Chase the Music into Spring 2017

Written on 14 June 2017. Posted in Performances. No comments

The Chase the Music into Spring 2017 performance was a collaboration between Colorado State University Music Therapy Department, the CSU Music Therapy Student Associationn, the CSU Rotaract Club and Chase the Music. Performed in the spring of 2017, it involved 9 original pieces, performed by 9 different performing groups, for 9 very special children. The pieces were:

Elena’s Song

For Elena, who dances with Disney

Megan Miller Percussion, vocals Allison Waltman Percussion, vocals Christine Nyquist Piano, vocals

Sometimes You’ve Just Got to Dance

For Lucia, the little Lu-bird

Susan Bockhoff Guitar, vocals George Bockoff Guitar Ryan Smith Percussion

So Much to Say

For Madyson, who can do anything

Janene Harper Guitar, vocals Allison Smith Piano, vocals

Back to the Water

For Lily, an angel

Ryan Smith Piano, vocals Pam Potzer Guitar, vocals

Resilient

For Vivienne, so joyful

Annie Shoephoerster Piano, vocals Julia Siegl Guitar, vocals

Brady-Man

For Brady, the superhero who doesn’t need a cape

Mylie Payne Piano, vocals Anastasia Wheeler Guitar, vocals

I Don’t Have to Run Away

For Carter, who wants everyone to know they are loved

Bolin Liu Piano Jordan Brudos-Nockels Percussion, vocals Anne Marie Hester Flute ♫ Carter ♫ Tubano drum

Ryan’s Song

For Ryan, see me roar

Sarah Hallgrimson Piano, vocals Anne Marie Hester Guitar, vocals Ahna Chevalier Marimba, vocals Jonathan Chevalier Tone Chimes Tiffany Chevalier Tone Chimes Zac Chevalier Push bells ♫ Ryan ♫ Push bells

Determined

For Jamin, the warrior

Molly Taylor Piano, vocals

♫ – the child performed in their own piece!

Special thanks to:

All of our composers and musicians, who poured their hearts into this event Dr. Andrew Knight, assistant professor, CSU Music Therapy Our event hosts: Alexandra, Acacia, Chiara, Colleen, Eryn, Katherine, Lisa, Killian, McKenzie, Nathan, Nicole and Rob Catering by Tracy Hodge Our facility host: Colorado State University – University Center for the Arts Event Photographer Chiara Garland FC Public Media, and Chris Winslow for videography All of our families that aided with the compositions, and take care of these special kiddos every day.