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High Notes Pikes Peak Opera League Newsle5er MayJune, 2019 The 40 th Anniversary CelebraFon Year A Message from your PPOL President, Dr. Susan Rae Jensen Happy Spring! (we can only hope so.) We have had an extensive schedule of programs and special events in March and April inclusive of the smashing 40 th Anniversary CelebraKon on March 30, the Young Voice events in March with a Master Class for these select high school voice students followed by the Young Voice concert, the cello and mezzo program at first part of March, and then the Career Advancement Awards presentaKon and concert in April. You have all been so supporKve and you are so appreciated. The March 6 program featuring Pam Chaddon, cello, and Valerie Nicolosi, mezzo, was exquisite in the beauKful seUng of the Carriage House at the Penrose Conference Center. Much appreciaKon goes out to our performers, and to Charles and Judy Warren for defraying the costs of our conKnental breakfast refreshments! Our Young Voice Events were at Colorado College on March 10 for the Master Class with Kate Johnson, and March 15 for the Concert. We appreciate the enthusiasm and parKcipaKon of these high school students as well as their coaches and voice teachers. The PPOL fabulous 40 th Anniversary CelebraKon was at the El Paso Club featuring Jennifer DeDominici, mezzo, and Dan Brink, piano, in the fantasKc program, “Legacies: Past, Present, and Future.” Thank you to Dr. Darryl and Terry Thatcher for securing this venue for us and to our sponsors: The Tiemens FoundaKon and Wells Fargo Private Bank, Dr. Susan Rae Jensen and Tom Trainer. Also, a big shout out to our members and friends for your support to make this a most special event with proceeds going to the Vocal Arts FesKval Scholarship Fund! On April 3, the PPOL program was at MacLaren School where our annual Career Advancement Awards were given to ChrisKana McMullen and Griffin Hogue Tracy. Congrats and thanks for the superb concert! Many thanks to Victoria Boswell for sponsoring and catering the recepKon! OUR RECENT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS—photos are featured in upcoming pages

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Page 1: High%Notes% Pikes%PeakOpera%LeagueNewsleer … · 2019-04-05 · UPCOMING!PPOL!PROGRAMS!AND!EVENTS! May!Day!40th!Anniversary!Spring!Luncheon—May!1!beginning!at10:30!am!at The!Pinery!atthe!Hill,!775!W.!Bijou!St.!

High  Notes  Pikes  Peak  Opera  League  Newsle5er  

May-­‐June,  2019  The  40th  Anniversary  CelebraFon  Year  

               A  Message  from  your  PPOL  President,  Dr.  Susan  Rae  Jensen  

   

Happy  Spring!  (we  can  only  hope  so.)  We  have  had  an  extensive  schedule  of  programs  and  special  events  in  March    and  April  inclusive  of  the  smashing  40th  Anniversary  CelebraKon  on  March  30,  the  Young  Voice  events  in  March  with    a  Master  Class  for  these  select  high    school  voice  students  followed  by  the    Young  Voice  concert,  the  cello  and    mezzo  program  at  first  part  of  March,    and  then  the  Career  Advancement    Awards  presentaKon  and  concert  in    April.  You  have  all  been  so  supporKve  and  you  are  so  appreciated.      

The  March  6  program  featuring  Pam  Chaddon,  cello,  and  Valerie  Nicolosi,  mezzo,  was  exquisite  in  the  beauKful  seUng  of  the  Carriage  House  at  the  Penrose  Conference  Center.  Much  appreciaKon  goes  out  to  our  performers,  and  to  Charles  and  Judy  Warren    for  defraying  the  costs  of  our  conKnental  breakfast  refreshments!    Our  Young  Voice  Events  were  at  Colorado  College  on  March  10  for  the  Master  Class  with  Kate  Johnson,  and  March  15  for  the  Concert.  We  appreciate  the  enthusiasm  and    parKcipaKon  of  these  high  school  students  as  well  as  their  coaches  and  voice  teachers.    The  PPOL  fabulous  40th  Anniversary  CelebraKon  was  at  the  El  Paso  Club  featuring  Jennifer  DeDominici,  mezzo,  and  Dan  Brink,  piano,  in  the  fantasKc  program,  “Legacies:  Past,  Present,    and  Future.”  Thank  you  to  Dr.  Darryl  and  Terry  Thatcher  for  securing  this  venue  for  us  and  to    our  sponsors:  The  Tiemens  FoundaKon  and  Wells  Fargo  Private  Bank,  Dr.  Susan  Rae  Jensen  and  Tom  Trainer.  Also,  a  big  shout  out  to  our  members  and  friends  for  your  support  to  make  this  a  most  special  event  with  proceeds  going  to  the  Vocal  Arts  FesKval  Scholarship  Fund!    On  April  3,  the  PPOL  program  was  at  MacLaren  School  where  our  annual  Career  Advancement  Awards  were  given  to  ChrisKana  McMullen  and  Griffin  Hogue  Tracy.  Congrats  and  thanks  for  the  superb  concert!  Many  thanks  to  Victoria  Boswell  for  sponsoring  and  catering  the  recepKon!          

