February Newsletter

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Singing with the Philadelphia Orchestra Paige Gale, Senior

On Monday, January 15, members from the Immaculata Chorale and had the opportunity to sing with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert. Mrs. Dorina Morrow, the chorale director at Immaculata, was asked to put together a choir consisting of approximately 150 people. She combined choirs from Immaculata University and The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts to put on an amazing concert. For those involved, the concert was an all-day ordeal. While the rehearsals that morning were long and at times exhausting, the concert was awe-inspiring. It brought tears to so many people’s eyes, including many of the performers in the choir. The music was inspiring and moving to everyone. One of the most powerful pieces in the concert was Barber’s Adagio for Strings with a narrator speaking Martin Luther King Jr’s speech over it. The power and emotion behind her voice really emphasized the message Martin Luther King Jr. was trying to convey 50 years ago. It brought tears to many people’s eyes. Most of the choir’s favorite piece was Total Praises because of its intensity and beautiful harmonies. It appeared to be a crowd favorite as well, as the crowd gave a standing ovation after this piece. Overall, it was an experience that none of us will ever forget. Everyone who sang in the choir would like to thank Mrs. Morrow for giving us this opportunity.

Pictured from left to right: Marilyn Benvenuto, Madison Molnar, Paige Gale, Kristiana Wodzinski, Emma Richey, and Kiera Dillon.

Table of Contents

Meet the Music Department……………….2 Music Therapy Club…………………………2 Music Education…………………………….3 Important Deadlines………………………..3 Upcoming Choir Concerts…………………..4 Student Performances Off Campus………...4 Other Upcoming Performances...………….5


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Meet the Music Department Paige Gale, Senior We have five full time professors in the Music department. Dr. Carr, the Chair of the Music Department, is an accomplished performer and Steinway artist. He recently received the award for Top Teacher from Steinway. Mr. Gehring, the director of ensembles, is the newest member of the full time faculty. He is the director of the concert band and symphony orchestra on campus. He also teaches various classes such as piano lab and conducting. Sister Kathleen Doutt is the advisor for the music education students. She teaches aural skills, music history, and world music. One of her favorite activities on campus is participating in the IU chorale, directed by Mrs. Dorina Morrow. She also puts together small ensembles for special masses. Dr. Eyre and Dr. Hunt are the two full time music therapy teachers. Dr. Eyre is from Canada and loves her cats. She has a lot of clinical experience and her students love to hear some of her stories. Dr. Hunt is the advisor for the music therapy club and sign language club. She loves research and teaches classes such as Psychology of Music and Ethics. All of the full time faculty are amazing and all of the students really appreciate all of the work they do for us.

Music Therapy Club Kristiana Wodzinski, Senior Music therapy club can benefit all non-music and music majors, especially this semester! This semester our executive board has put together sessions to focus on our own growth, mentally and musically. Some of these sessions will include: self-care with mandalas and black-out poetry, learning about songs from different cultures, vocal care and tea, improvisation for our primary instruments and a day dedicated to research, featuring Dr. Hunt. Music Therapy Club meets from 3:30-4:30 every other Tuesday. If you plan on attending the MARAMTA Conference in Pittsburgh, or if you have any questions please let us know! You can email Paige Gale, our president, at pgale1@mail.immaculata.edu. We are welcoming sophomore music therapy major, Madison Molnar, as our president-elect. Madison will be training to be president for the 2018-19 semester. If you have any suggestions about music therapy club, you can contact her. We will also be having executive board elections before the MAR-AMTA Conference. We look forward to making music and promoting positivity with you!


