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Mansfield UniversityFALL 2015 Department of Music

The Mansfield University Brass Band (Dr. Nathan Rinnert, musical director) completed a tremendously

successful trip to the North American Brass Band Championships in Fort Wayne, IN in March 2015. The band competed in the 3rd section of the contest and came home with the 2nd-place trophy, missing the championship by the narrowest of margins (3-tenths of a point out of a possible 300!). The test-piece (performed by all competing bands) for the 3rd section was Peter Graham’s Dancing in the Park. The band also performed William Rimmer’s The Cossack and Malcolm Arnold’s Little Suite for Brass as their “own choice” pieces. Dylan Krall (tenor horn) and Marissa Pattison (euphonium) each participated, with great reviews and scores, in the solo portion

of the contest. The band was equally well-represented in the small ensemble portion of the contest by a

brass quintet, a tuba-euphonium quartet, and a percussion trio.

In preparation for the contest, the band presented a concert at Avon Lake High School, just west of Cleveland, OH. Former trumpet professor, Dr. Michael Galloway (now residing in the Cleveland area) was instrumental in setting up this concert. He, and his wife, Kay, were also generous enough to host the 30-piece band in their home for a reception following the concert.

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MU Brass Band Success at Nabba Contest

Dr. Nathan Rinnert, Musical Director

FACULTY EMERTI:

*Grace Steadman (faculty 1921-39)

*Bert Francis 1940-74, Wind Ensemble, Trumpet, Chair

*Christine Lewis 1946-70, Voice

*Florence Borkey 1946-74, Keyboard, Eurhythmics

John Doyle, 1947-79, Piano, Music Appreciation

John Baynes, 1947-79, Brass, Music Ed., Chair

*Benjamin Husted, 1950-71, Chair, Theory, Clarinet, Chorus

*John Little 1950-86, Piano, Composition

*Helen Henry 1955-75, Horn, Music Ed

*Eugene Jones 1956-83, Vocal Choral, Piano, History

*Jack Wilcox 1956-88, Voice, Mansfieldians, Musicals

*Sylvester Schmitz 1959-74, Chair

*William Goode 1962-88, Piano, Intro to Music

Angeline Schmid, 1962-90, Piano

Wayne Rusk, 1963-96, Piano, Theory, Organ

Charles Wunderlich, 1964-98, Music History

Marjorie Kemper, 1965-88, Music Ed, Piano Class, Harp

Richard Kemper, 1965-88, Double Reeds, Music Ed

Joyce Wunderlich, 1965-97, Music Ed, Chair

*Irwin Borodkin 1966-85, Cello/Bass, Orchestra

*David Dick 1966-87, Voice, Choral, Conducting

Donald Stanley, 1966-91, Wind Ensemble, Low Brass, Chair

*Edwin Zdzinski 1966-91, Violin, Orchestra, Chair

Konrad Owens, 1966-04, Clarinet, Business, Keyboard, Tech

Katherine Dyck, 1967-87, Voice, Chorus, Diction

Richard Talbot, 1967-91, Bands, Percussion, Merchandising

Kent Hill, 1967-95, Piano, Organ, Theory, Eurhythmics, Chair

John Monaghan, 1969-97, Flute, Music Ed, Theory

*Ed Brown 1971-98, Piano, Theory

David Borsheim, 1973-04, French Horn, Theory, Comp.

Elizabeth Grovenstein, 1978-07, Music Therapy

Jean-Anne Teal, 1991-2008, Voice

Steve McEuen, 1977-2013, Trombone/Euphonium

Michael Galloway, 1980-2013, Trumpet, Jazz

Kenneth Sarch, 1995-2013, Violin, Viola, String Ensembles

* deceased

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September25 Fri, 7:30 PM $Prism Concert26 Sat, 7:30 PM $Prism Concert

October9 Fri, 7:30 PM $Prism11 Sun, 2:30 PM Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert 11 Sun, 7:30 PM OcTUBAfest 23 Fri, 7:30 PM Jazz Ensemble and Mansfieldians Concert 25 Sun, 2:30 PM Choral Collage30-31 Friday-Saturday ACDA-PA Fall Conference, (Concert Choir at Susquehanna University)

