Music Department Newsletter: Spring 2022

SPRING 2022

Table of Contents

2.....................Concert Dates 3.....................Opportunities 4.............................Concerts BI-ANNUAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER

8..................Pi Kappa Lamba Inductions 9..........Songwriting Contest 10...........Faculty Interviews 12...........Student Highlights 14...........................Fun Facts 15...........Campus Excellence 16.........................Reminders

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CONCERT DATES Immaculata Chorale Concert Friday, April 22nd - 7:30 pm in Memorial Hall David Graham Senior Recital Saturday, April 23rd - 7:30 pm in Memorial Hall Pi Kappa Lambda Induction Sunday, April 24th - 6:30 pm in Memorial Hall Music Convocation Recital #1 Monday, April 25th - 3:30 pm in Memorial Hall Immaculata Small Ensembles Concert Tuesday, April 26th - 7:30 pm in Memorial Hall Jury Prep Night Wednesday, April 27th - 4:30 pm in Memorial Hall Curtis Symphony Concert Thursday, April 28th - 7:00 pm in Alumnae Theater IU Concert Band Concert Sunday, May 1st - 3:00 pm in Alumnae Theater Music Convocation Recital #2 Monday, May 2nd - 3:30 pm in Memorial Hall

IU Symphony Concerto Concert Saturday, May 7th - 7:30 pm in Alumnae Theater

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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES: JURY PREP NIGHT & MUSIC T-SHIRT SALE

Scan the QR code to visit our 2-week fundraiser to buy new Music Department clothing items! All items will be shipped directly to your address.

Short-sleeve t-shirt : $20

Long-sleeve t-shirt: $25

Hoodie: $40 T-shirts available in grey and powder blue, Hoodie in grey and white

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SPRING SMALL ENSEMBLES CONCERT TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH, 7:30PM MEMORIAL HALL Guitar Ensemble

Ukrainian National Anthem.......................................................Mykhailo Verbytsky (1810-1870) arr. John Dragonetti Hallelujah ......................................................................................Leonard Cohen (1934-2016) arr. Dan Jones Linus and Lucy................................................................................Vince Guaraldi (1928-1976) arr. John Dragonetti Soul Bossa Nova................................................................................... Quincy Jones (b.1933) arr. John Dragonetti Members: Rachel Bowman, Marco DeLucia, Madilynn Grenier, Ryan Leon, Avery Valenta, and Caleb Willard Directed by Mr. John Dragonetti

String Ensemble

Beethoven INC...........................................................................................arr. Richard Meyer Farandole.......................................................................................Georges Bizet (1838-1875) arr. Merla Isaac Members: Stephen Campitelli, Nicholas Fleming, Sarah Henell, Regina Jelski, Raymond Mallari, Mairin McDonnell, and Michelle Weiss Directed by Mr. Raymond Mallari

Saxophone Ensemble

In Den angenehmen Büschen.............................................George Fredric Handel (1685-1759) arr. Bruce A. Evans A Tribute to Stock, Aitken and Waterman.............................................Michael Stock (b. 1951) III. Adagio (Never Gonna Give you UP) Matthew Aitken (b. 1956) Peter Waterman (b. 1947) arr. Russel Ward Eleanor Rigby....................................................................................John Lennon (1940-1980) Paul McCartney (b. 1942) arr. Brian Einstein Lassiter Creep................................................................................................Albert Hammond (b. 1944) Michael Hazlewood (1941-2001) Thomas Yorke (b. 1968) arr. Ephraim Miller Georgia On My Mind..................................................................Hoagy Carmichael (1899-1981) Stuart Gorrell (1901-1963) arr. Kenneth Abeling Members: Marco DeLucia, Jon Gardner, David Graham, and Louis Kugleman Directed by Mr. Jon Gardner

Percussion Ensemble

March of the Emperor.............................................................................Chris Brooks (b. 1957) Bongito.................................................................................................Brian Slawson (b. 1956) A Taste of the Classics...................................................................................arr. Chris Brooks Members: Catherine Carey, Aliah Chinofsky, Nicholas Fleming, Julie Gilligan, Erin Gouak, David Graham, Madilynn Grenier, Breanna Kratz, Ryan Leon, Samantha Loeser, Maxwell Maccaroni, Maitland McLorie, and Avery Valenta Directed by Mr. Brent Behrenshausen

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CHORALE & MADRIGALS CONCERT FRIDAY, APRIL 22ND - 7:30PM MEMORIAL HALL Chorale Fall Concert

