The University Singers, Treble Choir, and UW Glee Club present “Building Belonging," an eclectic program of music from around the world, folk tunes, and arrangements of popular music standards.
Program
UW SINGS: BUILDING BELONGING
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON CHOIRS
GLEE CLUB
Evan Norberg and Tyler Todd Kimmel, conductors
Dominico Reyes, piano
The Star-Spangled Banner: arr. Craig Courtney
The Road Home: Stephen Paulus
Timshel: arr. Tyler Todd Kimmel
Charlie Dawson, guitar
Home: arr. Alan Billingsley
Charlie Dawson, guitar
The Warrior: J Reese Norris
Ryan Mauery, djembe, Charlie Dawson, bass drum
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UNIVERSITY SINGERS
Cee Adamson and Scott Fikse, conductors
Dominico Reyes, piano
True Colors: arr. Matthew Brown
Soloists: Maximilian Kim, Kaillah Selvaretnam, Ximena Munoz Ramos, Shreya Sumanth, Samantha Grover, Kayleigh Coll, Angelica Wu
Katherine Lee, piano
Hail, Holy Queen from Sister Act: arr. Marc Shaiman
Solo: Jenny Speelmon
You Will Be Found from Dear Evan Hansen: arr. Mac Huff
Soloists: Madi Berglund, Gage Santa Cruz, Kayleigh Coll, Sarah Nelligan, Aiden Maynard, Samantha Grover
Cole Siegrist, piano
To a Friend: Giselle Wyers
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TREBLE CHOIR
Larke Witten and Anjali Chudasama, conductors
Dominico Reyes, piano
Hoj hura hoj: Otmar Matcha
Soloists: Vivi Ochoa, Sami Huang, Haley Westberg
Raagi Thandheera: arr. Sheena Phillips and Smitha Vishveshwara
Tyler Todd Kimmel, percussion
Stabat Mater: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
String Quintet: Terri Ji, Caleb Andersen, violin, Kamil Tarnawczyk, viola, Jonas Chen, cello, Beau Wood, bass
Flight: Craig Carnelia/ arr. Ryan Murphy
String Quintet
*The McKenna Blessing: Rick Asher
*Premiere
String Quartet
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COMBINED CHOIRS
Cee Adamson, conductor
Dominico Reyes, piano
Joyful, Joyful from Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit: arr. Roger Emerson
Soloists: Katelyn Wales, Michele Batzaya, Anusha Saha, Adrian Wong-Cascante
GLEE CLUBEzra Acevedo Alex Beck Christian C'Stranne Victor Canard-Duchene Anais Capik Hannah Carpenter Guanyan Chen Scott Hager Praveer Jain Paul Johns Reid Lauzon Vanessa Link Milena Matthews Ryan Maurey Avi Mittal Gavin Morrow Joseph Youchuan Qian Tobias Rangel Guillen Hai Shen Cole Siegrist Jackie Smith Carmela Stewart Miles Thomas Alex Trias Toby Weng Austin Zhang Adrian Wong-Cascante TREBLE CHOIRReina Lee Alaniz Claire Megumi Atkinson Jueun Baek Camille Chloe Berger Matilde Bois Alisha Bose Ella Bouker Kendall Braschler Elizabeth Brown Taylor Burbacher Grace Callahan Isamar Chavez Louisa Chen Hayley Chu Isabella Flores Berlin Gharst Gina Goble Jelena Gonzalez Camila Gress Sophia Halgren Rachel Hall Sophie Hall Sammi Huang Caroline Hunter AJ Illuri Elodie Jacque Takoda Jessen AJ Johnson Kourtney Bre Nae Jones-Kendrix Sydney Jordan Keerat Kaur Hanxi/Alice Ke Maddie Keating Anna Korlova Tharu Lansakaranayake Catalina Lemus Youtianjie Li Yichen Liang Milena Matthews Iris Miller Sherman Catinca Mosley Emily Mutterspaugh Faith Nehren Vivi Ochoa Delaney Orzol Mia Pardini Olive Perrish Jocelle Nhu-Y Pham Emily Pinneo Amas Poon Esther Prabahkar Ella Ramos-O'Neill Amelia Rich Ava Robertson Lola Rogin Anusha Saha Malia Dawn Schomaker Prisilla Shih Tanvi Sivakumar Jackie Smith Cassie Smith Sofila Song Eugenie Suen Coco Tang Alex Trias Kylie Veteran Sofia Vierra Anna Vu Jiayi Wei Haley Westberg Magnolia Wood Ariel Xia Fangzhou/Luna Xie Wenyi Xu Huangyi Xu Rita Yang Yuhan Zhang Vandy Zhang Simone Zhao UNIVERSITY SINGERSAnne Alesandrini Julienne Asuncion June Belisle Madi Berglund Ekaterina Bogdanova Tanner Carton Matteo Chhunkeo Kayleigh Coll Samantha Corcoran Maelynn Danke Catherine De Bettencourt Annie Denton Samantha Grover Zoya Hill-Sargizi Oliver Hoppe Sanskriti Joshi Maximilian Kim Katherine Lee Theodore Lin Andrew Liu Susu Liu Shichen (Luke) Lu Samantha Maertens Kyla Marshall Aidan Maynard Joshua McCue Ximena Munoz Ramos Alif Nasrin Sarah Nelligan Jadyn Nguyen Lester Quitoriano Gage Santa Cruz Kaillah Selvaretnam Cole Siegrist Jenny Speelmon Shreya Sumanth Phyllicia Tjandra Alex Trias Katelyn Wales Angelica Wu Bo-Cheng (Eric) Wu Yomna Zakaria Albert Zhong |
Biographies
In the distinguished sphere of classical music, Cee E. Adamson (she/they/Mx.) stands as a beacon of versatility and excellence, seamlessly weaving together her roles as an opera singer, voice teacher, choral director, arts administrator, and student affairs practitioner with grace and passion.
