05.07.2022 NRC KSCC

TOGETHER IN SONG!

Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus Eileen Keller, Artistic Director Kevin McAllister, Director Danielle Cullen, Director

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022 EMILIE K. ASPLUNDH CONCERT HALL PHILIPS MEMORIAL BUILDING 7:00 PM

PROGRAM SUNSET......................................................................................................................Poem, The Tyros TWINKLE, TWINKLE ......................................................................... English Lullaby, French Tune THE MOON ......................................................................................................................... Andy Beck

Tyros Eileen Keller, Director Casey Jennings, Intern SARASPONDA ................................................................................................... Dutch Spinning Song Arranged by Ruth Boshkoff

Tyros and Ensemble Eileen Keller and Danielle Cullen, Directors TWO TONGUE-TWISTERS ........................................................................................ Anthony Foster I. Betty Botter’s Butter II. Moses’ Toeses SING A SONG OF NONSENSE............................................................................................ B. Dardess

Ensemble Danielle Cullen, Director SALANGADOU ..........................................................................................................Creole Folk Song Arranged by Susan Brumfield

Ensemble and Chorus Danielle Cullen and Kevin McAllister, Directors FOUND/TONIGHT ..... Words and Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Justin Paul, and Benj Pasek Arranged by Jacob Narverud

Bel Canto Casey Jennings and Hannah Atlas, Directors THE GARDEN OF MUSIC ........................................................................................... Mark Patterson ARIRANG, KOREAN FOLK SONG ............................................................................. Shin-Hwa Park SISI NI MOJA ......................................................................... Words and Music by Jacob Narverud

Chorus and Bel Canto Kevin McAllister, Director Hannah Atlas, Intern Padraic Carr, Intern

THE CLIMB ................................................... Words and Music by Jessi Alexander and Jon Mabe Arranged by Mark Brymer

Bel Canto, Senior Song

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING? .................................... Quaker Folk Hymn, arr. Paul Halley French Horn, Casey Jennings and Hannah Atlas PACEM, DONA NOBIS PACEM ........................................................................ Mary Lynn Lightfoot JUST BE HAPPY .....................................................................................................................Pinkzebra

The Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus Eileen Keller, Artistic Director Matt Ebersole, Accompanist

Kennett Symphony Personnel Tyros Olivia Fishman Lillian Fontes Allison Grimes Rachel James Akera Kuczenski Madeline Mason Rishaan Nair Torsten Reece Maanya Srinath Gabriel Sweet Ensemble Alanna Fishman Chanumi Foneska Elizabeth Fontes Michael Rager Coco Reece Euan Summers Edmina J Urey Claire Wesolowski

Chorus Emma Chaput Ridhi Miglani^ Ishika Nair Shirin Patel Scarlet Potter Seren Reece Mia Rodriguez Megan Sibanda Asher Sweet Lily Szymendera Riley Szymendera Bel Canto College Members Brooke Baumeister Abby Jennings Emma Kenney-Hynes Helena Koerner

Bel Canto High School Members: Menah Alkhabaz Shauna Barker Padraic Carr^, Intern Shana Deitz* Dominique Diokno* Katelyn Fogg* Vrinda Goel Rachael Jameson^ Talia Jones^ Kaitlyn Konchel Juliet Potter Harper Risch Kelsey Schaub* Evelyn Snyder* Taylor Strayer* *Senior Members ^OAKE Choir Participant

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DIRECTOR PROFILES Eileen Keller, Artistic Director, Director of the Tyros – Mrs. Keller has been with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus since the Tyros choir debuted in 2009. In that time, the Tyros has grown in numbers and in musicianship. Eileen Keller teaches music K-4 at Renaissance Academy Charter School in Phoenixville, PA. She is also the Elementary Chorus director and Fine Arts Lead Teacher at her school. Mrs. Keller received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music Education from West Chester University School of Music. As part of her Master’s Degree, she earned her Level III Kodaly certification.

Mrs. Keller is an active member of the Organization of American Kodaly Educators (OAKE). She has directed choir performances at numerous events, including the 6ABC Thanksgiving Parade, The Camden Riversharks, and The Reading Phillies. Mrs. Keller has led numerous professional development workshops in both music education and leadership development. Of great importance to Mrs. Keller is helping students gain musical literacy through Kodaly teaching techniques, to facilitate understanding of the significance of folk songs and their tie to a time, people, and place in history, and awakening her students to the emotional impact of music.

Danielle Cullen, Director of the Ensemble - Danielle M. Cullen has been teaching elementary general music in the Downingtown Area School District since 2001. Danielle’s degrees include a Bachelor’s degree in Music education (West Chester University, 2001), a Master’s degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Kodály (West Chester University, 2006), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education (Temple University, 2018). Danielle has certifications in Kodály, Orff, and Music Learning Theory. In addition to teaching in Downingtown, Danielle served as an adjunct professor at Immaculata University, as clarinet professor and teaching undergraduate music education majors, and at University of the Arts, teaching graduate students as part of their summer music studies program. As clinician, Danielle has presented sessions for Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) state conferences as well as local district professional development workshops.

Most recently Danielle served as chair for the PMEA Professional Development Council and is currently serving as part of the Professional Development Committee for PMEA District 12. As a clarinetist, Danielle is a member of the Chester County Pops Orchestra, the New Holland Band, and the Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds. Danielle has also performed with the Delaware County Symphony Orchestra, the Mainline Symphony, the Immaculata Symphony, and the Greenleigh Chorale. As a freelance musician, Danielle has performed for various local musicals, including shows at Barley Sheaf Theater, YPTW in Swarthmore and the Media Theater, as well as local high school and middle school productions.

