POPS Concert 2023 Program

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BROADNECK HS CHORAL DEPARTMENT & APEX ARTS VOCAL PRESENTS......

BROADWAY NIGHTS featuring songs from Wicked, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Mamma Mia and more....

Charnice Frazier, Broadneck HS Choral Director Lauren Walker, Apex Arts Vocal Director Valerie Bennett, Collaborative Pianist Miles Raley, Percussionist

May 23, 2023 Broadneck HS Auditorium 7:00p.m.

CONCERT PROGRAM Combined Choirs A Musical (Something Rotten)...................................................................arr. Andy Beck Cole German and Blake Martin, soloists Apex Arts Freshmen Vocal Ensemble Ease on Down the Road (The WIz)...............................................................arr. Mac Huff BHS Treble Chorus Opening Up (Waitress)................................................................................arr. Mac Huff Iz Taylor, Alyssa Coriano, Amber Brown, and Etta Boynton, soloists I See Stars (Mean Girls).........................................................................arr. Mark Brymer Kayley Hall, soloist Apex Sophomore Vocal Ensemble Story Of My Life (Shrek the Musical).........................................................Jeanine Tesori Apex Arts Junior Vocal Ensemble One Short Day (Wicked).....................................................................Stephen Schwartz Lexie Brinkley and Rachel Cruz, soloists Combined TB Chorus Found/Tonight (Dear Evan Hansen/Hamilton)......................................arr. Jacob Narverud BHS Mixed Chorus & Tenor-Bass Chorus Waving Through a Window (Dear Evan Hansen)...................................arr. Roger Emerson Brian Farrell, Grant Leichtman, and Bryson Shulz, soloists Deor Theodosia (Hamilton)......................................................................arr. Andy Beck Zacca Jackson and Aiden Marion, soloists Thank You For the Music (Mamma Mia).....................................................arr. Kirby Shaw Evelyn Crowley and Sadie Sakal, soloists Apex Arts Sophomore Vocal Ensemble Ballad of Jane Doe (Ride the Cyclone)..........................................Maxwell and Richmond Olivia LaManna, soloist Apex Arts Junior Vocal Ensemble Super Trouper (Mamma Mia! ).....................................arr. Rachel Cruz & Lauren Walker

10-MINUTE INTERMISSION

CONCERT PROGRAM

BHS Vocal Ensemble Skid Row(Downtown) (Little Shop of Horrors)................................................Alan Menken When the Chips are Down (Hadestown)......................................................Anaïs Mitchell featuring Emma Miller, Holly Miller & Emma Titgemeyer Take it Like a Man (Legally Blonde)..............................Nell Benjamin & Laurence O'Keefe featuring Blake Martin & Madelyn White First Burn (Hamilton).........................................................................Lin-Manuel Miranda HARMONIX Gold...........................................................................................................Holly Miller Wait (Hamilton/Hadestown).....................................................................arr. Tara Dunch Mya Droste, Nick Ford, and Emma Titgemeyer, soloists Erase Me (OPB:Lizzy McAlpine)............................................arr. Mary-Anne Muglia Smith Sarah Swain, soloist Apex Arts Senior Vocal Ensemble You Learn (Jagged Little Pill)...............................................................arr. Mark Brymer Mackenzie Allison, Ashley Clark, Eve Coleman, Ben Bianchi, soloists Seasons of Love (Rent)...................................................................arr. Roger Emerson

Class of 2023 Send-Off Combined Choirs You Can't Stop the Beat (Hairspray)....................................................arr. Roger Emerson

CLASS OF Lauren Ainsworth has been in choir for four years. Lauren has been a member of the BHS Mixed Chorus and BHS Treble Chorus. One of her favorite memories of the choir is singing our warm-up “La-Ti-Do-Re”. Lauren’s favorite song she’s performed is Sih’r Khalaq. After graduation, Lauren plans to attend Florida Southern College to major in Game Design.

Mackenzie Allison has been in the Apex Arts program for four years. Her favorite choir songs are Dies Irae and Turlutte. She is looking forward to the trip to Spain and Portugal this summer! Mackenzie will be taking a gap year and then plans to go to college to major in Computer Science.

Lawrence Alvarez has been in choir for one year. Lawrence has been a member of the BHS Mixed Chorus. One of his favorite memories of the choir is our holiday party. Lawrence’s favorite song he’s performed is No Room, No Room. After graduation, Lawrence plans to attend a college/university.

Ben Bianchi has been in the Apex Arts program for four years. Ben’s favorite song from his time in the program is Good Night Dear Heart. Next year, Ben will attend Anne Arundel Community College.

Amber Brown has been in choir for three years. Amber has been a member of the BHS Treble Chorus. One of her favorite memories of the choir was our holiday party. Amber’s favorite songs she performed are Sih’r Khalaq and Opening Up. After graduation, Amber plans to attend AACC and join the workforce.

