The Choral Department of James E. Taylor presents
Gian Carlo Menotti's opera
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Friday, January 20, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 21, 5:00 p.m.
The Performing Arts Center, 20700 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, Texas. At the corner of Kingsland and Dominion.
At the door: $12-adults, $10-students/senior citizens/Gold Key card. Box office opens one hour before the show.
The story of a crippled shepherd boy and his impoverished mother who encounter three regal strangers from the east is sure to charm and delight you. Following the blazing star, the travelers stop for a rest in the poor family’s home. During the evening conversations and gift-giving, the community of shepherds are beguiled by these noble men and the tale of their gift-bearing journey. A miraculous turn of fate occurs…which you’ll need to witness for yourself!
Join the Taylor Choral Department, the Chorale, soloists, THS orchestra as we present Gian Carlo Menotti’s beloved holiday opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” Originally written for television in 1952, and the first opera written for the medium, "Amahl" is one of the most popular and frequently-performed musical works of the holiday season.
Amahl - Cullen King
His Mother - Melanie Piché (Friday) and Jasmine Johnson (Saturday)
King Melchior - Zachary Burch
King Baltasar - James Resch
The Page - Troy Hubble
Chorus of Shepherds and Shepherdesses - The Chorale
The Orchestra of Taylor High School
Kevin Riehle, music director
Assisted by:
Christopher Bailey, band director
Julie Williams, theater director
Charles Woods, theater technical director
Darby Boyd, dance instructor
Area Choir results
Melanie Piché - Soprano 2 (1st Chair) - All-State Mixed Choir
Jasmine Johnson - Alto 2 (3rd Chair) - All-State Mixed Choir
Zachary Burch - Bass 1 (4th Chair) - All-State Mixed Choir
James Resch - Bass 2 (9th Chair) - 1st Alternate to All-State Men's Choir
Congratulations to these four and to every one of our choir members who began the process last summer at camps and workshops, district and region auditions, pre-area and area auditions. Working hard every day, you make Taylor HS a great place to make music!