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Show Performer's childhood love affair with music still alive Lair hosts Readers' Theater By Michelle rVhrson a&c writer - Signpost She's a saxophonist, percussionist, vocalist and more. Arianc Stevens is a talented individual whose musical abilities are rivaled only by her enthusiasm lor life. "I enjoy music, because it is one of tlie few ways you can truly cxprcss what you're feeling," Stevens said. "Tlvre is a piece for every mood" Stevens, a freshman, started out in tlie marching and Symphonic bands, but has become a member of tlie Saxophone Quartet, Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir and Jazz Ensemble. In addition, six? participates with her family, the Stevens Family Singers, performing at various functions. Stevens began her love affair with music when she was in the fifth grade. Six; started on clarinet but only played for a few months. She wanted to play the tenor saxophone, but her teacher said her hands were too small for tlx? keys, so she played alto for a while. In seventh grade, she switched to tenor. "We had a tenor sax at home, so I would have picked it anyway," Stevens said "It has tlx; perfect sound for me." Her love for music led her to declare a major in music education. To complete this field of study, students must take two years of music tlicory and ear training, pass piano proficiency (even if their emphasis is on another instrument) and leam how to play a wide variety of instruments. "At first I didn't want to go to college, but I decided to go to at least get my generals done," Stevens said. Then I met Diane Chantry who suggested which classes I should take, so I jumped right in." In addition to playing the saxophone in the Jazz Ensemble and the Saxophone ' '' w - . K-.v.... X ..w tjaiiA.'lln.. JUL v-VJ 1 1 Saxophonist, percussionist and vocalist Ariane Stevens spends her time as a member of WSU's musical family. Quartet, six; plays percussion in tlx; Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble and is currently learning tlx; trombone in the brass class education majors must take. "Six; is a great source of encouragement to the percussion section," Chantellc Kantor, pianist and percussionist, said "Ariane is always looking for a part to play and six; always strives to play it right She is a great asset to the band program because she's always willing to try harder." Stevens became a member of tlx Jazz Ensemble this quarter when one of tlie other tenor saxophonists was unable to go to the Reno festival. She'd always wanted to be involved in tlx; Jazz Ensemble and had talked to Keipp about being involved "I really enjoy playing jazz, and the saxophone is the best instrument for jazz," she said. "Plus, we get really neat harmonies in symphonic music which I also enjoy." Raised in Rock Springs, Wyo., she and her family moved here four years ago, and six; graduated from Bonneville High School. In addition to her musical involvement Stevens enjoys a good movie, baking cookies and being, as she calls herself, an "old grandma crochctcr." "Tlx; best thing about her is she makes everyone feel better about themselves," Kantor said. "She's very positive and always looks for tlx; good in people." After graduation Stevens hopes to become a band teacher in a high school. Most of all, she loves to play and hopes to keep doing it She will be performing Mondiy night with the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Thursday with the Jazz Ensemble and again on June 4 when the Saxophone Quartet gives a recital. "I love that natural high from playing when you get to a screaming section," she said "I get pumped and want to run all over the place. It gives me such a rush and that's why I love it" America Online Wants You! America Online is currently hiring part-time Technical Support Representatives Here's your chance to join in the excitement and opportunity of the online industry! 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The scripts arc a scries of nine short plays written by the following WSU students and graduates: Christian Adams, Corey Atkins, Nicollctc Coiner, Darin I ladlcy, Sara Lewis, Jack Pincttc, Thcadra Tcrkclsen and Holly Winn. The production is under the direction of Dr. Shcrwin Howard, professor of performing arts. Each night's program contains nine short readings by seven students. The WSU version of readers' theatre varies from its traditional form of confining the author to a chair. Howard said though the movement is far less than that of a play "...our production allows freedom of movement on the stage. They arcn 't just sitting in front of a script." Beside tlie freedom to roam, students of the production utilize slide projectors for setting and small subtle props and costumes. "We wanted to minimize the production of tlie plays. Our interest is the text; our focus is the language." said Howard. Costume design is by Anne Jensen, a WSU senior. Sound design, lighting and set are by Jeff Gwilliam, also a senior. The idea for the reading originated from Dr. Shcrwin 's play writing class in 1995. "I like to encourage new playwrights," said Howard. He said it is a motivating factor to have a script performed. "I love to see new plays. When you go sec I lamlet for the 1 5th time it is always great, but seeing a brand new production is an exciting experience." Immediately following the opening performance, a public forum conducted by three dramaturgy students will be offered to discuss scripts and pnxluction. Tlie public will also be allowed to meet with the playwrights, actors and director. The plays range from conicdic to sad and touching. Howard warns, however, that some of tlie subject matter contains adult content and language and may not be suitable for children. Tickets are $4.50-$6 and are now available at the Dee Events Center ticket office or at the door one hour prior to tlie performance. 0(0 0 Graduation Announcements Now Available! Weber State Bookstore 626-6552 t F f t 1 .1 . An Evening of Readers' Theatre original script by Christian Adams Corey Atkins -Nicoletle Coiner Darin Hadley Sara Ltwis Jack Pinette Theadra Terkelsen Holly Winn 22-24 May 1997 7:30 PM UB Junction Tickets: $6 adults $4.50 students call 626-8500 PI EASE NOTE: ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS A Wchcr Stale University Department of Performing Arts Production Looking for skilled and devoted people to join us this fall for a football season of hard work and fun. Basic Qualifications include experience with spins, tosses, and an openness to new ideas. Also looking for Marching Band Instrumentalists. call WSU Band Office for details 626-6443 or 626-7245 |