2018-19 Fall, Issue 2- Choir Concert

MATER DEI PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS THE

Fall Choir Concert

FALL 2018

MONARCH

SPOTLIGHT

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Performing Arts With gratitude and admiration, we acknowledge

Mrs. Darlene Shiley & the shiley foundation For her continued support of the Arts at Mater Dei High School.

Thank you for paving the way for young artists to shine.

May our performances equally match your generosity.

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INSIDE

THIS ISSUE FALL 2018

Patrons of the Arts................................................................................................. 3 Letter from the Director......................................................................................... 5 Letters from Our President & Principal.................................................................. 6 Upcoming Events................................................................................................... 7 Monarch Masterpiece: A Glimpse of Tomorrow.................................................... 8 Choir Concert Program........................................................................................ 11 Student Spotlight................................................................................................. 18 Visual Arts Spotlight............................................................................................. 21 Program Spotlight................................................................................................ 24

How to Order Tickets ONLINE: www.materdei.org/performingartstix PHONE: (714) 957-3784 from Mon–Fri 10am–3pm WALK UP SALES: Performing Arts Office Mon–Fri 10am-3pm OR at the door

beginning 1 hour prior to curtain.

How to Receive Your Tickets PRINT AT HOME: Tickets are emailed to you. You may either print out or present

on your mobile device.

WILL CALL: Tickets will be waiting for you to pick up at the door beginning 1

hour prior to curtain or visit the Performing Arts Office Mon-Fri 10am-3pm. * Wheelchair accessible seating is available at all venues.

Please inquire for more details.

