Welcome to the BOSTON CONSERVATORY AT BERKLEE
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019
Boston Conservatory at Berklee provides a progressive learning environment where students are challenged to realize their potential as artists and inspired to pursue their dreams. Combining world-class training with an innovative, contemporary curriculum, we offer a transformative experience that nurtures the “whole person.� Our goal: to unlock potential and provide a springboard for our extraordinary students to create the lives they imagine. Set in the cultural, historical, and educational hub of Boston, this exceptional institution represents the future of performing arts education.
Cochairs Geraldine R. and Stephen J. Ricci proudly welcome you to the BOSTON CONSERVATORY AT BERKLEE
Spring Soirée TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2019
WITH THANKS TO OUR COHOSTS:
Artistic Excellence Champion
Performing Arts Advocates
Snow Qin* and Charles Zhang
Amy and David* Abrams Cynthia* and Oliver Curme Geraldine R. and Stephen J. Ricci Marillyn Zacharis*
Event designed and produced by EMRG Events *Trustee
Dear friends,
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elcome to the Spring Soirée, one of my favorite evenings of the year!
This year has been a thrilling one for Boston Conservatory at Berklee. As you watch our students and alumni perform tonight, I hope you are inspired by the ways their education—with many thanks to you—has nurtured and honed their extraordinary talents and unique gifts. For so many of our students, it’s your generosity that makes their experience possible. Tonight’s theme, Expect the Unexpected, embodies Boston Conservatory’s mission of providing a transformative education that gives our students the tools they need to unlock their full potential, so that they may go on to impact the world—perhaps in ways they’d never imagined. We know that our students will be the culture creators, thought leaders, and game changers of the future, because we believe in the power of the arts to better our world. With your help, we are pioneering a new vision of conservatory education that amplifies our central focus on artistic excellence, inextricably linked with our mission to develop global artist citizens. Thank you for being with us on this special evening. Please soak up every moment tonight, and let us transport you to a place where artistry knows no bounds. Enjoy!
Cathy Young Executive Director, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
SPRING SOIRÉE Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m. Music performed by Zachary Mendola (B.F.A. ‘21, musical theater), piano; Elizabeth D’Aiuto (B.F.A. ‘19, musical theater), vocalist; and Emma Henderson (B.F.A. ‘21, musical theater), vocalist
Dinner and Program 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Many thanks to Stephon Davis (B.M. '21, music) for sharing his Conservatory story
Dessert Reception
9:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Dessert and dancing DJ’ed by Raydar Ellis
ARTISTIC STAFF Nathan Troup, Artistic Director Sarah Ford, Production Coordinator Melanie Bacaling, Production Coordinator Neil Fortin, Costume Coordinator Olivier Besson, Improvisation Director
George Case, Conductor David McGrory, Music Director/Pianist Denise Pons, Rehearsal Director Nathan Salazar, Pianist Haley Bryant (B.M. '19, voice), Production Assistant
FEATURED PERFORMANCES Water Night
By Eric Whitacre Conducted by George Case Performed by Boston Conservatory Conductors’ Choir, featuring student dancers
Montmarte
Choreographed by Esther Farley (B.F.A. '21, dance) Performed by Celeste Robbins (B.F.A. '19, dance)
Woman
Choreographed by Joseph Toonga Music by Jocylen Pook (“Bleeding Soles”)
“Das war sehr gut, Mandryka?”
from Arabella By Richard Strauss Performed by Gabriella Reyes (B.M. '16, voice), soprano, and Nathan Salazar, piano
“Carceleras”
from Las Hijas del Zebedeo By Ruperto Chapí Performed by Gabriella Reyes (B.M. '16, voice), soprano, and Nathan Salazar, piano
Special Guest Performance Silkroad Ensemble
Featuring Preeti Vasudevan, contemporary Indian dancer/theater artist; Michi Wiancko, violin; and Jesus Saenz (P.S.C. '19, violin)
“Endless Night”
from The Lion King Music by Elton John Lyrics by Tim Rice Performed by Bradley Gibson (B.F.A. '13, musical theater) and musical theater students
Finale: “Pure Imagination”
from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory By Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley Conducted by George Case Performed by Nathan Salazar, piano, and students
PERFORMERS Dance Emma Andre Isabel Ball Tara Jean Canlon Emmitt Cawley Diana Cedeno Yan Jun Chin
Chloe Chua Erica Codd Lindsey Faber Esther Farley Kate Gow Hailey Green
Erin Hollamon Caroline Jewell Ashley Johnson Kevin Lau Jessica Massimino Annika Montalvo
Melody Morrow Remington Olle Deyana Popov Teagan Reed Hannah Riter Celeste Robbins
Emma Rosenfeld Delhi Syvertson Crislin Williams Womack Juliette Wooden
Craig Juricka* Jacob Kanupp Emily Mackesy Kaara McHugh Jennifer MuĂąoz
