Chase the Music into Spring 2017
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.