Music Programme by Linda Meadows

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 170th Anniversary Committee presents A Joyful Musical Collaboration

CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE May 17th at 4:00 PM 2014 St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 111 Whalley Ave, New Haven. CT. 06511 Rector Richard D. Meadows, Jr.+

WELCOME MESSAGE

“When words fail music speaks”, I am not sure to whom credit should be given for that wise insightful quote, but I sure do agree. Music is an integral part of our being. It impacts us and often speaks to our heart concerns like no other form. I am sure you will agree that once music is accompanied with lyrics, vocals and instruments it amalgamates into beautiful art forms. What is then birthed is simply divine. We may label it as scared, soulful, spiritual, melodic, bluesy, gutsy, jazz-whatever the genre our hearts and our spirit are profoundly affected. Our response can be finger and toe tapping, body swaying, vocal outbursts, laughter, singing and dancing! It’s downright joy in our bones. Music can usher us into the heights of enlightenment. As we embark upon this 170th Anniversary of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church we celebrate our collective testament of God’s providence over the lives of our membership and those served with in loved. It’s no denying that St. Luke’s has a historically and spiritually rich legacy! St. Luke’s mirrors our lives in that we’ve overcome huge milestones and stood the test of time. Our relevancy in the New Haven, Connecticut community and beyond remains! Humility and faithfulness are our hallmark! The Lord has allowed ministry to continually flourish and meet the needs of an ever changing community. We can’t help but express our thanksgiving through uplifting songs, dance interpretations and joyful musical expressions. We praise God for your presence, your gift of participation this afternoon and witnessing with us the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Come on friends let’s praise God for his mighty excellence! It’s time to make a joyful sound!

Committee Members – Linda, Yvette, Sheila and Kenneth

Music Director - Kenneth Joseph is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and Northern Illinois University with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music respectively. Joseph has over twenty years of steelpan experience and has had the pleasure of studying with renowned musicians including Satanand Sharma, Dr. Pat Bishop, Liam Teague and Cliff Alexis. In addition to steelpan he has done training in the field of conducting and has had the pleasure of studying with Dr. Ronnie Wooten, Craig Kirchoff, Dr. Jack Stamp, Dr. Amy Roisum-Foley and Dr. John Ginochio. Joseph has also performed and toured with steel ensembles, including Lydian Steel Orchestra and Exodus Steel Orchestra, both of Trinidad and Tobago. Currently, Joseph resides in Hamden CT. USA, where he teaches steelband at Highville Charter School. Joseph is currently the director of the award winning St Luke’s Steelband of New Haven. In addition to directing, Joseph also arranges and composes for various ensembles; some of his work will be heard this evening. Joseph also performs regularly as a soloist, serves as a clinician and an adjudicator and teaches private lessons as needed. For any further communication, Joseph can be contacted via email: kjoseph01@hotmail.com

1st Half of the Program - "Joyful, Joyful"

1. Unity Boys Choir 2. Harriet Alfred 3. Ernest Stewart 4. Marc Clinton 5. Paulette Clinton & Jonathan Q. Berryman 6. Marc & Amari Clinton 7. Scott Baker 8. Jazz Ensemble

INTERMISSION - 10 minutes

2nd Half of the Program - "Just Want to Praise You"

10. Island Girls 11. Rachel Andoh 12. Haven String Quartet 13. Maria Fusco 14. St. Luke's Chancel Choir 15. Daisy Melendez 16. Steel Pan

Artist in Order of Appearance

The Unity Boys’ Choir of New Haven, CT How Excellent & Babethandaza The Unity Boys’ Choir is an inspirational group of singers. Organized November 6, 1997, the choir seeks to deter the violence which plagues many towns and bring the communities of the Greater New Haven Area and beyond together. This goal is accomplished through development of social skills, discipline and academic excellence. Based on a revolving door, the diverse members range in age 4 to 17.The choir members travel from Northford, West Haven, Hamden, East Haven, North Haven, and New Haven. Local college students often return to perform when time permits. The Unity Boys’ Choir has had the honor of singing for former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Dr. William (Bill) Cosby, Roberta Flack, Danny Glover, the Surviving Firemen of the 9-11 Attack, and many government officials. Their travels have taken them to Canada and several northeastern states. In April 2009, they were chosen to tour the White House and sing on Capitol Hill. The boys also recorded a CD that has been distributed to many young men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Under the direction of Lillie Perkins and Sylvia Hayes, along with the support of New Haven Public School Administrators and a committed parent group, dedication has allowed these young men to realize their musical potential individually and collectively. In September 2011, Jarrad McCown began to serve as the Youth Director! Donijah Collier and Landis Williams also serve as Youth Directors!! THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE CHOIR IS TO “WALK WITH PURPOSE AND REPRESENT WITH EXCELLENCE!”

