LISTEN DEPAUW UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC SPRING 2014 Music of the 21st Century Brings Celebrated Composer John Corigliano to DePauw by B. Suzanne Hassler, editor

For the 12th annual Music of the 21st Century festival, Feb. 10-14, the performance on Feb. 13 in Thompson DePauw University School of Music hosted internationally renowned Recital Hall, followed by a reception for the artist, focused on Corigliano’s smaller composer John Corigliano, whose imaginative works have been recognized solo and chamber works, including with a Pulitzer Prize, four Grammy Awards and an Oscar for best film score. selections from Mr. Tambourine Man: Seven Songs by Bob Dylan (2008 Grammy Award). For Friday’s gala closing concert, the DePauw University Band, Choirs, Orchestra and Opera program performed works for large ensembles, including a scene from the opera The Ghosts of Versailles (1991 Metropolitan Opera commission) and Symphony No. 1 (1991 Grawemeyer and Grammy Awards).

“I’ve had a great week here. These students and this faculty are so in love with music that it’s infectious.” – JOHN CORIGLIANO Guest composer John Corigliano coaches School of Music faculty and students during the rehearsal of a scene from his opera The Ghosts of Versailles. Carla Edwards, professor of organ at DePauw and coordinator of this year’s Music of the 21st Century series, The five-dayê f te at the Green Center Previous composers-in-residence have thinks one reason Corigliano has won so for the Performing Arts brings some of included George Crumb, Jake Heggie, many awards is because his music is so the world’s most celebrated composers to Joan Tower and, in 2013, Libby Larsen. lyrical that it stays with listeners, engaging campus each year. The series, underwritten them on an emotional level. “Working through the vision and generous support This year’s residency encompassed a full on and listening to what he does, I find of alums Robert A. and Margaret “Meg” calendar of master classes and coaching it tugs at me emotionally. Plus, he is a Sheridan Schmidt ’69, provides invaluable sessions, along with two concerts and master of setting texts,” Edwards adds. opportunities for students and faculty to a film showing ofThe Red Violin (1999 “Seven Poems of Bob Dylan, for example, study and perform contemporary music Academy Award) with commentary under the guidance of the guest composers. by Professor Christopher Lynch. A (Continued on page 8.)

Spring 2014 I 1 From the Dean

If I were given every page of this newsletter for my note to you, I could If you have not downloaded the School of not scratch the surface of all of the exciting things going on in our Music’s new mobile app, do so today (see page 12). It is a great way to listen to our School of Music. weekly radio show, hear our recordings, As our students and alumni continually heard. The DePauw education prepares follow our concerts and stay in touch. strive to be heard, there is much them for that and – with the advent to listen for. In these pages, I think you the 21st-Century Musician Initiative You have a standing invitation to come will be amazed at the many exciting (21CM) – prepares them in a way that is home at any time, and we hope you will things going on in a School of Music unlike that of any other music school in return to campus, soon and often, to that is truly on the move. I hope you America. feel the energy and excitement in this will join me in celebrating our many amazing place. successes as we strive to be the first music Of course, none of this would be possible school in the nation to systemically and without the fantastic support of our All good things, holistically prepare musicians for the 21st accomplished and caring alumni donors. I century. Whether touring nationally or have always said that I know of no college internationally, working (and performing) in America with more talented or loyal with world-class guest artists and alums, and I hope you’ll feel the same D. Mark McCoy, Ph.D. artists-in-residence, recording new CDs, pride I do when you read about their Dean, DePauw University winning coveted awards or simply making many successes and their generous gifts School of Music the world a better place with their music, that make this one-of-a-kind education our faculty, students and alumni are being possible.

LISTEN – SPRING 2014 DePauw University School of Music

B. Suzanne Hassler, editor Misti Shaw, new publications editor Carly J. Tebelman ’14, student news editor Kelly A. Graves, graphic design

Contributing writers: D. Mark McCoy, Kristin Parks Champa ’91, B. Suzanne Hassler, Brian M. Hersh ’99, Misti Shaw, Craig T. Paré, Gregory C. Ristow, Tyler D. Benware ’15, Carly J. Tebelman ’14

Photography: Marilyn E. Culler, Dallas P. Gray ’17, Larry G. Ligget, Sno Studios/ Fifth House Ensemble, Linda Striggo, Carly J. Tebelman ’14, Zap Boom Bang Studios

Special thanks to C. Matthew Balensuela, Janice E. Bagwell, Steven R. Linville ’06, Christopher Lynch, Theresa “Terry” A. Noble ’03, Scott Perkins, Julie A. Strauser ’16 Legendary vocalist Bobby McFerrin trades phrases with DePauw School of Music seniors Blake S. Lampton and Lance J. Orta during the Green Guest Artist Concert on April 15, 2014.

