2021 Homecoming Concert Program

THE EMU CHOIR PRESENT

ANNUAL HOMECOMING CONCERT AN EVENING OF CHORAL MUSIC E M U C H O I R - VO I C E S - V I S I O N Friday, October 8, 2021 7:30pm Pease Auditorium Ypsilanti, MI

PROGRAM NOTES Welcome everyone to EMU Choir’s Homecoming Concert, our first program of the 2021-2022 academic year! We are so excited to be back making music with each other and performing together. This year, it is our pleasure to introduce EMU Visions, our new auditioned SSA choir, under the direction of Professor Katherine Rohwer. Along with tonight’s concert, the EMU Choirs will be performing at several other events this year, including our Holiday Candlelight Concert, the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids, and a return to singing with Andrea Bocelli at Little Caesars Arena this December. In addition, EMU choirs are tentatively scheduled to embark on two tours next semester: a domestic tour across the Midwest, performing in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio and an international tour to South Korea.

EMU Choirs have taken COVID-19 protocols very seriously throughout the rehearsal process, taking precautionary measures including masking when rehearsing indoors, social distancing, and rehearsing outside when convenient. These actions have allowed us to continue working and singing together, and we hope to continue to do so. Finally, tonight’s Homecoming Concert is a tradition, in which current students as well as alumni gather together to celebrate music and sing all together once again.

WELCOMING PROFESSOR KATHERINE ROHWER! Katherine Rohwer is currently pursuing a DMA in Choral Conducting at the University of Michigan, where she studies under Dr. Eugene Rogers. At Michigan, Katherine serves as the music director of Out of The Blue Prison Outreach Choir and co-conductor of Orpheus Singers. Previously, she was the Director of Choirs at Stevensville Lakeshore High School, where she conducted four curricular ensembles, directed the musical theater program, and taught music theory. In addition, she has directed the Collegium Musicum of Western Michigan University, the Lake Michigan College Concert Choir, and prepared choruses for the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Ensembles under her direction have consistently received superior and excellent ratings at District and State Festivals and have been honored with performances at the American Choral Directors Association Michigan State Conference (2018) and the Michigan Youth Arts Festival (2016, 2018, 2019). Katherine was selected as the R.J. Johnson Distinguished Educator in 2019 by Lakeshore Public Schools.

An active chorister, Katherine is an alumna of the World Youth Choir, with whom she explored and performed a vast array of musical styles under the direction of renowned conductors, including a performance at the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Awards Ceremony. She recently served as the alto section leader for the World Youth Choir’s 2018 session in China. She is also a regular member of the international chamber choir, Time Ensemble. Katherine earned a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Michigan (2021) and a Bachelor of Music degree in Choral Music Education and Vocal Performance from Western Michigan University (2009). She is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association and has served the Michigan School Vocal Music Association as Secretary for the Board of Directors, State SATB Honors Choir Supervisor, and District 6 Manager.

CONCERT LITERATURE EMU Vision - Heart Songs Kyrie, from Missa Pastoril

José Nunes Garcia EMU Vision & Voices

Si verias a la rana

One Voice Koowu Nigra Sum

arr. Moira Smiley

EMU Vision - We Are, I am

arr. Marcelline Moody Maryam Khoury Pablo Casals

EMU Vision & Voices Ol’ Time Religion

arr. Stacey Gibbs EMU Voices

Bright Morning Stars Mon ceour se recommande a vous Set Me As a Seal Voice on the Wind

arr., The Wailin’ Jennys arr. Jerry Weseley Harris Rene Clausen Sarah Quartel EMU Choir

O Praise the Lord The Music of Stillness Ain’t A That Good News We Shall Walk Through the Valley of Peace There Is A Balm in Gilead You Must Have That True Religion Soon Ah Will Be Done / I Wanna Die Easy, Wade in the Water

George Walker Elaine Hagenberg William Dawson Undine Smith Moore William Dawson Roland Carter arr. Craig Hella Johnson Stacey Gibbs