OUR  RECENT  PROGRAMS  AND  EVENTS—photos  are  featured  in  upcoming  pages    

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UPCOMING  PPOL  PROGRAMS  AND  EVENTS  

May  Day  40th  Anniversary  Spring  Luncheon—May  1  beginning  at  10:30  am  at  The  Pinery  at  the  Hill,  775  W.  Bijou  St.  MarKle  and  her  singers  will  be  presenKng  the  program  “The  Fresh  New  Face  of  Opera  Theatre”  which  will  highlight  the  upcoming  summer  fesKval  season  with  Vocal  Arts  FesKval  and  the  season  finale  of  Puccini’s  one  act  operas,  Suor  Angelica  and  Gianna  Schicchi.    Please  see  invite  on  the  next  page,  page  3.  Luncheon  is  $35  for  members  and  $45  for  nonmembers.  Cash  bar  will  be  available.    June  1,  “Songs  for  a  Summer  Night”  special  event  is  a  champagne  soiree,  sponsored    and  organized  by  Fran  Pilch  to  benefit  PPOL  scholarship  funds.  DonaKons  will  be  requested  at  the  event.  The  soiree  will  be  at  the  Pikes  Peak  PalliaKve  Care  Center,    2550  Tenderfoot  Hill  Rd,  from  7-­‐9  pm  featuring  singers  Kate  Johnson  &  Peter  Tuff    with  accompaniment  by  Kelly  Zuercher.  The  venue  has  a  splendid  Steinway  piano.  No  RSVP  or  Kcket  required.  Invite  is  featured  on  page  4.    

OTHER  PLACES  TO  HEAR  OPERA,  MUSICAL  THEATRE,  &  VOCAL  ARTS  IN  OUR  REGION  

May  4-­‐12,  Opera  Colorado—Mozart’s  The  Marriage  of  Figaro  at  Ellie  Caulkins  Opera  House  in  Denver.  For  more  informaKon  and  Kckets  go  to:  operacolorado.org    May  11—X  Vox  Concert  of  combined  choirs,  including  Summit  Ensemble  of  the  Children’s    Chorale,  presents  the  Mozart  Requiem.  For  more  informaKon  please  go  to:  kidssing.org    May  11—Met  in  HD,  Poulenc’s  Dialogues  des  Carmelites.  Theaters  in  our  region  that  will  be  showing  this  producKon:  Cinemark  Tinseltown,  Cinemark  Carefree  Circle,  and  Interquest  Stadium  14.  Please  check  start  Kme  with  the  specific  theater.      June  30-­‐July  21—Opera  Theatre  of  the  Rockies  Vocal  Arts  FesKval.  Puccini’s  one  act  operas,  Suor  Angelica  and  Gianna  Schicchi  will  conclude  the  FesKval.  For  detailed  calendar  please  go  to  operatheatreopherockies.org    July  11  and  13—Verdi’s  Tosca  with  a  re-­‐imagined  stage  seUng  with  the  Philadelphia  Philharmonic  as  part  of  Bravo  Vail!  at  the  Gerald  Ford  Amphitheatre,  Vail.  For  more  info    please  go  to  bravovail.org    July/August—Aspen  Music  FesKval:  Sondheim’s  A  Li5le  Night  Music  at  Wheeler  Opera  House,  July  11  &  13,  Renee  Fleming  with  Master  Class  on  July  30  and  in  concert  with  Emerson  String  Quartet  on  Aug  1.  For  more  informaKon  go  to:  aspenmusicfesKval.org    June  28-­‐August  24—Santa  Fe  Opera  producKons,  La  Boheme,  The  Pearl  Fishers,  Jenufa,  The  Thirteenth  Child,  and  Cosi  fan  tu5e.  For  more  informaKon,  go  to  santafeopera.org    July/August—Central  City  Opera  summer  season,  Madama  Bu5erfly  and  Billy  Budd  operas  on  the  main  stage  with  The  Blessed  Damozel  and  Litanies  to  the  Black  Virgin  in  an  inKmate  venue.  For  more  informaKon,  go  to  centralcityopera.org                            

