CarolineAdelaideShaw (b.1982)isagroundbreaking Americancomposer,violinist, andvocalistwhoseworkhas redefinedtheboundariesof contemporaryclassicalmusic. Born in Greenville, North Carolina,Shawbeganplaying theviolinatagetwo,studying undertheSuzukimethodwith hermother,Jon,whowasa violinist and singer. Early musical influences included thechoirandorganistofher localEpiscopalchurch,where theworksofJ.S.Bachlefta lastingimpressionShebegan composingattheageoften, modelingherearlyeffortson thechambermusicofMozart andBrahms.
O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger!
Blessed is the virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord, Jesus Christ. Alleluia!
Narrow Sea
Winner of the 2022 Grammy Award for BestContemporaryClassical Composition,CarolineShaw’sNarrowSeaisafive-movementworkforsoprano, percussionensemble,andpiano.Composedin2017forDawnUpshaw,Gilbert Kalish,andSōPercussion,thepiecesetstextsdrawnfromTheSacredHarpa19thcenturyAmericancollectionofshape-notehymnsrootedinProtestantmusical traditions.
Assistant Professor of Practice and Piano Area Coordinator at University of Incarnate Word Pianist at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Bushman
Andrew Small
Director of Monte Vista Strings and Jazz
First Violin in San Antonio Philharmonic Violinist at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Ignacio Gallego
Marisa
Violist and Executive Director of Agarita Chamber Players Violist at San Antonio Philharmonic
Cellist of Agarita Chamber Players Cellist at San Antonio Philharmonic
Guest Singers
Taylor Malcolm Antonio Zubillaga Sarah Angel Milena Sousa
Francheska Lugo Jessica Morales
Madeleine Phipps Krystal Elliston
Luis Sanchez
Michael Reyes
Jordan Green
Daniel Rios
Abraham Gomez Julian Puga
Joshua Moncada-Zoll Aiden Milliron
Narrow Sea Artists
Emilio de Leon Marimba
Tony Rios Suitcase Kit
Trent Fallin Suitcase Kit
Emma Fasano Vibraphone
Pablo Ventura Piano
Anastacia Cervantez Synthesizer
Special Thanks
To those who made this adventur
Dr. Cherry – thank you for your guidance th inspiration, and creativity. I am deeply grat while curating this recital, and for your attention to every detail, especially the depth of your artistry. Dr. Pellegrino and Dr. Westney – thank you for being present and supportive as members of my recital committee.
Ms. Rubins – thank you for your dedication in rehearsing with your percussion students and guiding our ensemble rehearsals.
Dr. Muhn – thank you for your time and support in preparing the choir and assisting Antonio.
Mr. Davis – thank you for all your help booking spaces and managing logistics as our event coordinator
Dr Cowden – thank you for kindly allowing the recital to be scheduled at an unusual hour
Ana Marinelarena and Dr Lee – thank you for adjusting your dress rehearsal schedule to accommodate this event
Dr Lloyd – thank you for allowing me to use the harpsichord
Mr Geraldo Self – thank you for tuning the harpsichord
Dr. Keeling – thank you for assisting Mr. Self.
Dr. Friday and Dr. Smith – thank you for helping me find a synthesizer player.
Dr. Hurd – thank you for assisting with parking passes for my guest artists.
And to all my wonderful collaborators – thank you for your talent, commitment, all the preparation and encouraging presence throughout this journey! I really enjoyed exploring new sound with you all!
