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posted Feb 16, 2009 11:32 AM by Steve Paulsen
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Department of Music –
Vocal Music Program
Bedford North Lawrence High
School
595 Stars Blvd., Bedford,
IN 47421
812-279-9756
http://sites.google.com/site/bnlmusicdept/
February 16, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BNL HIGH SCHOOL FIDDLER ON THE ROOF – MEDIA
ADVISORY
The Bedford-North Lawrence High School announces the Spring
Musical production: Fiddler on the Roof.
Fiddler on the Roof: 1964 Broadway Musical.
Music by Jerry Bock. Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Book by Joseph
Stein. Based on Tevye and his Daughters by Sholem Aleichem.
Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book. Adapted to
Film in 1971.
Musical Numbers: Tradition, Matchmaker, If I Were a Rich
Man, To Life, Miracle of Miracles, Sunrise, Sunset, The Bottle Dance,
Now I Have Everything, Do You Love Me?, Far From the Home I Love,
Anatevka.
Synopsis: Fiddler on the Roof tells the story of
Tevye and his family living in the village of Anatevka during
Tsarist Russia in 1905. While the world changes around him, Tevye
must balance those changes with the life and tradition of his small
village, like a fiddler on the roof, he says. In the meantime, he
must arrange for, or accede to, the marriages of his daughters.
Production Dates and Location:
Bedford-North Lawrence
High School
Performing Arts Center,
595 Stars Boulevard,
Bedford, Indiana.
Friday, March 6, 7:30 PM.
Saturday,
March 7, 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 8, 2:30 PM Matinée
Friday,
March 13, 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 14, 7:30 PM
Sunday, March
15, 2:30 PM Matinée.
Box office and lobby will open 1
hour prior to curtain time. Seating will open 30 minutes prior to
curtain. ADA Seating is available.
Tickets and Box Office:
Tickets will be available for
purchase beginning Monday, February 23.
Tickets are Reserved
Seating and cost $8.
Tickets are available at the Box Office
1 hour prior to each show.
Tickets may be purchased at the BNL
Book Store or by calling (812) 279-9756.
Tickets may be purchased
at Kat's Dance Studio in Bedford: 824 Lincoln Ave (At Williams Blvd),
phone (812) 275-4878.
Who's Whom:
Director: Brian Samarzea
Conductor: Brian
Samarzea
Choreographer: Diane Buzzell
Designer: David
Wade
CAST
Tevye: Roger Bishop (Senior), Josh Murphy
(Senior)
Golde: Megan Hammer (Senior), Bethany Wells
(Junior)
Tzeital: Briana Myers (Junior), Leah Scherschel
(Senior)
Chava: Alicia Hudelson (Sophomore), Alicia Woody
(Senior)
Motel: Josh Landers (Senior), Anthony Plunkett
(Senior)
Perchik: Tom Beaver (Senior), Ian Duncan
(Senior)
Fyedka: Nathan Lee (Sophomore), Taylor Sanders
(Senior)
Yente: Bailey Higgins (Sophomore), Danielle
Workman (Senior)
Lazar: Brad Bishop (Senior), Alex
Robbins (Senior)
Sarah: Allie Slaven (Freshman), Sarah
Wellman (Junior)
Grandma: Colby Johnson (Freshman), Charnell
Peters (Freshman)
Mendel: Alex Makximenko
Mordcha: Trace
Cummings
Rabbi: Aaron Baker (Sophmore)
Shaindel: Kylee
Campbell (Senior), Kim Burgess (Freshman)
Constable: Perry
Cox (Senior), Dave Beaver (BNL Assistant Principal)
Sasha: Zach
Chaney (Sophomore)
Yussel: Kalvin Burris
(Senior)
Chorus:
Elizabeth Brim (Freshman)
Elizabeth
Burriss (Freshman)
Marissa Clavelli (Junior)
Willie
Cummings (Sophomore)
Deanna Delphia (Freshman)
Kaitlin
Harris (Freshman)
Alexa Louden (Freshman)
Rachael Neel
(Freshman)
Ashlyn Reynolds (Freshman)
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The BNL Vocal Music Program and Performing Arts Center welcomes
all audience members to attend these events. Tickets will be
available for each event depending on the performance and venue.
