2015 All CollegeChorus Jeff Funderburk, Choral Division Chair Dr. Amanda Quist, Conductor Maila Springfield, Accompanist Paul Neal, Organizer January 30, 2015
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.
Program
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
All College Chorus Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Darton State College Dr. Susan Kirby Roe, Director Dr. Harmony Murphy, Director Travius Burch Cody Cone Matthew Fuller Terrence Gibson Holly Huggins Erica Humbert Mariah Slaughter
Albany State University Dr. Marcia Mitchell Hood, Director Keddrick Clark Erin Evans Edwin Gilliam Kezia Green Melody Hudson Jimmy Jucks Matthew Parker Amajah Varner
Clayton State University Michael Fuchs, Director Jacob Augsten Michelle Wynn
Patty Betton Isaac Evans Desmond Josiah Kiana Lane Macy Martin Lindsey Smith Kameron Turner Theron Wakefield
Georgia College Dr. Jennifer M. Flory, Director Jared Etheridge Matilda Fenton Meagan Johnson Sarah Kitts J’barri Mar-Shall Tevauri Mar-Shall Cannon McClain Julie Overvold
Georgia State University Dr. Deanna Joseph, Director Georgia Tech Jerry Ulrich, Director Rachel Azevedo Logan Brafford Christy Fitzmaurice Richard Huckaby Vinh Nguyen Catherine Stephens David Thomson Jason Walker
Kennesaw State University Alison Mann, Director Michael Bart Naarah Callendar Kevin Loggins Shannan O’Dowd
University of West Georgia Dr. Kevin Hibbard, Director Mary G. Beteag Charlotte Cole Samantha Cotton Anthony Foote Kayla Trotti James Tyson Travis Watkins Kenya White
Young Harris College Dr. John Wayman, Director Kenneth Boykin Joseph Holley-Beaver Carli Kidd Cameron LeJeune Emily Nix Tyler Redmond Hannah Roselle Sarah Stogsdill