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Monroe County Community College Prelude Chorale

Monday January 22, 2018 7 P.M.

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Monroe County Community College Prelude Chorale IN THE MEYER THEATER AT THE LA-Z-BOY CENTER

MONDAY JANUARY 22, 2018 7 P.M. CATHERINE BRODIE CONDUCTOR

JANE KRUGER ACCOMPANIST

Program O Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lowell Mason Auld Lang Syne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arr. Lee Kesselman Scottish Folk Song Solos - Orion Tyner and Hannah Sonak Kookaburra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arr. M. Keylock and J. Friedersdorf Australian Folk Song O Rushing Wind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Patterson Lady Bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoltan Kodaly Hungary Lightning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Gilpin

The opening round for this evenings performance was written by Lowell Mason who is considered to be the father of public school music. Mr. Mason felt that music should be included in the public schools. In 1832 he founded the Boston Academy of Music, and in 1838 he established in Boston the first public-school music program in the United States. He was also influential in the training of music teachers. His compositions include the hymn tunes for “From Greenland’s Icy Mountains,” “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” and “My Faith Looks Up to Thee.”

MCCC Prelude Chorale Madison Abbott Julia Bartlet Chloe Bourbina Micah Bourbina Gwen Braun Ephraim Brockman Isaiah Brockman Abigayle Brown Ashley Cilley Ajshia DeCarlo Jack Drougel Hannah Esford Ellie Ferrante Evan Garlepied Ellen Gerweck Madeline Gould Devon Hargrove Alivia Heinzerling Ava Jondro Sephena Jordan Morgan Kay Gracie Knabusch

Anna Kowalczyk Alice Kuntz Abigail Lavigne Breanna Lee Nolan Livingston Megan Mahoney Katleigh McClure Amber Miletti Robby Mort Bailey Owens Emma Pasko Jessica Petrangelo Calyssa Reno McKenna Ringle Margaret Sandefur Keegan Schmitt Hannah Sonak Hailey Stansberry Gabrielle Stewart Orion Tyner Emily Wester

These children represent their schools at: Airport Carleton Schools, Flat Rock Schools, Homeschool, Ida Public Schools, Meadow Montessori, Monroe Public Schools, St. Mary’s School and Triumph Academy

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 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 Michigan.

Catherine has directed several State Honor’s Choirs. She will conduct the middle school SA State Honor’s Choir this month. 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 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 also past conductor of Oakland Singers, Toledo Opera Children’s Chorus the River Raisin Centre for the Arts Cantate and the Eastern Michigan University Women’s Chorus. She is also the conductor of the Monroe County Community College Agora Chorale and MCCC Prelude a children’s chorale. She is a member and assistant conductor 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.

Jane Kruger

Jane Kruger is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in elementary education. She has accompanied the Monroe High School choirs for the past 14 years. This January she will be the accompanist for the SA State Honor’s Choir. 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. 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, and we have received a foundation grants from MCCC to cover music and scholarships. Our choir has performed with The John Tyner Chorale, and Carillon 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 took first place superior rating in Chicago for a music festival. This year they will travel to Ohio and Kentucky on choir tour.

Special Thanks:

All of the Elementary and Junior High music teachers who share their students with me.

Our Parents Tom Ryder Casey Waterworth and crew Kari Jenkins

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.

Donate Today to Cultural Arts at MCCC The Foundation at MCCC is working to establish a Cultural Enrichment Endowment dedicated to maintaining and expanding the cultural programs and events held at the college. For more information, go to www.monroeccc.edu/foundation/enrichment.html, or call (734) 384-4207.

Tickets Make Excellent Gifts Gift certificates for MCCC events are available at the MCCC Cashier’s Office.

2017-18 CALENDAR february

april

3 The Crane Wives 19 Band & Chorale Concert

7-8 Antiques in April 14 -15 IODE Dance Ensemble Performance 23 Prelude Children’s Concert 24 Agora Chorale Concert 30 Symphony Band Concert

21 Dragons Love Tacos 24 The Big Gig! - Blues Concert (31st Annual)

march 10 Louie Anderson - Comedian 17 Blarney Castle

season sponsors Consumers Energy Foundation DTE Energy Foundation La-Z-Boy Monroe Bank & Trust The Foundation at MCCC

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.