Take Me to the Water........................................................................................Rolio Dilworth (b. 1970) Bring Me Little Water Silvy .....................................................................Huddie Ledbetter (1888-1949) arr. Moira Smiley Lacrimosa from Requiem in D Minor, K. 626 ................................................W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) Weep No More.................................................................................................David N. Childs (b.1969) poem by John Keats Shenandoah.....................................................................................................arr. Michael John Trotta Stand Together..................................................................................................Jim Papoulis (b. 1961) Shche Ne Vmerla Ukraina........................................................................Pavlo Chubynski (1839-1884)/ Ukranian National Anthem Mikhail Verbytskyi (1815-1870)

Madrigal Singers

Over the Sea to Skye......................................................................................arr. Mary Lynn Lightfoot Je le vous dirai! (Do not dare I say it!)..........................................................Pierre Certon (1515-1572) River in Judea..............................................................................................Linda Marcus (1937-2018)/ Jack Feldman (b. 1940) arr. John Leavitt In Time of Silver Rain.......................................................................................Sarah Quartel (b. 1982) Laudate Dominum...........................................................................................W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) arr. Victoria Glaser

CONCERT BAND SPRING CONCERT "JOURNEYS" SATURDAY, MAY 1ST - 3:00 PM ALUMNAE HALL Immaculata University Concert Band West Chester Band Joseph Gehring, conductor Kirkpatrick Fanfare…………………...................................................………..Andrew Boysen, Jr (b. 1968) American Overture…………...................................................……… Joseph Willcox Jenkins (1928-2014) From Maine to Oregon…...................................................…………………John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) Illyrian Dances………....................................................………………………Guy Woolfenden (1937-2016) I. Rondeau II. Aubade III. Gigue A Mother of a Revolution!.................................................................................Omar Thomas (b. 1984) Sol Y Sombra………………….....................................................……………..George E Gates (1920-2004) Journey Through Orion……………....................................................……………….Julie Giroux (b. 1961)

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SPRING CONCERTS

DAVID GRAHAM SENIOR RECITAL

Written by Erin Gouak

SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD @ 7:30 PM MEMORIAL HALL What is the repertoire you will be performing?

I will be performing a wide span of 20th Century solo saxophone repertoire, beginning with a concertino from the Neoclassical era and ending with a taste of modern jazz. The pieces that I am playing are in this order: Concertino da Camera by Jacques Ibert; Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, Op. 19 by Paul Creston; Aeolian Song by Warren Benson; Improvisation et Caprice by Eugène Bozza; and Brother Hubbard by Kenny Garrett.

What has been your greatest struggle and greatest strength in the preparation for your recital?

My greatest struggles in preparing for my recital have been my time management and self-talk in the practice room. With my recital coinciding with several other senior projects, graduate applications, and typical undergraduate work, I faced the challenge of having to create my own hours simply for practicing. The pressure of creating the greatest performance possible for myself weighed on me during the early stages of preparation, and I would often fall into the pitfalls of skipping practice sessions to hyper-focus on other assignments, spending far too much time on practicing a single passage rather than creating practice time for multiple pieces, and thinking the worst of myself when I did not perform to my expectations in the practice room. My greatest strength in preparing for my recital has been my intrinsic motivation for performance. Playing the saxophone is something that empowers me, and the stage is where I feel the most in control. This is not to say that I lack any sort of performance anxiety; however, I have used my love for music as a base for teaching myself to transform my insecurities into action. I am always eager to make my performances as rewarding to me as possible, so I am almost always reviewing passages, mechanics, emotions, and ideal performances of my repertoire in my head as I go about my day. I usually end practice sessions with a verbal recall of the improvements I made and areas that still need work, and I often remind myself of these improvements and mentally practice the troubling areas in my head on instinct—much like how people can get songs randomly stuck in their head.

Which is your favorite piece of music you are performing and why?

My favorite piece overall is the closing jazz tune, Brother Hubbard. While the other four pieces are beautiful and invigorating for me to play, this jazz selection by saxophonist Kenny Garrett reveals a part of my musical identity that takes precedent above all else: improvisation. I hope to offer a sound that the halls of Immaculata have not heard in a long time, as I plan to reflect the language of jazz masters with a solo coming straight from the heart, rather than from a written score. I am also privileged to get to play this tune with a rhythm section of lifelong friends and expert jazz students, as this piece will allow me to present the type of chemistry that one can only find in spontaneous jazz performance.

Is there any advice you'd give to underclassmen in preparation for their Senior Recital?