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Patrons of the Arts

Drew & Corinne Adams Beverly Alexander Gregory Allen

Mark & Kimberle Banta David and Nicole Barry Joel Bartlett

Dana Barton Kellie Bauer

The Bechay Family Mary & Todd Beld Janet Bellamy Keri Bello

Katherine Bermudez-Huie Dana & James Binford Lene Brooks

Margaret Brown Scott Brown

Jeffrey Bundy

Gregory Carson

The Carroll Family The Casey Family

Cynthia E Cattern

The Cefalu Family

The Chamberlain Family Lisa Chorbagian

The Clark Family

Clark Commercial Development Asunta Collazo

Kayla Constandse Frank Conway

Tom and Maeve Corbett-Browne Gary Coronado Carol M Cox

The Curley Family The Dang Family

Alison & JT Daniels

The DeLong Family George Demos Pear Dsa

The Duron Family

Jesse & Mike Ellison

The Elsenpeter Family Vicky Espinoza Abel Estrada

The Euro Family

The Fancher Family Steve Farley

Tony Ferrero

Mark & Lony Fiduccia Rebecca Fife

Ted & Beckie Flati Bernadine Fraser Leigh Friedman

Ken & Sue Gaitan Julian Galindo Yeni Gil

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Gina & Jon-Eric Santanello

Russell & Kim Godin

The Goodkind Family Jacqueline Gray Caroline Greco

Cindy Millsap Zarate

Tania Habeeb

Christine M. Monge

Gustavo Guillen Amanda Hancock Dwight Hanson

Greg & Lisa (Bartholomy) Hendey Louie and Bita Hernandez Tracey Hessen

Philip Hiestand

The Hinz Family Timothy Hirota

Hockenbury Family

Aaron & Jane Hodgdon Debra Hoffmeyer

David and Beth Hopkins Stephanie Hopkins

Julie and Mark Hughes

Mark and Joanne Hulme Ruben Ibarra

Melissa B. Jacobson Sylvia Jaques

Lawrence Jean Joe Jimenez

The Josten Family

The Kalczynski Family The Kawabe Family Robert Kessler

Carmina Kissinger Tiffany Klarin

Maureen Kosinski Ralph C. Kuhen

Stephen D. Lamb Claudia Lapkin

Elisabeth Leandro Rick Ledesma Stephan Lee

Shelly L. Leeson

Jennifer & Channing Lefebvre The Lilly Family

Alana Lowenberg Deanna Lowrey

The Ludovico Family Julie Maglione

Jennifer Maguin Kara Marks

Brian Marsh

Fiaz Mohammed

Jim and Elizabeth Moos

Mary Ellen & Matthew Moschetti Hitta Mosesman Jessica Moulton

The Mulholland Family Grizelda Navarro

Kathleen Nazionale Cate Neushauser

Kimberly Neuhauser Mark Nialis

Janine Nicoll Sarah Novak

Roger and Michelle Nieves The O’Day Family

The O’Suna Family John Otters Sonia Parisi

The Park Family Megan Parks Eric Patino

Lourdes Perez

Arnold and Teresa (Clare) Pinkston The Poliquin Family Manuel Porto

Vince and Shannon Pozzuoli Peter Pulizzi

Brittany Railey

Mateo Ramirez Albert Rasch

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Reunion Kitchen + Drink Blake Ribisi

The Rimicci Family Teodora Rios

Gabriel Rivas

The Rubio Family Teri Rogers

The Rojek Family Michael Rood Carie Ross

Angelo J. Ruta

Jose and Cynthia Salazar

Leslie and David Seidner Cindie and Bert Selva

Abbie and Sergio Serna The Shiley Foundation The Silva Family Tim Shaler

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Shepherd Larry Silva

Maria Silva

Kevin P. Simes

Susan Skenderian Brian Smith

Sydney Smith Martin Smith

Carmen Spencer Karen Stallings Ellen Stanley Lisa Stanton

Michael and Julie Stewart The Strader Family

The Sullivan Family Michael Sundine

The Svendsen Family Maurissa Talarico Mark Teale

Theresa Thompson Kyle Tine

Tristan Tjan

The Trotter Family Dung Truong

Georgina and Anthony Ty Quang Uong David J. Ure Sheila Uribe Alex Valle

The Van Dalsem Family James Van Eenenaam Stephen Vellanoweth

Al and Yvonne Verkuylen Remedio Villasin Jaclynn Vines

Gracia Vukcevich Tana Walsh

Helen Warburton

Ken and Deonna Watkins

Juana Martinez

JA Salazar Construction and Supply Co.

The Matlock Group

Geoffrey Sando

Mary Wetherall

Nicholas G. McCutcheon

Andy and Karen Schickling

The Whittaker Family

The McIntosh Family

Linda Shoaff

Thomas Williamson

Cary Lee McIerran

The Shepherd Family

Francine Woods

Patricia Weed

Nicole Matar

The Salcedo Family

Jennifer West

Wendy Matthews

Jeff and Christine Sarmiento

The Whitley Family

The McGee Family

Judith Schuda

John Widera

Dennis McKee

Bi Shen

Susan Wojtaszek

The Menzia Family

Steve and Teri Schulist

Todd Woody

We Are Eternally Grateful to the Patrons Above for Their Support Over the Years —

You Ignite Our Artistry

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Congratulates

Paloma Cornejo for her amazing growth and excellent performances with the Mater Dei’s senior choir program.

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR I hope you are prepared for an inspiring year of great artistry from our talented singers, players, and dancers - their energy is palpable as they prepare pieces which will move you, pieces which will fill you with joy, and pieces which will transform you. It is our great privilege to offer our gifts endowed by the Spirit for your enjoyment and enlightenment.

With nearly half of the campus involved in the performing arts, we have broadened what it means to be a Monarch and we continue to set the bar higher and higher for our student artists. Our Music Academy, under the direction of Mr. Taylor Smith, continues to grow and serves nearly 700 elementary and junior high students each week. We look forward to welcoming many of these fine young instrumentalists and the Mater Dei Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Fernando Martinez, at the choir Spring Concert at the Reneé and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on March 13.

