Senior Music Recitals: Spring ’24

Our senior recital series is a collection of beautiful instrumental and vocal recitals featuring performances from our wonderful and talented student musicians. 

Please join us on Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. for Raphael Querubin's senior capstone piano recital in the Chapel. This recital is a journey through all different kinds of classical music, featuring works from Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Svendsen, and Fazil Say. It features a duet with Amelia Ortiz in Act 2, and a special encore of Fazil Say's Paganini Jazz. 

Immediately following that, Amelia Ortiz will have her own senior capstone violin recital at 8:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Amelia Ortiz is on the verge of graduating from Saint Mary's College of California with a major in Music and a minor in Psychology. Having embraced the violin since the age of 12, her musical journey has been an integral part of her life. Throughout her college experience, Amelia has not only showcased her violin skills but also delved into the complexities of psychology.

As she approaches graduation, Amelia's commitment to music and psychology reflects her desire to make a meaningful impact. With dreams of a career in music therapy or teaching children music, she envisions leveraging her passion and expertise to contribute positively to the lives of others. Amelia's impending graduation marks the beginning of a promising journey in the realms of music education and therapy.

On Saturday, April 13, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel, Emily Grace Hancock will hold her senior capstone vocal recital featuring SMC Jazz Singers and Choir. Emily's recital is the culmination of her musical experiences at Saint Mary’s College. The soprano will perform works from a broad repertoire, including classical masterpieces by Mozart, Gluck, and Debussy; a musical theater ballad by Stephen Sondheim;  jazz numbers; and folk tunes. Emily will be joined by the Saint Mary’s Glee and Chamber singers, Jazz singers, and various additional special guest artists.

Sophie-Anne Wood's senior capstone vocal recital, scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Chapel on April 13, marks the pinnacle of her musical journey at Saint Mary's College. The soprano will showcase a diverse repertoire featuring French compositions by renowned artists such as Edith Piaf and Eric Satie, alongside an opening prayer by Schubert and iconic classics by The Beatles and Queen. Sophie-Anne will be accompanied by the Saint Mary's Glee ensemble and special guest artists. 

All recitals are free, though contributions are welcome to the Music Program:
https://gift.stmarys-ca.edu/a/musicgives
or the SMC Choir Tour Scholarship Fund for New Zealand's World Choir Games in July '24:
stmarys-ca.edu/choirgives