Bobby Dunn, featured clowns Choristers, Preparatory, Festival +70s Rewind complied & arr. by Alex Gartner. Stayin’ Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Jay Althouse Disco Inferno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Jay Althouse Lean on Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Kirby Shaw Boogie Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Henry Wayne Casey & Richard Finch Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Jay Althouse Turn the Beat Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Jay Althouse Gabriel Bailey, Jay Griggs, Mac Daza & Noah Mitts, soloists Chorale +Mamma Mia: The Hits of ABBA compiled & arr. by Alex Gartner. I Have a Dream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mac Huff Mamma Mia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mac Huff Dancing Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Alan Billingsley Take a Chance on Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mac Huff Money, Money, Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus Mamma Mia (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mac Huff Peyton Dykes, Amelia Mesa, Beatrice Bunnell, Jocelyn Mayeux, Elanna Milhouse-Smith, Amelia Cruit, Rinah Kilmer, Blakely Flores & Rylee Rogers, soloists Choraliers
RECOGNIZING THE GRADUATES OF 2025 arr. David Maddux/ed. Gartner.
+Thank You for the Music Peyton Dykes, soloist Choraliers
arr. Mac Huff.
+You Can’t Stop the Beat from Hairspray Michaela Bermúdez, soloist Combined Choirs
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P R O U D LY SUPPORTS
PARTICIPANTS IN THE PERFORMANCE Production Stage Manager Alyssa Bramwell Assistant Stage Managers Leonard Herring, Joe Nelson
Photography Garrett Hallbauer, Katie Hallbauer
Playbill Coordinator & Designer Garrett Hallbauer
Elementary Costume Leads Courtney Hadley, Kendal Larson
Rail Operators Ty Loftus, John Samaras
Middle School Costume Leads Christy Foreman, Krystin Johnson, Noelle Poole
Sound Cues Assistants Jennifer Bunnell, Mike Kilmer
PRODUCTION CREW Assistant to the Costume Designer Beth Woods Assistants to the Props Designer Lisa Bermúdez, Courtney Johnson
High School Costume Lead Beth Woods
Costume Construction & Alterations Rita Enderson, Christa Johnson, Tammy Mabire Costume Coordinators Erin Casey, Monica Casey, Leeta Crook, Krystal Crosby, Liz Minster, Heather Pulling, Amy Zoesch
Sound Technicians Allen Abrahamson, Brian Oden Spotlight Operators Tiffany Hartman, Kara Lavin
Master Electrician Henry Gonzales
Stage Cues Assistants Taylor Dykes, Evan Martin
Lighting Operator Mikey Neryra Microphone Coordinators Beth Cruit, Michelle Holston, Karen Kellams, Chey Richmond, Christy Rogers
Streaming Operators Henry Gonzales, Chris Schuchard
INSTRUMENTALISTS Flute/Piccolo Stephanie Riegle Reeds Kim Whaley
Trumpet Dale Riegle Jonathan Martin
Percussion Jordan Wood Leah Yelverton
Trombone Don Snowden
Guitar Ryan Etheredge
Bass Steve Douglas Keyboard Megan Andzulis
Synth Juliana Child Alex Gartner
CHOIR LEADERSHIP TEAMS Choir Representatives
Student Interns
Stephanie Bell
Moira Hartsfield
Vera Kate Bell
Lilly Remington
Shannon Coleman
Brittney Jackson
Beatrice Bunnell
Layke Richmond
Keisha Cramblet
Holley Raley
Ainsley Cramblet
Gracie Slocum
Brittany Cummings
Dacia Turner
Peyton Dykes
McKenzie Taylor
Rita Enderson
Kendra Turner
Zoey Jefferson
Shaelyn Wilkerson
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BEST OF LUCK TO
PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS Festival/Lyric Choir
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Srivatsa Gupta and Jennifer Hoekstra ("KJ & Robbie's Mom and Dad")
SING OUT. SING LOUD. SING OFTEN.
SIN
Zoey
Keep singing and dreaming Zoey! We are proud of you and your dedication to PCC. We love you!
