Instructors (con�nued)Sarrah Scott (Choreographer – Sr - PDF document

Instructors (con�nued)Sarrah Scott (Choreographer – Sr.) Sarrah has over 25 years of experience as a student, teacher and choreographer – so it’s easy to say dancing is a signi�cant a part of her life. She’s also very well acquainted with being on stage as she performs regularly with local theatre groups. Recent choreo credits include 13 (K•MP), and Blood Brothers (RCMPI). Recent theatre credits include Georgie in The Full Monty, Ethel in Footloose, Diana in I Love You Because (K•MP), Anita in •est Side Story (RCMPI).Sarah Willett (Choreographer – Sr.)Sarah began singing and dancing at a young age, knowing early on that performing was one of her passions. Sarah graduated from the Integrated Arts Program at Eastwood Collegiate Ins�tute in Kitchener, majoring in dance, drama, and vocal. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Music (Educa�on – voice major) from •ilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Educa�on from York University. A�er spending several years living and teaching abroad in Honduras, Sarah returned home and jumped right back into the local arts. Sarah is a dance instructor; teaching several di�erent styles of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Crea�ve Moment, Musical Theatre, La�n, African, and Bollywood. Sarah currently teaches classes at The Athle�c Club, Forest Heights Community Centre, and Davenport Dance Project.Amy Sproule (Choreographer – Jr. ) Amy recently graduated from Conestoga College in the OTA/PTA program. Amy has been dancing since she could walk; she has been professionally trained in all di�erent styles of dance from ballet to contact improv. Amy passed her RAD Advance 2 ballet exam, with “Merit”. Will Currie (Music Supervisor – Jr.) •ill Currie studied music at •ilfrid Laurier University as a percussion major under Dave Campion (Stra�ord Fes�val Orchestra), and has been working in music since his gradua�on in 2009. His band •ill Currie & The Country French (Sony/BMG, FU:M), have toured Canada with many ar�sts including David •ilcox, Our Lady Peace, Tokyo Police Club and many more. •ill also earned a CBC Radio award for composing and recording the best collabora�on of 2009 with Canadian rockers ‘Sloan’. As a percussionist, •ill has performed and toured with a variety of Salva�on Army brass bands, wind ensembles, and opera orchestras where his credits include Puccini’s ‘Suor Angelica’ and Ravel’s ‘L’enfant et les sor�lèges’. •ill currently works as a percussion instructor at Arcadia Academy of Music in Richmond Hill, ON and occasionally works as a guest host on CBC Radio3 in Toronto.A�liatesTrevor Wagler, Conductor/OrchestratorTrevor •agler is the Conductor and Orchestrator for the Term 10 concert with K• Symphony.519.505.2068 |trevor@trevorwagler.comHilary Camilleri, One for the Wall PhotographyPerformer headshots and show photos are supplied by Hilary Camilleri. | oneforthewall@rogers.comPress ContactsAmanda Kind, Ar�s�c Director 519.574.9950 | info@amandakind.comSteve Lehmann, Producer & Music Director 519.505.4947 | stevelehmann@gmail.com KW Glee Electronic Press Kit | Term 10 InstructorsSteve Lehmann (Producer & Music Director) A versa�le musician who performs, directs, produces, composes and arranges music for a variety of projects in a range of styles, Steve Lehmann founded Renaissance School of the Arts in 1993, while comple�ng his degree in Music Composi�on at •ilfrid Laurier University.Over 20 years of professional experience has put him in front of President Bill Clinton and on stage with Haydain Neale from Jacksoul, the K• Symphony, and Juno-nominated bagpiper Rob Crabtree. Notably, Steve has worked with Olympic gold medalists Tessa Virtue and Sco� Moir, CollegeHumor.com and Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal.His por�olio includes work as varied as Emmy and Addy winning commercials, video games and feature �lms, and he currently produces music for the Cyanide & Happiness animated short �lms – online his music has exceeded 250 million views.Steve has been teaching music passionately for over 25 years and as a proponent of children’s musical educa�on, he helps elementary schools produce musicals and he works with youth in local theatre companies. He has worked on over 30 musicals in varying capaci�es from performing as a member of the pit band to ac�ng as music director. Amanda Kind (Artistic Director) Originally from •hite Rock, BC, Amanda is a versa�le singer having performed in various musicals, operas, and choral works as well as in jazz and pop rock concerts. A sought a�er voice coach, Amanda shares her passion for music with aspiring solo ar�sts and bands in her private voice studio. In addi�on to other post-secondary educa�on, Amanda graduated from the Canadian College of Performing Arts and the University of •aterloo in Vocal Performance.Amanda has been a featured ar�st and back up vocalist on various recordings and released a pop rock album “Hello Heartache” in 2011. Select theatre credits: Anne of Green Gables, Into The •oods, Annie, Li�le Shop of Horrors, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Master Class and more. Select classical credits: Fauré Requiem (Soprano soloist), Bach Magni�cat (Soprano soloist), Handel’s Messiah (Soprano soloist), La Traviata, The Marriage of Figaro, Meno�’s The Telephone and more. Recipient of Rogers Television •oman of the Year Award for Arts & Culture (2008), K• Arts Award (2008), Alan Lund Award (2007). Amanda was recently named one of •aterloo Region’s Top 40 Under 40.www.amandakind.comEric Da Costa (Vocal Supervisor – Sr. & Jr.) Eric Da Costa is a graduate of the American Musical and Drama�c Academy, in which he studied voice, ac�ng, dance and musical theatre in New York City and Los Angeles. He began music and ac�ng at a young age and has pursued both since then, while also taking part in numerous produc�ons over the years. Some of his roles include: Smee in Peter Pan (Drayton Entertainment), Mr. Philips in Anne of Green Gables, Rapunzel’s Prince in Into The •oods, Ren in Footloose, Aus�n in I Love You Because (all with K•MP), Anthony