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Show culture 04.05.2010 From the shower to the stage Asst. Culture editor It seems everyone loves to sing in the shower and for some of us, that's probably where the singing should stay. For members of UVU's Concert Choir, however, it is a completely different story; they are definitely a group that deserve to be heard beyond the walls of an apartment bathroom. However, if you think your bathtime melodies are ready to leave home and be heard by more than just your roommates, this nonauditioned choir may be for you. "We are always recruiting, always hoping for more people," says UVU Con- cert Choir Director Connie Jensen. UVU's concert choir is open to any student wishing to participate, and they encourage anyone to join, regardless of experience. This talented group will be having their end-of-the-semester concert at 7 p.m. on April 6 at the Orem Public Library, where admission is free. "This concert is the student's final. Because this is a performance class, they need to perform. We'usually have a performance on campus at the Ragan Theater; . however, we weren't able to work it in this semester," Jensen said. These dedicated students take the time to add the cho- rale class, which is offered each fall and spring, into their busy schedules. They work hard at improving their vocal skills throughout the semester, culminating in this performance. 'There are people who do really well; despite the fact that this is a nonauditioned choir, many are very talented singers. Some come back every semester. I've been very lucky that way. I've even had some who will stick with it for the full four years," Jensen said. The choir is not limited to music majors either. They encourage everyone from all walks of life and study to join. This choir that began with only about 12 members can boast that today they are quite a full ensemble, with around 50 members. And their talents don't stop at singing — many play instruments like piano and violin, and a few of these students will play instrumental pieces^as part of the upcoming concert. "I will be soloing and our pianist, who is just excellent, will be soloing a piece," Jensen said. "We will have a variety of things that will round out the program. We are known for that, being pretty eclectic." The concert will also, of course, showcase the students' growing talent with a spectrum of music genres like folk and jazz, as well as spiritual and contemporary Jrom* A1 'Jesse L. Royston f BFA participant Behind her artw: "I like to incorporate different Senses into my paintings ... It seems abstract in the way that a memory would be. You cant quite remember it, but you get [this general feeling." MaryBeth Longmore Student Art Show participant Influential classes at UVU: Figure drawing and alternative ; photography j Goals: 'I'm planning on mov- ; ing to California and getting ; things into galleries and sell- i ing my work." i -Goals: Considering graduate school for art therapy Jenny Elizabeth Michelle Beck jBFA participant BFA participant; second place In Student Art Show 'Source of inspiration: ;"What inspires me is ihumanity and the over 106 ibillion people who have jlived on the earth. For jme, every one of-them is ^somebody. People come on the earth, we take from jthe earth, we create, it {disintegrates and more Ipeople come.' About art: "You have to do it from your soul, otherwise it's not going to look good, it's not going to look presentable, no matter what genre of art it is." Goals: Curating and working in a studio. MITTON/UVUReviw Each piece of student artwork selecte for this exhibit was uniquely concieved and produced. Much like reading an individuals personal diary, the pieces betray the essence of each artist. Teagan Alex (artwork shown above) j First place in Student Art Show i '• Inspiration behind her winning piece: "It was actually my dog. He had cancer. When I started this project, they told me that he wasn't going to live very long, so I started photographing things that were dead to help rrje feel okay with it." Goals: Currently owns an 'art studio with husband Patrick Devonas; plans to continue painting about societal issues and women's experiences. I Goals: Teaching high school photography and running a ; studio. • Ex-LDS filmmaker to screen his most personal film at UVU RIKKI CARTER Culture writer Just when yoii think you can predict the path that all LDS film and filmmakers will tread, a film may come along that will cause you stop and rethink your preconceived notions. Richard Dutcher, the talented filmmaker, actor, producer and director of popular LDS films like "God's Army" (2000), "BrighamCity" (2001) and "States of Grace "(2005) will be on campus for a free screening and Q&A session music. "We will be singing a wide variety of music; we do spirituals and jazz. We have an alleluia, a