Robert Morris University’s Performing Arts Spring Showcase

April 13, 2013

Thank you for attending tonight’s Spring Performing Arts Show-case. This performance is not only a showcase of the finest musical tal-ents at Robert Morris University; it is a collection of exuberant bursts of camaraderie, despair, and joy. The students at Robert Morris are deeply passionate about performing. To them, making music goes beyond a physical activity or hobby. Rather, performing music enables a much-needed release from the stress of coursework, family dynamics, and com-ing of age.

The first “Act” consists of a wide range of performances of songs selected by each ensemble. Act II is the first of many performances of Broadway musicals at Robert Morris University. “Les Misérables” is presented tonight in a semi-staged concert format, without dialogue or characterizations as seen in the movie or stage production. Stage direc-tion is by Gary Baker, and choreography by our show choir leaders. The singers were asked during our rehearsal retreat to relate the story and lyr-ics of “Les Misérables” to an aspect of their life, and the responses were truly amazing. The growth of these students has been vastly greater than simply musical development. Every individual on the stage has his or her story to tell you, a story of comfort, grief, loss, victory, or heartbreak. It is my deep hope that you can hear their story, as well as feel it from their performance.

Enjoy the show.

A NOTE FROM THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT:

JAZZ BAND

The Blues Walk Clifford Brown, Soloists: Chris Inthaly, tenor sax; Graham Polen, alto sax arr. Paul Murtha Mood Indigo Duke Ellington, Soloists: Chris Inthaly, tenor sax; Lorin Jackson, trumpet arr. Vince Gassi

Straight No Chaser Thelonius Monk, Soloists: Jose Soto, trumpet; Miranda Deuter, flute; arr. Patrick Keelan Lorin Jackson, trumpet; Kyle Ashley, bass; Chris Jacobs, drums

Cantaloupe Island Herbie Hanccock, Soloists: Jose Soto, trumpet; Larry Larys, guitar, arr. Mike Kamuf Chris Jacobs, drums

STATE STREET SINGERS

Pretender arr. Jeremy Landig I Feel Better / Somebody I Used to Know arr. Jeremy Landig Waiting for the End / E.T. arr. Mike Robertson RMU COLOR GUARD

“Look at Me Now” Competition Show from NBC’s “SMASH” Choreography: Gina DiSalvo - Flag, Blake Whitmore - Weapons, Carmen Young & Gary Baker - Dance Solos: Song 1: Gina DiSalvo - Dance/Flag, Blake Whitmore - Sabre Song 2: Gina DiSalvo & Gary Baker - Swing Feature Song 3: Gary Baker as Joe DiMaggio & Devon Serrato as Marilyn Monroe Song 4: Gina DiSalvo & Gary Baker - Swing Feature, Janelle Greenup - Short Flag

ACT I

GOLDTONES

Hold Me, Rock Me Brian Tate Over The Rainbow arr. Roger Emerson Sing Me to Heaven Daniel Gawthrop Higher Ground arr. Kirby Shaw

RMU DRUMLINE

Cadence Sequench Too Smooth, Clark, State Street Eagle Street #eagleswag, Caribbean, and Groovealicious.

MIXED VARIATIONS

Some Nights arr. Rob Cavender All You Need is Love arr. Alan Billingsley

STATE STREET SINGERS

Selections from Les Misérables: “Who Am I” - Gary Baker

“At the End of the Day” – State Street Singers

“I Dreamed a Dream” – Gina DiSalvo

“Castle on a Cloud” – Crystal Conde

“Do You Hear the People Sing” – Walter Wallace

“Stars” – Robb Cavender and Austin Kuchar

“Red & Black / Empty Chairs” – Mixed Variations

“In My Life” – Carmen Young

INTERMISSION

ACT II

“A Heart Full of Love” – Caitlyn Dabbs, Andrew Dicksen, and Gina DiSalvo

“Little Fall of Rain” – Gary Baker and Neuman Savage “The Confrontation” – Andrew Dicksen and Austin Kuchar “On My Own” – Dominique Hardwrick “Bring Hime Home” – Jesus Balladares “Finale” – Sabrina Bartosz, Ashley Fluckers, Josh Maglasang “One Day More” – Mitchell Craft, Ashley Fluckers, Oladapo Odusanya, Caitlyn Dabbs ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS STAFF

Patrick Keelan, Drumline & Jazz Band Coordinator Michael Zaremba, Performing Arts Coordinator Bill Taussig, Assistant Instrumental Music Coordinator Betsy Malm, Dean of Athletic Admissions Caitlyn Dabbs, Graduate Assistant – Choir and Recruitment Krista Selvey, Graduate Assistant – Color Guard

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Tina Jacklin and Jeremy Landig Greg Johnson and Quinlan & Fabish Music Gerry Keane and the Harold Washington Library Rental Staff Betsy Malm and the RMU Athletics Admissions Team Ron Schumaker and Custom Mailing Service Megan Smith Eggert and the Deparment of Athletics Thomas Deuter Gina DiSalvo Mr. Dapo Odusanya Comfort Pro’s Lee Insulation

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Good Luck tonight!!

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