Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music
CONVOCATION Thursday, April 11, 1991 Westbrook 4:00 p.m. -
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC SYMPOSIUM 1991 STUDENT COMPOSERS Star-Spangled Banner Trombones: .
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Works by LW.U. . . ..George Manning Steve Crumley. Mark Anderson David Wilken .
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(e.e. cummings)...................... C. Scott Wyatt C. Scott Wyatt. tenor LaITy Baade, piano
Impromptu for Solo D rumset. ...................David Wilken Kevin Nichols, drums Afterthoughts......................Gordon Bazsali/ Ale.."'C Tyler Heather Wilson, flute Heidi Kitten. English horn Alex Tyler. piano Helena Klumpp, violin Amy Drees. viola Sue Feldman. violin Todd French. 'cello
Masked Communion Karen Manley Dance Ensemble. Choreographed by Karen Manley Eli McAfee Cathy Roberts Jane Ruffing Chad Bantner .
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Works by Composer-in-Residence. Alice
Parker
Of Irlaunde. .. . . . ...... . . . .. . .... . . . .. . ....... .Alice Parker Ich am of Irlaunde Invocation to Ireland The Song of the Wandering Aengus Ask not if still I love Kyle pfortmiller, barttone Lori Lee Larson. flute Scott Schoonover, plano Three Mountain Hymns........................ .Alice Parker I Will Arise Mansions In the Sky o Thou, In Whose Presence
Taryn Croft, soprano Todd Tucker, piano
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Guest Recital Series Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music
Contemporary Music Symposium
The Family Reunion A Back-Yard Opera composed and conducted by
Alice Parker Thursday, April 11 1991 Saturday, April 13, 1991 8:00p.m.
Time: Rural America, 1950's
Place: An outdoor picnic spot
Music: Based on folksongs, marches, dances and hymns of mid-nineteenth century America A grant from the National Endowment of the Arts
made possible the writing of the opera.
Order of Program I
Gathering
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The Young Couple
III
Billy's Family
IV
Charley's Family
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The Children
VI
Grandfather Comes
VII
The Picnic
VIII
Remembering
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Goodbyes
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Departing
Characters: The Great Aunts Aunt Ella ..................................Ms. Ann Habelt, Sr. Aunt Eliza ................................Ms. Karen Manley, Sr. The Young Couple ..........................Ms. Ann Hoyt, Fr. Mr. Michael J. Hance, Jr. Ms. Hillary Dirks (5 mos.) Uncle Billy's Family Uncle Billy ................................Mr. James Martin, Jr. Billy's Wife ...............................Ms. Norah Farley, Jr. Daughters ................................Ms. Heather Lampert, Jr. Ms. Carla Chubb, Fr. Ms. Jessica Pounds, Fr. Uncle Charley's Family Uncle Charley ..........................Mr. C. Scott Wyatt, Soph. Charley's Wife .........................Ms. Victoria Carmichael, Fr. Children ...................................Ms. Laurie Prather, Soph. Mr. Miaciah Manuel (12) Ms. Alix Klingenberg (9) Mr. Christopher Roth (12) Mr. Steven Hill (7) Ms. Katie Ropp (3) Grandfather .....................................Mr. Kyle Pfortmiller, Jr.
