Week ONE at the Logan Tabernacle SUMMER NOON MUSIC SERIES

You can view or print Summer Noon Music Series schedules from your computer by clicking the first line under NOTICES on the right.  You can also click on the Names in RED for more information and/or websites.

Liesel Fedkenheuer

Dana Slabaugh

Susan Haderlie

Monday, June 3    

USU Women Faculty Voices

Highlights from the operas of Gilbert and Sullivan will be presented by  USU voice adjunct faculty Susan Haderlie, Liesel Fedkenheuer, and Dana Slabaugh.  Student and community performers joining them are Eric Brown, Otto Puhlmann, Tomsen Reed, and  Ashley Tolman with Merrilee Broadbent at the piano. The narrator will be Margaret Purser, an adjunct voice faculty.  Susan Haderlie has performed with opera and stage companies throughout the U.S. She is an honor graduate of Centenary College of Louisiana.  Liesel Fedkenheuer received her Vocal Performance degree from the University of Toronto and completed postgraduate work at the University of Toronto's Opera School.  Dana Slabaugh received her Master's of Music from the University of Utah. She has performed at many Utah venues. Merrilee Broadbent has accompanied musical, oratorios, operas, choirs, soloists, and ensembles. She currently accompanies the Cache Children's elite choir.

Tuesday, June 4  

Corey Christiansen

Corey Christiansen is becoming recognized as one of the world’s preeminent guitarists and educators. Corey teaches at Utah State University and the famed Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. He is also an artist-in-residence at Atlanta Institute of Music (Atlanta, GA), and Broadway Music School (Denver, CO).  Corey has authored or co-authored over 70 method books and projects for Mel Bay Publications and has written many articles for many of the major guitar magazines in North America and Downbeat Magazine. Corey’s first CD, “Awakening”, was released on Mel Bay Records in 2004 and received critical acclaim throughout the jazz community. His first DVD performance , “Vic Juris & Corey Christiansen: Live at the Smithsonian Jazz Café”, was released in July 2006. 

Wednesday, June 5    Northern Utah Flute Quartet

The Northern Utah Flute Quartet has been playing together for over 5 years.   The performers are:  Sherry B. Bingham of Honeyville, Margie Halling of Brigham City, Tara P. Stander of Tremonton, and Angela Millsap of Honeyville.  Their performances have been heard at the Governor’s Mansion, Temple Square, the Brigham City Tabernacle and many other venues.

Tara Stander, Margie Halling, Angela Millsap, and Sherry Bingham.

          Sherry Bingham soloed with the USU Alumni Band at age 12, and with the Utah Symphony at age 16 in the “Salute to Youth” concert. She was principal flutist for the USU Band and Orchestra while attending USU.  Sherry graduated from USU in Piano Pedagogy and has taught private piano and flute lessons for many years.

            Margie Halling earned a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from BYU in 1994.  In 2009 she received a teaching certificate in Instrumental Music Education from Weber State University.  Several of her flute students have received music scholarships to major universities.

           Tara Stander obtained a Bachelor’s degree from USU in Music Education during which she was principal flutist for the USU Orchestra, Wind Orchestra and the Caine Woodwind Quintet.  She currently teaches band at Harris Intermediate School and enjoys teaching private flute lessons. 

            Angela Millsap graduated from USU in 1999 with a Minor in Music. She has taught flute and piano for several years.  She is currently a certified teacher with “Let’s Play Music”, a music curriculum for children ages 4-6. Angela has been playing with the Northern Utah Flute Quartet since 2012.

Thursday, June 6   

Mountain Crest HS Young Artists

The Mountain Crest High School students have the opportunity to compete each Spring in the  “Young Artist Cup” which is a privately sponsored music competition intended to encourage excellence in music and afford the students an opportunity to showcase their talents by performing publicly. This year ten students were awarded with cash and trophies in six categories: Piano, Female Vocal, Male Vocal, String, and Brass/Wind/Percussion. 

 

       Tiffany Lemon (placed 1^st in female vocal)
and just finished her junior year at Mountain Crest.  She’s been taking voice lessons from Debbie Ditton for 4 years, and has loved getting to find her classical voice.  She is still deciding on future plans, but is considering becoming an Aggie, majoring in secondary education with a minor in vocal performance.

