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October 2000 Volume 23 Number 5 |
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October 2000 Volume 23 Number 5 |
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AMCA OFFICERS President Joe Love 1st Vice President (Vacant) 2nd Vice President Norm Goodling 3rd Vice President & Historian Robert Esko Treasurer Norb Lehmann Executive Secretary William Bates Past President Richard Harrison Legal Counsel Paul M. Hassett, Jr. Common Repertoire & Reviewer Don Crouch Music Contest Chair Harry Learoyd Scholarship Chair Tom Rayner Promotional Items Norm Goodling Meeting Coordinator Jim Egan Chorister Editor Dan Plunkett |
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SCHOLARSHIP ISSUE
Giles TomkinsLester Axdahl Scholarship Award Giles Tomkins is this year's winner of the Lester Axdahl Award valued at $800. Giles is entering his Junior year at the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto. In addition to the many past awards that Giles has attained in his music career thus far, he was selected this summer to participate in the Oberlin College Summer music program in Casalmaggiore, Italy, working with international musicians, while studying and performing the title role in the Mozart opera "Don Giovanni" as well as playing Bartolo in "The Marriage of Figaro". These three and a half weeks proved to be an incredible experience for Giles. In addition to his various choir commitments, in which he is often the featured soloist, Giles was a featured soloist at the Queensmen of Toronto Male Chorus annual Christmas concerts and, in the spring, performed at an invitational concert hosted by the Queensmen. Last fall, Giles was also privileged to be a guest soloist with the prestigious Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Vocal music has been the focal point of my life and I plan to continue both studying and performing this wonderful art form. Giles is proudly sponsored by the Queensmen of Toronto Male Chorus. This is Giles' second AMCA scholarship. Quotations from our winners This past year has been a lot of work, and I'm sure it will continue to be like this for the rest of my college life. I am prepared to face any challenges thrown at me with enthusiasm and determination. Katie Butler I am planning to be a missionary and minister with music, or concentrate on music within the church. Ultimately, I want to use my musical abilities to glorify God and bring others to Him. Karen Pinkney After studying all the fundamentals of music I will apply to the Opera School. After which I plan to enter the world of opera. I've checked all the road maps and I am going the right way. Leah Gordon Music and singing are the only aspects of my life that can completely lift me up. Nathaniel Voelker 
Katie ButlerKatie Butler is entering her sophomore year in the music program at Viterbo College. In the beginning of her Freshman year at Viterbo, Katie was accepted in both the Concert Choir and the Show Choir, an accomplishment attained by very few freshmen, and performed in many performances held by both choirs throughout this past year. As a result of her sincere interest and love for music theatre, Katie is now a double major focusing on music performance and music theatre. This summer she hoped to work in a music theatre company. Katie is proudly sponsored by the Minneapolis Knights of Columbus Male Choir.. This is Katie's second ($500) AMCA scholarship.
Nathaniel Voelker(picture not available) Nathaniel Voelker is entering his Freshman year at The Eastman School of Music, majoring in voice performance. This past year Nate completed his high school studies at the Interlochen Arts Academy, Michigan, where he excelled in both his academic as well as artistic studies. In addition to serving as tenor section leader, he enjoyed many opportunities to perform as soloist with the choirs and in the opera workshop. He studied with all the conductors on campus and conducted major ensembles in studio and concert settings with great success. In his final year Nate served as Assistant Conductor of the Academy Choir and Chamber Singers, and as a Theory Tutor. His long term goals include graduate studies in both voice and conducting. Nate is proudly sponsored by the Flint Male Chorus and this is his first ($500) AMCA scholarship. 
Karen PinkneyKaren Pinkney is a Sophomore at Penscola Christian College. Karen is a multi-talented musician. In her first year of college she has continued in her vocal instruction program, accompanied (piano) fellow vocalists, participated in a strings program learning to play the cello, and played the clarinet in the college band/orchestra. One of Karen's faculty members stated that she was a leader in my Vocal Instruction class, and that Karen was honestly THE favoured accompanist in the class. This summer Karen was singing in an ensemble at the Bill Rice Ranch in Murfreesbo, Tennessee. Karen is proudly sponsored by the Mansfield Men's Chorus. This is Karen's second ($500) AMCA scholarship. 
Leah GordonLeah Gordon is a Freshman at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto. In the past Leah has established herself as a wonderfully talented musician in her high school's Integrated Arts Program performing in various vocal ensembles. Last year her contributions as an ensemble member and solist in the choir led to an invitation to MusicFest Canada, where they received a gold medal standing. Leah is active ly involved in her community, often performing as a featured solist. This past Spring, Leah performed as feature soloist at the Kawartha Male Chorus (her proud sponsors) concert. Each time she performs, people are stunned by her musical abilities. Leah also placed first in her category at Ontario Music Festival Provincial Competitions, similar accomplishments attained by Leah over the past two years. More Information on the Web Site You may look for more information about our winners (current and past on the AMCA Web Site. At the site, you will also find application forms and information for choruses on sponsorship reponsibilities. The Chorister congratulates the winners of this year's scholarships and commends the sponsoring choruses and the Scholarship committee for their hard and rewarding work. WHAT CAN WE DO TO SUPPORT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND?Support our program through your financial contributions.. Donations collected at each District and International Sing are the major revenues for the Fund. The next time the hat is passed at your District Sing please remember the importance of your donation. If we received $5.00 from each member we would be able to increase the financial support to the many deserving young musicians who apply for consideration. You might also consider Memorial Gifts, Recognition for years of service to choruses, collections at special concerts, Bequests to the AMCA Scholarship Fund, and making it part of your chorus' annual budget. Donations may be sent to our AMCA Treasurer, Norbert Lehmann, 3119 Leslie Lane, Eau Claire, WI 49001. Please include a brief note explaining the reason for the donation. You might also state whether you wish this donation to be recognized in the Chorister. Last year over 400 applications were sent to interested persons/colleges across the United States and Canada. Unfortunately only about one fifth of these prospective candidates lived in the areas in which our AMCA choruses are located. Please make the program known in your community. Consider informing your local community newspaper of this important public service made available by AMCA to Undergraduate Music students. Tom Rayner Chair on behalf of the Scholarship Committee EIGHT IMPORTANT STEPS FOR CHORUSES
Have you ever wondered what our former scholarship winners have been up to? Why not visit our web site and look up information on past winners. If you are aware of some information about past winners that you think we should all know please inform Dave Thomas, AMCA web manager. WE ARE THANKFUL
Thanksgiving is a unique American celebration which originated with the American pilgrims who wanted to thank God for a good year and it brought together people from two cultures (European and Native). Take time out and think of all you have to be thankful for and sing zestfully to express that thanks Dan Plunkett, Editor NEXT MONTH IN THE CHORISTER
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