November 1 Sun, 3:00 PM Concert Choir @ Cathedral Basilica (Philadelphia, PA) 1 Sun, 7:00 PM Octoboefest 6 Fri, All Day Young Men’s Choral Festival 12 Thurs,10:00 PM Opera, The Consul: Gian Carlo Menotti 13 Fri, 7:30 PM Opera, The Consul: Gian Carlo Menotti 14 Sat, 7:30 PM Opera, The Consul: Gian Carlo Menotti 15 Sun, 1:00 PM Saxophone Studio Recital in 163 15 Sun, 2:30 PM Opera, The Consul: Gian Carlo Menotti 16 Mon, 7:30 PM Percussion Ensemble Concert22 Sun, 2:30 PM Concert Wind Ensemble & Symphony Orchestra Concert

23 Mon, 7:30 PM Student Composer’s Recital22-23 Sunday-Monday * Guest Artist-Rob Fisher29 Sun, 7:30 PM Jazz Ensemble Concert30 Mon, 7:30 PM Brass Band Concert

December4 Fri, 7:30 PM $Holiday Concert, O Wondrous Mystery 5 Sat, 7:30 PM $Holiday Concert, O Wondrous Mystery 6 Sun, 2:30 PM $Holiday Concert, O Wondrous Mystery 10 Thurs, 6:30 PM Chamber Singers Holiday Dinner Concert: Penn Wells

* (Additional information on Rob Fisher) Rob Fisher is a Broadway musical director and American music historian. He arranged the Gershwin score for an American in Paris and holds the grammy for the Chicago album. He is coming to work with our students as a guest artist for November 22-23.

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Visit www2.mansfield.edu/camps/music-camps/index.cfm for more information.

The Mountie Sound Machine is being re-invented for the 2015-16 Men’s & Women’s home basketball games. The new band will consist primarily of saxophones (quartets of soprano, alto, tenor, & bari) from Joe Murphy’s studio, drum-set, and voices. The goal is to decrease the number of students in the core ensemble (to minimize conflicts between game schedules and academic/ensemble commitments) and to increase the audience participation in form of sing-a-long vocals (more Wooly Bully & Hey, Baby!). The music department and saxophone studio is excited about the possibilities of creating something truly unique and exciting!

Alumni of the basketball pep band are encouraged to

attend a Mountie Sound Machine Reunion at the men’s & women’s games against Kutztown on Saturday, February 20, 2015. The full alumni band will rehearse in Butler Music Center at 10:00am. The women’s game is scheduled for a 1:00pm tip-off, followed by the men’s game at 3:00pm. Lunch and event t-shirts will be available. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some old friends, support MU Athletics, and welcome Kutztown men’s basketball coach Bernie Driscoll back to his favorite PSAC gymnasium! (see http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/mc-division-ii-college-basketball-toughest-road-gyms-0227-20150226-story.html for the story).

More information on this event will be available mid-

fall 2015. Check (and “Like”!) the “Mansfield University Music Department” Facebook site for updates.

Mansfield Music Alumni Alive and Well!

Terry Ochs ‘76Keeping in touch with friends and colleagues after

college is always a challenge; that roommate or best

friend down the hall now lives across the country, the

fellowship with fraternity/sorority brothers and sisters

fades as the years after graduation accumulate, those

wonderful performances, trips, and tours become

distant, yet remain fond memories, and friends taken

away from us all too soon. These are the thoughts we

hold dear as we remember the best years of our life at

Mansfield University, and reuniting with our friends

brings a smile to everyone and allows us all to connect

with our past and reconnect with the current version

of our college friends.

In Eastern Pennsylvania distance and a full

calendar keep many of us from visiting Mansfield for

alumni events, so in 2000 several of us got together to

share lunch, a beer or two, and entertain each other

with the memories of our days at Mansfield. It was so

much fun that we continued scheduling reunions and

simplified the process by creating events in Facebook

and inviting every music alumni we could find to join

us, gradually growing the number of invitations as

more alumni became

aware of what we were

doing.

Since we started

meeting we have been

joined by a wide variety of alumni coming from

Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Allentown, Scranton,

Binghamton, NY, and other locations too numerous

to mention. We have met in Downingtown,

Hershey, Harrisburg, Quakertown, Adamstown

and Allentown to offer some variety of location and

accommodate those traveling greater distances.

On Saturday, May 16, 2015 our latest and largest

group of alumni gathered at Fegely’s Brew Works

in Allentown, PA and a great time was had by all.

