Post on 31-Oct-2021
Robbinsdale Cooper High School Choirs
present the …
2013 Spring Concert Season
The Ninth Grade Choirs & Varsity Choir Tuesday, May 7th
7:00 pm
RCHS Auditorium
Bel Canto Choir & Concert Choir Thursday, May 9th
7:00 pm
RCHS Auditorium
Sheryl Brame & Jennifer Rowan, Directors
Jean Van Heel, Accompanist
Program for Tuesday, May 7th
Ninth Grade Choir
Wild Mountain Thyme (Traditional Irish Folk Song)…………………..…….Arr. by Jay Broeker
Safe & Sound (THE HUNGER GAMES)…………………………………….Arr. by Mark Brymer
Abigail Zieska & Eva Walters, soloists
Maggie Whitcomb, student accompanist
Mary Knudson, guitar
Rumour Has It/Someone Like You (Adele/GLEE Arrangement)……...Adapted by Mark Brymer Allison Merkl, Tiara Shockency, Emma Shine, Emily Bradley, & Sophia Pone, soloists
Treble Ensemble La Bella Pargoletta (Ah! Lovely Infant)…………………………….……...…Vincenzo Bell’Haver Ah, lovely infant charming, Darts from eyes so disarming,
Who has not felt love’s power, She sweetly laughs with rare grace,
And yet she does not fail to sense its value, Well aware of the weapon in her fair face.
Six Songs of Early Canada (British Columbian folk songs)…….……….Arr. by Donald Patiquin
VI. Savory, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme
What Is This Feeling? (from WICKED)………………………………….…Arr. by Roger Emerson
Between Two Lungs (Florence and the Machine)……………………………Arr. by Emma Shine
Madrigal Singers The Water is Wide (Traditional Folk Song)………………………………....Arr. By Renè Clausen
Ellie Hendrix, cello
The Way You do the Things You Do (The Temptations)…”Smokey” Robinson & Robert Rogers
Arr. by Mark Brymer
Madrigal & Chamber Singer Men Johnny Schmoker (Pennsylvania Dutch folk song)………………………....Arr. by James Rodde
Varsity Women’s Choir Turning Tables (Adele/GLEE Arrangement)……………………………...Adapted by Ed Lojeski Mariah Brunner, Manita Kelly, Portia Andor‐Neumiller, Malina Kabunuk, & Rayven Young, soloists
Bless the Broken Road (Rascal Flatts)……………………………….…...…....Arr. by Mark Brymer
Varsity Men’s Choir Down the Road……………………………………………………………………….....Natalie Sleeth
Song of Spring……………………………………………….………………...….…..Audrey Snyder
Varsity Choir Seasons of Love (from RENT)…………………………………………...…..Arr. By Roger Emerson Cheneya Thompson, Isaac Griffin‐Wiesner, & Bridgette James, soloists
Ninth Grade Choirs & Varsity Choir Fly/I Believe I Can Fly (Choral Mash‐Up from GLEE)……………......Adapted by Mark Brymer
David Yang, Michele Hanson, soloists
Cedric Holecek & Colin Esper, duet
Maya Bryant, Mikayla Holley, Emily Loken, Brienna Max, Nicole Schneider, Alice Wilsman, small ensemble
Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)…………………………………….…….Arr. by Mark Brymer Vanessa Lund, Kenya Mahone, Sharon Ouma, Sophia Pone, Ala’Dejha Stevens, Jarron Williams, dancers
Aliyah Boatman
Emily Bradley
Maya Bryant
Imagine Burge Majors
Jasmine Chaleunphone*
Kylie Christensen
Karissa Crofoot**
Tracy Cummings
McKenna Dale
Veneeta Danhoui
Sidney Davis
Amanda Driskill*
Alicia Eldridge
Tomeshia Grissom
Toneshia Grissom
Jessica Halverson
Michele Hansen*
Sydney Hansen
Terajae Hart
Alexis Henderson
Jenna Henderson
Kimberlyn Henry
Ashley Her**
Ahnadjah Hester
Amelia Heusinkveld
Mikayla Holley
Laura Jorgensen
