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AT FIRST-PLYMOUTH UMTHNUAISTTIECS FALL 2020 ONLINE SEASON WATCH AT ABENDMUSIK.ORG

WELCOME FROM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR TOM TRENNEY Dear friends, Who would have ever imagined that our 2020-21 Abendmusik Season, our 49th, would be quite so unique?!  But what a blessing it is to have this opportunity, even in the midst of a pandemic, to gather-- albeit virtually--- to experience music that inspires.  We feel thankful that the generous support of our concert sponsors and donors enables us to share all of our fall programming online free of charge, and all of these online events will be offered as fundraisers for local non-profits who are particularly helping those in our community suffering through this difficult time. We pray that the music you will hear will become a stream in this desert and that your experience with Abendmusik today might bring some healing and restore some hope as we all find our way in the midst of this new wilderness. We will be back together again, but, until then, we are grateful that we can share this holy ground online as we continue to find ways to enrich community and inspire collaboration in this  beautiful neighborhood. Grace and peace, Tom Trenney

MISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gathering to James Keim - President experience Rob McMaster - Vice-President music Matthew Finkner - Treasurer that inspires. Jeremy Spale - Secretary Lorrie Beadell-Love VISION Foster Collins Adrienne Dickson To enrich Ryan Dobesh community and Jessica Dussault Tracy Edgerton empower Jackie Mattingly collaboration. Jake Muhleisen Phyllis Owen Linda Schwartzkopf Pam Starr Linda Zabel STAFF Tom Trenney - Artistic Director Trey Coley - Executive Director Daniela Gonzalez - Administrative Director

RejoicesTHE WEARY WORLD CHRISTMAS WITH ABENDMUSIK Sunday | December 20 | 4 PM Open your heart to the hope and joy of the Christmas story, expressed in poetic verse and heavenly song, o ered by choir, bells, orchestra, and organ. Let heaven and nature sing! Sponsored by Lou Lau, Linda Schwartzkopf and Michael Fultz, Union Bank and Trust, and First-Plymouth Church to benefit The Food Bank of Lincoln https://www.lincolnfoodbank.org/

The Weary World Rejoices: Christmas with Abendmusik featuring Plymouth Choir Plymouth Ringers Abendmusik Chamber Orchestra Tom Trenney, Minister of Music Ariel Merivil, Associate Minister of Music Program Fantasia on \"KINGSFOLD\"- H. Dean Wagner Plymouth Ringers and Abendmusik Orchestra; Ariel Merivil, conductor

O Little Town of Bethlehem- arr. Grant Cochran

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing- arr. David Willcocks

Sussex Carol- English carol/ arr. Barlow Bradford On Christmas night all Christians sing to hear the news the angels bring. News of great joy, news of great mirth, news of our merciful King’s birth. Then why should we on earth be so sad, since our Redeemer made us glad, When from our sin he set us free, all for to gain our liberty? When sin departs before His grace, then life and health come in its place. Angels and men with joy may sing, all for to see the new-born King. All out of darkness we have light, which made the angels sing this night: “Glory to God and peace to men, now and for evermore, Amen!” The First Nowell- arr. Mack Wilberg The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the King of Israel! They looked up and saw a star, shining in the East, beyond them far. And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night. The, let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord, Who hath made heaven and earth of naught, and with His blood mankind hath bought. Wake, Awake! - WACHET AUF/ arr. F. Melius Christiansen Text: Philipp Nicolai; translation by William Cook Wake, awake, for night is flying: the watchmen on the heights are crying, Awake, Jerusalem, arise! Midnight’s solemn hour is tolling, His chariot wheels are nearer rolling; He comes; prepare, ye virgins wise. Rise up; with willing feet, go forth, the Bridegroom meet, Hallelujah! Bear through the night your well-trimmed light, speed forth the join the marriage rite. Hear Thy praise, O Lord, ascending from tongues of men and angels blending With harps and lute and psaltery. By thy pearly gates in wonder We stand and swell the voice of thunder, in bursts of choral melody: Hallelujah! No vision ever brought, no ear hath ever caught such bliss and joy: We raise the song, we swell the throng, to praise Thee ages all along. Hallelujah. O Holy Night- Adolphe Adam Ariel Merivil, tenor

We Three Kings- arr. Tom Trenney and Jeremy Bankson

O Come, All Ye Faithful- arr. David Willcocks Behold the Star!- African-American Spiritual/ arr. William Dawson Caroline Kouma, soprano; Ariel Merivil, tenor Behold the star up yonder! It us the star of Bethlehem. There was no room found in the inn, for Him who was born free from sin. The wise men came from the East, to worship Him, the Prince of Peace. A song broke forth upon the night. It is the star of Bethlehem, peace on earth, goodwill to men. Alleluia, behold the star of Bethlehem!