There are a million things that I could say about preparing for a performance like this. I would first like to commend any underclassman currently considering or planning a senior recital, as it is one of the most nervewracking and rewarding experiences that comes with a music degree. Secondly, I would like to advise those with the opportunity to prepare a senior recital to do it for their own sake first and view it as a self-rewarding activity before worrying about the outside risks and rewards involved. You will have a much easier time taking the first few steps towards preparing a half-hour or full hour of repertoire if you learn to ignore the pressure of the final product and treat each day as a step towards making yourself proud. Although the idea of performing and stepping outside one's comfort zone can be paralyzing, it is an experience that I am confident anyone in this program can do—and do well. If you are a music student reading this and feeling skittish about putting your talents out to the public, I highly recommend planning a performance of some size, even if it's just for a group of friends. The water's great, the height isn't as steep as it seems, so why not jump off that diving board and give performing a shot?

What are some of your future music goals?

My plan is to continue playing gigs with bands and taking on private students as I work towards obtaining certification as a music teacher in New Jersey. I plan to start out small and get my feet wet with teaching courses before eventually obtaining the certification that I need to get a job as a public school instrumental teacher. While I'm en route to receiving a Master's degree, I hope to develop my career in a public school music setting and use my talents and empathy to inspire students like my teachers have inspired me. With a Master's degree in some field of music education, I hope to have the resources necessary to transform a standard music program into a dynamic set of experiences grounded in performance, both inside and outside of the school setting, and give younger students a reason to want to come to school each day, as well as a drive to discover their own path. I also hope to further my instrumental arranging career through collaborations with other musicians and a continued drive to write exciting pieces for saxophone and other instruments.

Is there anyone that you would like to thank?

I would like to thank my mom and my dad for being my greatest advocates and fans throughout my life. I would never be the musician and human being that I am today without your continued support and excitement towards everything that I do. I would also like to extend that gratitude to my sisters, who have always been in my corner through thick and thin as we share a bond with one another that transcends all hardships. I also would not be here right now if it were not for my various music teachers and private instructors, as they gave me everything that they had to offer in terms of talent and passion, and none of them gave up on me through it all. Finally, I'd like to thank my music friends at home, on campus, and performing live with me at my recital.

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SPRING CONCERTS Written by Julie Gilligan

Immaculata Symphony Children Concert "Adventures in Music" Sunday, February 13, 2022 Alumnae Hall - 3:00PM Ride of the Valkyries from “Die Walküre”. …………. Richard Wagner Polovtsian Dances from “Prince Igor” ………. Alexander Borodin In the Hall of the Mountain King from “ Peer Gynt Suite No. 1” .……………. Edvard Grieg Flight to Neverland from “Hook" ……………. John Williams During this evening of music, an interactive booklet was provided to color and learn more about the music being performed. Director Joseph Gehring also demonstrated each instrument and explained how they fit into the orchestra.

Immaculata Symphony Spring Concert "Artistic Impressions" Saturday, April 9, 2022 Alumnae Hall - 7:30PM Joseph Gehring, Music Director Robert Frazier, Assistant Director Stephen Campitelli, Piano

Cantos de España……………………………………………….… Isaac Albéniz/ orch. Joseph Lorini Nights in the Gardens of Spain, G.49 …………………………… Manuel de Falla

Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, “Pathétique” ..…….. Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky

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STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS PI KAPPA LAMBDA INDUCTIONS DELTA PSI CHAPTER: 2021-2022

Deserving graduate students and upperclassmen are inducted into the national music honor society and underclassmen receive certificates in recognition of their achievements. The awards ceremony will be held in Memorial Hall, Immaculata University, on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at six-thirty p.m. Family and friends are invited to be present for this occasion.

New Inductees

Sophomore Certificate Recipients

Brenna Allen

Marchello Barile

M.A. in Music Therapy with LPC , 2022

B. Mus. in Music Therapy

Allison Hutchinson

Caitlin Clayton

M.A. in Music Therapy with LPC, 2022

B.Mus. in Music Therapy

Rachel Barnes

Julie Gilligan

B. Mus. in Music Therapy, 2022

B.Mus. in Music Therapy

Catherine Carey

Alexander Polidoro

B.Mus. in Music Education, 2022

B.Mus. in Music Education

David Graham

Avery Valenta

B.A. in Music with

B.Mus. in Music Therapy

Performance Emphasis, 2022 Breanna Kratz

Freshmen Certificate Recipients

B. Mus. in Music Therapy, 2023 Maxwell Maccaroni

Olivia Baker

B.A. in Music with

B.Mus. in Music Therapy

Performance Emphasis, 2023

Graciela Cohen B.Mus. in Music Therapy

Senior Members

Amy Egan B.Mus. in Music Therapy

Anna Freeman

Mary Santoso

B.Mus. in Music Therapy, 2022

B.Mus. in Music Therapy

Erin Gouak B.Mus. in Music Education, 2022 8

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SONGWRITING CONTEST

IMMACULATA'S INAUGURAL ORIGINAL SONG EVENT!

