THE UIC CHOIRS Wednesday October 13, 2021 12—1pm
UIC Music Department Fall Showcase Student Center East Illinois Room
Land Acknowledgement Statement
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The UIC School of Theatre and Music sits on the traditional homeland of the original peoples of the area: the Three Fires Confederacy (the Potawatomi, Odawa, and Ojibwe Nations) as well as the Menominee and Ho-Chunk who—along with many Indigenous people—were among its first inhabitants. With respect and gratitude, The School of Theatre and Music honors the many Native Americans who have, do, and will call this land their home. STM acknowledges that we have benefitted from the repeated attacks on Native Americans that forced tribal representatives to sign the 1816 Treaty of St Louis, relinquishing to the U.S. all claims of the land from Lake Michigan to the Illinois River. This land seizure led to the era of economic development and rapid growth that made Chicago the metropolis that it is today. We have an obligation to our students and the nearly 65,000 Native Americans now living in Chicago to do no further harm, to amplify Native voices, and to fight for equity and inclusion by engaging in anti-racism policies and practices. For us, this work begins with this statement, and must be followed by actions that immediately affect our work and life on campus. STM therefore commits to the following initiatives: / The creation of an Antiracism Action Plan and Committee / Antiracism training for all STM faculty and staff / Annual Recruitment workshops and on-site special events for Native high-schoolers. / An annual master class or talk with Native musicians and/or theatre artists. / Free tickets to STM performances and concerts, provided through UIC’s Native American Support Program. / Increased representation of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) voices and perspectives in STM pedagogy, classrooms, and performances. This is only the beginning of our work. We look forward to expanded and sustained STM programming that addresses ignorance, systemic racism, and white dominance. Developed by STM Theatre Faculty 08.25.2020
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Repertoire All That We Are
Beverly McKiver The UIC Choirs
Reflection #1: Remember
Joy Harjo Tol Foster from the
Native American Support Program Sing, My Child
Sarah Quartel University Choir Abdo-Timejardine-Zomeño, djembe Kayla Jordan and Saleban Affey, soloists
American Lullaby
Gladys Rich (1892–1972) Morayo Ojugbele, Student Spotlight
I Send My Heart Up Unto Thee
Amy Marcy Cheney Beach (1867–1944)
Grace Zieman, Student Spotlight Reflection #2: Movement 6
Langston Hughes
from Margaret Bonds’ Ballade of the Brown King Chassion Rice, Student Representative for the School of Theatre and Music Antiracism Advisory Committee Sing Alleluia from Ballade of
Margaret Bonds
the Brown King
(1913–1972) The UIC Choirs Florence Price
Resignation
(1887–1953) Chamber Choir
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Repertoire Nuit d'etoiles
Claude Debussy (1862–1918) Sivan Levavi, Student Spotlight
If I Loved You from Carousel
Rodgers and Hammerstein (1902–1979); (1895–1960)
Felix Celestino, Student Spolight
Reflection #3: The Awakening of the Americas Murals* Margarita Bautista from the Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) You'll Be Back from Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Derek Layne, Student Spotlight Rise and Stand
Arianna Abela Treble Choir
Beautiful
Carole King arr. Connor Koppin Treble Choir and Chamber Choir
Let the River Run
Carly Simon arr. Craig Hella Johnson The UIC Choirs Abdo Timejardine-Zomeño, djembe
The Wisdom of Cultural Heritage *(image from Reflection #3)
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Here, the artist shows an indigenous woman as a symbol of resilience and resistance to colonization and 500 years of imposed cultural values. With one foot stepping into the Latino Cultural Center (LCC), this woman awakens the people of the Americas to their past and its connection to the present. The role of the LCC is to mobilize the wisdom of cultural heritage for social change. The main message in this scene is that history is a powerful tool for making decisions about the present and helping us shape the future.