Additional program information is available by calling (812) 279-9756
or visiting http://sites.google.com/site/bnlmusicdept/.
Brian Samarzea [sah-MAR-jah] is a Minnesota native and has been
the Director of the Bedford-North Lawrence Vocal Music Program since
2006. He studied music at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
He is also the Music Director of Morgantown United Methodist Church
and serves as Adjunct Faculty for the University of Indianapolis. He
has performed at the Bolshoi in Moscow, in New York City and in
Tokyo. He can be reached at (765) 349-9868 or
samarzeab@nlcs.k12.in.us.
Additional Media Contact: Stephen M. Paulsen, Proscenium Arts and
Entertainment, (812) 275-2298, proscenium@mindspring.com.
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posted Nov 20, 2008 11:03 AM by Steve Paulsen
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Department of Music –
Vocal Music Program
Bedford North Lawrence High
School
595 Stars Blvd., Bedford,
IN 47421
812-279-9756
http://sites.google.com/site/bnlmusicdept/
November 20, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BNL VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAM CAROLS AND MADRIGALS
The Bedford-North Lawrence High School Vocal Music Program is
proud to announce two Madrigal Dinner performances of Traditional
English Christmas Carols and Madrigals on Friday, December 12th,
and Saturday, December 13th. The Dinners will take place
at the First Christian Church in Bedford, located at 1101 15th
Street at K Street. The Church's doors will open for seating at 6:30
PM and the event will last approximately two hours. Reservations are
$20 per person and may be placed by calling the BNL Book Store at
(812) 279-9756.
BNL Vocal Music Program Director, Brian Samarzea, explains, “A
Madrigal Dinner is a truly unique experience for both the audience
and the performers. It's a re-creation of a Renaissance-era feast
where the host would provide food and entertainment for the guests.
For this event, we're focusing on the kinds of feast celebrations
that were held on the Twelve Days of Christmas. Those feasts
combined the joyous celebration of Christmas just passed and the
sacred solemnity of preparation for Epiphany.”
Mr. Samarzea continues, “The students of the Vocal Music
Program will present during the dinner several Traditional English
Carols and other songs. These are all the Christmas Carols we know
and love, and we're all excited about being able to perform them for
our guests in one place at one time.”
BNL Music Department Chair, Guy Rumsey, serves as the Music
Director at the First Christian Church and has been instrumental in
coordinating the efforts between the High School and The Church. Mr.
Rumsey has enlisted the help of congregation members, led by Nancy
Maines, to cater the dinner. According to Ms. Maines, guests can
look forward to servings of roast beef and turkey, scalloped
potatoes, green beans, plum cake, wassail, and possibly some other
delicious surprises.
Ms. Maines, Mr. Rumsey, and Mr. Samarzea all emphasize that it's
important to make your reservations early. Seating is limited for
each performance, and an accurate guest list is important to make
sure the guests have the best experience.
The BNL Book Store is taking reservations of $20 per person for
the dinners and may be contacted at the High School's main number:
(812) 279-9756. The dinners are table seating, so guests who wish to
ensure they sit together should make their reservations together, or
indicate their desire to sit with the other party when making their
reservations.
Individuals, families, or groups who wish to sponsor a whole table
(seating for 8) may do so for $250 by calling Mr. Samarzea at the
High School, or Stephen Paulsen of Proscenium Arts and Entertainment
at (812) 275-2298. Table Sponsorship details are available from
either Mr. Samarzea or Mr. Paulsen.