2 I Spring 2014 Fifth House Ensemble Prepares Students for Careers as 21st-Century Musicians by Tyler D. Benware ’15

“Where do I want to be one, five or even 10 years from now? What is my On March 4, bassist Eric Snoza and cellist unique voice as an artist? How do I find performance opportunities or select the Herine Coetzee Koschak led students in a workshop titled “Transitioning from right business model for my arts startup?” College to Career,” during which they discussed the life of a classical musician after graduation. The two musicians shared experiences from their multifaceted careers and offered practical advice about how to achieve success as an innovative artist. Snoza explained strategies for networking, self-promotion, personal goal-setting and marketing, while Koschak described her past involvement with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and provided tactics for finding teaching opportunities.

The following night, students had the opportunity to build upon prior knowledge and educate themselves about the structures of different arts organizations. Flutist and general manager Melissa Snoza emphasized the necessity of having a mission statement and implementing strategic thinking. She These are questions that DePauw During their residency from March 4-5, also explained the differences in a variety University School of Music students have Fifth House musicians could be seen of business models. Snoza discussed been asking themselves as they prepare for giving pop-up performances in places how to develop an online presence and diverse, innovative careers after college. such as the Rotary Club, Almost Home effectively integrate social media. Restaurant and Putnam County Library. In addition to creating the newly endowed Whether it’s instructing aspiring cellists Green Guest Artist Series, the school The majority of their time, however, was about how to properly execute technical named Fifth House Ensemble DePauw’s spent working closely with DePauw passages or teaching a small group of artists-in-residence for the 2013-14 students – visiting music classes, giving undergraduates how to file taxes for a academic year as part of the 21st-Century performances during Recital Hour, nonprofit organization, Fifth House Musician Initiative. The incredibly versatile teaching master classes and leading continues to put students first and and imaginative musicians have been interactive workshops. Fifth House embody their philosophy of “arts as a hard at work educating undergraduates in members frequently describe their service.” important aspects of music and life, while mission as threefold: to create engaging also leading by example. performances, teach music at all levels Members and friends of the DePauw while forming educational partnerships community won’t want to miss the final Just a few weeks ago, members of the and provide entrepreneurial training to Fifth House concert on May 11 at 3 p.m. Chicago-based chamber group made the advanced students. Here at DePauw, Fifth in Kresge Auditorium as they perform trip to Greencastle for the third time this House fulfilled the entrepreneurship alongside local and SOM artists to year to lead creative activities throughout aspect of its mission skillfully by present the world premiere of “Harvest,” the school and continue their efforts providing students with unique a work inspired by the legacy of Putman collaborating with DePauw students opportunities to begin thinking about County. and the Greencastle community alike. their futures.

Spring 2014 I 3 Michael R. ’61 and Suzanne Bauman Sarah Marks Richards ’63 With Gratitude Maine ’62 Understanding the incalculable value of by Kristin Parks Champa ’91, “Music is an important part of any liberal the solid liberal arts foundation that she major gifts officer arts curriculum,” Michael says. Therefore, received at DePauw, Richards counts the in 2012, when the Maines learned of unforgettable experience of singing in The School of Music is grateful for 21CM, they redirected the Christopher the University’s production of Carmen alumni gifts recently given in support of M. Maine Scholarship Fund, established as one of her most substantial DePauw the 21st-Century Musician Initiative. in memory of their son in 1991, to the memories. She studied music and voice In addition to the transformational gift School of Music and further augmented while earning a master’s degree. That given by Judson C. ’74 and Joyce Taglauer the fund by $100,000. personal experience led to her decision Green ’75 to launch the enterprise, to make a deferred gift of $100,000 to we thank the following alumni whose Barbara E. Smith ’62 DePauw University’s School of Music. generous gifts support 21CM. In 2012, on the occasion of her 50th reunion, Smith increased a $1.2 million Robert A. ’69 and Margaret “Meg” Max W. Hittle, Jr. ’66 bequest to the University by $450,000 Sheridan Schmidt ’69 Explaining his 2013 estate gift of and designated the entire gift to the Both having played in the DePauw $250,000 to the school, Hittle says, “I’m School of Music in support of the 21st- Symphonic Band as liberal arts students, very excited about the transformational Century Musician Initiative. “My interest the Schmidts maintain a fondness for plans to update the school’s curriculum and in the School of Music is in the nexus the School of Music. Their $250,000 continue the integration of music studies between it and the College of Liberal endowed gift in support of Music of the and performance opportunities into the Arts,” says Smith. “I wanted to encourage 21st Century brings some of the world’s College of Liberal Arts experience.” its leadership on this front.” most outstanding composers to the DePauw University School of Music.

will be transported to Huckleberry times (Far Off). Hopson’s evocative performance New Publications during the trio of Stephen Foster songs, stirs vivid imagery of Nebraska prairies in by Misti Shaw, music and beginning with Phang’s languid “Jeanie My Ántonia. Her precision is most striking performing arts librarian with the Light Brown Hair.” in the rapid passages of “The Odor of Pear.”

