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Joe Busuito, Conductor, Joe Busuito

School of Music Graduate Recitals

JOE BUSUITO, Conductor with the University Symphonic Band.

Joe Busuito is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in conducting, studying with Dr. Scott Boerma. Joe received his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University.

Dana Fall, Piano, Dana Fall

School of Music Graduate Recitals

DANA FALL, Piano

Dana Fall is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance, studying with Prof. Lori Sims. Dana received her bachelor’s degree from Cornerstone University.

Robert Medd, Trombone, Robert Medd

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ROBERT MEDD, Trombone
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by James Yuhas, Trumpet Jennifer Kempe, Horn

Robert Medd is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance, studying with Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger. Robert received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa.

Carmen Ritchie, Flute, Carmen Ritchie

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• CARMEN RITCHIE, Flute
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by Maria Vallejo, Flute

Carmen Ritchie is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance, studying with Dr. Martha Councell-Vargas. Carmen received her bachelor’s degree from Bethel College.

Dave Van Haren, Drums, Dave Van Haren

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• DAVE VAN HAREN, Drums
• assisted by Elliot Bild, Trumpet Dan Willenberg, Piano and Keyboards Mike Horrigan, Bass

Dave Van Haren is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in jazz studies, studying with Prof. Keith Hall. Dave received his bachelor’s degree from Albion College.

Jeremy Larson, Horn, Jeremy Larson

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JEREMY LARSON, Horn
• Tina Gorter, Piano
• assisted by JIMMY YUHAS HORN QUARTET Kirstie Keill, Horn Nicole Vanden Bosch, Horn Jennifer Kempe, Horn

Jeremy Larson is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance, studying with Dr. Lin Foulk. Jeremy received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University.

Ray Bazz, Trumpet, Ray Bazz

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• RAY BAZZ, Trumpet
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by the GRADUATE BRASS QUINTET Gregory Blakeman, Trumpet Jeremy Larson, Horn Leland Matsumura, Trombone Chance Trottman-Huiet, Tuba

Ray Bazz is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance and studying with Prof. Scott Thornburg. He received his bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College and Conservatory.

Amanda Bistolfo, Conductor, Amanda Bistolfo

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• AMANDA BISTOLFO, Conductor
• Collegium Musicum Singers
• Collegiate Singers
• Instrumental Ensemble

Michelle Bessemer, Violin, Michelle Bessemer

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• MICHELLE BESSEMER, Violin
• Susan Wiersma Uchimura, Piano
• assisted by Irina Kagan, Violin

Dan Willenberg, Piano And Keyboards, Dan Willenberg

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• DAN WILLENBERG, Piano and Keyboards
• assisted by Elliot Bild, Trumpet and Flugelhorn Lasse Grunewald, Reeds and Electronics Mike Horrigan, Bass Jordan Otto, Drums
• with special guest Elijah Curry, Vocals

Dan Willenberg is a student in the Artist Diploma Program from Chesterfield majoring in jazz performance. He studies with Prof. Jeremy Siskind.

Chance Trottman-Huiet, Tuba, Chance Trottman-Huiet

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• CHANCE TROTTMAN-HUIET, Tuba
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by the GRADUATE BRASS QUINTET Ray Bazz, Trumpet Greg Blakeman, Trumpet Jeremy Larson, Horn Leland Matsumura, Trombone

Chance Trottman-Huiet is a candidate for the Master of Music degree majoring in performance and studying with Dr. Jacob Cameron. He received his bachelor’s degree from DePauw University.

James Yuhas, Trumpet, James Yuhas

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JAMES YUHAS, Trumpet
• assisted by Helen Lukan, Piano Jeremy Larson, Piano Jennifer Kempe, Horn Robert Medd, Trombone

James Yuhas is a graduate student from Lincoln Park majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Scott Thornburg.

Jordan Hamilton, Cello, Jordan Hamilton

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JORDAN HAMILTON, Cello
• Susan Wiersma Uchimura, Piano

Jordan Hamilton is a graduate student from Upper Marlboro, Md. majoring in performance. He studies with Prof. Bruce Uchimura.

Anibal J. Hernández, Trombone, Anibal J. Hernández

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ANIBAL J. HERNÁNDEZ, Trombone
• assisted by Helen Lukan, Piano Megan Healy, Violin Darren Chan, Violin Adriana Fernández, Cello Karl Schrock, Harpsichord

Anibal J. Hernández is a graduate student from Arecibo, Puerto Rico majoring in performance. He studies with Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger.

Irina Kagan, Violin, Irina Kagan

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• IRINA KAGAN, Violin
• assisted by Ahmed Anzaldúa, Piano
• Susan Wiersma Uchimura, Piano

Irina Kagan, a KSO/WMU scholar, is a graduate student from San Jose, Calif. majoring in violin performance. She studies with Prof. Renata Knific.

Chas Helge, Cello, Chas Helge

School of Music Graduate Recitals

Chas Helge is a graduate student from Manistee majoring in music performance. He studies with Professor Bruce Uchimura.