We even had the pleasure of being joined by one of

the current music staff joining us for the first time;

Christine Fish Moulton, Associate Professor of Flute

at Mansfield University for the past eleven years, was

able to stop by and meet everyone.

We generally schedule an event in the spring

before Memorial Day weekend and another in the

fall before Thanksgiving. We are looking to involve

as many people as possible, so anyone interested in

joining in on the fun can contact me either through

Facebook or email at tkochs@comcast.net and

I’ll see you are added to the invitation list for the

next event. Tentatively, the next event will occur on

either November 14 or 21, 2015 and a location has

yet to be determined. Mansfield University music

alumni in Eastern Pennsylvania are alive and well and

look forward to seeing more friends at our next event.

Next Alumni Event: either

November 14 or 21, 2015

New Basketball Band

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Mansfield Music Alumni Allentown Reunion

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Endowed Scholarships g i v en by o r f o r FACULTYEndowed Scholarships given by or for ALUMNI & given by or for FRIENDS

Grace and MarGaret SteadMan MuSic ScholarShipEstablished by Margaret, Grace’s daughter.Grace was music faculty and department chair from 1921-1939. John BayneS award Given by John Baynes, 1940 MU graduate and MU music faculty from 1947-1979, including Music Department chair from 1966-75.

david dick award The award is given to “an outstanding junior in Music Ed or Performance for their senior year. Must have superior performing and/or conducting ability”. This award is given in memory of Mr. David Dick, music faculty member from 1966 until he died suddenly at Christmas 1987.

BertraM FranciS ScholarShipBert Francis was music faculty from 1940-74, and continued to live in Mansfield until his death in 2004. This scholarship wasestablished by Bertram Francis’ four childrenin honor of his dedication to the music department at Mansfield University. The children, Lois Bush ‘59, Jean Cloos ‘59, Kathleen Gearinger ‘64, and Wayne Francis ‘71, are all MU alumni. In 1953 Mr. Francis founded the Concert Wind Ensemble, at that time only the second such ensemble in the nation.

dr. Michael Galloway ScholarShip Dr. Galloway taught at MU from 1980-2013. He taught trumpet, jazz ensemble, improvisation, Jazz Arranging, Jazz History, music theory, orchestration, and Symphonic Band over the course of his career.

ed Brown award This award is given in memory of Mr. Ed Brown, music theory faculty member 1971-98. It goes to a rising junior who had thehighest grade average in thefour-semester music theory sequence.

chriStine lewiS MuSic ScholarShipChristine Lewis taught at Mansfield University from 1946-70.

Jack wilcox award This award is given in memory of long-term music faculty member Jack Wilcox (taught voice, theater, and Mansfieldians from 1956-88).

euGene JoneS award Established by his sister Helen Jones, given in memory of Eugene Jones, voice professor and choral director from 1956-1983. He taught voice, piano, chorus, and history, and lived in Mansfield until his death in 1997. He served in the Army between 1940-45. After returning from the war he continued is study at Oberlin, Julliard, and Eastman.

richard and doriS talBotMuSic ScholarShipRichard Talbot was music faculty from 1967-91 and the director of the Mountie Marching Band from 71-80. Under his direction the band toured England twice. Mr. Talbot, a percussionist in the Navy before coming to MU, was also instrumental in beginning a Music Business degree, and Jazz Ensemble with faculty instruction.

Mr. richard keMper Was a MU music faculty member from 1965-88. He taught oboe, bassoon, and music ed courses, and performed on bassoon. He and his wife, Marjorie (also music faculty member) live in the Pittsburgh area. Kurt Hider is a former student of Mr. Kemper’s (oboist). They decided to endow this fund jointly.

iSaBel ochSner choral accoMpanyinG ScholarShip Isabel Ochsner (1913-2005) was the mother of Dr. Peggy Dettwiler (music faculty 1990-present). This scholarship was established by Drs. Dettwiler and Jürgen Thym. Isabel Ochsner shared her many talents and interests with her many piano and organ students and served as pipe organist for 37 years at Trinity United Methodist Church in Freeport, Illinois.

Michael and peGGy lane MuSic ScholarShipEstablished by Dr. Lane, a former Provost at Mansfield. They both sang in Festival Chorus for several years. dr. nancy coolidGe award Established by Dr. Coolidge, a former Dean at Mansfield. She sang in Festival Chorus for several years, still lives in Mansfield, and often attends concerts.

