Artie Henry Middle School Varsity Treble Choir: 2012 TMEA Performance Program

He n r y Middle School

Va r s i t y Treble choir

The Leander Independent School District presents the

Ar ti e He n r y

Middle School

Var sit y Treble choir

in concert for the

Texas Music Educators Association Convention

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Ballroom A San Antonio, Texas February 9, 2012 7:00pm

Leander Independent School District

Leander Independent School District

204 W. South Street P.O. Box 218 Leander, Texas 78646 (512) 570-0000

204 W. South Street P.O. Box 218 Leander, Texas 78646 (512) 570-0000

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Will Streit President Pamela Waggoner Vice President

December 16, 2011

Russell Bundy Secretary

To the membership of the Texas Music Educators Association:

Pamela Waggoner Vice President

The Leander Independent School District is pleased and proud to be represented by the students and faculty of the Henry Middle School Varsity Treble Choir at today’s concert. Their performance is a tribute to the dedication and expertise of both the students you will hear perform and those who have set the high standards that led to the choir’s invitation to perform at TMEA.

Russell Bundy Secretary

Grace Barber-Jordan Member

To the students, parents and directors of the Henry Middle School Choir,

Grace Barber-Jordan Member

Don Hisle Member

Congratulations to the Henry Middle School Varsity Treble Choir on being invited to perform at the 2012 TMEA Conference in San Antonio. This recognition honors all the hard work and dedication put forth by the students and their directors.

Don Hisle Member

Aaron Johnson Member Lisa Mallory Member

 Bret A. Champion, Ed.D. Superintendent

Aaron Johnson Member Lisa Mallory Member

You have committed to a quality program, and it shows. I want to take this opportunity to commend you for your continued devotion to the choir program, and I wish you a wonderful performance!

 Bret A. Champion, Ed.D. Superintendent

Congratulations.

Respectfully,

Bret A. Champion

9 February 2012

Will Streit President

The Henry Middle School Choir has many talented and hard-working students who are committed to excellence in all their endeavors. The students perform with great pride, knowing that in doing so they exemplify the pursuit of musical and personal excellence that is a cornerstone of all the fine arts programs in Leander ISD. Their performance today will include a wide range of music, including traditional, classical, and spiritual, and I am certain you will find their program to be both entertaining and inspirational.

We are proud of the achievements of these outstanding young students and their directors, Michelle Hank and Amanda Ransom, and for the acknowledgement of their hard work and extra efforts that have made this performance possible. In addition, we are grateful for the opportunity to recognize the support of their parents and families, private instructors, and the choir directors at Henry Middle School. Their commitment to excellence and high standards serves as an inspiration both to our fine arts programs and to future students.

I wish you all the best for a successful convention and safe travel home.

Sincerely,

Peter J. Warshaw Fine Arts Director

www.leanderisd.org

www.leanderisd.org

Leander Independent School District 204 W. South Street P.O. Box 218 Leander, Texas 78646-0218 (512) 570-0000

Board of Trustees Will Streit President Pamela Waggoner Vice President

December 16, 2011

Russell Bundy Secretary Grace Barber-Jordan Member

To the Henry Middle School Choir students, parents and directors,

Don Hisle Member

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the Varsity Treble Choir on behalf of all Leander ISD school board members for their selection to perform at the 2012 TMEA Conference in February. We applaud the hard work and dedication it takes to be recognized at this event.

Aaron Johnson Member Lisa Mallery Member

 Bret A. Champion, Ed.D. Superintendent

We are delighted that the Henry Middle School Choir has received this wonderful invitation and know they will have a stellar performance. The involvement, energy, and leadership in the choir program by students, parents and choir directors is very much valued and appreciated.

Congratulations again.

Sincerely,

William Streit Leander ISD School Board President

www.leanderisd.org

ABOUT LEANDER ISD

The Leander Independent School District, located approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Austin, Texas encompasses 200 square miles and has campuses sited within the cities of Leander, Cedar Park, and Austin. This dynamic school district is one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas, serves an enrollment of over 32,000 students with 37 campuses and auxiliary facilities, while maintaining standards of excellence throughout the system. The district has 23 elementary schools, seven middle schools, five high schools and two alternative schools.

