Ken Goodenberger, Director

2012-2013 Season

 HAYDN  ~

THE CREATION

Tuesday, April 9

7:00 PM 

Faith Presbyterian Church, 
Sun City


Thursday, April 11

7:00 PM 

Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church, 
Sun City West

Join us on

Join West Valley Chorale and Maestro Ken Goodenberger, as we perform this masterpiece in English with a 19-piece orchestra and soloists:  David Topping, Baritone, Jennifer Nagy, Soprano and Tenor Erik Gustafson. The Creation (German: Die Schöpfung) is an oratorio written between 1796 and 1798 by Joseph Haydn, and considered by many to be his masterpiece. The oratorio depicts and celebrates the creation of the world as described in the biblical Book of Genesis and in Paradise Lost. Tuesday, April 9, at 7:00 PM, Faith Presbyterian Church 16000 Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City Thursday, April 11, at 7:00 PM Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church 13658 Meeker Boulevard, Sun City West Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased in advance from Chorale members, or they will be available at the door. Come share the joy of The Creation! For more information call President Earl Thomas at 623-398-7765 Welcome to our new Accompanist,  Christine Kyhn The West Valley Chorale is delighted to welcome Christine Kyhn as our Principal Accompanist for the 2012-2013 season.  Christine is a pianist, organist, composer, and educator. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Music from California State University East Bay with an emphasis in piano and organ performance. Christine also has earned the CAGO certificate from the American Guild of Organists. She has been an active music educator in CA, CO, and AZ in public and private schools, churches, and in her own studio. Christine is a Master Orff teacher, embracing an approach to elementary music education which incorporates music, language, and movement. In addition to her piano and organ skills, Christine is also a prolific composer and arranger. Her work has been performed in schools and churches in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Oregon, and Washington. Christine has composed four musicals for children, “The Far Out Incredible Trip Back to You and Me,” “The Long Road to Talahoochie,” “Suntraps” and “The Giant.” Her vocal solo arrangement based on “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” has been published with LifeWay Publishers.  Christine also is accompanist for the Carolyn Eynon Singers as well as serving as the Vocal Department Head at Rosie’s House, a music academy located in downtown Phoenix. She is often called to play for choirs, churches, and schools in the Greater Phoenix area. Christine lives in Peoria, AZ with her husband, Peter Kyhn. They have three grown children, and three beautiful granddaughters.

The West Valley Chorale, Inc.
Box 1173
Sun City , Arizona    85372

Email:  westvalleychorale@usa.net

To join us as a member, or to inquire on how you can support the chorale,
please call 623-214-2259 (Earl)

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3-12-2013