This spring, the School of Music Voice professor Kerry Jennings and pianist Both discs were sensitively engineered, celebrates two new albums from its Amanda Hopson have collaborated on a recorded and edited by Matthew faculty: Travels Through Time and In My recording sure to satisfy devoted fans of Champagne, DePauw’s recording engineer. Memory: American Songs and Song Cycles. American song. In My Memory: American Champagne’s musically collaborative Songs and Song Cycles is a showcase for approach results in warm and intimate Nostalgic lovers of music will delight Jennings’ warm and expressive voice. The sound that place listeners directly into the in piano professor May Phang’s care Jennings gives to the text and his space of the performers. These recordings imaginative new recording, Travels thoughtful lyrical interpretation allow are available on CD or for download Through Time. Inspired by Sy Brandon’s listeners to take pleasure in the poetic from amazon.com and cdbaby.com. original composition, Time Travel words in Libby Larsen (My Ántonia), Tom Alternatively, Greencastle and DePauw Phantasie, Phang presents a set of piano Cipullo (Long Island Songs), Lori Laitman community members may visit the Music transcriptions pairing the quests of (selections) and Richard Pearson Thomas Library to listen to the new releases. Wagner’s gods and warriors with music that conjures Mark Twain. In the first Adventurous new half of the recording, she tackles pivotal recordings by music scenes from Das Rheingold (Valhalla), Die faculty members Kerry Walküre (Magic Fire Scene) and Tristan Jennings, Amanda und Isolde (Liebestod) with passion and Hopson and May Phang effortless virtuosity. Her phrasing and are now available sensitivity are especially noticeable in the through Centaur second half of the recording throughout Records and Co-op the pieces inspired by Twain. Listeners Press/Emeritus Records.

4 I Spring 2014 Chamber Singers Tour Texas and Mexico by Gregory Ristow, director of choral activities

During Winter Term, the DePauw University Chamber Singers presented Nacional, the top science and engineering eight concerts on tour in Texas and Mexico, beginning with a Sing-Off at university in Mexico, was broadcast live on the Internet. At the Anfiteatro Simón the Green Center on Jan. 12. In addition to these performances, we sang Bolivar, home to one of Diego Rivera’s for students at several high schools in the greater Houston area and found earliest murals, we shared a concert with time to squeeze in some fun and sightseeing as well. Mexico’s professional choir, El Ensemble Coral Voce in Tempore. In addition to A highlight of the Texas part of the tour The final product will be featured on a singing separately, we combined to was the chance to sing “A Celebration CD of music for the Purple Songs Can perform several spirituals and an audience of Hope,” a piece written by children Fly project (purplesongscanfly.org), an and singer favorite, Bésame Mucho. being treated for cancer at the Texas arts medicine program for children in Children’s Hospital. In addition to a treatment for cancer. The Chamber Singers’ final concert in very special performance for children Mexico was at the Templo San Francisco and families at the hospital, we recorded After a performance in Beaumont, Texas, Javier in Tepotzotlán. The late baroque the song during a six-hour session at we took a morning off for fun and went chapel, considered one of Mexico’s Zap Boom Bang studios, where the on a canoe trip on the scenic and smooth cultural treasures, is decorated floor to students experienced the process of Eastex River. Somehow, soprano Emily ceiling with wooden sculpture work cutting a commercial track firsthand. K. Barnash and tenor Dallas P. Gray coated in 24-karat gold. The standing- managed to sink their canoe (though room-only audience demanded four there were absolutely no rapids), resulting encores, as well as photos, autographs and in a bit of unplanned team-building fun hugs following the concert. as we worked together for 40 minutes to rescue the submerged craft. After returning to the United States, we concluded our tour with a highly praised In Mexico we gave concerts in some of performance for teachers at the Indiana the country’s most amazing venues and for Music Educators Association conference wonderful audiences. In Mexico City, our in Fort Wayne, Ind. Students are already performance at the Instituto Politécnico talking about the next tour, in 2016, when we plan to travel to France.

Spring 2014 I 5 the education and outreach director at Any Given Child Asolo Repertory Theatre. While I was by Brian M. Hersh ’99, program director, Sarasota, Fla. there, Asolo Rep sent two productions to Broadway, I launched a touring program that now serves close to 20,000 young people a year from Tallahassee to Miami, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts selected Sarasota, Fla., to partner in its Any Given Child initiative, a program to help communities expand arts education with an emphasis on access and equity.

