Presents:
Russell Scott
Music Director
Next Stage Choir
Jeremy Matheis
Artistic Director
Choir of the Sound
Bios Personnel
Roster Show Order
The Phantom of the Opera
Music by: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by: Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe
and Mike Batt
Arranged by: Ed Lojeski
The Phantom of the Opera
Think Of Me
Angel Of Music
All I Ask Of You
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
The Point Of No Return
The Best of Bond…James Bond
Arranged by: Alan Billingsley
James Bond Theme
By: Monty Norman
The World Is Not Enough
Music by: David Arnold
Words by: Don Black
Skyfall
Words and Music by: Adele Adkins and
Paul Epworth
Goldfinger
Music by: John Barry
Lyrics by: Leslie Bricusse and
Anthony Newley
Goldeneye
Words and Music by: Bono and
Dave Evans
You Know My Name
Words and Music by: Chris Cornell and
David Arnold
Soloists: Wanda Bartkiewicz,
Stephen Davies, Simon Mitchell,
and Armin Monadi
A View to Kill
Words and Music by: John Barry and
Duran Duran
Nobody Does It Better
Music by: Marvin Hamlish
Lyrics by: Carole Bayer Sager
Live and Let Die
Words and Music by: Paul McCartney and
Linda McCartney
Both Sides Now
Words and Music by: Joini Mitchell
Arranged by: Roger Emerson
It’s a Grand Night for Singing
Music by: Richard Rodgers
Words by: Oscar Hammerstein II
Arranged by: Jerry Rubino
Getting to Know You
Music by: Richard Rodgers
Words by: Oscar Hammerstein II
Arranged by: Mac Huff
Younger Than Springtime
Music by: Richard Rodgers
Words by: Oscar Hammerstein II
Arranged by: Jeff Crull
Hairspray
Music by: Marc Shaiman
Words by: Marc Shaiman and
Scott Wittman
Arranged by: Mac Huff
Welcome to the ’60s
Soloists: Robin Ethridge,
Amanda Greenfield, and Kat Shaw
Hairspray
Soloist: Brad Moore
Good Morning Baltimore
Soloist: Llyra de la Mere
It Takes Two
Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now
Soloists: Angela Carden,
Amanda Greenfield, and Kat Shaw
I Know Where I’ve Been
Soloist: Erin Keating
You Can’t Stop the Beat
Descant: Charlotte Hotchkiss,
Raegina Weber, Robin Ethridge,
Llyra de la Mere, Alexa Shelley,
and Paige B.
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~INTERMISSION~
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The Muppets
Choral Highlights from the Movie
Arranged by: Mac Huff
Instrumental Charts by:
Ron Runyon
The Muppet Show Theme
Words and Music by: Jim Henson and
Sam Pottle
Soloist: Johanna Steen
Life’s A Happy Song
Words and Music by: Bret McKenzie
Soloists: Patrick Vilbrandt and
Lynn Andrews
Mah nà mah nà
By: Piero Umiliani
Soloist: Stephen Davies
Me Party
Words and Music by: Bret McKenzie and
Paul Roemen
Soloist: Kat Shaw
The Rainbow Connection
Words and Music by: Paul Williams and
Kenneth L. Ascher
Soloist: Armin Monadi
Banjo: Anne Fordham
Some Enchanted Evening
Music by: Richard Rodgers
Words by: Oscar Hammerstein II
Arranged by: William Stickles
Seasons of Love
Words and Music by: Jonathan Larson
Arranged by: Mac Huff
Forty-Second Street
Music by: Harry Warren
Words by: Al Dubin
Arranged by: Larry Shackley
Footloose
Music by: Kenny Loggins
Words by: Dean Pitchford and
Kenny Loggins
Arranged by: Mark Brymer
Footloose
Holding Out for a Hero
The Girl Gets Around
Let’s Hear It for the Boy
I’m Free (Heaven Helps the Man)
Almost Paradise
Mamma Mia!
Highlights from the Movie
Soundtrack
Words and Music by: Benny Anderson,
Bjorn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson
Arranged by: Mac Huff
I Have A Dream
Soloist: Kat Shaw
Mamma Mia
S.O.S
Soloist: Brad Moore
Take A Chance On Me
Soloist: Paige B.