Ashley Clark has been in the Apex Arts program for four years. She loved meeting new people and will always remember Zena making everyone laugh. Her favorite choir song is My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord. Ashley will attend Lebanon Valley College and double major in Vocal Performance and Audio Music Production.

Eve Coleman has been in the Apex Arts program for seven years. Some of her favorite memories are from classes at Studio 39 for Apex +. Her favorite choir song is My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord. Next year, Eve will attend the University of Maryland Honors College to major in Biochemistry.

Nick Ford has been in choir for one year. Nick Ford has been a member of Harmonix. One of his favorite memories is being with the tenors and their crazy antics. Nick’s favorite song he’s performed is Shut Up/Happy Without Me. After graduation, Nick will be attending Virginia Tech to major in engineering.

Zena Frazier has been in the Apex Arts program for seven years. Her favorite songs from her time in the program are My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord and Summertime. Her favorite memories are seeing “the real” Mrs. Walker. Next year, Zena will attend Bowie State University to major in Business and minor in Music.

Kayley Hall has been in choir for four years. Kayley has been a member of the BHS Treble Chorus and Harmonix. Some of her favorite memories of the choir are performing at District Festival and our daily choir class. Kayley’s favorite song she performed is My Very Own. After graduation, Kayley plans to attend college and join the workforce.

CLASS OF Claiborne Kastner has been in the Apex Arts program for four years. Her favorite song from her time in the program is Turlutte. Claiborne will attend George Washington University in the fall to major in Biology.

Aiden Marion has been in choir for two years. Aiden has been a member of the BHS TenorBass Chorus and Harmonix. One of his favorite memories of the choir is giving his friends and teachers nicknames, especially the title he bestowed upon Ms. Frazier, see Aiden for more details. Aiden’s favorite song he’s performed is Battle of Jericho. After graduation, Aiden plans on attending college to major in education and go into teaching.

Blake Martin has been in choir for one year. Blake has been a member of the BHS Vocal Ensemble and Harmonix. One of their favorite memories of the choir is all of the “choir chaos”. Blake’s favorite song that they’ve performed is Bumble Bee. After graduation, Blake will be attending Baldwin Wallace University to major in Theatre and working as a barista.

Holly Miller has been in choir for four years. Holly has been a member of the BHS Mixed Chorus, Treble Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, and Harmonix. One of Holly’s favorite memories is the running quote list she has gathered based on her classmates and teachers. Holly’s favorite song that they’ve performed is Riu Riu Chiu. After graduation, Holly is taking a gap year and then plans on attending college.

MacKenzie Mutschler has been in the Apex Arts program for seven years and is a member of Harmonix. Her favorite choir song is My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord and her favorite memories are from field trips. Next year MacKenzie will attend St. Mary’s College of Maryland to major in Psychology and minor in music.

Neal O’Shea has been in choir for one year. Neal has been a member of BHS Tenor-Bass and Harmonix.He has expressed that he has a lot of fond memories but most importantly he’s enjoyed spending time with his friends and being able to sing in a chorus again. Neal’s favorite song that he’s performed is Erase Me. After graduation, Neal will be attending Towson University and is majoring in illustration.

Sophia Polk has been in the Apex Arts program for seven years. Her favorite choir song is Seal Lullaby. Sophia will always remember the fun times she had with Eve in the program.

She will be attending Towson University to major in Vocal Performance.

Samyah Russ has been in the Apex Arts program for seven years. Her favorite song she performed in the program is I Will Always Love You. Her favorite memories are the times she and Zena spent together with Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Frazier. Samyah will attend Towson University to major in Business Management.

Kiarra Rux has been in choir for four years. Kiarra has been a member of BHS Mixed Chorus.

She doesn’t have a specific memory but has expressed that she loves the days when everyone is energetic, happy and enjoying themselves in class. Kiarra’s favorite song that they’ve performed is Come Travel With Me. After graduation, Kiarra plans to attend AACC for two years.

CLASS OF

Emma Titgemeyer has been in choir for four years and in the Apex Arts program for seven years. Emma has been a member of BHS Mixed Chorus, Vocal Ensemble and Harmonix.

One of her favorite memories is all of the tangents the class and Ms. Frazier will go on.

Emma’s favorite song that she’s performed is Mary, Did You Know. After graduation, Emma will be attending Ohio University majoring in vocal music education.

Madelyn White has been in choir for four years. Madelyn has been a member of BHS Mixed Chorus, Treble Chorus, Vocal Ensemble and Harmonix. One of her favorite memories is singing the stairwells during class. Madelyn’s favorite song that she’s performed is Bumble Bee. After graduation, Madelyn plans to attend college and pursue a career in music.

Jillian Williams has been in choir for four years. Jill has been a member of BHS Mixed Chorus and Treble Chorus. One of her favorite memories is enjoying the choir concerts and listening to the beautiful pieces each group sings. Jill’s favorite song that she has performed is Rock-A-My Soul. After graduation, Jill plans to attend Salisbury University, she hopes to continue singing there as well.

