Rosemary Thomson, conductor
Garry Gable
Donny Parenteau
And other special guests!
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re ready to celebrate it!
Maestro Rosemary Thomson joins the SSO and her dear friend Garry Gable who reprises his fantastic narration of the Grinch Who Stole Christmas.
We’re thrilled to have fiddler and singer-songwriter Donny Parenteau making his SSO debut with some Christmas cheer!
We’re sure your heart will grow three sizes this show!
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The Program
Holiday Pops
with the Grinch!
Rosemary Thompson, conductor
Donny Parenteau
Gary Gable, narrator
University Chorus and Aurora Voce
Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
A Christmas Festival
Leroy Anderson
Silent Night
Donny Parenteau
Arr. Paul Suchan
I love Christmas
Donny Parenteau
Arr. Paul Suchan
A Child’s Christmas in Wales
Gary Fry
~Intermission~
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
Mel Torme and Robert Wells
Arr. Bob Lowden
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Albert Hague
Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson
The Artists
Garry Gable
Garry Gable has enjoyed a performing career that has taken him across Canada and into the USA and China in all types of classical music, musical theater, drama, television, radio,…
Donny Parenteau
Donny Parenteau is a proud Métis Country Music artist & was born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Donny’s Saskatchewan Metis heritage goes all the way back to Louis Riel…
Rosemary Thomson, conductor
Conductor Rosemary Thomson has proven herself as a highly skilled musician with experience in conducting a wide variety of repertoire and programming innovative audience-centred presentations. Rosemary is currently in her…
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This concert also includes:
Horn – Stacey Mortemson-Spokes
Trumpet – Dean McNeill, Adam Streisel
Percussion – Andra Wist
Keyboard – Michelle Aalders, Kerry Agnew
Aurora Voce
Dr. Jennifer Lang, conductor
Derek Cameron
John Cody
Emily Coupal
Jillian Cyca
Heidi Dick
Max Eyre-Wilkins
Sarah Haugen
Andrea Johnson
Alicia Kehrig
Jordan Kornelsen
Justin La
Elise Parsonage
Amy Rybinski
Britni Shingoose
Vita Skvairson
Breann Steckler
Danielle Strong
Heather Wood
University
Dr. Jennifer Lang, conductor
Gloria Boerma
Eric Boulter
Esther Casey
Vivian Ducharme
Joanne Ens
Emmanuella Evangeline Esseku
Sonja Gabruch
William Hampton
Fiona Haynes
Alanna Hoesgen
Anne-Marie Hughes
Andrea Johnson
Astrid Johnson
Emily Jung
Meera Kachroo
Violet Kennedy
Gwynn Ketel
Crystal Ketel
Michelle LaBrash
Cathy LaFleche
Chelsea Lai
Kathleen Linn
Sarah Longstaff
Adele Longstaff
Colin McQuillan
Deborah Miket
Cory Neudorf
Nicholas Nguyen
Kristin Ottenbreit
Diane Peters
Michiko Sawa
Valerie Stacey
Adrienne Vandenberg
Mardell Vols
Special Thanks
Thanks to the Saskatoon Concert Band for the use of their crotales.
Thanks to the University of Saskatchewan Music Department for the use of their crotales.
Program Notes
Gary Fry, composer
Gary Fry is an Emmy-winning composer, arranger, producer, conductor, and music educator. He has crafted music for recordings, films, commercials, publication, and live performance. Significant credits include his work as…
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss, born Theodor Seuss Geisel, was a beloved American author and illustrator famous for his iconic children’s books. He was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and…
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” was published in 1957 and quickly became a holiday classic. The story revolves around the Grinch, a grouchy and mean creature who despises…
Albert Hague, composer
Albert Hague (born Albert Marcuse; October 13, 1920 – November 12, 2001) was a German-American composer, songwriter, and actor. He is best known for his work in musical theatre and…
Christmas Festival
Christmas Festival is a delightful medley arranged by the American composer Leroy Anderson. Anderson blends light classical music with popular and folk elements. He created Christmas Festival as a celebration…
A Child’s Christmas in Wales
A Child’s Christmas in Wales is a poetic and nostalgic work by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Thomas grew up in Wales during the early 20th century. The piece takes us…
Join us in the Lobby
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