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thurlow&kathey spurrAND THE CMI MICHIGAN/OHIO CONCERT CHOIR

if you have ever dreamed......of being involved in a full-scale musical extravaganza, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Singers ages 17 and older are invited to join. For more about the CMI CONCERT CHOIR (www.cmichoir.org) or Miss Kathey’s Academy for the Performing Arts (misskatheysacademy.com)

Email us at info@thurlowspurr.com or call 407-473-0313.

REHEARSAL INFORMATION JOIN DATE: Saturday, December 9, 2017, 12:00 – 4:00 pm

Registration, Lunch & Orientation: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • Rehearsal: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmOptional join date: Saturday, January 13, 2018, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Rehearsal Location: Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48151

Miss Kathey’s Academy for the Performing Arts is accepting a limited number of students for the 2018 year. Go to www.misskatheysacademy.com to register! Miss Kathey’s Academy for the Performing Arts classes will emphasize the assortment of styles that are seen on Broadway. Classes will include Stage Movement,

Voice, Drama, Musical Theater, Tap, and Ballet. Summer Boot Camp: An intense workshop which combines training in acting, voice and dance – the triple

threat - will be held in July and August. “The Final Edge”, a finishing school that will develop your child’s social and professional skills. Our youth today need to understand the guidelines for social interactions.

We will not only equip them to succeed in today’s global marketplace, but they will enjoy a greater level of confidence that will carry them throughout their lifetime. Developing skills and manners, increase

confidence and the art of communication from the playground to the boardroom, Miss Kathey’s students are a cut above!

O ur dear friends,

Thank you for coming!

Welcome to the celebration of our 45th year.Some have said, “It is the start that stops most people.”

Our start was pretty simple and very inauspicious. It all began in a church parking lot on a hot 4th of July. The crowd was huge and sat in lawn chairs, spread blankets on the ground or stood. But we sang and played out hearts out…and people wanted more.

Since that first concert we have taken Music to Russia, Finland, Israel…we published choral books, made CD’s and DVD’s and TV specials and too many things to include here and now.

But we did start and we are here tonight because people like you have supported our special brand of productions and made it possible for us to meet your invited friends.

We have never allowed our fears to hold us back from pursuing our hopes and dreams.

Just a few short years ago we birthed Miss Kathey’s Academy for the Performing Arts. This

marvelous school now has branches in St. Louis and Branson, MO., with more to come. We believe that building great youth is better than mending them. Our special thanks to all our special friends who faithfully help to underwrite these kids at Miss Kathey’s Academy. You will see them today…and perhaps then you will want to become a part of the support system that makes all of this possible. You may wonder what drives us onward.

Every day we set our minds on the 10 “P’s” for success.

Plan Purposefully. Plant Profusely. Prepare Prayerfully. Proceed Positively. Pursue Persistently.

The world tends to step aside for those who know where they are going. Come along with us.

Most Warmly,

Thurlow &Kathey Spurr

programThe Innkeeper ........................................................................................................................................ Jody MarvinMother Mary .................................................................................................................................Paula Ross-DurowShammuah, a shepherd .............................................................................................................................Rob MillsJedidiah, a shepherd .............................................................................................................................Jack EdlingZadok, a shepherd ............................................................................................................................... Scott AdamsEzra, a shepherd ................................................................................................................................. Barry JohnsonPeter, the disciple ...................................................................................................................................Terry BarnesSerena, the woman at the well ..........................................................................................................Beverly FinchTalitha ........................................................................................................................................................ Angie MillsMary Magdalene ................................................................................................................................. Kathey SpurrPhineas, a former lame man ...................................................................................................... Lennie BrousseauBlind Bartimaeus ....................................................................................................................................... Terry NorrisJohn, the disciple ...................................................................................................................................Ron SalvnerBarabbas ............................................................................................................................................ Steve NormanHannah............................................................................................................................................... Shari StephensLucius, a Roman soldier .................................................................................................................... Quran Karriem Naomi .................................................................................................................................................Kristin Burdette

TOWNSPEOPLEAdam Barber, Terry Barnes, Shayna Brewer, Kristin Burdette, Debby Dutcher, Jack Edling, Beverly Finch, Lizzy Finch, Carolann Flood, Cynthiana Flood, Emma Greco, Cathy Jones, Cheyne Middleton, Nadine Norman, Vickey Priest, Jonah Priest, Kevin Stephens, Kathey Spurr, Maddie Mae Spurr, Cathy Winowiecki

PRINCIPAL DANCERSKailyn Grant, Lydia Field, Kelly LaBrie, Lydia Mendel, Kaycee White

Hosanna DancersLizzy Finch, Carolann Flood, Amanda Norman, Emily Mills, Hope Priest, Alexandria Rogers, Adrianna Spear, Linnea Schultz, Maddie Mae Spurr, Joy Welch

SYNOPSIS

Act III takes place at the expanded and improved Bethlehem Inn where there is a reunion celebrating Jesus’ birthday. This reunion takes place five years after Jesus was crucified and rose again.