As education and outreach director of Asolo Rep, I served on the Community Arts Team during the planning stage of the new Kennedy Center initiative. Collectively, we created the following Probably like many music majors, I had no idea how I was going to make a living vision: “We believe that every child when I left college. All I knew was that I wanted to move to New York City and deserves a continuous, quality arts play the drums with some awesome bands. I did. And it was totally cool. education. All students should experience all the arts, in school and in the community, so that they may become creative, engaged While pursuing my dream of performing, With some luck, hard work and polished learners, prepared to lead successful lives.” I reflected back on my time spent communication skills (sharpened volunteering at Ridpath Primary School in Professor Larry Sutton’s Oral Last April I was appointed by the School as part of DePauw Community Service. Interpretations class) I landed a gig at Board of Sarasota County as program I loved visiting the school each week and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, director for Any Given Child and tasked playing soccer with what seemed like the where I would go on to run the Meet- with implementing this vision. Since entire student body. It was a small way the-Artist school series. Each season, I then, I have worked to enhance arts for me to connect with the community, had the pleasure of presenting Broadway programs, create equal opportunities for and it also re-energized me when my tank performers, opera singers, chamber students and provide tools for teachers in was running on empty from rehearsal to ensembles, jazz ensembles, theatre troupes all subject areas to teach in, through and rehearsal. and dancers of all styles to more than about the arts. 20,000 young people, helping them Relatively new to New York, I was engage with the arts. As I continue to move forward in my looking to connect again with a career, I often look back on my experiences community through volunteerism. So, I One of the best parts of being on the at DePauw – traveling with the Chamber signed up as a mentor for Big Brothers Lincoln Center campus was working next Orchestra on tour, performing with Lauren Big Sisters of New York City and struck door to my wife, Lauren Bennett Hersh on the University Band’s first two CD up an alliance with an eighth grader who ’99. Lauren, a flute performance and music recording projects, Dr. Craig Paré ensuring would alter my life’s path – even if it was business major while at DePauw, worked at we were all so incredibly prepared, and supposed to be me enriching his life. the New York Philharmonic as the Friends Professor Orcenith Smith saying, “Expect Program manager. The performances and the unexpected.” My “little” brother, Corey, and I began people we experienced in New York City spending a lot of time in places where I were incredible, but eventually we moved I may not have known what to expect after was naturally comfortable, but where he to her hometown of Sarasota, Fla., which, college, but I know now that DePauw had never been – Carnegie Hall, Lincoln with its arts and culture and stunning University and the School of Music Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, weather and beaches, was our ideal spot to prepared me to change lives through the the Guggenheim, Yankees games and ethnic raise a family. arts. Whether it is Greencastle, New York restaurants. As I was opening these cultural City or Sarasota, the arts help students stay doors for one young man, I realized I had With more luck and hard work (and in school, succeed in school, succeed in the potential to do the same for many more. those communication skills), I became work and succeed in life.

