![]() ![]() His favorite sport was football and he played college ball under legendary coaches, “Johnny Blood” McNally and John Gagliardi. He was proud to have been an Eagle Scout. John’s Preparatory and University in Collegeville, MN. Michael’s Grade School in Grand Forks, and St. 28, and can be purchased at the parish office or by calling 48.Ardell Arthur “Casey” Vilandre, 88, of Fountain Hills, AZ, passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2021.Ĭasey was born in Grand Forks, ND, on April 18, 1932, the only child of Arthur and Alice (D’Heilly) Vilandre. The first concert in the series is on Friday, Nov. “The world is clouded with negativity right now, and what little things we can do to bring joy on a day-in-day-out basis, that’s what we need to keep shooting for,” Mattison said. Mark Catholic Church in Oro Valley for three years. It is Mattison’s first time directing the concert series at Ascension, who organized a similar concert series at St. Mattison holds a bachelor’s degree in sacred music and music education from Westminster Choir College, a master's degree in sacred music from Notre Dame University and a doctorate in choral conducting from the University of Arizona. “This is a great way to be able to highlight both the positives that are going on in our community in the sense of the musical relevance that this brings to the Fountain Hills area, as well as the ability to give back to those who are in need of beauty and art,” Mattison said. 11 concert will feature military singalongs, including music that traces the evolution of the life of a veteran, from enlistment, to retirement to their reception back home from war.Īs the concert series director, Mattison feels privileged to bring professional, world-renowned musicians into this little corner of the Valley. To accompany the Veteran’s Day holiday, the Nov. ![]() ![]() As the first community-based musical theatre orchestra in the country, Schermitzler presents educational showcases and concert reviews of full-length musicals with a full symphonic orchestra, chorus and principal roles.Ī graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in music theory and composition, Schermitzler is a pianist and a renowned vocalist. Stephen Schermitzler is the founder and artistic director of the Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra. He is a graduate of Arizona State University with degrees in piano performance and music performance. Szczepanek has performed on National Public Radio and in concert halls across the U.S. Szczepanek also founded the Pianist Academy, an online music education platform on YouTube that provides a wealth of music knowledge to beginners and professionals alike. He served as the former artistic director at Ascension and founded the Arts at Ascension series. Szczepanek is a Phoenix-based classical pianist who has taught music for over 20 years. 11, for an evening of piano music and vocals. Returning to the stage at Ascension, Charles Szczepanek and Stephen Schermitzler will perform at this year’s event on Nov. “We’re super excited to have a Veteran’s Day patriotic-themed concert in honor of those vets who have given their lives and so much more for the freedom of our country,” Mattison said. Ascension’s Music Director and Coordinator of Liturgy Billy Mattison organized this year’s concert series. 11, at 7 p.m.Īs in years past, this concert series benefits fine arts education for underprivileged students in inner-city schools. Church of the Ascension is hosting its annual concert series, Arts at Ascension, with the first concert set for Veterans Day, Friday, Nov.
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