Joshua Holcomb, Viola, Joshua Holcomb

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• JOSHUA HOLCOMB, Viola
• William Davdison, Piano
• Gunta Laukmane, Piano

Joshua Holcomb, a KSO/WMU Artist Scholar, is a graduate student from Kalamazoo majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Igor Fedetov.

Brad M. Pulverenti, Conductor, Brad M. Pulverenti

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• BRAD M. PULVERENTI, Conductor
• with the University Symphonic Band Recital Choir

Brad M. Pulverenti is a graduate student from San Diego, CA majoring in conducting. He studies with Dr. Scott Boerma.

Paul D. Hardaker, Trumpet, Paul D. Hardaker

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• PAUL D. HARDAKER, Trumpet
• Carl Witt, Piano
• assisted by Adam Phillips, Flugelhorn

Paul D. Hardaker is a graduate student from Flint majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Scott Thornburg.

Dominic Carioti, Saxophone, Dominic Carioti

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• DOMINIC CARIOTI, Saxophone
• assisted by Brooke Lauritzen, Vocals Michael Hudson-Casanova, Alto Saxophone Blake Cross, Tenor Saxophone Marcus Johnson, Bass Clarinet Curtis James, Trumpet Luke Marlowe, Trombone Kellen Boersma, Guitar Rufus Ferguson, Piano Mark Niskanen, Piano Andrew Rose, Bass Denis Shebukhov, Bass Steven Perry, Drums

Dominic Carioti is a graduate student from Cortland, OH majoring in jazz studies. He studies with Dr. Andrew Rathbun.

Amanda Smith, Viola, Amanda Smith

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• AMANDA SMITH, Viola
• assisted by Sarah Amos, Piano Gunta Laukmane, Piano

Amanda Smith is a graduate student from Wayland majoring in performance. She studies with Professor Igor Fedetov.

Ahmed Anzaldua, Piano, Ahmed Anzaldua

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• AHMED ANZALDÚA, Piano

Ahmed Anzaldúa, the Phyllis Rappeport Opera Accompanying Scholar, is a graduate student from Chihuahua, Mexico majoring in performance. He studies with Dr. Silvia Roederer.

Liz Glasser, Horn, Liz Glasser

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• LIZ GLASSER, Horn
• Helen Lukan, Piano
• assisted by Shu Wang, Violin Bill Davidson, Piano

Liz Glasser is a graduate student from Middleton, WI majoring in performance. She studies with Professor Elizabeth Fairlie Judge.

Sophie Petroski, Violin, Sophie Petroski

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• SOPHIE PETROSKI, Violin
• Tina Gorter, Piano
• assisted by Chas Helge, Cello

Laryne Williford, Piano, Laryne Williford

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• LARYNE WILLIFORD, Piano

Laryne Williford is a graduate student from Montgomery, AL majoring in performance. She studies with Professor Lori Sims.

Nicholas Chernich, Percussion, Nicholas Chernich

School of Music Graduate Recitals

NICHOLAS CHERNICH, Percussion

Nicholas Chernich is a graduate student from Freedland majoring in performance. He studies with Professor Judy Moonert.

Mitchell Curry, Trumpet, Mitchell Curry

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• MITCHELL CURRY, Trumpet
• assisted by D. Giles Simmer, Soprano Jeremy Larson, Piano Ahmed Anzaldúa, Piano Michelle Bessemer, Violin Sophie Petroski, Violin Laura Boekeloo, Viola Jonathon Boyd, Viola Samantha Hickey, Cello Allyson Pérez, Cello Steven Fernandez, Bass

Dan Willenberg, Piano, Dan Willenberg

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• DAN WILLENBERG, Piano
• assisted by Kirsten Alario, Vocals Bryan Blowers, Guitar Mike Horrigan, Bass Dave Van Haren, Drums

Dan Willenberg is a graduate student from Chesterfield majoring in jazz studies. He studies with Professor Jeremy Siskind.

Andrew Rose, Bass, Andrew Rose

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ANDREW ROSE, Bass
• assisted by Nashon Holloway, Vocals Dominic Carioti, Tenor Saxophone Blake Cross, Tenor Saxophone Mark Niskanen, Piano Dan Willenberg, Piano Bryan Blowers, Guitar Dave Van Haren, Drums

Andrew Rose is a graduate student from Moscow, ID majoring in jazz studies. He studies with Professor Tom Knific.

Kejuan Carter, Jazz Vocals, Kejuan Carter

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• KEJUAN CARTER, Jazz Vocals
• assisted by Dominic Carioti, Alto Saxophone Blake Cross, Tenor Saxophone Marcus Johnson, Baritone Saxophone Curtis James, Trumpet Elliot Bild, Trumpet Luke Marlowe, Trombone Hugh Little, Piano Bryan Blowers, Guitar Mike Horrigan, Bass Dave Van Haren, Drums

KeJuan Carter is a graduate student from Chicago, IL majoring in jazz studies. He studies with Professor Greg Jasperse.