Written by Avery Valenta This was an event planned by Music Council that invited Music students to perform an original song to showcase their talents outside of their normal assigned music and to create a break from typical recitals to showcase and celebrate creativity!

Judges included Mr. Gehring and guest judges Beth O'Leary and Amy Flynn!

Musicians were judged on: lyrics, melody, accompaniment, style, and overall performance. Performers were invited on stage and asked to tell a little about their song.

The winner of the $100 cash prize was Anna Freeman!

Sarah Abbott "If I Asked You To Stay" accompanied on piano This song was about valuing time with the people you care about and how that has the power to heal

Sam Loeser "Lonely" accompanied on piano

Caleb Willard "I, mud" accompanied on guitar

This song was about how Sam has been feeling lately

Caleb left the interpretation of this song up to the individual listener

Anna Freeman

Graciela Cohen "Cry An Ocean Blue" accompanied on piano This song was about validating feelings and reaching out for help when you need it

"Only God Knows" accompanied on piano This song was written about struggles during the time of writing and letting go of stress we place on ourselves and giving them to God to let things work out 9

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INTRODUCING FACULTY: CHRISTOPHER IGIDBASHIAN Written by Sam Loeser Adjunct faculty member Christopher Igidbashian is a master's level

board-certified

Music

Professional Counselor (LPC).

Therapist

(MT)

and

Licensed

He recently spoke at the Mid-

Atlantic Region Music Therapy Conference in Harrisburg.

Q: How long have you been a music therapist?

A: Almost 7 years

Q: How long have you been working with clients with TBIs? A: 6 years

Please join us in welcoming our new faculty members, Christopher Igidbashian & Morgan Hess!

Q: What was your presentation at the Mid Atlantic Music Therapy conference about??

A: My presentation is on a songwriting/recording intervention done with

an adult female with a TBI. The song is a commemoration of the five-year anniversary since her injury occurred, and the lyrics describe her journey to arrive at this milestone.

Q: What is the most important thing you have learned from your clients with TBIs?

How resilient they are given the severity of their injuries and all they’ve overcome. And the crucial role that music plays in their lives.

Q: What is your favorite song?

A: Changes all the time. Personally, I have been listening to an album

called Pedal Steel Guitar by Will Van Horn. In my clinical work, songs with characters seem to be most popular with my clients for singalongs, such as Bad Bad Leroy Brown, Desperado, Sweet Baby James, Pianoman, etc.

Some of my favorite work to do with clients is to take a familiar song with random jibberish-like lyrics (such as “Come Together”) by the Beatles and have the clients replace a word, phrase, or line of lyrics with their own

original ideas. By far my favorite work with clients is original songwriting

and recording. It’s here many clients explore their greatest challenges and triumphs and work through and process their experiences through writing,

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composing, and recording “their story.”

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INTRODUCING: MORGAN HESS-MT GRAD ASSISTANT Written by Julie Gilligan Q: How did you find music therapy? Why music therapy?

A: I found music therapy after completing my undergraduate degree at Eastern

University. After receiving a BA in Music from Eastern in 2016, I worked as a church

music director and piano teacher. During that time, I did research into music therapy and learned about how music therapists use music to help people with goals. I have

always loved music and connecting with people, so it felt like a perfect fit. I started the Master's/Equivalency program in Music Therapy and Counseling at Immaculata in 2019, and I plan to graduate this May!

Q: Are you completing any clinical work at the moment? If so, which population are you working with?

A: Alongside my graduate assistantship with the music therapy department, I am

currently working as a music therapist at Hershey Medical Center, working with adult medical patients and their families.

Q: Why did you choose Immaculata for your graduate coursework?

A: I chose Immaculata because of the strong emphasis on personalized learning and the warm and caring faculty.

Q: What is your favorite part of Immaculata?

A: I have enjoyed getting to know music therapy students in the undergraduate and

graduate programs through my graduate assistantship! It's rewarding to connect with people as they learn and grow into more authentic versions of themselves.

Q: Do you have a favorite intervention to use with clients?

A: I love using active music engagement for promoting in-the-moment mindfulness and anxiety reduction. This takes on a variety of forms, but instrumental improvisation has always been a personal favorite.

