¡Oye! Are You Listening? Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus Eileen Keller, Artistic Director
Saturday, May 4, 2019 Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building 7:00 PM
PROGRAM Twinkle, Twinkle (Theme and Variations) ....................................................... English Lullaby The Path to the Moon ........................................................................................ Eric H. Thiman
Tyros Eileen Keller, Director Devaney Ross, Intern Ching A Ring Chaw (and Great Gittin’ Up Mornin’) ............................. Arr. Linda Spevacek American Spiritual
Talia Jones, Rachael Jameson, Josie LaPierre, and Juliet Potter, Descant Tyros and Chorus Fairest Lady .................................................................................................................... Nick Page Afternoon on a Hill ................................................................................................. Cynthia Gray Hine me Tov ....................................................................................................... Allan E. Naplan
Chorus Emily Fredericks, Director Alexandra Bruch, Intern Deux Poules Francaises (Two French Children’s Songs) ....................... arr. Sheila Donahue Dance of the Willow ..................................................................................... Victoria Ebel-Sabo
James Devor, String Bass Ensemble Nancy Lineburger, Director Stephen Gliatto and Lauren Longhi, Interns
Sound the Trumpet ................................................................................................ Henry Purcell From the Birthday Ode “Come, Ye Sons of Art”
Ensemble and Bel Canto
True Colors ................................................ Billy Steinberg & Tom Kelly, arr. Jesse Hampsch Lineage .................................................................................................................. Andrea Ramsey I Will Be Earth ................................................................................................... Gwyneth Walker Yo Le Canto Todo El Dia ...............................................................................David L. Brunner Stand Together...........................................................................................................Jim Papoulis
Claire McCarthy, Percussion
Love is Love is Love* ............................................................................................. Abbie Betinis
Bel Canto Dr. Marci Major, Director Olivia Yachnik and Kyleigh Bleacher, Interns
Pretty Saro ........................................................ arr. Nancy Boone Allsbrook/Glenda Goodin Traditional Appalachian Folksong Oye .......................................................................... Jim Papoulis, edited by Francisco J Nunez
Darby McAdams, String Bass Claire McCarthy, Percussion
Wau Bulan ........................................................................................................... arr. Tracy Wong ..................................................................................... Malaysian Folk Song in Dikir Barat style Morgan Seward, Seanna Krikorian, and Alyson Gehrke, soloists Harmonia Mundi* ...................................................................... 16th Century German Chorale arr. Laszlo Vikar
The Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus Eileen Keller, Director Taylor Gavin, Accompanist
Harmonia Mundi We gather here together with joyful heart and mind. We raise our voices ever our distant souls to bind. To remember in this moment of friendship, love, and joy that music made together may one day heal mankind.
*Audience Participation Encouraged
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Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus Personnel Tyros Brielle Bagwan Hannah Bromage William Bromage Anna Clark Vivian Clark Alanna Fishman Abigail Gisondi Elizabeth Hanson Om Kansal Isabelle Quinn Cosima Reece Zoe Shoemaker Henry Small Jaclyn Swavely Allen Wang Nora Weede Sophie Yang Ensemble Gabi Carrillo Caleb Dutton Micah Dutton Julia Filiaggi Eric Frasch Jessica Gisondi Madeline Heckert Aneesa Hernandez Eva Kansal Ethan Katz Daniel Liang Cassidy Martin
Isla McIntyre Ridhi Miglani Ishika Nair Kensie Paramanandam Shirin Patel Siyona Rai Seren Reece Scarlet Potter Megan Sibanda Asher Sweet Vaia Weede Rachel Yang Chorus Shauna Barker Maribelle Buli Padraic Carr Neve Coelho Maryn D'Antonio Samuel D'Antonio Eleanor Day Alaina Durante Vrinda Goel Rachael Jameson Talia Jones Anya Kane Josie LaPierre Gracyn Martynick Meera Menon Beracah Peng Juliet Potter Aliya Ridgeway Harper Risch
Phoebe Smith Katie Swavely Bel Canto Grace Bailiff Norah Buxton Shana Deitz Dominique Diokno Katelyn Fogg Genevieve Heme Rebekah James Abby Jennings Kaitlin Konchel Archana Kulkarni Nieves Lopez Paloma Lopez Aliyah Quill Evelyn Snyder Rebecca Anne Thomas Mikaela Tiaraputri Alyson Gehrke, Senior Emma Kenney-Hynes, Senior Seanna Krikorian, Senior Morgan Seward, Senior Megan Clancey, College Hannah Everett, College Nicole Faiola, College Casey Jennings, College Taylor Koenigsberg, College Kristen Loughlin, College Jacqueline Sherman, College Olivia Yachnik, Fall Intern Kyleigh Bleacher, Spring Intern
KSCC Directors Karen L. Markey, Founding Director The Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus was founded in 1990 and is a community organization for boys and girls ages six through eighteen. The Children's Chorus provides qualified singers an opportunity to perform high-caliber, age-appropriate repertoire that is culturally and musically diverse while nurturing vocal and musical development within a group setting. Singers are auditioned and placed by age, experience, and skill in one of three groups: Ensemble, Chorus, or Youth Chorale. Numbering more than eighty singers, the Children’s Chorus was the outcome of the vision of Founding Director, Karen L. Markey. Choristers represent public, private, parochial and home schools in the Susquehanna and Brandywine Valleys and the Northern Delaware Region. The Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus is an educational outreach of the Kennett Symphony Orchestra of Chester County.