DIRECTORS' FAREWELL Dear Seniors, The time has come for your final bow on the Broadneck stage. Over the past four years, you've shared countless memories, tears, and laughs with one another. You've welcomed us with open arms as you've finished your final years of high school. We can truly say that our time with you has made a big impact and because we've known you we have been changed For Good. We are going to miss you but we know that you have the strength and the power to make this world a better place! Remember that you always will have home here at Broadneck HS and Apex Arts Vocal.

"It was a ball, it was a blast, and it's a shame, it couldn't last, but every chapter has to end you must agree." - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Best wishes and we can't wait to see how you grow!

Love, Ms. Frazier and Mrs. Walker

ENSEMBLES BHS Mixed & TB Chorus

Lawrence Alvarez*, Braden Brown, Anthony Buchs, Meghan Carroll, Evelyn Crowley, Brian Farrell, Casey Fitzpatrick, Price Hanes, Zacca Jackson, Sylvia Kellermeyer, Jaxson Kiger, Kylie Kolb, Grant Leichtman, Mady Lewis, Joshua Longo, Anna Lowe, Aiden Marion*, Colton PerryPoling, Ella Powers, Kayden Rosales, Kiarra Rux*, Sadie Sakal, Madalynn Schott, Bryson Shultz, Hannah Smith, Mary Smith, Sydney Telep, Samantha Vogt

BHS Treble Chorus Lauren Ainsworth*, Etta Boynton, Amber Brown*, Natalie Butler, Abby Conlon, Alyssa Coriano, McKenzie Epps, Nat Hajek, Kayley Hall*, Ciara Haney, Lela Humphrey, Jessica Jacklitch, Lily Murray, Payton Rienzi, Neccie Smith, Molly Svendsen, Isabella Taylor, Dakota Williams, Jillian Williams*

BHS Vocal Ensemble Blake Martin*, Emma Miller, Holly Miller*, Emma Titgemeyer*, Madelyn White*

Apex Arts Vocalists Freshmen: Teniola Adedokun, Stella Alcorn, Kylah Carpenter, Aoki Clarke, Hadley Dodson, Rasia Fisher, Carri Jiggetts, Brielle Meade, Ryan Myers, Cameron Raley, Azaria Rosendary, Alondra Watson Sophomores: Kay Seyfferth, Mya Droste, Cole German, Ian Hollingshead, Vivien Kaplan, Olivia LaManna, Isabella Miller, Mori Morton, Alyson Perez, Aliceanna Weibley Juniors: Katie Blackwell, Lexie Brinkley, Shay Butler, Vivian Cecil, Rachel Cruz, Nessa Kilson, Giulia Pepino, Quinn Scruggs, Kat Sharp, Sarah Swain Seniors: Mackenzie Allison*, Ben Bianchi*, Ashley Clark*, Eve Coleman*, Zena Frazier*, Claiborne Kastner*, MacKenzie Mutschler*, Sophia Polk*, Samyah Russ*

Combined TB Ensemble Braden Brown, Anthony Buchs, Brian Farrell, Cole German, Price Hanes, Ian Hollingshead, Zacca Jackson, Jaxson Kiger, Grant Leichtman, Joshua Longo, Aiden Marion, Ryan Myers, Neal O'Shea*, Cameron Raley, Bryson Shulz

Broadneck Harmonix Shay Butler, Mya Droste, Nick Ford*, Cole German, Kayley Hall*, Ian Hollingshead, Zacca Jackson, Vivien Kaplan, Olivia LaManna, Grant Leichtman, Anna Lowe, Aiden Marion*, Blake Martin*, Emma Miller, Holly Miller*, MacKenzie Mutschler*, Ryan Myers, Neal O'Shea*, Kay Seyfferth, Kat Sharp, Sarah Swain, Emma Titgemeyer*, Madelyn White* *Denotes Class of 2023

We would like to thank Ms. Kennelly, the Broadneck administration, faculty & staff, and the BHS Music Boosters for their continued support of our music department this past year. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation in overseeing the large number of activities that we schedule during the school year.

Thank you to all of the parents/guardians and families for your continued support of music in our schools!

Finally, thank you to Mr. Heist, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Dembowski, Dr. Yesook Suh, Mr. Tambascio, and Mr. Werntz for being such a great group of individuals and outstanding music educators. We are proud to be a part of such a wonderful and dedicated team of teachers!

Musically Yours, Ms. Frazier & Mrs. Walker

A AT T H S G E I I N MOV THE friday, june 9th

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9:00

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Lawrence E Knight Stadium

Broadneck HS

Broadneck HS Music Department proudly presents... A Night at the Movies. Come out to Broadneck HS on June 9th to enjoy movie scenes with live musical accompaniment played by students from Broadneck HS, Magothy River MS, and Severn River MS. You won't want to miss this amazing concert!