LISD boasts the best area average for college enrollment. According to Texas Monthly magazine, LISD Schools rank among the best in the state, with the high schools in the top five percent.

The Leander ISD Vision is that every student is encouraged, supported and challenged to achieve the highest levels of knowledge, skills and character. Every LISD graduate is prepared with the knowledge, academic foundation and life skills to be a productive learner, an effective communicator and a responsible citizen in order to be successful in an ever-changing world.

Leander ISD has a rich tradition of excellence in music education. Previous choral performances at TMEA include the Cedar Park Middle School choir under the direction of Brenda Justice in 2003 and the Artie Henry Middle School choir under the direction of Kimberly Williams and Spencer Wiley in 2007.

ABOUT ARTIE HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Henry Middle School is part of the Leander Independent School District, located a few miles northwest of Austin, Texas. The school opened in 2002 as a sixth, seventh, and eighth grade campus that serves approximately 1,500 students today.

The students of Henry Middle School love learning, are consistently self-motivated, and take ownership of personal decisions. They excel academically, socially and emotionally. Our students exemplify ethical behavior, they care about others, and they are proud of themselves and their school. HMS students are nationally recognized and seek a higher level of success as life-long learners.

Henry Middle School is a great place to work and learn. The atmosphere is nothing short of kind and respectful, with dedication from all in our quest for excellence. At HMS, parents are a part of our school culture, and they are seen in and interact with the school frequently and in a variety of activities. We have a large and active parent-volunteer program, and PTA parents bring valuable insight and a unique perspective that serves to improve home-school relationships, student behaviors and academic achievement. Parents, businesses and community leaders come together with teachers and administrators to develop a collective vision and purpose and to set goals to improve our school and the excellence we maintain.

ABOUT THE HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR

The choir program at Henry Middle School serves more than 400 students and is comprised of seven performing ensembles: two sixth grade ensembles, three non-varsity ensembles, Varsity Men’s Choir, and the Varsity Treble Choir.

Since the school opened in 2002, Henry Middle School choirs have consistently earned Sweepstakes at UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest and have been well represented at UIL Solo and Ensemble contest, as well as AllRegion Choir auditions. Under the direction of Michelle Hank and Amanda Ransom, the Henry Middle School choir program has seen steady growth, and choirs have earned numerous honors and awards at festivals across Texas.

To improve their individual skills and musicianship, all students in the HMS Varsity ensembles attend weekly section rehearsals, and many students take advantage of the opportunity for private vocal instruction through the LISD private lesson program. In addition to their involvement in choir, HMS Choir students are active participants in other student groups, including National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, athletics, yearbook/journalism, art, cheerleading, dance team, and theater.

As a result of the dedicated work of many individuals, the program has built a tradition of success that has flourished within the school and the community.

Pr og r a m Festival Sanctus

John Leavitt

(Alfred 00-SV9536)

Holy Lord, God of hosts Glory to God in the highest Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord Holy, holy, holy, Lord The heavens and earth are full of your glory Glory to God in the highest.

Widmung

Robert Schumann/Arr. James Mulholland

(Colla Voce 20-96880)

You are my soul, my heart, my pain, You are my joy in sun and rain, You are my world, I live in you, My heaven you, my spirit, too.

You are the peace, you are the rest, I am from heaven richly blest.

That you love me, makes me feel worthy, Your glance has blest, transfigured me, You love lifts me beyond myself, My worthy soul, my better self.

Down in the Valley to Pray

You are my soul, my heart, my pain, You are my joy in sun and rain, You are my world, I live in you, My heaven you, my spirit, too.

My worthy soul, my better self.

