Weaving Words and Music

Viterbo UniversityMUSC 251, MUSIC THEORY 3

Dr. Mary Ellen Haupert, Instructor

Music Composition at VU

The students you’ll meet in this power-point are beginning their second year of music theory (sophomore year), which involves two semesters of MUSIC COMPOSITION. Past sophomore music students composed EARTHTONES, LIFENOTES, PEACE BY PIECE, CHECCHS MATES, and RUMI-NATIONS.

The 2015-2016 class of students is looking forward to stories about you and/or your country (Palestine) that might set to music!Peace and all good,Dr. Mary Ellen Haupert, Professor of Music

Emma WoodsHello! My name is Emma Woods, and I’m from a small town in Minnesota called Granite Falls. My town’s population is about 3,000 people. I really enjoyed my childhood in Granite Falls, and I have always been grateful to have grown up in a small community. I am currently a sophomore, vocal performance major at Viterbo University. I love music; especially opera! My goal for when I graduate from college is to perform in operas and share my passion for music with the world. Besides music, my interests are reading, spending time with friends, and being out in nature. I love spending as much time outside as I can! I often times will grab my favorite book, and sit in the grass reading. I also am a big geek. I love the Lord of the Rings books and movies, the TV show Doctor Who, and lots of other things that are nerdy. I really enjoy being myself and not being afraid to express my own, unique personality!

Olivia KrautkramerHello!  My name is Olivia Krautkramer.  I am a sophomore at Viterbo University double majoring in Music Education and Piano Performance.  I am hoping to one day teach music in an elementary school classroom.  I am from Kewaskum, WI.  My mother was my biggest influence in wanting to become a teacher.  She teaches early childhood special education.  I also have two older sisters, a younger brother, a brother-in-law, and am expecting my first niece in December!  Music has always been a large part of all of our lives.  I love to perform in musicals and have participated in many shows including Little Women, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Seussical the Musical.  I also enjoy playing soccer, reading, and spending time with friends and family.  I haven't done much composition in the past, but am very excited for this opportunity!

Arianna Day

Hello! My name is Arianna Day and I am a sophomore Vocal Performance Major and Business Administration Minor at Viterbo University.  I am from a small town called Platteville, WI where I was always involved in music throughout my childhood and high school career.  I grew up in a family of musicians; my mother teaches voice at UW-Platteville, my dad drums in a band on the weekends, my grandma is a local piano teacher, and all of my aunts and uncles play a musical instrument or sing.  I have just one brother who is a 22 year old software developer, but he also plays piano and sings.  I played the piano, saxophone, marimba, and viola throughout high school, along with being involved in many choirs and musicals, but singing has always been a priority of mine.  My family inspires me to be the best musician possible and I strive for that every day.

Abigail Hall

Hi! My name is Abigail Hall and I am a Sophomore Music Performance and History double major at Viterbo University.  I am from Kellogg, Minnesota, which is a small town along the Mississippi River.  I am the youngest in my family.  I have two sisters and a brother.  One of my older sisters, Allison, loves to sing and has always encouraged me to sing.  Now that I have a niece and nephew, I enjoy sharing my love for music with them.  We love to sing and dance together!  Some of my other hobbies are reading, sewing, and spending time with my friends.  

Claire Olson

My name is Claire Olson and I’m a junior Vocal Performance major. I’m from a small town called Holmen, which is located in Wisconsin close to La Crosse. I love to sing, and in my free time I have a lot of hobbies that I love doing. I journal, write songs and poetry, come up with new ideas for books that I’m writing, read (my favorite book series are Eragon and Harry Potter), learn new languages (including Korean, German, Norwegian, Irish, and many others!), long board (which is like skateboarding), fence (aka, learn the art of swordplay), play my violin, hang out with my friends, and take care of my miniature horse (his name is Rocket and he’s pretty adorable).

Madison GrumanMy name is Madison Gruman. I am nineteen years old.  I am a sophomore at Viterbo University. I am double majoring in Music Education and Music Performance. At Viterbo, I am involved with the Opera, Concert Choir and a Show Choir.  I grew up in Burlington, Wisconsin.  When I was younger my father died and my mother remarried.  I have 1 sister, 1 step-sister and 2 step-brothers. I love to sing, dance, and perform.  The past two summers I performed with a group called, "Kids from Wisconsin".  We perform over 60 shows in a 2 month time period. I also like to wakeboard, snow ski, shop, play soccer and be with my friends and family. I am very passionate about music. I have never done a composition before, but am looking forward to the experience.

Nick TemteNicholas Temte is sophomore music major at Viterbo University, specializing in vocal performance. A native of the La Crosse area, Nick enjoys writing and arranging his own music.