Mary Knudson
Massa Konneh
Amanda Kornkven
Jane Kruskop*
Emily Loken
Cherelle Lucas
Amirah Mangum
Brienna Max**
Abigail Merkl
Allison Merkl
Cara Meyer*
Alissa Minikus
Jayla Montgomery
Tatum Moore
Eboni Nelson
Minh‐Uyen Nguyen
My‐Chi Nguyen
Sam Norman
Agnes Omwoyo
Sharon Ouma
Sophia Pone
Lilly Russell
Patience Sahr
Nicole Schneider
Amanda Schultz
Emma Shine*
Tiara Shockency
Merryn Skarphol
Ada Smith
Jodi Spencer
Ala’Dejha Stevens
Isabella Thoen
Chanel Thomas
Erika Tverberg
Laneate Vang
Sandra Vue**
Tayvionna Walker
Eva Walters
Shantill Ward
Maggie Whitcomb
Donyai Whitner
Deniesha Whittaker
Alice Wilsman
Melaney Wuollet
Sherry Xiong
Kalia Xiong*
Abigail Zieska
Varsity Choir Members—Sheryl Brame & Jennifer Rowan, Directors Rufus Addo
Maryon Ahler
Gianna Alberico
Juan Francisco Alvarez Gasca
Portia Andor‐Neumiller*
Victor Anzaldo
Timothy Bergman
Blake Berthiaume
Katie Bohler
Laurie Bohler
Destiny Brown
Shatorise Browning
Mariah Brunner
Larisa Brutskaya
Jake Chapman
Anwar Conley
Connor Couture
Dakota Crofoot
Zachary Croonquist*
Darrious Denson
Jordan Doege
Andrew Dubisar
Elizabeth Enge
Colin Esper
Nadeera Firmansyah*
Seah Fitzgerald
Andrew Fitzsimmons
Jhoseline Flores‐Castellanos
Hector Fofanah
Aladasha Franklin
Kaela Franklin‐McCaster
Teysia Gilbert
Daniel Goba*
Kyle Goldman
Rodolfo Gonzalez
Torri Green
Tessa Gregersen
Isaac Griffin‐Wiesner
Heaven Guerra
Christina Hall
Cedric Holecek
Bailey Hoppe
Kondeh Jalloh
Bridgette James
Benson Jefferson
Samantha Jensen**
Aerial Johnson
Svenja Jueptner*
Malina Kabunik
Cozette Kehoe*
Manita Kelly
Matthew Laumann
Der Lee
Promise Lempiainen
Damion Logue
Lochu Lor
Matthew Lor
Vanessa Lund
Nathaniel Lutmer
Jansoper Ly
Kenya Mahone
Danny Manivanh
Kristeen Mantilla
Daniel Marshall
Stephanie Matusovic
Angela McGrath**
Jachai McNeal
Sueanne McPherson
Katelyn Merchant**
Ryan Merriam
James Milliren
Jasmin Morton
Tarnue Morvan
Jakiyah Muhammad
Jared Nelson
Ryan Ohm
Jordan Papenfuss
Tiffanie Phangluangmalay
Hannah Phillips
Joseph Porter
Kelsey Post
Madhuri Prashad
Mitchel Rhodes
Lawah Robinson
Elizabeth Rohe
Amanda Ruddy*
Brandon Sandberg
Ana Sarmiento
Elijah Schmidtke
Dee Smith
Erica Spies
Bryanna Stabnow
Jerrell Stafford*
Samantha Stevens
Haley Sundquist
Austin Tellez
Mai Thao
Mary Thao
Cheneya Thompson
Joseph Thompson
Andrew Thurston
Malik Tray
Judy Vang
Tim Vang
Yinpy Vang
Ali Vue
Christy Walker
Autumn Warner
Keionna Watson
Aliyah Wells
Jokera White
Caitlin Whitney
Jarron Williams
Houa Xiong
Pouapheng Xiong
Chengpor Yang
Christopher Yang
David Yang
Foung Yang
Maichee Yang
Rayven Young
Bold=Treble Ensemble (Ninth Grade Choir) or Madrigal Singers (Varsity Choir)
*Denotes Choir Assistants Denotes Section Leaders
Ninth Grade Choir Members—Jennifer Rowan, Director
Program for Thursday, May 9th
Bel Canto Choir How Can I Keep from Singing? (Traditional Shaker Tune)…..…...……Arr. by Nancy Grundahl
On My Own (from LES MISÉRABLES)……………………………………...…Arr. by Ed Lojeski Emma Berg, soloist
When You Believe (from THE PRINCE OF EGYPT)……………………..Arr. by Audrey Snyder Yanketa Franklin, soloist
Homage…..…...……………………………………………………..…………….Z. Randall Stroope
Nakutakia Siku Njema! (A Travelers Guide to Swahili)……………………….…..Peter B. Emerson
