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Sh o c k e r So u n d s 2018 / Volume 1 / Issue 1 MEET THE NEW DIRECTOR FACULTY NEWS Features ALUMNI GRADUATES HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE STUDENT SUCCESSES
WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR
Getting to Know the New Director, Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn
"Shocker Sounds" will equivalent is). become my passion, and it
feature articles written by would lead me through
After talking throughout
my colleagues and the a successful high
summer school, she
students of Wichita State's school career, a
convinced me I should join
School of Music. The bachelors degree, a
marching band and go on
authors' insights, masters degree, and a
tour with them to Canada
reflections, and news will doctorate.
because "Anyone can play
help keep you informed
a bass drum!". Now, whenever I am
about the artistry and
somewhere talking
unique educational So with a minimal amount
about the arts and their
opportunities at the school. of knowledge about music,
importance in our
But for my inaugural I walked to office of the
society I think back to
column, I wanted to take a music teacher, Steve
those 70 kids and I
moment to introduce Accatino, and asked him if
remember these two
myself as the new director I could join the marching
things:
of the School of Music. band. Somehow in a rather
large school my 1) My story is not
If I had to describe High
directionless reputation unique, and you will
School Freshmen Aleks I
had already reached him. find kids like me all
would use these four
However he acquiesced over the country.
words.
and I was in.
2) The arts welcomes
1. Smart
One week prior to school everyone, free from
2. Weird starting we had band judgment, and if you're
camp, and I was lost, you just might find
3. Extroverted
surrounded by 70 or so your place.
4. Directionless kids ready to march. I was
The summer of my surrounded by Honors
freshmen year, I was fixing students, average students,
some grades for some and the not so great
classes that didn't go as students. Students who
well as one would hope, would go on to be doctors,
and that's where I met lawyers, artists,
Kristin. She was smart, stay-at-home parents and
extroverted, and a trumpet everything in between; and
player. I instantly fell in for the first time I really
love (or whatever the high felt like I belonged.
school freshmen Music and teaching would
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FACULTY
Retirements, new hires and summer activities
FACULTY AWARDED TENURE NEW ROLES
Dr. Michael Hanawalt Director, Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn
Alan Held
Associate Director, Michael Hanawalt
Dr. David Hunsicker
Dr. Kelly St . Pierre Graduate Coordinator, Timot hy Shade
WELCOME NEW FACULTY AND
RETIREMENTS INSTRUCTORS
Russ Widener, Director of the School of Music and Professor of
Trombone, retired after 37 years, eight as Director. During his David MacDonald will be joining the WSU
time at WSU Widener was a member of the Brass Quintet, School of Music as an Emergency One Year
performed with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra as principal Hire, as Assistant Professor, to teach
trombone, and continues to perform with Music Theatre Composition, Theory and Music Technology.
Wichita. Russ and his wife, Maggie, plan to
travel to visit with their children and James Pisano is also an
grandchildren, who can be found around the Emergency One Year Hire as
country. Russ will not be a stranger on Assistant Professor of Saxophone and Director
campus, he will continue to be an avid of Jazz Arts.
member of the audience for concerts and Lucas Hulet t , Spring
recitals! 2018 graduate and Shocker Sound
Judit h Fear, instructor of piano retired after 50 years on director, will lead the new Shocker
campus! While a student at WSU Judith Sound Machine into its first year.
began teaching class piano and private Clarinetist Rachelle
lessons. Throughout her career she has Goter will be teaching clarinet and Aural Skills
inspired a multitude of piano students for the 2018-2019 school year.
who have gone on to foster the love of
piano in their students. Judith and her Renee Macdonald, graduate of
husband, Larry, will spend time with WSU's voice program, will
their two children and granddaughter, return to campus to teach voice.
and continue to enjoy the gift of music by attending music Fait h O' Neal will be teaching
events at WSU and the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. harp and Music Appreciation.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Andrew Slater has been hired
to teach during Gerald Scholl's
The School of Music wishes to express its thanks to our faculty sabbatical this fall.
whose paths have taken them to other opportunities.