African-American Spiritual/Arr. Michael Cleveland (Santa Barbara SBMP 477)

The Dream Keeper

Andrea Ramsey/Text by Langston Hughes

(Colla Voce 15-96480)

Kylie Burch, Vibraphone Alexis Schwarting, Bells

The Adventures of Isabel

Andrea Ramsey

(Hal Leonard HL 08752679)

1. Isabel and the Doctor 2. Isabel and the Bear

Sesere Eeye

Joshua Mello, Oboe Julia Windle, Bassoon

Traditional Song & Dance from The Torres Strait Islands (YVM YVM058)

Kylie Burch and Alexis Schwarting, Percussion

No Time

Traditional Camp Meeting Songs/Arr. Susan Brumfield (Colla Voce 21-20260)

Mrs. Hank would like to dedicate this performance in loving memory of her father, David Denning, who shared her passion for music and inspired her to share it with others.

So p r a n o 1

So p r a n o 2

Back Row: Annika Low, Alexandria Hernandez, Kaitlyn Kelly, Karrington Brown, Alyssa Weise, Emily Peterson, Cydney Wilkerson Front Row: Gillian Clark, Meredith Guidry, Moira Fuller, Victoria Friday, Grace Kimball, Natashaa Dalal

Al t o

From top to bottom: Emma Gogulski, Nicole Deere, Bryn Cannon, Sara Ingram, Ashlyn Fuller, Mary Reed, Gabriela Gonsalez, Viennie Lee, Adrienne Dan, Mathilde LeTacon, Sophie Mullens Back Row: Kylie Nothnagel, Kelli Chaka, Madison Downs, Hannah Robertson, Katie Nichols Front Row: Heather Norman, Caroline Nicholson, Amy Choe, Maddison Collins, Alexa Urrea, Katherine Melito

2010-2011 Va r s i t y Tr e b l e Ch o i r Michaela Abbott

Gillian Clark

Hannah Killough

Mary Reed

Kaitlin Adam

Natalie Daniel

Grace Kimball

Kayli Reyna

Allie Alvarado

Madison Downs

Lulla Kiwinda

Hannah Robertson

Gabby Azios

Victoria Friday

Kylie Lacey

Jorden Russell

Molly Bernhard

Ashlyn Fuller

Annika Low

Kelsey Salensky

Holly Bowdon

Sydney Garis

Nicole Messner

Lauren Taylor

Karrington Brown

Emma Gogulski

Chloe Miemban

Brittany Tidwell

Bianca Bustos

Alyssa Gonzales

Katherine Nichols

Alexa Urrea

Kelli Chaka

Jacklyn Halversen

Caroline Nicholson

Leslie Vo

Ally Chavez

Noah Heerdink

Claire Owens

Cydney Wilkerson

Kaitlyn Kelly

Emily Peterson

Michelle Hank is currently in her fifth year of teaching, four of which have been at Artie Henry Middle School directing the 6th Grade Boy’s Choir, Non-Varsity Men’s Choir, Varsity Men’s Choir, and the Varsity Treble Choir. Under her direction, the HMS Choirs have consistently earned Sweepstakes at UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest and recognition at regional festivals. Mrs. Hank holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baylor University where she performed in choirs under the direction of John McLean, Dr. Jeffery Ames, and Dr. Donald Bailey and studied voice under Dr. Carolyn Backus and Dr. Diane Coloton. While attending Baylor, Mrs. Hank was the recipient of the Kenneth Howard Award for Music Education. She will complete her Masters of Music Education degree from Michigan State University this summer. Mrs. Hank has performed with Chorus Austin in Consort and the Austin Vocal Arts Ensemble and is actively involved with her church music team. She and her husband, Nicholas, welcomed their first child in December.

Amanda Ransom is in her fourth year of teaching, all at Artie Henry Middle School, where she is the primary teacher of the Non-Varsity Treble Choirs, and the 6th Grade Girls’ Choir. Under her direction, the Non-Varsity Treble Choirs have earned Sweepstakes at UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest and recognition at local and regional competitions. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Choral Music, magna cum laude, from the University of North Texas. While attending North Texas, Mrs. Ransom sang in choirs under the direction of Dr. Alan McClung and Dr. Jerry McCoy and studied voice with Richard Croft. Additionally, she has sung with the Austin Vocal Arts Ensemble. Mrs. Ransom is a member of TMEA and TCDA. She and her wonderful husband Ryan are expecting their first child this summer.