Bel Canto Singers Gloria A Dios (Three Spanish Songs For Treble Chorus)………..…...……Arr. by Noé Sánchez La Vocabulario Di Musica…………………………………………………Arr. by Nancy Grundahl
Chamber Singers Three Madrigals About Music………………………………………..Arr. by Jerry Weseley Harris
1. Sing We, Dance We on the Green
2. All Through the Day
3. All Ye Who Music Love
You Are The New Day………………………………………………………….….……...John David
Arr. by Peter Night
Africa (Recorded by TOTO)…………………………….…………..…David Paich & Jeff Porcaro
Arr. by Roger Emerson
Concert Choir
Homeland (“Jupiter’s Theme” from The Planets)……………………….….Tune by Gustav Holst
Arr. by Z. Randall Stroope
Lux Aurumque (Latin)...………………………………………….…………………....Eric Whitacre Adrienne Barberg, Regina Mills, soloists
Ritmo (Latin‐style)………………………..…………………………………………….Dan Davison
Concert Choir, & Chamber Strings Circle of Life (from THE LION KING)………………………..….……………………….Elton John
Bel Canto Choir, Concert Choir, & Chamber Strings Viva La Vida (Coldplay)…………………………………...………….………Arr. by Mark Brymer
Senior Class Salute & Choir Go the Distance (from HERCULES)…………………………………...…………Arr. by Ed Lojeski
Bel Canto Choir, Concert Choir, & Alumni River in Judea……………………………………………………..……..…….Arr. by John Leavitt
Conducted by Kenneth Wicklund—Concert Choir Student Director
Bel Canto Choir Seniors
Varsity Choir Seniors
Concert Choir Seniors
Congratulations Class of 2013!
“Someday our dreams will take us to the heights we
wish to fly, for only we have the power
to make our dreams come true”
‐2013 Senior Class Motto‐
Concert Information…
*If you need to leave or return to the auditorium for any reason, please do so between musical selections.
As a courtesy to the performers, be sure to turn off all cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices.
*We ask that no flash pictures or recordings (video and audio) be taken during the concert, as it is distracting
for both the musicians and the audience. Students will be given the opportunity to purchase CDs of tonight’s
performance (the order blank is featured on the back page of the program). *Check out Ed’s TV (Comcast channel 22) for showings of the RCHS Spring Concerts. Go to www.rdale.org,
under the “Departments” tab, click on Marketing and Communications, then Ed’s TV for program scheduling.
Links to concert web casts are also available at www.rdale.org.
Special Thanks to… *Tonight’s stage decorations are on loan from Malmborg’s Garden Center located in Brooklyn Center.
We thank them for their support! Please note the Malmborg’s fundraiser insert in this program.
*Each year, Terri Woelfle tailors such beautiful performance attire for the Chamber Singers. We appreciate all
of her hard work to make them look so wonderful.
*We would like to extend our thanks to the Performing Arts Booster Organization. Their continued help,
dedication, and support of the Choral Program is very much appreciated! Special thanks to President Renae
Klimes, as well as Lisa Nisswandt and Jane Wicklund, our Choir Representatives.
*Parents and guardians, we appreciate your time, financial support and assistance throughout the year.
You and your students are vital to the program. We could not be successful without your help!
