March 31: Joanie Jorash Senior Vocal Recital

On Sunday, March 31st, Joanie Jorash performed her Senior Recital at College of the Ozarks. Joanie fell in love with music at a young age and participated in Chapel Choir and Chorale during her time at College of the Ozarks. In the Spring of 2017, Joanie began private voice lessons with Ms. Rebecca Claborn, whose guidance inspired her to reach new heights in her vocal abilities.

Joanie performed many pieces by various composers, including two french pieces by Gabriel Fauré, two German pieces by Johannes Brahms, and two Russian pieces by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Also included in Joanie's repertoire were various English Art Songs and Musical Theater pieces.  

Joanie dedicated her performance to her grandmother and namesake, Joan Amis Russell, who also held a passion for singing. Joanie specifically dedicated the piece The Lord's Prayer, by Albert Hay Malotte, to her grandmother because it was her favorite song. 







Joanie finished her performance with the piece Someone is Sending Me Flowers, by David Baker. This comic piece describes a befuddled and exasperated lady who repeatedly receives flowers from a secret admirer. 

The Music Department is very proud of Joanie's hard work and wishes her the best in her future.