As a mezzo-soprano, Cee occupies a fluid place as an operatic talent, capable of treading the beguiling and liminal space between the countertenor and mezzo-soprano, and her vocal versatility has been well showcased in roles as Oberon in Benjamin Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Giulio Cesare in Handel's Giulio Cesare, The Sorceress in Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, and tragic and comic roles from Mercedes in Carmen to Florence Pike in Albert Herring. Cee was also requested to appear as a featured supernumerary in Glimmerglass Opera’s production of Philip Glass’s Orphée.
A relentless pursuit of artistic growth and expression has marked her journey as an opera singer. From her early days honing her craft in conservatories to gracing international stages, Cee has consistently captivated audiences with her powerful performances and nuanced interpretations. Moreover, she brings a profound authenticity to each character she embodies, leaving audiences spellbound in her wake.
As a choral educator, Mx. Adamson assumes the role of a visionary choral director whose leadership has transformed vocal ensembles into beacons of musical excellence. Cee is known for her meticulous attention to vocal technique and ensemble precision and her ability to cultivate a deep emotional connection within her choirs, resulting in authentic performances that resonate deeply with audiences and performers alike.
But Mx. Adamson's talents extend far beyond the realm of performance. As an arts administrator, she is a driving force behind the scenes, working tirelessly to cultivate the next generation of artists and administrators alike. Her roles in higher education and student affairs have provided her with a platform to inspire and mentor aspiring musicians, instilling within them a passion for the arts and a commitment to excellence that will resonate throughout their careers. Whether advocating for the importance of arts education, spearheading innovative programming, or fostering meaningful collaborations within the arts community, Cee is dedicated to ensuring that the transformative power of music continues to enrich lives for generations to come.
Throughout her journey, Cee has remained steadfast in her dedication to the power of music to uplift, inspire, and unite. Her contributions to the world of classical music, both as a performer and as a mentor, serve as a testament to her unwavering commitment to artistic excellence and her profound belief in the transformative potential of the arts.
Cee is completing the Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance at the University of Washington, where she studies with Dr. Carrie Shaw and is undertaking Choral Conducting as a secondary proficiency area with Geoffrey Boers and Giselle Wyers. Before the University of Washington, Cee studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (UK), where she earned the Master of Music and the Master of Performance degrees and was designated a Guildhall Artist. Her other education includes coursework towards the MBA in Leadership & Legal Studies from Northern Kentucky University, the Advanced Artist Diploma and Master of Music from Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University, and undergraduate degrees in music, theatre arts, accounting, and management from Franklin Pierce University.
Anjali is an alumna of the Masters of Music in Choral Conducting program. Before moving to Seattle, she was an active performer and conductor in the Southern California and Chicagoland areas, particularly centered in the intersection between music education, choral music, and community music making.
Anjali completed her Bachelor of Music Education from Wheaton College where she studied with John William Trotter and Mary Hopper. She served as the Honors Conductor for the Concert Choir for two years as a creative and musical leader for many unorthodox projects such as: FEAST - an interactive exploration of the Shabbat dinner through the musical, theatrical, visual, and culinary arts; Singing the Reformation - the premier of a semi-staged concert-length compilation of Michael Praetorius' poly-choral works; and, The Big Sing - a project of community building through choral music which included hundreds of "non-musician" singers and participants. Following graduation, she was invited back to serve as a guest conductor to continue her work in choral improvisation and audience engagement with the Concert Choir through projects such as the WCC Chicago Weekend, which included multiple performances and engagements throughout Chicago from homeless shelters to churches, and to continue the Concert Choir's dedication to singing, teaching, and learning in the Sheridan Correctional Center.