Q: What is the biggest piece of advice you have for music students at Immaculata?

A: I would say cherish the opportunities you have for feedback from others. It can be hard to receive constructive feedback and not take it personally, but being a student

offers space for learning about your strengths and weaknesses, which will make you a more competent, well-rounded musician and clinician in the future.

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MUSIC COUNCIL

BOARD MEMBERS 2022-2023

Avery Valenta President

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Caitlin Clayton Vice President

Julie Gilligan Secretary

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MUSIC COUNCIL

CLASS REPRESENTATIVES 2022-2023

Maitland McLorie

Senior Representative and Public Relations Manager

Madilynn Grenier Junior Representative and Treasurer

Name: Sarah Abbott Class: 2023 Major: Music Therapy Major Instrument: Voice Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ

Nick Fleming

Sophomore Representative and Historian

TBD Freshman Representative 13

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WORLD MARCH

PIANO DAY: 29TH Written by Graciela Cohen

World Piano Day is the one day when we can all appreciate what an amazing instrument the piano is and how its beautiful sound can warm our hearts. The reason why it is on March 29th is that there are 88 keys total on the piano, and March 29th is the 88th day of the year. How cool is that?

On this day, we would like to recognize that Immaculata University is an AllSteinway School. ALL-STEINWAY SCHOOLS demonstrate a full commitment to excellence by providing their students and faculties with the best instruments possible for the study of music. That is why the only pianos owned by the Immaculata — from the practice rooms to the recital halls — are designed by STEINWAY & SONS.

WORLD MARCH

MUSIC THERAPY DAY: 1ST

World Music Therapy Day is when we honor, celebrate, and appreciate how music therapy has made an impact around the world. We recognize the work music therapists put in to use the power of music to help clients reach their goals and address their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs. With that said, we take this moment to thank all music therapists around the world for making a difference in communities with the work that they do everyday.

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CAMPUS EXCELLENCE CURTIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA THURSDAY, APRIL 28TH - 7:30 PM ALUMNAE HALL Robert Spano, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano Study for Orchestra .....................................................................Julia Perry (1924-1979) Piano Concerto No. 2 ...................................................................Béla Bertók(1881-1945) Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64..........................Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Weep No More.................................................................................................David N. Childs (b.1969) poem by John Keats General Admission: $19 50% for students using coupon code: CIMSTUDENT50 Tickets are available at the door or online at: https://www.curtis.edu/event/cso-immaculata-university/

DR. CARR NAMED "TOP MUSIC TEACHER" FOR 2021 Dr. William Carr has just been recognized as one of the “Top Music Teachers” for 2021 by Steinway & Sons. He was nominated for this prestigious national award by Jacobs Music.

In 2005, Dr. Carr was named a Steinway Artist, a title that recognizes the most exceptional music performers in the world. Since then, this year’s recognition marks the fourth time he has received this distinction of “Top Music Teacher.”

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Carr for this wonderful recognition by Steinway & Sons!

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EXECUTIVE BOARDS: 2022-2023 Music Education Club President: Helena Grace '24 Vice President: Laura McMonagle ‘24 Secretary: Ed Taylor '23 Treasurer: Maitland McLorie '23

CURRENT STUDENT REMINDERS General Reminders Please check your emails regularly for important updates and resources from the department Don't forget about your practice journals!

These should be completed on a weekly basis and help focus and develop your musical growth and practice routine.

Jury Reminders Pictured (L to R): Ed Taylor, Laura McMonagle, Helena Grace, Erin Gouak (President '21-22) Music Education Club held a bake sale outside of the Immaculata Symphony Concert on Saturday, April 9th.

The 2022 PMEA Annual In-Service Pennsylvania Music Education Conference was held April 6th-9th at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in the Poconos. There were three keynote speakers for this year’s event: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Lesley Moffat and David Wish. This year’s featured performance on Thursday evening (April 7) was the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.”

Music Therapy Club President: Sam Loeser Vice President: Aliah Chinofsky Secretary: Julie Gilligan Treasurer: Madilynn Grenier Historian: Graciela Cohen Public Relations: Bree Kratz Chapter Reps: Avery Valenta and Caitlin Clayton 16

Juries begin on Tuesday, May 3rd and will be held throughout the week in Memorial Hall. Remember to fill out your forms found on the Music Hub. Students need to bring 3-4 copies of the form to their jury as well.

Follow us on the student-run Music Department Instagram! @iumusicdept

Editors: Erin Gouak & Avery Valenta