Thank You For The Music
Soloist: Gaynor Wall
Dancing Queen
I Have A Dream
Soloist: Kat Shaw
Waterloo
Aquaris/Let the Sunshine In
Music by: Galt MacDermot
Words by: James Rado and
Gerome Ragni
Arranged by: Roger Emerson
Soloists: Joyce Rice, and Ron Runyon
Choir of the Sound Roster
*Attendance Section Leader
# Musical Section Leader
Sopranos
Christie Bastida
Debra Bebee *
Anjali Chudasama
Lorraine Currie
Llyra de la Mere
Lynn Emmert
Laura Green
Amanda Greenfield
Lori Hope
Charlotte Hotchkiss #
Cheryl Kellenberger
Stephanie Meade
Deirdre Miller
Debbie Newell
Janis Northquist
Melissa Peterson
Ali-Schreck.
Jessica Segur-Lim
Johanna Steen
Myra Tishkoff
Lisa vanHeyningen
Linda VanPelt
Colby Weber
Raegina Weber
Kari Wilson
Altos
Kristi Adams
Paige B.
Angela Carden #
Nancy Chibazakura
Tricia Clement *
Megan Collier
Jo Draper
Robin Ethridge
Anne Fordham
Linda Freeman
Rebecca Gottschalk
Jamie Henning
Shaundra Herrud
Penny Hinke
Nancy Hovis
Antonia Kelleher
Angela MacDougall
Joyce Rice
Susan Runyon
Susan Scanlon
Janet Segur
Alexa Shelley
Nancy Smith
Kathryn Swingle
MaryAnne Thiesing
Lisa Vallins
Tenors
Arthur Hotchkiss
Lee Huffman
Erin Keating
Gareth Lim
Charlie Lowther
Bob Maier
Roger Ost
Larry Rosemeyer
Ron Runyon *
Bill Schuman #
Dave Tallent
Chase Weber
Basses
Dave Abbott
Peter Brulla
Colin Fant
Alan Gage
Michael Glauner
Eric Gottschalk
David Horiuchi
Ken Keatts #
Brad Moore
Steven Pendleton
Joe Pritting *
Jeff Ricco
Mike Rosen
Daryl Smith
Patrick Vilbrandt
Chuck Weger
Joseph Wenzl
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Next Stage Choir Roster
Sopranos
Jacki Dann
Eilish Doyle
Kate Hudson
Pat Joy
Jane Lloyd
Christine Mitchell
Jean Moorhouse
Rachel Neal
Michelle O’Sullivan
Jan Price
Ann Routledge
Susan Scott
Kat Shaw
Sara Shaw
Carrie Smith
Jenny Smart
Jenny Sylvester
Julie Tindale
Gaynor Wall
Di Wrathall
Altos
Jenny Armstrong
Lynn Andrews
Sue Bithell
Ann Greenwood
Victoria MacKellar
Bernadette Morrin
Gill O’Connell
Gill Peacock
Cathy Shute
Sara Smith
Fiona Wyborn
Tenors
Wanda Bartkiewicz
Stephen Davies
Simon Mitchell
Armin Monadi
Basses
Mike Beral
Shaun Kempson
John Sylvester
Next Stage Choir, founded in 2010, is one of the UK’s most dynamic and accomplished adult choirs. Based in Marlow, St. Albans, and Aylesbury, the choir of 120+ singers is led by Russell Scott, a highly experienced and sought after Musical Director with over 45 years in the music industry.
Renowned for its professional standards and vibrant performances, Next Stage Choir has captivated audiences both locally and internationally. The choir’s repertoire spans musicals, pop, jazz, country, and light classics, delivering exceptional SATB harmonies with passion and precision.
Over the years, the choir has celebrated numerous achievements, including performing at Proms in the Park, the UK Choir Festival, an MLB baseball game in Arizona, thrilling audiences across Austria, Sweden, Germany, and the United States, and recording four studio albums. Looking ahead, the choir is thrilled to embark on an international tour to the US and Canada in 2025, followed by a performance at the prestigious Berlin Philharmonie in June.
Next Stage Choir has some exciting projects at home and is also set to return to the studio to record their fifth album, a Christmas collection, at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. These opportunities reflect the choir’s commitment to creating unforgettable musical experiences for both its members and audiences.
With its focus on high-quality performances and unique opportunities, Next Stage Choir continues to inspire and connect through the power of music.
Russell Scott
Music Director
Next Stage Choir
Russell Scott is a renowned figure in the music industry, with over 45 years of experience as a Producer, Musical Director, Singer, and Vocal Coach. Russell has earned acclaim for his artistry, with over 100,000 record sales from his four solo albums and contributions to numerous film soundtracks, opera, pop, and musical theatre recordings.
Throughout his career, Russell has performed at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, the London Palladium, Royal Festival Hall, as well as a host of international venues and arenas. He has contributed on many movies and soundtracks including the Pirates of the Caribbean and Shrek 2.