6 I Spring 2014 2014 regional DePauw Musicians Receive NATS results Intercollegiate Distinction Congratulations to the following students from DePauw who won and/or placed Five DePauw student musicians – Daniel of working together. Not only did their in the Regional National Association of T. Hickey (clarinet), Robert W. S. Martens strong musicianship and desire to perform Teachers of Singing (NATS) Auditions (oboe), William M. Nicholas (tuba), distinguish them, but I can also say that held at Ball State University on Feb. 22: Eleanor L. Price (flute) and Carly J. each DePauw musician was selected, » First-Year College Women (Classical): Tebelman (percussion) – participated this through the seating audition process, as 2nd Place: Sarah J. Pistorius (student year as members of the select 2014 Indiana principals of their sections. I couldn’t have of Caroline Smith) Intercollegiate Honor Band. College been more proud of them.” HM: Julia E. Massicotte (student of music directors from around the state are Valentin Lanzrein) invited to choose up to 10 students they The guest conductor for this year’s » First-Year College Men (Classical): feel would qualify for this distinguished Intercollegiate Band was Kevin Sedatole, 1st Place: Blake C. Beckemeyer ensemble of university and college music director of bands at Michigan State (student of Caroline Smith) students, which convenes every two years. University. The Indiana College Band 3rd Place: Derrick D. Truby (student Directors Association, a state affiliate of Kerry Jennings) Craig Paré, conductor of the DePauw of the College Band Directors National HM: Dylan B. Prentice (student of University Band, nominated the students Association, sponsors the ensemble. Kerry Jennings) to participate in the intensive two days » Second-Year College Women (Classical): of rehearsals leading to the concert “I loved the efficiency of the rehearsals,” 3rd Place: Julie A. Strauser (student of performance, which took place during the Tebelman says, “and working with Dr. Caroline Smith) 2014 Indiana Music Educators Association Sedatole was also really great. Watching HM: Dana E. Hart (student of Professional Development Conference in my fellow DePauw musicians earn Caroline Smith) Fort Wayne, Ind. (Jan. 23-25). and take on principal roles in the » Second-Year College Men (Classical): Intercollegiate Honor Band was a really 1st Place: Benjamin C. Davis (student “Eleanor, Robert, Dan, Will and Carly prideful moment for me. It’s one thing of Kerry Jennings) represent the best of DePauw University to play with my peers in the DePauw 2nd Place: Dallas P. Gray (student of and the School of Music,” Paré states. ensembles,” the senior percussionist adds, Kerry Jennings) “Making music alongside peers from “but to see them stepping up as members » Third-Year College Women (Classical): most every Indiana college and university of a premier ensemble, full of outstanding 1st Place: Anna B. Gatdula (student of is a worthy experience for our best musicians from across the state, allowed Kerry Jennings) DePauw musicians – one that each took me to appreciate their performance » Third-Year College Men (Classical): full advantage of during their two days abilities at an altogether higher level.” 1st Place: Lance J. Orta (student of Kerry Jennings) » Adult Division (Mature Beginner) (Classical): 1st Place: Melanie N. Case (student of Caroline Smith) » First- and Second-Year College Men and Women (Musical Theatre): 2nd Place: Yazid T. Pierce-Gray (student of Caroline Smith) 3rd Place: Emma P. Walker (student of Caroline Smith) » Jon Vickers Award: Most Promising Undergraduate, First- and Second- Year College Men and Women (Two Five DePauw University School of Music students were selected to participate in the Indiana Awards) (Classical): Intercollegiate Honor Band, which performed at the 2014 Indiana Music Educators Association 1st Place: Benjamin C. Davis (student (IMEA) Professional Development Conference held recently in Fort Wayne, Ind. Pictured, left to of Kerry Jennings) right: Tebelman, Hickey, Nicholas, guest conductor Dr. Kevin Sedatole, Price and Martens.

Spring 2014 I 7 Corigliano (Continued from page 1.) Heidi E. Meuth: Heart of a Teacher by Craig Paré, director of bands

John Corigliano works with DePauw junior Jacob Peterman during a rehearsal with the DePauw University Band.

is very imaginatively written. Sometimes people fear that they won’t understand a program of new music, but the variety of the compositions that Corigliano writes, for both large and small ensembles, is so extraordinarily tuneful and listenable that it fulfills every type of musical expectation.” Heidi E. Meuth, a music education major much during my time at DePauw and at DePauw, was honored as Outstanding have been exposed to many different Corigliano, a native New Yorker known Future Music Educator of the Year by perspectives in my music education for his innate theatricality, definitely the Indiana State Collegiate organization classes from my professors and peers. has music in his DNA: his mother was of the National Association for Music an accomplished pianist and educator, Education (NAfME). The award “I believe that music should be a part and his father, John Corigliano Sr., recognizes the best and brightest in future of every child’s life, regardless of ability was concertmaster of the New York music teachers. or socio-economic status,” Meuth adds. Philharmonic. Today the younger “My goal is to give the students I teach Corigliano is, it could be argued, the most “I am very honored and grateful to have an educational, rewarding and positive important American composer alive, received the Outstanding Future Music experience that will help them develop as with a catalogue of more than 100 scores, Educator’s Award,” says Meuth, who is students, musicians and future leaders of most considered major works. He is also student teaching in elementary general the world.” one of few living composers to have a music this spring at Pine Tree and string quartet named for him, formed, Sycamore Elementary Schools (Avon, Caroline Jetton, professor of music and coincidentally, by a group of players from Ind., Community School Corporation) associate dean of academics and advising, Indiana who banded together after a under the supervision of Maribeth observed that in the time she has known performance at Indiana University in Williams. the honor student, her career plans have Bloomington. never wavered. “She listened to herself “Being a member of our collegiate chapter and found her calling. I appreciate the How did the renowned composer feel of the NAfME has been an important maturity with which she has made about an extended stay in Greencastle? part of my DePauw experience,” notes important decisions and approached her “I’ve had a great week here,” said the senior, who studied flute and cello life’s work. I am confident that she will Corigliano. “These students and this with DePauw School of Music faculty make a positive difference in her students’ faculty are so in love with music that it’s members Anne Reynolds and Eric musical and personal lives,” Jetton notes. infectious.” Edberg, respectively. “I have learned so “Heidi has the heart of a teacher!”

