Feb 29, 2020 Tune in: Rise Up- Songs From the Women’s Movement Featuring NOW President. In celebration of the 100 th anniversary of the 19 th Amendment, PBS is premiering Rise Up: Songs of the Women’s Movement, which chronicles the role that music played in one of the nation’s most dynamic social movements of the 20th century. From the suffragists singing their speeches when they weren’t.
Rise Up by Andra DayThere are increased cases of misery and evil in the world. Many people have considered the world to be rough. They believe that there is nothing that can save them from the heartache, misery and the difficulties they are undergoing. However, life must continue because they have found themselves in this world. In such difficult times, it is essential to find something that can make them feel exactly what they need to feel. Music plays such an integral role.
It helps to bring hope to the hopeless and restore their dreams. “Rise Up” by Andra Day is an inspirational song that makes people feel better. The lyrics of the song remind people that in spite of the difficulties and miseries they should not lose hope. In addition, people should rise to overcome the anxieties and evil. Andra Day is a professional musician and songwriter from San Diego California.
She has produced several albums and won several awards. Day’s album “Rise Up” was nominated for best R & B performance during 2016 Grammy Awards. Day began singing at a tender age. She began dancing at the age of five a career which she pursued until her early 20s. She enrolled at Valencia Park Elementary School where she developed an interest in performing arts.
After high school, she proceeded to San Diego of Creative and Performing Arts. She has specialized in performing R&B, souls, jazz, blues, disco, swing, and pop. She released her first album in August 2015 and later released “Rise Up” in September the same year. She is accredited for her lyrics and performance. She has performed her song “Rise Up” on several occasions to motivate and encourage both young and old.“Rise Up” by Andra Day is a powerful song. Andra was motivated to write and sing the song to spread the message of perseverance during difficult times. For instance, Day sings “All we need is hopedon’t forget we have each other.” The message has been used as a beacon of hope.
Andra Day wanted the song to uplift, restore hope and encourage people who are living in a tumultuous period. Day considered the cultural and social factors that are facing the society.
Day was brought up in a rough neighborhood in South East San Diego. Some of her classmates were involved in blood gang. As such, she needed to address some of these evils in the society through performing arts. Some of her childhood friends had lost hope.
She believed that the song would encourage them to rise again. For instance, in the chorus she sings “all we need, all we need is hopeand for that, we have each otherand for that we have each otherwe will risewe will rise.” The lyrics are a beacon of hope to those who think that they have nothing to achieve in life. In spite of the difficulties of the day, people can still rise a thousand times and again to realize their dreams.The lyrics of the song have a deeper meaning. They can uplift someone both emotionally and spiritually. The song can influence the life of an individual and affect them in a real way. The lyrics of the song target a group of people who have been overwhelmed by political, social and economic factors. For instance, the song became an anthem for the Mothers of the Movement.
The group comprised of women who had lost their sons to police brutality as a result of racial discrimination. The message of the song has been used by the Black Lives Matter Movement to encourage them that they will rise from racial discrimination and police brutality.In the first line of the song, Day sings “you are broken down and tired of living on a merry-go-round, and you can’t find the fighter.” In this line, Day describes the kind of difficulties that people undergo. In the next line, she sings “I see it in you, so we gonna walk it out and move mountains.” This is an encouragement and a beacon of hope. The difficulties that people experience in their daily lives can be overcome. She instills hope to the hopeless and assures them that they will rise from the challenges a thousand times and again.The lyrics of the song apply to several people. Today, many people face heartache and various forms of evil.
Some have lost hope and are not sure whether they will cross to the following day. The lyrics of the song attract audience since it contains a message of hope and encouragement. They are reminded that they can rise above such obstacles. The audience is told that they only need hope and one another to overcome the aches.The lyrics of a song can be more profound than the first impression. A song can be used to change the lives of people in a real way.