Joe and SuSan Mcconnell Have been long-time supporters of Mansfield Music. Joe’s career was selling insurance in Ithaca NY, but always maintained a farm just 5 miles from Mansfield. When he retired they moved to the farm. Joe played French horn in wind ensemble when we were short probably 15 years ago, and he played piano in jazz band when needed. Joe and Susan established this scholarship in honor of their daughter, Louise, who died in the prime of her life from breast cancer probably 30 years ago. Susan died in 2013, and Joe lives in a long-term care facility downstate, he’s in his 90s.

Bernice (Bea) klinGaMan Was the ultimate music teacher. While learning the Kodaly method she introduced the philosophy to all the areas and we developed the SMILE program (Sensory Motor Integrated Learning Experience). With the assistance of classroom teaching staff, SMILE became a pre-reading program with the arts contributing daily to child development. Bea served as Elementary Curricular Chairperson for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. Her expertise and teaching style was in demand locally and nationally as a clinician.

ole Bull (1810-1880) One of Norway’s most famous musicians (a violinist and composer). He visited the US many times, with great success and purchased land in Potter County. Inez Bull (1920-2010) was a descendant of Ole, and a pianist at Julliard. The Spunky Norwegian Foundation is dedicated to carry on the legacy of Ole & Inez Bull, through music festivals and scholarships (Ole, string; & Inez, piano)

howard and olynda chaFFee SMith award This award is given by long-time supporters of Mansfield University and the music department. Howard Smith has been a member of the MU Council of Trustees and Mrs. Olynda Smith is an MU grad (’57) krueScher ScholarShipS Established in 1984 by Jean Kreuscher (MU 1906), was one of the first music scholarships at Mansfield University

richard and eSther purviS cook ScholarShipGiven by Richard (MU ’54) and Esther (MU ’53). Mrs. Cook was a music major. They still live in Elmira NY.

ada Mae Saxton (‘MU ’53) is a member of the MU Council of Trustees. Her daughter, Judy (MU ’86) is probably one of our most successful graduates (trumpet). Ada Mae established this award many years ago to help support music students.

rhoda Bartell MuSic ScholarShipThe award is given to a double reed player. This award is given (by her parents) in memory of Rhoda Bartell (1948-67), a bassoon major in the class of 1968, who died before she was able to finish her degree.

roBert GaroFalo (MU ’60) went on to a long and distinguished conducting career in the music department at Catholic University in Washington D.C.

ll lee MuSic ScholarShipLew (MU ’61) and Linda (MU ’62) Lee. Lew is a long-serving member on the MU Council of Trustees, they both have been on several Concert Choir European Tours.

alexander Sidorowicz ScholarShip Alex (MU ’69, clarinet) was Dean of Fine Arts at Towson University when he was killed in a car accident in 1996. The scholarship was established by his widow Ruth so that his name will forever be associated with his alma mater and his love for music.

MrS. carla SteBBinSHas many connections to Mansfield. She was married to music faculty member David Dick until he died in 1987; after that she worked in the MU development office; and she also conducted the Mansfield Men’s Chorus for a number of years. The Mansfield Men’s Chorus established this award in her honor when she retired as their director and moved to Corning.

richard Swartz award Founded in memory of Richard Swartz (‘81), a bassoon major, the award is given to an outstanding double reed major.

carl ruck MuSic ScholarShip ($400 applied to next year’s bill). Carl Ruck (MU ’80) was a piano and organ major. He went on to a long and distinguished career in Washington DC as an educational advisor.

kathryn Mcinroy SMith (1905) and alice SMith Bailey (1932) ScholarShipEstablished by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Arden D. Smith in honor of his mother and sister, both music majors at Mansfield.

dean and elizaBeth phillipS ScholarShipGiven by their daughter Sara (‘74).

We wish to thank our loyal supporters for making dreams come true.For more information visit us at www.mansfield.edu/support-mu or contact the Foundation at 570-662-4852.

For 157 years, students have been coming to Mansfield University with big dreams. Alumni, faculty, staff and friends have been helping make those dreams a reality. Whether an alumna/us, student, parent, or friend, you have a stake in Mansfield’s future. That future is quite literally determined by loyal supporters who, year after year, provide the financial basis to assist students in achieving their dream of quality education.

