2017-18 Spring, Issue 1- Soul Stories

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SPRING EDITION

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SPOTLIGHT

Spring Dance Showcase March 22, 6pm

Godinez High School Theater

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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.

Drew & Corinne Adams Beverly Alexander Gregory Allen Mark & Kimberle Banta David and Nicole Barry Joel Bartlett Dana Barton Medhat Bechay Mary & Todd Beld Janet Bellamy Keri Bello Katherine Bermudez-Huie Dana & James Binford Lene Brooks Margaret Brown Scott Brown Jeffrey Bundy Gregory Carson Richard Carroll Wayne Casey 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 The Duron Family Jesse & Mike Ellison The Elsenpeter Family Vicky Espinoza Abel Estrada The Fancher Family Steve Farley Tony Ferrero Mark & Lony Fiduccia Rebecca Fife Ted & Beckie Flati Ken and Sue Gaitan Julian Galindo Yeni Gil GFS Marketing, Inc.

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Patrons of the Arts Gina & Jon-Eric Santanello Russell & Kim Godin The Goodkind Family Jacqueline Gray 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 and Jane Hodgdon Debra Hoffmeyer David and Beth Hopkins Julie and Mark Hughes Mark and Joanne Hulme Melissa B. Jacobson Sylvia Jaques Lawrence Jean Joe Jimenez The Josten 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 and Channing Lefebvre Alana Lowenberg Deanna Lowrey The Ludovico Family Julie Maglione Kara Marks Brian Marsh Nicole Matar The Matlock Group Nicholas G. McCutcheon The McGee Family

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Andy and Karen Schickling Linda Shoaff Judith Schuda Steve and Teri Schulist Leslie and David Seidner Cindie and Bert Selva Abbie and Sergio Serna Tim Shaler Mr. and Mrs. Doug Shepherd The Shiley Foundation The Silva Family Larry Silva Kevin P. Simes Susan Skenderian Martin Smith Carmen Spencer Karen Stallings Ellen Stanley Michael and Julie Stewart The Strader Family The Sullivan Family Michael Sundine Scott Svendsen Mark Teale Kyle Tine Michael and Mary Trotter Georgina and Anthony Ty Quang Uong David J. Ure Alex Valle The Van Dalsem Family James Van Eenenaam Stephen Vellanoweth Al and Yvonne Verkuylen Remedio Villasin Reunion Kitchen and Drink Jaclynn Vines Gracia Vukcevich Tana Walsh Helen Warburton Ken and Deonna Watkins Patricia Weed Jennifer West Mary Wetherall The Whitley Family The Whittaker Family John Widera Thomas Williamson Susan Wojtaszek Francine Woods Todd Woody

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SPRING DANCE SHOWCASE

On behalf of Mater Dei Performing Arts, welcome to SOUL STORIES: an evening of mindful-movement stories performed by the students of Mater Dei Dance Program. Throughout the course of the year, the students have examined dance as a medium to shed light on various social matters. From bullying to body image, the pieces you will see tonight all derive from the very heart of these earnest and hardworking dancers: these are their SOUL STORIES.

BELIEVER Choreography: Ms. Marquez Music: “Believer” by Imagine Dragons Dancers: Emily Bernal, Allison Brown, Cristina Gomez, Daniella Jones, Ivy Leeson, Aurora Ferrell, Natalie Mendez, Jarely Olmos, Julia Roldan

An expression of relentless belief in one’s own power

THE DREAM OF LIFE Choreography: Ms. Marquez & Ms. Ortiz Music: “Dreams” by Nuages Dancers: Dante Casarin, Joanne Dao, Jeremy De La Torre, Mia Hawkins, Jillian Kridle, Savannah Mello, Mackenzie Podraza, Raelene Ramos, Brynn Robinson, Isabella Ross, Talia Solis, Marisa Tijerina

Life can have endless possibilities if you allow it

SACRIFICES Choreography: Kaitlyn McDonald & Louis Salcedo Music: “Ex’s” by Alexander Lewis Dancers: Anthonie Chavez, Irvin Elizalde, Kaitlyn McDonald, Mateo Ramirez, Jasmine Rivera, Aycia Sada, Louis Salcedo, Sophia Urquilla, Carey Wang

An exploration of the pride, passion, and sacrifices endured by those serving in the Armed Forces

BOUNDLESS CONNECTION Choreography: Ms. Marquez & Ms. Ortiz Music: “So Close” by Olafur Arnalds feat. Arnor Dan Dancers: Emily Bernal, Allison Brown, Ivy Leeson, Jarely Olmos, Julia Roldan

Inspired by the film The Cloud Atlas, this piece explores how the actions of individuals impact one another - past, present, and future.

