Acknowledgements
If it takes a village to raise a child, then it took a nation to raise this college kid. TYSM to all my family, friends, and teachers who have supported me tirelessly and believed in me. I am here today because of you! Your love means the world to me, and I'm immensely grateful!
TYSM to everyone involved in this show -
Violinist: Maridenne Williams (Thank you, my amazing friend!)
Guitarist: Alec Tambo (I love you, pogi!)
Technical Production: Chad Call (I love you the most!)
Stage Management: Hans Hansen, Dane Heaps, Kate Gabbitas, Phil Childs (GC on me, bb!)
Photography: Kirby Bolick
Videography: Allie Pond, WEBB Production
Video Assets: SZIN, Free Video Background Loops, JoJo Gomez, Ashfallen Studios, UVU School of the Arts, Utah CDMag, Netflix, The LeapTV
Music Production: Oliver Wasden, Dixie Choque, Ricky Cervantes, Musicality, Clawper Music, Allyyy, WILDfaced
Personal Training: Darrin Lam
Therapy: Pride Counseling
Intro: Braunx, Brayv, and Naiah (Uncle loves you, my babies!)
TYSM to my UVU educators -
Voice Teacher: Cecily Bills (Thank you for throat health and mental health <3)
Recital Committee: Reed Criddle (I wouldn't be here graduating without you, ILY)
Commercial Music Faculty: Todd Sorenson, Charlie Han, David Baker, Emily Merrill, Joseph Facer, Mindy Gledhill (Thank you for your wisdom and patience!)
Music Faculty: Melissa Heath, Jeffrey O'Flynn, Ryan Nielsen, Cheryl Worthen, Shane Jones, Ross Hagen, Bryce Rytting, Donald Miller, Cheung Chau, Serena Kanig, Chris Holmes, Isaac Hurtado, Chris Gines, Courtney Davis (Thank you for everything!)
Former Voice Teachers: Joseph Moore, Nancy Baumgardner, Jeff McClean, Bonnie Johnson (I love you all!)
Facilities & Stage: Aja Vogelman, Joe Anderson, Gwen Huffaker (You have my heart <3)
And a special TYSM to those who inspired me and the songs heard this evening:
Audrey McKenzie, Sami Afuvai, Vivic Mose, Jerwin Monje, Vicki Walker, Susie Augenstein, Paul Augenstein, Lisa Call, Jeff Call, George Deussen, Alyson Paul, Luna Verrine, Fred Rogers, Thom Doveston, Mark Landoe, Mark Risenmay, Shaun Lamson, Cody Simpson, Troye Sivan, Mat Kearney, Celine Dion, Annie Lennox, Pasek & Paul, Janelle Monae, VINCINT, Wrabel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom, Joji, Lil Nas X, Jon Bellion, Radiohead, and so many more! But especially - Chad Call.