Eileen Keller, Artistic Director and Director of the Tyros Eileen Keller is the Artistic Director of the Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus beginning in the summer of 2012. Mrs. Keller is also the director of the Tyros in the Children's Chorus. She has been with the Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus since the Tyros choir debuted in 2009. In that time, the Tyros has grown in numbers and in musicianship. Eileen Keller teaches music K-6 at Renaissance Academy Charter School in Phoenixville, PA. She is also the Elementary Chorus director and Fine Arts Lead Teacher at her school. Mrs. Keller received her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Music Education from West Chester University School of Music. As part of her Master's Degree, she earned her Level III Kodaly certification. Mrs. Keller is an active member of the Organization of American Kodaly Educators (OAKE) and attended the OAKE National Conference in Hartford, CT with one of her selected singers in March 2013. She has directed choir performances at numerous events, including the 6ABC Thanksgiving Parade, The Camden Riversharks, and The Reading Phillies. Mrs. Keller has led numerous professional development workshops in both music education and leadership development. Mrs. Keller has exposed her choral students to service learning performances in the local community. At the request of local universities, she has mentored and educated numerous music education students and interns to prepare them for their own careers in music education. Of great importance to Mrs. Keller is helping students gain musical literacy through Kodaly teaching techniques, to facilitate understanding of the significance of folk songs and their tie to a time, people, and place in history, and awakening her students to the emotional impact of music. Nancy Lineburger, Director of the Ensemble Nancy Lineburger has enjoyed a career in music education that included classroom instruction in middle and elementary schools. She has led choral groups at these levels, and has successfully prepared students for participation in OAKE (Organization of American Kodaly Educators) National Choruses. Her professional work has also included service as a church music director and organist. Nancy holds a B.S from Gettysburg College and an M.M.E. from West Chester University. She is certified in Kodaly levels I and II and in Orff-Schulwerk levels I and II. She is well known as a mentor to student teachers and peers, and has been a presenter at the District 12 PMEA in-service workshops. Professional singing has included participation in auditioned choral groups. She has sung under the direction of Stephen Cleobury, Sir Philip Ledger, Sir David Willcocks, James O’Donnell, and John Rutter. Emily Fredericks, Director of the Chorus Emily Fredericks in her ninth year teaching at Wilson High School in West Lawn, PA, where she directs three choirs, and teaches music theory and guitar classes. She also serves as music director for Wilson Theater Company's musical productions. Emily holds a Bachelor of Music from Ithaca College and a Master of Music Education from The University of Hartford's The Hartt School, with a certificate in Kodaly, levels I, II, and III. She is an active member of the Reading-based chamber choir Vox Philia. Dr. Marci Major, Director of Bel Canto Dr. Marci Major is Assistant Professor of Music Education at West Chester University, PA where she teaches choral methods and intro to music education, works with student teacher observations, and is developing graduate level classes. Formerly Assistant Professor of Music Education and Assistant Director of Choral Activities at the University of Missouri, Dr. Major earned her B.S. in music education from West Chester University, her M.M. in choral conducting from Michigan State University, and her Ph.D. in music education from The Ohio State University. At the University of Missouri Dr. Major taught choral materials and methods,
conducting and rehearsal techniques, psychology of music, and conducted MU's Concert Chorale. Dr. Major also served as the Artistic Director for the community choir Columbia Chorale, and co-directed the Choristers ensemble of the St. Louis Children's Chorus. Prior to her appointment at MU, Dr. Major taught middle and high school choir in Michigan, and later served as a graduate teaching associate at The Ohio State University. She is excited to be working with the singers of the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus!
KSCC Accompanist Taylor Gavin is pianist/accompanist from the West Chester area. In May of 2016, she graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelors of Music in Music Education. While there, she taught at the University's Community Music School as a piano teacher, as well as participating in choir all four years. After graduation, she worked for two years as a contracted accompanist at WCU, playing for voice lessons and the opera productions. Taylor currently teaches in Great Valley School District and is a private piano instructor for Joe Kenney Studios in the Chester County area.
