POLYARTS
SPRING VOCAL MUSIC CONCERT
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023
7:00 PM | MEMORIAL CHAPEL
FEATURING:
YOUNG SINGERS, TOWER SINGERS, A CAPPELLA, BLUE NOTES, HARMONICS, CONCERT CHOIR, ADVANCED CONCERT CHOIR
A Note from the Performing Arts Department
Tonight’s concert is not only a celebration of our students’ hard work over the course of this year but also a culmination of the skills and experiences they have amassed during their Poly career. For many seniors, tonight is the end of a four-, six-, or eight-year commitment to our ensembles.
In addition to the skills, technique, and experiences represented tonight, our ensembles represent the best of what the Performing Arts at Poly Prep can achieve: community. I commend these students for taking the time to make music together and thank them for their contributions to our community at Poly Prep.
Tonight’s concert is also a culminating event for me, personally. While I hope to still be involved in some manner and am reluctant to call this my “last concert,” it is certainly an end of sorts. After 17 years of making music with Poly students, I will soon be transitioning to the role of Head of Middle School. While I am so excited for this next journey in my career, I will undoubtedly miss making music at Poly, and I will be forever grateful for the memories and relationships I have made as a music teacher here. Thank you to the students, faculty, and administration who have made this possible.
And thank you for supporting your children’s endeavors in the arts. We believe these experiences will forever enrich their lives.
Daniel Doughty Director of MusicAdvanced Concert Choir
Hela Rotan
Traditional Indonesian Folk Song
Arranged by Ken Steven
Embraceable You
By George and Ira Gershwin
Arranged by Kirby Shaw
Directed by Daniel Doughty
Anjali Budhram, Jasmine Donald, Tasha Ellis, Genevieve Fitzpatrick, Cooper Flinn-Beane, Stavroula Gabriel, Ryan Geisler, Isabelle Gerling, Mia Gordon, Tristan Kelley, Beatrice Larkin, Izzy Leyton, Mary Lin, Alida Lissak, Lulu McDonald, Adrianna Neal, Cosmo Oliveira Evans, Sadie Schoenberger, Kai Sergeant, Donald Shields, George Thanopoulos, Drew Waldman, Zeke Wise
A Cappella
Medley of Love: I Love You So / Dedicated to the One I Love
The Walters / Lowman Pauling and Ralph Bass
Arranged by Maddy Wyatt
Directed by Maddy Wyatt
Griffin Allen, Junie Blaise, Jasmine Donald, Catherine Ferreira, Genevieve Fitzpatrick, Cooper Flinn-Beane, Stavroula Gabriel, Ryan Geisler, Mia Gordon,* Tristan Kelley, Brianna Kwan, Mary Lin, Alida Lissak, Katie Lopez, Donald Shields, Leo Yihan Wang,* Zeke Wise, Wendy Zhou
*22–23 Co-Presidents
Young Singers
Stand By Me
By Ben E. KingScars to Your Beautiful
By Alessia CaraDirected by Daniel Doughty
Accompanied by Simone Ferraresi
Serena Anderson, Jon Balikci, Amina Diagne, Eve Furst, Olivia Harris, Fiona Jaffe, Dayreni Llano, Esteban Mierisch, Alex Pipitone, Liliana Ruiz, Reid Ryland, Abigail Vatel
Blue Notes
Dancin’ in the Moonlight
By Sherman KellyArranged by Deke Sharon
Directed by Daniel Doughty
Grif Allen, Dylan Dehnert, Cooper Flinn-Beane, Quin Foley, Khari Freeman, Chris Howell, Sundiata Gittens, Lucas Hunter, Hutch Karp, Tristan Kelley, Christopher Merola, Leo Mullin, Cosmo Oliviera Evans,* Zach Pelson, Luke Rizzo, Ben Robb, William Rorech, Hank Schilling, Jedi Scott, Kai Sergeant, Donald Shields, York Song, Sam Swartz, George Thanopoulos, Zeke Wise
*22–23 President
Tower Singers
Revolting Children From Matilda
By Tim MinchinArranged by Mac Huff
All of Me
By John Stephens and Tobias GadDirected by Daniel Doughty and Maddy Wyatt
Accompanied by Simone Ferraresi
GRADE 7:
Phoebe Allen, Isa Anderson, Charlotte Arzouian, Samara Charles, Logan Chaudoir, Magnus Coleman, Caleb Cuti, Levi Drucker Mann, Lila Dubin, Lucy Fleishhacker, Kiana Freeman, Mackenzie Grant-Hinckson, Hart Hicks, Lalitha Jayaram, Bodhi Kehoe, Avery Kelly, Anissa LeBlanc, Lucas McKenzie, Alex Mezhburd, Nyla Moise, Caroline Nemeth, Luke Shannon, Gabby Pipitone, Anisah Rahman, Kara Shum, Genevieve Simmons, Stella Taendler, Micha Thomas, Aviva Treister, Mick Waldman, Desmond Weber