EMU CHOIR SOPRANO

ALTO

TENOR

BASS

Salma Bawardi, 2022 Ann Arbor, MI- Music Performance

Cara Berg, 2022 Shelby Township, MIMusic Therapy

Troy Birdsong 2024 Deaborn, MI Music

Simeon Berger, 2023 Adrian, MI- Music Therapy

Emily Beggs, 2025 Canton, MI- Music Education

Jasmine Broton, 2022 Whitehall, MI- Music Education

Mavis Clawson, 2025 Parma, MI- Biology

Merrick Breckler, 2025 Farmer, OH- Music Education

Hazel Biggers, 2022 St Joseph MI- Music Performance

Dominique Cooper, 2022 Novi, MI- Music Performance

Juliette Harrison, 2026 Dexter, MI- Music Education

A’Lysia Dunnell, 2022 Detroit, MI- MM Conducting

Catherine Lietz, 2024 Buchanan, MI- Music Performance

Grace Frielink, 2023 Sycamore, IL- Music Therapy

Alyssa Malbon, 2024 Canton, MI- Music Education

Jeannette Houston, 2022 Saline, MI- Music

Madelyn May, 2024 Sylvania, OH- Music Therapy Clare McCloskey, 2022 Pinckney, MI- Music Myranda Nichter, 2022 Macomb, MI- Music Education Zoe Spencer, 2024 Escanaba, MI- Music Education Emily Spitza, 2022 Northville, MI- Music Education Zoe Zdrojewski, 2022 Farmington Hills, MI Music Peformance

Dineen Marshall, 2022 Centenial, CO- Music Education Nicole Mroczek, 2024 Mattawan, MI- Music Chidera Perry, 2024 Ypsilanti, MI- Music Education Nichole Sayer, 2022 Three Rivers, MI- Music Therapy Krista Shaft, 2022 Tecumseh, MI- Music Education Sydney Timmer, 2022 South Lyon, MI- Music Education Emma Willerup, 2024 Cockeysville, MDMusic Education

Matthew Cook, 2024 Martin, TN- Music Joshua Danielson, 2022 Midland, MIMusic Education Anthony Davis, 2023 Milford, MI- Music Education Jacob Fagerstrom, 2023 Clio MI- Biology David Garvey, 2024 Canton, MI- Music Education

Troy Dawson, 2024 Farmington Hills, MIMusic Education Bryan Gilbey, 2023 Tecumseh, MI- MM Music Education Nicolas Guzman, 2025 Clinton Township, MIMusic Performance Austin Hadwick, 2022 Ann Arbor, MI- MM Conducting

Justin Hatt, 2022 Lansing, MI- MM Music Performance

Isaiah Meriweather, 2024 Dearborn Heights, MI- Digital Media Productions

Thomas Larner, 2024 Grand Ledge, MIMusic Education

Trevor Miner, 2022 Ann Arbor, MI- Music Education

Austin Neikirk, 2023 Dundee, MI- Music Education Ravel Ray, 2024 Akron, OH Neuroscience Luke Schleuning, 2025 Wyandotte, MI- Music Education Conor Waterman, 2025 Saline, MI Recreational Therapy

Zach Moorhaus, 2022 Woodhaven, MI- Music Charlie Moynihan, 2022 Toledo, OHMusic Education Reilly Nietering, 2024 Grand Rapids, MIMusic Education Sean Ryan, 2025 Northport, NYExploratory Phillip Solis, 2024 Harper Woods, MIComputer Science James Wohlfert, 2022 Fowler, MI- Theatre Arts