Laura Nevitt Ehimemen Omigie Tori Peacock Benjamin Perry Gabriella Reyes*#
Nicole Rizzo Jesus Saenz Nathan Salazar^ Marcus Schenck Jackson Schroeder
Patrick Starke Betsy Swanson Darren Tucker Preeti Vasudevan# Michi Wiancko#
Emma Henderson Atlee Jensen Sage Jepson Christina Jones
Tyller Kenke Sierra Lancaster Paul Lutty David McGrory^
Zachary Mendola Afanasy Prokhorov Isaac Reynolds
Nigel Richards Peli Woods
Music Will Benoit Hannah Carlson Cenyiyang Chen Judith Destine Claudia Holen
Theater Courtney Corso Elizabeth D’Aiuto Bradley Gibson*# Kristen Haynes
*alumni
#guest artist
^Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty
WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE THIS MAGICAL EVENING POSSIBLE. Artistic Excellence Champion, Cohost
Performing Arts Advocates, Cohosts
Snow Qin and Charles Zhang
Amy and David Abrams Cynthia and Oliver Curme Geraldine R. and Stephen J. Ricci Marillyn Zacharis
Patrons of the Arts
Premier Supporters
Supporters
Handel Architects LLP Mimi Hewlett Teresa Koster and Errin Siagel Laura Kunkemueller and John Andreini Pamela S. Kunkemueller Martin and Tristin Mannion The Demond and Kia Martin Foundation Jane Mendillo and Ralph Earle Anthony and Creelea Pangaro Chris and Sylvia Perry and Northern Trust Alex Rigopulos and Sachi Sato ‘02^ Katherine and David Scott Sloan Beth and Mac Thomas Susan Whitehead Tania Zouikin
Anne N. Cuervo and Philip J. Poinelli Miles A. Fish, III ‘63* Diane Arnold and Dean Goodermote Karen and Mark Green Bill and Kelly Kaiser Frederick T. Miller and Kathryn E. Cade Richard Ortner Darius Sidebotham and Cara Quackenbush Susan Lewis Solomont and Alan Solomont Jan Steenbrugge ‘99* Barry Zubrow
Frederic D. Carter, III Larry and Atsuko Fish Jennifer A. Fraser Madeline Krauss B.J. Krintzman, Esq. The Lawrence and Lillian Solomon Foundation Dr. Lyle J. and Mrs. Anne Micheli Brendan Murphy and M. Steinert & Sons Joshua and Ann Connolly Tolkoff Warren A. Seamans Gwill York and Paul Maeder
*Boston Conservatory at Berklee alumni ^Berklee College of Music alumni
List as of March 19, 2019
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oston Conservatory at Berklee is an extraordinary community where remarkable things occur each and every day. Founded on the principles of innovation, courage, and integrity, Boston Conservatory is making bold strides in reimagining conservatory education for today’s emerging artists.
We believe people who love music live a life closer to God. —Snow Qin and Charles Zhang
For the past, for the present, for the future: We salute the voyages of the talented performers as they navigate their careers with good captains to guide their journeys and nurture their dreams. —Geraldine R. and Stephen J. Ricci Students arrive with dreams—faculty inspire courage. Unique voices emerge to share truth and beauty, transform minds, and open a world of new possibilities. —Chris and Sylvia Perry and Northern Trust
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ur many achievements have not gone unnoticed. Boston Conservatory’s dance, music, and theater programs are ranked among the best in the U.S. by esteemed publications, such as Buzzfeed, Backstage, Playbill, and more. We were also just named a top school for aspiring choreographers by College Magazine.
With the qualities of passion and pleasure that Boston Conservatory students bring to their art, coupled with their talent and excellent training, they always transform a good performance into one that is fresh and inspiring. It’s their special magic. —Marillyn Zacharis
From inexperienced or “know-it-all” newcomer to confident and competent performer or arts professional—that is the Boston Conservatory transformation. And it is magical. —The Kunkemueller Family
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e’re driven to be the best and lead in our industry because of our students. Their talent and passion—not just for performance, but for a more compassionate world where differences are celebrated and bonds are strengthened through art—inspire us to deliver the cutting-edge education they need to change the world.
Every generation tells their stories through the arts. Boston Conservatory at Berklee is a special community that fosters the artistic growth of our incredibly talented students. It’s a privilege to watch the stories of the next generation of performing arts leaders emerge and develop. —Katherine and David Scott Sloan
Our artists make the world anew. —Anthony and Creelea Pangaro
Not only have the arts been transformative for me—for the last 40 years they’ve been the foundation of everything I have accomplished as an architect. —Blake Middleton, Handel Architects LLP
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e have many initiatives in motion that provide our students with an immersive, forward-thinking education: partnerships with international organizations such as Silkroad and the Royal Dance Academy; new programs and firstever minors; study abroad in Valencia, Spain; new technologies in the classroom and on the stage; and so much more on the horizon.