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The UIC Choirs Personnel Andrew Abraham
Nikki Minerva
Saleban Affey
Chinenye Nwume
Janeene S Atienza*
Morayo Ojugbele
Sofia Avilla
Alexandra Panos
Emma Joy Balma
Isabella Stephanie Perez
Annabelle Barclay*
Dian Poremba
Vito Bellino
Chassion J Rice*+
Christian E. Boyd
Frida Rivera
Katie Brandt Sartain
Molly Rockwell
Emily Carroso
Roberto Rodriguez
Julia Marie Castillo
Zoe Romano
Felix Timothy Celestino
Carlos Sandoval
Catherine Conway
Nicole Marie Saponara
Ryan Croteau
Marie Tencio
Christian Lee Nemecek
Abdo Timejardine-Zomeño*
Donovan Davis
Philip Xu
Joe Downey
Grace Zieman
Lillie Elling Sarah Estilo* Thomas Fanelli
* UIC Choir Board Member
Emily Fine*+
+ UIC Choir Manager
Maximillian Gambony Rose Marienne Go Desiree Hernandez Earl Hester* Eli Hewitt Henry Hitterman Kayla Jordan Mel Kumrow Andrea Celeste Larin Frederek Layne Sivan Levavi Lydia Limas Alex Lodkin Jonathan Magboo Faith Metcalf*
UIC Choral & Voice Faculty Dr. Liza Calisesi Maidens
Dr. Klaus Georg
Director of Choral Activities
Teaching Associate, classical voice
liza@uic.edu
kgeorg@uic.edu
Professor Andrew Lewis
Professor Sarah Ponder
Conductor
Teaching Associate, classical voice
adlewis@uic.edu
sponder2@uic.edu
Professor Ivana Bukvich
Professor Cheryl Wilson
Collaborative Piano
Teaching Associate, jazz voice
ibukvich@uic.edu
wilsonc@uic.edu
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Choir Placement Audition Information
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Looking to join choir? Click here to learn more about Choral Placements. All voices are welcome! Any questions? Email Dr. Calisesi Maidens, Director of Choral Activities: liza@uic.edu .
UIC Choral Ensembles The UIC Choirs actively engage in choral music through ensemble singing, study of the varied repertoire and the development of artistic expression. Music majors and non-music majors, together, become engaged in the art of choral music through a variety of well-known and lesser-known composers of the canon, works that celebrate cultures from around the world, and musical activities designed to advance individual musicianship and that of the choral ensemble. We are an accepting space for anyone who wishes to join regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or musical background. The UIC Choirs offer opportunities for student leadership, service, and community, while gaining a stronger appreciation for the choral arts and its relationship to the larger society. Treble Choir (MUS 155) Spring 2022—meets M/W/F from 12:00–12:50pm Small auditioned chamber ensemble - open to all treble-voice singers on campus (soprano & alto) Chamber Choir (MUS 154) Spring 2022—meets M/W/F from 1:00–1:50pm Small auditioned chamber ensemble (SATB) University Choir (MUS 153) Spring 2022—meets T/Th from 11:00am–12:15pm Large auditioned ensemble (SATB)
UIC Music Concert Series Fall 2021 Thursday, October 14
Sunday, November 7
UIC Music Department Showcase
Honors Band Festival
with Jazz Workshop
UIC Student Center East
UIC Student Center East,
Illinois Room, 750 S. Halsted St.
Illinois Room, 750 S. Halsted St.
5pm
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1:15pm–1:45pm Friday, November 19 Thursday, October 14
Chamber Music
UIC Music Department Showcase
Recital Hall L285
with UIC Orchestra
1040 W. Harrison St.
UIC Student Center East
7:30pm
Illinois Room, 750 S. Halsted St., 5pm
Monday, November 22 Symphonic Band Concert
Friday, October 15
UIC Theatre L280
UIC Music Department Showcase
1044 W. Harrison St.
with Jazz Ensemble
7:30pm
UIC Student Center East Illinois Room, 750 S. Halsted St.
Tuesday, November 23
12pm–2pm
Pop Rock Concert Recital Hall L285
Friday, October 15
1040 W. Harrison St.
UIC Music Department Showcase
7:30pm
with UIC Percussion Ensemble and UIC Bands
Nov 29–Dec 3
UIC Student Center East
Campus Caroling with UIC Choirs
Illinois Room, 750 S. Halsted St.
UIC campus
7:30pm
11am–2pm (during rehearsal times)
Monday, October 18
December 1–2
Jazz Combo Performance
UIC Jazz
Recital Hall L285
Recital Room L285
1040 W. Harrison St., 7pm
UIC Music Concert Series Fall 2021
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Friday, December 3 UIC Percussion Ensemble UIC Theatre L280 1040 W. Harrison St. 7:30pm Saturday, December 4 UIC Orchestra UIC Theatre L280 1040 W. Harrison St. 3pm Saturday, December 4 UIC Wind Ensemble UIC Theatre L280 1040 W. Harrison St. 7:30pm
Our student concerts are free and open to the public. Dates are subject to change. Visit us at theatreandmusic.uic.edu for a full listing of events. Please RSVP your attendance registration link coming soon. For accessibility and accommodations contact our box office at (312) 996-2939 or email nealmac@uic.edu #UICMUSIC #UICSTM