Presented by the GSU Repertory Singers
December 4, 2024
12 p.m.
Kopleff Recital Hall
Justin Maxey, piano
Conducted by Carolyn Mielke, Liana Perlman, Shaun Gibbons, Madison Tiegreen & Rae Laury
Tambur
arr. LAJOS BÁDOS | 1899---- 1986
Carolyn Mielke, graduate conductor
Earth Song
FRANK TICHELLI | B. 1958
Liana Perlman, graduate conductor
Drei Quartette, Op. 64
II. Der Abend
JOHANNES BRAHMS | 1833- 1897
Shaun Gibbons, graduate conductor
Flight Song
KIM ANDRÉ ARNESEN | B. 1980
Madison Tiegreen, graduate conductor
Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal
ALICE PARKER | 1925- 2023
Rae Laury, graduate conductor
Carolyn Mielke
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Carolyn Mielke is a first-year candidate for the Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting at Georgia State University. She recently earned Bachelor’s Degrees from Williams College in Music and History. At Williams, Carolyn sang in the Concert and Chamber Choirs, performed in the Williams Opera Workshop, and appeared as a soloist with the Berkshire Symphony. Carolyn also received highest honors for her senior thesis in vocal performance in which she studied and analyzed works of female composers.
This year, Carolyn will serve as a Graduate Assistant for the Choral Area at GSU and as a Music Fellow at North Decatur Presbyterian Church (NDPC). At NDPC, Carolyn sings in the adult choir and leads the children’s choir.
Liana Perlman
Liana Perlman is an aspiring choral conductor and music educator from Needham, MA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from Brandeis University in 2023, where she sang as a soprano in the Brandeis Chamber Singers. Liana toured in Normandy and Paris with the Brandeis Chamber Singers in May of 2022, both as a chorister and soloist. She also conducted Randall Thompson’s “The Last Words of David” with the Brandeis University Chorus in her senior year, under the tutorship of Dr. Robert Duff. During her undergraduate career and following, she also served as Conducting Intern for the Zamir Chorale of Boston, a Jewish community choir based in Newton, MA. There, she studied under conductor and artistic director Professor Joshua Jacobson, and under Mr. Andrew Mattfeld of Boston University.
After graduating, Liana held positions teaching AP Music Theory at Canton High School, Chorus and General Music at Robert H. Adams Middle School in Holliston, MA, and beginning voice and piano lessons at Needham Music and Dance. Liana has worked with students and singers ranging from 5 to 80+ years of age. While not performing, rehearsing and teaching, Liana enjoys substitute teaching at her synagogue’s year-round preschool program.
Liana is so looking forward to beginning her studies for a Master of Music in Choral Conducting at Georgia State University with Dr. Deanna Joseph!
Shaun Gibbons
Shaun Gibbons (he/him/his) is an educator, conductor, and tenor originally from Sayville, New York. Shaun recently received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Delaware. He will begin pursuing his Master’s in Choral Conducting at Georgia State University in the fall. Shaun has experience singing in various solo and ensemble settings, including art songs, opera, oratorio, musical theatre, popular music, and many educational and semi-professional choral settings. Shaun frequently performs with the Delaware Choral Scholars on their international tours to places like, Croatia, the greater United Kingdom, and New Zealand.
Shaun did not actively pursue singing growing up. His Mother forced him to do the middle school musical. From there, he has been hooked for life! Shaun loves singing in solo settings but believes there is no greater medium for a story to be told than by a group of people in a choral ensemble. Each person has a story they can tell, but if we all work together to tell one story, it can reach even further.
In his free time, Shaun enjoys slinging lattes at local coffee shops, playing video games, hanging out with friends, and seeking new experiences around the globe.
Madison Tiegreen
Madison Tiegreen considers herself a multidimensional professional. Her formal studies are in Choral Music Education and Religious Studies, psychology, philosophy, and science. The intersection of her passions is working with humans in a range of ways. Whether it be through music, art, education, or social work, she is committed to creating spaces where individuals can come together, connect authentically, and grow personally and collectively.
She is currently studying Choral Conducting at Georgia State University under the mentorship of Dr. Deanna Joseph. She holds the title of Conducting Scholar at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Atlanta–an urban parish with a long tradition of choral excellence. When not conducting, she sings staff soprano in the semi-professional choir at All Saints’ and utilizes her passion for art and design in an additional role in communications.
Prior to this, she served in several capacities, from professional singer to choir director, for both youth and adult choirs at different churches and schools across the Metro Atlanta area. Throughout her time at Georgia State, Madison sang in the international, award-winning ensemble University Singers. During this tenure, the choir produced two professional albums, which she was featured on. Performances included appearances at GMEA, ACDA, NCCO and other national and regional conventions, collaborations with Grammy Award-winning artists, and international tours, notably the World Choral Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey. Additionally, Tiegreen served as the university’s Collegiate ACDA Chapter President.
In daily life, Madison spends most of her time outdoors, exploring the world and all it has to offer. She finds joy capturing it in nature, walking, and through photography and abstract painting.
Rae Laury
Trevor Kytola is a second-year candidate for the Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting at Georgia State University. He received his Bachelor of Music Education from Pacific Lutheran University while also obtaining a K-12 Teaching Certificate for the State of Washington. While there, he was a member of The Choir of the West, Choral Union, and University Chorale. With these ensembles, Trevor appeared at the 2022 NWACDA Conference and with Pacific Northwest Ballet as a chorus member at McCaw Hall. In Georgia, Trevor has appeared with the Georgia State University Singers at the 2023 Georgia ACDA Conference, as well as multiple engagements with the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra. Trevor is also a member of the Charleston, South Carolina-based professional choir, the Taylor Festival Choir. Trevor serves as an Assistant Conductor for the Georgia Festival Chorus while maintaining his positions as a Graduate Assistant for the Choral Area at GSU and assisting with Georgia State University Choral Union. He also leads the St. Cecilia Children’s Choir and is a staff singer at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church.
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