Storm Knien, DMA, is a Seattle native currently making his home in Austin, TX. As an active recitalist, accompanist, teacher, conductor, and composer, Mr. Knien has performed around the Pacific Northwest, New England, France, Mexico, and Texas. Mr. Knien also performs in an organ-flute duo with his wife, Ann; and as pianist with the flute duo Chiaroscuro. He holds degrees from the University of Washington and University of Texas at Austin, including the Doctoral of Musical Arts degree in Organ Performance. His primary teachers have included Dr. Carole Terry (Seattle), Dr. Naji Hakim (Paris), and Dr. Gerre Hancock (Austin). He was a quarter-finalist in the 2008 National Young Artist’s Competition in Organ Performance and took Second Prize in the 2010 William C. Hall Organ Competition. In August 2005 Mr. Knien was appointed Director of Music at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, Austin. He has been a member of the audio production faculty at the Art Institute of Austin since 2008.

There are a number of compositions to his credit, including works for piano, flute, violin, organ, choir, computer, and a variety of ensembles. Two choral compositions have been accepted for publication by GIA and CanticaNOVA and will be issued in upcoming catalogs.

Dr. Vanessa Beaumont holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance/Opera Emphasis from the University of Texas at Austin. Some of her roles include: Rebecca Nurse in Ward’s The Crucible, Marcellina in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, the Mother in Menotti’s The Consul, Madame Flora (Baba) in Menotti’s The Medium, La Principessa in Puccini’s Suor Angelica, Mujer vieja in Las Tentaciones de San Antonio by Luis Jaime Cortez, Madame Fifi in The Old Majestic by Robert X. Rodriguez, Filipevna in Eugene Onégin by P. I. Tchaikovsky, Carmen in Bizet’s La Tragédie de Carmen, Huma in R. Timothy Brady’s Edalat Square, and Santuzza in Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. She has performed with Opera Vista of Houston since their inaugural season in 2007.

Ac k n ow l e dg e m e n ts Leander ISD Administration

Dick Ellis, Director of School and Community Relations Peter Warshaw, Fine Arts Director

Leander ISD Board of Trustees Will Streit, President Pamela Waggoner, Vice President

Henry Middle School Administration

Russell Bundy, Secretary

Dr. David Ellis, Principal

Grace S. Barber-Jordan

Steve Britton, Assistant Principal

Don Hisle

Karie Lynn McSpadden, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

Lauren Gleason, Assistant Principal

Aaron Johnson

Katy Weeks, Assistant Principal

Lisa Mallory

Ellen Skoviera, Assistant Superintendent, Business Operations

Ginger Carter, Administrative Assistant

Dr. Bret A. Champion, Superintendent Monta Akin, Assistant Superintendent, Instruction

Michelle Kitchens, Registrar

Sp e c i a l Th a n k s To. . .

The Henry Middle School Choir parents The 2010-2011 Varsity Treble Choir The LISD Middle School Choir Faculty: Rebecca Azard, Cindi Brewer, Rachelle Elliott, Michael Feris, Monica Huber, Courtney Kelly, Julie Rhodes, and Jessica Zentner Nick Boltz, clinician

Beth Gove, clinician Dr. David Means, clinician

Barbi Williams, for making the girls look beautiful in their dresses

Steve White, clinician

Debra Malkiewicz and Everafter Images

Andrea Ramsey, for hours spent helping put this program together

Robin Wilson, for designing this beautiful program

Dr. Vanessa Beaumont, private voice teacher The Henry Middle School Fine Arts Faculty Robert Herrings and Hector Gil, for your hard work and dedication to the success of the percussionists performing with us tonight

Shannon Carter, for inspiring me to pursue music education Our husbands, Nicholas Hank and Ryan Ransom, for your love and support Almighty God, for the blessing of working with such a wonderful group of young ladies