Russell’s work extends beyond the stage to large-scale projects, including producing and directing events that bring together performers of all levels. He is the founder of the UK Choir Festival, a highly regarded event, offering workshops and performances that inspire singers and directors alike.
Russell has been Musical Director of Next Stage Choir since its formation in 2010 and strives to create incredible and unqiue opportunties for its membership.
Russell has produced shows, working alongside industry figures Tim Rice, Don Black and Stephen Schwartz and Leslie Bricusse, including a major tour of Godspell following a sell-out performance in London’s West End.
As a vocal coach and mentor, Russell works with clients ranging from aspiring performers to seasoned professionals, helping them refine their craft and achieve their goals. His dedication to vocal health and his expertise in Musical Theatre and Classical technique have solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the industry.
Russell Scott’s unwavering passion for music and education continues to inspire performers at all levels. Through his extensive expertise and dedication, he continues to make a profound and lasting impact on the world of vocal performance and musical excellence.
Jeremy D. Matheis
Artistic Director
Choir of the Sound
Conductor, vocal coach and vocalist, Jeremy D. Matheis has been the Artistic Director for Choir of the Sound since March, 2011. Using an energetic and unique approach to teaching vocal technique, Jeremy has quickly gained recognition for his work with choral ensembles. He is based in Seattle, Washington and his experience in music is broad, embracing conducting, barbershopping, teaching, singing and Church music. He received his B.A. in Music from Trinity Christian College while pursuing advanced studies in voice pedagogy and conducting. Jeremy then relocated to Seattle for graduate study at the University of Washington to work with Dr. Geoffrey Boers and Abraham Kaplan while acquiring vocal instruction with Gregory Carroll. He then joined the St. Mark’s Compline Choir in 2006 and was able to learn from and sing for its founding Director, Dr. Peter R. Hallock.A man with diverse musical interests and talents, Mr. Matheis was the previous Director of Music at Bothell United Methodist Church, where he directed the Chancel Choir, Chant Choir, Bell Choir, and Worship Ensemble, overseeing an eclectic music department with voice and instrumental ensembles for all ages. Previously he was Director of Music at Sand Point Community United Methodist Church. He was also recently Director of the Seattle SeaChordsmen, a Barbershop chorus in the Barbershop Harmony Society, helping them achieve the distinction of Most Improved Chorus at the 2010 Division II Competition. Before joining Choir of the Sound, Jeremy was the Artistic Director/Conductor for the Cascade Foothills Chorale in Enumclaw from 2007-2010. Mr. Matheis’ work as a teaching conductor has brought him increased distinction, focusing on building technique through increased knowledge and engagement. Singers appreciate the freshness he brings to familiar music and the way in which he connects with his choir using his natural, infectious energy.
In addition to an expanding conducting career, Jeremy continues to sing weekly and is the Associate Director of The Compline Choir at Saint Mark’s Cathedral. He is also a Festival Co-Chair for the Greater Seattle Choral Consortium’s biennial festival, Seattle Sings!
Jeremy lives in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle with his husband Jeffrey Ricco, who also sings in many of his choirs.
Anjali Chudasama
Associate Director
Choir of the Sound
Conductor, educator, and vocalist, Anjali Chudasama, is passionate about developing identity and connecting with the community through music. She is currently a second-year in the Masters of Music in Choral Conducting program at the University of Washington, where she conducts the Treble Choir, assistant conducts the Chamber Singers, and is a teaching assistant for music history classes. Before moving to Seattle, she was an active performer and conductor in the Chicagoland area, particularly centered in the intersection between music education, choral music, and community music making. Serving as Honors Conductor and subsequently Guest Conductor for special projects for the Wheaton College Concert Choir, Anjali was able to participate in the creative and logistical planning for several interdisciplinary projects such as “FEAST”, “Singing the Reformation: the Polychoral Works of Michael Praetorius”, and “The Big Sing”, as well as serving as the organizer and director for the Chicago Weekend of musical outreach and continuing the WCCC musical relationship with the Sheridan Correctional Facility.An educator by trade and by heart, Anjali has taught Choir, Music History and Appreciation, and Multicultural Musical Intersections in classrooms with students of all ages from K-5, to middle school and high school, to a community treble choir in the Chicagoland area, striving to utilize a student-centered and equity-based pedagogical approach. She has also performed as an active Mezzo-Soprano soloist, chamber musician, and symphonic chorister to feed her love of the vocal instrument, and teaches voice lessons to students of all ages. In Seattle, she has sought to continue that work by helping to revitalize the UW Sings undergraduate choral department, growing numbers and organizing the capstone project, “Se Oye Mi Voz”, a collaboration with artists and non-profit organizations to tell the stories of female entrepreneurs in Honduras. Anjali hopes to continue to serve the Seattle community through her work as Associate Director of the Choir of the Sound, joining this organization’s work in diverse programming and community involvement.
