A Christmas Festival
Saturday - December 13, 2025 | 3:00 pm

Historic California Theatre of the Performing Arts
LaVance Colley has fused the presence, range, and fervor of a Gospel singer with the versatility of Jazz, and the heart of R&B to develop a style all his own. As an accomplished vocalist his credits include working with legends like: Beyonce Knowles, John Legend, Shawn Mendes, Pharrell Williams, Jon Batiste, Diana Ross, and Lizzo to name a few. He has been featured on the hit TV show, (Dancing with the Stars), under the musical direction of Ray Chew, and was a part of the Sinners movie soundtrack, LaVance is also widely recognized as the lead vocalist, and Emcee on tour with international sensation group Postmodern Jukebox. His live performances, and studio sessions are truly spectacular, and highly sought after for many artist in the industry.
LaVance Colley
FEATURED ARTISTS:
LC Powell
LC Powell is best known for their work spanning film, television, and recording over the last two decades. With over 100 television and film credits, Powell’s work as a producer, voice director, music contractor, music casting director, and performer has garnered numerous Grammy® and Emmy® wins and nominations. She is most recognized from her extensive catalogue of work on“Phineas and Ferb”as a voice actor, voice director, and music arranger. Other notable work includes over a decade of voice acting for Riot Games, including League of Legends: Wild Rift; and the Pitch Perfect film franchise. Previous principal soloist work with the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, Pasadena Symphony & Pops, Latin American Jazz Orchestra in Mexico City, Operafest Tulchyn in Ukraine, Owensboro Symphony, Santa Rosa Symphony, Pullman Pops in Atlanta, New West Symphony in Thousand Oaks, United Nations
Ambassador Ricky Kej (international tour), and Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra has brought her great musical joy, in addition to an 18-year relationship with Laguna Beach’s Pageant of the Masters as vocal director / contractor. LC has also recorded with Paul McCartney, opened for Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, Lyle Lovett, Bob Newhart, Howie Mandel, and vocal arranged /directed / contracted for Michael Bublé since 2015. LC is passionate about musician humanitarianism–they serve on the board of directors of ASMAC. Rg and the SAG-AFTRA singers committee. While maintaining a full-time career as an artist, LC is also a full-time student on the path to a Doctorate in Musical Arts. Learn more at https://lcpowell.me@MxLCPowell
Drew Tablak
Drew Tablak’s critically acclaimed vocal ability and performance versatility has given him the privilege to perform all over the world. He has had the honor of being a guest soloist for the Long Beach Pops Symphony Orchestra, The Premier Chorale of Los Angeles, The Pacific Symphony, The Orange County Symphony and The Golden State Pops. He has been a soloist at Carnegie Hall and has also made guest appearances on Glee and on American Horror Story. He was also a featured guest on the Emmy nominated PBS special, “Songs Of A Lifetime”. An accomplished acappella singer and in-demand clinician, he has worked with numerous collegiate and professional groups, including the world famous jazz acappella group, M-Pact.
Working for Disney Entertainment he has performed in a number of various shows, recording studios, and live concerts. He was the soloist at the ground
breaking ceremony for Disneyland Shanghai and was recently privileged to be the soloist for the Disney Candlelight Processional. He currently works in the world famous Dapper Dans, and proudly sang with The Mad T Party Band and the illustrious Voices of Liberty.
He had a successful run as Mary Sunshine in the musical Chicago at the Hollywood Bowl, directed by Brooke Shields and also toured with It Gets Better the Musical, a project dedicated to the the prevention of bullying and suicide. Drew has also released A Holiday record, “What Christmas Means To Me”, as well as being featured on numerous other recording projects. He later reprised his role in Chicago at the Tulchin Opera Fest with the Lviv Philharmonic in Ukraine. Drew proudly owns the Drew Tablak Vocal Studio.
GUEST ENSEMBLES:
Granite Hills High School Chamber Singers
In addition to being booked as the featured talent for Calico Ghost Town Halloween Haunt for the last 14 years, the Granite Hills High School Chamber Singers have also been featured in 3 productions at the California Theater/Worldwide Theatricals. We have performed with 3-time Grammy Award winner, Avi Kaplan and for a special event hosted by TV star Kim Fields. We’ve also performed for events put on by politicians Jay Obernolte & Paul Cook. The Chamber Singers have sung at Carnegie Hall twice (with the most recent performance being early 2025). We have also performed as the featured
choir at the San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools’ 2018 State of Education
Address. Recently, we contributed to GHHS being named a California Exemplary Arts Education School.
The 2025-2026 GHHS Chamber Singers Roster
Shane Churchill, director
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Mila Bassett
Matthew Berry
Madilynn Blackwood
Diego Calderon
Malyah Centers
Noah Cessna
Elizabeth Elder
Emma Flores
Karina Franco
Seriah Golden
Deslyn Holtgrefe
Bradley Keasler
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Tyler King
Teagen Laird
Landon Lopez
Presley MacDonald
David Martinez
Sergio Reyes
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Anielle Roman
Eli Rush
Ben Santeliz
Danielle Valdez
The Carter Chamber Choir, founded in 2004 under the direction of Dr. Susan Barnes, is the premier vocal ensemble of Wilmer Amina Carter High School. Celebrated for their vibrant artistry and expressive musicianship, the choir brings to life a rich blend of classical, contemporary, and multicultural choral works—and shines especially bright during the holiday season.​
Throughout the year, the ensemble represents Carter High School at festivals, adjudicated events, and community concerts across Southern California. Their performances reflect a deep commitment to excellence, collaboration, and the joy of music-making.
