Health Protocols MHFB is thrilled to welcome you back to in-person events and performances for our 38th season! In order to protect the health of our performers and guests, we have implemented the following safety protocols. We ask that you help us to continue live events by complying with all protocols and staff requests.
Proof of vaccination is required for all patrons 12 and older. Masks are required for all patrons 2 and older. Please only dance with a partner from your household and maintain your distance from those not in your household on the oor. Masks must remain on while on the dance oor. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the venue. Food and drink should be consumed only while seated at your table. HEPA & UV air ltration is being used in the performance space. Disinfectant is being used at all high-touch points. Contact-free operations are being used as much as possible.
If you have any questions regarding our protocols, or need any assistance during the performance, please speak to any of our staff or ushers.
Thank you for helping us provide a safe space for performers, volunteers, staff, and your fellow patrons!
Enjoy the show!
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Welcome to the Show What better way to prepare for the upcoming holiday season than with a celebration of the beautiful fall season. While it has been a year since I have joined the MHFB family, I am overjoyed to partake in my first official live performance with MHFB Swing’s Fall Fantasy. The season of Fall represents change, growth, and maturity. We can witness this in the autumn leaves that change color, the decrease in temperature, and in the sky – as the sun leaves us much sooner than the spring and summer months. With the challenges and hardships that we’ve all experienced this past year, Fall Fantasy symbolizes the growth, struggle, and change that we have all endured. Fall Fantasy is a celebration of the next chapter of our lives where we can continue to uncover the great mysteries that life has to offer – similar to the new mysteries of the ever changing natural life. The crisp fall air and the changing leaves personify these unknowns. Welcome to Fall Fantasy, a place where we can continue to evolve through the journey of life.
Shawn Williams MHFB Associate Artistic Director | MHFB Swing Director
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Fall Fantasy Autumn Leaves Words and Music by Johnny Mercer and Joseph Kosma; Arranged by John Berry
Come Fly with Me Words and Music by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen; Arranged by John Berry
Polkadots and Moonbeams Words and Music by Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Huesen; Arranged by David Wolpe featuring August Tousignant-Stanton
Dancing in the Street Words and Music by Marvin Gaye, Ivy Hunter, and William Stevenson; Arranged by John Wasson
Orange Colored Sky Words and Music by Milton DeLugg and Willie Stein; Arranged by Roger Holmes featuring Adrienne Chagas
Lullaby of Birdland Workds and Music by George David Weiss and George Shearing; Arranged by Carl Strommen
Intermission How High the Moon Words and Music by Nancy Hamilton and Morgan Lewis; Arranged by Sammy Nestico
Quiet Nights and Quiet Stars (Corcovado) Words and Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim; Arranged by John Berry
Days of Wine and Roses Words and Music by Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini; Arranged by David Wolpe; featuring Adrienne Chagas
Sitting at the Dock of the Bay Words and Music by Steve Cropper and Otis Redding; Arranged by John Berry
Feeling Good Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley; Arranged by Roger Holmes featuring August Tousignant-Stanton
Fantasy Words and Music by Maurice White, Verdine White and Eddie Del Barrio; Arranged by Mark Taylor
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MHFB Swing Shawn Williams, Director Vocalists Adrienne Chagas August Tousignant-Stanton
Saxophones
Trombones
Austin Clark
John Fonner
Tom Liehe
Andrew Schoedel
John Kotches
Steve Hotzler
Kortnie Fonner
Devan Johnson
Bill Brownrigg
Fred Rollenhagen
Trumpets
Rhythm Section
Genny Faria
Esthermolly Kaufmann, Piano
Emma Neal
Irwin Zucker, Bass
Anthony Windle
Chris Hankins, Drums
Drew LaBonne
We want to give a special thank you to our friends from the Denver Women’s Chorus who have graciously volunteered as our front-of-house staff for tonight’s performance. Be sure to check out their next performance: Better Together coming this January!
Better Together, the Denver Women’s Chorus’s long-awaited return to live performance, is a celebration of resiliency, community, and how we supported one another through the pandemic. Through a repertoire of contemplative, inspirational, energetic, and powerful selections, the 130+ member chorus will explore gratitude, loss, protests, and the sheer joy of finally being able to safely sing again. What we create when we come together, be it through music, community, or societal change, is powerful!
