Art for Life's Sakepresents

A SAMPLING OF THE

A benefit concert

April 26, 2013The Church of Christ at White Station

1106 Colonial RoadMemphis, TN 38117

April 26, 2013

Greetings!

Welcome to Art for Life’s Sake’s Third Annual Signature Event that reflects the resultsof partnerships and collaborations within the arts community of Memphis.These partners see the value of helping to create conditions to make the artsaccessible to all young people so that they, too, can participate in and benefitfrom the culture of fine arts.

AFLS’s mission is simple: music education and arts access for the underserved.It is hoped that you will join others in supporting this cause so that educationafter school, on weekends, and during the summer will be arts-enriching,inspiring academic success and promoting personal, emotional and socialwellness.

For twenty-two years, AFLS has exposed more than 550 children and youth toSuzuki talent education, the core curriculum. Many of these students haveparticipated in one of the Memphis Youth Symphony programs, succeeded insecondary school and college orchestras, are college graduates and are inrewarding careers. Proceeds from this event will help AFLS continue this impactand expand education and outreach.

On behalf of the AFLS Board of Directors, gratitude is extended to all concertperforming artists, sponsors, donors, elected officials, volunteers and parentsfor embracing the mission and supporting arts education for underservedyoung people in Memphis.

Sincerely,

Hattie Isen, Ph.D.President & CEO 1920 Downing Street

Memphis, Tennessee 38117

901.240.3349901.685.8126

artforlifessake@gmail.comwww.artforlifessake.org

Art For Life’s SakeProviding undeserved students with access and exposure to the arts

“A Sampling of the Arts” Concert Program

Welcome & Introduction of Moderator, State Representative John Deberry

John Angotti: Vocalist and Music Missionary We Gather In Love John Angotti Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You Henry van Dyke

String Quartet: Marian Himmelreich, Nancy Ditto, Rosemary Alter, Amy Valis Rondeau from Sinfonies de Fanfares Jean Joseph Mouret Adagio fro Concerto Grosso in D Minor, Op. 3#11 Antonio Vivaldi Country Club, arr. by William Zinn Scott Joplin Lullaby George Gershwin Blue Grass Ball Bruce Chase

John Angotti I Can Only Imagine Bart Millard Hold On John Angotti I Send You Out John Angotti

Flutists Beverly Vance, Allison Centobene & Rechel Geiger; Guitarist Howard Vance London Trio No. 1, Allegro Moderato Joseph Haydn From Across the Sea Toma Simaku Brian Boru’s March Irish Traditional, arr. by Howard Vance Amazing Grace Folk Hymn, arr. Vance Medley of Native American Songs Traditional, arr. Vance

Opera: Marcus King, baritone; Tanisha Ward, soprano; Spencer Blank, pianist Largo al factotum Barber of Seville Vissi d’arte Tosca Der Vogelfanger Magic Flute Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man Showboat Papageno-Papagena Duet Magic Flute

Remarks

Reception in honor of artists and elected officials

ROSeMARy AlTeR recently moved to Memphis from Greenville, South Carolina, where she was enrolled in the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts. She has studied the violin for fourteen years and in that time she has been a participant in the Carolina Youth Symphony, Presbyterian College Orchestra, has been concertmaster of the South Carolina Governor’s School Concertato chamber orchestra, and has played solo with the Lander University Chamber Orchestra. Notable venues that she has performed at include Carnegie Hall, Piccolo Spoleto Festival, and across Germany on tour with various music ensembles. She is currently the associate concertmaster of the Memphis Youth Symphony.

JOHN ANGOTTi is a full time music missionary who travels throughout many parts of the world providing inspirational music and witness to all ages through concerts, workshops, retreats, missions, conferences, and worship. He is originally from Clarksburg, WV and now resides in Memphis, TN with his wife and two children. He is a graduate of West Virginia University, and the US Military School of Music, where he was a member of the US Navy Band as lead vocalist. John’s message is clear: There is hope, healing, and truth with the love of God. This message not only extends to church-goers, but also to those in the world who have not been reached by a liturgical worship or Christian music experience.