DETAILS AND VITALS:
Who: Bedford-North Lawrence High School Vocal Music Program
What: Madrigal Dinner Performances of Traditional English Carols
and Madrigals
When: Friday and Saturday, December 12th and 13th,
at 6:30 PM
Where: First Christian Church, 1101 15th Street at K
Street, Bedford, Indiana
Tickets: $20 per person, purchased in advance only, by calling BNL
Book Store at (812) 279-9756. Table Sponsorships (seating for 8)
available for $250 by calling Brian Samarzea or Stephen Paulsen prior
to December 10th.
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The BNL Vocal Music Program and Performing Arts Center welcomes
all audience members to attend these events. Tickets will be
available for each event depending on the performance and venue.
Additional program information is available by calling (812) 279-9756
or visiting http://sites.google.com/site/bnlmusicdept/.
Brian Samarzea [sah-MAR-jah] is a Minnesota native and has been
the Director of the Bedford-North Lawrence Vocal Music Program since
2006. He studied music at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
He is also the Music Director of Morgantown United Methodist Church
and serves as Adjunct Faculty for the University of Indianapolis. He
has performed at the Bolshoi in Moscow, in New York City and in
Tokyo. He can be reached at (765) 349-9868 or
samarzeab@nlcs.k12.in.us.
The First Christian Church of Bedford is affiliated with the
Disciples of Christ denomination, and is located at the corner of
15th and K Streets. First Christian Church has existed as
a congregation since 1846. A group of persons from the Leatherwood
Christian Church met in Bedford to establish a Christian Church in
the city. The first building was built in 1854. In 1900 a new
building was built to meet the needs of that time. Shortly
thereafter a classroom addition was added. In 1987 an extensive
remodeling program was completed. Visit
http://www.firstccbedford.com/
for more information.
Additional Media Contact: Stephen M. Paulsen, Proscenium Arts and
Entertainment, (812) 275-2298, proscenium@mindspring.com.
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posted Oct 15, 2008 10:36 AM by Steve Paulsen
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Department
of Music – Vocal Music Program
Bedford
North Lawrence High School
595
Stars Blvd., Bedford, IN 47421
812-279-9756
http://sites.google.com/site/bnlmusicdept/
October 15, 2008
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BNL VOCAL MUSIC FALL
CONCERT ATTRACTS 300
The Bedford North Lawrence High
School Vocal Music Program thanks the almost 300 people who attended
the concert on Sunday, October 12th. The Fall Concert
featured the students of the Vocal Music Program performing various
Folk Songs and Traditional Music selections.
Vocal Music Program Director Brian
Samarzea [sah-MAR-jah] was very pleased with the attendence and
reception of the concert. “It's exciting to see that many
people interested in our music program. I'm very proud of our
talented students. They put on a great show this weekend.”
The Vocal and Instrumental Music
Programs will present a Jazz concert in November. The BNL Orchestra
will present a concert in October as well.
All are invited to attend.
Admission for these upcoming conerts is free. Donations to the BNL
Music Department are always graciously accepted.
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The BNL Vocal Music Program
and Performing Arts Center welcomes all audience members to attend
these events. Tickets will be available for each event depending on
the performance and venue. Additional program information is
available by calling (812) 279-9756 or visiting
http://sites.google.com/site/bnlmusicdept/.
Brian Samarzea is an Minnesota
native and has been the Director of the Bedford North Lawrence Vocal
Music Program since 2006. He studied music at Indiana University
Jacobs School of Music. He is also the Music Director of Morgantown
United Methodist Church and serves as Adjunct Faculty for the
University of Indianapolis. He has performed at the Bolshoi in
Moscow, in New York City and in Tokyo. He can be reached at (765)
349-9868 or samarzeab@nlcs.k12.in.us.
Additional Media Contact:
Stephen M. Paulsen, Proscenium Arts and Entertainment, (812)
275-2298, proscenium@mindspring.com.