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Credits Board of Directors
Fall Fantasy Team
Drew LaBonne, President
Shawn Williams, Artistic Director
Polly Kyle, Vice President
Derek Hebert, Production Coordinator
Amanda Brown, Secretary
Stephen Van Doren, Host
Andy Hemr, Treasurer Jack Mao, Member-at-Large
Amanda Brown, Front-of-House Lead & Logistics
Christa Rozin, Member-at-Large
Brad Gisclair, Decorations
Travis Tallent, Member-at-Large
Derek Hebert, Tech Engineer
Jeremy Vera, Member-at-Large
Andy Hemr, Box Office Drew LaBonne, Live Stream Coordinator Brandon A Lujan, Catering
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Travis Tallent, Marketing
Derek Hebert, Artistic Director Shawn Williams, Associate Director Cayley Buie, Assistant Director Brandon A Lujan, Business Manager
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Donors Thanks to the incredible generosity of so many people, MHFB has been able to live up to our mission to engage, excite, educate, and entertain for over 37 years! As a non-profit, every time you give to the bands, every dollar goes directly into helping us achieve this vision.
CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE $5000 or more
SCFD (Denver County) Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
BENEFACTOR $250 - $499
Andy Hemr Brandon A Lujan & Zephaniah Mauro Dorothy & Davis Peticolas: In honor of Jack Mao
CONCERT MASTER
FIRST CHAIR
$2500 - $4999
Your Name Could Be Here!
$1000 - $2499
Andrew LaBonne Dick & Patty Shaw Chuck Varin
PATRON
FRIEND
$100 - $249
Ray Bailey M. Bradford Tamara Bullard Ellen Causey Paul Crowley Aaron Cunningham Drew Garrett Sara Goldstein Andrew Holland Brian LeMaire Beth Lukas Karen McGuire Gloria Moser Jane Potts Jamie Roberson Richard Shaw Len Ulibarri & Juan Hernandez Jeremy Vera Andrew Willis Jacquelin J Wolf
up to $99
Anthony Alston Michelle Ball Nicole Bickford Patricia Bird April Brower Candida Brown Michelle Carlson Jeff Causey Adrienne Chagas Holly Coventry Julie De Lauter Ann Marie DeGroat James Demarco Eileen Dennis Tami Dennis Alison Dozier Matthew Eschliman Flora Eugenie Diana Farbman Karen Farbman Genevieve Faria R.M. Finegold Tracy Futch Leslie Gallagher Leonida Gardner Michael Graner Pamela Greenstein Cheryl Hamilton Gary Hand Peggy Heath Derek Hebert & Brad Gisclair James D Herald Zef Hernandez-Hersh Samantha Hosmer Megan Hubbell Sarah Jean
SECTION LEADER $500 - $999
Brice Acosta Darryl Nakatani Leah Phillips Tom Ratterree Shelley Shea
FRIEND up to $99
Steven Kaczmarek Cobun Keegan Annie Kitchen Nancy Klein Sharon Langfeldt Jessie Lenahan Kristen Lenahan Gwen-Marie Lerch Jack Mao Kerry Morimoto Leesa Morris Chris O’Halloran Tim O’Connell Tanda Pena Rosanna Rains Betty Rasmussen Elaine Ricklin Annette Ross Gina Roth Vicki Rottman Michael Sattler Coral Schmidt Andrew Schoedel Trevor Settles David Sokolik In Memory of Ron Bull James Stalley Jr. Joan Teeple Bethany Tennebaum Case Beau Townsend Grant Tracey Clark Vanderbroek Cory Weis Paige Weis Elena Wilken Anonymous
Make a donation tonight at MHFB.org/DONATE or visit us at the concessions table or box o ce!
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Support MHFB There are so many ways for you to be a part of the MHFB story! Everything from playing an instrument, to volunteering, to sponsorships are available!
Join the Band Whether you haven't played since high school or you're a professional musician, there's a place for you in the Mile High Freedom Bands!
MHFB.org/JOIN
Be a Volunteer MHFB.org/VOLUNTEER
Front-of-house, equipment managers, event coordinating, marketing, banner carriers – there's a volunteer spot for everyone!
Be a Sponsor MHFB.org/SPONSOR
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Sponsors donate to help MHFB continue to thrive. There are lots of opportunities, including by purchasing program ads!
Coming Up Next
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We have more great events ahead this season!
Info and Tickets available at MHFB.org/EVENTS