And speaking of the choirs, they will premiere a new work penned by a great friend of Mater Dei, the incredible composer Richard Burchard. The work was commissioned for the choir’s magnificent Madrigal Feast - we can’t wait to share it with you. The dance team is busy preparing to once again host the Mater Dei Dance Classic sponsored by CADTD and have been invited as the only high school to ever participate in Gala de Danza in Los Cabos, Mexico this Spring. In addition to this competition, the dance teams, song teams and colorguard are heading into the competition season with some exciting routines and truly artistic programs. It promises to be a very successful season and so we wish all the dancers our best as they push for excellence from day one. All this is possible only with the superior instruction from our fine directors and instructors, Ms. Kristina Marquez (Dance), Mrs. Aubrey Price (Song), and Mr. Chadd Hartman (Colorguard). We are continuing to build the Mater Dei MasterClass Series, welcoming professional artists and college professors on campus to work with your sons and daughters. The benefits of this program have been immediate, with Mater Dei students receiving numerous scholarship offers, professional gigs, and coaching opportunities. This year, your students will work with directors from Chapman University, UC Irvine, USC, Cal State Northridge, Bellarmine University, 3D Theatricals, the Chance Theatre, Operaworks, and many more - how fortunate we are. We do this for we believe that arts transform people into more complete versions of themselves by awakening creativity, fostering collaboration, and enlivening passion and determination.

And so we invite you to sit back and enjoy your Choirs’ Fall Concert under the direction of Mr. Justin Miller, Ms. Amanda Bistolfo and Mr. Kent Helwig. We are indebted to the parishioners at Our Lady Queen of Angels for allowing us to raise our voices in praise in such a beautifully moving venue. God Bless and enjoy the concert!!

Mr. Scott Melvin

Executive Director, Performing Arts

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Mater Dei High School 2018 Performing Arts President’s Message

Dear Friends of Mater Dei Performing Arts,

Dear Friends Mater Dei Performing Arts, Welcome to theof2018 Performing Arts Season Welcome the 2018 Arts Season Our school to theme thisPerforming year is “Sharing the Spirit”. Our MDHS administration, faculty, staff and student leadership will be working cooperatively to inspire all offaculty, our students to Our school theme this year is “Sharing the Spirit”. Ourtogether MDHS administration, learn through a strong foundation of integrity and respect as they exhibit strong in staff and student leadership will be working cooperatively together to inspire all of leadership our the discovery of their own very unique opportunities for their future growth and development students to learn through a strong foundation of integrity and respect as they exhibit leadership the discovery of their veryIn unique opportunities for their future Glory asstrong a young man orinwoman of service to own others. the beautiful tradition of Honor, growth asof a young or woman of service with to others. the beautiful and Love,and wedevelopment encourage all you toman support our Monarchs greatIn pride and spirit while traditionour of Honor, Glory andthroughout Love, we encourage attending many activities the year.all of you to support our Monarchs with great pride and spirit while attending our many activities throughout the year.

We PerformingArts Arts Executive Director Melvin, Wethank thankand and salute salute Performing Executive Director Mr. Mr. ScottScott Melvin, as wellasaswell the as the Directors Band, Color ColorGuard, Guard,Dance, Dance, Song and Theatre programs.

Directorsand andStaff Staffof of our our Band, Song and Theatre programs.

A A sincere sincere you to the tremendous Monarch of parents, alumni, benefactors thank youthank to the tremendous Monarch Den ofDen parents, alumni, benefactors and and friends who friends who continuesupport to faithfully support thePerforming Mater Dei Performing Artsyear Programs continue to faithfully the Mater Dei Arts Programs in andyear year out. in and year out.

Finally, we thank and wish good luck and God speed to all of our Monarch Performing Arts Finally, we thank and wish good luck and God speed to all of our Monarch Performing students who represent our great school with with suchsuch Honor, Glory andand Love.

WeWe hope and pray Arts students who represent our great school Honor, Glory Love. hope forand successful for all ourfor artists and that you achieve personal pray for performances successful performances all our artists and all that you allyour achieve your and group personal andgoals group goals in allcompetitions. of your scheduled competitions. performance inperformance all of your scheduled Our LadyQueen QueenofofPeace Peaceand and Victory: Victory: Pray Pray for Our Lady for Us! Us! Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy President, MDHS

President, MDHS

Dear Students, Parents, and Alumni, Dear Students, Parents, and Alumni, Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year with the theme of Sharing the Spirit. In what better

way can to wethe share the spirit of MDHS thanthe through Glory, the Performing Arts.

