December 8, 2014 MCCC Prelude Choir Program-Winter Cheer

WINTER CHEER MONDAY DECEMBER 8, 2014 7:00 PM

MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTS

WINTER CHEER The Monroe County Community College Prelude & Macomb County Children’s Chorus IN THE MEYER THEATER AT THE LA-Z-BOY CENTER

MONDAY DECEMBER 8, 2014 7:00 PM CATHERINE BRODIE BETSY GRAHAM MARSH JEFF ZURKAN CONDUCTORS JANE KRUGER NANCY LAPORTE ACCOMPANISTS

PR O G R A M MACOMB COUNTY SENIOR CENTER Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening. . . Vera Kistler An Awful Tempest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeffrey Cobb Windy Nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia Gray Be Like a Bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbie Betinis MACOMB COUNTY TROUBADOURS A New Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audrey Snyder Laudate Dominum . . . . . . . . . . . Antonio Vivaldi/P. Liebergen The Snow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward Elgar Angel’s Carol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Rutter MCCC PRELUDE Frozen Choral Highlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Arr. Mark Brymer

Solos - Logan Skidmore, Elizabeth Brockman, Elizabeth Schwartz, Ephraim Brockman, Chloe Kruse, Erin Dorsey Narration - Orion Tyner Kling Glockchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arr. Tim Winebrenner Traditional German Carol Peaceful Night , Silent Night. . . . . . . . . . . . Arr. Ruth Schram The Sleigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Kountz The Twelve Days After Christmas . . . . . . . . . . Frederick Silver COMBINED CHOIRS Jingle Bells We Wish You a Merry Christmas

MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRELUDE CHOIR DIRECTOR: CATHERINE BRODIE

Julia Bartlett Kyndy Bennett Erin Bressler* Daniel Brockman Elizabeth Brockman Ephraim Brockman Christen Broughton Grace Buchanan Audrey Cooley* Carson Daill Monet Desloover Madeline Desloover Maunina Dia Erin Dorsey Sara Graves Miles Gunn Elizabeth Harrigan* Allyson Heinzerling Madison Johnson

* Charter Members of MCCC Prelude

Chloe Kruse Hannah McClure* Jacob Meredith Madison Miller Sam Mohn Mandy Petkovich Alyson Pierce Marissa Ruettinger Elizabeth Schwartz Logan Skidmore Megan Sloan Autumn Spears Ryan Stango Lauren Swallow Emily Tayler Caroline Taylor Orion Tyner Kelly Van Sparrentak Samantha Vandermark Sara Wilder

MACOMB COUNTY CHOIRS DIRECTOR: BETSY GRAHAM MARSH & JEFF ZURKAN

Senior Choir

Troubadours

Jelena Batanjski Mila Batanjski Alexis Corbeil Maria Ferrazzo Dominico Ferrazzo Erica Frederick Brianna Goralcyzk Stephanie Harizanova Emily Hohensee Sarah Hohensee Alexander Horetski Megan Houlihan Victoria Johnson Sarah Karras R.J. Kilcher Lila Libby Grace Lovins Brynn Lupo Ireland Majewski Maya Marina Corrie Milton Samantha Radman Lily Richter Beatrice Salazar Haley Shaw Bradley Shoener Kara Thompson Carissa Turner Ava Weingartz Renette Woychowski

Kristina Bzhetaj Mary Grace Chirco Elena Chouinard Riley Connell Elizabeth Dewey Allyssa Farley Delaney Gizzi Bridget Healey Brianna Holmes Kathryn Kildea Kaylana Lozelle Lisa McCabe Chloe Sabo Katrina White Chloe Zurkan

Biography Jeffrey Zurkan Musical Director, Jeffrey Zurkan, conducts the Junior and Senior choirs, bringing nearly 30 years of teaching experience to the group.

He was named Educator of the Year in Oakland County by the Michigan Association of Middle School Educations in 2000 and is currently the Director of Vocal Music at Hart Middle School in Rochester.