8 I Spring 2014 Wonmin Kim and gave master classes Blue, Traditional Jazz Orchestra, Steve Faculty News at Durham School of the Arts in North Allee Big Band, Johnny Mathis and the Carolina. Midcoast Swing Orchestra, among other B. Suzanne Hassler, editor ensembles. He appeared as soloist with In November, Professor Christopher Purdue and DePauw jazz ensembles. Matthew Balensuela continues his work Lynch presented a paper, “Reconstructing Summer activities included artist faculty as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Music the First Broadway Opera: The 1942 for the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Workshops History Pedagogy (http://www.ams-net. Revisions to Porgy and Bess,” at the annual and Indiana University Clarinet org/ojs/index.php/jmhp/). He has meeting of the American Musicological Performance Workshop. Professor Salman recently given presentations at University Society. In March he presented “The was recently appointed jazz editor for The of Missouri, Kansas City (on the JMHP) Metropolitan Mozart: Opera and Clarinet, the journal for the International and Indiana University (a pre-concert Broadway in 1940s New York City” Clarinet Association. talk before a performance by Claude to the Society for American Music, Cymerman and Lorna Griffitt). He is the and his article on “Musical Comedy” Caroline B. Smith, Cassel Grubb vice president of the American Federation appeared in The Encyclopedia of Humor University Professor, was invited to present of Musicians Local 25 and was inducted Studies (SAGE). a master class for high school participants into the Wabash Valley Musicians Hall at the Classical Singer National of Fame this spring. He was awarded a Percussion faculty member Bonnie Convention in May 2014; she was also one sabbatical for AY 2014-15 to continue his Whiting collaborated with the Chicago- of a select few invited to offer a class for work on the Indiana Roof Ballroom and based new music group Ensemble parents at the CS Convention. Professor to revise articles for Grove Music Online. Dal Niente (EDN) this winter. The Smith currently heads the Great Lakes ensemble traveled to Boston as artists-in- Region’s Nominating Committee for the Craig Paré has been active as a guest residence for Harvard’s annual Fromm next Regional Governor and was organizer conductor and clinician this year, working Concerts dedicated to cutting-edge and leader for the Indiana State NATS with middle school and high school contemporary work. Whiting also joined Auditions held at DePauw in November bands, including those at North Clay EDN in a short residency focused on 2013. Middle School, Warren Central High musical entrepreneurship for members of School, Northview High School, Avon the Chicago Civic Orchestra. In July 2014, Dan Rizner will return High School and Goshen High School. to the Grand Teton Music Festival for He also hosted and conducted the second Faculty composer Scott Perkins’ work his 34th summer. He is currently the annual DePauw Honor Band in January was showcased at national conferences of longest attending violinist at the festival. 2014, a select ensemble for Indiana high the Society of Composers and the North Professor Rizner will perform under the school musicians who are nominated by American Saxophone Alliance this year. baton of Maestro Donald Runnicles, their respective band directors. Paul Bro and faculty saxophonist Scotty principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Stepp commissioned and premiered Symphony and Deutsch Opera Berlin. Voice professor Kerry Jennings’ CD, In Perkins’ composition, Goldfinch, at the My Memory: American Songs and Song latter. Over the past several months, Cycles, recorded with faculty pianist Perkins’ music has been released on Amanda Hopson, was officially released two CDs, performed and broadcast in December 2013 by the classical throughout the nation and abroad, and music label Centaur Records, followed included in a new, special collection at by a worldwide release in January 2014. the New York Public Library. Two of Jennings was interviewed for the May/ his choral anthems were selected for June issue of Fanfare Magazine, which publication by Augsburg Fortress Press. will also include two reviews of the CD. He performed as tenor and/or conductor (See also “New Publications” on page 4.) in four states, and he co-founded a chamber vocal ensemble in Michigan. During the summer of 2013, Valentin Professor of music Claude Cymerman, who Lanzrein returned to Germany as artist Randy Salman performed this past year will retire from the School of Music in June faculty for the Sulzbach-Rosenberg with the DePauw Faculty Woodwind 2014 after 40 dedicated years of teaching, International Music Festival in Bavaria. Ensemble, Lafayette Symphony performed the Grieg Piano Concerto with He also toured his Romantic Liederabend Orchestra, Indianapolis Chamber the DePauw University Orchestra, as one of concert program with faculty pianist Orchestra, Al Cobine Band, Condition four farewell concerts this season.