Welcome 2018-2019 school year with themeHonor, of Sharing the Love Spirit.inIn what better way Ourwe students arespirit skilled and talented in all areas of the ArtsLove and in they love, joy andOur beauty can share the of MDHS than through Honor, Glory, thebring Performing Arts. throughare their performances to all withofwhom theyand come contact. students skilled and talented in those all areas the Arts theyinbring love, joy and beauty through their performances to all those with whom they come in contact.

I congratulate and thank our Executive Director of Performing Arts, Mr. Scott Melvin and the

I Directors congratulate and thank ourfor Executive Director of commitment Performing Arts, Scott Melvin the of each program their outstanding and Mr. dedication to ourand student Directors of each program which for their outstanding commitment and to our of student artists. The opportunities, you provide, are instrumental in dedication the development students’ artists.

The talents opportunities, provide, areall instrumental in the development of students’ skills and in thewhich Arts. you Thank you to parents who volunteer in support of these skills and talents in the Arts. Thank you to all parents who volunteer in support of these outstanding Arts programs. outstanding Arts programs.

Asthe theyear yearunfolds, unfolds,we welook lookforward forward Band, Choir, Color Guard, Comedy, Dance, Guitar, As to to thethe Band, Choir, Color Guard, Comedy, Dance, Guitar, Handbells, Hip Hop, Song, Strings, Theatre activities in which our student artists will perform.

Handbells, Hip Hop, Song, Strings, Theatre activities in which our student artists will perform.

Throughthese thesespirited spirited performances, frequently transform may sometimes Through performances, youyou frequently transform lives, lives, which which may sometimes be be tainted by sadness, beacons of hope look forward also welcoming alumni tainted by sadness, into into beacons of hope and and joy. joy.

WeWe look forward also to to welcoming alumni back is is always aa great joyjoy to to see artists supporting backtotothese theseperformances; performances;it it always great seesosomany manyalumni alumni artists supporting these theseevents. events.

To everyone involved in the Performing Arts, God’s blessings on each and every performance.

To everyone involved in the Performing Arts, God’s blessings on each and every performance.

Frances FrancesClare Clare Principal MDHS Principal MDHS

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UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

OCT 21 ShortsFest 6:00PM LITTLE THEATER

NOV 5 Fall Vocal Recital 3:30PM CHOIR ROOM

DEC 2 Christmas at the Corner 5:00 PM MARY’S GROTTO

OCT 21 Father/Daughter Dance 4:30PM THE RANCH SALOON

NOV 8, 10, 11 All School Musical: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 7:00PM (2PM & 7PM Sat) LITTLE THEATER

DEC 7-9 Madrigal Feast 6:30 PM (5:30PM Sun) CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

OCT 27 Instrumental Music Fall Concert 7:00PM MARY’S GROTTO OCT 30 Improv Troupe Chuckles 4 Charity Halloween Show 3:00PM MARY’S GROTTO

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“We are so grateful and blessed for the experience that our son was given with the Music Academy Program. He learned a lot from all the teachers and everyone was so dedicated to help him improve, while also developing his interests and feelings of music in general. The group performance and recitals were great experiences that helped my son build up his self-confidence and motivation.”

- Alcazar Family “The Music Academy and staff have brought a fun and enjoyable experience for my son.

Music has enhanced his academic learning and strengthened his reasoning skills.

The Music Academy is a place where my child can grow and develop multiple skills outside of just playing an instrument!”

