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HUGH HARLINE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Click Here to see Audition Results
for the Easter oratorio
LAMB OF GOD
SEE DETAILS PRINTER FRIENDLY
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Click Here to see Audition Results
for the Easter oratorio
LAMB OF GOD
SEE DETAILS PRINTER FRIENDLY
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San Francisco Bay Area Genesis Group presents
The Eddie and Wanda Willis Story, from the Panthers to the Priesthood
Saturday, Feb 11 (7pm) Chapel
Hear the riveting story of two lives once caught up in the "do as you please” hippie era and the Black Panther activist movement. Join us in hearing their compelling story of how their lives were changed to becoming members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Invite family and friends. Refreshments will be served in the Cultural Hall.
The Eddie and Wanda Willis Story, from the Panthers to the Priesthood
Saturday, Feb 11 (7pm) Chapel
Hear the riveting story of two lives once caught up in the "do as you please” hippie era and the Black Panther activist movement. Join us in hearing their compelling story of how their lives were changed to becoming members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Invite family and friends. Refreshments will be served in the Cultural Hall.
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Oakland Temple Visitors’ Center Renovated Exhibit
God's Plan For His Family
The newly renovated exhibit, God's Plan For His Family, now follows a family from birth of the first child through temple marriage. In heart- warming words and music, understanding is given regarding the eternal importance of families and how we are all part of God's family now and forever. This exhibit teaches us how to return to live with Him. While raising children and having a strong marriage in today's world can almost seem impossible, learning and following God's plan for our families will bring us true joy.
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Why I Believe - 2012 Firesides
Inspiring and heart-warming evenings of testimonies. These are wonderful events for those investigating the Church as well as for new Latter-day Saints.
2nd Sundays (English)
6:30pm – Chapel
(2/12, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, 9/9, 10/14, 11/11 and 12/9*)
4th Sundays (Spanish)
6:30pm – Chapel
(1/29, 2/26, 3/25, 4/22, 5/27, 6/24, 7/22, 8/26, 9/23, 10/28, 11/25 and 12/23*)
* December firesides will be held in another room in the building.
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Inspiring and heart-warming evenings of testimonies. These are wonderful events for those investigating the Church as well as for new Latter-day Saints.
2nd Sundays (English)
6:30pm – Chapel
(2/12, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, 9/9, 10/14, 11/11 and 12/9*)
4th Sundays (Spanish)
6:30pm – Chapel
(1/29, 2/26, 3/25, 4/22, 5/27, 6/24, 7/22, 8/26, 9/23, 10/28, 11/25 and 12/23*)
* December firesides will be held in another room in the building.
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LAMB OF GOD
Easter Oratorio
MEMO DATE: Monday, January 30
Maid / Damsel audition results are in!
(See below)
You were ALL awesome! This was a very difficult decision... SO much talent! Congratulations ladies. Thanks to all who auditioned. PLEASE be sure you all come join us in the choir!
Greg Casper
Producer - Lamb of God 2012
Easter Oratorio
MEMO DATE: Monday, January 30
Maid / Damsel audition results are in!
(See below)
You were ALL awesome! This was a very difficult decision... SO much talent! Congratulations ladies. Thanks to all who auditioned. PLEASE be sure you all come join us in the choir!
Greg Casper
Producer - Lamb of God 2012
Cast List
Peter - Rojohn Rieta (Understudy: Greg Casper)
Thomas - Greg Casper (Understudy: Kevin Vance)
John - Robert Elliott (Understudy: Devan Porter)
Judas - James Chipman (Understudy: Scott Frisby)
Pilate - Michael Jackson (Understudy: Lynn Wheelwright)
False Witness - Kris Mendenhall
Accuser - Don Hardwick
Mary, the Mother - Aubrey Greenan (Understudy: Susie Barbaran)
Martha - Candice Klassen (Understudy: Kirsten Bradford)
Mary Magdalene - Julia Fischer (Understudy: Kimberly Nearon)
Mary of Bethany - Shannon Busby
Damsel - Susanne Sperry (Understudy: Liesel Hall)
Maid - Merilee Rieta (Understudy: Rebecca Brown)
Principal Cellist - Aaron Grafton (Understudy: Matthew Class)
Narrators - Dan & Jennifer Brown
Congratulations to all the soloists and understudies. And for those not selected as a soloist or understudy, we sincerely hope you will be joining us in the choir to sing this most amazing music. First rehearsal is at the Interstake Center in Oakland Sunday, January 29 (6pm). Please arrive at least a half an hour early to get registered and pick up your music. Again, thanks to everyone who participated in the auditions. And we'll see you all tomorrow night as we start this incredible journey together!
Greg Casper
Producer - Lamb of God 2012
Peter - Rojohn Rieta (Understudy: Greg Casper)
Thomas - Greg Casper (Understudy: Kevin Vance)
John - Robert Elliott (Understudy: Devan Porter)
Judas - James Chipman (Understudy: Scott Frisby)
Pilate - Michael Jackson (Understudy: Lynn Wheelwright)
False Witness - Kris Mendenhall
Accuser - Don Hardwick
Mary, the Mother - Aubrey Greenan (Understudy: Susie Barbaran)
Martha - Candice Klassen (Understudy: Kirsten Bradford)
Mary Magdalene - Julia Fischer (Understudy: Kimberly Nearon)
Mary of Bethany - Shannon Busby
Damsel - Susanne Sperry (Understudy: Liesel Hall)
Maid - Merilee Rieta (Understudy: Rebecca Brown)
Principal Cellist - Aaron Grafton (Understudy: Matthew Class)
Narrators - Dan & Jennifer Brown
Congratulations to all the soloists and understudies. And for those not selected as a soloist or understudy, we sincerely hope you will be joining us in the choir to sing this most amazing music. First rehearsal is at the Interstake Center in Oakland Sunday, January 29 (6pm). Please arrive at least a half an hour early to get registered and pick up your music. Again, thanks to everyone who participated in the auditions. And we'll see you all tomorrow night as we start this incredible journey together!