Invited guests were not only those who were at the Inn the night of Jesus’ birth but a host of people whose lives were touched and transformed because of His life and ministry. They came from everywhere with their children and families to sing and tell of the things that happened the night Christ was born, and to remember the days and years that followed which changed the entire world. Come with us now, back to the little town of Bethlehem and experience… A Night to Remember.

ACT I

Big Band Medley ................................................................................................................................. The CMI CastWe Need a Little Christmas ...............................................................................................................The CMI ChoirSanta Claus is Coming to Town .......................................................... The Ensemble & Miss Kathey’s Academy

featuring Rick Everitt & The CMI Brass Jingle Bells Collage ..............................................................The CMI Choir & Ensemble featuring MKA TappersRudolf, The Red-Nosed Reindeer ................................The Ensemble featuring Miss Kathey’s Academy TeensLittle Drummer Boy ...................................... The CMI Cast featuring Butch O’Brien & Miss Kathey’s AcademyHappy Birthday, Jesus ...............................................................Miss Kathey’s Academy featuring Mattie MillerO Holy Night ...................................................................................................................................... The Mills FamilyThat Little Baby ................................................................................................................................. The Mills Family

ACT II

Christmas Decades Medley ........................................................................The CMI Cast with soloist Terry Norris

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ACT IIIA Night to Remember

Bethlehem ...........................................................................................................................................The CompanyCome and Worship ............................................................................................................................The CompanyGlory to God in the Highest ............................................ The Shepherds, the Brotherhood and The CompanyMary, Did You Know? .........................................................................................................................The CompanyHe Touched Me ................................................................................................ Serena, Talitha, Mary MagdaleneHosanna ..............................................................................................................................................The CompanyI Worship You with I Exalt Thee ..........................................................................................................The CompanyWe Are the Reason .....................................................................................................Hannah and the CompanyBehold the Lamb ................................................................................................................................The CompanyI’ve Just Seen Jesus ................................................Shammuah, a shepherd and his family and The CompanyGod Gave the Song .....................................................................................................Naomi and The CompanyAmen .......................................................................Shammuah, a shepherd and his family and The Company

CAST OF CHARACTERS(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

Mayor of Bethlehem .........................................................................................................................Dave DunhamRebecca, a young girl .....................................................................................................................Peyton Adams

THE CMI TWEENZ Peyton Adams, Charli Cook, Chloe Dutcher, Evan Evans Jr., Dorothy Evans, Cynthiana Flood, Rachel

Haglund, Aurora Hartson, Harmony Husbands, Sophia Madden, Carly Meeker, Matilda Jane

Miller, Gracie Oliver, Nicolas Welch, Ruth Welch, Janellyn Woo, Amanda Zamieski

THE CMI BRASSTrumpets:

Rick Everitt, DirectorCliff Lewis, Coordinator

James Hocker, Jr.Keith VarholTrombones:James Cain

Joshua KepiechRichard McCallBryant McGee

Patrick J. Thompson

THE CMI DANCE COMPANYKailyn Grant, Lydia Field,

Elizabeth Finch, Carolann Flood, Kelly LaBrie, Lydia

Mendel, Maddie Mae Spurr, Kaycee White

ACCOMPANISTRichard Field, III

performersFEATURED PERFORMERSanta Claus ..............................................Jody Marvin

ENSEMBLEScott Adams, Adam Barber, Kristen Burdette, Terry Barnes, Michele Dobreff, Debby Dutcher, Jack Edling, Dale Harrison, Beverly Finch, Jim Fort, Barry Johnson, Phyllis Koutsoubos, Debbie Leach, Marcella Mackey, Lydia Mendel, Cheyne Middleton, Levi Mills, Jacob Mills, Amanda Norman, Nadine Norman, Terry Norris, Jonah Priest, Vickey Priest, Paula Ross-Durow, Kevin Stephens, Shari Stephens, Quran Karriem, Lynette Stanford, Teresa Tone, Gaye White