As such, it is essential to listen to the message of the song since they influence life positively. References;. Shuker, Roy. Understanding popular music culture. Routledge, 2016. Scott, Karla D. The Language of Strong Black Womanhood: Myths, Models, Messages, and a New Mandate for Self-Care., 2017.
Internet resource Retrieved from: Retrieved from: https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/andra-day-still-spreading-the-message-to-rise-up/.
Rise Up Children’s ChoirRise Up is our advanced performance group that is comprised of children ages 6 to 18 with strong music and performance skills. Members of Rise Up meet once each week for rehearsal and musicianship training.
Rise Up Junior ChoirJunior Choir Is our introductory choir for children ages 6 to 12. In this ensemble, young performers learn the fundamentals of music and choral singing in a fun and interactive environment to develop the proficiency and performance skill needed to advance to Rise Up Children’s Choir.Members perform in the spring concert and at occasional community engagement events throughout the season. They also participate in one music video per year.Members may choose to attend rehearsal in Utah County on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00, or in Salt Lake County on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00.Tuition is $65 per month plus fees. We are seeking talented young singers who love to perform and are self-motivated. The choir only meets once each week, so it is imperative that members dedicate time outside of rehearsal to learning and practicing their music.The ability to read music is not required, although helpful.Children are asked to sing 16 to 32 bars of music from a contemporary, pop, musical theater, or inspirational song of their choice, a capella (without accompaniment).
We ask that students bring their sheet music so that we can give them their beginning note, and so they can sing with accompaniment if asked.Children may also be asked to match pitches given to them on the piano, and repeat simple exercises to determine vocal range.Print and fill out the following audition form and bring it with you, completed, to the audition along with a photo of your child. School photos and “snapshots” are great. We just need a visual reminder to help us remember you!Parents will not be permitted in the audition room, although we ask that they stay for the entirety of their child’s audition time. Our music staff specializes in working with children and will put the child at ease so that they may do their best and have a fun experience. Amy Oakeson has dedicated her life to working with young people, and is an award-winning producer and director.
She is excited to begin her journey as a founding member of Rise Up Children’s Choir.Amy is currently a faculty member of the University of Utah’s Department of Theatre. She began her career at the U of U in 1999 as education director of Youth Theatre at the U, and was promptly promoted to artistic director, a position she held until 2006.
While artistic director, Amy commissioned and produced many new Theatre for Young Audience works by playwrights such as Cherie Bennett ( A Heart Divided, Reviving Ophelia), Sandra Fenichel Asher ( Romeo and Juliet–Together (and alive!) at last, Family Matters) and Glenn Brown ( The Monster Spider). She received the highest honor from the American Alliance for Theatre in Education, Youth Theatre Director of the Year, in recognition of her work with YTU. An artist at her core, Suzy spent years studying off-camera creative light and infuses all of her projects with love and visual storytelling.
As the publicity and production photographer for Hale Center Theater Orem, UVU Theatrical Arts, 2018 Sundance Outdoor Theater, and other local arts organizations, Suzy finds extreme joy in the passion and art of our strong theater community in Utah. She loves capturing other artists performing their art and craft, and strives to infuse this same passion and love into all projects under her direction.Suzy also loves making music videos and working with kids.
She has produced and directed over 35 music videos for Reese Oliveira (her oldest daughter), Barlow Arts Conservatory, Utah COPA, One Voice Children’s Choir, and many up-and-coming young artists. Some of the projects under her direction have included over 200 children in one video! Her video productions have accumulated over 30,000,000 world-wide views across YouTube and Facebook.Suzy also has an analytical side that stems from her background in finance and accounting.