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updated Oct 10, 2008 7:38 AM
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Department of Music –
Vocal Music Program
Bedford North Lawrence High
School
595 Stars Blvd., Bedford,
IN 47421
812-279-9756
http://sites.google.com/site/bnlmusicdept/
October 10, 2008
URGENT RELEASE
Venue Change
BNL VOCAL MUSIC PROGRAM FALL CONCERT VENUE CHANGE
The Bedford North Lawrence High School Vocal Music Program's Fall
Concert has announced a venue change for the concert on Sunday,
October 12, 2008. The Fall Concert will take place at the Bedford
Middle School Schafer Auditorium located at 1501 N Street in Bedford.
The time remains the same at 2:30 PM. The concert will last
approximately one hour.
The Fall Concert will feature the students of the Vocal Music
Program performing various Folk Songs and Traditional Music
selections. The concert will also highlight some selections from the
upcoming Winter Concert which will be presented as a Madrigal Dinner.
Admission is free, and donations are gladly accepted at the door.
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The BNL Vocal Music Program and Performing Arts Center welcomes
all audience members to attend these events. Tickets will be
available for each event depending on the performance and venue.
Additional program information is available by calling (812) 279-9756
or visiting https://sites.google.com/site/bnlmusicdept/.
Brian Samarzea is an Minnesota native and has been the Director of
the Bedford North Lawrence Vocal Music Program since 2006. He
studied music at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He is
also the Music Director of Morgantown United Methodist Church and
serves as Adjunct Faculty for the University of Indianapolis. He has
performed at the Bolshoi in Moscow, in New York City and in Tokyo.
He can be reached at (765) 349-9868 or samarzeab@nlcs.k12.in.us.
Additional Media Contact: Stephen M. Paulsen, Proscenium Arts and
Entertainment, (812) 275-2298, proscenium@mindspring.com.
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posted Sep 10, 2008 7:54 AM by Steve Paulsen
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updated Oct 10, 2008 8:16 AM
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Department of Music –
Vocal Music Program
Bedford North Lawrence High
School
595 Stars Blvd., Bedford,
IN 47421
812-279-9756
September 8, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BNL FALL CHORAL CONCERT
The Bedford North Lawrence Department of Music is proud to
announce musical selections for the Vocal Music Program's Fall
Concert at the BNL Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 12, 2008
at 2:30 PM. Admission is free, and donations to the BNL Vocal Music
Program will be gladly accepted at the door. The concert will last
approximately one hour.
Vocal Music Program Director Brian Samarzea [sah-MAR-jah] has
selected a program of folk songs and spirituals for the concert.
“There are many branches that feed into contemporary American
music,” explains Mr. Samarzea. “We are starting this
year by exploring the roots of traditionals like folk songs and
spirituals.”
The audience may be surprised to find The Beatles In My Life
on a program of folk songs and spirituals. Originally released on
The Beatles 1965 album Rubber Soul, the song has taken on a
life of its own like most Lennon/McCartney songs have. Lennon
started with a long, rambling, and as he admitted himself, dull
reminiscence of his own childhood in Liverpool. When he brought the
lyrics to McCartney, the two of them worked it down to its essential
elements and came out with the enduring reflective ballad we know
today. Lennon's haunting tenor backed by the distinctive Beatles
harmonies translate well into a full choral arrangement.
“Our big feature in this program,” continues Mr.
Samarzea, “is Salmo 150 by Ernani Aguiar [er-NAN-ee
AH-gwee-ahr]. Aguiar was born in Brazil in 1950. Because of the
place and time of his birth, he became part of that school of
musicians and composers who came out of Brazil and the rest of South
America that strongly impacted western music in classical, jazz, and
popular music. Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos [ay-EE-tor
Vee-ah LOH-bohs] had made a significant impact on Western music by
the time Aguiar was born. At the same time, other composers like
Lalo Schifrin [LAH-loh SHIF-rin] (Argentina) and Antonio Carlos Jobim
[ZHOH-beem] (Brazil) were expanding the South American influence into
movies, early television, and popular music. As a student of music,
Aguiar would have been exposed to all of these composers.”