Harriett Alfred, Soloist Lord I Don't Feel No Way's Tired by Jester Hairston. A native of Gary, Indiana, Harriett Alfred has been a music educator in the New Haven Public School System for 15 years. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education (concentration in voice and choral music) from Hampton University followed by a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State University. Presently, Harriett is the choral music director at The Cooperative Arts and Humanities Magnet High School. She has been a featured soloist at various civic and religious functions throughout the New Haven area. Currently Harriett is a member and soloist in The Heritage Chorale of New Haven and a member and soloist at the Mount Zion Seventh Day Adventist Church. She can be seen portraying the Virgin Mary in the Long Wharf Theater production of Black Nativity.

Ernest Stewart Pantomime Rain On Us by Earnest Pugh

Ernest Stewart is a senior at the Cooperative Arts and Humanities Magnet High School. His major is dance. However, he is a multi-talented student who also sings and acts and has performed in almost every dance and theater productions at his school. The performance you will see this evening was researched and choreographed by Ernest for his Capstone Project. The Capstone Project is a senior culminating project that represents the student's growth and development in that particular art over 4 years. We congratulate Ernest on his achievements in High School as he is about to graduate in June 2014 from the New Haven Public Schools. All the best in your future endeavors and may God continues to shine his light upon you.

Marc R. Clinton Soloist Come Sunday by Duke Ellington

Jonathan Q. Berryman & Rev. Paulette Thompson-Clinton Piano and Cello Great is Thy Faithfulness - Arranged by Jonathan Berryman This is my Father's World - Arranged by Kenneth Dake The Rev. Paulette Thompson-Clinton is an international educator, musician (cellist and chorister), wife, mother, daughter, and three-time overcomer of cancer. In December 2012 she was ordained as an American Baptist minister at the Community Baptist Church in New Haven, where she currently serves as the Minister of Discipleship. Rev. Clinton grew up in Buffalo, New York, and has been in Connecticut since her marriage to Marc R. Clinton in 2005. Rev. Clinton’s ministerial gifts include teaching, preaching, healing, and encouragement, and she has used these gifts throughout western New York and the tri-state area. Rev. Clinton received her Bachelor’s degree in Music and French from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and earned a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University of Buffalo. In 2006 she graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Divinity Degree from the Drew Theological School in Madison, New Jersey. Paulette’s professional background includes a combination of over 20 years in university teaching and administration in western New York; time in Benin, West Africa training elementary school teachers, and church-based ministry in both New York City (at the Marble Collegiate Church) and New Haven. As far as community involvement, currently she is a member of Sisters Journey Breast Cancer Support Group and the Heritage Chorale of New Haven. In this season of her life, God is calling her to sow the seed for The Spirituality of Living Well, a ministry of healing, empowerment and liberation that will equip God’s people to be healthy and whole in mind, body and spirit. She and her husband live in Bethany with their six-year old son Amari Emmanuel.

Jonathan Q. Berryman, Tenor, Founder and Director of The Heritage Chorale of New Haven, graduated with honors from Princeton University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. He continued his education at Yale University where he earned his Master of Music Degree in Choral Conducting and a Certification in Sacred Music Studies from the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. While at Yale, Mr. Berryman served as Assistant Conductor of the Yale Camerata. In addition to directing The Heritage Chorale of New Haven, Mr. Berryman is a Choral Music teacher at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School in New Haven, and is the Minister of Music for Messiah Baptist Church in Bridgeport. Mr. Berryman has been the Guest Conductor for many events in the Greater New Haven area, including Sing a New Song Selections from Sacred Concerts of Duke Ellington and the Gospel Mass by Robert Ray. Performed March 2003, this event was presented by the New Haven Chorale with the participation of The Heritage Chorale of New Haven. Jonathan was a recipient of The Arts Council of Greater New Haven 2005 Arts Award for Creative Collaboration, and the Phenomenal Man award from the New Haven Alumni Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Amari Emmanuel Clinton Accompanied by Marc R. Clinton He's Got the Whole World in His Hands Amari is the only child of Marc and Rev. Paulette Clinton. He is a first-grader at the Bethany Community School, and he displays great gifts in both music and visual art. Musically, he has been taking piano lessons for over two years and has already performed in several recitals. He is also a talented singer, and has soloed twice at church. His musical ear was certainly passed down from generations (including his late grandparents, Philip, Sr. and Barbara Clinton - longtime members of St. Luke’s, as well as both parents and uncles). Artistically speaking, he has a vast portfolio, and is passionate about drawing Disney characters – especially all things Mickey Mouse. Everyone who sees his work is quite impressed! Lastly, Amari was baptized at St. Luke’s Church and is thus part of the fourth generation to belong to this historic congregation. His spiritual growth is evident, as he is eager to express his love for the Lord to all who will listen!