THE CMI KIDZShayna Brewer, Colin Cook, Danny Evans, Reese Houghton, Christian Meeker, Maiya Middleton, Timothy Middleton, Gavin Morse, Andrew McGee, Noah McGee, Abigail Welch, Susann Welch, Jacquelyn Woo

THE CMI GIRLZJessie Arbour,

Kristin Burdette, Seven Evans,

Lydia Field, Elizabeth Finch, Carolann Flood, Courtney Friskey,

Kailyn Grant, Emma Greco, Haven Husbands, Sydney Jones, Ashley King, Kelly LaBrie, Hali

Madden, Hannah Marvin, Lydia Mendel, Emily Mills, Amanda Norman, Hannah Priest, Hope Priest, Alexandria Rogers, Kat Sackinger, Lindsay Schnute,

Linnea Schultz, Adrianna Spear, Maddie Mae Spurr, Joy-Anna Welch, Kaycee White

THE CMI BOYZGriffin Adams, Adam Barber, Peter J. Falk, Caleleb Jenkins, Josiah Karriem, Camden Maccagnone,

Dima Machovec, Cheyne Middleton, Jacob Mills, Levi Mills, Joshua Norman, Jonah Priest

memorials1. Dr. George Andrews2. Russell Bradford3. Henry & Ruth Bos4. Earl & Velma Callison5. Floyd & Anna Christen6. Glenn Diehm7. John Lennin Dobreff8. Clarence & Lillie DuBois9. Ed & Lois Geer10. Mary Ellen Gibbins11. Betty Gratz12. Marion Grimm13. Judith K. Kindel14. Raymond N Koutsoubos15. Brett Luna16. Esther Luna17. Channing Rummel18. Don Penoyer19. Harold A. Pifer20. Jack G. Ross21. Ray & Grace Slaton22. Raymond Slaton23. Stan Swonger24. Marion Spurr25. Vernon Spurr26. David Lee Tomilenko27. Robert Tripp28. Geraldine Wagner29. Michael Wagner

For 5 years, The Rob Mills Family traveled the country to sing for thousands of people. In that time, they saw countless numbers of people come to the life changing touch of Jesus Christ. At the start of 2017, Rob and his two sons decided to begin a new chapter in their careers. Rob, Levi, and Jacob now travel and perform as The Sound. Be sure to come by their merchandise table to get your copy of The Sound’s new Christmas project Oh, The Wonder and visit www.thesound.org for their upcoming concert schedule. The entire Mills Family is thrilled to be a part of this fantastic program once again. “From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!” -Rob Mills

In one of his latest endeavors, he has created one of unique and incredible anthologies of the worlds most beloved and enduring music called The Thurlow Spurr Collection. Arranged for concert piano and orchestra it is a unique collection of the world’s greatest and most loved hymns, love songs, Broadway hits and classical pieces, as well as the finest patriotic and Christmas music.

Thurlow Spurr is a man dedicated to working for the Kingdom of God. A man of great passion, known not only for his musical prowess, but also for his motivational skills, he continues to captivate audiences the world over with an infectious enthusiasm for his craft, his flair for dramatic stage direction and his dedication to a higher standard of excellence and presentation.

However, Spurr contends that his greatest accomplishment is personal. Today Thurlow lives in Orlando, Florida and is happily married to Kathey, an accomplished vocalist, pianist and constant companion. They are blessed with a 17-year-old daughter, Maddie Mae.

KATHEY GRATZ SPURRCO-PRODUCER/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Miss Kathey, as she is fondly called by her students is originally from Bluffton, Ohio, and holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Music Degrees in vocal

performance. She has been a featured soloist in oratorios, operas, musicals and contemporary

Christian music. She has toured extensively

throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and the Orient with the show group Common Ground who frequently appeared on national television, in Las Vegas and on several USO tours. She has made special appearances with Bob Hope, Roy Clark, David

Copperfield, Danny Thomas, Johnny Cash, Phyllis Diller, Joan Rivers, and Jay Leno, and has sung for Presidents Ford and Reagan.

While living in Nashville she taught private vocal and piano instruction. Kathey was also a studio demo singer and achieved success in commercial jingle work. She acted in national television commercials for Holiday Inn, Ladies Mennen Speed Stick, Century 21, Avon and American Beauty Cosmetics, to name a few. Kathey also entertained at the Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel and the Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville.