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Where  Are  They  Now?  

Annamarie  Zmolek  

Colorado  naKve  Annamarie  Zmolek  has  been  described  as  “memorable  and  stunning”  by  the  American  Record  Guide.    The  soprano  recently  sang  on  the  stage  of  the  Metropolitan  Opera  as  a  Semi-­‐finalist  in  the  NaKonal  Council  AudiKons,  having  won  first  place  in  the  Southwest  region.  One  week  prior  to  that  compeKKon,  she  gave  a  criKcally  acclaimed  performance  as  Violeua  in  La  Traviata  with  Opera  Theatre  of  the  Rockies.    More  recently,  she  appeared  as  Pamina  in  The  Magic  Flute,  Rosalinda  in  Die  Fledermaus,  Mimì  in  La  Bohème,  and  Naiad  in  Ariadne  auf  Naxos.    Ms.  Zmolek  spent  two  summers  as  an  ApprenKce  ArKst  with  Central  City  Opera,  where  she  sang  the  student  performances  of  the  Ktle  role  in  Lucia  di  Lammermoor  and  Micaëla  in  Carmen.  She  also  sang  Mrs.  Anderssen  in  the  mainstage  producKon  of  Sondheim’s  A  Li5le  Night  Music,  where  her  performance  was  praised  by  Opera  News  for  its  “sophisKcaKon”.    AddiKonally,  she  has  performed  with  Piedmont  Opera,  Wichita  Grand  Opera,  Green  Mountain  Opera  FesKval,  Kingwood  Summer  Opera,  Colorado  Springs  Philharmonic,  University  of  Wyoming  Symphony,  Colorado  College  Summer  Music  FesKval,  Concord  Chorale,  and  Seraphic  Fire.    Besides  operaKc  credits,  her  oratorio  performances  include  the  soprano  solos  in  Handel’s  Messiah,  Brahms’  Requiem,  Mendelssohn’s  Elijah,  Beethoven’s  Ninth  Symphony,  Haydn’s  Lord  Nelson  Mass,  Vivaldi’s  Gloria,  Fauré’s  Requiem,  Orff’s  Carmina  Burana,  Mozart’s  Mass  in  C  minor,  and  Stravinsky’s  Les  Noces.  Ms.  Zmolek  completed  her  Bachelor  of  Music  at  the  Eastman  School  of  Music,  and  was  also  awarded  the  Performer’s  CerKficate  in  Voice.  She  sang  the  roles  of  NighKngale  (NighFngale),  Beggar  Woman  (Sweeney  Todd),  and  Mrs.  Gleaton  (Susannah)  with  Eastman  Opera  Theater.  She  won  the  concerto  compeKKon  and  performed  Barber’s  Knoxville:  Summer  of  1915  with  the  Eastman  Philharmonia.  A  few  months  later  she  reprised  the  piece  with  the  New  Amsterdam  Symphony  Orchestra  as  the  winner  of  their  Young  ArKst  CompeKKon.    Aperward,  she  completed  her  Master’s  Degree  at  Rice  University  and  performed  the  roles  of  Donna  Anna  in  Don  Giovanni  and  Prima  Donna  in  DonizeU’s  Viva  la  Mamma.      For  7  years,  Ms.  Zmolek  was  an  acKve  teacher  and  performer  in  Houston.    She  served  as  a  vocal  instructor  at  Prairie  View  A  &  M  University  while  maintaining  a  busy  private  studio  of  voice  and  piano  lessons.    Her  students  have  ranged  from  young  beginners  to  adult  students  looking  to  improve  or  regain  their  musical  skills.    Many  of  her  former  students  are  acKve  performers  in  Texas  and  beyond.  She  spent  the  last  9  years  as  a  Staff  Singer  at  St.  MarKn’s  Episcopal,  performing  a  wide  range  of  choral  and  solo  sacred  music.    Her  passion  for  sacred  music  brought  her  all  over  greater  Houston,  where  she  has  appeared  in  recital,  in  church  services,  and  in  oratorio  performances  at  numerous  churches.    Last  fall  Ms.  Zmolek  moved  to  the  Boston  area,  and  has  been  teaching  voice  at  several  studios  and  singing  at  Old  West  Church.    She  teaches  future  Broadway  triple  threats  at  Wilmington  Dance,  budding  actors  at  South  Shore  School  of  Theater,  and  a  wide  range  of  voices  young  and  old  at  LB  Music  Center  in  Medford.    She  spent  the  summer  teaching  talented  high  school  voice  students  at  the  Boston  University  Tanglewood  InsKtute,  and  is  delighted  to  be  returning  this  coming  summer.    She  looks  forward  to  returning  to  this  year’s  Colorado  College  Summer  Music  FesKval  as  the  soprano  soloist  in  the  Brahms  Requiem,  a  piece  near  and  dear  to  her  heart.      