Geoffrey Deibel, Assistant Professor of
Saxophone and Jazz, has taken a position Recent graduate Ai Guo will
at Florida State University as Assistant be leading mulitple sections of class piano.
Professor of Saxophone.
Instructor of Clarinet, David Cook, will be
joining the faculty at Millikin University as
Assistant Professor of Clarinet and will
become Principal Clarinet for the
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra.
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HOW THEY KEPT BUSY THIS SUMMER and private coaching
sessions at WSU?s
Canta in Italia ?Canta in Italia?
Eleven students, five from WSU, participated in WSU's Canta in program in Lucca,
Italia program during the month of June. Pina Mozzani led Italy.
the program. Alan Held spent a few days away from his School of Music
performances in Vienna to attend Canta and led the students
piano technician,
in masterclasses. They welcomed retired faculty Marie King
Dr . Roy How ar d,
as stage director for the productions. See page 8 for
is the president of
experiences from two students who participated in the
summer program. AMLuthiers, an international foundation dedicated to
training individuals for musical instrument repair. This
Summer Kodaly Program
summer saw the launch of the DIM project (Donation of
Elaine Bernstorf and Steve Oare held the 14th annual, two Instruments for Music), with current
week intensive Kodaly Certification program at WSU. A collection points in Michigan and
number of teachers earned their certification. Kansas, and more to come.
- 28 earned Level 1 Beneficiaries include countries in
- 12 earned Level 2 the Caribbean and South America.
- 18 earned Level 3 Donated instruments are processed
During the one week Treble Camp, 41 students, ages 10-17, by local technicians who deliver
had the opportunity to improve their vocal skills. them to the users, who commit to
regular maintenance. Thus, the
Elaine Bernstorf and music alumnus, Amanda Vanausdall,
instruments have long term care, and the technicians
were selected for two presentations at the International
Society of Music have regular customers. For more information:
Education (ISME) www.amluthiers.org/donar/dimenglish.
Commission on David Hunsicker continued to
Special Music be busy with the launch of the
Education and
Trumpet Gapper(TM) and
Music Therapy in
performing in the pit for the
Salzburg, Austria,
summer productions of Music
July 12-14.
Theatre Wichita.
Bernstorf and
Vanausdall Carmen Lemoine, Assistant
presented spoken Professor of Flute was on the faculty
papers Tuning the at Sequoia Chamber Music Workshop
Eye, Sharpening in Arcata, California in June and in
the Ear, and Layers July and August Lemoine was with
of Learning Across the Lifespan. Their sessions were invited to the New Hampshire Music Festival in
be papers for the proceeding publication by the Commission. Plymouth, New Hampshire.
Ms. Vanausdall teaches in USD 259 and is co-chair for Special
Needs for the Kansas Music Educators Association. Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn participated
in the Harvard program: Art and
Alan Held , Director of Opera/Associate Professor of Voice,
Practice of Leadership and was on
Ann and Dennis Ross Faculty of Distinction in Opera, has had a
the faculty for the summer pre-session Leadership in
very busy last few months while singing Kurwenal in Tristan
Self/Society at Wichita Stat University.
und Isolde with the Cleveland Orchestra as part of their
centennial season. He then traveled to Vienna, Austria to sing
Caspar in a new production of Der Freischütz at The Vienna
State Opera. He sang a concert of highlights from Wagner?s
Ring of the Nibelungen with the National Symphony Orchestra
at Wolf Trap, served as a clinician and soloist at the Wagner
Institute of the Miami Music Festival, and gave a master class
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SHOCKER SOUND MACHINE
Shocker Spir it on the M arch!
What is Shocker Sound M achine? It is a fast-moving, high-energy, loud-and-proud marching band you don't want
to miss. It will be a movement-based ensemble that will incorporate traditional and contemporary techniques for
movement and sound. This is not your traditional marching band.
Just as Shocker Sound, Shocker Sound Machine is open to any WSU student. This year watch for Shocker Sound
at women's volleyball games and men's and women's basketball. Shocker Sound Machine will make its premiere at
select men's and women's basketball games and university functions this academic year. For information and
updates CLICK HERE.
