December 6, 2016-Prelude and Agora Chorale Program-Ring and Sing in Christmas

Monroe County Community College Prelude Chorale & Agora Chorale St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Praise Ringers

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 7:30 P.M.

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RING AND SING IN CHRISTMAS Monroe County Community College Prelude Chorale & Agora Chorale

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Praise Ringers IN THE MEYER THEATER AT THE LA-Z-BOY CENTER

TUESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2016 7:30 P.M. CATHERINE BRODIE CONDUCTOR

JANE KRUGER ALYCE SANGSTER ACCOMPANIST

PROGRAM St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Praise Ringers Celebration Fanfare............................................................ Bob Burroughs Combined Ensembles Antiphonal Noel.........................................................................Joel Raney MCCC Prelude Chorale Trumpet’s Resound......................................................Allan Robert Petker Trumpet – Jim Nordstrom

O Du Frohliche...................................................... Arr. Tim Winebrenner Traditional German Carol

Glory to God................................................................ Giovanni Pergolesi Flutes – Nicholas Howerton & Doug Stewart

Peaceful Silent Night...........................................Arr. Ruth Elaine Schram Based on a Traditional German Carol

Frozen Heart/Let it Go .................................................Arr. Mark Brymer Solos – Mandy Petkovich & Julia Bartlett From Disney’s “Frozen”

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Praise Ringers Joy to the World...................................................Handel/Arr. Bill Ingram Good King Wenceslause...........................................Arr. Tammy Waldrop 13th Century Carol

MCCC Agora Chorale A Day for Dancing.................................................................. Noel Goemanne The White Owl..................................................................... Doug Brandt While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night ������������Craig Courtney All My Heart This Night Rejoices............................................ Brian Buda Ding! Dong! Merrily on High ................................... Arr. Howard Helvey Traditional French Carol

Combined Ensembles Some Children See Him...........................Alfred Burt/Arr. Joseph Martin

MCCC PRELUDE CHORALE

Julia Bartlett

Sara Graves

Mandy Petkovich

Chloe Bourbina

Allyson Heinzerling

Zoe Pierce

Ephraim Brockman

Elizabeth Hurley

Calyssa Reno

Abigayle Brown

Kylie Jacobs

Andreya Roberts

Ronald Burgand III

Anya Jacobs

Ella Sargent

Stephanie Collino

Sephena Jordan

Makayla Stango

Dayonna Evans

Alice Kuntz

Orion Tyner

Evan Garlepied

Emma Ledford

Abigail Urbieto

Deanna Germain

Robby Mort

Madeline Gould

Jay Peters

MCCC AGORA CHORALE Jason Basile

Nicholas Howerton

David Morgan

Joshua Bender

William Kish

Kellyanne Morgan

Alyssa Bentley

Cody Kosanovich

Mary Mullins

Paul Bentley

June Linton

Rachel Mullins

Judith Bonini IHM

Madeline Longenbarger Jo Ann Naida

Daniel Brockman

Rose Ange Leddy IHM

Megan Prater

Elizabeth Brockman

Joann Lunch

John Raymond

Larissa Burks

Alyson Pierce

Tim Regan

Jared Emery

Ginger Mason

Carly Siegel

Kevin Guy

Matthew Michels

Taylor St. Andre

Marcy Guy

Kim Mohn

Carolyn Taylor

Tammy Hartung

Maribeth Mohn

Ellen Wannemacher

Laura Hehl

Samuel Mohn

Izabel Whiting

Laurel Heyman

Brianna Morgan

Susan Marlin Zeisler

ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRAISE RINGERS Amy Ackerman Audrey Cooley Jenny Johnson Linda Larkins Joann Lynch

John Oswald Laurie Revere Patti Siekierda Tim Taylor Karen Volpi

CATHERINE BRODIE

Catherine Brodie has a B.S. and an M.A in music education from Eastern Michigan University. She served as a graduate conductor for Emily Lowe and the EMU Madrigal Singers. She is currently teaching at Eastern Michigan University in the music education department. She is also currently the choral conductor of Monroe County Community College Agora Chorale and MCCC Prelude, a children’s choir. She retired from Monroe Public Schools with 25 years of service in music education.

She is an active member of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association where she serves on the adjudication committee. She is the secretary for the American Choral Director’s Association of Michigan.

Catherine has directed several State Honor’s Choirs. Her choirs have also been invited to sing on MSVMA and ACDA-MI Conference programs. In 1997, Catherine was chosen by the Michigan Music Teachers Association as teacher of the year for her work in Elementary Music Education. She was also selected as teacher of the year in 2005 by the Michigan School Vocal Music Association. Catherine is past conductor of several choirs at Monroe High School who consistently received superior ratings. She is past conductor of the Eastern Michigan University Women’s Chorus. She also conducted Oakland Singers,Toledo Opera Children’s Chorus and the River Raisin Centre for the Arts Cantate. She is a member of the John Tyner Chorale, and St. Paul’s Methodist Chancel Choir. She directs the St. Paul’s United Methodist bell choir. Catherine and her husband Bill have three sons; Matthew, Andrew and Brian and three grandsons; Liam, Aidan and Caleb.