in Sweeney Todd (JM Drama), and Marius in Les Misérables (•CDSB). KW Glee Electronic Press Kit | Term 10 Notable StatsThe group has performed over 200 songs since its incep�on in 2010.More than 250,000 combined views on YouTube since 2010.8 original songs wri�en by various professional songwriters in Canada; available for digital download on iTunes. Certain songs bene�t charitable organiza�ons in the region. Regular PerformancesK• Glee performs a concerts series at the end of every term complete with a professional band and rock concert style ligh�ng and sound.The concerts usually include 20 to 25 songs all with advanced vocal harmonies, choreography and/or staging and full costume. Costumes are not matching as in the American Show Choir tradi�on. Students supply their own costumes based on a Look Book which allows them freedom of expression within a set of guidelines.The concerts are usually sold out with an average a�endance of 2000 people over one weekend of performances.There is usually a student performance on the Friday morning for local schools.Notable Performances•aterloo Region Arts Awards at the Centre in the Square•aterloo Region’s Got Talent at the Centre in the SquareGuest performance at the �rst ever na�onal Show Choir Canada compe��on in TorontoFlash mob for the KOOL FM Poster Boy Campaign kick-o� eventHeadlining act for the City of Kitchener New Year’s Eve event on December 31, 2010Example VideosCeline Medley (Seniors), 2013 h�ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6LaMqJSe7gEverything I Do (Male Quartet), 2013 h�ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=•Thbqoj5HsQSomething New (Senior Girls), 2013 h�ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGS6wCjAnzo Up! (Junior Group). 2013 h�ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpIO3J01TM4•hen You Believe (All), 2012 h�ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_•zIRiGR•mULet It Be (Seniors), 2011 h�ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQgLHZpcsFgNotable AlumniMany alumni are performing professionally or pursing post secondary training in performance in some of the top music, theatre and ac�ng programs:John McGill, a�ending the Musical Theatre Performance Program at Cincinna�, OHJessi Elgood, a�ending the Musical Theatre Performance Program at Guildford School of Thomas Putman, Graduate of Randolph Academy of Performing Arts in Toronto, currently a�ending the performance program at the Royal Conservatory of ScotlandJoel Cumber, Laura Harding, Laura Larson, Harrison Smith, Gavin Tessier, Josh •arren, all a�ending the Sheridan College Musical Theatre Program in Oakville, ONConnor Cunningham, Beca MacKinnon, Emily •eir, all a�ending the Film & Television Performance Program at Humber College in Toronto, ON.AJ Bridel, Professional theatre performer and �nalist on CBC’s Over The RainbowJoel Cox, Professional theatre performer and �lm and television actorCurrent member Elliot Anton and his band Safe As Houses have a single “•e’ll Be Dancin’” on CBC and were Na�onal Finalists in the CBC Searchlight Compe��on in 2014. KW Glee Electronic Press Kit | Term 10 About KW GleeKW Glee is comprised of two show choirs that perform live in Southern Ontario. The senior group is made up of teenagers ages 14 to 22, and the junior group is made up of performers ages 9 to 13. Unlike the popular “Glee” television series, this organiza�on is dis�nctly di�erent because it performs without cuts, takes, splices, voice-overs or auto-tuning. K• Glee is comprised of some of the best and brightest young people in •aterloo Region whose enthusiasm for song and performance is infec�ous. Most performers take private vocal lessons and/or dance classes outside of their work with K• Glee, but there are also many students who get into the group with raw talent alone. Most show choirs exist at the high school level and are limited by the selec�on of performers who a�end that school; K• Glee combines the top talent from around the region in one enriched program which challenges the students and helps them take their music and performance skills to the next level.5 Year Anniversary Concert with the K• Symphony (Term 10)Concert dates: January 19, 20 at the Centre In The SquareFeaturing 72 senior performers, 36 junior performers, 52 Symphony membersSome songs in the coproduc�on include “ Viva La Vida” by Coldplay, “Skyfall” by Adele, “Let It Be - Across The Universe Gospel Version” by The Beatles and “Hallelujah” by Leonard The Audi�on Process Hundreds of aspiring singers audi�on for a limited number of spots in the group each term. Audi�ons are open to anyone within the age bracket and there are no prerequisites for being a part of the group. Audi�onees are assessed on vocal talent and performance presenta�on. Audi�onees are asked to prepare a pop song for the audi�on. There is also a harmony singing test. There is a dance call back a�er the ini�al audi�on to assess the movement skill level of each poten�al performer, but vocal skill takes precedence.Term Structure and ProgramThere are 2 terms per year: Fall - September to December/January; Spring - February to May/June. The group is on hiatus during July and August.The senior group rehearses 7 hours per week; 4 hours of vocal rehearsal on Saturday mornings and 3 hours of choreography rehearsal on Monday evenings.The Junior group rehearses 2 hours per week on Saturday a�ernoons. There is a tui�on fee to be a part of the group. It is decidedly low in order to cast a wide net and ensure that the program is accessible to poten�al performers from all �nancial backgrounds. Each term is approximately 12 weeks long; the tui�on works out to about $30 per week (less than $5 per hour per student) for a total of $350.The program strives to foster crea�vity, professionalism, leadership and con�dence all in a fun environment which aims to nurture young ar�sts and teach them the tools for success in performing arts and beyond. Audi�ons for Term 10 with the K• Symphony will take place on September 20th and 21st with callbacks on September 22nd. For more details and to sign up, visit www.kwglee.com KW Glee Electronic Press Kit | Term 10