Greg Casper
Producer - Lamb of God 2012
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Production Details
The Easter oratorio Lamb of God by Rob Gardner, will again be presented for Easter 2012 by the Temple Hill Choir, Temple Hill Symphony, 13 vocal soloists, 1 cello soloist, and 2 narrators.
For Easter 2011, the Temple Hill Choir and Symphony presented the California premiere of Rob Gardner's magnificent oratorio, Lamb of God. Those participating--whether as audience or performers--were united in their love of this music. Rob Gardner has written an oratorio that not only tells the Easter story of the final days of the Savior's earthly ministry, but also helps us understand that meaning to us. Rob helps us understand each person's view of those very special events, from Peter's denial and real testimony of Jesus to Mary's understanding of the blessedness of his sacrifice. Thirteen soloists bring the music and story to life. Jesus Christ is not portrayed by a singer on the stage, instead a cello soloist represents the Savior in the music, helping us feel His presence and spirit throughout.
To hear clips of the music, click on the link below, and then select PREVIEW, and listen to samples of the solos, choir, and rich orchestral writing: http://www.spiremusic.net/servlet/Detail?no=66.
Over 3,200 people saw Lamb of God in 2011. Once again, the Temple Hill Choir and Temple Hill Symphony together with guests from other Bay Area churches present this inspirational music for Easter 2012. Currently, four performances are scheduled for the first two weekends in April, including performances at both the Catholic Cathedral of Christ the Light of the Oakland Diocese and at the Oakland Interstake Center Auditorium next to the Oakland Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tickets are free to all and will be available online starting in late February at TempleHillEvents.com, as well as through links at the Oakland Diocese websites.
2012 Schedule of Rehearsals and Performances
Complete rehearsal schedules for soloists, choir, and orchestra will be provided at the first scheduled rehearsal and will be posted by mid-January on TempleHillEvents.com, THSymphony.org, and THChoir.org.
Choir Rehearsals (Sundays 6-8:30pm)
- Oakland
Director: Alan Chipman
Dates: Jan 29*, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26*, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25*
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Oakland Interstake Center, 4780 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland CA 94602
MAP
- San Jose
Director: James Chipman
Dates: Feb 5, 12, 19, Mar 4, 11, 18
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Bernal Ward Building, 150 Bernal Road, San Jose CA 95119
MAP
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Santa Rosa
Dates: Feb 5, 12, 19, Mar 4, 11, 18
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ward Building, 5301 Badger Road, Santa Rosa CA 95409
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- * Combined Choir Rehearsals (North and South)
Director: Alan Chipman
Dates: Jan 29*, Feb 26*, Mar 25* (plus other dates TBD)
Oakland Interstake Center, 4780 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland CA 94602
Ensemble, Technical, and Dress rehearsals will be held during the last two weeks of March.
Performances at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Sunday, Apr 1: Cathedral of Christ the Light
Friday-Sunday, Apr 6-8: Oakland Interstake Center Auditorium
Auditions - Vocal and Instrumental Soloists (COMPLETED)
Musicians from all Christian churches in the Bay Area are invited to participate in Lamb of God. These Interfaith performances are being hosted by the Catholic and LDS Churches of Oakland, but all are welcome to attend as performers or as audience. All vocal and orchestra positions are volunteer only, with no paid positions. Participation is through audition only. Vocal and instrumental soloists should be prepared to provide a history of their solo performances and to audition with a song that shows their range and technique as a soloist.
Choir and Orchestra Auditions
The choir is an integral part of this oratorio. Rob Gardner has written this oratorio in a style similar to Les Miserables where there is much more interaction between the choir and soloists than a more traditional oratorio like Messiah. While the music is not overly difficult for experienced choir members, there are a few challenging parts, including some singing in Hebrew and some a challenging range for the highest sopranos and tenors. The choir music is dramatic and stunning at times.
Choir and orchestra members should also come prepared to sing or play a song that shows their technique. Choir members will be given a range check to allow placement in the appropriate choir section. Choir members must be able to learn and carry their part independently of others and commit to participate in most preparatory rehearsals, plus ALL dress rehearsals and performances. Experience singing in a choir with the ability to blend with the choir are required. Those current members of the Temple Hill Choir will also undergo a range check, placement in the choir, and be expected to commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule.
Current members of the Temple Hill Symphony are requested to confirm their participation. Additional instrumentalists will be added as necessary to ensure coverage of all required parts. Rehearsals for the Symphony members will begin in early February and will be posted on both the THSymphony.org and TempleHillEvents.com websites.
Lamb of God Staff
Alan Chipman will conduct Lamb of God for all performances again in 2012. Assistant directors, Steve Zapiain, James Chipman, and Jennifer Brown will assist with orchestra, choir, and soloist rehearsals. They will be assisted by Larry Petersen on piano and other accompanists as needed. Greg Casper is producer. The Temple Hill Cultural Arts Committee and Temple Hill Public Affairs Council will provide support through Lissa Werson and others, along with Publicity and Marketing staff for the Oakland Diocese and the American Red Cross. For more information, contact Greg Casper at greg@ccrecording.com or Alan Chipman at templechoir@hotmail.com.
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