The School of Music would like to acknowledge President John Bar do and administration for approving this new
venture! Thank you to Director of Bands, Dr. Timothy Shade, Russ Widener, former Director, School of Music
and Dr. Aleks Ster nfeld-Dunn, Director, School of Music for their innovative work!
What a wonderful time to be a Shocker
in the School of Music
For more information visit:
www.wichita.edu/bands
or contact:
Dr. Timothy Shade, Director of Bands
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UNDERGRADUATES GRADUATES
Fall 2017 Fall 2017
Tyler Axe, Bachelor of Music Education Cr aig San ph y, Music Performance
An n i Don g, Bachelor of Music Kelsey Wise, Piano Pedagogy
M adelin e Har der Cr aw f or d, Bachelor of Music
Spr in g an d Su m m er 2018
Education and Bachelor of Music Performance
An ast asia M cPeek , Bachelor of Music Dan iel Bar dan Lam adr id, Music Performance
Performance David Deit er , Music Performance
Jessica Per ez, Bachelor of Music Performance Kait lin Exlin e, Music Special Education
Jia Win Teh , Bachelor of Music Performance M ar ia Jose Fabar a Jacom e, Opera Performance
Aar on Fish er , Music Performance
Ai Gu o, Piano Pedagogy
Spr in g 2018 M ick ey Han sen , Music Performance
An dr ew Hayse, Choral Music
Joel An dr ew s, Bachelor of Music
Rober t Hess, Music Performance
Isabella Bon d, Bachelor of Music
Lu cas Hu let t , Music Performance
St even Br ow n , Bachelor of Music
M er edit h Jen k in s, Music Performance
Kat h leen Cr an dall, Bachelor of Music
Lisa Joh n son , Music Education
Performance
Abigail Kar n es, Opera Performance
Har r ison Goer t z, Bachelor of Music Performance
Bobby Kit ch en , Music Performance
Jack son Gr ah am , Bachelor of Music Performance
Zih ao Lu , Choral Music
Taylor M oseley, Bachelor of Music
St eph an ie Nelson , Music Performance
Den ver Ridgw ay, Bachelor of Music Performance
Aar en Rivar d, Opera Performance
Daw n Sau er , Bachelor of Music Education
Bobbi Ru beck , Instrumental Conducting
St eph an ie Sh elden , Bachelor of Music
Jer em y Sam u el, Music Performance
Performance-Instrumental and Voice
Keyst o St ot z, Instrumental Conducting
Jer em y Th om as, Bachelor of Music Education
Sable St ou t , Opera Performance
Gabr ielle Wien s, Bachelor of Music Education
Taylor St u ck y, Music Performance
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The School of M usic is very fort unat e t o have
many accomplished alums,
we have provided here a few t o brag about !
Let us know about you here.
Alums
Ivalah Allen (BME1981) (MM1986) Jerry Juhnke (BME, MM1968-1972)
Voice, Associate Professor of Vocal Studies Fort Hays State Bass Trombone, Private Wealth Advisor, Board member
University, professional soloist and recitalist. Wichita Symphony Society, President WSU?s Music
Associates.
Rachel Carlson (MME) Collaborative pianist at University Northern
Colorado, Greeley. Edwin Livingston (BM1996)
Bass, Adjunct Instructor of Jazz Studies at USC Thornton
Shawn Chastain (BME1991) (MME1996) School of Music, his career as a performer takes him on
Piano, Voice, Wichita Public Schools, Executive Coordinator for
Fine Arts. many tours and into the recording studio.
Nathan DePoint (MM2006) Director of Operations, Austin Opera. William Mat his (BME1986) Trombone, Dean of the College
of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University.