Salmo 150 is based on the text of Psalm 150 which
encourages the reader to praise God's power with music. As such,
Aguiar wrote a short and demanding piece that emphasizes the voices
of each choral section with rich textures of smooth phrases in the
higher voices sung against the rhythmic lyrical percussion of the
lower voices.
Mr. Samarzea explains, “Salmo 150 is one of the more
difficult pieces in the ISSMA competition songbook. The talent of
any choir is stretched by this piece, and I'm very pleased at the
progress we are making in its rehearsal. The students are very
excited to hear it coming together and can't wait to sing it for an
audience.”
Mr. Samarzea has also included in the program a selections of
songs that will be included in the Program's December Concert which
will be presented as a Madrigal Dinner. “Madrigal Music,”
explains Mr. Samarzea, “is one of the oldest traditions in
Western vocal music, originating during the Renaissance period around
the 1500's. Nearly all of what we know as classical vocal music
originated from the composers and singers of that time. It was a
time when the composers began to take the stories of the day and set
them to music. Over time, this became solo vocal music and opera,
and the rest is Music History.”
At a Madrigal Dinner, guests will be treated to a delightful
experience out of time. Guests will be welcomed into an atmosphere
suggestive of the Elizabethan 1600's that will include vocal and
instrumental performances, wandering performers and artists, and
dinner. The Madrigal Dinner performances are scheduled for December
12th and 13th.
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The BNL Vocal Music Program and Performing Arts Center welcomes
all audience members to attend these events. Tickets will be
available for each event depending on the performance and venue.
Additional program information is available by calling (812) 279-9756
or visiting https://sites.google.com/site/bnlmusicdept/.
Brian Samarzea is an Minnesota native and has been the Director of
the Bedford North Lawrence Vocal Music Program since 2006. He
studied music at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He is
also the Music Director of Morgantown United Methodist Church and
serves as Adjunct Faculty for the University of Indianapolis. He has
performed at the Bolshoi in Moscow, in New York City and in Tokyo.
He can be reached at (765) 349-9868 or samarzeab@nlcs.k12.in.us.
Additional Media Contact: Stephen M. Paulsen, Proscenium Arts and
Entertainment, (812) 275-2298, proscenium@mindspring.com.
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posted Sep 10, 2008 7:52 AM by Steve Paulsen
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updated Oct 10, 2008 8:17 AM
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Department of Music –
Vocal Music Program
Bedford North Lawrence High
School
595 Stars Blvd., Bedford,
IN 47421
812-279-9756
September 8, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BNL TALENTPALOOZA!
The Bedford North Lawrence High School is proud to announce the
2008 Talentpalooza at the BNL Performing Arts Center on Monday,
September 15, at 7:00 PM. Admission is $5.00 at the door. The show
will last approximately 90 minutes.
Talentpalooza is a showcase of talent from the BNL student body,
produced by the BNL Department of Music and organized by Vocal Music
Program Director, Brian Samarzea [sah-MAR-jah].
“The 2007 Talentpalooza was such a great success,”
says Mr. Samarzea, “that we are expanding this year's program
to include as many acts as we can and to include a new level of
audience participation.”
Talentpalooza features performances from BNL musicians, garage
bands, spoken word, comedy, and dance. The 2008 Talentpalooza will
be hosted by BNL students who will have auditioned specifically for
the role of Emcee. Featured acts will be determined by an audition
process prior to the show.
BNL Students wishing to participate in the 2008 Talentpalooza
should sign up with Mr. Samarzea in the Department of Music starting
on Tuesday, September 2. Those who have signed up must be prepared
to perform at an Audition Round on Wednesday, September 10 which will
be open to the public and judged by BNL Faculty.