KSCC Interns and Scholarship Recipients for the 2018-2019 Season Allie Bruch is a third year intern with the Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus. Working with KSCC is the highlight of her college career. Working with Paige and the Chorus this year has been such a pleasure and she cannot wait to continue growing with this organization. Stephen Gliatto graduated college with a degree in biology but realized during his senior year his true desire was to become a choir director. He is currently in his fourth year at WCU pursuing a music education degree. This is his fourth semester working with KSCC, and he is extremely grateful for how the ensemble is bringing him closer to his dream! Devaney Ross is a senior Music Education major with a vocal concentration. Other than KSCC, Devaney also teaches private voice and piano lessons with Greensleeves Music. This past summer, she was a teacher at the Yocum Institute of the Arts, where she taught music lessons of various themes to kids ages 3-10 and vocal masterclasses to teenagers. She has also interned with Berks Youth Chorus for their summer choir camps. Devaney is excited to start student teaching next semester! Lauren Longhi is a senior music education major with a concentration in voice. This is her second year working with KSCC and she has enjoyed every moment. Lauren sings with the West Chester University Concert Choir and teaches private lessons to piano and voice students. She has been involved with music her whole life and wishes to share her love of music through teaching. Kyleigh Bleacher is a senior, Music therapy and Music Education dual major with a concentration in voice. She is currently student teaching at the Westtown School and is excited to graduate and start her career in May. Kyleigh serves as a leadership consultant to music organizations and a student director at Sykes Student Union on campus. She is involved in many ways on campus including Choir and Recital choir. This is Kyleigh’s first year as an intern with KSCC and she is thrilled to have this opportunity to grow and perform with Bel Canto.
KSCC Senior Bios Emma Kenney-Hynes joined KSCC in fifth grade. Eight years later, she now plans to attend West Chester University to study Psychology and hopes to continue singing with the group through college. Emma cherishes her memories of KSCC, everything from the friends she made to traveling to Pittsburgh for the PMEA performance. Alyson Gehrke is a senior at Unionville High School and is in her 11 th year singing with KSCC. Alyson joined when she was 7 years old after her Pre-K music teacher, Mrs. Markey recommended she join. Alyson has greatly enjoyed her experiences in KSCC and notes that it was made even more special as she was able to sing for 9 years in the same organization with her brother Christopher. Alyson sings in the Unionville Chorale and Concert Choirs and has performed at Epcot in the holiday season Candlelight Processional. Alyson has spent 4 years in the Unionville High School marching band color guard, the winter season Indoor Guard and serves as co-captain this year. Through band Alyson has performed at the TaxSlayer Bowl in Florida, marched in Disney World and Disneyland, performed at national championships in Dayton, Ohio and this year marched the Tournament of Roses parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, CA. Alyson’s future plans include studying animal science and technology at the University of Rhode Island and continuing marching band, color guard and singing. Alyson is very grateful for all the support from her directors over the years and for all the friends she has made in KSCC. Morgan Seward, a senior at Renaissance Academy Charter School, has been a member of KSCC since she was in sixth grade. Morgan has really enjoyed her experiences singing with KSCC. She is so grateful to Mrs. Keller for introducing her to KSCC and to all her directors who have taught her and helped her grow as a singer throughout her KSCC journey. Along with her love of music, Morgan is an active member of her school’s Academic Decathlon team, Quiz Bowl team, National Honor Society, President of the Coexist Club and a goalkeeper for the WC Eagles Field Hockey Club. Morgan plans to attend Johns Hopkins University in the fall, where she will play for their field hockey team, and find new ways to keep music in her life. Seanna Krikorian, a senior at the Center for Performing and Fine Arts, has been singing with KSCC for three years. She has enjoyed being part of the choir, and has made lasting friends along the way. The choir has helped her grow in many ways, helping to teach her leadership and vocal growth. In addition, she participates in many musicals at her school, immersing herself in the arts in as many ways possible. She is very grateful to Dr. Major and Mrs. Keller for helping her become a passionate singer, and she will always remember the advice they have given her. She wants to thank her friend, Casey, for helping her open up and feel comfortable at KSCC, even when she slips up(6/8!!) Seanna's future plans include attending Shenandoah Conservatory, to pursue degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance. Without KSCC, she would not be the person that she is today, and she is extremely grateful to everyone who has helped her grow.
Our chorus is a family and it takes a village to make this family run. We'd like to thank Rachel Brunke, Rebecca Pershouse Olson, Pam Frasch and all the staff and parent volunteers for working behind the scenes to make this year great!
UPCOMING WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS For full event details visit www.wcupa.edu/music or call (610) 436-2739 Saturday, May 4, 2019, 8:00 PM Senior Recital: Bradley Richards, violin Domenic Salerni, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building Sunday, May 5, 2019, 7:00 PM Brass Ensembles Jonathan Fowler, director Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center Monday, May 6, 2019, 6:00 PM Keyboard Ensemble Recital Patricia Powell, director Ware Family Recital Hall Swope Music Building Saturday, May 18, 2019, 9:00 AM Organ Competition Anita Greenlee, director Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center
KSCC UPCOMING EVENTS May 11th-no regular rehearsals until next season, enjoy your summer! May 28th-auditions for the Fall season, 6:00pm Swope Music Building. May 28th and June 4th-rehearsals for Beat Beethoven 5K performance. June 8th- Beethoven 5K performance at 8:00 am at Anson B Nixon Park, Waterworks Drive, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348.
Steinway & Sons Piano Technical, Tuning and Concert Preparations by Gerald P. Cousins, RPT A majority of performances are available to watch via live stream at Facebook.com/ArtsAtWCUPA and LiveStream.com/wcupa. Mr. Robert Rust, Audio & Visual Technician Events at the Wells School of Music are often supported by individual sponsors and organizations. Contributions to the Wells School of Music may be made out to: West Chester University Foundation 202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA 19382
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