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MATER DEI PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS THE

Fall Concert Featuring the Mater Dei Choirs + Handbell Ensemble SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 – 7:30PM

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

CHORAL PROGRAM

MD PRESIDENT..................................... Mr. Patrick Murphy

DIRECTOR................................................. Mr. Justin Miller

MD PRINCIPAL........................................Ms. Frances Clare

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR.......................... Ms. Amanda Bistolfo

VP BUSINESS SERVICES............................... Mr. Dave Taylor

PIANIST................................................... Mr. Kent Helwig

VP ADVANCEMENT................................. Mrs. Erica Adams

VOCAL CONSERVATORY DIRECTOR.............Mr. Stefan Miller

MD ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS............. Mrs. Geri Campeau ‘87

VOCAL COACHES..................................... Ms. Fatima Rizvi

Mr. Lee Gaeta

Christine Li

Mrs. Audrey Ganey

Patrick Tsoi

EXEC. DIRECTOR, PERFORMING ARTS.......... Mr. Scott Melvin

BOOSTER PRESIDENTS...............................Mrs. Teri Schulist

Mrs. Leslie Van Dalsem

“Thank you to our current Choir Season Sponsors for their generous support, allowing our talented Monarchs to nurture their love of music.”

Maestro

Associate

Artist

Chorister

Al & Yvonne Verkuylen

Guy & Jennifer Klingler

Bob & Christina Gannon

Michele MacAller

James & Margaret Ettinger

Steve & Marianne Duron

Dana Barton

The Cullen Family

The Chaimberlain Family

The Ciachurski Family

David & Nicole Barry

The Dang Family

The Curley Family

The Riedl Family

Erica & Jerry Fink

The Eastman Family

The DeLong Family

The Shepherd Family

Joy & Victor Mena

The Hinz Family

The Sparks Family

Louie & Bita Hernandez

The Ludovico Family

Shannon Pozzuoli

The Schulist Family

The Kawabe Family

The Van Dalsem Family

The Keating Suh Family

The Villanueva Family

The Lefebvre Family

The McIntosh Family

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Fall Concert Bel Canto

Lux Aeterna – Michelle Roueché Past Life Melodies – Sarah Hopkins Rise Up – Jake Runestad

Handbells

Mixolydian Entrada – Michael Joy Rigaudon – André Campra, arr Martha Lynn Thompson

Troubadours

Loch Lomond – Scottish Folk Song, arr. Patrick M. Liebergen Siyahamba – South African Folk Song, arr. Sally K. Alrecht

Vivace

Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier — Traditional, arr Denise Bacon “Highland Laddie” from Three Scottish Songs — arr Michael Ekbladh

Concert Choir

Dies Irae – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arr. Patrick M. Liebergen Kuimba! – Victor C. Johnson

Percussion: Kathy Nguyen-Ly, Sebastian Saintignon, Maithu Tran, Emily Upham

Handbells

Variations on a Theme by Vivaldi from “Spring” from “The Four Seasons” – Antonio Vivaldi, Arr. Dan R. Edwards

Cabaletta

Ay, mi Palomita! — arr Juan Tony Guzmán Charlie is my Darlin’ — arr Tim Winebrenner Genevieve Vu, violin Kathy Nguyen-Ly, percussion

Kingsmen

Stars I Shall Find – Victor C Johnson Matona Mia Cara – Orlando Di Lasso, arr. Patrick M. Liebergen

Chamber Singers

Heilig – Felix Mendelssohn Sleep, Sleep, Beauty Bright – Jesse Beulke Elijah Rock, Moses Hogan 12