*On behalf of the RCHS Choral Program, we would like to thank the following people for their
generous contributions towards our robe campaign:
Anonymous * Phil & Cathy Augustinack * Howard & Mary Baker * Kristine Browers * Gregory Conn
Scott & Cara Croonquist * Willis & Noretta Croonquist * Marti & David Dickinson * Joseph & Wendy Eickhoff
Jean Ferguson * Robert J. Hauer‐Attorney at Law * Marie Kruskop * Denise Kurkowski * Vicky Mehrwerth
Patricia Meyer * David & Cindy Nelson * Lisa & Franz Nisswandt * Howard Schwartz * Danelle Sullivan
and Ruth York. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Special Acknowledgments…
Dr. Aldo Sicoli, Superintendent
Gayle Walkowiak, Lead Associate for Fine Arts
Molly Olson, Administrative Assistant, ESC
Michael Favor, RCHS Principal
Frank Herman, Assistant Principal
Jim Calhoun, Assistant Principal
Michael Sullivan, Assistant Principal
Mary James, RCHS Bands
Lucas Shogren, RCHS Orchestras
District 281 Fine Arts Staff
Chip Becklund, Auditorium Manager
Robbinsdale Cooper Staff and Faculty
Robbinsdale Cooper Custodial Staff
Robbinsdale Cooper Performing Arts Boosters
Robbinsdale Cooper Parents & Guardians
Robbinsdale Cooper Alumni
Jean Van Heel, Robbinsdale Accompanist
Doug Geston, Westmark Recording
District 281 Video Recording Services
District 281 Print Shop
Tim Belden, Piano Tuner
Deanna Loken, Parent Volunteer
Robbinsdale Cooper Voice Faculty
James Buxton
Becky Kleinsasser
Robbinsdale Area Schools has been selected as one of the “Best 100
Communities for Music Education” in the eighth annual survey of U.S.
school music programs by the American Music Conference (AMC).
The selection process included considerations of such programmatic elements
as funding, enrollment, student to teacher ratios, music class participation,
instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and private
music lesson participation.
Amanda Halek (11) will be a member of
the 2013‐2014 MMEA All‐State Mixed
Choir. She will participate in a week
long camp this summer and will
perform at the MMEA Mid‐Winter
Convention in February 2014.
Andrew Swartchick (11) will be a member
of the 2013‐2014 MMEA All‐State Men’s
Choir. He will participate in a week long
camp this summer and will perform at the
MMEA Mid‐Winter Convention in
February 2014.
Congratulations to...
The Concert Choir was invited to participate in the 2013 Gustavus Oratorio Festival on April 16th at Gustavus Adolphus College.
They were one of three MN high schools selected to perform as a solo choir as well as participate in the Festival Massed Choir.
The Bel Canto Choir and Chamber Strings (along with Armstrong’s Cantori Choir and Chamber Strings) performed at the
MN Music Educator’s Association Mid‐Winter Clinic on February 15th. These Robbinsdale ensembles were
chosen through a competitive, state‐wide audition to appear on this year’s Convention Program.
Lucas Ray (12) was one of two RCHS recipients of the MSHSL AAA Award (for excellence in
Academics, Arts, and Athletics). At RCHS, Lucas participates in cross country, swimming, lacrosse,
Marching Band, Quiz Bowl, NHS, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Strings, NHS, Concert Choir and
Chamber Singers, all while maintaining a 3.0 GPA or above!
The Bel Canto and Concert Choirs competed in the Region 6AA State Large Group Contest (hosted by RCHS on
March 11th). Both choirs received superior ratings, which is the highest honor choirs can receive!
On April 18th, 40 participants performed in the Region 6AA State Solo & Ensemble Contest. Twenty‐five
soloists earned a superior rating and eight soloists received an excellent rating. Four vocal duets earned superior
ratings, while two vocal trios earned excellent ratings. Chamber Singers and Bel Canto Singers earned superior
ratings as well.
Upcoming Cooper Music Events & Performances…
May 9th—7:00 pm May 21st—7:00 pm Bel Canto Choir & Concert Choir Spring Concert Orchestra Concert
RCHS Auditorium RCHS Auditorium
May 12th through May 18th May 23rd—7:00 pm Malmborg’s Garden Sale Fundraiser Music Awards Night—RCHS Auditorium
*Flyers have been inserted in the programs! *Reception to follow in the Cafeteria
June 6th—7:00 pm RCHS Graduation
*Choir Seniors, Concert Choir Men, & Band Members perform
For the health and safety of our students and visitors, Robbinsdale Area Schools wants to remind you that tobacco use of any
kind is strictly prohibited in school buildings and on school grounds. Thank you for your support.
2013 RCHS Spring Choir Concerts—CD Order
The 2013 Cooper High School Spring Choral Concerts are being
professionally recorded by WESTMARK Productions. You may
use this form to order high‐quality CDs of the performances.
Name___________________________________
Please state quantity you wish to order:
_______May 7th Concert CD(s) @ $13.00
_______May 9th Concert CD(s) @ $13.00
You may pay by cash or check, but please make checks
payable to WESTMARK.
Payment must accompany your order.
Questions? Call 763.504.8544
Return your order with payment to your directors by
Friday, May 17th
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