Avery Groenmann
Collaborative Pianist
Choir of the Sound
Avery Groenmann began accompanying at the tender age of 13. With extensive training and a lifetime of experience in both piano and voice, he prides himself on his musical versatility. A graduate of Shoreline Community College with a degree in Piano Performance, he currently works as Staff Accompanist for the Shoreline Voice Department. He also acts as Music Director for local high school drama productions (including Shorecrest High School’s Into the Woods and Les Miserables among others), as well as choral accompanist for Terrace View Presbyterian Church.Avery particularly enjoys musical collaboration, and is very grateful for this opportunity!
CHOIR OF THE SOUND PERSONNEL:
Artistic Director:
Jeremy D. Matheis
Associate Director:
Anjali Chudasama
Collaborative Pianist:
Avery M. Groenmann
Office Personnel:
Tami Horiuchi – Office Admin
Janet Segur – Office Manager
Composer in Residence:
Jeff Crull
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
President: Eric Gottschalk
Vice President: Shaundra Herrud
Treasurer: Jo Draper
Secretary: Angela MacDougall
Trustees:
Linda Freeman, Rebecca Gottschalk,
Jamie Henning, Charlotte Hotchkiss,
Ken Keatts, Ali-Schreck.,
Bill Schuman, Johanna Steen,
Raegina Weber, Chuck Weger
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INSTRUMENTALISTS:
Guitar: Demarcus Baysmore
Bass: Scott Swanberg
Drums: Alec Wilmart
Trumpets: Samantha Boshnack
and Al Keith
Trombone: Dan Wolch
Saxophone: Tyler Rogers
Synthesizer: Jenni Monillas
and Ron Ronyon
Percussion: Robin Ethridge,
Janet Segur
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PRODUCTION:
Team: Rebecca Gottschalk- chair,
Shaundra Herrud, Lee Huffman,
Jeff Ricco, Janet Segur,
Jessica Segur-Lim, Ali-Schreck.
Stage Manager:
Janet Segur
Costumes:
Jessica Segur-Lim – coordinator,
Kari Wilson
Trailer and Riser Crew:
Lee Huffman – coordinator
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TECHNOLOGY/ONLINE SHOW:
Videographer:
Markdavin Obenza – Scribe Studios
Sound assistants:
Ron Runyon, Chuck Weger
Video Slides and Ending Credits:
Janet Segur
Rehearsal Streaming Hosts:
Lee Huffman – coordinator:
Ali-Schreck., Janet Segur, Chuck Weger
Zoom Rehearsal Hosts:
Janet Segur, Lee Huffman, Peter Brulla
Rehearsal Video Production:
Janet Segur
YouTube Channel Manager:
David Horiuchi
Crowdstack, Inc. –
COTS Message Board Host:
Lori Hope – manager
Website maintenance:
Lee Huffman www.choirofthesound.org
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MARKETING AND PUBLICATIONS:
Team: Linda Freeman- chair,
Peter Brulla, David Horiuchi,
Tami Horiuchi, Gareth Lim
Graphic Designer:
Katherine Howell-Kiser
Printed Program Design:
Janet Segur
QR Program Design:
Lee Huffman
Social Media:
David Horiuchi
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FRONT OF HOUSE:
Volunteer Coordinator:
Ken Keatts
Ticket Manager:
Tami Horiuchi
Ticket Booth:
Tami Horiuchi, Wendy Hawley,
Azure Clarke
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Rehearsal MP3s and CDs:
Mike Rosen
Instrumentalist Charts:
Ron Runyon, Derek Tilton
Music rehearsal space:
Bothell United Methodist Church
COTS storage:
Terrace View Presbyterian Church
Performance Facility:
Everett Performing Arts Center
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Special thanks to all
our choir members’ families,
volunteers, and wonderful
patrons for your continued support!
We could not have produced
this show without you!
This show is supported in part by
Arts Fund
ArtsWa – Washington Arts
Commission Grant
The Arts Cultural Facilities
4Culture – Sustained Support
The Cultural Development
Authority of King County
and the
Individual and Corporate donors of
Choir of the Sound
Performance Copyright © 2025
Choir of the Sound and
Next Stage Choir