Wesley DeSpain (BME1983) (MME1984) (MM2007)
Clarinet, WSU Interim Director of Orchestras 2004-2006; University Michael Powell (BM1973)
of Oklahoma Civic Orchestra conductor 2007-2010; Derby High Trombone, member, American Brass Quintet, principal,
School Orchestra Director; Friends University Community Orchestra of St. Luke?s; and faculty member of The Juilliard
Orchestra conductor 2010-2014; Delano Chamber Orchestra School, the Aspen Music School, SUNYStony Brook.
conductor since 2011; Wichita Symphony Repertory Orchestra
conductor since 2014; KMEAAll-State Orchestra chair 2015-2017. Samuel Ramey (BM) Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden,
La Scala, Distinguished Professor of Opera, Wichita State
Joyce DiDonato University.
Voice, Metropolitan Opera,
Covent Garden, La Scala. Ann Marie Stanley (BM1991) (MM1993)
Oboe, Associate Professor of Music Education at Louisiana
Sarah Fraser (BM2007) Associate Artist Manager, Fletcher
State University.
Artist Management.
Mark Wait (BM1971)
Rachelle Goter (BME1994) (MM2010)
Piano, Dean of the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt
Clarinet, Adjunct Professor of Clarinet at Friends University
University.
and member of the faculty Tower Woodwind Quintet,
Adjunct Professor of Clarinet at WSU and member of the Jeffrey Whaley (MM2008) Horn, Principal Horn, Knoxville
Lieurance Woodwind Quintet for the 2018-2019 academic Symphony Orchestra, Asheville Symphony Orchestra and
year, member of Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Kansas Symphony of the Mountains, all in Tennessee.
Bandmasters Association recipient of the 2000 Outstanding
Mat t Wilson (BM1986) Drums, leads the Matt Wilson
Young Band Director Award
Quartet, Arts and Crafts, Christmas Tree-O and the Carl
Dana Hamant (BME1978) (MME1983) Sandburg Project, he lives in New York.
Trumpet, retired music teacher of Wichita Public Schools,
Brian Yeakley (BM2012) Tenor, performing with Houston
Assistant Director of Bands at Friends University, and
Grand Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, Glimmerglass Opera and
recipient of the Kansas Bandmasters Association 2014
Wichita Grand Opera.
Outstanding Band Director, recipient of the 2012-2013
National Federation of State High School Association?s
Outstanding Music Educator award. Working with Kansas
Music Educators Association and the Kansas Ambassadors
of Music.
Alan Held (MM) Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, La
Scala, Associate Professor of Music, Area Director Opera,
Wichita State University.
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CANTA IN ITALIA
St u den t s an d f acu lt y, Ju n e 2018.
FROM THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
By Abigail Kar n es By M adison Rot h s
Can t a in It alia was truly a life changing experience Ciao! Mi chiamo Madison. Sono studentessa
for me. This program provides professional training alla Wichita State University, e ho viaggiato di
in an authentic setting that allows instruction both recente in Italia attraverso il programma, di
inside the classroom and outside into the Can t a in It alia. Hi! My name is Madison. I?m a
community every moment of my day. Classroom student at Wichita State University, and I
language lessons became an authentic learning recently traveled to Italy through the Can t a in
experience when applied to conversations with It alia pr ogr am .
baristas, neighbors, and native musicians. My favorite part of this study abroad program
Interactions with students and instructors created was getting the chance to explore Lucca like a
professional networking opportunities that will local. Since I lived there for an entire month, I
extend beyond the program?s time frame. I grew had time to find the locals?favorite restaurants,
personally and artistically by living in the culture shops, and recreational places. The wall
that created my art form. surrounding the city is an integral part of
Interacting with people for whom opera was a Lucchesi culture and biking around it truly made
cultural folk element helped me understand that me feel like part of the community! My
opera remains a significant and relevant art form apartment building stood outside of a cathedral,
today. One of my favorite aspects of the program a pizza and panini shop, and a fruit store. Every
was how much of the language I was immersed in. morning between Italian and Scene class I
Between my daily Italian lessons and interacting bought a peach at the little fruit store. The
with the local people I was able to learn enough of woman who owned the shop quickly gave me a
the language to explore Lucca and other cities nickname: la pesca ragazza- the peach girl! By
without needing needing a translator. By the end of the end of the first week, I knew enough Italian
the month, I felt like I had learned enough Italian to to have a conversation with her. I found out that
make my way around town asking directions and her name is Paula, and we talked about the
having some conversation with locals. This amazing opportunities the Can t a program
understanding of the language also bled over into provides. I made a friend in Italy, and I owe that
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HOW CAN YOU HELP
SUPPORT OUR
MUSIC STUDENTS?