Kathey has been the Musical Director for City Road United Methodist Church in Nashville as well as directed church choirs in Gulf Shores, Alabama. She has conducted clinics in performance and acting techniques at colleges and universities around the country including Anderson College in Indiana and Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma. She has also taught voice at the University of Mobile in Alabama.

In 2012, with her husband, Thurlow Spurr, she co-produced and directed 22 concerts with Grammy and Dove award winning artists Sandi Patty, Larnelle Harris and Dino.

With over 30 years of performing, producing and directing experience, Kathey is co-producer of the CMI Concert Choir and directs The Thurlow Spurr Singers, The CMI Girlz, The Kidz, The Tweenz, and The Boyz Collaborating with Janeen Livings and Brittany Smith, professional choreographers; she has designed the choreography this year.

Miss Kathey’s Academy for the Performing Arts is dedicated to developing and training Godly character in today’s youth. Miss Kathey’s Academy has locations in MI/OH, Branson and St. Louis, Missouri.

directorsTHURLOW SPURRPRODUCER/DIRECTOR

The word “legendary” is often used too generously these days. To be considered legendary, a musician needs to build a practical and enduring body of work – a work that continues to influence people over the years. In this instance, “legendary”

is the perfect word to describe Thurlow Spurr. When one person can lay claim to a resume of producing and directing over 20,000 live shows (from the U.S. to North Korea, South Korea, the Kremlin in Russia, and several trips to Israel) in 50 years, as well as produce over 100 audio and video recordings and command performances for four U.S. Presidents--Nixon, Carter, Ford, and Reagan-- it becomes quite clear the incredible impact Thurlow Spurr has made on the gospel music industry.

In 1959, he created a traveling gospel group called The Spurrlows. The Spurrlows became so popular and renowned for their ability to communicate that the Chrysler Corporation hired them to represent Chrysler in over 3,000 concerts worldwide. The Spurrlows were just the first of many traveling groups formed by Thurlow himself. In the past five decades, he has assembled over 50 different groups for road shows around the world.

He has been connected with booking and management for well-known artists in the Christian music field such as Dino, Karen Wheaton and Larnelle Harris. Still represented by Spurr, Larnelle Harris

continues to travel the world as one of the premier vocalists of our generation. Thurlow’s contributions and achievements vary from Musical Director for the annual Dove Awards to Producer of dozens of award–winning television specials, as well as hundreds of daily and weekly television shows. He has produced shows such as The Bob Hope Special - NBC Television Network, The Readers’ Choice Awards Show, The Charisma 15th Anniversary Special, as well as shows for Eastern Airlines, American Motors, Busch Gardens, Hershey Park and Sea World. He has also produced award-winning Christmas specials for television: Let Heaven and Nature Sing, America’s Young Majority, Dino’s Piano Praise, and Larnelle Live.

Thurlow has been the Minister of Music at the Salem Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the First Church of the Nazarene in Detroit, Michigan, Calvary Assembly in Orlando, Florida and Metro Church in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Maddie Mae Spurr (Tap) is a junior in High School at The Classical School in Orlando, Florida. She has been dancing since the age of three at Art from the Heart Dance Studios, the dance studio that provides dancers for

Disney World and The Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Florida. She has trained in ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theater jazz and tap. Along with teaching tap at Miss Kathey’s Academy in all three locations, she is also employed as a Tap Instructor at the Art from the Heart Studio. Maddie Mae enjoys photography and writing; her blog, ‘whoismaddie’ is at whoismaddie.com.

Pastor Stephen Norman (Drama) has a B.B.A. from Eastern Michigan University, and a Masters of Divinity Degree from Western Theological Seminary. He has been involved in locate theatre productions and most recently, performing in “I Promise”, a

film production for Pocket Parables. Steve served for five years as the Director of “Acts of Apostles”, a large high school drama team where he taught drama classes and clinics, directed plays, and took the teens on drama tours during the summer months. He also served for two years as Director of Drama at Canton Community Church. Having served as a pastor for 20 years, Steve is currently pastor of Crossroads Church in Livonia, Michigan. He continues to have a passion for drama and its importance in the process of communicating God’s word and is excited to be a part of the teaching staff of Miss Kathey’s Academy.

