DR. WYERS LORE
Dr. Wyers discovered she was this vocal part recently in her own voice lessons.
What is a mezzo?
This song by Diana Syrse featured Zachary Fitzgerald as a soloist.
What is "La Muerte?"
What is "La Muerte Sonriente?"
Chorale has this many section leaders this quarter.
What is 11?
This famous composer wrote 8 operas by the age of 16.
Who is Mozart?
This is the title of our Autumn Quarter concert program.
What is The Loudest Whisper?
Dr. Wyers' piano-playing, Spellbound composing son.
Who is Calvin?
Chorale and Chamber Singers combined for this Runestad piece featuring the UW Symphony Orchestra.
What is "Earth Symphony?"
These two treble section leaders are future music educators!
Who are Haley and Meliza?
This word, meaning to decrease, should be in every crescendo, according to Dr. Geoffrey Boers.
What is a decrescendo?
This is the title of our Winter Quarter concert program.
What is The Promise of Living?
This is the nickname the people of Chorale have lovingly bestowed upon Dr. Wyers. (she has no idea)
What is "Gizzy Wy-Wy?"
Meena Kuduva featured as a soloist on this piece about the Aurora Borealis.
What is "Rivers of Light?"
These two treble section leaders play the violin.
Who are Meliza and Jessica?
This is the other name of the clef that altos and sopranos sing in.
Hint: not treble
What is the G clef?
Chorale (and Chamber) toured in Europe this past summer and performed in these three countries.
Bonus: Name the country we visited but did not perform in.
What are the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary?
Bonus: What is Slovakia?
This musical artist is an inspiration to Dr. Wyers and she brings him up as frequently as possible.
Who is Jacob Collier?
Meliza Redulla featured as a soloist on this song from the Southern Philippines based on a children's game chant.
What is "Kaisa-isa Niyan?"
These two treble section leaders play the cello.
Who are Lainey and Lauren?
This word, used in conducting and meaning beat-point, stems from the Latin word icere meaning "to strike."
What is an ictus?
Chorale performed at Climate Pledge Arena with this internationally recognized opera singer.
Who is Andrea Bocelli?
Who is "Andy Bo-Bo?"
Dr. Wyers attempted to train this animal that frequented her backyard.
What is a crow?
This song by Veljo Tormis featured Claire Killian and Emma Koslosky as soloists.
What is "Tower Bell in My Village?"
These two section leaders served on Treble Choir's cabinet last year.
Who are Haley and Jackie?
This musical mode is the same as the natural minor scale.
What is Aeolian?
This is where Chorale rehearsed during Covid times.
What is the parking garage?