Madeline Gonzales - Senior Recital

Madeline Gonzales A SENIOR VIOLA RECITAL

JOINED BY PIANIST D R . MA R K A L E X A N D E R A N D V I O L I N I S T J A C K S O N MA N K E WI T Z

4.15.22 | 7:30 PM UTSA Recital Hall

Madeline Gonzales, Viola Two-Part Inventions, BWV 772-786 No. 1 in C Major No. 4 in D Minor No. 8 in F Major No. 13 in A Minor No. 14 in B-Flat Major

J.s. Bach (1685-1750)

Jackson Mankewitz, Violin

Viola Sonata in C Minor, MWV Q 14 Adagio - Allegro Menuetto - Allegro molto Andante con variazioni

Impromptu, op. 33

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)

Viola Sonata in B-Flat Major, op. 36 Maestoso - Allegro Barcorolla Finale Scherzando

Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881)

Dr. Mark Alexander, Piano

Madeline Gonzales is a student of Professor Allyson Dawkins.

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree in Viola Performance.

Acknowledgements

Mrs. Dawkins

Mrs. Dawkins, I cannot thank you enough for the countless lessons you have taught me. You have been my first true mentor and have helped guide me through almost every major obstacle I've faced in my undergrad. You have encouraged me to continually be the best musician I can be, to push myself beyond what I thought I was cabable of, and believed in me even when I did not believe in myself. I am forever grateful for your guidance.

Mom and Dad Both of you have been my number one fans since the day I was born and have supported me in my musical journey since even before that. So many parents would be upset or worried about their child going to college for music, but both of you knew that I was capable of whatever I put my mind to and didn't even question my decision. I know that I can be a pain sometimes, but I truly am thankful for both of you and love you dearly.

Nana

Nana, I can always count on you to be at every one of my concerts and to always be the first one to stand up during the applause. You drove me to my private lessons, made sure I was always full of food, and have spoiled me to no end for as long as I can remember. I genuinely cannot imagine life without you and all of the love and happiness you bring to me, Mom, and Katie's lives.

Katie I am kind of obligated to include you here, it's not like I actually want to. Obviously I am kidding. I do want to apologize for constantly getting my pieces stuck in your head, I know you don't sing them out of choice.

Jokes and all aside, thank you for always being there for me throughout my undergrad years and being there to make me laugh and snap me back into reality when I need it. I am blessed to have you as a sister.

Darian

Darian, if someone would have told me that I would one day be marrying the guy who bullied me at the audition tables, I wouldn't have believed them. But, ever since we met in orchestra, you've totally turned my life upside down in the best way. You've seen me at the highest and lowest points of my musical journey and you've picked me up countless times from what felt like rock bottom. You are the sweetest, most kind, loving, and smelliest person I have ever met. I love you!

Dr. Westney and Mr. Peters Dr. Westney, it was you who revived my love for teaching after the pandemic nearly killed it. Being in your pedagogy class totally changed my perspective on teaching and has inspired me to be the best teacher that I can be. It was the most enjoyable class I have taken in my life and I will never forget it, thank you. Mr. Peters, you met me during what was undoubtably my lowest point. I was a horrible student while in YOSA, but you gave me a second chance when you came to UTSA and didn't hold any of it against me. Your musical knowledge is at a level that I wish one day to obtain, and I am grateful to you for sharing it with all of us here.

My Dear Friends

Christian, Adam, Mariah, Jackson, Alejandro, Merri, Ian, Zang, Jaymes, Jakob, Noel, Clarence, Camille, Sean, Gia, Ansleigh, Isaiah, Dylan, Dathan, Settles, Ella, Alli, Julia, Levi, Lindee, Ruben, Nikki, Carlos, everyone from Sagittarius, and all of the amazing people I've met at UTSA , thank you. I wish I had room to write paragraphs for each of you. <3

Madeline Gonzales Madeline has enjoyed a busy life full of both performing and teaching during her years at UTSA. Originally a music education major, Madeline studied string pedagogy with Dr. Kristen Pelligrino and Dr. Eugune Dowdy, both of whom furthered her love for helping young players find their musical voice. She has taught with the UTSA String Project, the Hill Country Youth Orchestras in Boerne, the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, within the Northside Independent School District, and in her own private studio of violinists and violists. Her love for performing truly blossomed while studying with Allyson Dawkins, who encouraged her to prioritize her own playing abilities alongside her pedagogical studies. Madeline has often served as principal violist of the UTSA Orchestra, played in the University of Oklahoma's Summer String Academy (18'-19'), and will be pursuing a Master of Music in Performance and Pedagogy degree at the University of Houston starting in the Fall of 2022.

Thank you for coming!