Nadine Norman (Wardrobe Mistress) has been involved with CMI for the past 10 years and currently coordinates costumes for Miss Kathey’s Academy in all three locations. In high school, she toured parts of the United States

with a 50-voice choir. During college, she sang and travelled throughout MI, OH, and Ontario, Canada with Sonlife, a YFC musical group and assisted with “Acts of Apostles”, a large high

school drama team. For 25 years, Nadine has directed praise & worship bands, has sung with praise teams and currently directs the Youth Worship Team at Crossroads Church in Livonia. She loves to express her love for God through worship and music, and serving others and enjoys the fact that being a part of Miss Kathey’s Academy allows her to combine those passions together in one place.

Butch O’Brien (Percussion) Butch O’Brien’s love of percussion began at the age of nine when his family joined the Salvation Army Church in Royal Oak, Michigan. His exposure to the music of the Salvation Army Church, particularly percussion,

brass, and performance, were a stepping stone to a lifelong appreciation of music. Butch met Thurlow Spurr in the early 70’s and was recruited as the percussionist for the July 1972 Freedom Celebration. He subsequently joined CMI as a Spurrlow percussionist for four years. Butch has coached a high school drumline for 15 years; teaches private percussion lessons and has performed with various artists including gospel singer Larnelle Harris, Pat Boone, Roy Clark, and a day of studio work with Bob Seger. Butch resides in Clawson, Michigan with his wife Betsy. They have two married children and their first grandchild arrived in the Spring.

Vickey Priest (Area Coordinator) Vickey Priest has been working with children in various capacities for over 30 years. She attended Eastern Michigan University where she earned a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, as well as a Master’s in Early Childhood

Education. She has been teaching for ten years now, and is currently teaching second grade at Village Oaks Elementary in the Novi Community School District. She also serves as the VBS Director and Children’s Elementary Coordinator at her home church of Brighton Christian Church. She has been performing with the CMI Choir for the past eight years and she now finds her two passions, pouring Jesus into children and singing, coming together in this position.

Brittany Everitt Smith (Choreographer) is a graduate of the University of Miami with a BFA in Musical Theater. She is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and hip hop. Choreography credits include: Hello Dolly, Annie,

Music Man, Oklahoma, Beauty and the Beast, and Cinderella, as well as Show Choir and competitive dance teams. Ms. Smith is the Production Manager for The Snug Theatre in Marine City. Performance credits upcoming December production of Mame. She has also directed The 39 Steps and include “Irene” in Hello Dolly, “Agnes” in I Do! I Do!, “Mrs. Bennet” in Pride and Prejudice the Musical, “June” in Sander’s Family Christmas, and four summers as a Burning Hills Singer in the Medora Musical. You can also see her as “Gooch” in the choreographed Hello Dolly and Gypsy.

Beverly Finch (Voice, Theory) is a graduate of Asbury College, Wilmore, Kentucky with a B.A. in Voice Performance; she received a Master of Music from Michigan State University, emphasis in choral

conducting with additional training in voice and piano. She performed with Arts Chorale of East Lansing; served as music director for Hello Dolly’ with Lansing Civic Players. Beverly has also appeared in business training videos through local modeling/acting agencies. She teaches private piano and voice lessons; choir & instrumental accompanist for Perry & Morrice Public Schools. She has served as a church choir director, musician and soloist. She is active in her church, Abundant Grace Faith Church, as a musician, choir member, worship team and soloist. Beverly and her daughter Lizzy enjoy performing together in CMI.

Debby Dutcher (Voice, Colorguard) is the Director of Choirs at Perry Public Schools in Perry, Michigan. She received her Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education at Michigan State University and completed her Master’s Degree

in the Art of Teaching from Marygrove College. Deborah began her teaching career at Perry Elementary, in 1994, as their elementary music teacher. In 2010, she became the Director of Choirs for Perry. Her students regularly receive first division ratings at District Choir Festivals. Mrs. Dutcher has performed in Community Theater, and is the Colorguard Instructor/Choreographer for the Perry Marching Band.

Gaye White (Bible Study Teacher) earned her Bachelor of Elementary Education Degree and special education certifications from Eastern Michigan University. Her master’s degree in education is from Michigan State University. In her 30+ years of

teaching, Gaye has taught all ages from 0-68. Currently, she teaches third grade in the Warren Woods School District in Warren, Michigan. For the past three years, Gaye has sung with the CMI Michigan/Ohio Concert Choir. She loves teaching the Kidz about Jesus and His love.

miss katheysACADEMY FOR THE

PERFORMING ARTS STAFF

MISS KATHEY’S ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IS PROUD TO PRESENT

“THE ANGEL PROGRAM!”