Whether you wish to make an annual gift to support your department or scholarships at MU, a major/capital gift, establish an endowment or a planned gift, the professional staff at Mansfield University Foundation will guide you through the rewarding process of becoming an MU benefactor. Every single donor, no matter the size of gift, helps to transform MU students into the next generation of successful MU alumni around the world.

Foundation funds (not endowed)

Music Department Music Scholarship

Steinway Fund

Music

Scholarships

Music Scholarshipsare essential in

recruiting talented

students. Competition

for students requires

significant investment

and renewable

awards. There have

been many funds

established since the

first music scholarship

in 1984 (Kruescher

scholarships). Please

consider contributing

to an existing fund,

establishing a new one,

or giving to the general

Music Scholarship

Account.

John Bender (MU’69) Passed.

Horn Club Participated in the 2015 Horn Workshop The Student Run Organization, Steadman Studio

Natalie True

ATTENTION CONCERT CHOIR ALUMNI

Alumni Basketball Band Information

For more information, contactPeggy Dettwiler at pdettwil@mansfield.edu

It is with great sadness to report that Mrs. Katie Brennan died on June 25. Wife of Adam Brennan, and mother of Max, Ian, and Maggie will be greatly missed.

Dr. Nancy Boston retired from Mansfield after 27 years, and has moved back home to Wisconsin.

Dr. Sheryl Monkelien has been awarded a sabbatical for summers 2016 and 2017. She will spend eight weeks each summer in Edinburgh, Scotland studying with Scottish jazz educators, presenting vocal jazz workshops, and attending both the Edinburgh and Glasgow Jazz Festivals. At the end of the sabbatical in summer 2017, the hope is to take an Alumni MU Jazz Ensemble and Mansfieldians on a tour of Scotland, led by Monkelien and Michael Galloway. If any alums are interested and would like more information about the Scotland tour, please contact smonkeli@mansfield.edu. While in Scotland, Monkelien also plans to do some research into her Scottish heritage.

Dr. Eun-Joo Kwak is the new piano professor replacing Dr. Nancy Boston. She’s an internationally admired concert artist whose performances have led her to Europe, Russia, Asia, and throughout the United States, appearing at Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts in Chicago, American Landmark Festival in New York, Taipei National Recital Hall in Taiwan, and Seoul Arts Center in Korea. Winner of top prizes in prestigious competitions such as the Samick Piano Competition in Korea, International Beethoven Sonata Competition in Memphis, and Tokyo International Piano Duo Competition in Japan, she is also a recipient of the Scholarship of the Korean Embassy of the United States in Washington, D.C. and the Performing and Creative Artists Award from the Liberace Foundation in Las Vegas. A highly acclaimed concerto soloist, Kwak has performed with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Chamber Orchestra, KBS Symphony Orchestra of Korea, and many others. Her performances have been broadcast by KBS-FM in Korea, WFMT-Chicago, Christian Radio of Taiwan, and Wisconsin Public Radio, and recordings are available on the Northwestern Press, the Vienna Modern Masters labels, and Naxos Music Library. A sought-after clinician and adjudicator, she has given lectures and master classes in many music schools in the US, Asia, and Europe, and has judged for piano competitions in the US and abroad, including the PianoArts National Competition, the Music Teachers National Association’s national competition finals, and the International Smetana Piano competition in the Czech Republic. Dr. Kwak earned her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Seoul National University in Korea, Master of Music from Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University, and Doctor of Music from Northwestern University.

Dr. Andrew Walters music composition Pan Imparts Form to Primal Matter was performed at the 2015 Society for Electoacoustic Music in the United States National Convention at Virigina Tech University in Blacksburg, VA on March 28, 2015. In July of 2015, Dr. Walters was also part of the Mid Missouri Composers Symposium at the Osage Arts Center in Belle, MO. He was one of 11 composers that took part in a residency that included community outreach and presentations about the composer’s music.

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Dr. Alissa Rose Welcomes Baby Nathan

John Bender (MU ’69), of Mountain Top, passed away in March 2015 at his residence.

He worked in the Mount Carmel School District for several years before moving to Mountain Top and taking a position in the Crestwood School District as an instrumental music teacher. John held that position for 29 years and was also the high school’s band director. He recently was an instructor at the Bogusko Music Studio.