Spring 2014 I 9 Student News Laura A. Neel ’14 (mezzo-soprano, vocal Elleka A. Okerstrom ’14 (soprano, vocal Carly J. Tebelman ’14, editor performance), a student of Valentin performance), a student of Caroline Lanzrein, will attend the Royal Central Smith, and Lance J. Orta (Tenor, Vocal Anna B. Gatdula ’15 (soprano, vocal School of Drama and Speech in London Performance ’14), a student of Kerry performance), a student of Kerry Jennings, next year to pursue a Master of Fine Arts Jennings, were selected semifinalists in the was selected through an audition process in Vocal Studies. Her education at Central 2014 Orpheus Vocal Competition. to attend the 2013 La Musica Lirica School will focus specifically on the study International Music Festival in Novafeltria, and practice of voice, and she will work with Yazid Pierce-Gray ’16 (baritone, vocal Italy. During her time abroad, Gatdula groups including the Royal Shakespeare performance), a student of Caroline sang the role of Barbarina in Mozart’s Company and The English National Opera. Smith, received the Young Artist Award opera Le nozze di Figaro. The festival’s five During Winter Term, Neel understudied in the 2014 Harold Haugh National weeks of hands-on, immersive training a role for Opera Tampa’s production of Vocal Competition as the youngest included voice lessons, master classes and Mozart’s The Magic Flute and shadowed the competitor at age 19. He also claimed the performances of fully staged operas. opera’s production manager. 2014 National Society of Arts and Letters Encouragement Award. At DePauw, Valentina Guillen Menesello ’17 (violin Federico Mattia Papi ’15 (cello, Bachelor Pierce-Gray recently performed the role performance) will attend Meadowmount of Musical Arts) spent the fall semester of Nardo in The Secret Gardener. School of Music in upstate New York as a interning in New York City with the student for her third consecutive summer. Dramatists Guild Fund, where he Katherine O. Sherman ’14 (percussion, The Meadowmount School is one of assisted the Guild’s review of grant Bachelor of Musical Arts) will return to her the United States’ premier organizations applications. He also helped the Guild home state of Hawaii this summer to teach for training young violinists. During the organize and run its annual fundraising self-developed courses at St. John Vianney, intensive seven-week program, Menesello gala. Papi is currently studying in Paris a small private school in Kailua. She created will also have the opportunity to work at the Université Paris-Sorbonne and her own curriculum and will teach general with Gerardo Ribeiro, professor of violin at Conservatoire Gabriel Fauré. He is a music and a choir class called Glee!, as well Northwestern University. She is a member student of Eric Edberg. as lead a percussion ensemble. Sherman of Dan Rizner’s violin studio at DePauw. looks forward to returning home and Jennifer L. Peacock ’15 (piano, Bachelor getting involved in the new music scene and Blake S. Lampton ’14 (baritone, Bachelor of Musical Arts) interned this spring with radio broadcasting. of Musical Arts), a student of Kerry the Amas Musical Theatre Company in Jennings, was awarded the Encouragement New York City. In February she worked Julie A. Strauser ’16 (soprano, vocal Award at the Metropolitan Opera closely with the music director on the performance), who studies with Caroline National Council Auditions in Columbia, company’s production of The Countess of B. Smith, was the Indiana winner of S.C., in February 2014. He also advanced Storyville, which featured the music of the 2014 National Society of Arts and to the semifinal round of the Orpheus Martin Silvestri. In addition, she assisted Letters competition. Strausser was Vocal Competition, where he received with costumes for the off-Broadway show awarded a $1,500 scholarship as a Shirley honorable mention. Lampton recently Forbidden Broadway and freelanced as an Rabb Winston Vocal Scholarship Award performed the role of Nardo in DePauw accompanist. Winner. Opera’s production of Mozart’s The Secret Gardener (La Finta Giardiniera). The annual DePauw School of Music Joseph R. Leppek ’15 (tenor, vocal Concerto Competition Winners’ Concert performance), a student of Professor was given on April 6, 2014, in Kresge Caroline B. Smith, placed third and won Auditorium. This year’s winners are the DaCapo Award in the 2014 Orpheus (left to right): Daniel T. Hickey ’15 Vocal Competition. Leppek, who was also (clarinet), Rachel L. Robin ’15 (piano), a finalist for Wolf Trap, was accepted to B. Peter Lockman ’17 (cello), Lindsey G. the Aspen Summer Music Festival for the Sullivan ’17 (violin), Blake S. Lampton second consecutive summer. He recently ’14 (baritone), Emily K. Barnash ’14 sang the role of Don Anchise in DePauw’s (soprano), Lance J. Orta ’14 (tenor) and production of The Secret Gardener. Julie A. Strauser ’16 (soprano).