A theater “ANGEL” is someone who invests in the life of a child. If you or someone you know is interested in being a Miss Kathey’s Academy Angel Sponsor, please fill out the enclosed information and mail to:

Miss Kathey’s Academy International Headquarters116 E. Harding StreetOrlando, FL 32806PH: 407.473.0313www.misskatheysacademy.com

GO ON... BE AN ANGEL

• Each contributor will receive their name on the donor page of our Souvenir Program along with donor specific benefits.

• Your contribution will help us train a new generation of performers who otherwise would not be able to participate.

• Remember that Miss Kathey’s Academy for the Performing Arts is an educational not for profit 501 (c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

• Your contribution will be a visual and vital way to give back to our community.

MISSIONSTATEMENT

Miss Kathey’s Academy for the Performing Arts is dedicated to

building Godly character in today’s youth through training in the arts and

by producing wholesome family entertainment, all of which reflect

Christian values.

Miss Kathey’s Acade- my for the Performing Artsmiss katheys‘

Theater Angel (minimum gift of $10,000)Thurlow & Kathey SpurrAnonymous

Diamond Angel (minimum gift of $5,000) Tim Yoder

Platinum Angel (minimum gift of $2,500) Betty Slaton

Gold Angel (minimum gift of $1,000) Mary BarrDeborah Houston-GaiterQuran & Tracey KarriemDave & Fon Lyke

Silver Angel (minimum gift of $500) Gwen & Terry BarnesJack EdlingRichard GratzPatricia Haupt

Bronze Angel (minimum gift of $250)Cathy & John DuBoisRebecca McInnesJanice CallisonJessica RichardsBill & Lori SchergerRosemarie Vavrik

Guardian Angel (minimum gift of $100)Paul BrownBetty DiehmCarolyn MartinVickey PriestBarbara ThomasLoren & Carolyn CasselDale & Kathe HarriosnTeresa ToneBeverly FinchTerry & Melinda NorrisKaren BagleyRon & Nancy SalvnerAimee SeilerKevin & Shari StephensVicki SpurrKim CollinKaye HugginsEverett & Pat Norton

Miss Kathey’s Academy produces a full-length Broadway-style musical and is one of the most

affordable quality musical performance schools in the country. In the morning, the students rotate with their group to a variety of theater classes including dance, drama, and voice taught by qualified and caring instructors. After lunch, they play exciting theater games, drill in dance and stage movement class and then come together with all the students for a showcase rehearsal.

All students perform in the musical theater show for family and friends featuring a variety of songs, dances and drama. Our shows are always appropriate for the entire family and are an excellent way to introduce children to the arts at a young age!

Miss Kathey’s Academy is a subsidiary of Concert Ministries a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. Our programs rely on donations to help us “bridge the gap” between what we earn from ticket sales and class tuition and the operating costs of what it takes to deliver top-notch programming at an affordable rate!

executivesThurlow Spurr

Founder, Producer, Director

David LykeKathey SpurrVicki Spurr

CMI Board Members

TICKETSVisit cmichoir.org or Call 800-993-SING (7464)

Organized groups of 20 or more, please call for special pricing.

THE MAESTRO CIRCLEBe a part of this limited seating opportunity. The best seats with an exclusive view!

QUESTIONS OR CORRESPONDENCEConcert Ministries, International116 East Harding StreetOrlando, FL 32806PH: 407-473-0313www.cmichoir.orginfo@thurlowpsurr.comwww.facebook.com/CMIComingAttractions

THE MAESTRO SOCIETY Organized in 1966, Concert Ministries is a nonprofit 501-(C)3 corporation governed by a board of Christian business leaders. The U.S. Government has designated that gifts and donations will qualify as income tax deduction. The continuation of CMI depends on the generous gifts of valued patrons. Please consider joining us to create community, share music and build a future of the arts in Michigan and Ohio. These gifts, large or small, are deeply appreciated and wisely invested in the limitless opportunities now waiting funding. There are multiple levels of sponsorship from which to choose.