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Caroline  Carr  Caroline  Carr  was  the  winner  of  the  PPOL  Young  Voice  CompeKKons  for  the  very  first  compeKKon  in  2013  and  she  was  a  guest  singer  in  Dr.  Susan  Rae  Jensen’s  concert    in  June  of  2013,  the  first  of  the  current  PPOL  “Songs  for  a    Summer  Night”  series.  Carolyn  or  “Charlie”  is  currently  living  in  Boston  where  she  graduated  from  Emerson  College  in  12/17  with  a  Bachelor  of  Arts  in  Theatre  Performance.  During  her  college  career  with  mulKple  performing  opportuniKes,  her  favorite  role  was    that  of  Aunt  Spiker  in  James  and  the  Giant  Peach.  This  past    year,  she  was  featured  in  the  American  Repertory  Theatre’s  producKon,  The  Donkey  Show.  Other  arKsKc  pursuits  include  a  painKng  instructor,  an  American  Sign  Language  interpreter  hoping  to  expand  into  deaf  theater,  and  a  model  recently  featured  on  Vogue  Italia’s  website.  “I  want  to  express  my  sincere  appreciaKon  to  Pikes  Peak  Opera  League  for  the  Young  Voice  CompeKKon  opportunity  which  encouraged  me  to  pursue  an  arts  career.”    

More,  Where  Are  They  Now?  

Member  Spotlight  Helene  Knapp  Longstanding  PPOL  member,  Helene  was  honored  this  past  year  with  the  Mayor’s  “Spirit  of  the  Springs  Award”  for  her    work  to  bring    the  exhibit  “The  League  of  Wives:  Vietnams’    POW/MIA  Allies  and  Advocates”  to  the  Pioneers  Museum,  as    well  her  receiving    the  Lucky  Herzberger  annual  award  from  the  Pioneers  Museum.  She  has  been  a  local  and  naKonal  leader  in    the  NaKonal  League  of  Families  of  American  Prisoners  and    Missing  in  Southeast  Asia  to  advocate  for  those  Vietnam    POW/MIA  families.  Her  husband,  Air  Force  Col.  Herman  Knapp,    was  a  fighter  pilot  and  went    missing  in  1967  when  his  plane    was  shot  down  during  the  Vietnam  war  and  she  did  not  know    his  status.  Helene  joined  with  other  POW/MIA  wives  to  protest    the  “keep  quiet  policy”  so  as  to  bring  awareness  to  the  plight  of    tortured  POWs  with  Communist  refusal  to  obey  the  Geneva  ConvenKons.“Those  years  living  in  limbo,  I  didn’t  know  whether  I  was  a  wife  or  a  widow.”  Our  grateful  thanks  to  Helene  and  her  husband  for  their  service.  

Helene  Knapp  meeKng  with    President  Nixon  to  advocate    

for  POW/MIA  wives  

Helene  receiving  the  Mayor’s  “Spirit  of  the  Springs”  Award.  

