Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts

Presents…

An Afternoon of Music

Featuring:

LAAPA Faculty & Friends

And

Honors Students

Sunday April 21, 2013

2pm

Loyola University

New Orleans, Louisiana

~ F A C U L T Y P R O G R A M ~

Quando m’en vo Giacomo Puccini

b.1858-1924

Cara Williams, voice

My Fool i sh Heart Victor Young b. 1900-1956

Adam Bock, guitar

Vitalie Gumeriuc, saxophone

Rota tions/Mar imba Sol os Eric Sammut

b. 1968

Brittany Piatz, percussion

Because He Loves Me Carolyn Moore

b. 1972

Carolyn Moore, voice/piano

Rebecca Posey, voice

Go to Him Meredith Bradley b. 1982

Meredith Bradley, voice/piano

Sonata No. 1 in G Minor J.S. Bach

b. 1685-1750

Simona Gronic, violin

Fel deinsamkei t Brahms

b. 1833-1897

Cli f fs Over Dover Eric Johnson b. 1954

Jenna McSwain, voice/piano

Autumn Surpr i se Jenna McSwain b. 1987

Josh Theriot, guitar

Ref l ec t ions Upon Canvas Ryan Cullen

b. 1978

Rebecca Posey, voice

Josh Theriot, guitar

Contemp or Weary S ty l ings J. Russell Tucker

b. 1951

Prel ude 8 , E Fl at Minor J.S. Bach

b. 1685-1750

Victoria Morehead, piano

Feel ing Good Nina Simone

b. 1933-2003

Katarina Boudreaux, voice/piano

J. Russell Tucker, piano

David Cappello, drums

Ryan Cullen, piano

Dana Hudson, flute

Chad Mundt, bass

Al l The Wasted Time Jason Robert Brown.

b. 1970

Adam Bock

Guitar, Percussion, Piano

Katar ina Boudreaux

Piano, Voice

~ F A C U L T Y B I O G R A P H I E S ~

Adam Bock was born and raised in the musical climate that is New Orleans. He got his start playing drums in local rock and funk bands. At the age of 21, his love of harmony led him to study music in college, first at South Eastern University, then Humboldt State, and finally getting a Classical Guitar Degree from the University of New Orleans in 2006. He later went back to the University of New Orleans to attend the jazz program and received a Masters Degree in Jazz Performance. Adam currently plays with the Victory Big Band, and the “Jump Jive and Wail” group, which are both featured bands at the WW2 Museum. He also plays guitar in the New Orleans based fusion group, Magnitude, the Swingaroux Big Band, as well as many freelance projects.

Born into a musical South Louisiana family, Katarina's childhood and young adulthood were filled with art, theater, performance, and music, and she completed a BA in Music performance and in English at TCU to continue learning about my passions. We are all citizens in music’s world. Katarina currently teaches voice and piano at LAAPA, and argentine tango at the Dance Quarter. She plays and sings with the Grayhawk Band, and is jazzed to play French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest this year." In addition to her work as pianist, vocalist, composer, dancer and teacher, Katarina Boudreaux is a widely published poet. To hear music clips of Boudreaux's music, and to learn more about her three CD colllections currently available please visit her website: http://katarinaboudreaux.com

Meredi th Bradley

Musical Therapy, Piano, Voice

Meredith Bradley is originally from New Orleans but grew up in North Carolina. She studied voice and piano at Loyola University in New Orleans and earned her Masters in Music Therapy at New York University. In addition to teaching at LAAPA, Meredith enjoys composing, singing classical works, and using music to support healing with those in need of Music Therapy.

Ryan Cullen, Director, holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from Loyola University of New Orleans and a Master of Music degree in Studio/Jazz Composition from the University of Miami. His compositions are published through Really Good Music, LLC., PDFJazzMusic.com in addition to RYCUN Music Company (rycunmusic.com). His works have been performed and/or recorded throughout Asia, Canada, Europe, South America, and the United States. Mr. Cullen is a member of numerous professional organizations including MENC and The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). Ryan is married to his lovely wife, Margaret; they are the proud parents of Patrick Alexander, Lucy Caroline, and Benjamin James.

Ryan Cul len

Piano, Saxophone, Jazz Band, Skype Theory

Vitalie Gumeniuc. Born in Ungheni, Moldova. Studied at the High-school "Stefan Neaga" and in 2005 was accepted at the Academy of Music on a full scholarship. Since 2008, is attending Southeastern Louisiana University, majoring in Saxophone Performance. Vitalie, is proud to be part of LAAPA faculty.

