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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.

Bridget Cappel: Senior Recital, Opera And Art Song, Bridget Cappel

Honors Theses

The purpose of this performance and honors thesis presentation is to showcase my personal growth as an artist and singer throughout my undergraduate career at Western Michigan University as well as present to an audience of varying levels of musical knowledge, a cumulative collection of works from the mezzo-soprano opera repertoire and art song from the Baroque to Modern era. Works from the following composers were prepared and performed in this concert: Antonio Vivaldi, Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, Felix Mendelssohn, Gioachino Rossini, Leslie Adams, Maurice Ravel, Richard Strauss, and the comedy duo Flanders and Swann. The pieces were chosen for …

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.

Senior Voice Recital, Amos Warren

Honors Theses

No abstract available.

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.

Gesture-Sensing Technology For The Bow: A Relevant And Accessible Digital Interface For String Instruments, Zachary Boyt

Masters Theses

Technological advances in powerful, miniaturized electronics have created a growing potential to continue the evolution of string instruments through an accessible digital interface. Although many new types of instruments and controllers have explored this goal, gesture-sensing technology, when paired with the expressive nature of the bow, has provided the most eligible solution towards bridging technology and tradition. Through a selective showcase of technical development, artistic application, and future possibilities, this thesis traces the evolution of gesturesensing bow technology as an accessible digital interface in string instrument performance.

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.

Jack’S Place, Scott Cowan

Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award (FRACAA)

The fusion or streaming of French Impressionistic music (harmonic color palettes/schemes) with traditional jazz sensibilities (jazz rhythm, improvisations and instrumentation. This streaming is most evident in the compositions of Aslan’s Act, Narnian Knight, Dayacks, Reflection and My Elizabeth.The harmonic and orchestration colors in these compositions and arrangements emit an emotional charged aural experience.

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.

Senior Voice Recital, Sarah Mikulski

Honors Theses

No abstract available.

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.