FEEL GOOD MONDAY JANUARY 11, 2016 7:00 PM
MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTS
FEEL GOOD The Monroe County Community College Prelude IN THE MEYER THEATER AT THE LA-Z-BOY CENTER
MONDAY JANUARY 11, 2016 7:00 PM CATHERINE BRODIE CONDUCTOR JANE KRUGER ACCOMPANIST
PROGRAM Farewell to Tarwathie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arr. Shelly Cooper Scottish Folk Song Soloists – Ephraim Brockman & Mounina Dia Dobrú Noc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arr. Victor C. Johnson Slovakian Folk Song Violin – Anthony Marchese The Merry, Merry Heart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Foster Early American Composed Fiddler – Anthony Marchese Violin Medley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Marchese
Blessings from the Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gwyneth Walker Contemporary American
Good King Wencelas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arr. Earlene Rentz Traditional English Carol
Feel Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L.C. Tyson & L. Scott Contemporary Black Gospel
M ONROE C OUNTY C OmmUNITY C OLLEGE P RELUDE C HOIR DIRECTOR: CATHERINE BRODIE ACCOMPANIST: JANE KRUGER
Faith Avritt Hailey Baker Julia Bartlett Chloe Bourbina Daniel Brockman Ephraim Brockman Liam Brodie * Christen Broughton Grace Buchanan Calista Byrd Carson Diall Madeline Desloover Mounina Dia Brianna Dunn Eden Fowler Deanna Germain Samantha Gonzalez Leona Gooch Madeline Gould Sara Graves Miles Gunn Elizabeth Harrigan * Allyson Heinzerling
Kaline Hoppe Ethan Kapcoe Savannah Kapcoe Emma Ledford Kolby Lovill Sydney Lovill Rileigh McCurry Robby Mort Alexandra Offenburg-Tellings Emma Oldenburg Alexis Owens Mandy Petkovich Alyson Pierce Calyssa Reno Marissa Ruettinger Ella Sargent Megan Sloan Lauren Swallow Emily Tayler Carolyn Taylor Orion Tyner
Biography Catherine Brodie
Catherine Brodie has a B.S. and an M.A. in music education from Eastern Michigan University. She served as a graduate conductor for Emily Lowe and the EMU Madrigal Singers. She retired from Monroe public schools with 25 years of service in music education. She is an active member of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association where she serves on the adjudication committee. She is the secretary for the American Choral Director’s Association Michigan. Catherine has directed several State Honor’s Choirs. Her choirs have also been invited to sing on MSVMA and ACDA-MI Conference programs. In 1997 Catherine was chosen by the Michigan Music Teachers Association as teacher of the year for her work in Elementary Music Education. She was selected as teacher of the year in 2005 by the Michigan School Vocal Music Association. Catherine is past conductor of several choirs at Monroe High School who consistently received superior ratings. She is also past conductor of Oakland Singers, Toledo Opera Children’s Chorus and the River Raisin Centre for the Arts Cantate. She is the current conductor for the Eastern Michigan University Women’s Chorus as well as the Monroe County Community College Agora Chorale. She also serves as conductor for MCCC Prelude a children’s chorale. She is a member and assistant conductor of the John Tyner Chorale, and St. Paul’s Methodist Chancel Choir. She directs the St. Paul’s United Methodist bell choir. Catherine and her husband Bill have three sons; Matthew, Andrew and Brian and three grandsons; Liam, Aidan and Caleb.
Jane Kruger
Jane Kruger is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in elementary education. She has accompanied the Monroe High School choirs for the past 14 years. She has accompanied many students for Solo and Ensemble. Jane is an organist at Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe. Mrs. Kruger previously accompanied for RRCA Cantate. Jane and her husband Niles have three daughters Kim, Carrie and Anna.
MCCC Prelude
MCCC Prelude was started in 2012 to enable the young singers in the Monroe Area to have a quality music program that was above and beyond the school music programs. Monroe County Community College graciously supported the decision to begin the chorale which is made up of fifth through eighth grade students. Our mission statement is : “to educate and inspire children to understand and value the art of singing and its lifelong impact on teamwork, dedication and the human spirit.” We have also been supported with scholarship money from United Way of Monroe, Kiwanis, we have received a Foundation grant from MCCC to cover music and scholarships. Our choir has performed with The John Tyner Chorale, and Carrilon Women’s Chorale, Chariscurro Men’s Chorale, and the St. Paul’s United Methodist Praise Ringers. In May of 2014 the choir won first place and a Superior rating from Festival in the Parks at Cedar Point. In May of 2016 they will travel to Chicago for a music festival.
Special Thanks: Prelude Parents Tom Ryder Casey Waterworth Rachel Eagle Kari Jenkins Tony Marchese
Remember: MCCC Band and Chorale Concert Monday Feb. 29, 2016 7:30 P.M. MCCC Symphonic Band Concert Monday May 2, 2016 7:30 P.M. MCCC Agora Chorale Concert Tuesday May 3, 2016 7:30 P.M. MCCC Prelude Children’s Choir Concert
Monday May 9, 2016 7:00 P.M.