Vita l ie Gumeniuc

Brass, Percussion, Winds

Simona Gronic

Piano, Strings

Simona Gronic was born in 1985 in the Republic of Moldova. At the age of 5, she was already taking violin lessons at the Musical school Valeriu Poleacov in Chisinau. After graduating the high school, Simona continued her studies at the Academy of Music Theater and Fine Arts , Faculty of Performance Arts, Major:Violin Performance. In 2009 Simona applied for a Master degree in violin at Southeastern Louisiana University where she studied with Dr. Voldman. Right before finishing her masters, she started to teach violin, string ensemble and piano at the Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts in Mandeville and at the Community Music school in Hammond, Louisiana. Currently she is playing violin with the Gulfcoast Symphonic Orchestra in Biloxi Mississippi. Simona is an energetic

Dana Hudson

Flute, Piano

Jenna McSwain

Jazz Piano, Piano, Voice

Pianist and vocalist Jenna McSwain earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Music degree from the University of Northern Colorado. In addition to being a sought-after performer, she is an active arranger and composer, with arrangements published by UNC Jazz Press. Jenna has served as an instructor of jazz studies at the University of South Carolina and at Northwest College while maintaining a large studio of voice and piano students both locally and nationwide via Skype. She now resides in New Orleans, where she leads her own group and performs in many others, both locally and nationwide.

Dana Hudson is a native of Mobile, Alabama. She earned her BM from the University of Southern Mississippi and her MM from Southeastern Louisiana University. She now works as a freelance performer and private flute teacher.

Carolyn Moore

Piano, Voice

Carolyn, was born in San Jose, CA, but has lived on the Northshore

most of her life. She is a graduate of Ponchatoula High School and

was also Choral Director there and a graduate of Louisiana College

in Vocal Music Education. Teaching proper vocal technique,

songwriting, and vocal health is a passion of hers that she shares

with her students at LAAPA. She resides in Covington with her

family and she is excited because her daughter Rebekah will be

performing her first time as part of the honors concert!

Chad Mundt

Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Winds

Chad Everett Mundt is a freelance bassist, guitarist, and vocalist located in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a skilled multi-instrumentalist, and his talents have made him one of the most sought-out musicians in the area. Chad holds a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern Mississippi where he studied under the tutelage of saxophonist Larry Panella and bassist Dr. Marcos Machado. Chad is also an established private music instructor. He welcomes bassists, guitarists, vocalists, and other musicians of all ages. His studio can be found at the River Ridge School of Music in River Ridge, LA.

Victor ia Morehead

Voice, Piano

Victoria was born in Russia. When she was 7, she started playing piano. She also tried violin and guitar a little later, but she was more passionate about playing piano, singing, and teaching later on. She studied Piano Performance and Teaching for 4 years at Voronezh Music College in Russia. When she moved to U. S. she received her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, equally focusing on piano performance, voice, and teaching. Currently she is teaching piano and voice, and playing piano at a Methodist Church in Madisonville.

Bri t tany Piatz

Brass, Percussion, Winds

Brittany Piatz earned her music education degree at the University of Minnesota. She also performed in numerous ensembles including the steel band, the symphony orchestra, the percussion ensemble and the 'Pride of Minnesota' Marching Band. In the summer of 2009, Brittany was a participant in the annual Nancy Zeltsman Marimba Festival and in 2010 she was an artist liason for the Marimba 2010 International Festival and Conference. While in New Orleans, Brittany works with the Louisianan Academy of Performing Arts.

Russell Tucker, Associate Director, is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and holds a degree in piano education. Mr. Tucker is an accomplished composer and a member of many local and national music organizations. Russell has been teaching at LAAPA’s River Ridge School of Music & Dance for over 20 years and at Stuart Hall School for Boys for over 15 years.

John Russe l l Tucker

Piano

Josh Ther iot

Guitar, Euphonium, Rock Band

Josh graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in Boston with a degree in Music Business/Management. Owner and Co-Founder of the Aesperus Music publishing company. Singer/Guitarist for progressive rock band Abigail's Ghost.

...Brief Intermission...

Rebecca Posey

Piano, Voice

Rebecca Marie Posey’s lifelong dedication to singing and vocal performance is reflected in her numerous musical activities. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Southern Adventist University and her Master of Music from the University of Denver. Her performance credits include the roles of Edith in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, Mother in Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors and Fiordiligi in Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte. During the summer of 2008, Ms. Posey performed the role of First Lady in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte in Viterbo, Italy. She has been teaching voice and piano at LAAPA since 2008 and has loved every minute

Cara Wi l l iams

Piano, Voice

Cara Williams, a native of Franklinton, LA, is a teacher and performing artist. Ms. Williams holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Southeastern Louisiana University, where she graduated summa cum laude, and a Master of Music in Opera Performance from Arizona State University. In 2012, she was selected to participate as an Emerging Artist with OperaWorks, a nationally recognized professional development program based in Los Angeles. Most recently, Ms. Williams has performed the role of “The Cousin” in New Orleans Opera’s production of Madama Butterfly.