sacred song, a Spanish song and other standard chorale pieces. The "Awakening," is a nice piece that relates well to what is going on in our world today. We really do just a good mix of things," Jensen said. This well-prepared concert, with an eight-year choir veteran director, Jensen, will surely be a pleasure to attend. Come listen to the brave souls who decided to take their talent from the shower to the stage. EARTHUNGS ARTSHOW I- photo courtesy of Connie Jensen UVU's concert choir is one of the shcool's most dazzling hidden gems. for his latest film "Falling" (2008), at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 in the library auditorium. Dutcher, who in 2007 left the LDS church, has arguably shaped LDS filmmaking into what it has become today. His film, "Falling," will make audiences question what they think they know about this director, about whether or not this film can be considered "Mormon Cinema" and what the term actually means. The film tells the story of a Hollywood videogra- Wisdom pher whose incriminating footage of gang violence soon lands him in the line of danger. This drama carries an R-rating for violence and language. Based on these facts alone, it will surely be a shift from the films he has helmed previously. Dutcher's filmmaking style transcends the LDS film genre in which he has been so deeply involved. It also proves that he has not only been a skilled maker of LDS films, but is a great filmmaker period. Don't miss the oppor- tunity to have an intimate viewing experience with this director and with a film that will, if nothing else, open your eyes to a different message from a multifaceted filmmaker you may have thought had only one niche up his sleeve. To Attend: Richard Dutcher presents Falling (2008) Sponsored by the UVU Cinema Studies Club Thursday, April 8 at 7 pm in the UVU library Auditorium (LI 120) This event is Free and open to the public Award, "Earthlings" has gone on to inspire countless lives with the desire for from • B1 animal empathy. "Earthlings" is the first and watching animals die all in a documentary trilogy, day long." the second installment of While many find it difwhich, to be titled "Unity," ficult to view the 90-minute will delve into the realm film because of its disturbing of perception. Rather than images, Monson emphasized focusing on animal rights' that the least individuals abuses, the film will center could do is to witness the around the interconnectivity cruelties imposed upon ani- between humans, animals mals, saying that "we must and the earth, for better and not refuse with our eyes worse. what they must endure with "I would have to say their bodies." 'Unity' is more of an essay Although most of the film. We have a thesis and film documents the daywe are putting it forward, to-day practices of various this thesis of non-duality," industries, there are a few Monson said. "'Unity' is . isolated cases included about apathy and empathy which Monson felt were too and why there is a border meaningful to remove from around our empathy," Monthe content. Referring "to a son said. scene donated from Turkey This film will take a in which a dog is thrown philosophical approach, with into a trash compressor, four segments focusing on Monson described his battle body, mind, heart and soul. to keep the scene in the film A common theme throughdespite protest from others out the film is that "apathy involved. cannot exist if there is a true "I said, 'no we have understanding," the idea that to keep it because this by realizing our mutuality, sequence totally personiall forms of discrimination fies life unworthy of life. and domination would be They are literally throwing done away with. a live animal away in the "What will it take for garbage; we have to keep humanity to get to a point it,'" Monson explained. '1 where we're not critical am so grateful that camera about anything, nothing, was there because in that because everything is in prosupreme moment when the cess, and you recognize that dog was about to be killed as being divine in a way?" he or she was surrounded by Monson asked. all of these heartless faces, That is a profound quesand the only thing that was tion we must all internalize, there was a camera. When because real change is made I look at that footage, when by ourselves within ourpeople look at the footage selves. now, they watch that animal "Earthlings" is a starting die with complete compassion and sympathy, and that point for anyone looking is why I watch everything as to be enlightened as to the realities of speciesism, but it comes in." "Unity" will ask the deeper Winner of The Humaniquestion of "why?" How can tarian Award from the San we claim to respect life, if Diego Film Festival, Best we don't honor it in every Content Award from the manifested form? 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