AWARDS GIFTS
Scholarships and awards are made possible by You are invited to join others in supporting the education
generous donations from our alumni and friends. of our talented music students. Your donation will support
These funds help prepare our students for the 21st student scholarships, guest artists and purchases that will
century! enable us to stay competitive. You may donate to any of
these funds listed here or inquire on how to start a
SPRING 2018 STUDENT AWARDS
scholarship. All gifts are welcome.
School of Music Director Russ Widener awarded the
Spring 2018 Student Awards during the final concert on Pat r on s of M u sic
April 29. M u sic Associat es
Joan n e Goodm an Aw ar d WSU Ban d Su ppor t Fu n d
Adr ien n a Basic, French horn M u sic St u den t En r ich m en t Fu n d f or Or ch est r a
Jazz Ar t s Su ppor t Fu n d
Lieu r an ce Ju n ior Aw ar ds
M egan Plan t z, Guitar Ch or al Act ivit ies
Ada M ay, Voice, Voice St u dy Abr oad
St r in g Im pr ovisat ion Fu n d
Lieu r an ce Sen ior Aw ar d
St eph an ie Sh elden , Cello and Voice, Clar in et Fu n d
Or gan Recit al Fu n d
Pr esser Aw ar d
Ban d In st r u m en t Repair Fu n d
Joh an n on Ru cker , Voice
KONRAD WOLFF-ISLE BING CHAM BER M USIC M AKING YOUR GIFT
AWARDS 2018 Every gift makes a difference. Please be as generous
Fir st Pr ize - M eadow lar k Saxoph on e Qu ar t et as you are able.
Robert Hess, Tyler Burgess, Bobby Kitchen, Christopher GIVE BY CHECK
Agnew Geoffrey Deibel, coach
Please make your check payable to WSU, note the
Secon d Pr ize - An n Walen t a St r in g Qu ar t et fund name on the memo line and send to:
Addison Wegerle, Leah Rosales, Joseph Schmitt, Daijana
Wallace Catherine Consiglio, coach Sch ool of M u sic
1845 Fairmount, Box 53
Th ir d Pr ize - Per im et er Saxoph on e Qu ar t et
Duerksen Fine Arts Center
Cody Adams, Tyler Frueh, Lisa Johnson, Joe Richey
Wichita, KS 67260
Geoffrey Deibel, coach
GIVE ON LINE
ASPEN M USIC FESTIVAL AWARD
www.wichita.edu/foundation
Krystin Skidmore, Voice
For any questions about giving, please contact Ann Marie
CANTA IN ITALIA, Voice Sch olar sh ips
Siegwarth at the WSU Foundation, 316-978-3945.
Logan Barat Abigail Karnes
Ashleigh Burrow Madison Roths
Amira Coleman
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WITH YOUR HELP WE WERE ABLE TO
PROVIDE STUDENTS AND FACULTY
WITH THE FOLLOWING.
THANK YOU!