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS Since the beginning, the Pensacola Children’s Chorus has been closely connected to the Escambia County Public Schools and Santa Rosa County School District. Members of PCC’s staff routinely lead professional development workshops and serve as in-classroom consultants for local music teachers. PCC hosts the area third graders each year for a special performance of Christmas on the Coast and was able to take Hauntcert to 3 different elementary schools. In January 2023, PCC was awarded a multiyear grant through the Escambia Children’s Trust, a taxpayer funded agency which provides leadership, funding, services, and research on behalf of Escambia County’s children to ensure they grow up to be healthy, productive, stable community members. Focusing on a target population of at-risk youth, ECT has provided membership for nearly 100 young people in PCC’s transformational choral programs. In March 2023, PCC partnered with the City of Pensacola to launch Pensacola Sings, a network of community choirs based in neighborhood resource centers with an aim to make singing opportunities more available to the city’s youth. Sessions resumed in March 2025 and will continue through the fall. The Pensacola Children’s Chorus regularly partners with our city’s leading arts organizations, including Pensacola Opera, Ballet Pensacola, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, the Choral Society of Pensacola, and Pensacola Little Theatre. These collaborations include full concerts, joint educational programs, and the exchange of costumes, set pieces, and equipment. Pensacola is fortunate to have such a vibrant arts community.
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INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE: FEATURING DIANE APPLEYARD A member of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus learns so much more than just song and dance. Behind every note and step is an important lesson. Whether it’s responsibility, teamwork, accountability, empathy, or confidence, every musical motion has an extramusical benefit. Diane Appleyard recognizes the importance of these lessons. As a veteran supporter of the chorus and contributor to PCC’s Tuition Assistance, she has witnessed firsthand the impact of her investment, including a number of family members who have gone through the program. We sat down with Diane to learn why she invests so generously in PCC’s singers. What about PCC inspires you? We are so very lucky to have a rich arts and culture in our community, and the Children’s Chorus helps plant this seed early in life. Not only does PCC encourage a love of music, it also builds friendship and responsibility. At the chorus, they are mindful of the messages they convey and carefully consider what meaning both the singers and audience can learn. This intentionality provides children with a deep appreciation for music and understanding of others. What motivated you to make your first gift to PCC? My family has been involved in and supporting the Children’s Chorus since the very beginning when the then-director of the 38
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Grier Williams, had an idea to form a youth choir. Since the beginning, PCC has always focused on using music to build a wholesome experience for the youth of our community. Why do you continue to support PCC? I continue to support the chorus for many reasons. Practically, I recognize that none of the incredible cultural organizations in our community can flourish on ticket sales alone. Philanthropy is required to support the quality that our community expects. Personally, supporting PCC means supporting my family. My niece, Leslie, was one of the first members of PCC in the early years. My nephew Rick was involved as well. Most recently, my great-niece Ellie just graduated last year and adored her experience. My now 5-year-old great-niece Palmer is already eyeing her moment on the stage in a few short years. But even when I don’t have a family member on stage, I am always entertained by every performance. The combination of singing, choreography, and costumes is something I never want to miss. What impact do you hope to make with your investment? Every donation to the Children’s Chorus supports a lifelong love of music and lasting friendships. Giving to the youth of today leads to the great citizens of tomorrow.
What would you say to someone who is considering making a gift to PCC for the first time? No matter how big or small, your gift is an investment. It plants a seed, one that provides opportunity for children throughout our community to enjoy a special music-filled experience that they will take with them throughout their life. We hope you will consider joining Diane as a champion for the children of Northwest Florida. PCC’s Tuition Assistance Program provides need-based scholarships to children with financial need. All donations are 100% tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT Can we count on you? We are so thankful for your presence here today. Your ticket purchase helps PCC create memorable, dynamic performances for singers and audience members alike. But did you know that ticket sales provide PCC with less than 10% of the funds required to create these experiences year after year? For this reason and so much more, we are grateful to the hundreds of individuals, families, local businesses, and grantors who generously invest in our programs and in our singers. We’d love to count you as a member of our PCC family of supporters. There are many ways in which you can financially support our mission of transforming young lives through music:
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Endowment Fund
Individual Donation or Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Available
To honor the 26-year tenure of PCC’s Founding Artistic Directors, the Susan & Allen Pote Endowment Fund was established in 2016. Once the fund crests $1M, earned interest will be used to furnish capital improvements aimed at making our programs even more spectacular. We are nearly halfway there! Stock transfers are welcome gifts, as are individual donations.
Donations to our program fund directly support the operation of our 14 choirs which meet in downtown Pensacola and throughout Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama. This fund helps us maintain high quality educational programs and performances that our singers and community have come to expect and appreciate.
Tuition Assistance Individual Donation or Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Available This year alone, over 50% of PCC singers qualify for some level of financial assistance. As such, PCC aggressively pursues a goal of at least $40,000 to help ensure that every child—regardless of their family’s financial situation—can participate in PCC’s lifechanging education programs.
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Scholarships Donations to PCC’s scholarship fund provide financial awards to returning singers and graduating seniors. Through a competitive application process, qualifying singers are selected for their demonstrated commitment to the program, outstanding musicianship, and leadership within their respective choirs.
For more information, please contact Cheyenne Boynton at cboynton@pensacolasings.org.
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