Into the Holidays!: NEC Chamber Singers, Symphonic Winds, Navy Band Northeast
It's a holiday celebration at NEC! This family-friendly choral and winds concert features popular holiday tunes, seasonal sweaters, Santa hats, and a singalong.
Join us for a festive evening featuring the NEC Chamber Singers, NEC Symphonic Winds, and Navy Band Northeast, led by conductors Erica J. Washburn, William Drury, and Lt. David Harbuziuk.
This is an in-person event with a public live stream: https://necmusic.edu/live
Edward Pola, George Wyle | It's the Most Wondeful Time of the Year
arr. Tim McMillen
NEC Chamber Singers
Navy Band Northeast
members of NEC Symphonic WindsVince Guaraldi | Skating, from A Charlie Brown Christmas
arr. MU2 Jordan Fredrick
Navy Band Northeast
members of NEC Symphonic WindsVince Guaraldi | Christmas Time is Here
arr. Michele Weir
Ashley Chen '24
Corinne Luebke-Brown '24
Chloe Thum '24
Colin Miller '24
Nicholas Ottersberg Enriquez '24Traditional | The Wexford Carol
arr. David Downes, adapted by Tim Hill
MU1 Holden Moyer, soloist
NEC Chamber Singers
Navy Band Northeast
members of NEC Symphonic WindsPiotr Ilich Tchaikovsky | Trepak, from The Nutcracker
Navy Band Northeast
members of NEC Symphonic Winds
Rachel Brake '24 MM, conductorAlberto Carrion, Florencio Morales Ramos, José Feliciano | Medley de Navidad (Puerto Rican Christmas)
arr. MU2 Pedro Mendez Morales
Navy Band Northeast
members of NEC Symphonic WindsMykola Leontovich arr. Peter J. Wilhousky | Carol of the Bells
arr. Peter J. Wilhousky
NEC Chamber SingersTraditional | Deck the Halls (in 7/8)
arr. James McKelvy
NEC Chamber SingersDanny Elfman | Selections from A Nightmare Before Christmas
arr. Michael Brown
Navy Band Northeast
members of NEC Symphonic WindsBuddy Greene, MarkLowry | Mary Did You Know?
Ashley Chen
Bailee Green
Henri Youmans
Calvin Isaac Wamser
Nicholas Ottersberg Enriquez
John Rhee, beatboxer (Harvard '27, Harvard Krokodiloes)Steve Reisteter | The Eighth Candle
Prayer and Dance for Hanukkah
Navy Band Northeast
members of NEC Symphonic WindsIrving Berlin | White Christmas
arr. Deke Sharon
Chloe Thum, Colin Miller, soloists
NEC Chamber SingersTraditional | A Merry Christmas
arr. Arthur Warrell
NEC Chamber SingersHugh Martin, Ralph Blane | Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
MU1 Holden Moyer, voice, piano
Charles Brown, Gene Redd | Please Come Home for Christmas
Navy Band Northeast Rock Band
Lou Baxter, Johnny Moore | Merry Christmas, Baby
Navy Band Northeast Rock Band
Donny Hathaway, Nadine Thesea McKinnor | This Christmas
Navy Band Northeast Rock Band
Leroy Anderson | Sleigh Ride
Navy Band Northeast
members of NEC Symphonic Winds
MUCS(SW) Christopher Sams, conductorCAROL SING-ALONG
arr. Tim McMillen
Deck the Halls
Jingle Bells
Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer
White Christmas
Silent Night
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Audience
Navy Band Northeast
members of NEC Symphonic Winds
MU1 Phillip Martin, conductorSy Miller, Jill Jackson | Let There be Peace on Earth
arr. TSgt. Larry MacTaggart
Chloe Thum, Nicholas Ottersberg Enriquez, soloists
NEC Chamber Singers
Navy Band Northeast
members of NEC Symphonic WindsJohn Philip Sousa | Christmas and Sousa Forever
arr. Julie Giroux
Navy Band Northeast
members of NEC Symphonic WindsPersonnel
Established in 1974 and based on board Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, Navy Band Northeast is one of 11 official U.S. Navy bands worldwide. Under the operational command of President, U.S. Naval War College, Navy Band Northeast inspires patriotism, elevates esprit de corps, enhances Navy awareness and public relations, supports recruiting and retention efforts, preserves the nation’s musical heritage, and projects a positive image. The band accomplishes its mission by providing musical support for official functions, military ceremonies, community outreach initiatives, recruiting and retention efforts, and public performances throughout a 12-state Area of Responsibility. Navy Band Northeast’s primary musical ensembles include marching and ceremonial bands, the Pops Ensemble concert band, Rhode Island Sound popular music group, Trident Brass and Crosswinds Woodwind chamber quintets, and various protocol ensembles. Ensembles perform a wide range of music including patriotic, classical, big band swing, and top-40 hits.
