GEORGIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
Presents the
2014 ALL COLLEGE ENSEMBLES Frank Folds, President Robin Christian, Band Division Chair Jeff Funderburk, Choral Division Chair Nicole Thompson, Orchestra Division Chair
January 31, 2014
Savannah, Georgia
2014 ALL COLLEGE BAND Program Colin McKenzie, Organizer Dr. Glenn D. Price, Conductor
Some Assembly Required – part III…………………………………………….…Henry Kucharzyk Archangel Rafael Who Leaves A House of Tobias……………….…………..Masanori Taruya Suite Colombiana No. 2………………………………………………….……Victoriano Valencia I. Cantadoras II. Bambuco III. Cumbiamba IV. Pregon
Conductor Dr. Glenn D. Price is a Canadian conductor who teaches at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Dr. Price holds a B.Mus. from the University of Toronto and an M.Mus. and D.M.A. from the Eastman School of Music at Rochester University and has an international reputation as one of the leading conductors of his generation. He also is past president of the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles. His ensembles from Canada have received great critical acclaim for their performances, recordings and broadcasts. Under his direction from 1988-‐‑2001, the University of Calgary Wind Ensemble grew to become the finest group of its kind in Canada. Its series of recordings on the Arktos label has been specifically cited as a major contribution to the field. An active conductor on the international scene as well, Dr. Price has conducted professional and student orchestras and wind ensembles throughout North America as well as in Europe, the United Kingdom, South America, the Middle East and Asia. Following Master's and Doctoral degrees at the Eastman School of Music, Dr. Price completed post-‐‑doctoral studies in conducting at the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Japan and at the Tanglewood Music Center in Massachusetts as well as advanced studies in Europe and Russia. A renowned percussionist, he has performed with the Canadian Opera Company, National Ballet of Canada, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, New Works Calgary, Eastman-‐‑Dryden Orchestra, Alberta Theatre Projects and Alberta Ballet. He has also appeared as soloist and recitalist His is performances have been heard on radio, television, recordings and on film. Currently he is Director of the University of Calgary Summer Conducting Diploma Program and serves on the Executive Board of the World Association For Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE). He has recently relocated to Los Angeles to become Head of Winds and Percussion, Professor of Conducting and Director of Wind Ensembles at California State University -‐‑ Northridge.
2014 ALL COLLEGE BAND Flute
Trumpet
Erika Andres [flute/picc] - Armstrong Atlantic State Jessie Bee - Piedmont College Terry Andrews - Albany State University Christina Bailey - GCSU Kathleen Dennison (Valdosta State University)! Kellie Henry (Valdosta State University)!
John Thomas Burson - Kennesaw State University Justin Rowan - Kennesaw State University Jason Mirus - Albany State University Ashley Godbee - Mercer University Alex White - Mercer University Matthew Robinson - Berry College Nolan Walker - Young Harris College
Oboe! Chelsea Slagor [ob/eh] - Valdosta State University Elizabeth Fleissner - University of Georgia Thomas Trinh - University of Georgia
Bassoon Sarah Fluker - Kennesaw State University Kyle Bickwit - University of Georgia John Pope [bsn/contra] - Valdosta State University
Clarinet Brooke Rutledge - University of Georgia Jarod Holland - Berry College Ashley Connelly - ABAC Courtland Walters - Young Harris College Tina Henderson - Shorter College Eduardo Ponce - Mercer University Kathy Stuvick - Berry College Tara Ruddle - Mercer University Taylor Wilson - Mercer University Katie Stuck - Berry College Kenneth Mosely [bass] - Armstrong Atlantic State Jasmine Redding [bass] - Young Harris College
Saxophone Mitchell Auger [alto] - Piedmont College Evan Godbee [alto] - Mercer University Barney Rowell [alto] - Shorter College Richard Johnson [tenor] - Georgia Southern Roert Ingram [bari] - Georgia Southern
Horn Megan Cargin - Mercer University Rachel Smith - ABAC Cole Martin - Piedmont College AJ Stephens - Berry College Mallory Puckett - Berry College Matthew Parker - Albany State University