AlliSON CeNTOBeNe is a Junior at White Station High School and is a private student of Beverly Vance. She is a member of the White Station Band and has performed with the All-West Tennessee Honors Band, University of Memphis Honors Band and recently at the Memphis City Schools Arts Festival. Allison auditioned for Governor’s School and is one of only two flutists in the state of Tennessee selected to attend the program at Middle Tennessee State University this June.

NANCy DiTTO, Memphis native, has taught and performed throughout the United States, Canad, Mexico, and Asia. Nancy has been a member of the Memphis Symphony, Toledo Symphony, Saskatoon Symphony, Greenville [SC] Symphony, and Charlotte Symphony. She has also been a member of the orchestras of the New York City Opera National Company, Brooklyn Philharmonic, and of numerous Broadway shows in New York City where she worked as a free lancer for 14 years. She was on faculty at the Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC for 19 years where she taught both college and pre-college students. At present, she is teaching at the All Saints’ Academy in Memphis and is accepting both college and pre-college students, including adults who would like to begin studying the violin and viola.

Performers

ReCHel GeiGeR is a Junior at White Station High School and is a private student of Beverly Vance. Rechel is a flutist with both the Memphis Youth Symphony and the GPAC Youth Orchestra. In 2012 she was a finalist in the Mid-South Flute Society High School Soloist competition. Rechel was also selected to be a member of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band and has played piccolo the past two years in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. This August, Rechel will perform with the National Flute Association High School Flute Choir at the annual convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

MARiAN HiMMelReiCH is a charter member of the Germantown Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the Jackson (TN) Symphony Orchestra. She has received intense coaching and instruction from the Manhattan String Quartet, New York.

MARCuS KiNG is a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education, cum laude, and a masters in Vocal performance from the University of Memphis. He has been in many performances: Die Zauberflöte, The Promise, Hansel and Gretel, La Bohème and Die Fledermaus; Opera Memphis section leader in Porgy and Bess, Turandot, and Amahl and the Night Visitors, Aida, Die Fledermaus, and Don Pasquale. He is the 2010

first place winner of the Memphis Beethoven Club Competition, semi-finalist in the Opera Birmingham Opera Competition (2011 & 2012) district winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions (2008 and 2009) and first place winner of the N.A.T.S competition district level in Memphis, TN.

AMy VAilS has been a music teach-er over 20 years, and is currently a teacher for Memphis City Schools. She received a Bachelor of Music from the University of Memphis. She is experienced with the cello, violin, viola, harp and piano.

Flutist BeVeRly VANCe, a native Memphian, studied with Paul Eaheart, then Bruce Erskine at the University of Memphis, earning a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1978, and a Master of Music in flute performance in 1991. Mrs. Vance was principal flutist with The Memphis Civic Orchestra directed by Noel Gilbert, and is a founding member and past president of The MidSouth Flute Society. She teaches flute and Native American flute at the Howard Vance Guitar Academy. As Duo Vance, Beverly and Howard perform everything from Bach to Beatles in locals from Memphis to Maracaibo. And, as typesetter of flute and guitar arrangements, Beverly is the “Toot” in TootPick Publishing.

Classical Guitarist HOWARD VANCe has studied, performed, taught, and com-posed for three decades. His primary influence was classical guitarist Bunyan Webb. Mr. Vance received his Master’s degree in music theory and composi-tion from the University of Memphis in 1974 and opened Howard Vance Gui-tar Academy the same year. The school serves as an outlet for his arrangements, publications, recordings, and instruc-tional material and recordings ( 4 CDs with a 5th on the way). Howard lives to create and share his music.