An educator by trade and by heart, Anjali has taught Choir, Music History and Appreciation, and Music from Different Cultures in classrooms with students of all ages from K-5, to middle school and high school, to a community treble choir in the Chicagoland area, striving to utilize a student-centered and equity-based pedagogical approach. She has also performed as an active Mezzo-Soprano soloist, chamber musician, and symphonic chorister to feed her love of the vocal instrument, and teaches voice lessons to students of all ages. Anjali is grateful for the opportunities she has had to learn from master conductors such as Jerry Blackstone, Bruce Chamberlain, Simon Carrington, Geoffrey Boers, Giselle Wyers, John William Trotter, and Mary Hopper, and to sing under and absorb knowledge from many others, notably Rodney Eichenberger and John Nelson. She hopes to utilize the wisdom and experience learned from her students and teachers to help expand the tradition of choral music to reach populations and transform individuals beyond the scope of the concert hall.
Scott Fikse is a first-year doctoral conducting student at the University of Washington as well as a vocalist, choral clinician, and vocal coach. Currently he serves as the assistant conductor of the University of Washington Chorale, sings as a choral scholar with the St. Mark’s Compline Choir, and has served as a TA or co-instructor for choral methods, music history, and conducting as a UW graduate appointee. He is also a regular contributor to the American Choral Directors Association monthly Choral Journal magazine.
Scott moved to Seattle from Honolulu in 2022, where he directed the music program at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu and created the church’s popular “First Mondays” and “Jazz Journey” concert series. Under his direction the LCH choirs prepared over 200 works each year, ranging from chant, Renaissance polyphony, and Baroque works to modern masters.He also served as director of the Honolulu Chorale and artistic director of Early Music Hawaii, where he continues to serve as board president and conductor. Scott recently returned from a summer abroad that included conducting the University of Washington Chorale in eastern Europe and a pilgrimage to England with the Seattle-based Compline Choir, singing while in residence at St. Alban’s, St. Paul’s London, and Canterbury cathedrals.
Tyler Todd Kimmel is a third year doctor of musical arts student in choral conducting at the University of Washington. He was born and raised in Seattle, where he currently works as a collaborative performing artist and educator.
Passionate about music and theater, he has sought opportunities to maintain both mediums as a director of performing arts at Seattle Christian School, where he runs the secondary choir and theater departments. He also works with local professional and youth theater companies in their production and education departments, and works as a freelance actor and musician. As a composer, he has written several chamber pieces and solo works, two musicals, three film scores, and premiered incidental music for two plays at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. He is also an avid arranger, continually re-visioning and adapting works for his secondary and church choirs, and runs a voice and piano studio in south Seattle.
Before moving back to Seattle, Tyler served on the adjunct music faculty at Pepperdine University, where he was an assistant conductor of the orchestra, conductor for musical theater, theory tutor and vocal coach. While pursuing his masters degree at Florida International University (FIU), he served as an undergraduate composition teacher, and as an assistant conductor for the FIU Symphony under international conductor, Gzregorz Nowak.
Tyler is a member of the National Association for Music Educators and the American Choral Directors Association. He is passionate about performing arts education for secondary students, and loves hiking, running, skiing, and watching hockey.
Evan has extensive knowledge in both classical and jazz styles, having been part of top notch ensembles in both community and school groups; Edmonds Community College’s Soundsation, Seattle Children’s Choir, Central Washington University’s Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz 1, and Seattle based Choral Arts Northwest just to name a few. In the professional arena, Evan is a sought after bass/baritone soloist and has performed as a guest for many local community and school groups for major works, such as René Clausen’s Memorial, Handel’s Messiah, Faure’s Requiem, Mozart’s Vespers, and more.
Through inspiration and guidance by the great arrangers of the Pacific Northwest such as Vijay Singh, Kirk Marcy, and Kelly Kunz, Evan has been arranging his own jazz standards and compositions since 2003 with a steady stream of charts for his own ensembles. More notably, his arrangement of Love You Madly was premiered at the National American Choral Directors Association Conference in Chicago in 2011.
During the pandemic, Evan formed his own LLC called Envision Studios with business partner Daniel Schreiner. The goal was to help build virtual content for music teachers throughout the US to support their regular online rehearsals, projects, and virtual performances. Envision supported upwards of 40 school teachers in over 100 projects throughout the pandemic, bringing quality music programs to people's homes, enriching 'classroom' learning, and instilling confidence, recording, and musical skills to students across the country.