Trombone Michael Lockwood - Kennesaw State University Joshua Watford - Valdosta State University Zachary Jones - Valdosta State University Andrew Eddington - Berry College
Euphonium John Avila - University of Georgia Gary Garvin - University of Georgia
Tuba Curtis Thornton - Valdosta State University Patrick Young - Young Harris College Melinda Mason - Kennesaw State University
Percussion Shawn Morris - University of West Georgia Stephen Cagle - Georgia Southern Clint Carter - Georgia Southern Christian Sanders - Georgia Southern Sergio Arreguin - Georgia Southern Mallary McGahee - Georgia Southern
2014 ALL COLLEGE CHORUS Program Dr. Shannon Jeffreys, Organizer Dr. Amanda Quist, Conductor Maila Springfield, Accompanist
Veni, Sancte Spiritus, KV 47......................................................................................W.A. Mozart The Evening Primrose.........................................................................................Benjamin Britten Lord For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake.....................................................................Richard Farrant Veniki...........................................................................................................arr. Feodosy Rubtsov A Boy and a Girl......................................................................................................Eric Whitacre Ride in the Chariot..........................................................................................Brandon Waddles
Conductor As a member of the Westminster Choir College faculty, Dr. Amanda Quist conducts the Chapel Choir, Westminster Kantorei, and teaches conducting. During her work with the Westminster Symphonic Choir, she collaborated with artists Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic, Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic, and composers Ola Gjeilo and Tarik O’Regan. Dr. Quist recently served as chorus master for the North American premier of the opera Matsukaze for Spoleto Festival USA and Lincoln Center. Dr. Quist is director of the Westminster Vocal Institute, and was previously Director of Choral Activities at San JosÊ State University. Dr. Quist earned her DMA in Choral Conducting from the University of North Texas, and has received numerous awards as a teacher and conductor. These include the prestigious James Mulholland National Choral Fellowship, the Texas Choral Directors Association Professional Scholarship and the Audrey Davidson Early Music Award. She has held positions on the faculties of Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, and the University of North Texas. Her research focus is voice science and pedagogy in the choral setting. An active adjudicator and clinician, Dr. Quist regularly conducts honor choirs and presents at music conferences. Upcoming guest appearances include the ACDA Southwestern Division SSAA Honor Choir, the Southern California Vocal Association Honor Choir, and the New York ACDA Honor Choir. Dr. Quist serves as the National ACDA R&S Chair for Youth and Student Activities.
2014 ALL COLLEGE CHOIR Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Krystina Braswell Travius Burch Kezia Green Terrence Gibson Daniel Hardy Nick Hartley Erica Humbert Lauren Lever Agnes Scott College Sydney Britt Clover Brown Ashley Buchanan Sorena Campbell Albany State Auriette Alexander Lynn Barochin Keddrick Clark Melody Hudson Demetrius Jones Jimmy Jucks Autuan Russell Amajah Varner Clayton State University Lynelle Andrews Jacob Augsten Jacob Caldwell Michael Carr Jacob Hall Christina Sullivan Jesica West Michele Wynn Darton State College Leah Anglin Patty Betton Petter Binford II James Andrew Bode Nikenson Charles Cole Hankins Shanae Oliver Lindsey Smith
Georgia College Meagan Johnson Devon Kitchens Cannon McClain Johnathan Moon Mitchell Moore Brianna Riley Bradley Sowell Caroline Thomas
University of West Georgia Gabby Beteag Charlotte Cole Terrell Davis Abigail Dawkins Chaneya Joyner Caleb Strickland James Tyson Kenya White
Georgia Institute of Technology Kathy Allred Rachel Azevedo Amy Bonecutter Jackie Borinski Jonathon Johnson Antony J. Kolenc Brenden Leonard Alan Zaring
Valdosta State University Antoine Bray Nathan Calvert Rachel Campbell Cody O’Shea Amber Patterson Erin Walsh