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More  PPOL  Member  Stories  

Meet  New  Member,  Nora  Durham  Nora  was  born  and  raised  in  Swansboro,  North  Carolina.    She  began  working  for  the  Department  of  Defense  (DOD)  at  the  US  Marine  Corps  Air  StaKon  at  Cherry  Point,  NC.    With  a  Computer  Science  degree,  she  also  worked  for  the  US  Navy,  the  US  Army  Europe  in  Heidelberg,  Germany,  with  duKes  that  included  being  the  liaison  between  the  European  Command  and  NATO  and  the  Defense  LogisKcs  Agency  in  Richmond,  Virginia  and  Dayton,  Ohio.    Aper  38  years  as  a  DOD  civil  servant,  Nora  reKred  and  moved  to  Kissing  Camels  in  2005.    Aper  reKrement,  she  enjoyed  a  short  sKnt  with  the  David  Glass  Technology  Center  within  the  Headquarters  of  Walmart  in  Bentonville,  AR.    Currently,  Nora  is  the  President  of  AutomaKc  Technology  Spectrum,  LLC,  and  provides  consultaKon  services  dealing  with  all  facets  of  informaKon  technology.    She  enjoys  downhill  skiing,  cycling  and  is  a  PADI  cerKfied  SCUBA  diver.    Nora  is  a  member  of  the  Kissing  Camels  Women’s  Club,  Blazer  Ski  Club  and  Webmaster  for  Friendship  Force  Pikes  Peak  Region.    Her  volunteer  work  includes  the  Space  FoundaKon  and  the  US  Olympics  Training  Center.    Nora  has  a  daughter,  Devon  Hurst,  and  2  grandchildren,  Jessica  and  Hayden,  who  live  in  North  Carolina.      

Meet  New  Member,  Anne  Young  Previously  living  in  Colorado  Springs  in  1973-­‐75,  we  returned  in  1985  so  I  have  been  here  for  34  years.  In  the  past,  I  was  acKve  in  Meals  on  Wheels  and  drove  weekly  for  16  years.  I  am  on  the  Development  Board  of  NaKonal  Jewish  Health  in  Denver  and  and  very  acKve  in  Catholic  ChariKes  here  in  the  Springs.  Although  I  have  not  played  golf  for  several  years,  I  was  the  President  of  the  Nine  Hole  League  at  the  Air  Force  Academy.  I  spend  a  few  months  a  year  on  Maui  where  I  have  had  a  second  home  for  18  years.    I  have  been  a  widow  for  almost  12  years  and  about  4  years  ago  started  a  Monday  evening  dinner  group  with  a  few  of  my  widow  girlfriends.  It  has  grown  and  we  now  have  about  16  ladies  in  our  group.  Although  they  all  travel  extensively  as  I  do,  we  sKll  have  at  least  10  each  week.  I  have  auended  the  Colorado  Springs  Philharmonic  since  the  1980’s  and  have  enjoyed  trips  abroad  with  that  group  of  music  lovers.  And  I  am  looking  forward  to  meeKng  new  friends  of  music  in  PPOL!  Note  from  the  Board—we  are  grateful  to  Anne  for  her  generous  donaKon  to  Young  Voice  events  this  year  for  scholarships.  

Meet  New  Member,  Kim  Gunderson  Kim  Gunderson  is  a  MarkeKng  Client  Associate  at  Wells  Fargo  Advisors,  serving  the  offices  of  Deron  Hickman  and  Herman  Tiemens.    Kim  provides  concierge  client  services  and  coordinates  special  occasions  and  is  also  involved  with  community  outreach  for  the  Tiemens  FoundaKon,  where  she  assists  with  events  and  sponsorships.    Kim  has  been  serving  the  community  in  Colorado  Springs  for  over  30  years,  formerly  in  the  senior  services  industry.    She  gained  experience  in  both  community  relaKons  and  administraKon  prior  by  providing  senior  recreaKon  programming  for  the  City  of  Colorado  Springs.  Kim  has  served  as  a  volunteer  and  board  member  in  local  organizaKons,  including  the  Alzheimer’s  AssociaKon,  CU  Aging  Center  and  the  Senior  Resource  Council.    Kim  currently  splits  her  Kme  between  Colorado  Springs  and  a  more  relaxing  lifestyle  in  Summit  County.  