Kevin McAllister, Director of the Chorus and Bel Canto - Kevin McAllister is the K-5 General Music/Chorus teacher at West Bradford Elementary in the Downingtown Area School District.

Prior to working at West Bradford, he taught General Music and Chorus for three years at Hillcrest Elementary in the Upper Darby School District.

Mr. McAllister received his B.M in Music Education from West Chester University and his M.M. in Music Education with a Kodály emphasis from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. McAllister is an active member of the Pennsylvania Music Educator Association, and the Organization of American Kodály Educators.

Congrats to our KSCC Graduates!

Evelyn Snyder - I have been a member of KSCC for 12 years! My favorite memories in KSCC definitely have to be forming amazing relationships with the incredible and inspiring women in Bel Canto. I plan to attend Widener University double majoring in Computer Science and Management.

While my career plans are not concrete yet, a main goal of mine is to encourage more women to pursue technology fields!

Katelyn Fogg - I've been in KSCC for 7 years (since 6th grade). I found that KSCC has provided the perfect place to explore music through different cultures, genres, and self expression. In the Fall, I will begin to study Psychology at Shippensburg University, and hope to continue to pursue music.

Shana Deitz - I have been in KSCC since I was in 7th grade. My favorite moment with KSCC is performing at NAfME in Pittsburgh! Overall, I am so grateful that KSCC has given me an amazing 5+ years of making music and creating friendships with other singers. Next year I will be studying political science at the University of Delaware.

Kelsey Schaub - I have been a part of Bel Canto/KSCC program for 3 years. A favorite moment of mine was when we did the workshop and got to learn about different music from different cultures.

Music and singing have always been a big factor in my life and I couldn't really see myself being without it. In the future, I hope to still be a part of singing in any way possible while in college at Lycoming and travel with it as well.

Dominique Diokno - I have been a part of the program for 4 years. I love music making because it brings people together. Even when we’re on different parts, they combine to make a beautiful, harmonious sound as one. I plan to get a dual degree in Psychology and Music! Music is a part of my life, and it always will be.

Taylor Strayer - Taylor Strayer is a senior at Octorara High School, and has been a part of KSCC since she was in 8th grade. She loves making music because it's a universal language that everyone can enjoy. She is attending Berklee School of Music in the fall to further study vocal performance and songwriting.

Hannah Atlas - This is Hannah’s third year as an intern with KSCC and her first year with the Chorus and Bel Canto groups. She is a senior Music Education major on French Horn at West Chester University. She has sang with Cantari Donne, Mastersingers, and Bel Canto choirs and played with the Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band, Chamber Winds, Wind Symphony, and Wind Ensemble. She is graduating this spring and hopes to be teaching full time in the fall!

Casey Jennings has been singing with KSCC since 2008, and she has enjoyed interning with Tyros for the past three years. She is a senior Music Education major at West Chester University and an active participant in multiple ensembles, including Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet, and Marching Band. Upon graduating this spring, Casey hopes to teach in an elementary music classroom, where she will continue to share her love of music with her students and community. Casey would like to thank everyone in KSCC– her directors, students, friends, and family– for their support in her 14 years of participation.

Message from Eileen Keller: We are thrilled to finally be able to gather together in song! It has been a long two years, but there was always HOPE. Hope inspired our singers to continue making music through our virtual talent show night, virtual choir rehearsals and performances, and finally coming back to in-person learning!

Many of our singers stated they did not realize how much they loved something until they could not do it to the fullest. This reflection and perspective has given us so much to be thankful for and to continue our mission to educate and inspire our talented musicians!

This fall we hope to offer new music making opportunities that will include finally being able to debut our 2020 commissioned work, Sunlit Path, by local composer Joseph Gregorio!

Special thanks to our web designer, Michael Simmons, bookkeeper, Rachel Brunke, and WCU Liaison, Marci Major, for supporting us behind the scenes to make KSCC great! Thank you West Chester University Wells School of Music for being an excellent partner and host to KSCC!

KSCC Upcoming Events For more information about upcoming events visit us online at www.ksccmusic.org or on our Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus (KSCC) Facebook page.

2022 - 2023 KSCC NEW MEMBER Registration: https://tinyurl.com/KSCCSU2223

UPCOMING WELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS For full event details visit wcupa.edu/music or call (610) 436-2739 Sunday, May 22, 2022, 3:00 PM Unknown Bones: A Crossmen Alumni Benefit Concert Marc Jacoby, director Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

Saturday, June 4, 2022, 7:00 PM Tri-County Youth Festival Concert Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

June 27 - July 1, 2022 Elementary School and Middle School Summer Music Camps Ralph Jacoby, director Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center

July 11 - 16, 2022 High School Summer Music Institute Ralph Jacoby, director Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center

July 17 - 22, 2022 WCU Summer Jazz Camp Jonathan Ragonese, director Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center

July 18 - 22, 2022 Wind Conducting Symposium Andrew Yozviak, director Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre Performing Arts Center

July 20 - 23, 2022 Choral Conducting Symosium Joseph Caminiti, director Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center

Thursday, July 21, 2022, 7:30 PM Criterions Alumni Reunion Concert Dave DiValentino, director Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall Philips Memorial Building

*Tickets required for this event.

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For further information, please call (610) 436-2868 or visit wcufoundation.org A majority of performances are available to watch via live stream at Facebook.com/WellsSchoolofMusic and Vimeo.com/WSOM Mr. Robert Rust, Audio & Visual Technician Steinway & Sons Piano Technical, Tuning and Concert Preparations by Gerald P. Cousins, RPT If you do not intend to save your program, please recycle it in the baskets at the exit doors.

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