GRADE 8:
Nicolette Avdeychik, Runa Bhandari, Celia Camara, Olivia Chu, Charlie Garner, Othello Ghartey, Cate Goldschmid, Jordan Greenberg, Kailynn Hernandez, Charles Jaffe, Felix James, Lulu Kenney, Miro Kubica, Emma Lattinelli, Sasha Londoner, Annie Lopez, Nili Maltzman, Momo Mandelbaum-Quiroga, Sydney McFarlane, John Miller, Julian Miravete, Emmanuel Nikitiades, Soleil Pena, Jess Rogers, Téa Sabbagh, Lester Shamos, Adelaide Swartz, Annabelle Thompson, Spencer Udin
Harmonics
Killing Me Softly (With His Song)
By Charles Fox, Norman Gimbel, and Lori LiebermanArranged by Deke Sharon
FACULTY ADVISOR: Alexis Perez, assisted by Mariko Watt
Lulu Adefris-Yaxley, Anjali Budhram, Jasmine Donald, Catherine Ferreira, Stavroula Gabriel, Ryan Geisler, Isabelle Gerling, Madeline Gross, Esme Hort, Katie Lopez,* Emily Mansfield, Lulu McDonald, Juliet Michaelis, Adrianna Neal,* Cinthya Sanchez, Sadie Schoenberger, Fiona Stephenson, Jacqueline Tehrany, Drew Waldman
*22–23 Co-Presidents
Concert Choir
Stay
By Mikky Ekko, Justin Parker, and Elof LoelvAdvanced Concert Choir and Concert Choir
Let The River Run
By Carly SimonArranged by Craig Hella Johnson
The Seal Lullaby
By Eric WhitacreSenior Song: I Lived
By Ryan Tedder and Noel ZancanellaArranged by Jacob Narverud
Directed by Daniel Doughty
Accompanied by Simone Ferraresi
CONCERT CHOIR:
Lulu Adefris-Yaxley, Alex Amorosino, Abdul Barrie, Henry Crowley, Sebastian Ferre, Jacob Gil, Briyana Hart, Esme Hort, Christopher Howell, Holyn Karp, Landon Lipton, Piper Lipton, Zoe McCullough, Leo Mullin, Reese Roaman, Felipe Santiago, Kerry Song, York Song, Sam Swartz
ADVANCED CONCERT CHOIR:
Anjali Budhram, Jasmine Donald, Tasha Ellis, Genevieve Fitzpatrick, Cooper Flinn-Beane, Stavroula Gabriel, Ryan Geisler, Isabelle Gerling, Mia Gordon, Tristan Kelley, Beatrice Larkin, Izzy Leyton, Mary Lin, Alida Lissak, Lulu McDonald, Adrianna Neal, Cosmo Oliveira Evans, Sadie Schoenberger, Kai Sergeant, Donald Shields, George Thanopoulos, Drew Waldman, Zeke Wise
Our Production Would Not Be Possible without the Generous Support of:
Audrius Barzdukas P’20
Head of School
Michal Hershkovitz P’16, ’18
Assistant Head of School, Academics
Sarah Bates
Head of Upper School
André Del Valle P’29, ’33 Head of Middle School
Michael Robinson
Head of Arts
The members of the Performing Arts faculty, the Engagement & Communications Department, the Poly Prep IT Staff, the Facilities and Maintenance Department, the Security Staff, the Kitchen Staff, and the Middle & Upper School Deans.
The following students featured in tonight’s performance are members of the Excellence in Arts Certificate Program:
Class of ’23:
Natasha Ellis, Leo Yihan Wang, Brianna Kwan, Cinthya Sanchez, Fiona Stephenson, Sundiata Gittens, Mia Gordon, Cooper Flinn-Beane, Kai Sergeant, Katie Lopez, Adrianna Neal, Beatrice Larkin, Cosmo Oliveira Evans
Class of ’24:
Zeke Wise, Genevieve Fitzpatrick, Mary Lin, Junie Blaise, Lulu McDonald, Tristan Kelley, Jasmine Donald
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Join Us for These Upcoming Performing Arts Events
Spring Visual Arts Exhibition
Thursday, April 27, 2023
6:00 PM | STUDENT CENTER
Spring Instrumental Music Concert
Thursday, April 27, 2023
7:00 PM | MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Special Reunion Performing Arts Showcase
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Location and Time TBD
MS Musical: Bye Bye Birdie: Youth Edition
A Musical Comedy, Book by Michael Stewart, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Lee Adams
Thursday & Friday, May 11 & 12, 2023
7:00 PM | RICHARD PERRY THEATRE
Poly Conservatory Spring Recitals
Tuesday–Thursday, May 16–18, 2023
Details to follow
Grade 4 Spring Dance and Music Concert
Thursday, May 25, 2023
6:00 PM | RICHARD PERRY THEATRE
Grades 5 & 6 Music Share
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
10:00 AM | MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming events!