SPONSORSHIP ADVANTAGES1. Your sponsorship support is seen on our website,

promotional materials, and event programs2. You contribute to the support of the arts in our

community3. You provide scholarships for prospective members

who otherwise would not be able to participate.4. Your giving is a visual and vital way to give back to

our community5. Season tickets (Diamond and Platinum only)

Lisa AdamsScott Adams

Victoria L. Allison-PatrickKaren BagleyTerry BarnesMary Barr

Cheryl BergLinda D. Blair

Lennie BrousseauPaula G. Brown

Kim CarrierEileen Clair

Margaret ClineKim Collins

Corinne CookBarb Darin

Betty DiehmMichele Dobreff

Cathy DuBoisDave DunhamDianne Duran

Deborah DutcherJack Edling

Barb EnglehartElise EvansAnne Falk

Richard Field IIIBeverly FinchJames FortCarol Geer

Claudia GeistJohn Geist

Linda GrimmSusan GurdenJohn A. Guzzo

Bethany HaglundDale Harrison

Herman David HoffmannTreena Horton

Deborah Houston-GaiterKaye Huggins

Rebecca HusbandsAnita JohnsonBarry JohnsonCathy Jones

Quran KarriemTracey Karriem

Rae KingPhyllis Koutsoubos

John A. KraftMary LaBrie

Deborah LeachMarcella MackeySusan Marquardt

Becky MartinCarolyn Martin

Jody MarvinRebecca McInnesChito Middleton

Rob Mills

Nadine NormanTerry Norris

Karen O’RourkeMeredyth PaffrathJeanene D. Pifer

Vickey PriestRosemary PursellJackie RenshlerJessica Richards

Kay RogersPaula Ross-Durow

Peggy RuffCorinne Rummel

Holly SacraNancy Salvner

Ron SalvnerLynette StanfordKevin StephensShari StephensLudie StokesTeresa ToneLucille Towns

Rosemarie VavrikJulie WagnerGaye White

Moneta WilkinsPatricia WilliamsCarl Winowiecki

Cathy WinowieckiCarol Zeigler

choir

DATE AREA/VENUE TIMES

Sunday Nov. 5, 2017

Detroit West, Down River, Novi Area

*Performing Arts CenterClarenceville High School

LIVONIA, MI

2:30 PMMATINEE

SaturdayNov. 11,

2017

Brighton, Howell, Livingston County

*Hartland Performing Arts Center

HARTLAND, MI

2:30 PMMATINEE

SundayNov. 12,

2017

Detroit East & Clinton TWP*Performing Arts Center

Bethesda Christian Church STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

2:30 PMMATINEE

DATE AREA/VENUE TIMES

FridayNov. 17,

2017

Northern Ohio, Southern Michigan

*Performing Arts Center Perrysburg High School

PERRYSBURG, OH

7:30 PMEVENING

SaturdayNov. 18,

2017

Flint, Saginaw, Midland, Mid-Michigan

*Performing Arts CenterCentral Church of the Nazarene

FLINT, MI

2:30 PMMATINEE

SundayNov. 19,

2017

Lansing Area, Grand Rapids

*Holt Performing Arts CenterHOLT, MI

2:30 PMMATINEE

DIAMOND ANGEL (minimum gift of $10,000)

Thurlow and Kathey Spurr

PLATINUM ANGEL (minimum gift of $5,000)GOLD ANGEL (minimum gift of $2,000) SILVER ANGEL (minimum gift of $500)

Cathy & John DuBoisJack EdlingMary LaBrieRob & Angie MillsTerry & Melinda NorrisJessica Richards

BRONZE ANGEL (minimum gift of $250)

Terry BarnesBeverly FinchDale HarrisonDeborah Houston-GaiterDeborah LeachTeresa ToneJoy-Anna WelchCarol Zeigler

GUARDIAN ANGEL (minimum gift of $100)

Victoria L. Allison-PatrickKaren BagleyMary BarrLinda D. BlairLennie BrousseauJan CallisonBetty DiehmDianne DuranJames FortLinda GrimmBethany HaglundKaye HugginsAnita JohnsonQuran & Tracey KarriemPhyllis KoutsoubosHali MaddenVickey PriestRosemary PursellKay RogersNancy & Ron SalvnerCarl Winowiecki

INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR (minimum gift of $25)

