A Spring Choral Concert
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Shaker Heights High School
Large Auditorium
Nick LaPete, Director
Madeline Levitz,
Accompanist
S H A K E R H E I G H T S H I G H S C H O O L
PRESENTS
PROGRAM
The A Cappella Mixed Choir, Vocal Ensemble and Chanticleers
Under Pressure ........................................................... arr. Deke Sharon
Featuring the Seniors of the Class of 2023
Shaker Heights Alma Mater
The Chanticleers
Hold On ....................................................... Wilson Phillips, arr. Shaw
The Singing Bowl ............................. text by Rev. Dr. Malcolm Guite, music by Jeff Newberry
Respect ................................................................................ Otis Redding
Soloist: Dev Panigrahi
Tenor Bass Choir
San’Bonani/Namhla Kudibene ................. Tradt’l isiZulu & isiXhosa, arr. Barrett
Soloists: Khaleb LeFlore, Sebastien Glinzier & Willie Jackson
Hold Me, Rock Me ................................................................. Brian Tate
Soloists: A’mirian Harris, Robert Thomas
Until I Found You ......................... Emily Beihold & Stephen Sanchez
Soprano Alto Choir
There Has to Be a Song ................................................ Andrea Ramsey
The Bouquet ............................................................ Kara Stacy Bedwell
Towards the Sun from Home .................... Gary Go, Tiago Carvalho, Robyn Fenty
Soloists: A’mor Franklin & Nya Clark
Soprano Alto & Tenor Bass Choir
Best Part ...................
Gabriella Wilson (H.E.R.), Ashton Simmondas, Jordan DC Evans, Riley Bell, Matthew Burnett
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PROGRAM
A Capella Mixed Choir
Imagine ....................................................... John Lennon, arr. Emerson
Soloists: Angel Coffee-Frazier, Bre’Onna McCall & Kaiya Thomas
Three Hungarian Folk Songs ................ Matyas Seiber, arr. Jacobson
I. The Handsome Butcher
II. Apple, Apple
III. The Old Woman (Movements will be performed with no breakthank you for holding your applause.)
Vocal Ensemble
Salmo 150...........................................................................Emani Aguiar
Lux Aurumque ................................................................. Eric Whitacre
Soloist: Liv Roth
A Million Dreams .............................................................. Pasek & Paul
Soloist: Spencer Payton
The A Cappella Mixed Choir, Vocal Ensemble and Chanticleers
The Awakening ......................................................... Joseph M. Martin
All Choir Finale
United in Purpose ........................................words by Maya Angelou, music by Rollo Dilworth
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Soprano 1
Aniah Daniels
A’mor Franklin
Chaniyah Sanders
La’naiyah Turner
Jayla Walker
A Cappella Choir
Soprano
Skylar Andrews
Nala Bledsoe
Jada Burge
Lauren Hilbert
Taniah Jackson
Altos
Brooke Byrd
Angel Coffee-Frazier
Janelle Grimes
Bre’Onna McCall
Kyasia McNary
Delosia Starks
Kaiya Thomas
Baritone
Enzo Caretto
Brent Draper
Keyshawn McNary
Elijah McCreary
Ase SulimanNewkirk
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Soprano 1
London Fryer
Sharon Orisadipe
Soprano 2
Sofia Falcone
Jaden Schmidt
The Chanticleers
Alto 1
Yasmin Osman
Dev Panigrahi
Vocal Ensemble
Soprano
Chloe Akins
Samarah Howard
Liv Roth
Alto
Abigail Davis
Alexis Glinzler
Spencer Payton
Tenor
Isaiah Gullatt
Ryan Jones
Adam Thompson
Alto 2
Abigail Beck
Yohaira Rivera
Laila Smith
Bass
William Christian
Ricardo Johnson
Jordan WoodsCooper
CALENDAR
Families and friends of the Class of 2023, please join us!
Monday, May 22, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Choir & Orchestra Banquet & Senior Showcase
SHHS Large Auditorium & Lower Cafeteria
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Acknowledgments
The Shaker Choirs would like to extend special thanks to:
Chuck Tisdale for his stage expertise and support
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
Madeline Levitz for her dedication to the student musicians of Shaker Heights
Suzanna Adkins and Donna Jelen for your musical and collegial support
The Shaker orchestra, band and theatre arts faculty, for being supportive, collegial and inspiring
All parents of Shaker Choir students – you have made this performance possible!
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Shaker Schools Foundation
During the 2022-2023 school year, the Shaker Schools Foundation’s focus is: “Excellence is inclusive - providing opportunities for all Shaker students.” The support of alumni, families and community members helps the Foundation provide programs and resources for all Shaker students, including mentoring and career pathways, hands-on learning, travel and opportunity assistance, and more. To learn more or to donate visit shakerschoolsfoundation.org.
Support the Reynold Ellis Raise Our Voice Fund
Mr. Reynold Ellis was a beloved Choir Director in Shaker from 1946 to 1973. Mr. Ellis brought a wide range of music to the choir concerts and was at the helm of each High School musical. He also spearheaded popular student performances at A Night for the Red and White.
The Reynold Ellis Raise Our Voice Fund was established in tribute to this stellar Shaker Heights High School teacher and the positive influence he had on so many Shaker students. Contributions to this Fund support teaching resources for the choirs, costumes, and travel assistance for international choir trips.
Please support Shaker students as they raise their voices in song! Your gift to the The Reynold Ellis Raise Our Voice Fund will enhance the choir program and inspire a new generation of students to engage in choral music. Visit https://shakerschoolsfoundation.org/donate/ to make your gift today!
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