Navy Band Northeast
Lt. David Harbuziuk, conductor
Flute
MU1 Mathew Aiello
Clarinet
MU1 Phillip Martin
Saxophone
MUCS(SW) Christopher Sams
MU1 Everett Cencich
MU2 Pedro Mendez Morales
MU2 Erin PaxtonFrench horn
MU3 Benito Medrano
Trumpet
MUCS(SW) Brandon Schoonmaker
MU1(SW) Catherine Chauvot
MU2 Mike Brehm
MU2 Jordan Fredrick
Trombone
MU3 Garrett Stephan
MU2 Christopher Kaercher
MU2 Michael Miragliotta
MU3 Nathan Cooper
Tuba
MU2 Zachary Buckwash
MU2 Curtis Thornton
Rhythm
MU1 John Parris
MU3 Caleb Dinger
Vocals
MU1 Holden Moyer
Percussion
MU1 Thomas Auger
MU3 Joshua McClean
Members of NEC Symphonic Winds
William Drury, conductor
Flute
Anna Ridenour
Isabel Evernham
Oboe
Alexander Lenser
Rebecca MackClarinet
Erica Smith
Hugo Heokwoo Kweon
Evan Chu
Adlemi A. Zambrano
Bassoon
Erik Paul
Daniel Arakaki
French horn
Mattias Bengtsson
Elijah Barclift
Trumpet
Cody York
Matthew Mihalko
Euphonium
Jason Sato
Percussion
Isabella Butler
Mark Larrivee
Rohan Zakharia
The NEC Chamber Singers is an auditioned ensemble, open to all majors at NEC, of 24-28 musicians who perform challenging works from all style periods, with a particular emphasis on 19th-21st century a cappella works. The choir rehearses three times a week and experiences choral music-making in an intimate ensemble setting, typically in the round. Each NEC Chamber Singer is a musician seeking to understand the principles and nuance of superior choral artistry so that they may be prepared for professional opportunities and expectations outside of the Conservatory. The choristers diligently prepare their music outside of scheduled rehearsals which makes the brief time spent together musically invaluable. The ensemble typically performs eight to ten times each academic year: on campus in the Conservatory’s Jordan Hall and at off campus venues in and around greater Boston.New England Conservatory Choruses
Erica J. Washburn, Director of Choral Activities
Timothy Goliger, Bailee Green, Jackie Hu, Maggie Storm,
Calvin Isaac Wamser, Lena Wong, Henri Youmans,
and Honghao Howard Zheng - graduate conductors
Sally Millar, administrator
Changjin Ha, Da-Yu Liu, Lingbo Ma, Rafe Schaberg, rehearsal pianists
NEC Chamber SingersPitiki Aliakai
Ashley Chen
Anjulie Djearam
Haijie Du
Timothy Goliger
Bailee Green
Jackie Hu
Siyu Leng
Corinne Luebke-Brown
Colin Miller
Yuanwei Ni
Nicholas Ottersberg Enriquez
Anna Poltronieri Tang
Rafe Schaberg
Rachel Solyn
Maggie Storm
Chloe Thum
Valentine Umeh
Calvin Isaac Wamser
Lena Wong
Yumeng Xing
Kerui Chris Yang
Henri Youmans
Honghao Howard ZhengLt. David Harbuziuk, a native of Naperville, Illinois, enlisted in the Navy in 2008 as a trumpet instrumentalist and attended Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. After completion of Musician “A” school at the Naval School of Music in Virginia Beach, Virginia, he served as trumpeter, drum major, audition coordinator, ceremonial band conductor and unit leader, Leading Petty Officer, and Operations Petty Officer with Navy Band Northeast in Newport, Rhode Island and Navy Band Southwest in San Diego, California. He also graduated from the Unit Leader Course “C” school at the Naval School of Music.
