aHMANSON Fun Facts

Acoustics: The qualities that determine the ability of a hall or room to reflect sound (like when you sing in the shower you can hear the echoes).

Melody: A succession of musical tones that carry the main theme of a work of music.

Harmony: Blocks of different tones that sound together to make one chord.

Chorus: A group of vocalists organized to sing together under the guidance of a conductor.

A Capella: Without instrumental musical accompaniment; comes from the phrase “In the style of the chapel.”

Lyrics: The words to a song.

Choral Music: Music arranged for the different vocal ranges of male and female singers.

Rhythm: The pattern of repeating strong and weak beats and silence.

Music Center Profiles

What is your job?

“I oversee the many talented artisans involved in creating costumes for the shows including people who sew, build armor, make hats, design wigs and, of course, those who shop for fabrics and jewelry.”

What is your job?

“My job is to deal with the public when they are here, making sure everyone is having an enjoyable time.

How did you get started?

COSTUME DESIGN DIRECTOR CENTER THEATRE GROUP

Candice Cain

As young student

What was your most memorable show?

“My most memorable shows are the ones where I get to learn something about the human spirit.

What do you like most about your job?

“To finally see the results of everybody’s hard work up on stage combined with the set, music, sound, lighting and acting. When you see it come together like that you know it was all worth the effort.”

What schooling/training did you have?

I went to college and received a degree in Theater with a focus on costumes. After that I earned a Masters Degree in Costume Design.”

Christine Cox

As young student

“I started out as a singer and actor. But, like many, I discovered I wasn’t quite good enough to stay on stage, so I found a career behind the scenes.”

What was your most memorable show?

“I love musicals, and if I had to pick one it would be Les Misérables. I sat through it 78 times and never got tired of it!”

Do you go to school to be a House Manager?

“I have a degree in Arts Management.”

What do you like most about your job?

“The fact that I get to go to a show every night. I don’t feel like I’m going to work – it is just fun.”