TANiSHA WARD is a native Memphian and member of the Opera Memphis Chorus. She has sung a number of solo and ensemble roles with the company including church soloist in Porgy & Bess, moon maiden solo in Turandot, Lucy in Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha and covered the lead role of Euridice in Orpheus. In 2008, Tanisha was the soloist for Opera Memphis’ Black Roots of Opera program; a one artist tour to area schools. In that same year, Tanisha was the recipient of the Rising Star grant with Arts Memphis. She has performed with other companies such as The Memphis Vocal Arts Ensemble, Desoto Family Theatre, and Como Opera Guild.

Photos by Justin Morris, JustInvision Photography

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Collins AssociatesH.H. Hudson’s Funeral HomeAgnes AndersonDr. Ella Watson

DiminuendoAmro MusicBonnie RossCora HughesDianne LoveAngela Harris Dorothy HamerTony HutchensonWillie Ann AverySarah Anderson

PianissimoDawn Sledge

SponsorsFortissimoTennessee Arts Comission

CrescendoMemphis City SchoolsWMC-TV Channel 5Jessi ScherrAldersgate United Methodist ChurchChurch of Christ-White StationSplash Creative Affordable Catering by Sheron

MezzoforteMemphis-Lane MusicEdward IsenJohn & Janice WilliamsBrown Missionary Baptist ChurchJust Catering

Donors

MissionArt for Life’s Sake believes that every child is creative and talented and should be nurtured in an environment that promotes the arts, talent development and expression for an enriched childhood and productive future.

Many urban children, especially those of color, have limited access and exposure to the arts. The mission of Art for Life’s Sake is to create opportunities for under-served and under-represented children to have access to the arts.

Visit us at artforlifessake.org

AFLS Board MembersSonya M. Mull, Professional Consultant President

Butch Mudbone, Musician Vice President

Gloria Diaz, Occupational Therapist Secretary

Eboni Johnson-Eaton, Admissions Counselor Treasurer

Sandeep Pednekar, CEO, 1 Universe

Dean Tutor, Investment Executive

Chrisann Schiro-Geist, Professor

We are able to provide arts education for the children of Shelby County because of the Tennessee Arts Commission. Thank you TAC!

Art for Life’s sAke LittLe musiciAns, You are remarkable performers! may your years ahead be as awesome.

Angela Blue, counseling intern

Congratulations Christopher, Melissa, Christina and Jessica! Continue to succeed in music education and enjoy its impact. Love,

Phyllis, Jackie and Grandmother

We are proud of your success in music,Nolan and Nyla

Love,Mom, Family, and

Brown Missionary Baptist Church

Aysha and Aliya

We are proud of your accomplishmentsin music. Continue your goal to

be the best

With love,Mom, Dad, and family

Congratulations Alex! Keep your focus on

music as one of your extra-curricular

activities.

We love you!

Your Mother, Grandfather, Aunts Martha, Lucille, Fannie, and family

Congratulations little musicians! Compliments of Yvonne Guy

We are proud of

you, Ashely and Ashton.

With Love,

Mom, Dad,

and Grandparents

Your parents and grandparents are proud of you, Amia and Trinidy

Love, Sherry and Michael

Christen,

We are praying that you will be blessed and suc-cessful in all that you do.

Compliments of New Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, Tiptonville, TN

Elder Marvin Mays, Pastor

Ashanti and Quintesia,you have made us very proud of your success

in music.

May your future be filled with joy!

With love,Kimberly,

Kim and Mildred

Congratulation! Ashanti

Mrs. Dawn Sledge, Classroom Teacher

Enjoy thE concErt!

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Delta Sigma Thetain Hattie’s honor

Dr. Hattie Isen, Founder and Director of Art for Life’s Sake, received the Collage of Black Spirits Award presented by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Memphis

Alumnae Chapter, as a Memphis legend for her passion and service for the arts

and youth in the community.

Delta Sigma Thetain Hattie’s honor

Join theArt for Life’s Sake 2013 Summer Camp to experience personal, emotional,

and social wellness. May 27 – June 28, 8:00am-3:00pm

For more information, contact the director at 901.240.3349 or visit our website at www.artforlifessake.org