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Music Education Club Alyssa Wiltbank, Junior

Immaculata University's Music Education Club/PCMEA is an organization that discusses current topics in the field of music education, researches for valuable classroom resources, and prepares our future music educators for the field through professional development opportunities. Through the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association, our students have attended district, regional, and state workshops hosted by PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) and PMEA District 12. Throughout the academic year, we host meetings when the music education majors are not in their music convocation course (3:30-4:20pm on Mondays). We also discuss fundraising for our conference expenses as well as plan events for students to attend. We strongly encourage non-music majors to join us because there is something in it for everyone whether you are a supporter of education or music! The students on our executive board are: Alyssa Wiltbank-President Alexis Reavill- Vice-President Gabrielle DeMarco- Co- Vice- President Katelyn Reichle- Treasurer Gina Rulli- Secretary Faculty Advisor- Sister Kathleen Doutt, IHM SD&E Advisor- Gabby Terry, Grad Assistant

Throughout the year we are always accepting new members so please consider joining us! Currently, our PCMEA members are preparing to attend the PMEA Annual State Conference at the Lancaster Marriott and Convention Center from April 19-22.

Important Deadlines and Dates

1. Faculty nominations for AMTA Spring 2018 scholarships are due by February 9th, 2018. - Go to www.musictherapy.org/careers/scholars to nominate a student or, if you are a student, you can ask to be nominated 2. Register for the MARAMTA conference by February 26th for the Early Bird price!! 3. There are 5 weeks in this semester to take your piano proficiency exam. The dates in February are: - Thursday February 15 from 12 PM to 1:45 PM - Friday February 16 from 2 PM to 4 PM - Thursday February 22 from 12 PM to 1:45 PM - Friday February 23 from 2 PM to 4 PM 4. The SEPCHE conference is on March 24th. If you want to present an academic presentations abstracts will be due soon. More information will come.

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Upcoming Choir Concerts Alexis Reavill, Junior February 3rd: •

Temple University Men’s Choir and Concert Choir concert. 5:30 pm at Lew Klein Hall 1837 N. Broad St. Philadelphia

February 9th: •

West Chester University Concert Choir concert 7:30-8:30 pm at Swope Music Building 817 S. High St. West Chester (price: free)

February 18th: •

West Chester University Mastersingers concert 3:00-4:00 pm at Swope Music Building 817 S. High St. West Chester (price: free)

February 23rd: •

Temple University Symposium: The Choir of Solo Voices 9:00 am-6:00 pm at Lew Klein Hall 1837 N. Broad St. Philadelphia (price: free) • “Temple University’s Department of Vocal Arts hosts a day-long symposium addressing the goals, needs and challenges of solo singers participating in choir. Join renowned experts for lectures, panel discussions, and workshops on the sounds, science, and dynamics of these two modes of singing.” (register online) Temple University Concert Choir and Brahms Chamber Singers 7:30 pm at Lew Klein Hall 1837 N. Broad St. Philadelphia • Concert to follow symposium

February 26th: •

Temple University Graduate Conductors Chorus and Recital Chorus 7:30 pm at Rock Hall Auditorium 1715 N. Broad St. Philadelphia

February 28th: •

Temple University Singers, Women’s Chorus and University Chorale 7:30 pm at Lew Klein Hall 1837 N. Broad St. Philadelphia

Student Performances Off Campus Adam Skirvin’s Band – Frnd Crcl - Trocadero in Philadelphia on February 11, doors open at 5 PM Katelyn Reichle - Ask her about her performance dates and places. She tends to travel near and far for different gigs.


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Other Upcoming Performances Gina Rulli, Sophomore

** All Performances listed will count as convocation credits for excused absence from class. Bring a ticket or program to Mr. Gehring for credit.

Contributors Paige Gale Kristiana Wodzinski Alexis Reavill Alyssa Wiltbank Gina Rulli

Philadelphia Orchestra Rehearsal On February 22, all students are invited to attend the Philadelphia Orchestra’s rehearsal at the Kimmel Center. The rehearsal is from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, with the pre-rehearsal beginning at 9:45 in the Rendell Room. It is free for all students who would like to attend! The program includes: Kodály - Dances of Marosszék Higdon - Concerto for Low Brass Beethoven - Symphony No. 8 Brahms - Hungarian Dances The music education students can use this day as field experience. If you have any questions, please see Sister Kathleen Doutt. Hope to see you all there!


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