Mater Dei Dance Program would like to dedicate this piece to the Leeson family, in memory of Mr. Mark Leeson.

BACK TO THE 90’S Choreography: Mitch Villareal Music: “Just Got Paid” by N*SYNC / “Finesse” by Bruno Mars / “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” by Eve / “Wild Thoughts” by DJ Khaled Dancers: Dante Casarin, Edgar Casarin, Anthonie Chavez, Jacob Dizon, Irvin Elizalde, Sal Gomez, Will Ludovico, Mateo Ramirez, Louis Salcedo, Andrew Tolentino

Celebrate the past but live for the present moment

(DIS)CONNECT Choreography: Ms. Marquez & Ms. Ortiz Music: “Thumbs” by Sabrina Carpenter Dancers: Ava Christiansen, Sophia Green, Fiona Hernandez, Jaline Romero, Madison Santley, Alessa Williams

The social impact of technology

FREE AT LAST Choreography: Mateo Ramirez Music: “You Don’t Do It For Me Anymore” by Demi Lovato Dancers: Anthonie Chavez, Irvin Elizalde, Kaitlyn McDonald, Mateo Ramirez, Jasmine Rivera, Aycia Sada, Louis Salcedo, Sophia Urquilla, Carey Wang

W hen you escape the toxins in your life disguised as blessings, you are truly free

STICKS & STONES Choreography: Ms. Marquez & Ms. Ortiz Music: “To This Day Project” by Shane Koyczan Dancers: Emily Bernal, Allison Brown, Aurora Ferrell, Cristina Gomez, Daniella Jones, Ivy Leeson, Kylie McEntee, Natalie Mendez, Jarely Olmos, Julia Roldan, Katelyn Such

Our lives are a balancing act that has less to do with pain, and more to do with beauty

INTERMISSION SPIDERS Choreography: Ms. Marquez Music: “Crystallize” by Lindsey Stirling Dancers: Lindsay Aquino, Alyssa Emanuele, Aurora Ferrell, Cristina Gomez, Alizea Hinz, Daniella Jones, Heidy Li, Norah Mawad, Kylie McEntee, Natalie Mendez, Julia Roldan, Katelyn Such

There is beauty in things typically feared

FLICKER Choreography: Ms. Marquez & Ms. Ortiz Music: “One More Light” by Linkin Park Dancers: Liliana Barcelo, Fernanda Castellanos, Samantha Gonzalez, Kyla Martinez, Emily Matthews, Jenny Nguyen, Yosely Ocampo, Katherine Vaca, Annie Vu

A journey of loss, grief, and unexplained answers

BAILAMOS Music: “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi & Justin Bieber / “Mi Gente” by J Balvin & Willy William feat. Beyonce Dancers: Lindsay Aquino, Dante Casarin, Edgar Casarin, Anthonie Chavez, Jacob Dizon, Irvin Elizalde, Alyssa Emanuele, Alizea Hinz, Heidy Li, Norah Mawad, Kylie McEntee, Natalie Mendez, Jarely Olmos, Mateo Ramirez, Louis Salcedo, Andrew Tolentino

A celebration of social dancing and Latin culture

PERFECTLY IMPERFECT Choreography: Ms. Marquez & Ms. Ortiz Music: “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran Dancers: Victoria Franco, Jessica Hicks, Olivia Kalczynski, Hwanhee Kim, Vanessa Maldondo, Kaitlyn Nguyen, Lexi Perez, Makenzie Stanton, Kaitlyn Tong, Kailia Utley

Be your own kind of beautiful

HITCHHIKING GHOSTS Choreography: Ms. Marquez & students Music: “The Ghost Host” by Nick Keller Dancers: Lindsay Aquino, Emily Bernal, Allison Brown, Alyssa Emanuele, Aurora Ferrell, Cristina Gomez, Alizea Hinz, Daniella Jones, Heidy Li, Ivy Leeson, Kylie McEntee, Norah Mawad, Natalie Mendez, Jarely Olmos, Julia Roldan, Katelyn Such

