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for theARTS
renovating
Fine-tuning existing space for music, performing arts and studio arts
For the 31 Cor Jesu instrumentalists,
the zero-hour school “bell” is mu-
sic to their ears. At 7:00 a.m. every
Tuesday and Thursday, with conduc-
tor’s baton in hand, CJ Symphonic
Orchestra instructor Carol Bauer sets
the tempo for the early-rising student
musicians, who fine-tune their sym-
phonic skills in the current “practice
room” – the former athletic weight
room behind the auditorium stage.
In the 10 years since its debut as
Instrumental Ensemble, the full-year
orchestra course has experienced a
crescendo of sorts, having increased
from just a handful of students at its
263
263 inception to 31 musicians this year.
cj students are cj students are That momentum is indicative of CJ’s
choirs as well. This year, 162 stu-
involved in CJ’s dents comprise the Freshmen Choir,
involved in the
music Sophomore Choir, Concert Choir
music
programprogram and Show Choir. A decade ago, 80
students were enrolled.
“We are thrilled that the music
program continues to grow,” said
Music Director Kathleen Wobbe
Pottinger ’88. “We have incredibly
talented vocalists and musicians. As
we look toward the future, we need
to continue to provide the necessary
learning space for them to develop
their talents. Musicianship skills, such
as dictation, listening skills, sight-
singing and instrument performance,
play important roles in developing
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ALUMNAE IN THE ARTS Danielle Krispin ’09 Catherine Rogers ’10
Thanks to the following alumnae who responded to our request for Fine Arts
career submissions. This list is a sampling of CJ alumnae in the Arts.
Laura Ackermann ’73
Performer / Actor / Singer / Dancer / Voiceover
Company Ballet Dancer: Madison Ballet
Opera Singer: Freelancer
Artist / Print Model;
B.M., Vocal Performance, UMKC;
Dance Training: Joffrey Ballet School
Choreographer: Ozark Actors’ Theater, Priory,
M.Mus. Vocal Performance, North Park Univ.
Molly Ryan ’13
Nipher Middle School, The American Liver
Foundation, Arts For Life Award Ceremony
Dance Teacher: Lucille Rapp Dance Studio, Inc.
Digital Design Director: Hyatt Hotels Corp.
Musical Theater major, St. Louis Community
Marketing Consultant: Newsam Aerial Dance Co.
B.F.A. Visual Communications, Truman State
College–Meramec
B.F.A. Dance and B.A. Business Management,
University
Claire Krieg Applewhite ’73
Webster University
Cathie Brutton Laury ’77
Author / Editor / Composer / Owner: Smoking Karli Kujawa ’99 Dancer / Development Intern: Big Muddy Dance
Shelley Hintmann Schmidt ’06
Elementary Music Teacher: Holy Redeemer;
Gun Publishing L.L.C. and Sunflower Press; Organist: Kutis Funeral Homes Freelance Surface Pattern Designer / Textile
Adjunct Professor: UMSL
Designer / Illustrator: Studio Schmidt Designs
B.M., Fontbonne University;
Launched Voices of Excellence program
Winner, mystery book awards M.Mus. Education, UMSL B.A. Apparel Design and B.A. Apparel
Merchandising, Dominican University;
B.A. Communication, Saint Louis University; M.B.A., Saint Louis University
M.B.A Finance, Saint Louis University; Courtney McClanahan ’06
Mercantile Leadership Program for Women Worked as a Casting Assistant: John Levey Hannah Slabaugh ’10
Writers Institute, Washington University Casting; Actor: The John W. Engeman Theatre; ANNIE
Character Performer & Entertainment Host:
www.claireapplewhitewrites.com Disneyland Resort; National Tour
www.claireapplewhite.com
B.F.A. Musical Theatre/Indiana University
Donna Krieg Buehne ’82 Character Dancer: Disney Cruise Line Karen Anton Stafford ’05
B.A. Mass Communication, Univ. of Columbia
Music Educator: Mehlville School District A. Colleen Bauer Nigro ’99 Head of Technical Services, Ryerson & Burnham
Indiana University–Bloomington Architect: Fitzgerald Architecture Planning Libraries: Art Institute of Chicago
B.A. English, B.A. Philosophy, B.M. Clarinet
Lisa Vander Pluym Casciola ’95 Design Performance, UMKC;
Master’s of Architecture, Tulane University
Owner / Music Therapist: Kids Sing Studio, LCC M.L.S., Indiana University;
B.A. Music, University of Dayton
ABD Ph.D. Musicology, Indiana University
www.KidsSingStudio.com Michelle “Mike” Harrigan Ochonicky ’72 Emily Stahl ’10
Studio Artist / Owner: Stone Hollow Studio, L.L.C.;
Jessica Klingler Cissell ‘98 Arts Editor: The Healthy Planet magazine; Graphic Designer: Williamson Home
Chief of Staff: Washington University Instructor: St. Louis Community College and B.F.A Graphic Design and B.A. Psychology,
College for Kids
Libraries, Washington University;
Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville
Teacher: Private Voice/Piano Studio; B.A. Art, Fontbonne University; Meghan Torno ’01
M.S. Horticulture, University of Missouri
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (on hiatus Owner / Instructor: Meghan Torno School of Irish
working on M.B.A., at Washington University)
B.M. Voice Performance, Webster University; Meghan Ostermueller ’11 Dance
Designer: Williamson Home;
B.S. Nuclear Medicine Technology, Saint Louis
M.A. Voice Performance, New York University Lettering Artist: MOD - Meghan Ostermueller University;
Advanced Certifications in Irish Dancing
Annie O’Donnell Coleman ’00 Design Visual Communication Design Michelle Krispin Westerman ’05
B.F.A. Visual Communication Design, University
Design Manager: Agilis Systems, L.L.C.
B.F.A. Visual Communications and of Dayton Owner: Shine Bright
www.meghanostermueller.com
B.A. Studio Art, Truman State University Katie Puglisi ’02 Dance Project
B.A. Public Relations,
Nicky Wuertz Collett ’93
Actor / Director: Summer theater and acting Actor, Local Theater Productions MO State Univ. 80
Reservations Coordinator, MO Historical Society;
camps for children B.A. Theatre, Washington University cja students
Winner, Arts for Life Award
Truman State University comprise the cast
Julia Crump ’09 & crew of the fall
Professional Actor / Entrepreneur
Studied Theatre, Creative & Professional play & spring
Writing, Saint Louis University
Allison Doerr ’12 musical
Teacher: Academy for Integrated Arts
B.A. Elementary Education & Theatre
Performance, University of Missouri
Cathy Myler Fruisen ’85
Illustrator: Violet Lemay Illustration;
Art Director: duopress / punchline
B.F.A. Theater Design, Webster University;
M.F.A. Illustration, Savannah College of Art
and Design (see Woman of Heart, pg. 18)
Kathleen Grim ’05
Interior Design Assistant: Schaub + Srote
Architects
B.A. Theatre, Saint Louis University;
Certificate of Interior Design, UCLA Extension
Rachel Haselhorst ’17
Lead and Ensemble Actress: Tent Theatre
Musical Theatre major, MO State University