Carter Chamber Choir
Carter Chamber Choir Roster
Dr. Susan Barnes, director
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Soprano
Aryanna Broadway
Ariana Hernandez - Leader
Abbey Islas
Marissa Ramirez
Leticia Rodriguez
Rahel Tiomart
Emma Velazquez
Alto
Cecilia Alexander
Caprice Avila
Mayorka Bernal
Charlotte De La Cruz
Thania Linares
Aurora Mira
Madison Riggs - Leader
Michelle Sanchez
Danaye Van Doren
Tenor
Aiden Ortega
Damian Tejeda
Keith Wickliff - Leader
Bass
Joel Alvarado
Trent Pritchard
Anthony Perez
Joaquin Soto - Leader
A.B. Miller
Conservatory of Dance
The A. B. Miller Dance Conservatory of Dance provides students with an intensive, high-quality dance education within a public-school setting. Our program allows dancers to refine their technical skills and artistic voice without leaving the Inland Empire for a fine arts magnet school. As the region’s only extended-day high school conservatory, we offer a rigorous dance education experience that prepares students for college dance programs or professional careers within and outside of the arts. Admission is based on potential for growth and a strong commitment/interest to the art of dance.​
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Students in today’s performance complete an eight-period academic day that includes a three-period dance block. Under the direction of Aisha Bardge, Angelika Lopez, and Anthony Loa, today's program showcases collaborative work between students and the Conservatory faculty. The performance features
a mix of contemporary modern, jazz, and hip-hop styles, celebrating the spirit of the Christmas season through dynamic movement and expressive choreography that highlights community and shared artistry.
Conservatory Faculty:
Director: Nicole Robinson
Contemporary Modern Faculty: Aisha Bardge
Jazz Faculty: Anthony Loa
Hip Hop Faculty: Angelika Lopez
Conservatory Intern: Aisha Stewart
Student Performers:
Ruby Carlos
Anaya Dimas
Madison Fox
Haydee (Isabel) Garcia
Makaela Iroham
Breanna Jimenez
Kylee Lopez
Lam Ly​
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Kamilah Martinez
Fernanda Martinez Dominguez
Jaylen Mercado
Esther Ortiz
Zoey Rodriguez
Gabriel Rojas
Mia Sotelo


San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra
The San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra is a comprehensive music education program created by the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra to serve young musicians across the Inland Empire, Coachella Valley, and surrounding regions. Open to students ages fourteen to eighteen, the program provides a supportive, high-level orchestral experience designed to foster both musical and personal growth. Through the study and performance of masterworks and contemporary repertoire—including music by underrepresented composers—students develop strong technical skills, artistic expression, and professional rehearsal habits. With full instrumentation across strings, winds, brass, percussion, harp, and keyboard, the orchestra offers a rigorous ensemble environment that complements school and private instruction while inspiring creativity, discipline, and a deep connection to the symphonic tradition.
The 2025-2026 SBSYO Roster
Dr. Lucy Lewis, director
Veronica Manzanera, assistant director
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VIOLIN I
Ryan James Amoranto, concertmaster
Melody Ke, associate concertmaster
Tiana Pham, assistant concertmaster
Karen Le
Carolina Reyes Quevedo
Sara Kazi
Lizette Vazquez
Genesis Silva
VIOLIN II
Noah Paxia, principal
Darla Rojas
Mario Salcido
Kaustubh Karra
Leonardo Torres
Kellan Punzal
Fernanda Aguirre
Steve Sanchez-Fuentes
Amy Alcantara
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VIOLA
Jonah Xia, principal
CELLI
Camila Vega-Espinoza, principal
Jaclyn Fernandez
Erin Brown
Cheyenne Samuel
DOUBLE BASS
Mya Russell, principal
Jonathan Knapp
FLUTE
Amber Randolph, principal
Edward Barrios
Yasuri Chimal
PICCOLO
Yasuri Chimal
OBOE
Jessica Getman^, principal
Cristina Guerra
CLARINET
Kevin Zhang^, principal
Brissa Peña
BASSOON
Kristopher Quiroz, principal
SAXOPHONE
Matthew Regudo, principal
Stacey Crawford
Christopher Garcia-Ibarra
FRENCH HORN
Andersen “AJ” Moore, principal
Shion Svenson
Jethro Siahaan
TRUMPET
Colin Hobson, principal
Vanessa Perez
Victor M. De Oca
TROMBONE
Grant Walker, principal
Silas Mosser
Anita Razo
Victoria Lee
TUBA
Ryan Smith, principal
PERCUSSION
Annilyn Villamor, principal
Paola Fernandez
Jenny Silos
Gabriel Sanchez
Donna Marie Minano*
^SBSYO Advisory Committee Member
*SBSO Board President
CONCERT REPERTOIRE:
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A Christmas Festival
Let it Snow
My Favorite Things
Mary Did You Know
Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Oh Holy Night
Sleigh Ride
Polar Express
Lieutenant Kije: Troika
Trudging Grimly Through the Snow
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Hallelujah
Christmas Singalong