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A Spring Choral Concert
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Shaker Heights High School Large Auditorium Nick LaPete, Director Madeline Levitz, Accompanist
PROGRAM The A Cappella Mixed Choir and Vocal Ensemble Fun Medley.................................................................. arr. Deke Sharon Soloists: Meredith Pope, Ellie Jones, Kailynn Lumpkin & Adam Thompson
Vocal Ensemble Lift Every Voice And Sing................................ John & James Johnson arr. Jarret Johnson & Alvin Chea Soloist: Kaleigh Armstrong
All Choirs Shaker Heights Alma Mater
Vocal Ensemble TāReKiTa............................................................................ Reena Esmail Dona Nobis Pacem.................................................. Caroline Mallonée* Famine Song.........................................VIDA, arr. Matthew Culloton* Soloists: Nora Chevraux & Abigail Davis Hero............................................... Walter Afanasieff & Mariah Carey, arr. Aaron Jensen & Bryan Sharpe *pieces will be performed with no pause in between
Soprano Alto Choir Ad Astra (To the Stars...).............................................. Jacob Narverud Waterfalls.........................Etheridge, Lopes, Wade, Brown & Murray, arr. Lojeski Goin’ Up Yonder......................Walter Hawkins, arr. Martin Sirvatka Soloist: Taniah Jackson
Soprano Alto & Tenor Bass Choir Bring Me Little Water Silvey...............................Huddie W. Ledbetter (Lead Belly), arr. Smiley 2
PROGRAM Tenor Bass Choir Stand Tall, O Man!....................................................................Ken Berg Stand By Me................................King, Stoller & Leiber, arr. Emerson Lovely.................Rec. by Billie Eilish & Khalid, arr. Michael Brymer (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay.................................... Steve Cropper & Ottis Redding, arr. Mac Huff
Chanticleers Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)............... Rec. by The Eurythmics, arr. Sharon/Raugh Soloists: Devon Panigrahi and Jaden Schmidt Dangerous Woman........... Rec. by Ariana Grande, arr. Deke Sharon Light of a Clear Blue Morning.........................................Dolly Parton, arr. Craig Hella Johnson Soloist: Evelyn Rossman; Flute: Devon Panigrahi My Lovin’........ Thomas McElroy & Denzil Foster, arr. Deke Sharon Soloists: Sharon Orisadipe & Synii Smith
A Capella Mixed Choir Wanting Memories................................................... Ysaye M. Barnwell I Am in Need of Music.............................................. David L. Brunner I Smile..................................Kirk Franklin, James Harris, Terry Lewis & Fredrick Tackett
A Capella Mixed Choir and Vocal Ensemble Water Fountain..................................................................... Tune Yards, arr. Kristopher Fulton Bass: River Sadowsky; Percussion: Matteo Polcano
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The A Cappella Mixed Choir Sopranos Chloe Akins* Anna Beltran Jada Burge Amari Chandler Lauren Hilbert Samarah Howard Rachel Lowe Meredith Pope Sydney Turner
Altos Shamir Acoff El Braunsdorf Angel Coffee-Frazier London Fryer Kamryn Harris* Lauren Hathaway Eleanor Jones Kailynn Lumpkin Daedyon Shaw Madison Young
Tenors Christopher Perryman Adam Thompson Basses Enzo Caretto Daniel Geisler A’mirian Harris Isaiah JohnsonOwens Keegan Polatz Jordan WoodsCooper
Soprano Alto Choir Sopranos Destiny Battle Madison Boyd Za’Riyah Davis Sofia Falcone Jave’ Harris Taniah Jackson Joanna Jones Santana McClinton Liyah Merritt Kaley Mickler Cherrish Mombo
Ka’Mya Oliver Delosia Starks Madison ThorpeWare Lucy Votruba Altos Cashanni Bryant Brooke Byrd Myka Frizzell Bre’Onna McCall Kyasia McNary
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Rae’Niyah Nelson Amore Raheem DaRaya Smith Laila Smith Kaiya Thomas Miyera Townsend La’naiyah Turner
The Tenor/Bass Choir Tenors Willie Jackson Ryan Jones Elijah McCreary Keyshawn McNary La’Nell Merritt Timothy Switzer
Basses Brent Draper Isaiah Gullatt Kamren Jackson Ricardo Johnson Jordan Long
Deyon RamseyHeard Braylen Walker Justan Wilson
The Chanticleers Soprano I Tia Clements Sharon Orisadipe Evelyn Rossman Soprano II Nadeya Bell
Yohaira Rivera Synii Smith Alto I Yasmin Osman Devon Panigrahi Lazuli Rogers
Jaden Schmidt Alto II Abigail Beck Alexis Glinzler Mira Hargassner
Vocal Ensemble Soprano Nora Chevraux Margaretta Milgram Jordyn Mitchum
Alto Kaleigh Armstrong Abigail Davis Spencer Payton
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Tenor Joshua Mink Bass William Christian Kyle Harris
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Acknowledgments The Shaker Choirs would like to extend special thanks to: Chuck Tisdale for his valuable stage expertise CHORD (Choir and Orchestra Devotees), for their enthusiastic and generous support The Madeline and Dennis Block Fund The Shaker Schools Foundation Eric Juli and the entire SHHS administrative team Suzanna Adkins and Donna Jelen for your mentorship and collegial support The Shaker orchestra and band faculty, for being supportive, collegial and inspiring All parents of Shaker Choir students – you have made this performance possible!
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CALENDAR Don’t miss our final event of the year: Monday, May 23, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Choir & Orchestra Banquet & Senior Showcase SHHS Large Auditorium & Lower Cafeteria
Shaker Schools Foundation • SSF was the first foundation in Ohio to support a public school system when it launched in 1981. • SSF covers what tax dollars cannot, enriching and expanding opportunities for learning — in and beyond classrooms. • SSF raises and distributes funds for academics, arts, athletics, student opportunity assistance, technology and co-curriculars. Through the generous support of individual donors, community partners and grants from corporations and foundations, we are able to make a difference in the lives of all Shaker students at every grade level throughout the Shaker Heights City School District. For more information, or to donate online, visit SSF’s new website at shakerschoolsfoundation.org.
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