ALYCE SANGSTER

Alyce Sangster grew up in the small town of Shafter, California. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in music education. She subsequently taught music in Arizona, where she met and later married Walter Sangster, a band director from Ypsilanti.

They resently live in Ypsilanti and have four children. Mrs. Sangster teaches private piano lessons and particularly enjoys accompanying.

She currently accompanies for Lincoln Schools and Carillon Women’s Chorale in addition to MCCC Agora Chorale.

JANE KRUGER

Jane Kruger is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in elementary education. She is the past accompanist for the Monroe High School choirs. She has accompanied many students for Solo and Ensemble. Jane is an organist at Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe.

Mrs. Kruger previously accompanied for RRCA Cantate. She serves as the accompanist for MCCC Prelude. In addition she works at the IHM. Jane and her husband Niles have three daughters; Kim, Carrie and Anna.

MCCC PRELUDE CHORALE

MCCC Prelude was started in 2012 to enable the young singers in the Monroe Area to have a quality music program that was above and beyond the school music programs. Monroe County Community College graciously supported the decision to begin the chorale which is made up of fifth through eighth grade students. Our mission statement is: “to educate and inspire children to understand and value the art of singing and its lifelong impact on teamwork, dedication and the human spirit.” We have also been supported with scholarship money from United Way of Monroe, Kiwanis, we have received a foundation grants from MCCC to cover music and scholarships. Our choir has performed with The John Tyner Chorale, and Carrilon Women’s Chorale, Chariscurro Men’s Chorale, and the St. Paul’s United Methodist Praise Ringers. In May of 2014, the choir won first place and a superior rating from Festival in the Parks at Cedar Point. In May of 2016, they traveled to Chicago for a music festival where they took first place and had a superior rating.

MCCC AGORA CHORALE

MCCC Agora Chorale has a long tradition in Monroe that goes back over 50 years to the start of the college. Past conductors include Bob Merkle, Sharon Metz, Elaine Rugila, and John Tyner. Under Mrs. Brodie’s baton, the choir has been involved in the Bicentennial Concert in honor of the War of 1812. They have also performed in “Late Night Catechism” in the Meyer Theatre. Many of the Women of Agora Chorale also sang as the nun’s in a Monroe Community Players presentation of “The Sound of Music. The choir is a perfect blend of town and gown singers who range in age from 16 to 80.

SPECIAL THANKS:

Tom Ryder Casey Waterswoth Bill Wilt The Classroom Music Teachers of MCCC Prelude who share their students with me!

TICKET I N F O R M AT I O N You can purchase tickets: On the Web at www.monroeccc.edu/events Via phone using VISA, MasterCard or American Express by calling the MCCC Ticket Hotline at (734) 384-4272.

In person at the MCCC Cashier’s Office in the Audrey M. Warrick Student Services/Administration Building (Building A) Tickets may also be purchased at the door, if available. All sales are final.

Ticket packages do not include VIP seating. No refunds or exchanges.

Event information is subject to change at the discretion of MCCC. Discounts Groups of 15 or more, seniors, and MCCC staff and students can receive a $2 discount off the full ticket price when tickets are purchased in person at the MCCC Cashier’s Office prior to the day of the event. Discounts will not be given the day of the performance. Tickets are based on availability, so please make your plans early.

Student Rush Monroe County Community College students with a valid student I.D. can purchase up to two tickets at half price 30 minutes before the start of any show.

Catering for Groups In conjunction with one of our events, groups of 20 or more can take advantage of the beautiful spaces right inside the La-Z-Boy Center by holding a gathering in one of our reception areas. From a simple reception to a complete dinner, let us help you provide an event your group won’t soon forget. Please call Tom Ryder at (734) 384-4201 for more information and availability.

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2016-17 CALENDAR FEBRUARY 4 Dodworth Band 25 Blues Big Gig (30th Annual) 27 Band & Choir NOVEMBER Concert 11 Bee Gees Gold 18 Junie B. Jones - MARCH Essential 4 Say Goodnight Survival Guide Gracie to School 24 Miss Nelson is Missing DECEMBER 6 Agora Chorale APRIL & Prelude 1-2 Antiques in Concert April 12 Symphony Band 8-9 IODE Dance Concert Ensemble 17 Brad Wenzel Performance Comedian 25 Choir Concert JANUARY 21 Classic Albums MAY 1 Band Concert Live - The Beatles 8 Prelude Concert Presented by Siena Heights University OCTOBER 22 Shenandoah 24 Band & Choir Concert

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Apply for a performing music scholarship in the area of band or choir at MCCC.

Choir applicants must perform a prepared solo and some sight singing.

Band applicants must perform a solo or an etude, and provide a pianist where accompaniment is required; play five of the scales listed in the MSBOA Proficiency I or II guidelines; and play a short selection of sight reading (music provided) for the audition. Applicants for band must request a recommendation from your high school band director.

Applicants for choir must request a recommendation from a high school choir director, counselor or teacher. For both, applicant must provide the reference's name and email.

The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student (twelve hours or more) prior to the first day of classes of fall semester, must maintain a cumulative 2.2 grade point average, take the Agora Chorale or Band courses offered each semester, and participate in each Chorale or Band concert. The scholarship cannot be extended beyond two years.

To apply for either scholarship or for more information, please contact the Humanities/Social Science Division at (734) 384-4153.