Chorus of Family Units: Mr. Aaron Sorensen, Ms. Taryn Croft, Mr. Robbi Swanson, Ms. Amanda Dehnert, Mr. Gary Thompson, Mr. Mikel McKittrick Mr. Gayle Jackson, Mrs. Jeanne Jackson, Ms. Jane Elizabeth Jackson, Ms. Angela J. Parks, Ms. Michaela Chaconas, Mr. Cory Howell, Ms. Margaret Pasquesi Mr. Larry Baade, Ms. Heidi Pollock, Ms. Katrina Rosado, Ms. Carrie Jetto n Mr. James Allan Alexander lII, Ms. Jane Turney, Ms. Kathryn Dirks Mr. Michael Macaione, Ms. Amy Begue, Ms. Erin Kay Edlund, Mr. Michael Herron, Mrs. Linda Roth, Ms. Nicole Ester Ms. Kristin Stone, Ms. Mary Heaton, Mr. Dolan McMillan, Mrs. Shari Bane, Ms. Abby Strader, Ms. Rachael Elizabeth Tanner
Orchestra: Flute
Ms. Bonnie Duncan
Clarinet
Ms. Frankie Kelly
Bassoon
Mr. Ben Ebener
French Horn
Ms. Michele Suddith
Trumpet
Mr. Erik Swenson
Trombone
Mr. George Manning
Tuba
Mr. Tony J ones
Guitar
Mr. Brian W hite
Violin
Ms. Helena Klumpp
Banjo
Mr. Tom Townsend
Percussion
Mr. Chrisopher Davis Mr. Bill Wargo
Rehearsal Pianists
Ms. Julie Reye Ms. Frankie Kelley
Opera Director
Ms. Linda Farquharson
Childrens Chorus Director
Ms. Jane Turney
Special thanks to: Professor John Gergel and Ms. Jane Ruffing (costumes) Assistants to Ms. Farquharson: Ms. Margaret Pasquesi, Mr. Michael Herron, Ms. Rachel Dawn Misner, Ms. Heidi Pollock, Mrs. Linda Roth and Mrs. Shari Bane Lighting - Mr. Steve Crumley Squaredance Choregrapher - Ms. Angie Parks
Guest Recital Series
Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music Contemporary Music Fe�tiva1 1991 Friday, April 12 Westbrook Auditorium - 8:00 p.m.
Many in One Chamber Singe rs Ms. Sue Feldman. violin Mr. Scott Schoonover. piano Dr. Alice Parker. conductor
Sing to the Lord University ChOir Mr. Mark French. conductor
Jerusalem, My Happy Home CollegIate Choir and University ChOir Farmer CIty Handbell Choir -- Marilyn Hirschmann Dr. Allce Parker. conductor
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Sennon from the Mountain: Martin Luther King I. Invitation We've got some difficult days ahead Come Ye (Isa1ah 2:3) Way up on the mountain
n. Blessings
I have nothing but praise
Blessed are they that mourn (Matthew He's the Uly of the Valley
5:4, 10-12)
m. Exhortation If any
We need to recapture the gospel glow man will come after me (Matthew 17:24-25) I want to Uve so God can use me
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The Rule
One day the South Ye have heard (Matthew 5::38-39) My feet's is tired
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The Promise
Chris tiani t y cle arly aiItnns There is therefore now no condemnation (Romans 8: 1-2) Well. I feel all right
VI.
The Reward
The greatest stumbling block Love your enemies (Matthew 5: 44-45) Let Justice roll down like waters (Amos 5: 24. 6.8)
Soloists:
Mrs. Dawn Hess Harris. soprano Mrs. Louisa Nuckolls. alto M r. Barrington Coleman . tenor Mr. James Martin. baritone Mr. Randy Zehr . guitar Mr. Pete Leo. drum Mrs. Carol Churukian. piano Mr. Scott Schoonover. rehearsal pianist
Collegiate Choir Dr. Allee Parker conductor t
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Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music An Afternoon with Alice Parker Saturday, April 13, 1991
Come and Taste Calvary United Methodist Church Mrs. Fran Cre asy, conductor
Sing to the Lord University Choir Mark French, conductor
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Wanna Die Easy
Metamora High School Ron Kiesewetter, conductor
Many in One Chamber Singers Alice Parker, conductor Sue Feldman, violin
Sf ott Schoonover, piano Linda
J. Farquharson, director
Jerusalem, My Happy Home University Choir & Collegiate Choir Alice Parker, conductor Julie Reye, piano Linda J. Farquharson, director
Pray for Peace Jodi Thompson, piano
Know That the Lord is God! Alice Parker conductor Frankie Kelly, piano Gordon Bazsali, trumpet It
Calvary United Methodist Church Metamora High School Olympia High School Brent Merritt, director It
groups: Singers University Chorus I.w.u.
Chamber
Collegiate Choir