Music Archives - Southwestern Illinois College

SWIC to feature local professors at a chamber music recital 

If you’d like to hear the voices of past and present Southwestern Illinois College Concert Choir members performing together, now’s your chance.

The Choir and alumni will perform Saturday, April 23 at 5 p.m., at the Saint Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W. B St., in Belleville. The event is free and open to the public.

Professor of Music Andy Jensen, DMA, will conduct the performance, with piano accompaniment by Gail Long.

“After a decade teaching at SWIC (and a world-altering pandemic) I’m feeling very nostalgic and reflective,” Jensen said. “This concert is filled with songs our choirs have performed over the past ten years and has brought together over 50 students and alumni for a weekend of friendship and music.”

The concert will include music by composers such as Eric Whitacre, Kim André Arnesen, John Leavitt and Emma Lou Diemer, to name a few.

For more information about the SWIC Music department, visit swic.edu/music.

let go – Abby Christ

Talent Statement:

“Hi! My name is Abby Christ, I am a second year Running Start student from Belleville East.

After graduation, I plan on transferring to a 4 year university to study Music Therapy. I love the idea of having a career focused on bettering someone’s life while doing something I love. I’ve played music for as long as I can remember and I play many instruments.

In this song, everything you hear was created by me. I love having a song that I can call completely my own, and I’m excited to share it with you! If you enjoyed this song, please find the full version on my YouTube channel!

Thank you so much! Abby <3″

Submission Information

Title: “let go” – an original song by Abby Christ

Talent Name: Abby Christ

Category: MUSIC

Cover of River Flows in you – Amanda Cheney

Talent Statement:

“I have been playing piano for a couple years on and off. Because my main focus has been gymnastics all my life, I haven’t gotten much time to sit down and play the piano. However, when I do find time, this is my absolute favorite song to rewind with <3”

Submission Information

Title: Cover of River Flows in you on piano

Talent Name: Amanda Cheney

Category: MUSIC

Chainlink performs “House of Pigs” – Noah Hutson

Talent Statement:

“Chainlink has been a band since January, but we are starting to get momentum within the St Louis scene. If you would like to support us or check us out, follow @chainlink_stl on Instagram!”

Submission Information

Title: Chainlink performs “House of Pigs”

Talent Name: Noah Hutson

Category: MUSIC

“Wooden Heart” by Elvis Presley – Billie Elliott

Talent Statement:

Since I’ve seen the movie ‘ELVIS’ (2022 film), I thought I would sing one of his songs in his honor. ‘Wooden Heart’ is one of my favorites. May he, the King of Rock n’ Roll, rest in peace.
‘Elvis has left the building!’ -Horace Logan

Submission Information

Title: “Wooden Heart” by Elvis Presley

Talent Name: Billie Elliott

Category: MUSIC

MUTE Sink Deep – Mitchell Carpizo

Talent Statement:

“I got started with music in 2018 when I began to mess around with the free version of the audio software that I use. Once I got the hang of the basics and began to make some of my early (and pretty bad) songs I got my hands on the full version of the software as well as various other musical instruments and tools. “

Submission Information

Title: MUTE Sink Deep

Talent Name: Mitchell Carpizo

Category: MUSIC

Sold – John Michael Montgomery by Sydney Menner

Talent Statement

During quarantine, I have been busy working, fishing, riding my Polaris/four-wheeler, and spending lots of time outside. I have enjoyed singing for quite some time now and love to just sing in my free time.

Submission Information

Title: Sold – John Michael Montgomery

Talent Name: Sydney Menner

Category: MUSIC

“The Weight” performed by Adam Harbison

Talent Statement

I’ve been staying busy helping my family and church during quarantine while working on music.”

Submission Information

Title: The Weight

Talent Name: Adam Harbison

Category: MUSIC

Don’t Stop Believing Cover By Journey – Alexander Wilson

Talent Statement

“For this performance, I was just having a bit of fun. I hope you guys like it!.“- Wilson

Submission Information

Title: Don’t Stop Believing Cover

Talent Name:Alexander Wilson

Category: MUSIC

Speedin – Jaylen Jenkins & Tyler Bonner

Talent Statement

“I have been working during quarantine which gave me bare minimum of time to come up with ideas so my brother helped me during the time.”- Jenkins & Bonner

Submission Information

Title: Speedn

Talent Name: Jaylen Jenkins & Tyler Bonner

Category: MUSIC