In December of 2018, he earned his commission as a bandmaster through the Limited Duty Officer program. After attending the LDO/CWO Academy at Officer Training Command, Newport, he reported to U.S. Pacific Fleet Band onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and served as Operations Officer and Assistant Fleet Bandmaster.
In July of 2021, Harbuziuk reported to U.S. Navy Band onboard the historic Washington Navy Yard, D.C. There, he served as Specialty Groups Department Head, Safety Officer, Security Officer, Facilities Officer, and Diversity Officer.
Harbuziuk reported to his current assignment as Director of Navy Band Northeast onboard Naval Station Newport in July of 2023.
In addition to his military assignments, Harbuziuk studied Music Education and Trumpet Performance at Baylor University before earning a Bachelor of Music in Composition from DePaul University. He holds a Master of Music in Music Theory from Baylor University and a Master of Music in Brass Performance from the University of Akron.
His decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards), and the Navy Good Conduct Medal (three awards).Erica J. Washburn
Director of NEC Choral Activities
Conductor and mezzo-soprano Erica J. Washburn has been Director of Choral Activities at New England Conservatory since 2009. Known for her student-centric approach to classroom and rehearsal instruction, and commitment to the performance of new music, she is the recipient of several outstanding alumni awards, including the distinguished honor of induction to the Westminster Choir College Music Education Hall of Fame.
As a conductor, Washburn has worked with Kansas City, MO based Cardinalis, the Yale Schola Cantorum, the East Carolina University Women’s Chorale, and the Eastman Women’s Chorus. She is a sought-after guest clinician who frequently leads state and regional festival choruses, and spent five summers as a conductor and voice faculty member for the New York State Summer School of the Arts School of Choral Studies.
Under her direction, the NEC choirs have been featured on several live and pre-recorded broadcasts, including the North Carolina based station WCPE Great Sacred Music, WICN Public Radio, and WGBH Boston. The choirs can also be heard in collaboration with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project on the BMOP/Sound recording Paul Moravec:The Blizzard Voices and, most recently, with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus and the Boston Symphony Orchestra on their Deutsche Grammophon recording of Shostakovich Symphony No. 13 (released on October 20)
Washburn’s stage credits include appearances as Madame Lidoine in Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites, Rebecca Nurse in Robert Ward’s The Crucible, Mother/Allison in the premiere of Lee Hoiby’s This is the Rill Speaking and others. Her recital and orchestral solo credits are numerous, and her live premiere from Jordan Hall of the late Richard Toensing’s Night Songs and Evening Prayers with the New England Conservatory Symphonic Winds can be heard on Albany Records.William Drury
Director of Symphonic Winds
William Drury is NEC’s Associate Conductor of Wind Ensembles and directs the NEC Symphonic Winds. He is also Music Director and Conductor of the Falmouth Chamber Orchestra and plays saxophone with the Jimmy Capone Big Band. As a conductor, Drury has premiered works by composers such as Bell, Pinkham, Fletcher, Popkin, and Zorn; conducted orchestras at Harvard, Brown, and Brandeis universities and numerous Air Force bands throughout the nation; and has previously been MIT’s Assistant Conductor of Orchestras, conductor of the Boston Conservatory’s Wind Ensemble, assistant conductor of the Civic Orchestra of Boston, and conductor of the Auros Chamber Orchestra. As a jazz saxophonist, Drury has performed with Natalie Cole, the Coasters, Dave Stewart and MFB, and played lead tenor sax with the Bob Curnow Big Band. Before entering undergraduate studies, he worked for five years as a track laborer for the Burlington Northern Railroad.