Kingsmen 2018 Peter Baird

Evan Eschenburg

Sebastian Ledesma

Jason Nguyen

Nicholas Quattrocchi

Linuel Bautista

Daniel Fillet

Juan Lopez

Martin Nibungco

Charles Ramirez-Jensen

Thomas Campbell

Andres Garcia

William Ludovico

Sean O’Hara

Kaden Simcox

Joseph Cefalu

Miles Jourdain-Lamp

Christopher Mott

Nicholas Pham

Cesar Venegas

Cory DuBourdieu

Kevin Kissinger

Adam Nguyen

Cameron Pickell

Antonino Venti

Cabaletta 2018

Kaitlin Alday

Isabella Botero

Gabbie Galindo

Sofia Marmaud

Michelle Raymondi

Kaitlyn Ambriz Holl

Isabella Castle

Mariya Jim

Ruby Meija

Sofie Reyes Franco

Reagan Arvidson

Reese Davey

Alyssa Johnson

Sofia Mourani

Sheyla Romero

Jocelyn Ayala

Diane Doan

Kaly Keating

Gianni Palazzolo

Adelyne Tran

Nicky Boh

Megan Ettinger

Sisi Lockwood

Rachael Ranney

Angel Velarde

Bel Canto 2018 Maya Alves

Teresa Dang

Ashley Lopez-Romo

Lauren Ocampo

Gwendolyn Smith

Allison Barry

Natalie Erhard

Karina Marconi

Chrystal Olazabal

Leah Sparks

Maureen Beld

Lindsey Fitz

Chloe Marmaud

Brittney Pena

Kaitlyn Staats

Kaylee Bernal

Abigail Frank

Kyla Martinez

Isabella Pietro

Evelyn Taylor

Ana Sofia Botero

Hailey Hanson

Zoe Martinez

Stella Pozzuoli

Tiffany Tran

Taylor Bruder

Juliette Hill

Olivia Matas

Chloe Price

Elena Van Eenenaam

Gabriela Bucio

Alizea Hinz

Kayla McIntosh

Olivia Rangel

Ava Walters

Ciara Corbett-Browne

Jacqueline Kerr

Gabriela Mourani

Martina Rivera

Kelsey West

Paloma Cornejo

Jacinta Kiruku

Graziella Napoli

Elizabeth Romeyn

Reese Wineroth

Malia Cortez

Xinru Liu

Britney Nguyen

Victoria Ruiz

Angel Zhu

Payton Curley

Victoria Lopez

Kathy Nguyen-Ly

Chloe Savard

Troubadours 2018 Lewis Avelino

Gavin Corbett

David Gergeis

Charlie McGee

Luke Redoutey

Paul Belinsky

Trent Elsenpeter

Matthew Hernandez

Andrew Mena

Michael Small

Marko Ciachurski

Austin Ferrero

Jordan Manzur

Vivace 2018 Sefanit Abbi

Yvonne Dinh Vu

Lucy Hamilton

Jhanelle Magno

Caroline Parsons

Allie Albano

Kaylee Doan

Riley Hannaman

Katie Mattson

Capri Paz

Ruby Allred

Lilly Eastman

Tayla Harris

Ava McCaffrey

Hannah Reilly

Kelsey Arvidson

Mia El-Bayar

Cass Hill

Margo McKenna

Summer Rieden

Milan Barker

Ava Elliott

Brooklyn Jones

Nicole Mock

Jaselle Ruggiero

Bella Beuder

Tess Emmel

Kyleigh Kane

Maggie Montenaro

Alaina Sanbrano

Monica Botros

Mallory Erwin

Caroline Kelly

Jacqueline Nguyen

Kaelyn Schaefer

Carolina Bustamante

Sasmita Fisher

Grace Klingler

Jena Nguyen

Catie Sherlock

Jenny Cullen

Jordan Fink

Kirsten Kowalewski

Madison Nguyen

Emily Sisson

Angelina D’Aquila

Mallory Gannon

Kate Lising

VyNam Nguyen

Moon Tran

Itzy Diaz

Priscilla Gonzales

Catie Luong

Ally Nibungco 13

Chamber Singers 2018 Soprano

Kalusha Brutlag Kelli Chamberlain Kian Hernandez Katelyn Osuna Samantha Osuna Amanda Reidl Sarah Schulist Hayley Skonieczny Sarah Urner Annemarie Verkuylen

Alto

Tenor

Daniella Arcila Aurora Ferrell Cammie Martinez Madison McCurdy Danika McKee Alii Moreno Angie Phu Alexis Villanueva Juliet Vo Genevieve Vu

Anthony Barajas Kenny Cervantes Casey Fort William Gibson Kevin Lee Matthew Ludovico Andrew Mitchell Dario Rimicci Nick Van Dalsem

Bass

Luke Cortez Matthew DeLong Igor Grabowsky Jonathan Lefebvre Brenden Moore James Mitchell David Nisson Joey Pang Francis Truong