10 I Spring 2014 John is currently completing a M.M. central Indiana area, most recently, as a Alumni News degree in vocal performance. Yuletide performer with Indianapolis B. Suzanne Hassler, editor Symphony Orchestra. Andrew C. Richardson ’10 sang leading Lindsey A. Adams ’07, a student of roles in Indiana University Jacobs Catheryne E. Shuman ’08 made her Vergene Miller and Pamela Coburn while School of Music 2013-14 productions Sarasota Opera debut as Isaure in of Verdi’s at DePauw, sang Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu of Handel’s Serse, Mozart’s Le nozze Jerusalem. The soprano was a student of nostri and David Lang’s Little Match Girl di Figaro, and the role of Father in Caroline Smith while at DePauw. Passion live on WFMT (98.7 in Chicago) Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel (the in January 2014. only male performer except for the witch). Jennifer A. Wilson ’12 performed Andrew is completing a D.M.A. degree at the role of Pamina in New England Eric D. Amidon ’97 is a cellist with the IU and currently is a student of Andreas Conservatory’s Outreach production Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. He Poulimenos. At DePauw, Andrew studied of The Magic Flute, which included studied with Eric Edberg at DePauw and with Caroline Smith. five performances in area schools. with Joel Cohen in Vienna. In addition She was also cast as Ida in its main to his position with A2SO, he regularly Joseph A. Shadday ’09, former student stage production of Die Fledermaus. plays regional engagements with chamber of Caroline Smith, was named the Jennifer is completing a M.M. degree ensembles and presents interactive Cello Metropolitan Opera Winner this year for in vocal performance at New England KinderConcerts designed especially for the Wisconsin District. Joe is currently Conservatory and studying with Bradley children two to six years old. enrolled in the Chicago Opera Theatre Williams. At DePauw, Jennifer was a Program. He sang professionally in the member of Caroline Smith’s voice studio. Jenna K. Bauer ’11 performs in the Reno Symphony and Reno Chamber Orchestras. She also freelances in the Broadway Veteran Alice H. Ripley ’85 area and maintains a private violin studio. Bauer is a former student of Dan to Star in Indie Music Film Rizner. Variety magazine announced that Tony Award winner Alice H. Ripley ’85, who attended DePauw as a vocal Sarah Keith Chowning ’99, who studied performance major, will star in the new independent with Caroline Smith, is a member of film Sugar!, which will also include original music by the The Quintessentials. This professional popular Broadway star. ensemble is the Triad’s (Greensboro, Raleigh, Durham, N.C.) new jazz a Ripley, who has something of a cult following, received a cappella group. They sing a variety of 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her music, from classic Gershwin to Latin role as Diana in the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning jazz to The Beatles. production of Next to Normal, performing with the company both on Broadway and reprising the lead role Carl E. Frank ’10 has been active of the bipolar housewife on tour from 2010-11. professionally in the Chicago area as a soloist for Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s Ripley has written and produced albums with her band, RIPLEY, and in 2011 released Christmas Oratorio and the premiere of a a compact disc, Daily Practice, Volume One. Also a cabaret singer, she performed in companion cantata written by Robert Kyr. February 2014 for the BroadwayWorld New York Cabaret Awards Show, representing Carl graduated from the University of Sondheim Unplugged, which won the BWW Cabaret Award for Best Variety Show in 2013. Michigan with a master’s degree in vocal Among the stellar group selected to perform for the awards show were Ann Hampton performance. While at DePauw, Carl was Callaway, Liz Callaway and Jason Robert Brown. a student of Caroline Smith. Ripley’s upcoming movie venture centers on a Republican Senate candidate (Robert John P. Kraft ’12, former student of Clohessy), whose piano-teacher wife secretly forms her own female rock band on a dare. DePauw voice faculty members Valentin According to Playbill, Ripley, who performs her own music regularly at such venues as 54 Lanzrein and Jay White, sang the Below, will also incorporate her own material into the film, which is scheduled to begin role of Don Alfonzo in Arizona State production this summer. “I was really grateful for DePauw,” said Ripley, who majored in University’s production of Così fan tutte. music, “I think that when you are a creative artist, a liberal arts school is a really good idea.”

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InstantEncore: New Mobile App Now Available

While Winter Term students and faculty Check the date on a guest artist’s were traveling to Mexico, London and performance. Hear recordings by faculty New York City, a new mobile app was and students. Get driving directions being developed for DePauw called to the Green Center. Hate to stand in InstantEncore. Specifically designed line? Purchase tickets through the app, for performing arts producers, like the and you’ll have them “in hand,” on your Green Center and School of Music, mobile device, when you arrive at the InstantEncore is also a fan-based theater. community, similar to Facebook – but better. And did we mention that it’s free? The School of Music pays the annual What makes InstantEncore better, and subscription fee for this service so that busy lives easier, is its ability to integrate it can be available for all students and (or aggregate) all of the school’s existing patrons. online services – website, calendar, box office, Music for Life, Twitter, Facebook Thank you to 21st-century musician and blog sites – into one, easy-to-use Tyler D. Benware ’15 for assistance with application that is available for download making this new application a reality. on most mobile devices, regardless of your Try it out on your mobile phone: preference for iPad, iPhone or Android. http://depauw.instantencore.com/app. Works on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, and Android phones and tablets.

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