The Mansfield University Horn Club participated in the 2015 Southeast Horn Workshop at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Students participated in masterclasses and competitions, and had the opportunity to visit many vendors and instrument and music dealers. Horn professor Rebecca Dodson-Webster was invited to perform, and to be the lead judge in the collegiate solo competition.

The student run organization, Steadman Studios, has been recording several groups from the Mansfield University community. The groups Sky Transit and Tiny Thoughts, winners of Steadman Studios’ first talent show competition, are recording their first songs in the studio. The studio also was used to record the Mansfield University Concert Wind Ensemble, the Mansfield University Concert Choir, the

Mansfield University Festival Chorus, and the Mansfield University Symphony Orchestra.

Members from Steadman Studios went to the 2015 LAUNCH conference in Lancaster, PA. The conference gave Music Technology and Music Business students a unique opportunity to meet music industry professionals through various panels and workshops.

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John was a member of the Wyoming Valley Presbyterian Church in Wilkes-Barre, performed with the Reading Buccaneers Bugle Corps, was a certified tournament of bands judge for 30 years and was an avid railroad enthusiast.

Natalie True (’02, ’05; violin/piano) is loving life in New Orleans! She owns her own health coaching business and works around the city as a music director/conduc-tor. She also teaches choir part-time at a local elementary school. Email Natalie for help with your health and fitness goals!

Alumni of the basketball pep band are encouraged to attend a Mountie Sound Machine Reunion at the men’s & women’s games against Kutztown on Saturday, February 20, 2015. The full alumni band will rehearse in Butler Music Center at 10:00am. The women’s game is scheduled for a 1:00pm tip-off, followed by the men’s game at 3:00pm. Lunch and event t-shirts will be available. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some old friends, support MU Athletics, and welcome Kutztown men’s basketball coach Bernie Driscoll back to his favorite PSAC gymnasium!

Three horn graduates will be attending prestigious graduate programs pursuing horn performance degrees this fall. They are Diana Allan (Mannes), Tom Fish (Louisiana State University), and Sara Petokas (Eastman School of Music).

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FACULTY:Joseph Murphy 1987 Saxophone, Assist. Chair, Chair 1996-02Young Kim 1988 VoiceSusan Laib 1989 Double ReedsPeggy Dettwiler 1990 Dir. of Choral Activities, ConductingAdam Brennan 1995 Dir. of Bands, Conducting, Chair 2002-08

Sheryl Monkelien 2001 Music Ed., Vocal Jazz, Musical Theater Nathan Rinnert 2003 Asst. Dir. of Bands, Tuba, Music Education, Chair 2014-presentConrad Alexander 2004 PercussionChristine Moulton 2004 Flute, Piano ClassRebecca Dodson-Webster 2005 French Horn, Music HistoryAndrew Walters 2007 Music Theory/ Technology/CompositionJeffrey Jacobsen 2008 Orchestra, Low Strings, Music Education Alissa Rose 2008 VoiceTodd Ranney 2009 VoiceEric Carlin 2011 GuitarRebecca Ciabattari 2012 Trombone/EuphoniumZachary Sweet 2013 CelloHyeri Choi 2014 Violin/ViolaRichard MacDowell 2014 ClarinetJeff Stempien 2015 TrumpetEun-Joo Kwak 2015 Piano

FaCulty News alumni News

Nathan Rae Shanchuk

Dr. Peggy Dettwiler gave a two-day choral workshop as a part of Carnegie Hall’s Music Education series. On Friday, she presented sessions to New York City school choral directors for the Department of Education and on Saturday, she presented a clinic with the Wadleigh Secondary School Choir from Harlem under the direction of Kimberly Walton for the attendees of the Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute. In May, Peggy returned to NYC to work with the Harlem choir once more as well as another choir from Francis Lewis High School in Queens, NY, under the direction of Ejona Gmermeni.

In July, Peggy revived the high school choral camp, which included this year students also interested in strings and piano study. Jeff Jacobsen and Todd Ranney joined in leading the week’s activities for 20 students from Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio. Students seemed happy and hopeful that the camp will take place again next year!

Dr. Alissa Rose, her husband John Shanchuk, and Erik (age 4) welcome their new family member, Nathan Rae Shanchuk, born on June 1, 2015.

The 50th Concert Choir Reunion will be held on the Mansfield University campus on Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st of 2016!

Return to Mansfield University and celebrate the great50-year history of singing led by the esteemed Mansfield University Concert Choir!

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