To the professors I’ve had the pleasure of studying with or performing alongside:
Dr. Cherry, Dr. Lee, Dr. Zarco, Prof. Syler, Dr. Cowden, Dr. Davis, Dr. Stephen, Dr. Brill, Prof. Dawkins, Dr. Hurd, Dr. Pellegrino, Dr. Westney, Dr. Xu, Dr. Councilor, Dr. Woolf, Ms. Rubins, Dr. Muhn, and Prof Jenkins – thank you for your exemplary teaching and constant inspiration and to Wesley-san for your assistance especially at the beginning of my career
To my colleagues who shared classes, made music together, or brought joy to everyday life:
Isaiah, Tonya, Rich, Victoria, Sofia, Diego, Maira, Nikola, Enzo, Shawn, Florian, Dania, Ivan, Harmony, Jessica, Nick, Nicholas, Karyl, Bryan, Joaquin, Eddy, Marco, Eric, Matias, Lacey, Cynthia, Natalie, Nayeli, Sydney, Jackson, Abrahm, Lupe, LJ, Ben, Akemi, Aidan, Keith, Taylor, Lexie, Antonio, Pablo, Clarisa, Eymen, Blake, De’Von and so many more – thank you for embracing me into your fresh community and lifting me up with your energy and sweetness.
To my dear friends outside of school – your support transformed our journey in unimaginable ways:
Marisol and Jeremy Brimhall – thank you for hosting us for three months and for your unwavering support as we began a new chapter in the U.S.
Sra Esperanza, the hairstylist – thank you for your kindness and for connecting us with the church
omo parte de su familia, por todo su canzo a nombrar aquí heart at your parish sic together at every Saturday Mass, and students’ recitals dly connecting me with such an ank you for embracing us as family from s, Andrew M, Tim, – thank you for welcoming me, for all your beautiful work.
Dancers of El Alma de St. Elizabeth: Sra Monica, Nury, Leslie, Irasema, Jessica, Rosario, Lety
– thank you for your demonstration of love and your illuminating me, my family, and our community with your exemplary spirituality.
My students: Erin, Lesly, Naiya, Sophia, Adeline, Oliver, June, Jerrel, Adela, and their family
All the Fathers and Parishioners – thank you for your warm welcome and beautiful ceremonies
Terra Nova Violins – thank you for all your attention caring my instruments and my sons’!
To my sons’ schoolteachers and friends’ families:
Ms Amanda, Ms Rocha, Mr Quesada, Ms Menchaca, Mr Guerrero, Ms Williams, Ms De Almond, Coach Appleby, Coach Uribe, Coach Valdez, Coach Mike, and the families of Rodriguez, Ornelas, Duran, and many more – thank you for your constant support and caring friendship.
To my sons’ extracurricular mentors and communities:
Maestro Ken Freudigman – thank you for teaching and your inspiring example of artistry.
Coach Jeremy, Coach Nikola, Coach Mike, Ayumi Sensei, Coach Nate, Coach Jaime, Coach Willie, Coach Anthony, Coach Ivan, and Coach Adam, Maestro Javier, Maestro Jesús, CYO leagues, i9 sports and National School of Martial Arts – thank you for your tireless dedication and mentorship.
Tuesday Musical Club, and YOSA’s wonderful staff – thank you for offering such enriching and unforgettable experiences for my sons
To my professional colleagues who welcomed and inspired me with your exceptional work:
Mari Ito-Klausmeyer – Thank you for your friendship and accompanying my sons performances
Aimee Lopez – Thank you for your walm welcome sharing your studio recitals
Marisa Bushman and Ignacio Gallego, Sara Silver, Daniel Anastasio, Matthew Zerweck, Mr. & Mrs. Freudigman, Qizhen Liu, Mr. Wayne Ching and Daniela Diaz, Eva Weber, Mr. & Mrs. GarciaHettinger, and also to Agarita, Camerata San Antonio, SA Phil, the Classical Music Institute, and the Orchestra San Antonio – you have provided me and my sons with truly inspiring musical experiences. Thank you for sharing your artistry with such excellence and generosity.
To my people in Mexico
My workplace - thank you for your financial assistance and for holding my position.
My colleagues - thank you for covering extra weeks on my behalf
My friends and relatives in Mexico - thank you for waiting for me and cheering me on from afar
My husband’s friends - Thank you for for supporting him in so many ways!
To my family: My sons Gen & Yuan, my husband Clive, my parents, my parents-in-low, for all your patience, for waiting me to do something fun, for being self-efficient, for all your love and hard work