M USIC ASSOCIATES
- Students to attend a trumpet conference at PIttsburg State University, October 2017
- Students to attend a saxophone conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 2018
- Travel for pianist, Dingyuan Zhang, to perform a masterclass and recital, October 2017
- Provided $47,500 in scholarships to music majors
VELM A WALLACE SCHOOL OF M USIC SUPPORT FUND
- Provided funds for faculty member, David Hunsicker, to perform at the trumpet conference in
Oklahoma, January 2018
- Purchase of a monitor and computer for the conference room
DEE ANN BROWN ENDOWED PIANO FUND
- Assisted towards the purchase of a used Steinway B piano
PATRONS OF M USIC
- Retirement reception for Russ Widener and Judith Fear
- Provided funding to send the Concert Chorale and Wind Ensemble on tour
- Majority of cost for Steinway B piano
- Student to participate at the 2108 Kansas Intercollegiate Orchestra, February 2018
- Partial payment for Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn to attend the Harvard Program, Art and Leadership Development
- Allowed Opera Theater to hire two soloists for the spring production of The Marriage of Figaro
- Purchase of a French horn to be used by a graduate student
- Purchase of an Elmo MX 1 Visual Presenter for the Music Education area
JC COM BS PERCUSSION SUPPORT FUND
- Provided an honorarium for the three guest pianists who joined the WSU Concert Chorale, A Cappella Choir
and Impulse Percussion Group on the April 29 performance of Igor Stravinsky's Les Noces and Carl Orff 's
Carmina Burana
STEEL BAND
- New mallets
- Guest artist, Brian Mueller, for the November 2018 Impulse Percussion Group concert
VERNON M cCART RESTORATION FUND
- Restoration of the Steinway piano in Miller Concert Hall
ASPEN M USIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL
- Paid a portion of tuition for a graduate voice student to attend the summer festival
DON AND PAT HYSKO RAINY DAY STRINGS FUND
- Assisted a string major with repairs to viola
10 SHOCKER SOUNDSIn February 2018, the WSU Concert Chorale, led
by Dr. Michael Hanawalt , embarked on a
three-day high school recruiting tour to the The WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble was invited
Kansas City and Lawrence areas. The ensemble to perform at the College Band Directors National
sang for eight of the top high school choral Association 2018 Southwestern Division
programs in the state, including Shawnee Conference on March 22, in Houston. Students and
Mission West, Lee?s Summit West, Blue Valley faculty departed Duerksen Fine Arts Center on
March 21 and presented a recruiting concert at
Northwest, Shawnee Mission South, Olathe
Bixby (OK) High School before arriving in Houston.
South, Blue Valley North, Lawrence Free State,
A short detour to Dallas allowed them to perform
and Lawrence High.
at Booker T. Washington School for the Performing
Each visit featured a twenty-minute performance Arts before arriving back in Wichita late that
for the high school students during which WSU evening.
students talked up all of the great reasons to
Directed by Dr. Timot hy Shade, faculty members
consider WSU for music studies. Additionally,
Dr. Dean Roush and Zachary Hague also
each high school choir sang a couple of pieces
performed with the ensemble. School of Music
for the members of Concert Chorale and the high
Director Russ Widener represented the
school and college students combined to sing a
administration.
favorite from the All-State choir repertoire.
It was a wonderful few days for camaraderie
building, friend making , and spreading the WSU
gospel. Additionally, taking in a show at the
Kauffmann Center for Performing Arts and
having dinner at Bucca di Beppo on the plaza
rounded out the great time had by all!
The School of Music will host the 2018 Mid-South Horn Workshop, on
October 12-14, presented by Assistant Professor Jeb Wallace. The
workshop will feature a variety of performances, master classes, and
lectures presented by a diverse lineup of Featured and Contributing Artists.
Participants will hear concerts that showcase the lyricism and virtuosity of
the horn, participate in discussions about horn history and pedagogy, and
have the opportunity to test horns and accessories from a variety of
vendors from throughout the country.
Featured Artists will be Eli Epstein, New England Conservatory and Veteran
Second horn, Cleveland Orchestra, Amy Jo Rhine, Third horn, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alex Shuhan,
Ithaca College, and Jeff Stockham, jazz soloist. For more information CLICK HERE.