       


Andrew Johnson (placed 1^st in strings) just finished his sophomore year at Mountain Crest High School. He has grown to love classical music; His love for the violin takes him to Salt Lake City every Saturday where he participates in the Utah Youth Symphony.  He played with the renowned Tacoma Youth Symphony in Washington for four years.  Andrew enjoys performing at weddings, social gatherings, church and in care centers.  Andrew loves playing tennis and just completed a successful season with the Mountain Crest team where he and his doubles partner participated in the state tournament

   


Troy Irish (placed 2^nd in brass/wind/percussion)   
joined band in sixth grade. His passion for percussion has led him to an excellent scholarship at the University of Utah, where has already earned himself a spot on the drumline as snare drummer.  He will begin his schooling career as a music major this fall.

       


Joel Fronk (placed 1^st in male vocal) is the seventh of thirteen children.  He has always enjoyed singing, participating in church and school choirs as well as singing with his family. Joel has performed in many stage productions and makes animated short films in his spare time.  He is graduating from Mountain Crest as a Valedictorian and will be serving a mission for the LDS Church in Seoul, Korea in July.

      




Emily Fielding (placed 2^nd in piano) just finished her junior year at Mountain Crest High School.  She has been taking piano lessons for 12 years from Ginger Cannon and Nancy Jenson. Emilee played in the Northern Utah Youth Symphony for one year and enjoys playing the organ for church meetings.  She likes hiking, studying history, and doing things with her friends.

       


Brennan Baer (placed 1^st in brass/wind/percussion) just graduated from Mountain Crest High School, where he was chosen as Sterling Scholar in music.  He has played the piano for twelve years, the trumpet for six years, and is currently teaching himself to play the harmonica.  Brennan was section leader in the Mountain Crest Marching band,and played in the MCHS Jazz Band, the 2013 Utah All State Band, and Cache Honors Orchestra.  He sings with the MCHS chamber and A Capella choirs, Brennan has accepted a call to serve in the Singapore mission for the LDS Church speaking Mandarin Chinese in August and when he returns will attend USU.
       



Sarah Whitney (placed 3^rd in strings)  just finished her sophomore year at Mountain Crest High School.  Sarah began her music studies at age four on the piano and then began playing the cello in 4^th grade.  Currently she is the student of Patty Bartholomew. Sarah enjoys music of all kinds and has recently taken up the guitar.  Her hobbies include playing the piano, singing, reading, and anything Harry Potter.
       



Heather Leonhardt (placed 2^nd in female vocal)  just graduated from Mountain Crest High School. She got serious  about  singing  four years ago when she began taking lessons from Debbie Ditton.  She has participated in many choirs, musicals and solo competitions.  She especially loves performing in front of a live audience and making people feel the emotions that come with music. She is grateful to her parents and mentors who have made her music dream a reality.

       


Josh Musselman (placed 1^st in piano) has received awards for piano competitions, including the Utah State University Piano Festival and the Young Artist Cup.  He has played for the Utah Arts Festival and will this summer.Josh currently studies piano under Professors Gary Amano and Dennis Hirst at Utah State. He also enjoys singing with the American Festival Chorus. Josh hopes to study music composition at the Julliard School of Music. Josh's other interests include mountain biking, cooking, mathematics, and ballroom dancing.

Jake Barrett (placed 2^nd in male vocal) 

I have been playing tuba and guitar for 5 years, and singing since I can remember. I've always known I wanted play music, but I never knew I would want to make it my entire life. When I was little I was always told I had a good voice but I never really thought too much of it. I also like pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain.

Friday, June 7,   

"Musical Moments" with the Broadbents

The Broadbent Family

The Broadbents are gifted musicians who share their talents with joy and enthusiasm. Merrilee is the arranger and artistic director of the group.  Richard will melt your heart with his rich baritone voice.  Michelle is a performance graduate of USU and BYU; she was BYU’s prestigious “Singer of the Year” and will thrill you with her gorgeous high notes and down-to- earth delivery. James, whose performance background includes everything from musical theater to opera, brings warmth and beauty to your favorite melodies. He and his talented wife, Annie, light up the stage with their love songs. Christopher, age 13, is just plain fun.  It will be beautiful music from start to finish.  You’ll be tapping your toes and humming a song when you leave. 

The Concert and Lecture Series is sponsored by  Cache Community Connections and is sponsored in part by the RAPZ TAX and the Cache Valley Radio Group .  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints allows free use of the tabernacle.