El 10 de febrero de 2015 a las 4:00 p.m. en el Teatro Bertita y Guillermo L. Martínez, Sala Anthony “Junior” Soto del Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico.
Entrada gratis.
Información: Oficina de Admisiones (787) 751-0160, (787) 751-0160 ext. 260, http://cmpr.edu/actividades
CANTARE OF THE U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND
Cantare is a vocal ensemble comprised of classically trained Soldier
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Musicians from the Soldiers’ Chorus. Through educational outreach and public chamber recitals, this ensemble is committed to performing opera and song for new audiences. These versatile musicians, all highly regarded performers in their field, strive to bring fresh characterizations and a dramatic flair to their spirited performances.
Sergeant First Class Rose Ryon, soprano, is a native of Southern New Jersey and now resides in Hanover, PA with her husband and two children. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University as a vocal performance major. Before joining The Soldiers’ Chorus, she served as a broadcast journalist and featured soloist with the 10th Mountain Division Band. Opera roles include Countess (Marriage of Figaro), First Lady (Magic Flute), Cunegonda (Candide), Adele (Die Fledermaus), Casilda (Gondoliers), Madame Euterpova (Help, Help, the Globolinks!) and Cookie (Talk Opera). SFC Ryon was selected as talent winner in both the Miss New Jersey and Miss West Virginia Scholarship Pageants. She currently studies voice with Jorge Alzadon.
Staff Sergeant Teresa Alzadon, soprano, earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Tennessee as a Knoxville Opera Studio artist. Originally from Auburn, Washington, SSG Alzadon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music and theatre arts from the University of Puget Sound. She has performed with Opera in the Ozarks, New York Opera Studio, Knoxville Opera, and Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Opera roles include Violetta (La Traviata), Anna Maurrant (Street Scene), the Governess (The Turn of the Screw), Despina (Così fan Tutte), and title roles in The Merry Widow and Dido and Aeneas. She was the recipient of an Encouragement Award from the Metropolitan Opera National Council.
Staff Sergeant Meghan Pilar Whittier, soprano, is from Herndon, Virginia, and earned a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting and a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from George Mason University. Prior to joining The U.S. Army Field Band, she taught choral and instrumental music in private high schools for several years in the Diocese of Arlington, and was an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University’s School of Music. SSG Whittier performed a recital in July of 2013 at the American Embassy in Madrid, Spain.
SSG Katherine Dulweber, alto, obtained her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in vocal performance from Baylor and Boston Universities, respectively, studying voice with Dr. Robert Best and Ms. Penelope Bitzas. As a young artist at Seagle Music Colony, performed in operas, music theatre and outreach programs. Her recital credits include the alto solos in Handel’s Dixit Dominus, Mozart’s Requiem and an original work by Boston composer, Richard J. Clark. She performs in annual Christmas recitals with friends and colleagues in her hometown of Longview, Texas. In her spare time, SSG Dulweber loves singing at church and exploring Maryland with her newly adopted hound dog, Indy!
Staff Sergeant Jeremy Cady, tenor, hails from North Branch, Minnesota. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Kentucky, where he also received his Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees. Before joining the Soldiers’ Chorus in November 2009, SSG Cady appeared as apprentice artist and guest artist with Central City Opera, Minnesota Opera, the Minnesota Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, the Lexington Philharmonic, and the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre. While an apprentice with the Minnesota Opera during the 2003-04 season, SSG Cady was a Midwest Regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. SSG Cady loves spending all of his free time with his wife and three beautiful little girls.
Staff Sergeant Benjamin Hilgert, tenor, most recently performed principal operatic roles with Baltimore Concert Opera, Theater Goerlitz in Germany, Lyric Opera Kansas City, Central City Opera, Cedar Rapids Opera, and the Aspen Music Festival. SSG Hilgert earned his Master of Music degree from Chicago College of Performing Arts and his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Indianapolis.
Sergeant First Class Samuel Chung, baritone, earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Shenandoah University. He is the founder of the vocal ensemble Cantare and is one of the designated national anthem singers for the Soldiers’ Chorus. He has performed with Washington National Opera, the Wolf Trap Opera Company, the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, the Fairfax Choral Society, and the Washington Korean Symphony Orchestra.
Sergeant First Class Mark Huseth, bass-baritone, has performed principal roles with Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Utah Opera, Opera Omaha, and Shreveport Opera. He has been a solo artist with National Symphony Orchestra and Columbus, Charlotte, Nashville, Kentucky, and Utah Symphony orchestras. A Kansas native, his educational credits include a Master of Music Degree from University of Missouri – Kansas City, a Bachelor of Music Degree from Benedictine College, and post-graduate studies at the University of Kentucky. He has been a member of the Soldiers’ Chorus since 2005.
Staff Sergeant Darren Lael, piano, is originally from Hickory, North Carolina. Prior to joining the Army Field Band, SSG Lael was the keyboardist and conductor for touring productions of Grease!, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Godspell, Oklahoma, and The Full Monty. He has also served as a faculty accompanist at Elon University and Grand Valley State University. SSG Lael holds degrees from the University of Maryland and the North Carolina School of the Arts.