~ H O N O R S P R O G R A M ~

The Jody Grind—Horace Silver

Northshore Jazz Ensemble

Liam McCauley, guitar

James Plaisance, alto saxophone

Ryan Cullen, piano

Pop! Goes The Weasel - English Song

Katelyn Jackson, piano

Battle Hymn of Republic - Julia Ward Howe

David Machado, guitar

On The Goodship Lollipop - Ciara/Whiting

Yaira Espinosa, voice

Cardboard Soliders - Glover

Jonathan Bryant, piano

The Two Grenadiers - R. Schumann

Kate Rush, violin

Ill Rondo - Bastien

Gilberto Cobos, piano

Beauty and The Beast - A. Menken

Gabriela Cordova, voice

Waltz - Brahms

Swathi Katakam, violin

Goodbye Old Paint - Palmer/Manus/Lethco

Nathan Jackson, piano

Allegro - Suzuki

Rebekah Russell, violin

Baroque Etude - Joe Stump

Liam McCauley, guitar

Nearer, My God to Thee - Mason

Braden Bent, piano

On My Own - C. Shonberg

Victoria Manguno, voice

Le Courante Limpide - Burgmuller

Delaney Bright, piano

Doll on a Music Box/Truly Scrumptious - Sherman

Porsha Delatte, voice

Sonatina Op. 157, No. 4 - F. Spindler

Melissa Moore, piano

The Cantina Song from Star Wars - J. Williams

James Plaisance, saxophone

I Dreamed a Dream - C. Shonberg

Claire Bourgeois, voice

Menuet from L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2 - Bizet

Emily Dong, flute

Sailor Song - Grieg

Ben Caraway, piano

If I Ever Say I’m Over You - Buccino

Kate Gauthreaux, voice

Prelude from The Well-Tempered - J.S. Bach

Alexandra Jaeger, piano

Home to Stay - Skylark/Lubbock

Amanda Boe, voice

Summer’s Evening - Traditional

Cameron Snider, flute

Many thanks to all of our faculty and accompanists who made this production possible!

Special thanks to our staff accompanist, Dilyara Shiderova.

Special thanks to Randy Perkins of Perkins Productions for video taping this concert.

Special thanks to Stewart Becnel and his audio crew for covering sound today.

~ Thanks ~

Ecossaise - Beethoven

Elizabeth Duclaux, piano

Rainy Day Blues in F Flat - Arr. A. Bock

Jason Pounds, guitar

Vedrai Carino - Mozart

Sarah Tullier, voice

Scarborough Fair - Traditional

Gabrielle LaBiche, piano

Unexpected Song - A. Lloyd Webber

Taylor Sims, voice

Elegie - G. Fause

Greg Rider, cello

Dear Students and Parents,

I would like to extend my deepest congratulations to you

all for your outstanding performances during

LAAPAFEST and, undoubtedly, this afternoon.

Dedication to any one particular extracurricular discipline

is more of a challenge today than ever with the many and

seemingly never ending demands on our time. To be

performing in this special concert, it was essential for all

of you to put forth the required work to not only meet

but also exceed the expectations of your instructor and

the festival judges.

I’d like to extend my thanks to all of you students here

today for taking the steps necessary to not only succeed

but to truly excel in your musical training. I’d like to

additionally thank our outstanding faculty for their

tremendous work with the students. Indeed this concert

wouldn’t be possible without their constant attention,

motivation, and support.

Sincerely,

Ryan P. Cullen, Director

~ From the Director ~

Mandatory rehearsals for Spring Recital

May 18, 25, & June 1

Northshore Spring Recital

Fuhrmann Auditorium

June 8, 2013

River Ridge Spring Recital

St. Martin’s Solomon Theatre

June 15, 2013

~ Important Dates ~

~ Summer Lessons ~

All classes continue through the Summer following the Spring Recitals.

Students at Kehoe France Northshore and Stuart Hall will be contacted and scheduled at the nearest School of Music for

lessons.

~ Summer Camps ~

Join us at Camp!

Our Summer Camps provide all campers (ages 5-16, beginning, intermediate, and advanced) with the opportunity to explore up to five

of our instrumental, theory, and vocal programs. Campers (with little or no musical background) are able to receive initial training and see what

program(s) interest them. Our camps can also provide experienced students with a week of concentrated study to accelerate proficiency and to generate motivation to learn new and improved methods of study...giving new life to the student’s instrument or vocal study.

Locations:

Covington: July 15-19, 2013

Mandeville: July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, 2013

River Ridge: July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, 2013

For more information, please contact one of our locations or visit our website at www.laapa.com/camps.

Covington School of Music 857 N. Collins Blvd.

Covington, LA 70433 985-590-4545

Mandeville School of Music 316 Girod St.

Mandeville, LA 70448 985-674-2992

River Ridge School of Music & Dance 2020 Dickory Ave

Harahan, LA 70123 504-738-3050

Ryan P. Cullen Director

Wanda D. Cullen Assistant Director & Director Emeritus

John Russell Tucker Associate Director

Cyrena Adkins Administrative Manager

Jeannette Prater Administrative Assistant

Diane Didier Administrative Assistant

Carrie King Administrative Assistant

Marie Looney Administrative Assistant

Robin Wallace Administrative Assistant

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