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Concert Programs

Senior Year

April 21, 2024 │ 7:30 p.m.
Stewart Theatre

NC State Department of
Performing Arts and Technology

presents

Senior Year

Chordination A Cappella

With

The Notochords
(Virginia Commonwealth University)


Performance Overview

PROGRAM

Select a title for more information.


Telephone

Originally by
Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé

Written by
Rodney Jerkins, Lady Gaga, LaShawn Daniels, Lazonate Franklin, and Beyoncé Knowles

Arranged by
Mason Sluder, Elise Boorom, Seth Spicer, Jenna Kepnes, and Alex Fountain

Choreographed by
Alexa Vierschilling, K’Mya Williamson, Jenna Kepnes, Julia Thompson

Featured Performers
Gracie Wood, Jenna Kepnes

Vocal Percussion
Mason Sluder


Still Feeling You

Originally by
Couch

Written by
Eric Tarlin, Tema Siegel, and Zach Blanchestein

Arranged by
Elise Boorom, Mason Sluder, and Seth Spicer

Featured Performer(s)
Clara Stec

Vocal Percussion
Noah Siekierski


Black Mirrors

Originally by
JUJ

Written by
Anton Warkentin, Ericka Guitron, Joel Ross, Julia Seeley, and Sean Cook

Arranged by
Carlos Molina

Featured Performers
Alexa Vierschilling, Jenna Kepnes

Vocal Percussion
Mason Sluder


Kick it To Me

Originally by
Sammy Rae & The Friends

Written by
Sammy Rae

Arranged by
Elise Boorom, Mason Sluder, Alex Fountain, Justin Montalvo, and Jenna Kepnes

Featured Performer
Kelsey Davis

Vocal Percussion
Mason Sluder


Erase Me

Originally by
Lizzy McAlpine

Written by
Elizabeth McAlpine, Jacob Collier, and Jordan Rakei

Arranged by
Carlos Molina, Mason Sluder, Elise Boorom, Sahmad Moore, Brendan Young, and Seth Spicer

Choreographed by
Alexa Vierschilling and Sara Pinkowski Summers

Featured Performers
Sara Pinkowski Summers, Mason Sluder

Vocal Percussion
Cody Doan


***INTERMISSION – 10 MINUTES***


GUEST PERFORMANCE – The Notochords

Select a title for more information.

Originally by
Spelling

Featured Performer
Sophia Rodriguez

Originally by
PVRIS

Featured Performer
Dagny Oakley

Originally by
Rufus Wainwright

Featured Performer
Apple DeGeorge

Originally by
Wé Ani & PJAE

Featured Performers
Sophia Rodriguez, Ronson Carr Jr.

Originally by
ChloexHalle

Featured Performers
Anna Mullins, Sophia Rodriguez

The Notochords are Virginia Commonwealth University’s oldest, award-winning and gender-inclusive a cappella ensemble that embodies family, harmony and originality. Established in 1992 on the MCV campus and now based on the Monroe Park campus, the group actively participates in competitions and delivers captivating performances throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.


Glowing Up

Originally by
Cynthia Erivo

Written by
Sean Douglas and Cynthia Erivo

Arranged by
Carlos Molina

Featured Performer
Sara Pinkowski Summers

Vocal Percussion
Noah Siekierski


The Sun is In Your Eyes

Originally by
Jacob Collier

Written by
Jacob Collier

Arranged by
Mason Sluder, Elise Boorom, Justin Montalvo, Julia Thompson, and Noah Siekierski


Do You Wanna Do Nothing With Me?

Alumni song

Originally by
Lawrence

Written by
Clyde Lawrence

Arranged by
Carlos Molina and Nizhoni Henry

Featured Performers
Alexa Vierschilling, Noah Siekierski

Vocal Percussion
Mason Sluder

Additional Performers
Chordination Alumni


Makeup

Originally by
Vice & Jason Derulo ft. Ava Max

Written by
Ashley Gorley, Ian Kirkpatrick, Jacob Kasher, Charlie Puth, and Jason Desrouleux

Arranged by
Mason Sluder, Elise Boorom, Clara Stec, Sahmad Moore, and Seth Spicer

Choreographed by
Alexa Vierschilling, Julia Thompson, Jenna, Kepnes, Ian O’Connor

Featured Performers
Noah Siekierski, Sara Pinkowski Summers

Vocal Percussion
Mason Sluder


The Gold

Originally by
Manchester Orchestra

Written by
Andy Hull

Arranged by
Mason Sluder, Elise Boorom, Clara Stec, Sahmad Moore, Alex Fountain, Noah Siekierski and Julia Thompson

Choreographed by
Alexa Vierschilling, Julia Thompson, Jenna, Kepnes, Ian O’Connor

Featured Performer
Julia Thompson

Vocal Percussion
Mason Sluder


Stranger in Moscow/Human Nature

Originally by
Michael Jackson

Written by
Michael Jackson (Stranger in Moscow); Steve Porcaro and John Bettis (Human Nature)

Arranged by
Mason Sluder, Elise Boorom, Sahmad Moore, Seth Spicer, Noah Siekierski, Clara Stec, Justin Montalvo, and Alex Fountain

Choreographed by
Alexa Vierschilling, Julia Thompson, Jenna, Kepnes, Ian O’Connor

Featured Performers
Elise Boorom, K’Mya Williamson

Vocal Percussion
Mason Sluder



MEET THE PERFORMERS

Chordination A Cappella

* Denotes graduating member

Elise Boorom (Music Director)
Kelsey Davis * (President)
Cody Doan
Alex Fountain
Jenna Kepnes
Justin Montalvo
Ian O’Connor
Sara Pinkowski Summers * (Vice President)
Noah Siekierski
Mason Sluder (Music Director)
Seth Spicer
Clara Stec (Business Manager)
Julia Thompson
Alexa Vierschilling (Performance Director)
K’Mya Williamson
Gracie Wood (Brand Manager)

The Notochords

Robin Azzam
Sophia Rodriguez
Dagny Oakley
Apple DeGeorge
Amanda Le
Oliver Grandis
Jada Paul
Anna Mullins
Ronson Carr Jr.
Rob Hunter
Alex Hanna
August Taylor
Farhan Nahin


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