Concert Choir 2018 Noah Aguilar

Alan Dong

Madison Ainley

Samantha Dreyer

Colter Alves

Ethan Duron

Joshua Bredehoft

Kylie Eggers

Imani Brutlag

Kira Imhoff

Ashlee Morales

Samantha Reinberger

Felicia Junanto

Chris Munar

Kassia Resendiz

Caroline Kawabe

Ashley Nguyen

Charlotte Riedl

Lauren Kensel

Elizabeth Nguyen

Patrick Rimlinger

Colleen Fano

Jillian Kridle

Megan Nguyen

Lauren Shepherd

Isabelle Buchanan

Isabella Figueroa

Kaila Kupihea

Rachel Nguyen

Paige Solano

Carlos Bustamante

Daniel Flathom

Dario Lopez

Lily O’Day

Katherine Stagman

Arianna Cabada

Emmett Gallivan

Erin Lustado

Kate O’Hara

Alyssa Steele

Andrew Cervantes

Cynthia Garcia

Kaitlyn Magallon

Kristen Pang

Kevin Sullivan

Evan Cole

Natalie Garcia

Caroline Marfice

Andrew Petersen

Isabelle Tran

Eliza Contreras

Sarah Garcia

Carissa Martinez

Kenny Pham

Tait Vigeland

Kainoa Dang

Jennie Greco

Kylie Matthews

Jonathan Phu

Christine Vu

Aiden Delfin

Luis Guillen

Cambria McKee

Kimberly Pidazo

Justin Vu Joshua Weed

Elizabeth Demster

Braden Hinz

Priscila Mejia

Jessica Porras

Rachel Dennin

Cloe Hughes

Rebecca Mock

Lilyanna Ponce

Handbells 2018

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Natalie Erhard

Nick Pham

Maithu Tran

Kelly Tran

Emily Upham

Jennifer Nguyen

Lyssa Quirimit

Moon Tran

My Truong

Katie Wieland

Kathy Nguyen-Ly

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MEET OUR

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Lissa Slay, Director of Theatre Arts

Q- When did your love for theatre begin to flourish?

A- I was in 5th grade and my school bussed us out to a local community production of Annie, since our school did not have performing arts. During the production, Annie walked right in front of me and at that moment I thought ‘Wow, this is amazing. This is what I want to do and be able to share this with students, too’.

Q- What steps did you take towards the end of high school and early college to further your passion for theatre?

A- I ran the theatre department at my high school. I was also in all the performing arts- show choir, concert choir, literary magazine, advanced drama. I also did community theatre.

Q- When you first began college, did you know you wanted to teach theater?

A- I It was toward the end of college when I realized there was more to theater than just acting. I went on tour working for a children’s theater company, came home and realized ‘I want to keep working with kids. This is really fun and is what’s getting me up in the morning’. And so, 16 years after I got my first glimpse of the arts, I was able to bring busses of my students to a production of Annie and give them the experience I had in school. I’m really here for the teaching part- I want to teach.

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Andrea Fouts, Theatre Teacher

Q- Tell me about your experiences in theatre.

A- For 14 years, I ran a theatre company as the artistic director. I also taught musical theatre and voice at Orange County School of the Arts.

In my spare time, I am also a private voice teacher.

Q- Have you performed before?

A- Yes. I started in the theatre performing, then in college I realized I really loved the behind the scenes. You know, directing and designing.

That’s where it led me.

Q- How is teaching different from actually performing?

Q- I used to find joy in performing on stage. But now I find joy when my students are successful and when they have a break through and accomplish something on stage that they have never done before.

I get just as much out of seeing my students grow as I did actually performing myself, so that’s how I knew I was meant to be a teacher.

The Improv Team

Josh Nicols

Joey Busch

We are proud to offer our students Mr Nicols’ talents of over 25 years of experience in performing, teaching, coaching & producing improv around the country.

As an alumni of Mater Dei, Mr Busch is finishing up his last year at CSU Fullerton and enjoys directing, performing & teaching in the local theatre scene.

Head Improv Coach

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Article By: Kristen Castillo, Scarlet Scroll Contributor

Improv Coach

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