She is a proud graduate of the Marriott School of Business Management at BYU with an emphasis in Finance and Accounting. In addition to operating her own photography and video production business, past work experience includes property and asset management for a real estate development company in Florida, project and event management for the 4Life Research marketing team, asset management for Sundance Capital, real estate and property management for West Real Estate, and more.It is her love of numbers and analysis that led Suzy to become the YouTube manager for One Voice Children’s Choir. Under her management, constant analysis and adjustments of the channel, she grew One Voice Children’s Choir’s YouTube channel to 900,000 subscribers from 2014 to 2018. Suzy was the sole manager for online music distribution, and looks forward to continuing this success as a founding partner of Rise Up Children’s Choir.Suzy is married to the love of her life, Raphael, and together they have five children. Scott Shattuck is an award-winning performer, music director, arranger, and music producer. He is the owner of Scott Shattuck Media, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Production from BYU’s highly competitive Commercial Music Program. Having also wet his whistle for a cappella music while being part of BYU’s renowned group Vocal Point, Scott’s primary focus is a cappella production, and he currently produces for vocal groups across the nation.Scott arranges for many groups including BYU’s Vocal Point (including the song “Brave,” which was featured on the Grammy Awards and for which he received a nomination for Best Collegiate Arrangement from the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards), BYU’s Noteworthy and UVU’s Vocal Line.
He has worked with a cappella groups Ball In the House, Beyond Measure, Duly Noted, and UPenn Dischord; and for Peter Hollens, Ben Bram of Pentatonix, and Dallyn Bayles.As a music producer, Scott has recorded, edited and mixed for groups such as BYU’s Noteworthy, Vocal Point, UVU VoiceLine, Lucca Sounds, and One Voice Children’s Choir.Scott continues his relationship with Vocal Point by serving as a Team Coach and music arranger for ReMix Vocal Academy at BYU, a position he has held since its inception in 2012. While a member of Vocal Point, he also served as an assistant to the director, leading rehearsals in the director’s absence.Together with his wife, Ryceejo, Scott arranges and produces all the music and video content for their YouTube Channel “Scott & Ryceejo.” Their most viewed video, a mashup of “How Far I’ll Go” and “Go the Distance,” is nearing 3 million views. He and Ryceejo have a beautiful daughter who sometimes appears with them in their music videos! Ryceejo is a California native who is no stranger to singing and directing.
Katie Houts is versatile and accomplished musician with particular expertise in music theory/composition and children’s developing voices. Katie is the Sacred Choral Editor for Choristers Guild, one of the leading choral music publishers in the US. Katie curates and edits the catalog of sacred choral anthems, collections, children’s musicals, recordings, and resources. Her work includes collaborations with best-selling composers and artists, including Keith & Kristyn Getty and the Annie Moses Band.A native of the Midwest, Katie’s formative years were spent learning, loving, and living music. She studied music at Wartburg College, where she double majored in Church Music (Organ) and Religion.
She graduated summa cum laudeand was named the Outstanding Graduate in both the Music and Religion departments. Following college, she served in ELCA, UCC, and UMC congregations as Director of Music, Worship Curator, Organist, and Children's Choir Director. From 2008-2013, Katie built a graded choral program in the Minneapolis suburbs which grew to include 120+ children in grades K-8.Katie is a sought-after professional accompanist and has performed extensively throughout the Minneapolis, Boston, and Salt Lake City metro areas.
She enjoys her work as a studio musician at Aire Born Studios in Indianapolis, IN. Also an accomplished brass player, organist, and jazz pianist, she has enjoyed opportunities to study and perform a wealth of diverse music around the world, touring throughout England, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, and Australia.In her work with children’s choirs, Katie aims to draw a wide circle of welcome as emerging singers discover their unique voices individually and collectively. She is a champion of children’s choral singing, believing children’s joyful, innocent, and honest voices are necessary in our communities.When she’s not editing or performing, she’s traveling around the country to various conferences as a children’s choir resource clinician and composer.She’s now based in Salt Lake City where she lives with her husband and three children.
In addition to her work for Choristers Guild, Katie directs the middle school choirs and teaches elementary music at Wasatch Charter School in Holladay. She also serves as the Children’s Music Director/Staff Accompanist for Hilltop UMC in Sandy.