The UIC Choirs Concert Program

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.

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For accessibility and accommodations contact our box office at (312) 996-2939 or email nealmac@uic.edu #UICMUSIC #UICSTM