Admission for the September 15th show will be $5.00 at
the door. As part of the admission, audience members may vote for
the Audience Favorite performers. All proceeds will benefit the BNL
Department of Music.
Students who wish to volunteer for ticket sales, usher, fan
voting, and stage operations should contact Mr. Samarzea before
September 10th.
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The BNL Vocal Music Program and Performing Arts Center welcomes
all audience members to attend these events. Tickets will be
available for each event depending on the performance and venue.
Additional program information is available by calling (812) 279-9756
or visiting https://sites.google.com/site/bnlmusicdept/.
Brian Samarzea is an Minnesota native and has been the Director of
the Bedford North Lawrence Vocal Music Program since 2006. He
studied music at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He is
also the Music Director of Morgantown United Methodist Church and
serves as Adjunct Faculty for the University of Indianapolis. He has
performed at the Bolshoi in Moscow, in New York City and in Tokyo.
He can be reached at (765) 349-9868 or samarzeab@nlcs.k12.in.us.
Additional Media Contact: Stephen M. Paulsen, Proscenium Arts and
Entertainment, (812) 275-2298, proscenium@mindspring.com.
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posted Sep 10, 2008 7:46 AM by Steve Paulsen
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updated Oct 10, 2008 8:18 AM
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Department of Music –
Vocal Music Program
Bedford North Lawrence High
School
595 Stars Blvd., Bedford,
IN 47421
812-279-9756
September 8, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BNL CHORAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCES 2008-2009 SCHEDULE
The Bedford North Lawrence High School Department of Music has
announced its schedule of events for the Vocal Music Program.
Director Brian Samarzea (sah-MAR-jah) explains, “It's a full
year of challenging programs. I'm excited to be able to show the
exceptional talent of these students to the Lawrence County
community, and to the rest of Indiana.”
“This year,” continues Mr. Samarzea, “we will
continue to build on the talent we have discovered and developed, as
well as to build on the successes we've had in recent years.”
Mr. Samarzea refers to the successful production of Grease performed
in the spring of 2008 at the BNL Performing Arts Center by students
of BNL.
SEPTEMBER 2008
September 15: BNL Talentpalooza!
OCTOBER 2008
October 12: Fall Choral Concert
NOVEMBER 2008
November 17: BNL Jazz Concert
DECEMBER 2008
December 3, 4, 5: Auditions for Spring Musical
December 6: Participation in the Bedford Christmas Parade
December 12, 13: Madrigal Dinner
December 16: Winter Choral Concert
JANUARY 2009
Events TBD
FEBRUARY 2009
February 7: ISSMA District-level Solo and Ensemble Competitions
February 28: ISSMA State-level Solo and Ensemble Competitions
MARCH 2009
March 7: ISSMA Jazz Festival and Competition
March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15: Spring Musical: Fiddler on the Roof
APRIL 2009
Events TBD
MAY 2009
May 2: ISSMA State Competition Qualifications
May 9: ISSMA State Competition Finals
May 13: Spring Choral Concert
JUNE 2009
Events TBD
The BNL Vocal Music Program and Performing Arts Center welcomes
all audience members to attend these events. Tickets will be
available for each event depending on the performance and venue.
Additional program information is available by calling (812) 279-9756
or visiting https://sites.google.com/site/bnlmusicdept.
Brian Samarzea is an Minnesota native and has been the Director of
the Bedford North Lawrence Vocal Music Program since 2006. He
studied music at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He is
also the Music Director of Morgantown United Methodist Church and
serves as Adjunct Faculty for the University of Indianapolis. He has
performed at the Bolshoi in Moscow, in New York City and in Tokyo.
He can be reached at (765) 349-9868 or samarzeab@nlcs.k12.in.us.
Additional Media Contact: Stephen M. Paulsen, Proscenium Arts and
Entertainment, (812) 275-2298, proscenium@mindspring.com.
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