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PHOTOS  from  PPOL  March-­‐April  Programs  and  Special  Events  

March  6  Program  at  the  Carriage  House  Program:  Voice  and  Cello  Upliped  in  Glorious  Song  

featuring  Valerie  Nicolosi,  mezzo,  and  Pam  Chaddon,  cello  

Greeters,  Kathy  Winnick  &  Nancy  Daly  (seated)    with  Lee  Ann  Mjelde-­‐Mossey  

Cellist,  Pam  Chaddon,  with  Susan  Loring  

Carole  Harper,  Shirlee  Doughty,  Sally  Younge,  Sue  Anselmi,  and  Robert  Mossey  

Herman  Tiemens,  Kim  Gunderson,  and  Cherri  Disque  

 

Gloria  Wendt  and  Sally  Younge   Ingrid  Liurell,  Judy  and  Charles  Warren,  and  Jimmy  Snyder  

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More  Photos  from  March  6  Program  

 Dr.  Susan  Rae  Jensen  and  Tom  Trainer  

Barbara  Haywood,  MarK  Booth,    and  Connie  Raub  

Our  Program:  Pam  Chaddon,  cello,  and  Valerie  Nicolosi,  mezzo  

Lu  Benning,  Joanie  Huggins,  Deanna  Lyons,  and  Judy  Rogers  

Libby  Riuenberg  and  Victoria  Boswell  

Evelyn  Kwaak,  Susan  Loring,  and  Shirlee  Doughty  

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Photos  from  PPOL’s  40th  Anniversary  Ruby  CelebraKon          

Kim  Gunderson,  Herman  Tiemens,  and  Dr.  Susan  Rae  Jensen  

Joanie  Huggins,  Judy  Rogers,  Joan  Agee,  and  Lesly  &  Michael  Blend  

Carol  and  Jim  Montgomery   Venue  Hosts:  Dr.  Darryl  &  Terry  Thatcher  

Mark  Dempsey  and  MarK  Booth   Gwen  and  Don  Jenkins  

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The  PPOL  40th  Anniversary  CelebraKon  

       Linda  Johnson,  Sharon  King,  Annabel      Widney,  and  Sue  Anselmi  

Mike,  Solveig,  and  Pat  Olsen  

Julie  and  Bryan  Waus   Sally  and  Eric  Younge  

Dr.  Susan  Rae  Jensen  and  Tom  Trainer  

Greeters:  Connie  Joiner,  Nancy  Daly,  and  Lu  Benning  

Ruben  Manuel  and  Garry  Pasby  

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The  PPOL  40th  Anniversary  CelebraKon  

Mike  and  Elizabeth  Leslie     Robin  Tacke,  Tamara  Teske  Lenz,  and  Connie  Joiner  

Eva  Hailbronner,  Beuy  Schwartz,  and  Hedy  Ducharme  

Libby  Riuenberg  and  Nasit  Ari  

Cindy  Crater,  Rex  Kramer,  and  Mary  Koepp  

Garry  and  Nancy  Piuman  

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The  PPOL  40th  Anniversary  CelebraKon  

The  Program  

Jennifer  DeDomnici’s  performance  

The  appreciaKve  audience    Dan  Brink  and  Jennifer  

Jennifer  with  OTR  arKsKc  director,  MarKle  Rowland  

Don  Jenkins  with  Jennifer  

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Young  Voice  Events  

Young  Voice  Master  Class  with  Dan  Brink  and  Kate  Johnson    

Young  Voice  Concert  

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April  3  Career  Advancement  Concert  at  MacLaren  School    

Career  Advancement  Award  Winners:  ChrisKana  McMullen,  soprano  and  Griffin  Hogue  Tracy,  bass  

ChrisKana  and  Griffin  in  concert  with  Dan  Brink  

MarKle  Rowland  with  ChrisKana,  Griffin,  &  Dan  

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April  3  Career  Advancement  Concert  and  RecepKon  

Rex  Kramer,  Cindy  Crater,    Don  &  Ann  Jaeger  

Gloria  Wendt,  Connie  Joiner,  and  Victoria  Boswell  

Jane  Powell,  Elizabeth  Wieland,  and  Judy  Warren  

Helene  Knapp,  Sue  Anselmi,  and  MacLaren  School  director,  Joy  Oram  

Tom  Trainer  and  Evelyn  Kwaak   Elizabeth  Leslie  and  Lu  Benning  

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