Lisa AdamsCheryl Berg

Paula G. BrownKim CarrierEileen ClairMargaret ClineKim CollinsCorinne CookBarb DarinMichele DobreffDave DunhamDeborah DutcherBarb EnglehartElise EvansAnne FalkPeter J FalkElizabeth FinchCarol GeerClaudia GeistEmma GrecoSusan GurdenTreena HortonRebecca HusbandsCathy JonesJosiah KarriemAshley KingRae KingMarcella MackeySophia MaddenSusan MarquardtBecky MartinCarolyn MartinCheyne MiddletonChito MiddletonNadine NormanMeredyth PaffrathJeanene D. PiferHannah PriestHope PriestJonah PriestJackie RenshlerPaula Ross-DurowPeggy RuffCorinne RummelHolly SacraLindsay SchnuteAdrianna SpearLynette StanfordShari StephensLudie A. StokesRosemarie VavrikJulie WagnerGaye WhiteKaycee WhiteMoneta WilkinsCathy Winowiecki

TICKET SALESLydia Bolen – Clarenceville (Livonia)

Cathey Jo Tomilenko – Hartland

Carolyn Martin & Corinne Cook – Lansing

Kaye Huggins – Sterling Heights (Macomb)

Linda Grimm & Carol Geer – Toledo

Mary LaBrie, Lynette Stanford,

Barb Engelhart – Flint

MI/OH ADMINISTRATIONJan Callison, Business Manager

Pat Norton, Costume Coordinator

Rosemary Pursell, Advertising

SUPPORT TEAMGwen Barnes

Julie Meeker

Tina Marvin

Jessica Richards

Ludie Stokes

Nancy Greco

Mary LaBrie

All the parents of Miss Kathey’s Academy

for the Performing Arts

CHAIRPERSONSLennie Brousseau & Becky McGinnis (Brighton)

Kevin & Shari Stephens (Dearborn)

Mary LaBrie & Lynette Stanford (Flint/Saginaw)

Beverly Finch (Lansing/Grand Rapids)

Carl & Cathy Winowiecki (Macomb)

Quran & Tracey Karriem (Toledo)

Vickey Priest (MKA)

PRODUCTION CREWDon Matlock, Technical Director

Marc Bowyer, Audio Engineer

Ryan Grant, Stage Manager

Jeremy Matlock, Audio

Jill Duran, Spotlight

Caleb LaBrie, Spotlight

Rob Oliver, Audio Earbuds

Griffin Adams

Scott Adams

Kaman Kuhl

John Geist

Terry Norris

Peter Falk

Camden Maccagnone

Caeleb Jenkins

Josiah Karriem

DECO CREWRosemary Pursell, Coordinator

Dave Hoffmann, “The Candy Man”

Tracey Karriem

Mary LaBrie

Tracey Spear

Kat Sackinger

FLORIDA OPERATIONSKathey Spurr, Website Coordinator

Keith Euler, CPA/Finances

Betty Slaton, Special Projects

Vicki Spurr, Special Projects

Sandra Ellis,

Administrative Assistant to Mr. Spurr

Eric Jessen & Kathey Spurr,

Souvenir Program Creators

PHOTOGRAPHYKara Gamber, Kara Design Group, Inc.

Lisa Adams, Lisa Adams Photography

MISS KATHEY’S ACADEMY MKA Stage Manager

Amy Oliver

Fundraising Tracey Spear

Lisa Bell

SeamstressBecky McInnes

Becky Martin

Tina Marvin

Teresa Tone

Food ServicesTracey Spear

Mary LaBrie

Kid WranglersChristina Flood

Jill Morse

Backstage SecurityRob Oliver

Dressing Room Supervisors

Ann Welch

Christina Flood

Beverly Finch

Julie Meeker

Lucius Welch

crew&staff

O Come, All Ye Faithful

7

John Francis Wade

15

22

44

44

O Come, let us a dore Him, O

dore Him, Christ the Lord! O

come, let us a dore Him, O come, let us a

come, let us a dore Him,

Christ the Lord! Let

Let us a dore Him!

us a dore Him, Let us a dore Him,

In Act II we would like to honor a seasonal request of all of our friends who have asked that we include a medley of some of the wonderful and timeless traditional Christmas Carols.

Immediately following the choir singing THE FIRST NOEL I am inviting every person who has ever sung in a choir in Church, High School, College, University, or anywhere to stand and sing from

your program music O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL. You will want to sing the parts as written with great enthusiasm and full voice.

This will be our response to Psalm 150, “Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord, PRAISE YE THE LORD!”

A WORD FROM THE MAESTRO – THURLOW SPURR