Scott M. Baker, Steel Pan Solo Scott M. Baker has been a music lover since a very young age. Having played other instruments as a child, he discovered steel pan in 2011 after being invited by Pat Daniels to join St Luke’s Intermediate Steel Band. Since moving up from the intermediate band, he has performed throughout Connecticut with the renowned St. Luke’s Steel Band. With the steady guidance of Kenneth Joseph, he has been developing his ability and versatility in the performance and art of steel pan playing. Scott, as a lover of the musical diversity of the world, is constantly exploring the potential of steel pan and its ability to play music of all styles in new and exciting ways.

Jazz Ensemble, Directed by Patrick Smith Musical Selection performed by students from Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School

Island Girls, Caribbean infusion Thank You Lord Island Girls- This group is made up of Parishioners with a West Indian background: Yvette Barnard, Danisha Daniels, Patricia Daniels, Sheila Martin-Corbin, Gillian Redeaux, and Marcia Wilkinson. They bring a bit of the Caribbean flavor to the venue.

Rachel Andoh, Pianist Musical Selection Rachel A. Andoh, 12 years old, is a member of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, New Haven and attends Wintergreen Inter-District Magnet School in Hamden. She is a piano student at the Neighborhood Music School, New Haven and also plays the clarinet in her school's marching band. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel K. Andoh.

Music Haven String Quartet Haven String Quartet-As the permanent quartet-in-residence of Music Haven, the Haven String Quartet's mission is to integrate music and creative endeavor into community life. The quartet provides access to free music education and world-class chamber music performances to residents in New Haven's most underserved neighborhoods. In conjunction with these activities, the Haven String Quartet actively performs in other communities, providing engaging performances in traditional concert halls and reaching new audiences in non-classical venues. Each quartet member is an exemplary performer who also enjoys the work of a teaching artist. They have graduated from such institutions as Yale University, Juilliard School, New England Conservatory, Rice University, and Longy School of Music, and enjoy successful careers as performers and teachers.

Maria Fusco Soloist I Remember by Stephen Soundheim Maria Fusco - Is the Director of St. Luke’s music department and is also a faculty member at the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven, CT, teaching piano and vocal studies. She has performed organ, piano, and singing across the country and England as a soloist and chamber artist.

St. Luke’s Chancel Choir Dwell in the House by Gale Jones Murphy Senior Choir- Leads the rich liturgy on a weekly basis at the 11:00 a.m. high mass. Under the direction of Musical Director, Ms. Maria Fusco, accompanies the choir on a Pipe Organ and Trompette en Chamade, in addition to a Steinway Grand Piano.

Daisy Melendez, Harpist The Little Fountain by Samuel O. Pratt

Daisy Melendez is a freshman student at Quinnipiac University. Daisy began her harp study at the age of 11 years old, and has been studying harp for 9 years. She has studied under the direction of adjunct Harp Professor Megan Sesma and is currently studying under the direction of adjunct Harp Professor Ms. Grace Cloutier. She enjoys volunteering her time in performing for events but importantly for various charities and organizations such as The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Arte Inc. in supporting the Arts for our young community. Daisy plans to major in Behavioral Neuroscience Psychology and also major in music. Her goal is to become a Therapeutic Harp Practitioner.

Pan Fam Steel Pans Happy Tenor: Bryce Collins, Double Seconds: Donarine Collins and Leah Bellamy, Guitars: Isabel Bellamy, Bass: Kyra Bellamy, Drums: James Collins III. It all began when the two senior members; Dona and Isabel fell in love with the “Happy Song” by Pharrell Williams. This sparked a desire to share what makes them most happy; spending time with family and playing the Pan. At that moment the Pan Fam Steel Band was formed!

PROGRAM COMPONENTS:

170th Anniversary COMMITTEE MEMBERS;

Linda Jackson Linda Meadows Gillian Redeaux Everill Pilgrim Donation Collins James Collins Jill Snyder Ernest Boots Jones Sheila Martin Corbin Yvette Bernard Marcia Wilkinson Margaret Robinson