It’s up to you to find a way out

HOW WE DO Choreography: Mitch Villareal Music: “How We Do” by The Game feat. 50 Cent / “Drop It Like It’s Hot” Snoop Dogg / “Goodies” by Ciara / “Shortie Like Mine” by Bow Wow / “Wired to the T” by Dorrough Dancers: Dante Casarin, Edgar Casarin, Anthonie Chavez, Jacob Dizon, Irvin Elizalde, Sal Gomez, Will Ludovico, Mateo Ramirez, Louis Salcedo, Andrew Tolentino

Stick to what you do best instead of what’s popular

#GIRLBOSSES Choreography: Ms. Marquez Music: “Yaow!” by Baauer / “Salute” by Little Mix Dancers: Lindsay Aquino, Emily Bernal, Allison Brown, Alyssa Emanuele, Aurora Ferrell, Cristina Gomez, Alizea Hinz, Daniella Jones, Heidy Li, Ivy Leeson, Kylie McEntee, Norah Mawad, Natalie Mendez, Jarely Olmos, Julia Roldan, Katelyn Such

Empowered women empower women

SOUL STORIES CAST Dance I

Dance II

All Male Hip Hop

Liliana Barcelo Fernanda Castellanos Ava Christiansen Victoria Franco Samantha Gonzalez Sophia Green Fiona Hernandez Jessica Hicks Olivia Kalczynski Hwanhee Kim Vanessa Maldondo Kyla Martinez Emily Matthews Kaitlyn Nguyen Jenny Nguyen Yosely Ocampo Lexi Perez Jaline Romero Madison Santley Makenzie Stanton Kaitlyn Tong Kailia Utley Katherine Vaca Annie Vu Alessa Williams

Dante Casarin Joanne Dao Jeremy De La Torre Mia Hawkins Jillian Kridle Savannah Mello Mackenzie Podraza Raelene Ramos Brynn Robinson Isabella Ross Talia Solis Marisa Tijerina

Dante Casarin Edgar Casarin Anthonie Chavez Jacob Dizon Irvin Elizalde Sal Gomez Will Ludovico Mateo Ramirez* Louis Salcedo Andrew Tolentino*

Dance III/IV

Lindsay Aquino Emily Bernal* Allison Brown Alyssa Emanuele Aurora Ferrell Cristina Gomez Alizea Hinz Daniella Jones* Heidy Li Ivy Leeson* Kylie McEntee Norah Mawad Natalie Mendez Jarely Olmos Julia Roldan Katelyn Such

* Team Captain

Anthonie Chavez Irvin Elizalde Kaitlyn McDonald Mateo Ramirez Jasmine Rivera Aycia Sada Louis Salcedo Sophia Urquilla Carey Wang

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How Do I Join Choir?

Mater Dei High School Music Academy

We, the Mater Dei High School Music Academy, believe in building individual confidence and group collaboration by pursuing excellence from day one. We encourage all students to excel spiritually, and musically through expression and individual creativity.

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Pursuing Excellence From Day One!

Stay in engaged in school Earn higher grades Build intellectual curiosity, and creative thinking skills Develop language and reasoning skills Build pride and confidence within themselves Music does more than just make sounds, it changes the way young people think and behave. The skills your child will learn in music will help them be successful on the stage, in the classroom, and for the rest of their lives.

“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” – Albert Einstein

Music academy Band rehearses twice a week (Monday and Thursday) from 6pm -8pm inside the MDHS Band Room.

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Masters in their field and consummate professionals at Mater Dei and beyond, the Faculty and Staff of the Performing Arts Dept. are concerned with ultimately one goal the success of our students. And although our product is the finest around, it is in the process where we find gratification and the true measure of artistry. We aim to build artistry from the inside, that which our students can carry with them to college and beyond.

Scott Melvin Executive Director, Performing Arts

Allison Spencer Administrative Assistant

Justin Miller Director of Choral Music

Amanda Bistolfo Associate Director of Choral Music

Kent Helwig Choral Accompanist

Stefan Miller Voice Instructor

Fernando Martinez Director of Instrumental Music

Associate Director of Instrumental Music

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Chadd Hartmann Colorguard Head Coach

Joe Alanes Director of Theatre

Danny Campbell Associate Director of Theatre

Alexi Thomas Theatre Assistant

Melissa Jacobson Festival Coordinator

Kristina Marquez Director of Dance

Aubrey Price Song Head Coach

In addition to these incredible directors and associates are nearly 30 adjunct voice teachers, instrumental instructors, dance assistants and coaches who compliment the great demands of of the Performing Arts Department.

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