MSOE Ensemble Showcase set for Feb. 18 and 19 at Marcus Center for Performing Arts
MSOE Music Programs present the Ensemble Showcase at the Marcus Center for Performing Arts’ Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, 929 N. Water St. Admission is free for both concerts. The MPAC requires attendees show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or proof of negative test within 72 hours of events for all patrons age 12 and above attending indoor performances. Children under 12 are allowed into MPAC with an adult that meets vaccination or negative testing requirements. Masks are required of all patrons ages 3 and older.
The Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18. The 13-piece symphony will perform selections from “House of Cards” and “Downton Abbey,” among others. The 18 voices in the choir will perform Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” “Let the River Run,” and more.
Saturday, Feb. 19 the Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble showcase begins at 3 p.m. Twenty-one members of the band will bring songs such as “Manhattan Adventure” and “With Honor and Valor” to the stage. The 20-piece Jazz Ensemble will perform favorites including “Freddie the Freeloader” and “I’m Still Standing.”
The talented musicians performing in the Ensemble Showcase include:
Symphony Orchestra
directed by Dr. Lev Ivanov
Violin: Carly Bazan, Lethyrian Cocilovo-Kozzi, Gavin Gabrish, Anika Nollendorfs, Nicholas Kaja
Cello: Olivia Rincon
Double Bass: Ian Fusick
Clarinet: Griffin Hill, Matthew Timm, Kenneth Watller
French Horn: Ben Klemp
Trombone: Dietrich Frayer
Tuba: Connor Schlick
Concert Choir
directed by Jonathan Kim
Sopranos: Alexandra Sturm, Anna DeBruine, Charlotte Rouleau, Hannah De Vries, Katherine Schommer
Altos: Kathryn Thompson, Laurel Wagner, Mackenzie Stewart, Maggie Spitzbarth, Olivia Bergmann, Rose Wakelin
Tenors: Jackson Rolando, Luke Kiecker, Malcolm Johnson, Thomas Even
Basses: Alexander R. Reid, Zachary Hatseras, Zachary Pasbrig
Concert Band
directed by Dana Legg
Flute: AJ Terlep
Oboe: Brenna Donovan
Clarinet: Wallace Watler
Alto Saxophone: Zachary DeMeyere, Ayush Patel
Tenor Saxophone: Jazz Molos
Baritone Saxophone: Ian Knudson
F Horn: Benjamin Lilienkamp
Trumpet: Zoe Rush, Danny Atkinson, John Kowalski, Matthew Williams
Trombone: Mitchell Hendricks, Aaron Bond, Luke Kiecher
Euphonium: Bryan Bernes, Asher Sprigler
Tuba: Connor Schlick
Percussion: Hoyt Leitzke, Mikhaella Tolentino, Mordi Kamenick
Jazz Ensemble
directed by Dave Bayles
Saxophones: Daniel Nimsgern – alto, Regan Strelow – alto, Eleazar Miranda – alto, Colby Branch – tenor, Hannah DeVries – tenor, Jazzee Molus – tenor, Ian Knudson – bari
Trombones: Mitchell Hendricks, Chris Wiemer, David Litton, Jonathan Paulick, Luke Kiecker
Tuba: Connor Schlick
Trumpets: Aidan Holcombe, Gabby Traver
Rhythm Section: Michael Caballero – piano, Mathew Timm – piano, Caleb Andreano – bass, Grayson Adams – guitar, Robi Roy – drums