The Mandela International Magnet School Music and Visual Art Departments
present our
Virtual Winter Concert and Art Exhibition

Thursday, December 17, 2020, 5:30 pm
MIMS Music Directors: Carla Kountoupes, String Orchestra and Jesse Parker, World Music
Art Directors: Susanna Mireles-Mankus and Kelly Rider
Welcome
Randy Grillo, Principal Head Learner
Carla Kountoupes, Orchestra Director
Jesse Parker, World Music Director
Kelly Rider, Middle School Art
Susanna Mireles-Makus, High school & DP Art
Tabletop Duet by W.A. Mozart, Jacqueline Buenviaje & Joseph Mottola, Violin Duo, 9th grade*
Meditation from Thais by J. Massenet, Sadie O’Sullivan, violin, 10th grade* (accompanied by Robert Krupnick)
Gavotte in G minor, by J.S. Bach, Montgomery Waltz, violin, 7th grade*
Chester by W. Billings, Mena Gilmore, violin, 8thgrade #
Minuet 1 by J.S. Bach, and French Folk Song Trio, Olivia Howard, cello, 8th grade*
Silent Night, String Quartet: Joey Mottola, Oliva Howard, Marissa Sanchez, Julia Maurice
Violin Concerto in G maj, first movement excerpt, by W.A. Mozart, Lilah Chang, violin, 7th grade*
Woodwind, Percussion, Brass:
Fantasia in D minor by W.A. Mozart, Santiago Perez, piano, 12th grade*
Danse Macabre by C. Saint-Saenz, Andrew Fontana, Baritone Saxophone, 10th Grade*
Skydance by T. Arcari, Charles Chapman, Trumpet, 7th Grade#
Wild Horseman by R. Schumann, Emily Meehan, Clarinet, 9th Grade*
Ode to Joy Theme, Angel Tarango, Oak Palmer, Emma Sherpa, Beginning Guitar, 7th Grade
Porz Garet by Y. Tierson, Stephen Romero, piano, 9th Grade#
Etude #8 from “Portraits in Rhythm” by A. Cirone, Haven Hall, Percussion*
Give the Drummer Some by M. Houliff, Tim Ryer, percussion, 8th Grade*
Sonata for Flute by G.P. Telemann, Claire Johnston, Flute, 8th Grade*
*received a Superior rating at the North Central NM Music Educators Solo and Ensemble Festival
#received an Excellent rating at the North Central NM Music Educators Solo and Ensemble Festival
Large Ensemble Pieces:
Mambo 5 by Pérez Prado, Mandela Orquesta del Mundo, 7th -12th grade
Soloists: Andrew Fontana, Grace Maurice, Fernanda Rodas & Charles Chapman
Integrantes de la Orquesta del Mundo:
Giovanna Avalos, 10th grade, guitar
Jacqueline Buenviaje, 9th grade, violin
Sosaya Call, 10th grade, violin
Lilah Chang, 7th grade, violin
Charles Chapman, 7th grade, trumpet
Raquel Cordova, 10th grade, violin
Solomon Ehlers, 10th grade, cello
Andrew Fontana, baritone saxophone
Johnathan Gu, 7th grade, percussion
Trinley Gyaltsen, 8th grade, percussion
Haven Hall, 8th grade, percussion
Olivia Howard, 8th grade, cello
Claire Johnston, 8th grade, flute
Clementine Rose Johnston, 8th grade, alto saxophone
Carys Love-Coriz, 7th, piano
Grace Maurice, 10th grade, trombone
Julia Maurice, 10th grade, bass
Emily Meehan, 9th grade, clarinet
Robin Menetrey, 11th grade, electric bass
Joseph Mottola Golluber, 9th grade, violin
Kuval Paladugu, 7th grade, percussion
Josiah Opetaia, 7th, piano
Sadie O’Sullivan, 10th grade, violin
Ari’ Omar Rendleman, 7th grade, piano
Blaise Rippy, 10th grade, alto saxophone
Fernanda Rodas, 10th grade, trombone
Marissa Sanchez, 9th grade, cello
Seamus Schroeder, 9th grade, percussion
Nixi Williams, 8th grade, alto saxophone
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
THANK YOU to all the students for their hard work and dedication, despite all the challenges.
THANK YOU to the parents and families who have been thrust into home teaching and for supporting your children in their musical endeavors.
THANK YOU to Lydia Hogan for her work to coordinate the program and virtual presentation.
THANK YOU to our classroom teaching-artists: Pat Malone, guitar; William Waag, brass; Sage Barton, strings and piano accompanist, Robert Krupnick.
THANK YOU to Jesse Parker for the heavy lifting of putting together a virtual ensemble.
THANK YOU to Randy Grillo, principal, and all our wonderful colleagues, faculty, and staff for all the support and hard work that goes into virtual learning during a pandemic.