11 SHOCKER SOUNDSBan da Hispan ica
FALL 2018
ENSEMBLE CONCERTS
September 20 November 4
Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. MCH Opera Theater at 2:00 p.m. MCH
Andrea Banke, faculty oboist Street Scene by Kurt Weill
October 2 November 6
Wind Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. MCH Wind Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. MCH
October 3 November 18
Banda Hispanica and Jazz Arts 1 at 7:30 p.m. MCH Impulse Percussion Group at 7:30 p.m. MCH
October 4 November 19
Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Combo , and Jazz Arts 2 Symphonic Band at 7:30 p.m. MCH
at 7:30 p.m. MCH
November 27
October 8 Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. MCH
Symphonic Band at 7:30 p.m. MCH Holiday Pops Concert
October 9 November 28
A Cappella Choir and Concert Chorale at 7:30 p.m. WRH Banda Hispanica and Jazz Arts 1 at 7:30 p.m. MCH
October 11 November 29
Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. MCH Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Combo , and Jazz Arts 2
Concerto-Aria Honors Concert at 7:30 p.m. MCH
October 18 November 30 and December 1
Women?s Glee Club and Madrigal Singers at 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Concert at 7:30 p.m. WRH
WRH
December 2
November 2 Candlelight Concert at 4:00 p.m. WRH
Opera Theater at 7:30 p.m. MCH
Street Scene by Kurt Weill
MCH=Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center
WRH=Wiedemann Recital Hall
VISIT www.wichita.edu/fineart sboxoffice for t icket informat ion.
12 SHOCKER SOUNDSKryst in Skidmore singing " Let it Go" at
t he World Premiere of " Disney
Animat ions St udios: A Decade in
Concert " under t he baton of Richard
Kaufman.
Photo by Elle Logan
ASPEN SUMMER EXPERIENCE
My name is Kr yst in Sk idm or e and I am completing my amazing, and the rehearsal time was extremely
Master ?s Degree in Opera Performance at Wichita State rewarding. As a student, I had daily classes, coachings,
University. This summer, as a M ich ael Pow ell Aspen lessons, and rehearsals led by industry professionals
Fu n d recipient, I had the opportunity to study and such as Elizabeth Buccheri, Joshua Winograde, Elizabeth
perform at the 2018 Aspen Music Festival and School Hynes, and William Billingham. Having the chance to
(AMFS) as a member of the Aspen Opera Center (AOC). collaborate with and receive feedback from
professional musicians is invaluable for a young artist.
The AMFS is an eight week training program with a
strong emphasis on performance; this season there The greatest lesson I have learned this summer is that
were over 400 music events. My entire summer was successful artists take risks, whether that means
filled with opportunities to make music, performing programming a recital of new music, exploring a new
everything from the alto solo in Bach?s Christmas interpretation of a standard work, auditioning for a high
Oratorio to the popular hit Let it Go in the World profile performance, or simply volunteering to be
Premiere of ?Walt Disney Animation Studios: A Decade publicly critiqued in a master class. I feel very fortunate
in Concert.? I performed in three opera scene master to have spent my summer at the AMFS where I could
classes with Aspen Opera Center director, Edward not only take risks of my own, but also learn from the
Berkeley, and one master class with Federico Cortese. artistic choices of my peers and mentors. This has been
In mid-July I sang Ravel?s Deux mélodies hébraïques on such an enriching summer and I cannot wait to
the guest recital of world-renowned pianist, Orli implement all that I have learned in the Wichita State
Shaham. All of these performance opportunities were University Opera Theater 2018-2019 season!
