SHERMAN, TEXAS - The Austin College Music Department will present a vocal recital by juniors Clarice Davidchik, Sarah Monroe, and Deepika Mannem at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, in Craig Recital's Recital Hall on campus. The concert is free and open to the public.
Clarice is the daughter of Zack and Jennifer Davidchik of Sherman, Texas; Sarah is the daughter of Steve and Phyllis Monroe of San Antonio, Texas; Deepika is the daughter of Prakash and Sasi Mannem of Austin, Texas
Davidchik, completing a major in music and a minor in theatre, has been singing in the Austin College A Cappella Choir for two years. She will perform "Der Jäger" by Johannes Brahms; "Si mes verts avaient des ailes" by Reynaldo Hahn; "V'adoro pupille" by G. F. Handel; and "Amarilli," and "Mia Bella"by Giulio Caccini.
A soprano, Davidchik said that Austin College has opened many doors into the world of classical music for her. "Wayne Crannell and Sylvia Rivers, along with so many others in the Music Department, have furthered my journey and I only hope I can make them proud."
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Davidchik hopes to use her vocal talent and perhaps become a choir director and/or music teacher, or possibly secure a position in a professional ensemble.
Monroe, completing a double major in public health and music and a minor in biology, has been singing since the age of 2 and has been a part of her church choir and community and school choirs since she was 7 years old. For the recital, she will be performing Mozart and Purcell.
A mezzo soprano, Monroe says that Austin College has really helped her grow as a vocalist and develop her skills. She is able to be involved in many different organizations around campus as well as singing, and that is very important to her and believes that it makes her a more well-rounded individual.
Monroe would like to be a speech language pathologist specializing in rehabilitation after vocal nodules, which combines her love of singing with science and helping others. She also hopes to continue singing in church and community choirs throughout her life.
Mannem, completing majors in chemistry and music, has been singing since she was five and joined a choir group in the 4th grade. For the recital, she will be singing a variety of nine pieces, including "Che faro sense Euridice" from the opera Orfeo by Gluck; "Il padre adorato" from Idomeneo by Mozart; "Als Luise" by Mozart; "Phantasie" by Mahler; "Im Herbst" by Franz; "Beau Soir" by Debussy; "Early in the Morning" by Ned Rorem; "Will There Really be a Morning" by Gordon; and "Alto's Lament" by Zina Goldrich.
A mezzo soprano, Mannem is a member of the Austin College A Cappella Choir and Consort. She said that a big part of her coming to Austin College was the Music Department and what it had to offer, though she did not initially plan to complete a music major. She has a busy academic schedule, but is happy to find opportunity to practice and perform. "The time I get to sing every day is the time I get to relax and have fun and pretty much do what I love to do," she said. "Not many people have that opportunity so I am very grateful to be here at a school that allows me to pursue something I love on a daily basis."
She hopes to work in the medical field, and though she is not sure how she will incorporate music, she wants it to be a part of her life, possibly through teaching lessons to younger children, joining a local choir, or singing in her free time as a hobby.
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, international study, pre-professional foundations, leadership development, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope's influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 36 percent of students representing ethnic minorities. A residential student body of 1,250 students and a faculty of more than 100 allow a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. The College is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA) and cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students' faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. Founded in 1849, the College is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.