Vespers
'Vesper' (latin) translates to this in English.
Evening
The songs Espresso and Please Please Please were sung by this artist.
Sabrina Carpenter
This famous composer was deaf.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Dr. Hawkinson was officially named director of choral activities at Millikin in this year.
2022
This 1957 musical by Leonard Bernstein retells Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" in the context of gang rivalry in New York City.
West Side Story
This song was sung during the 'lighting' of the candles in last year's (2023) Vespers.
The Work of Christmas
This vocalist was the very first American Idol winner.
Kelly Clarkson
This Austrian city was home to composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn.
Vienna
Dr Hawkinson takes his coffee....
Black
Complete the lyrics from "The Phantom of the Opera":
"Think of me, think of me fondly, ____ __ ___ _____"
when we say goodbye.
This energetic Spanish song was our closer for last year's Vespers (2023).
Ríu Ríu Chíu
This song by British rock band Coldplay is roughly based around the French Revolution.
Viva La Vida
The opera Dido and Aeneas is written by this Baroque composer.
Henry Purcell
Dr. Hawkinson is originally from this state.
Arizona
This term describes a performance or segment where the performer interacts with the audience or breaks the fourth wall, often involving direct address or improvisation.
A soliloquy
This year (2024) we will be celebrating which annual year of Millikin Vespers.
65th
This artist won Best New Artist at the 66th Grammy Awards in 2024.
Victoria Monét
This type of Polish folk dance is in ¾ with an emphasis on beat 2.
Mazurka
Dr Hawkinson has a masters in conducting from this college.
Westminster Choir College
This Tony Award-winning actress is renowned for her roles in "Into the Woods," "Gypsy," and "Annie Get Your Gun." She is also known for her philanthropic work and her distinctive voice.
Bernadette Peters
Finish the lyrics from last year's (2023) opener...
"et filius _____ ___ _____"
datus est nobis
The 90's Boyband NSYNC was made up of these 5 members.
Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and Lance Bass
This manuscript is the single largest primary source of music of the 14th-century Italian Trecento.
Squarcialupi codex
Dr. Hawkinson is a featured vocalist in this theatrical Christmas album by Mark Peotter.
I Witness
This 1965 Broadway musical by Frank Loesser tells the story of a young couple who become entangled in a series of comedic and often absurd situations, including a famous song about a “12 Days” gift-giving contest.
"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"