Go, Tell it on the Mountain- African-American spiritual/ arr. Michael Hu

Joy to the World- arr. Steven Amundson

Last Blast! WITH THE PLYMOUTH BRASS Thursday | December 31 | 7 PM We may have good reason to be happy to see 2020 go - but let's gather virtually one last time with the Plymouth Brass for their annual New Year's Eve Last Blast. Sponsored by Mary Ann and Chuck Erickson, Trey Coley and Je Lusk to benefit Abendmusik

BECOME A DONOR LEVICK LEGACY SOCIETY Your gifts help us continue a tradition of The Levick Legacy Society was founded enriching our community and inspiring during the 40th anniversary celebration collaboration even in these unusual times. to support an ongoing series of concerts Your gift, regardless of size, will be an honoring Abendmusik’s founder, Jack Levick. Contributions to this fund will be important one! Please remember Abendmusik in your planned giving and used to sponsor one concert each estate decisions. For questions regarding season that honors his legacy and vision. Abendmusik and planned giving, please call the Abendmusik office at 402.476.9933 or You can help to ensure these concerts email Executive Director Trey Coley at continue by making a special gift to the Levick Legacy Society. Whether giving [email protected]. online, by mail, or at an Abendmusik event, just specify how much of your donation you would like to go toward the Levick Legacy Society. In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of 2020-2021 Levick Legacy Society Contributors Dr. James Carr Laurel Muff Sally Buchholz Patricia Amedeo Joe & Jeanette Adams Ruth M. Christenson Scott & Mary Anderson Karen Bacon Willa Foster & Rich Jones Lorraine Beadell-Love Lorraine Beadell-Love Carrie Borchardt Nancy & Duane Burkhart Kim Hachiya Christina Buchholz Sharon & Charles Brunke Jim Hejduk Sally Buchholz Dr. John Casey Gayle Morin Dr. John Casey Charles & Gladys Chase Foster Collins David & Judith Clark Carolyn & Steve Nickel Richard & Lois Dam Cindy Clefisch Stephen & Michelle Talarico Ruth Davidson Hahn Judith Cook Hillary Doerr & Darin Engerlhart David & Patricia Crews Karin Van Deun Joseph & Renee Duggan Matthew & Ann Finkner Victoria Ehly Karen Forthmann The Nebraska Arts Council, a state Matthew & Ann Finkner Gordon & Maril Freese agency, has supported this series Susan Goodrich Susan Goodrich through its matching grants program Kathie Johnson Scott Gropp funded by the Nebraska Legislature, Dorothy Matzke Kay L. Hegler the National Endowment for the Daniel McKenzie Karen & Ross Johnson Rob McMaster & Maureen Ose Jean & John Kissler Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Corbyn & Molly Mellinger Cari A. Kreienhop Endowment. Debra Miller & James Potter Rebecca McAllister C. Richard Morris Cynthia Mohr Visit www.nebraskaartscouncil. Kathleen O’Leary Deloris I. Oltman org for information on how the Gina Paul Sharon Paden Nebraska Arts Council can assist Anne Rader & Ken Gatter Carol S. Phillips-Cole your organization, or how you can Barbara Rader Linda Shriner support the Nebraska Cultural Linda Ratcliffe Alice Sittler Russ Roberts Roxanne E. Smith Endowment. Laurie P. Smith Karen Stanley Tom Trenney & Brent Shaw Randy & Candice Wilson Karin Van Deun Delivee L. Wright Linda & Dennis Zabel

