Performances By
California State University Channel Islands University Chorus
Pleasant Valley School District Chorus
Interviews With
Dr. Andrea Ramsey
Dale Trumbore
Hosted By
Dr. KuanFen Liu, Artistic Director
Dean Butler, President
Channel Islands Choral Association
For more information about our Virtual Choir Room or becoming a member of one of our choral programs, please click HERE
Interviews interspersed throughout the program with
Dr. Andrea Ramsey
Dale Trumbore
Through the Dark
Andrea Ramsey
Adapted from the writings of Helen Keller
Faith is the Bird That Feels the Light
Elizabeth Alexander
Text by Rabindranath Tagore
Soloist, Sabrina Moreno
Hallelujah for the Day!
Andrea Ramsey
Words adapted from a traditional fisherman’s prayer in Ghana
Over Hill, Over Dale
Andrea Ramsey
From “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” (Act 2, Scene 1) by William Shakespeare
Huron Carol
Traditional Canadian Carol, Arranged by Sarah Quartel
Like the Snowflakes
Betty Nicholson
Ring Out, Ye Bells!
Dale Trumbore
Text by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Fall Semester 2020
Dr. KuanFen Liu, Conductor
Dean Butler, Manager
Linda Fern Fay, Accompanist
Choral Assistants
Dean Butler
Vincent Dominguez
Linda Fern Fay
Molly Kohler Pei
Sopranos
Fran Arner-Costello*
Jennifer Baker
Jules Balén*
Penny Brady
Dianna Burdick
Stefany Chadkewicz*
Kim Charnofsky
Melissa Cohen
Beth Cook
Rachael Crooks*
Norrene DiBenedetto
Karen Gonzalez*
Sharon Hillbrant
Patricia Lathrop-McPherson
Julie Lewis
Joan Luoto Rust
Robyn Lynn
Merilee McHenry
Kally McMurray-Fisher
Sabrina Moreno*
Debbie Schaeffer
Davee Vang
Altos
Jana Deguzman*
Marianne Droney
Marina Dzessa-Gilham
Barbara Ghosh
Sharon Lutz
Betty Nicholson
Editha Pableo
Margot Parker
Molly Kohler Pei
Rosa Pena Casas*
Claudia Reyes-Vazques*
Heather Trombower
Wendy Villafuerte*
Tenors
Mike Biscoe*
Jerry Cruz*
Vincent Dominquez
Jesus Gonzalez*
Trevor Linam*
Martin Mortensen*
Basses
David Benjamin
Dean Butler
James Darling
Kenneth Day
Kevin Droney
Cameron Friend
Martin Kail
Moises Mercado
Patrick Praetorius
Archie Shum
Robin Sturgeon
Mark Torrez
Jack Wanamaker
*CSU Channel Islands Students and Faculty
2020-2021
Vincent Dominguez, Director
Emma Zandbergen, Co-Director
Joan Luoto Rust, Administrator
Student Members
Aliyah Aspuria
Isabela Baron
Eloise Bray
Cameron Brown
Zoe Bryla
Charly Conteh
Bailee Cook
Bailey Crosby
Lucy Egilits
Nil Eminoglu
Lola Farias
Khloe Galvan
Gauge Guerrero
Riley Guerrero
Lucy Guevarra
Maya Lee
Matthew Lopez
Caitlyn Murray
Calissa Piedrahita
Jorge Piedrahita
Rylan Pilapil
Madison Pina
Marilu Quezada
Ishanvi Rajput
Marilyn Reaves
Layna Trafican
Peter Umipig
Sophia Vaiz
Sophia Villegas
Olivia Weiland
Simon Yao
Zoey Zablodil
Channel Islands Choral Association
For more than a decade, Channel Islands Choral Association‘s dedicated mission has been to provide students of all ages quality choral music education and performance opportunities in Ventura County. Current projects include partnerships with the CSU Channel Islands University and the Pleasant Valley School District and the ongoing sponsorship of two, dynamic choral programs. As CICA moves into the next decade of its 21st century mission, we are more determined than ever to provide students of all ages access to a quality choral music program. CICA embraces the belief that this not only cultivates musicality, but also a sense of community, belonging, and contribution that adds value to life and provides a safer and healthier community. We are moving forward… clear in our mission and vision, connecting with our community and contributing beautiful, life-enriching choral music FOR ALL!
The Museum of Ventura County embraces all opportunities to partner with Ventura County nonprofit organizations. We strive to provide diverse programming virtually and in-person through these exciting collaborations. The Museum is pleased to now allow visitors access to our galleries in Ventura and at the Agriculture Museum located in Santa Paula.
CSU Channel Islands
Instructionally Related Activities Fund
The Instructionally Related Activities Fund was established to provide support for essential educational experiences and activities that aid and supplement the fundamental educational mission of CSU Channel Islands.
Pleasant Valley School District and its 11 Camarillo schools prepare 21st century learners who are responsible members of our global society with a vision of EXCELLENCE FOR ALL! Our appreciation also to Save Our Kids Music (SOKM) for their partnership in providing PVSD students and families with the best in music education support and instruction.
Channel Islands Choral Association would like to thank the following donors, our Master Builders, for their generous contributions in making our Virtual Choir Room (VCR) and virtual choral program possible.
For more information about becoming a donor, please click HERE
June Ames
Jules Balén
Ari Berman
John Biggs
Dianna and Bob Burdick
Catherine Burriss
Dean & Wendi Butler
Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra
Colette Compton
Elizabeth Cook
Mayleen Cortez
Laurie Crites
Kenneth and Donna Day
Norrene DiBenedetto
Kristen Dobson
Christine R. Dowell
Pat and Chris Ehret
Ria Fidler
Diane Fisher
Barbara Ghosh
Steve Harbison
Sharon Hillbrant
Stephen Honda
Diana Hopkins
Renata and Tom Hundley
Martin Kail
Margaret Keyes
Sonia King
Kathleen Klompien
Bob Rust and Joan Luoto Rust
Laura Kravetz Mihalka
Patricia Lathrop McPherson
Ming-Yen Lee
Saul Lessler and Julia Newman
Oberdan and Vanessa Otto
Terri & Mark Lisagor
KuanFen Liu
Chris Lukather
Michael Mayer
Gary & Laurie McCoy
Merilee McHenry
Barbara Meister
Ignacio Mendiguren and Beth Hartung
Moises Mercado
Rae Ann Michael
Editha Pableo
Mark Patterson
John Pearson
Molly Kohler Pei
Paul Rockenstein
Robin Roth Faigin
Karen Romney
Fleet Rust
Libby and Doug Scott
Archie Shum
John Skovmand
Robin Siegel Lakin
Sara Starzec
Fred and Barbara Tomblin
Heather Trombower
Frances Turner Marshall
Dan Villanueba
Bruce and Delores Walker
Tara Wallace
Phil White
Fang Yang
Judy Yecny Russo
John Yudelson
On behalf of Channel Islands Choral Association Board of Directors, we ask you to join us in showing our appreciation to our Virtual Choir Room (VCR) Production Team. Without their support and expertise, our dedicated mission of providing excellence in choral music education and performance during the COVID-19 pandemic would not have been possible.
Creative Directors
Dean Butler
KuanFen Liu
Molly Kohler Pei
Website Design & Support
Joan Luoto Rust
Graphic Design & Support
David Benjamin
Video Segments Filmed and Edited By
Isaac Ortiz
Virtual Consultants & Production
Arts Laureate
Technical Assistant
Derek Spence
Librarian
Jennifer Baker
Publicity
Dianna Burdick
Social Media
Margot Parker
Host Script & Direction
Molly Kohler Pei