Fall 2025 Music Student Recital

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Seminole State College Music Student Recital 

Presented by the Center for Fine & Performing Arts at Seminole State College.

Hosted by - Distinguished Professor Dianna Campbell & Dr. James Smisek
Accompanists - Harrison Light & Ewa Mekwinski

  • November 4, 2025
  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Sanford/Lake Mary Campus
    Building J-109
A black grande piano

Welcome to Music at Seminole State College! 

We are delighted to share another season of outstanding performances with you! This series showcases the talent and dedication of our students, faculty, and guest artists, highlighting the richness of musical expression across a wide range of styles and traditions. Each concert is an opportunity to experience the power of live performance and the sense of community it creates, reminding us of the important role the arts play in inspiring, uplifting, and connecting us all.

As you enjoy today’s performance, we invite you to fully immerse yourself in the music and celebrate the creativity of the artists on stage. Thank you for joining us. Your presence ensures that the arts remain a vibrant part of Seminole State College and Central Florida. Now kick back, and enjoy!

Sincerely,

~ Dianna Campbell
Director of Choral Activities
Distinguished Professor of Music
Music Coordinator

Student Recital Program

Crystal Mallet - Arthur Charles Lipner (b. 1958)
Hodge, Percussion
from the studio of Joshua Albert

Clarinet Sonata Mvt. II - Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)
Charlie LaBonte, Clarinet
from the studio of Steven Amann

Someone to Watch Over Me - George & Ira Gershwin
(1848-1937) (1896-1983)
Aubry Hamilton, Mezzo-Soprano
from the studio of Deanna Giron

Elegy - Woody James (b. 1946)
Isaiah Youngblood, Trumpet
from the studio of John Almeida

Kokopelli - Katherine Hoover (1937-2018)
Nevaeh Seely, Flute
from the studio of Emma Koi

O Del Mio Dolce Ardor - Christoph Willibald von Glluck
(1714-1787)
Makala Mcleod, Mezzo-Soprano
From the studio of David Whitehead

Kleine Preludium - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Jeremiah Brotherson, Piano
From the studio of Dr. Erik Ettinger

Clarinet Sonata Mvt. I - Charles Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Pedro Oliva, Clarinet
from the studio of Dr. Wang

Petite Pièce Concertante- Guillaume Balay (1871-1943)
Alek Dyer, Trumpet
from the studio of John Almeida

If Music Be the Food of Love - Henry Purcell & Colonel Heveningham (1659-1695) (1604-1678)
Lucy Scalera, Mezzo-Soprano
from the studio of Miranda Graham

Scrapple from the Apple - Charlie Parker (1920-1955)
Adrian Gonzalez, Alto Saxophone
from the studio of Steven Amann

On the Street Where You Live from "My Fair Lady" -
Alan Lerner & Frederick Loewe (1918-1986) (1901-1988)
Gabriel Brandt, Tenor
from the studio of Deanna Giron

Sonata No. 16 in C Major- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Emily Hayworth, Piano
from the studio of Dr. Chih-Jung Hsu

Bordogni No. 3 - Marco Bordogni (1789-1856)
Johan Fransson, Trombone
from the studio of Eric Lee

Se Tu M’ami - Alessandro Pansotti (1853-1913)
Kaylyn DeBose, Mezzo-Soprano
from the studio of Miranda Graham

Sonata For Flute and Piano, I. Heiter Bewegt -
Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)
Marisa Toscano, Flute
from the studio of Emma Koi

Prelude C - Major, BWV 846 - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Nathaniel Vang, Piano
from the studio of Dr. Erik Ettinger

Trombone Concerto - Rimsky Korsakov (1844 - 1908)
Alexis Bowman, Euphonium
from the studio of Eric Lee

Gretchen am Spinnrade - Franz Schubert (1720-1799)
Mia Sanchez, Soprano
From the studio of Miranda Graham

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus with "Moonlight Sonata" -
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Gabriel Lynch, Piano
from the studio of Dr. Chih-Jung Hsu

Prelude Et Ballade - Guillaume Balay (1871-1943)
Melinda Perez, Trumpet
from the studio of John Almeida

Romance - Stefan Bolesław Poradowski (1902-1967)
Jaden A. Johnston, Double Bass
from the studio of Pat Gallo

Empty Chairs at Empty Tables from "Les Miserables" -
Claude-Michel Schönberg (b. 1944)
Bryce Padilla, Baritone
from the studio of David Whitehead


Support Choral Music and/or Seminole State Bands at Seminole State College

The Support-A-Musician fund was created to assist deserving student musicians in various ways. We work closely with our students with special circumstances and offer support as needed, case by case.  Donations are accepted at any time of the year.

Our coffers are low and every bit helps!  We are profoundly thankful for your support. 

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Seminole State Choral or Seminole State Bands

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SSC Foundation Support Choral Music or Seminole State Bands
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