Season Underwriters Patrons Cont. Members Cont. Friends Cont. $250 to $499 $1 to $99 Conant Fund $100 to $249 Margaret Johnson Jacqueline & Alan Shaun Harner Lincoln Community Foundation Ina Luhring Mattingly Sheryl Harrington Nebraska Arts Council Edward J. Lyons Sandra Maxwell John Heineman Ruth Marie Amen Robert McMaster & Jack McKimmy Jim Hejduk Performing Arts Fund Maureen Ose Jim & Karen Miller Loretta & Jason Hellmuth First-Plymouth Church Jane & Duane Mehrens Lowell & Jane Nickolaus Victoria O’Neal David Henske Orchestra Concert James & Gail O’Hanlon Sponsor $10,000+ Phyllis Owen Frederick & Margaret Susan Kjer Hild Lorraine Lau Sue Quambusch Jason Horner Jeremy & Stacy Spale Rickers Full Concert Spreetail Chantal Incandela Sponsors $5,000+ Lois Thomas Russ Roberts Dr. John Casey Dr. Ray & Carolyn Zeisset Nila Jacobson Matthew & Ann Finkner Susan Samson Susan Sehnert Stuart Members James Ralph Johnson Union Bank & Trust $100 to $249 Carolyn Schuerman Partial Concert Kathie Johnson Sponsors $2,500+ Barbara & Bob Bartle Art Shiers Margaret Bartle & Terry Andrew Johnson Dr. Charles & Mary Ann Ralph W. Sturdy Erickson Wittler Lyn Linder Jerry Baugh Garry Timmons Trey Coley & Dr. Jeff Lusk Karen Becker Beverly & Tom Trenney Kathy Leeper Linda Schwartzkopf & James Bellman Paul Madvig Lowell Berg Karin Van Deun Michael Fultz Lora Black Teresa Matthews Elizabeth Bobenhouse Bruce Wendorff $C1o,n0d0u0c+tor's Circle Heidi Brownson Corbyn & Molly Mellinger Debra Caudill John Wolcott James & Christi Keim Foster Collins Stephanie Meredith Denny & Arlene Van Horn David & Patricia Crews Linda & Dennis Zabel Barbara Michael Tom Trenney & Brent Ryan & Erin Dobesh Judy Miller Judy Dougherty Friends Andrew Miller Benefactors Paul Dunn $1 to $99 Debra Miller & James $500 to $999 Robert A. Dunn Jessica Dussault Nancy Aden Potter Joe & Jeanette Adams Kent Eakins Debbie Aden Bruce & Nancy Mitchell Lorraine Beadell-Love Victoria Ehly Karen Bacon Jake & Britta Muhleisen Rosalind Carr Kent Eskridge & Laurie Jeremy Bankson Holly Murdoch Mike & Diane Dinnel Amanda Barker Kathleen O’Leary Wynn & Sheila Mehlhaff Smith Bryce Bartu David Pantos Frank & Lois Mills Mary Fischer Ken & Candi Bazata John Reinert Pat & Alan Riggins Gordon & Maril Freese Nancy Becker Larry & Margaret Remmers Frank & Ann Sidles Arlene Greever Jane & Eugene Boilesen Jo Riecker-Karl Elaine Hammer Karen Bowen Jennifer Rutt Patrons P.W. Handy Robert & Lynette Boyce June Ryan $250 to $499 De Lynn & Esther Hay Craig & Carla Brauer Sarah Schaffer Don & Carol Burt Jeanette Schneckloth Cherie Bayley Dori Bush Peter Schroeder Sally Buchholz Audrey Cassel Scott Bulfinch Susan Clifford Abi Shelbourn Peggy Campbell Catherine Corbet Denise Cotton Sharon Shelley Lois & Richard Dam Chase Crispin Hannah Smith Carole Curry Marjorie Snodgrass Jennifer Davidson Drew & Nick Duncan John & Donna Snowdon Ronald & Camilla Svoboda Sinda Dux Pamela Starr Sandra Fabry Nick & Diane Steinke Darrell Fluehr Laura Uridil John Foote Verjean Vannier Vannier Ashley Frevert Willa Foster & Rich Jones Louis Hurst Susan Weber Jan Gauger Marynelle Greene Ken Jensen Amy Wright Sarah Gauger Kay Hegler & Ronald Hall Susan Klein Gregg Wright Susan Goodrich Robert Hinrichs Dottie Ladman Linda Zinke Mary Graham Catherine Herbener Meg & Jim Lauerman Monica Zinke Julie Grives Michelle Zinke Susan Jacobs Johnson Victoria Lee Kim Hachiya Sondra Zinke Michael Jensen Karla Lester Ron Hall

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