13 SHOCKER SOUNDSMUSIC ASSOCIATES
GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1, 2017-JUNE 30, 2018
MAESTRO Mr. and Mrs. David L. Waldie PRINCIPAL FRIEND
($1,000 +) Dr. Douglas Woolley ($100 to $199) ($25 to $99)
Dr. and Mrs. Phillip M. Allen Mr. and Mrs. David Abel Ms. Mary L. Adams
Mr. Michael J. Bayouth CONCERTMASTER Mr. and Mrs. K. C. ?Buck? Alley Rev. and Mrs. Phillip W. Ayers
Mr. Joseph E. Borlase ($300 to $499) Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Bachus Dr. Donna M. Bohn
Mr. and Mrs. William DeVore Mr. David and Dr. Elaine Mr. and Mrs. Glen F. Chambers Mr. and Mrs. Ardon Brandyberry
Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Emery Bernstorf Mrs. Carol A. Brubaker
Mr. Stephen English Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Danders Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Chesser Ms. Helen D. Bullock
Mr. Justus H. Fugate Dr. and Mrs. James W. Deskins Mr. and Mrs. William C. Cohen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerald E. Devore
Mr. and Mrs. E. Stanley Guyer Mr. and Mrs. James R. Freeman Ms. Judith H. Conners Mr. and Mrs. Larry L. Eck
Mrs. Carolyn K. Harner Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Frutiger Mrs. Phyllis V. Decker Dr. David M. Eichhorn and
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15 SHOCKER SOUNDSALUMNI RECEPTION
Thursday, October 11 in conjunction with
the Concerto-Aria Honors Concert
The School of Music would like t o invit e you t o a special recept ion for alumni and prospect ive
st udent s on Oct ober 11t h. This recept ion will t ake place from 6:00-7:00 p.m., just prior t o t he
W SU School of Music Concert o-Aria Honors Concert . The W SU Symphony Orchest ra will
present t his annual concert spot light ing st udent soloist s in Miller Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Please RSVP, by Oct ober 1, for you and a guest t o receive ent rance t o t he recept ion as well as
t wo compliment ary t icket s t o t hat evenings concert . Click here t o RSVP. More informat ion
will be sent about t he recept ion and how t o pick up your concert t icket s.
We hope t o see you t here!
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2 WEBSITE.COM/MAGAZINECanta in Italia, continued from page 8
my scene performances.By having a practical entirely to the amazing faculty who continue to
understanding of the language I was able to turn make this trip possible.
my attention to other aspects of singing and I felt With every coaching, lesson, and scene
my performance strengthen. rehearsal, I learned more about the history of
Daily voice lessons significantly impacted my music, opera technique, and ?the business?. I
professional growth through had an intense revelation about the depth of the
Can t a in It alia. While in research required to
school I see my instructor once truly perform a song
or twice a week, but having or scene as it was meant to
additional lessons and be performed, and
coachings allowed me to I gathered research,
make faster, more consistent practice, and
progress in my vocal technique performance
while covering more repertoire techniques that I will
than I can work with at continue to hone here in
home. I also had the incredible the states. Madison Rot hs Progress was
opportunity to Abigail Karnes study Italian opera made quickly: daily
with native Italian coaches, rehearsals required me to
and their knowledge base of the language, make strong musical
composition and performance history helped me decisions and be consistent with any changes
understand the text and characters more made. Can t a faculty kept students on our toes,
completely. giving us new challenges every day, and I found
Additionally, I also felt a tremendous amount of that being surrounded by a group of such
personal growth during my month studying in strong, high-energy, talented musicians was
Lucca. Living in another country and experiencing incredible motivation to continue to grow as a
life as a local is an eye opening experience. Italian performer and musician myself.
culture is much more relaxed and emphasizes Each weekend offered a chance to explore new,
experience over material things. I enjoyed sharing gorgeous parts of Italy. Some weekend
their culture, music, and food alongside them. excursions were a scheduled part of the trip
Some of my favorite memories include (Verona and Florence), and others were
interactions practicing my Italian in my favorite adventures that the other students and I
coffee shop or discussing the local night life with planned with the help of the Italian faculty
my landlady. The Italian teachers from the Koine (Cinque Terre, Viareggio, Rome, Pistoia, and
Center took us to their favorite local restaurants Venice). Witnessing a magnificent opera at the
and showed us the daily way of life in Lucca. Arena de Verona, hiking through the mountains
My time in Italy taught me to take the time to of Tuscany, eating the best sandwich of your life
enjoy life and narrow my focus to complete one just outside of an underground
task at a time. There is always more work to do, museum? Opportunities to make fantastic
and I would love to return to Can t a in It alia next memories were around every corner.
summer to continue my studies, but for now I can Combine immersion into Italian culture, intense
say my understanding of the Italian language and Operatic studies, and incredible sightseeing
opera has developed tremendously and I know I opportunities and you get Can t a in It alia: a truly
am better prepared for the profession because of life-changing experience!
my time at Can t a in It alia.
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