CANTARE OF THE U.S. ARMY FIELD BAND
Cantare is a vocal ensemble comprised of classically trained Soldier
–
Musicians from the Soldiers’ Chorus. Through educational outreach and public chamber recitals, this ensemble is committed to performing opera and song for new audiences. These versatile musicians, all highly regarded performers in their field, strive to bring fresh characterizations and a dramatic flair to their spirited performances.
Sergeant First Class Rose Ryon, soprano, is a native of Southern New Jersey and now resides in Hanover, PA with her husband and two children. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University as a vocal performance major. Before joining The Soldiers’ Chorus, she served as a broadcast journalist and featured soloist with the 10th Mountain Division Band. Opera roles include Countess (Marriage of Figaro), First Lady (Magic Flute), Cunegonda (Candide), Adele (Die Fledermaus), Casilda (Gondoliers), Madame Euterpova (Help, Help, the Globolinks!) and Cookie (Talk Opera). SFC Ryon was selected as talent winner in both the Miss New Jersey and Miss West Virginia Scholarship Pageants. She currently studies voice with Jorge Alzadon.
Staff Sergeant Teresa Alzadon, soprano, earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Tennessee as a Knoxville Opera Studio artist. Originally from Auburn, Washington, SSG Alzadon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music and theatre arts from the University of Puget Sound. She has performed with Opera in the Ozarks, New York Opera Studio, Knoxville Opera, and Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Opera roles include Violetta (La Traviata), Anna Maurrant (Street Scene), the Governess (The Turn of the Screw), Despina (Così fan Tutte), and title roles in The Merry Widow and Dido and Aeneas. She was the recipient of an Encouragement Award from the Metropolitan Opera National Council.
Staff Sergeant Meghan Pilar Whittier, soprano, is from Herndon, Virginia, and earned a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting and a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from George Mason University. Prior to joining The U.S. Army Field Band, she taught choral and instrumental music in private high schools for several years in the Diocese of Arlington, and was an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University’s School of Music. SSG Whittier performed a recital in July of 2013 at the American Embassy in Madrid, Spain.
SSG Katherine Dulweber, alto, obtained her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in vocal performance from Baylor and Boston Universities, respectively, studying voice with Dr. Robert Best and Ms. Penelope Bitzas. As a young artist at Seagle Music Colony, performed in operas, music theatre and outreach programs. Her recital credits include the alto solos in Handel’s Dixit Dominus, Mozart’s Requiem and an original work by Boston composer, Richard J. Clark. She performs in annual Christmas recitals with friends and colleagues in her hometown of Longview, Texas. In her spare time, SSG Dulweber loves singing at church and exploring Maryland with her newly adopted hound dog, Indy!
Staff Sergeant Jeremy Cady, tenor, hails from North Branch, Minnesota. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Kentucky, where he also received his Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees. Before joining the Soldiers’ Chorus in November 2009, SSG Cady appeared as apprentice artist and guest artist with Central City Opera, Minnesota Opera, the Minnesota Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera, the Lexington Philharmonic, and the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre. While an apprentice with the Minnesota Opera during the 2003-04 season, SSG Cady was a Midwest Regional finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. SSG Cady loves spending all of his free time with his wife and three beautiful little girls.
Staff Sergeant Benjamin Hilgert, tenor, most recently performed principal operatic roles with Baltimore Concert Opera, Theater Goerlitz in Germany, Lyric Opera Kansas City, Central City Opera, Cedar Rapids Opera, and the Aspen Music Festival. SSG Hilgert earned his Master of Music degree from Chicago College of Performing Arts and his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Indianapolis.
Sergeant First Class Samuel Chung, baritone, earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Shenandoah University. He is the founder of the vocal ensemble Cantare and is one of the designated national anthem singers for the Soldiers’ Chorus. He has performed with Washington National Opera, the Wolf Trap Opera Company, the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, the Fairfax Choral Society, and the Washington Korean Symphony Orchestra.
Sergeant First Class Mark Huseth, bass-baritone, has performed principal roles with Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Utah Opera, Opera Omaha, and Shreveport Opera. He has been a solo artist with National Symphony Orchestra and Columbus, Charlotte, Nashville, Kentucky, and Utah Symphony orchestras. A Kansas native, his educational credits include a Master of Music Degree from University of Missouri – Kansas City, a Bachelor of Music Degree from Benedictine College, and post-graduate studies at the University of Kentucky. He has been a member of the Soldiers’ Chorus since 2005.
Staff Sergeant Darren Lael, piano, is originally from Hickory, North Carolina. Prior to joining the Army Field Band, SSG Lael was the keyboardist and conductor for touring productions of Grease!, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Godspell, Oklahoma, and The Full Monty. He has also served as a faculty accompanist at Elon University and Grand Valley State University. SSG Lael holds degrees from the University of Maryland and the North Carolina School of the Arts.
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