Boston Conservatory students’ spirit and creative potential are unleashed during their time here. Witnessing their journey as they begin to explore and understand the profound power of the performing arts is a wonder to behold. —Tania Zouikin
Young performing artists embark on their professional careers after studying with Boston Conservatory’s extraordinary faculty. They enter the Conservatory young, talented, and eager; they depart representing the next generation of performing arts leaders. Congratulations, Cathy and Roger—bravo! —Mimi Hewlett
“Ah, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here!” —Dumbledore With our congratulations on another transformational night. —Jane Mendillo and Ralph Earle
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elp us keep this momentum going by giving generously tonight—we can’t do it without you. We dream of a day when every student accepted to the Conservatory can study and graduate without the burden of student debt. Your support of scholarships helps make that dream a reality.
As a scholarship donor for nearly 20 years, I have had the opportunity to see many young artists follow their passion and take flight. It makes me happy for the world to see their joy unleashed. —Cynthia and Oliver Curme
Our joy is to help students move forward in their journey to achieve their professional and personal passion! —Teresa Koster and Errin Siagel
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f you ask any student to describe Boston Conservatory, you’ll hear the same thing: We’re a family. Every time you attend a performance, visit campus, or contribute to a scholarship, you’re supporting the tight-knit community that is creating tomorrow’s performing arts leaders. Thank you for being part of our story— we can’t wait to write the future together.
The students at Boston Conservatory at Berklee are the artists and leaders who will change the world. I am proud to know them, and work alongside them. —Susan Whitehead, Board Chair
Thank you to everyone who joins with us in our mission to allow Boston Conservatory at Berklee students to experience transformation in their own growth and education, in their art forms, and ultimately, the larger society in which their art reverberates. I am so proud of these talented and dedicated students and they deserve the best we can offer them. —Roger H. Brown, President, Berklee
WITH THANKS TO OUR LEADERSHIP Board of Trustees Susan Whitehead, Chair Jeff Shames, Chair Emeritus Michael R. Eisenson, Vice Cochair Martin J. Mannion, Vice Cochair Roger H. Brown, President David Abrams G. Leonard Baker, Jr. Michael A. Brown David Clem John Connaughton Cynthia K. Curme^ Emilio Estefan Gloria Estefan David Gross-Loh Joshua Gruss Dan Harple Charles Hirschhorn Steven Holtzman Bill Kaiser Joel Katz B. J. Krintzman^ Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot Miky (Mie Kyung) Lee Demond Martin
Carla Martinez Marc Mayer Jane L. Mendillo Frederick T. Miller^ Peter Muller Robert S. Murley Anthony Pangaro^ Snow Qin^ Alex Rigopulos Steve Ruchefsky Darius Sidebotham^ David Scott Sloan^ Susan Solomont Tarik Ward Marillyn Zacharis^ Barry Zubrow
Boston Conservatory at Berklee Executive Director’s Advisory Council Teresa Koster, Chair Elizabeth S. Boveroux Gregory E. Bulger Davi-Ellen Chabner Caroline McMillan Collings Diana Dohrmann '71 Kate Sides Flather Karen F. Green Mimi Hewlett Laura D. Kunkemueller
Kelly C. McKernan Lyle J. Micheli Christopher D. Perry Santosh Perumbadi Wanda Reindorf Geraldine R. Ricci Jan Steenbrugge '99 Peter J. Wender Edward G. Wertheim Tania Zouikin
Boston Conservatory at Berklee Leadership Circle Anne N. Cuervo, Chair Brendan Murphy, Vice Chair Howard H. Bengele Frederic D. Carter, III Miles A. Fish, III '63 John S. Foster Remmi Franklin Jennifer A. Fraser Ricardo Lewitus Michele Manganaro Sean M. Murphy '94 '96 Barbara G. Papesch Philip J. Poinelli Warren A. Seamans Ann Connolly Tolkoff Rosamond B. Vaule Amy K. Wertheim
Boston Conservatory Trustees Emeriti/ae Caroline McMillan Collings Franklin Warren Hobbs, III Alfred D. Houston Gary R. Mikula Robert P. Moncreiff, Esq. Glendora M. Putnam, Esq. William A. Seymour, President Emeritus Donald R. Sohn, Ph.D.
Boston Conservatory at Berklee Executive Director Cathy Young ^Legacy Conservatory Trustees List as of March 19, 2019
We’d love to see you again! Get to know Boston Conservatory and our students even better by attending a Center Stage performance, visiting campus, or speaking with a member of our team. Contact Dana Grider, senior director of institutional advancement, at dgrider@berklee.edu or 617-747-2439 with questions or for opportunities to become involved.
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