Georgia State University Erin Barksdale Alexandria Beckham Hannah Lee Laura Massas Christopher Massie Megan Schuitema Khyle Wooten Rachel Zettler University of Georgia Caitlin Boyd Hannah Campbell David Conley Jenna Livsey Nathan Schreer Emily Skilling Alex Thomas University of North Georgia – Gainesville Jordan Bearden Todd Childers Hope Douds Melanie Discon Jeremy Maddux Megan Miller Branden Shaw Karla Utterback
Young Harris College Jordan Bishop Joanna Burrell Justin Hermosilla Carli Kidd Cameron LeJeune Emily Nix John-Michael Thomas Adam Trotman
2014 ALL COLLEGE ORCHESTRA Program Jennifer Floyd, Organizer Fawzi Haimor, Conductor
Appalachia Waltz………………………………………………………………………………...O'Connor The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires…………………..Astor Piazzolla, arr. Leonid Desyatnikov 1. Verano Porteno (Summer) 2. Otono Porteno (Autumn) 3. Invierno Porteno (Winter) 4. Primavera Porteno (Spring) Brandenburg #3……………………………………………………………………………………Bach
Conductor Fawzi Haimor is currently in his second season as the Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Prior to his Pittsburgh appointment, he was the Assistant Conductor of the Alabama Symphony for two seasons. In Alabama, he conducted a variety of concerts including subscription, pops, education, and outreach. Additionally, Mr. Haimor had the pleasure to work with numerous orchestras including the Amman Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, and Orquestra Sinfonico do Porto and has collaborated with famous artists such as Bela Fleck, Bobby Horton, Diane Schuur, and Luciana Souza. He has also served as a cover conductor to esteemed conductors including Justin Brown, Marvin Hamlisch, Grant Llewellyn, Michael Morgan, Robert Spano, Stefan Sanderling, and Michael Stern. Extremely passionate about the education of young musicians, Mr. Haimor is involved in many aspects of music education. He was the first music director of the newly formed Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra where he was involved in the development of a brand new premier level youth orchestra for the state of Alabama. He was also the founder and first music director of the Davis Summer Symphony, an organization geared towards the education and outreach of classical music to residents of the Davis, California community. Additionally, he has been invited to guest conduct youth ensembles across the country. Born in Chicago in 1983, Mr. Haimor was raised in the Middle East and the San Francisco Bay Area. He began playing the violin at the age of 4 and quickly developed a deep love for conducting. He completed his training at the Jacobs School of Music in Indiana University where he studied under David Effron and Arthur Fagen as well as attended master classes around the world led by highly respected conductors including Herbert Blomstedt, Jorma Panula, Leonard Slatkin, and Gustav Meier. He has earned bachelor’s degrees in both music and neurobiology, physiology, and behavior, and a master’s degree in conducting from the University of California-Davis before completing his second master’s in instrumental conducting from Indiana University.
2014 ALL COLLEGE ORCHESTRA VIOLIN Alexander Carrera – Georgia College & State University Joshua Crowe – Georgia Southern University Micah David – Kennesaw State University Donte Davis – Clayton State University DuMarkus Davis – Kennesaw State University Dmitrius Denize – Georgia College & State University Pureum Kim – Georgia Southern University Briana Kinnel – Georgia Southern University Jennifer Latimer – Georgia Southern University Robbie Lollar – Georgia College & State University Kara Meng – Georgia Southern University Earl Puckett – Georgia College & State University Cameron Richardson – Clayton State University Jacquelyn Robinson – Georgia Southern University
VIOLA Jacob Bell – Clayton State University Jasmine Harris – Darton State College Ryan McDonald – University of Georgia Samantha Tang – Kennesaw State University Fiona Wang – Georgia Southern University Chris Williams – University of Georgia
CELLO Jonathan Gwaltney – Georgia College & State University Jake Hood – University of Georgia Robert-Christian Sanchez – University of Georgia Christina Wong – Georgia Southern University Xiaohang Wu – Georgia Southern University
BASS Kristoffer Caine – Clayton State University Ryan Lumpkin – Georgia Southern University Nick Scholefield – Kennesaw State University