EMU VOICES Behar Alhalemi 2025 Ypsilantiundeclared

Rachael Cupples, 2023 Brighton, MI- Music Education

Oliver Randazzo, 2025 Kalamazoo, MIGeotourism

Vivian Vargas, 2025 Adrian, MI- Music Therapy

Katerina Bainbridge, 2024 LaGrange, INMusic Therapy

Morgan Dillingham, 2022 Ypsilanti, MIMusic

Meagan Richardson, 2024 Ypsilanti, MIExploratory

Daniela Walbridge, 2025 Ann Arbor, MIPolitical Science

Breonna Barabe, 2024 Monroe, MIRecreational Therapy

Taylor Lethorn, 2025 Brighton, MI- Music Therapy

Kaylee Stokley, 2025 Jackson, MI- Music Education

Sophia Bird, 2023 Bowling Green, OHMusic Therapy

Stevie McIntyre, 2025 Rockwood, MI- Music Education

Elaina Braunm, 2025 Canton, MI- Music Therapy

Laynie Plews, 2024 Grand Rapids, MIMusic Education

Sydney Timbrook, 2025 Iron River, MI- Music Education Julia Tully, 2025 Wyandotte, MI- Social Work

Jamie Wolfin, 2025 Swartz Creek, MIMusic Education

EMU VISION SOPRANO 1

SOPRANO 2

ALTO 1

ALTO 2

Salome Buzguta, 2025 Ann Arbor, MI- Music

Neeharika Aniruddh, 2024 Novi, MI- Music Therapy

Hannah Allie, 2025 Brownstown, MI- Music Education

Hannah Berberoglu, 2023 Milan, MIExploratory

Hope Combs, 2024 Livonia, MI- Music Education

Sammi Ballmes, 2023 Newport, MI- Music Therapy

April Boucké, 2022 Waterford, MI- Music Therapy

Peyton Forgach, 2024 Woodhaven, MIEnglish

Grace Beebe, 2025 Tustin, MI- Music Therapy/ Psychology

Abbey Byrne, 2025 Petoskey, MI- Music Therapy

Faith Moore, 2024 Detroit, MI- Music Therapy

Abigail Belanger, 2022 Wolverine Lake, MIMusic

Ashley Hafeli, 2023 Orion Township, MIMusic Therapy

Deena Raptis, 2024 Ypsilanti, MIExploratory

Savannah Danis, 2025 Clinton Township, MIMusic Therapy

Courtney Johnson, 2022 Jackson, MIMusic Therapy

Lily Richey, 2025 Flushing, MI- Dietetics

Athena Goppold, 2022 Ann Arbor, Mi- Music Therapy

Ebony Swain, 2022 Detroit, MI- Music Therapy

Veronica DeLaHarpe, Marine City, MIPsychology Sarah Fisher, 2024 Plainfield, IL- Music Therapy Jandyn Hassenrik, 2024 Ypsilanti, MIExploratory Hailey Johnson, 2024 Ann Arbor, MI- Music Therapy Priya Kothari, 2024 Walled Lake, MISecondary Education Rachel McNamara, 2023 Garden City, MIMusic Therapy

Emmy Seth, 2024 Ann Arbor, MI- Theatre Arts

Olivia Palazzolo, 2025 Warren, MIExploratory

Katherine Steger, 2025 Canton, MIParalegal Studies

Molly Malec, 2024 Petoskey, MI- Clinical Laboratory Science Amanda Norman, 2022 Garden City, MI- Music Therapy Jade Vargo, 2025 Rochester, MI- Music Therapy Christina Walsh, 2022 St. Claire Shores, MIMusic Therapy

2021-2022 Choral Events Michigan American Choral Directors Conference October 22-23, Select Video Performance Andrea Bocelli Concert | Little Caesars Arena December 5, 7:30 PM Holiday Candlelight Concert | Pease Auditorium | Ypsilanti, MI December 11, 7:30 PM Michigan Music Conference | DeVos Place January 27-28, 2022 Invitational Choir Festival | Pease Auditorium February 5, 2022 Vision, Voices, A Cappella & Measure for Measure February 12, 2022 Collaborative High School Concert | Plymouth Canton High School February 13 2022, 7:30 PM EMU Choir Tour | Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois February 24 2022, - March 6 Home Tour Concert | Pease Auditorium March 11, 2022, 3:30 PM EMU Choir Recording March 7-11, 2022, 1:00 PM MSVMA State Festival April 1-2, 2022 South Korea Tour May 9-20, 2022