Betsy Graham Marsh Betsy Graham Marsh, retired choral director of 36 years, conducts the Troubadours choir. Over her tenure she was chosen twice to direct State Honor Choirs and will also direct the 2015 State Honors Choir in January. She was Rochester Middle School Teacher of the Year in 1996 and 2003. Betsy currently serves as editor of the Michigan newsletter of the American Choral Directors Association and is director of the St. Paul’s UMC Epworth choir.

The Macomb Children’s Chorus The Macomb Children’s Chorus is comprised of three choirs: Junior, Senior, Troubadours. Singers are placed on the basis of their musical ability and their motivation to learn and work at singing. The intent of the Children’s Chorus is to enhance and expand upon the musical opportunities that the children receive in their school and church choirs by providing additional instruction and experiences.

Rehearsals emphasize the development of musicianship and vocal technique. Through the study of the highest quality music literature, the singers develop musical artistry, poise, confidence, discipline and an understanding and love of the art of music.

Catherine Brodie Catherine Brodie has a B.S. and an M.A in music education from Eastern Michigan University. She served as a graduate conductor for Emily Lowe and the EMU Madrigal Singers. She retired from Monroe public schools with 25 years of service in music education. She is an active member of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association where she serves on the adjudication committee. She is the past treasurer for the American Choral Director’s Association Michigan. Catherine has directed several State Honor’s Choirs. Her choirs have also been invited to sing on MSVMA and ACDA-MI Conference programs. In 1997 Catherine was chosen by the Michigan Music Teachers Association as teacher of the year for her work in Elementary Music Education.

She was also selected as teacher of the year in 2005 by the Michigan School Vocal Music Association. Catherine is past conductor of several choirs at Monroe High School who consistently received superior ratings. She also conducted Oakland Singers, Toledo Opera Children’s Chorus and the River Raisin Centre for the Arts Cantate. She is the current conductor for Monroe County Community College Agora Chorale as well as MCCC Prelude a children’s chorale. She is a member of the John Tyner Chorale, and St. Paul’s Methodist Chancel Choir. She directs the St. Paul’s United Methodist bell choir. Catherine and her husband Bill have three sons; Matthew, Andrew and Brian and three grandson’s: Liam, Aidan and Caleb

MCCC Prelude MCCC Prelude was started in 2012 to enable the young singers in the Monroe Area to have a quality music program that was above and beyond the school music programs. Monroe County Community College graciously supported the decision to begin the chorale which is made up of fifth through eighth grade students. Our mission statement is : “to educate and inspire children to understand and value the art of singing and its lifelong impact on teamwork, dedication and the human spirit.” We have also been supported with scholarship money from United Way of Monroe, Kiwanis, we have received a foundation grants from MCCC to cover music and scholarships. Our choir has performed with The John Tyner Chorale, and Carillon Women’s Chorale, Chariscurro Men’s Chorale, and the St. Paul’s United Methodist Praise Ringers. In May of 2014 the choir won first place and a Superior rating from Festival in the Parks at Cedar Point.

Events October 20

January 24

FALL FLOURISH Band and Chorale Concert

Classic Albums River Raisin Live – Pink Ragtime Revue Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” April 11 and 12

November 22

February 6

The Highwaymen The Marshall Live: A Musical Tucker Band Tribute

March 27

Antiques in April April 18 and 19 And Away We Go!

December 6 Davina and The Vagabonds December 8 MCCC’s Prelude Children’s Chorus December 9 Agora Chorale Concert December 15 MOVIE MAGIC Symphony Band Concert

February 22

Inside Out Dance Ensemble Band and Chorale ‘Collage’ Concert April 27 February 28 28th Annual Black History Month Blues Series Concert

PRESENTS TH E

2014 / 2015

Season

Symphony Band Concert April 28 Agora Chorale Concert

March 7 Gilbert Gottfried

May 4

March 17

MCCC’s Prelude Children’s Chorus

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